Combined Service, STM, Seder Supper, EM Retreat, and more!
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For Everyone
LENT
We are now in the sixth week of Lent, a time of preparation as we journey to the cross on Good Friday and the resurrection on Easter Sunday. To help you prepare, read this week's thought.
SUNDAY
Last Sunday we saw how we can gauge our status as followers of Christ. [sermon audio and resources here]
SPECIAL: This Sunday we join together at 9:30 am in the gym for the last session of the Spring Mission Conference and our first combined Sunday worship service since moving to a formal English service.
Our next quarter for Sunday School starts on 4/4 @ 9:30 am where we'll be exploring what the church is. The class is entitled "Churching" and will explore the following questions:
- What is the church?
- What is the church's purpose?
- How should we live as the church?
- What should our relationship be to the church?
EVENTS
- Baptism on Good Friday, April 2
See all church events on our church calendar.
PRAYER
- Please pray that we would be able to raise significant funds to fight hunger as we conclude our 30 Hour Famine fundraising.
- Please pray for the ministry of Rev. & Mrs. Dich and Alice overseas.
- Please pray for the Spring Mission Revival conference that the Lord would use it to build up and encourage our church.
MEMORY VERSE
God's freedom: Psalm 115:3
“Our God is in heaven; he does whatever pleases him.”
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For Adults
EVENTS
- Seder Supper on Thursday, April 1 from 7 pm to 10 pm at the Youngs'- Join us for this special meal where we'll rehearse the Exodus (God's deliverance of his people from Egypt) and see how it foreshadows the ultimate deliverance through Christ! More info and sign-ups here!
- EM Spring Retreat from Friday, May 14 through Sunday, May 16 - Early bird registration (starting at $49 for students) is now open until Friday, April 16!
See all church events on our church calendar.
For Youth
30 HOUR FAMINE UPDATES
- Please remember to continue to sell food, fight in the penny wars, and check the blue board as you raise funds!
- 30 Hour Famine funds are due to Michelle H. by Sunday, April 25.
FRIDAY NIGHT BIBLE STUDY
This Friday, the youth will see that we should not be ashamed to tell others about the gospel of Christ. 2 Timothy 1:8–12 will be the main text.
EVENTS
- STM 2010 early bird deadline: Sunday, March 28 - Join us as we learn and serve in Cairo, IL -- Trip is only $199 until this Sunday! Check out the video extra for why you should go!
- Day of Service: Saturday, May 1 - Serve our city and make an impact! Cost is only $29. See here for the schedule. Sign-up with Michelle H. or John H.!
- Graduation Party: Saturday, May 29 - Mona is taking sign-ups for the Senior Video now.
See all church events on our church calendar.
Extras
POLL
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This week's question: Do you read books just for fun? [vote]
VIDEO EXTRA: ANNOUNCEMENTS + WHY SHOULD I GO ON STM 2010?
WORD
matutinal \muh-TOOT-n-uhl\, adjective:
Relating to or occurring in the morning; early.
Get up early and wash your face in the matutinal May Day dew; it will make your skin beautiful and your heart pure.
-- Ray Murphy, "Hurray, Hurray, the Month of May", Boston Globe, April 28, 1988
PHOTO
David, Jason, and John at Saturday's basketball tournament to raise 30 Hour Famine funds. Special thanks to Mike M. and friends for the photos in the album.
