Our Goal: $7500.00
Vol. XLV
March 5, 2017
Our Goal: $7500.00
No. 09
Pastor’s Pen This Sunday, we talked about preparing for Resurrection Sunday. Allow me to briefly give you some tips for preparing for Resurrection Sunday. Start by getting into God’s Word. A great place to start during this season is to begin reading the Crucifixion stories in the Gospels. Spend time placing yourself in the story. Feel the tension in the air, imagine the sights you would see, the smells, the electricity in the air. Experience the agony of Jesus and pay attention to the words coming from His mouth. Take time to pray over the feelings this evokes in you. Allow the Scripture to guide your time of prayer. As always, take time to bring to God the petitions He has laid on your heart but focus on the gift of Jesus’ death for you. Gather your family to read the crucifixion story and pray together. Preparing for Resurrection Sunday is not a solitary event. Make attendance in Connection Bible Study and One Worship a priority. The Resurrection is an event best enjoyed together. Make a list of who to invite for Resurrection Sunday. We are planning for a great day of worship that day. Remember, this is one of the easiest days to invite those who do not attend church. As Easter approaches, people think about what this holiday really means. Use that as an opportunity to invite your unchurched friends.
Pastor Grant Bowles - Senior Pastor
Where A re The A dults? At the Henry Street Hebrew School, the rabbi finished the day's lesson. It was now time for the usual question period. "Rabbi," asked little Melvin, "there's something I need to know." "What's that, my child?" asked the rabbi. "Well, according to the Scriptures, the Children of Israel crossed the Red
Sea, right?" "Right." "And the Children of Israel beat up the Philistines, right?" "Uh--right." "And the Children of Israel built the Temple, right?" "Again, you are correct." "And the Children of Israel fought the Egyptians, and the Children of Israel fought the Romans, and the Children of Israel were always doing something important, right?" "All that is correct," agreed the rabbi. "So what's your question?" "What I need to know is this," demanded Melvin. "What were all the grown-ups doing?" “My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.” 1 John 3:18 John was not writing to little kids, but saying that the evidence of a spiritual grown-up is love in action. We can talk about loving the Lord and loving our church, but where are the adults, those that are committed to love in action? We need more workers in the field of preschool, children’s and youth ministry. That’s a pretty broad ministry target. If you can’t handle getting down on the floor and handling a temper tantrum, then maybe youth or adult ministry is not for you, but you can pray that God will provide workers for the harvest. I’m praying right now that God will make His will very clear to each of us concerning what He is calling us to do in ministering to the families of our community. There are so many needs, it will take all of us. I remember Mr. Irby who gave me a bag of firecrackers and his son’s old sled. I remember Mr. Clark that took us to the old Museum in Arkansas City where we saw Jim Bowie’s knife. I remember Dr. Hogue who would take us to breakfast about once a month and tell us about his days on the farm and in the Navy. They were all different, but all of them spent time with us rowdy boys and taught us about Jesus. Br. John Guerra - Associate Pastor
CDL Training Manual and Drivers Handbooks available in church office
For the Record - February 26, 2016 Enrollment .............................................. 624 New Members .............................................. 0 Guests .......................................................... 3 Attendance Adults (337 enrolled) ..................... …….. 167 Youth (165 enrolled) ................................. 43 Children (52 enrolled) ................................ 23 Preschool (55 enrolled) .............................. 31 General Officers (4 enrolled) ....................... 3 Total Sunday School ................................ 228 Monthly Budget Needs ................$82,252.00 Received To Date - February ......$75,546.46 Building Fund ...............................$ 4,088.00 Mexico ..............................................$ 600.00
Dallas Quilt Show Saturday, March 11th We will leave the church at 9:00 a.m. and return by 4:00 p.m. Sign up in church office. Tickets are $8 if you sign up early and $10 at the door. Call Tricia for more information: 940-458-3602.
First Sunday Donations Sunday, March 5 for God’s Table clients. Bring non perishable food & personal hygiene items.
ADULT HELP STILL NEEDED IN YOUTH
Hourly, Weekly, Monthly… Talk to Ryan!
