SUNDAY AM READING: Psalm 23 SUNDAY AM MESSAGE TITLE: “Our Compassionate Savior” SUNDAY AM MESSAGE TEXT: Luke 7:1-23 SUNDAY EVENING: Psalm 76 THURSDAY EVENING Ezra 1-2 “When God Stirs Things Up” ANNOUNCEMENTS Coffee & Treats: There is an opportunity to support our Sunday morning coffee and fellowship time with a donation of a pound of coffee or creamers. A sign up sheet is available on the coffee table for those who would like to bless the congregation with homemade baked goods. Small Group Berean Study: Monday nights at Dan and Vicki French's home at 6:30 p.m. The purpose of these small groups is to provide an opportunity for follow-up and questions you may have regarding the Sunday morning text. Kevin Bowden will be facilitating the study. For directions, contact Dan and Vicki at 876-1133. New Ministry Opportunities: Cleaning our classroom, card encouragement ministry, visitor greeters and follow up, Sunday morning set-up, and lending library organization. Please see Michelle if you would like to help in any of these areas. Care Cards: Whether you are a regular attendee or a visitor, please take a moment to complete a care card. On the card, please indicate if you’d like to also take part in our prayer-chain ministry. Leave completed care cards in the offering box. Moms In Touch International: Is hosting a women's retreat September 22-24, 2011, at Camp of the Woods in Speculator, New York. It is not just for MITI moms but for all women who wish to attend. A discount is available if your registration is postmarked by May 10, 2011. The deadline for regular registration is August 12, 2011. Please see Vicki French for more information, or for more information on Moms in Touch International itself. Monthly Ministry Focus: Faith Comes By Hearing Men’s Breakfast: This Saturday, February 26th at 7:00 AM. Ladies’ Breakfast: Will be on March 11th at 8:00 AM. Save the date; details will be coming soon. PRAYER REQUESTS Pray for our pastor, elders and their families (Col. 1:9-12) First-Step Pregnancy Unto The Least International God’s Grace Upon the Church (2 Chronicles 16:9) Our Nation’s Leadership (1 Timothy 2:1-3) Revival and Peace for Israel (Psalm 122:6) Our Compassion Children: Rabidranan & Mario Gospel for Asia Ministries Donna Woerter Child Evangelism in Alaska Faith Comes by Hearing Ministry Minimizing Distractions: To the extent possible, please stay seated once the teaching begins; and please turn off or silence all communication devices. Tithes & Offerings: We do not pass an offering plate during our services, but encourage all who attend regularly “whose hearts are stirred and everyone whose spirit is willing” to place your offerings in the dark walnut box on the back table. (Exodus 35:21; Malachi 3:10) |