At Noon in FLC
Vol. XLIV
April 13, 2016
No. 15
At Noon in FLC
Bring a dessert to share
TO-GO BOXES AVAILABLE AFTER SUNDAY SCHOOL
Pastor’s Pen This past Sunday, I spoke of the need to gather with God’s people for corporate worship. During the message, I took a few minutes to describe the harm we bring to our kids when we skip corporate worship. When we skip church, we teach our children that church is important as long as it does not interfere with something we want more than worshipping God. That image will stay with our children and infect their thinking as they become adults. God, and therefore church, becomes something we use when we really need Him and something we put on a shelf when we feel like we don’t need Him. That kind of thinking starts us on a slippery slope leading to disaster. I want to encourage all of our parents to sit down with their children and discuss the importance of corporate worship and being part of a small group. Make decisions on when you will miss church. Let me give you one example. Mckinzie was playing on a softball team as a young girl. Her team had one tournament that year. They made it to the championship game and the coach told me she understood if Mckinzie couldn’t play. My response probably surprised her. I said, “Coach, is this the only tournament your team will play this year?” When told that was the case, I told her Mckinzie could play on Sunday this one time. We didn’t register Mckinzie for travel teams because they required missing church almost every weekend. In my opinion, missing one time was taking a vacation, missing multiple weekends was lessening the importance of church and God in my family. Parents, take the time to talk with your children about what is truly important.
Pastor Grant Bowles - Senior Pastor
Take A Load Off Miss Jones had been giving her second-grade students a lesson on science. She had explained about magnets and showed how they would pick up nails and other bits of iron. Now it was question time and she asked, "My name begins with the letter 'M' and I pick up things.
What am I?" A little boy on the front row said, "You're a mother." Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” I was standing on the side of the mountain road in Honduras, looking around the tiny village when I saw a team of mules carrying clay roof shingles used on most homes in Latin America. The road was covered with big rocks, so the mule would put his foot down, but not move another until he found solid ground. As I watched, I wondered: how heavy was the load, how long could he carry it, how long did they live with that kind of life. (see photo on page 4) It reminded me of the poor people of Honduras that are burdened by poverty, but it also reminded me of how we are often burdened by the troubles of this life: disease, a loved one who is sick, marriage problems, a rebellious child, financial problems and work problems. Then there are spiritual problems that weigh us down: unconfessed sin, pride, envy, lust, jealousy, unforgiveness, anger and guilt. Jesus says, “Come to Me, all you …” He invites everyone, but we must choose to accept the invitation. He says “come,” which implies moving from where we are, to where He is. He says, “Take my yoke,” which is an invitation to a relationship. A yoke connects two oxen so that they are side by side, walking together, working together, learning about each other. He invites us to a relationship where we get to know Him. Religions teach us to know about God, but God wants us to know Him, to have a relationship with Him. He says, “My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” He will not weigh us down with rules, He weighs us down with love and hope and joy and peace! Will you accept this invitation? He is offering rest or peace for your soul. “The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7.
Br. John Guerra - Associate Pastor
For the Record - April 10, 2016 Enrollment ..............................................830 New Members .............................................. 0 Guests .......................................................... 0 Attendance Adults (509 enrolled) ..................... …….. 164 Youth (177 enrolled) ..................................34 Children (92 enrolled) ................................31 Preschool (47 enrolled) ..............................34 General Officers (7 enrolled) ....................... 3 Total Sunday School .............................265 Weekly Budget Needs .................$18,119.31 Weekly Budget Received .............$15,717.00 Building Fund ....................................$640.00 New Buses .....................................$3,562.00 Annie Armstrong .................................$75.00
VBS June 19 - 23 ITEMS NEEDED • Pool Noodles • Rectangle Plastic Table Cloths (Blues and Turquoise all shades) • Cardboard Toilet paper Rolls • Clear plastic water/soft drink bottles Please place in VBS drop off box in foyer near front door
DECORATING DATE INFO Prep Dates
Fri, 4/15, 7-9 pm || Fri, 4/29, 7-9 pm Sat, 5/7, 9-11 am || Fri, 5/13, 7-9 pm Sat, 5/21 9-11am || Fri, 5/27, 7-9 pm Sat, 6/4, 9-11 am || Sat, 6/11, 9-11 am Decorating Dates Thu, 6/16, 6:30 - 9:00 pm: Sanctuary decorating Fri, 6/17, 7:00 - 10:00 pm: FLC, FH, Classroom Hall Sat, 6/18, 9:00 - 11:00 am: Finish Up Hall Sun, 6/19, Noon: whatever remains
All decorating times are “Come and Go”
Mission Trip Fundraiser Lunch Sunday, April 17 All youth going on trip should be there to serve.