Six Flags Day! Wednesday, Mar 15 Sign up in Uprising or on Sunday
Cost: $40 NO UPRISING THAT NIGHT
Mission Trip Fundraiser Lunch Sunday, March 19 in FLC Fancy Nachos Please bring desserts to share Ryan Dunn - Youth Pastor
Operation Christmas Child Monthly Donation Suggestions March - toothbrushes, combs, hairbrushes, bars of Dial soap April - books, puzzles, games May - cars, trucks, dolls, stuffed animals June - hair clips, bows, headbands & jewelry July - socks, tops for girls & T-shirts for boys Aug - school supplies
Drop off in bin located at Information Wall
[email protected]
The Men’s Ministry is sponsoring the RA Pinewood Derby Race on Friday, March 31, at 6:00 pm in FLC
ON WEDNESDAY, MAR 8, AT 7:00PM, WE NEED ADULTS TO HELP THE BOYS BUILD THEIR CARS
VOLUNTEERS IN PRESCHOOL
March 5, 2017 1-2 yr olds: Carrie Ballard 2-3 yr olds: Denise Bowles & Katlyn White 4 yr olds: Jeremy Cosgrove & Zach Bowles Kindergarten: Marjan Schram March 5 - First Responders Kyle Nelson/Don Taylor
CONNECTION CARD Sunday Morning Bus Ministry -Driver and Helper needed
Volunteers Needed in: -Preschool Ministry -Children Ministry -Youth Ministry
WEEKLY CALENDAR! Wednesday, Mar 1, 5:30 pm New Uprising schedule starts. Sunday, Mar 5, 10:30 am Baptism Sunday. Sunday, Mar 5 Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer. Sunday, Mar 5, 7:00 pm Deacons’ Meeting. FH. Tuesday, Mar 7, 9:00 am - Noon Peacemakers Quilt Ministry. FH. Thursday, Mar 9, 6:00 pm L.L.L. (Living Longer & Loving It) Senior Adult Fellowship. FH. Saturday, Mar 11, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Dallas Quilt Show.
GOD’S TABLE VOLUNTEERS Mar 6: Martha’s Class & R. Purnell class, Mar 13: Youth Mar 20: D. Friday, D. Dillon classes
Isaiah 54:10
March 5, 2017
Our Goal: $7500.00
No. 09
Pastor’s Pen This Sunday, we talked about preparing for Resurrection Sunday. Allow me to briefly give you some tips for preparing for Resurrection Sunday. Start by getting into God’s Word. A great place to start during this season is to begin reading the Crucifixion stories in the Gospels. Spend time placing yourself in the story. Feel the tension in the air, imagine the sights you would see, the smells, the electricity in the air. Experience the agony of Jesus and pay attention to the words coming from His mouth. Take time to pray over the feelings this evokes in you. Allow the Scripture to guide your time of prayer. As always, take time to bring to God the petitions He has laid on your heart but focus on the gift of Jesus’ death for you. Gather your family to read the crucifixion story and pray together. Preparing for Resurrection Sunday is not a solitary event. Make attendance in Connection Bible Study and One Worship a priority. The Resurrection is an event best enjoyed together. Make a list of who to invite for Resurrection Sunday. We are planning for a great day of worship that day. Remember, this is one of the easiest days to invite those who do not attend church. As Easter approaches, people think about what this holiday really means. Use that as an opportunity to invite your unchurched friends.
