Wed, Dec. 18, 2013

DEVOTION: "At one time we too were foolish, disobedient, deceived, and enslaved by all kinds of passions and pleasures.  We lived in malice and envy, being hated and hating one another.  But when the kindness and love of God appeared, he saved us, not because of righteous things we had done, but because of his mercy.  He saved us through the washing of rebirth and renewal by the Holy Spirit, whom he poured out on us generously through Jesus Christ our Savior, so that, having been justified by His grace, we might become heirs having the hope of eternal life."  Titus 3:3-6
 
 
Sometimes you just have to let the Word speak for itself.  I can't say it any better than Paul says it right here.  Nuff said.
 
Let's pray:  Lord God help me to trust and have hope in your washing of rebirth  and renewal by the Holy Spirit, so that I may live a new life.  Amen.  
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MONDAY and TUESDAY'S QUIZ:  Where is Philippi in relation to Israel?  (I will leave this up another day since no one answered it.) It is in south eastern Europe near Greece, north and west of Israel.
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WEDNESDAY'S QUIZ: Who was Titus?
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CALENDAR:
Wed- Supper 5:30; Worship 6:30; Choir 7:15
Sat- worship 5pm
Sun- worship 8:30 and 11; Sunday school 9:45
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GIVING TREE GIFTS!!!
If you haven't brought them in yet, make sure you do so by TONIGHT!!!!  Thank you to all who participated in this wonderful opportunity to care for the children of our community.
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SUPPER TONIGHT HOSTED BY THE BOARD OF EVANGELISM AND OUTREACH
Don't bring any food, but bring some cash to fill our fund for those who need help of all different kinds!!
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18 DAYS TILL WE BEGIN THE STORY!!!!  HAVE YOU PURCHASED YOUR BOOKS YET? 
Kids 0-18 get their books for free!!  Adults pay $6 per book.
 
We will be starting at least one new The Story Study at 4pm on Saturday afternoons.  We may also be starting an evening Bible Study on Wednesdays at 7 (7:30 during lent) if there is enough interest. 
 
High School kids will have The Story Study at 5pm on Sunday afternoons. 
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ALL MEMBERS HAVE OFFERING ENVELOPES!!!
They are on the table in the narthex. 
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PRAYER REQUESTS:
WILMA WEIGLE as she continues to recover VERY SLOWLY from pneumonia and from complications after brain surgery.
 
Those going through cancer treatments:
Rick Spiniolas
Jonas Borchert (Don Nolte's grandson)
Jennifer- John and Mary Jo Fahrni's daughter
 
Those recovering from injuries and surgeries
Joyce Pietzschke- shoulder
Nancy Spiniolas- hip replacement
 
All of our servicemen-
Caleb Figura- Virginia
Danny Dreyer- Germany
Sam Hargrove- Alabama
David Mincemeyer- Colorado
Andrew Sherman (working as a military contractor in Afghanistan)
David Tate- Florida
Ryan Woolf- Colorado
Jon Rahn- Hawaii
Alex Walters- Guam
           

Pastor's sermon from Sunday

In case you missed it......
 
 
http://youtu.be/oS_hmczG2g8