BIG WEDNESDAY, April 20! Snow Cones from Blake’s Snow Shack Cool 5 min. Student Sermons SENIOR SUNDAY 2016 May 15, 2016
Look for info in the mail
Ryan Dunn - Youth Pastor [email protected]
Sunday night after the Business Meeting, the Bible Drillers will present their cool Bible Drill skills. Get on Board Bus Fundraising
GOAL: $120,000.00 Total to Date: $ 51,430.00 Men’s Rally and Hamburger Dinner Friday, Apr 15 at 6:00 pm Special Speaker: Roger Marsh of Raceway Ministries & Pastor of Riding for the Brand Cowboy Church. All men are welcome! At the end we will have a time of fellowship and RA DERBY!
VOLUNTEERS IN PRESCHOOL
April 17, 2016 Babies: Connie Cantwell
Walkers/2 yr olds: Mandy & Abby Stephens 3’s & 4’s: Open
April 10 First Responders Marshall McCoulskey/Richard Muir
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Thursday, April 14, 6:00 pm L.L.L. (Living Longer & Loving It) Fellowship Hall. Friday, April 15, 6:00 pm Men’s Rally/Dinner/ Derby. All men are welcome!! FLC. Sunday, April 17, Noon, Fundraiser Lunch. FLC. Sunday, April 17, 6:00 pm Business Meeting & Bible Drill presentation. Monday, April 18, 6:30 pm Stewardship Committee Meeting. Conference Room. Tuesday, April 19, 6:00 pm Women’s Ministry meeting. Conference Room. If you do not wish to receive The Herald by mail any longer, please contact the church office. Or, if you would prefer to receive The Herald in color via email, just call or email Paula, 940-458-7416 or [email protected]
God’s Table Volunteers Monday, April 18 Kearney & R. Muir Class
See John’s article, “Take a Load Off” on Page 2. This photo is from his recent trip to Honduras with Tammy Dean and Cliff Swofford. Thank you for your prayers for their trip.
Mission Trip to Matamoros April 29– April 30 Please pray for the team going to minister at with the Bible Institute as they provide two Health Clinics to the people of Matamoros.
"The eyes of all look expectantly to You, and You give them their food in due season. You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. The Lord is righteous in all His ways, gracious in all His works." ~Psalm 145:15-17 (NKJV)
Mother’s Day Roses Order forms will be in Sunday’s bulletins. You may purchase a rose by filling out the order form and placing it in the offering plate or turn in to office. DEADLINE: April 29 at 5:00 pm!
April 13, 2016
No. 15
At Noon in FLC
Bring a dessert to share
TO-GO BOXES AVAILABLE AFTER SUNDAY SCHOOL
Pastor’s Pen This past Sunday, I spoke of the need to gather with God’s people for corporate worship. During the message, I took a few minutes to describe the harm we bring to our kids when we skip corporate worship. When we skip church, we teach our children that church is important as long as it does not interfere with something we want more than worshipping God. That image will stay with our children and infect their thinking as they become adults. God, and therefore church, becomes something we use when we really need Him and something we put on a shelf when we feel like we don’t need Him. That kind of thinking starts us on a slippery slope leading to disaster. I want to encourage all of our parents to sit down with their children and discuss the importance of corporate worship and being part of a small group. Make decisions on when you will miss church. Let me give you one example. Mckinzie was playing on a softball team as a young girl. Her team had one tournament that year. They made it to the championship game and the coach told me she understood if Mckinzie couldn’t play. My response probably surprised her. I said, “Coach, is this the only tournament your team will play this year?” When told that was the case, I told her Mckinzie could play on Sunday this one time. We didn’t register Mckinzie for travel teams because they required missing church almost every weekend. In my opinion, missing one time was taking a vacation, missing multiple weekends was lessening the importance of church and God in my family. Parents, take the time to talk with your children about what is truly important.
Pastor Grant Bowles - Senior Pastor
Take A Load Off Miss Jones had been giving her second-grade students a lesson on science. She had explained about magnets and showed how they would pick up nails and other bits of iron. Now it was question time and she asked, "My name begins with the letter 'M' and I pick up things.
What am I?" A little boy on the front row said, "You're a mother." Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to Me, all you who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. 29 Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 30 For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” I was standing on the side of the mountain road in Honduras, looking around the tiny village when I saw a team of mules carrying clay roof shingles used on most homes in Latin America. The road was covered with big rocks, so the mule would put his foot down, but not move another until he found solid ground. As I watched, I wondered: how heavy was the load, how long could he carry it, how long did they live with that kind of life. (see photo on page 4) It reminded me of the poor people of Honduras that are burdened by poverty, but it also reminded me of how we are often burdened by the troubles of this life: disease, a loved one who is sick, marriage problems, a rebellious child, financial problems and work problems. Then there are spiritual problems that weigh us down: unconfessed sin, pride, envy, lust, jealousy, unforgiveness, anger and guilt. Jesus says, “Come to Me, all you …” He invites everyone, but we must choose to accept the invitation. He says “come,” which implies moving from where we are, to where He is. He says, “Take my yoke,” which is an invitation to a relationship. A yoke connects two oxen so that they are side by side, walking together, working together, learning about each other. He invites us to a relationship where we get to know Him. Religions teach us to know about God, but God wants us to know Him, to have a relationship with Him. He says, “My yoke is easy and My burden is light.” He will not weigh us down with rules, He weighs us down with love and hope and joy and peace! Will you accept this invitation? He is offering rest or peace for your soul. “The peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:7.