Pastor Grant Bowles - Senior Pastor
Where A re The A dults? At the Henry Street Hebrew School, the rabbi finished the day's lesson. It was now time for the usual question period. "Rabbi," asked little Melvin, "there's something I need to know." "What's that, my child?" asked the rabbi. "Well, according to the Scriptures, the Children of Israel crossed the Red
Sea, right?" "Right." "And the Children of Israel beat up the Philistines, right?" "Uh--right." "And the Children of Israel built the Temple, right?" "Again, you are correct." "And the Children of Israel fought the Egyptians, and the Children of Israel fought the Romans, and the Children of Israel were always doing something important, right?" "All that is correct," agreed the rabbi. "So what's your question?" "What I need to know is this," demanded Melvin. "What were all the grown-ups doing?" “My little children, let us not love in word or in tongue, but in deed and in truth.” 1 John 3:18 John was not writing to little kids, but saying that the evidence of a spiritual grown-up is love in action. We can talk about loving the Lord and loving our church, but where are the adults, those that are committed to love in action? We need more workers in the field of preschool, children’s and youth ministry. That’s a pretty broad ministry target. If you can’t handle getting down on the floor and handling a temper tantrum, then maybe youth or adult ministry is not for you, but you can pray that God will provide workers for the harvest. I’m praying right now that God will make His will very clear to each of us concerning what He is calling us to do in ministering to the families of our community. There are so many needs, it will take all of us. I remember Mr. Irby who gave me a bag of firecrackers and his son’s old sled. I remember Mr. Clark that took us to the old Museum in Arkansas City where we saw Jim Bowie’s knife. I remember Dr. Hogue who would take us to breakfast about once a month and tell us about his days on the farm and in the Navy. They were all different, but all of them spent time with us rowdy boys and taught us about Jesus. Br. John Guerra - Associate Pastor
CDL Training Manual and Drivers Handbooks available in church office
For the Record - February 26, 2016 Enrollment .............................................. 624 New Members .............................................. 0 Guests .......................................................... 3 Attendance Adults (337 enrolled) ..................... …….. 167 Youth (165 enrolled) ................................. 43 Children (52 enrolled) ................................ 23 Preschool (55 enrolled) .............................. 31 General Officers (4 enrolled) ....................... 3 Total Sunday School ................................ 228 Monthly Budget Needs ................$82,252.00 Received To Date - February ......$75,546.46 Building Fund ...............................$ 4,088.00 Mexico ..............................................$ 600.00
Dallas Quilt Show Saturday, March 11th We will leave the church at 9:00 a.m. and return by 4:00 p.m. Sign up in church office. Tickets are $8 if you sign up early and $10 at the door. Call Tricia for more information: 940-458-3602.
First Sunday Donations Sunday, March 5 for God’s Table clients. Bring non perishable food & personal hygiene items.
ADULT HELP STILL NEEDED IN YOUTH
Hourly, Weekly, Monthly… Talk to Ryan!
Six Flags Day! Wednesday, Mar 15 Sign up in Uprising or on Sunday
Cost: $40 NO UPRISING THAT NIGHT
Mission Trip Fundraiser Lunch Sunday, March 19 in FLC Fancy Nachos Please bring desserts to share Ryan Dunn - Youth Pastor
Operation Christmas Child Monthly Donation Suggestions March - toothbrushes, combs, hairbrushes, bars of Dial soap April - books, puzzles, games May - cars, trucks, dolls, stuffed animals June - hair clips, bows, headbands & jewelry July - socks, tops for girls & T-shirts for boys Aug - school supplies
Drop off in bin located at Information Wall
[email protected]
The Men’s Ministry is sponsoring the RA Pinewood Derby Race on Friday, March 31, at 6:00 pm in FLC
ON WEDNESDAY, MAR 8, AT 7:00PM, WE NEED ADULTS TO HELP THE BOYS BUILD THEIR CARS
VOLUNTEERS IN PRESCHOOL
March 5, 2017 1-2 yr olds: Carrie Ballard 2-3 yr olds: Denise Bowles & Katlyn White 4 yr olds: Jeremy Cosgrove & Zach Bowles Kindergarten: Marjan Schram March 5 - First Responders Kyle Nelson/Don Taylor
CONNECTION CARD Sunday Morning Bus Ministry -Driver and Helper needed
Volunteers Needed in: -Preschool Ministry -Children Ministry -Youth Ministry
WEEKLY CALENDAR! Wednesday, Mar 1, 5:30 pm New Uprising schedule starts. Sunday, Mar 5, 10:30 am Baptism Sunday. Sunday, Mar 5 Annie Armstrong Week of Prayer. Sunday, Mar 5, 7:00 pm Deacons’ Meeting. FH. Tuesday, Mar 7, 9:00 am - Noon Peacemakers Quilt Ministry. FH. Thursday, Mar 9, 6:00 pm L.L.L. (Living Longer & Loving It) Senior Adult Fellowship. FH. Saturday, Mar 11, 9:00 am - 4:00 pm Dallas Quilt Show.
GOD’S TABLE VOLUNTEERS Mar 6: Martha’s Class & R. Purnell class, Mar 13: Youth Mar 20: D. Friday, D. Dillon classes
Isaiah 54:10