Br. John Guerra - Associate Pastor
For the Record - April 10, 2016 Enrollment ..............................................830 New Members .............................................. 0 Guests .......................................................... 0 Attendance Adults (509 enrolled) ..................... …….. 164 Youth (177 enrolled) ..................................34 Children (92 enrolled) ................................31 Preschool (47 enrolled) ..............................34 General Officers (7 enrolled) ....................... 3 Total Sunday School .............................265 Weekly Budget Needs .................$18,119.31 Weekly Budget Received .............$15,717.00 Building Fund ....................................$640.00 New Buses .....................................$3,562.00 Annie Armstrong .................................$75.00
VBS June 19 - 23 ITEMS NEEDED • Pool Noodles • Rectangle Plastic Table Cloths (Blues and Turquoise all shades) • Cardboard Toilet paper Rolls • Clear plastic water/soft drink bottles Please place in VBS drop off box in foyer near front door
DECORATING DATE INFO Prep Dates
Fri, 4/15, 7-9 pm || Fri, 4/29, 7-9 pm Sat, 5/7, 9-11 am || Fri, 5/13, 7-9 pm Sat, 5/21 9-11am || Fri, 5/27, 7-9 pm Sat, 6/4, 9-11 am || Sat, 6/11, 9-11 am Decorating Dates Thu, 6/16, 6:30 - 9:00 pm: Sanctuary decorating Fri, 6/17, 7:00 - 10:00 pm: FLC, FH, Classroom Hall Sat, 6/18, 9:00 - 11:00 am: Finish Up Hall Sun, 6/19, Noon: whatever remains
All decorating times are “Come and Go”
Mission Trip Fundraiser Lunch Sunday, April 17 All youth going on trip should be there to serve.
BIG WEDNESDAY, April 20! Snow Cones from Blake’s Snow Shack Cool 5 min. Student Sermons SENIOR SUNDAY 2016 May 15, 2016
Look for info in the mail
Ryan Dunn - Youth Pastor [email protected]
Sunday night after the Business Meeting, the Bible Drillers will present their cool Bible Drill skills. Get on Board Bus Fundraising
GOAL: $120,000.00 Total to Date: $ 51,430.00 Men’s Rally and Hamburger Dinner Friday, Apr 15 at 6:00 pm Special Speaker: Roger Marsh of Raceway Ministries & Pastor of Riding for the Brand Cowboy Church. All men are welcome! At the end we will have a time of fellowship and RA DERBY!
VOLUNTEERS IN PRESCHOOL
April 17, 2016 Babies: Connie Cantwell
Walkers/2 yr olds: Mandy & Abby Stephens 3’s & 4’s: Open
April 10 First Responders Marshall McCoulskey/Richard Muir
MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Thursday, April 14, 6:00 pm L.L.L. (Living Longer & Loving It) Fellowship Hall. Friday, April 15, 6:00 pm Men’s Rally/Dinner/ Derby. All men are welcome!! FLC. Sunday, April 17, Noon, Fundraiser Lunch. FLC. Sunday, April 17, 6:00 pm Business Meeting & Bible Drill presentation. Monday, April 18, 6:30 pm Stewardship Committee Meeting. Conference Room. Tuesday, April 19, 6:00 pm Women’s Ministry meeting. Conference Room. If you do not wish to receive The Herald by mail any longer, please contact the church office. Or, if you would prefer to receive The Herald in color via email, just call or email Paula, 940-458-7416 or [email protected]
God’s Table Volunteers Monday, April 18 Kearney & R. Muir Class
See John’s article, “Take a Load Off” on Page 2. This photo is from his recent trip to Honduras with Tammy Dean and Cliff Swofford. Thank you for your prayers for their trip.
Mission Trip to Matamoros April 29– April 30 Please pray for the team going to minister at with the Bible Institute as they provide two Health Clinics to the people of Matamoros.
"The eyes of all look expectantly to You, and You give them their food in due season. You open Your hand and satisfy the desire of every living thing. The Lord is righteous in all His ways, gracious in all His works." ~Psalm 145:15-17 (NKJV)
Mother’s Day Roses Order forms will be in Sunday’s bulletins. You may purchase a rose by filling out the order form and placing it in the offering plate or turn in to office. DEADLINE: April 29 at 5:00 pm!
