UPCOMING EVENTS

Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 6:30-7:30 PM – Saints’ Chorale rehearsal.

Wednesday, February 25, 2015, 7:40 PM – The Prayer Circle meets in the quiet of the Church Library.

Sunday, March 1, 2015, 9:00 AM – Congregational Business Meeting.

Sunday, March 1, 2015, 8:45 AM – Donuts & Coffee Breakfast (Bob Andes), join the informal conversations in the Fellowship Hall.

Sunday, March 1, 2015, 9:30 AM – Sunday School Classes for children and adults.

• Nursery available – 9:30-11:30 AM in downstairs Nursery.
• Children’s Pre-baptismal class – 9:30-10:15 AM taught by Debbie Rushfelt
• Children’s Sunday School class – 9:30-10:15 AM taught by Robin Payne
• God’s Kids – 9:30-11:30 AM – Children’s Library (First Sunday of the Month Only)
• Adult Class will NOT meet this week due to Congregational Business Meeting.

Sunday, March 1, 2015, 10:30 AM – Avis Garrett-Baptist will speak on the theme “Be a Covenant People” with Jennifer Libeer presiding. Jennifer will also serve as worship planner. Corie Vogel will offer the ministry of music.

Sunday, March 1, 2015, 6:00-9:00 PM – Church Art Group meets at the Baptist home.

Monday, March 2, 2015, 7-8:30 PM – Mission Bells rehearsal.

WORSHIP AND SERVICE AVAILABILITY FORM FOR SUMMER

It is time to indicate your availability to serve during the Summer months (June, July and August 2015) by completing the Worship and Service Availability form. All "local" members are asked to complete and return the form by Sunday, March 29, 2015. You can access a copy of the form online at http://goo.gl/zy94zT

ADULT SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASS SCHEDULE

The “The Quest for Practical Spirituality” Adult Sunday School Class series will continue in two weeks on Sunday, March 8, 2015 during the Sunday School hour (9:30-10:20 AM). The topic of discussion will be "The Power of Your Thoughts." We will kick-off the class by viewing a 9 minute video called "All It Takes Is 10 Mindful Minutes." Plan to join the discussion led by Jonathan Bacon.

The class is team taught by Jonathan Bacon, Paul Bennetts, Jane Landrum and Jennifer Libeer.

2015 CHURCH DIRECTORIES

The 2015 Directories are now printed and are ready for you to take your copy! They are available in the Fellowship Hall next to the bulletin board!

CHURCH ART GROUP & WORKSHOPS

The Church Art Group now meets the first Sunday of each month at the church (these sessions last approximately 2 hours, so please bring a sack lunch) and on the 3rd Sunday of each month at the home of Avis and Jeremy Baptist Home. The first Sunday classes meet immediately after church and the third Sunday sessions meet from 6:00-9:00 PM.

You do not have to be an artist to attend; only a willingness to try is necessary.

ALL GOOD BOOKS GROUP

The next meeting of the All Good Books Club is at 7:00 PM on Thursday, March 12, 2015 in the Church Library to discuss “The Husband’s Secret” by Liane Moriarty.

Start reading now so you can join the discussion!

For information on upcoming book club dates and titles, plus a list of past reads, check out the book club’s website at http://allbooksclub.wordpress.com

PRAYER CIRCLE WEDNESDAY NIGHTS

In an effort to grow our congregational family, the congregation is starting a "Prayer Circle." Those interested Prayer Warriors can gather to pray for the congregation and for the needs of individuals and friends of the congregation. The Prayer Circle will be on Wednesday evenings after choir practice starting at 7:40 PM. We all know the power of prayer. We hope you can join us as we lift our voices in praise and thanksgiving to our Lord. The Prayer Circle is held in the quiet of the Library.

MISSION ROAD WORSHIP SERVICE PODCASTS

Our congregational worship service podcasts are hosted online at https://copy.com/ej21J9e1xKOCiJwX

Recently added podcasts include:

Testimonies by Jeremy Baptist, Lee Leonard and Roxann Kosmicki on February 1, 2015, filename 20150201-JBaptist-LLeonard-RKosmicki.mp3

Testimonies by John Snider, Dennis Wood, Karen Birkby and Val Anderson on February 8, 2015, filename 24150208-JSnider-DWood-KBirkby-VAnderson.mp3

Jerry Rushfelt’s message on February 15, 2015, filename 20150215-GRushfelt.mp3

Brian Libeer’s message on February 22, 2015, filename 20150222-BLibeer.mp3

The beginning numbers of each filename indicate the Sunday of the podcast. The first 4 digits represent the year, the next two digits indicate the month and last two digits represent the day of the month. In most cases, the date is followed by a dash and then the first initial and last name of the speaker.

Podcasts from previous years are located in folders corresponding to the year (2005, 2006, 2007, and so on). If you missed a Sunday, this provides you a way to hear the music and the message.

MAILBOXES IN FIRST FLOOR OFFICE ON BOOKSHELF:

We have now updated the mailboxes to reflect the leadership changes made for 2015. If you need to leave a note or have information for any of the following individuals, you can do so in their mailbox:

Pennie Bunkers, CFO; Larry Birkby, Pastor; Karen Birkby, Pastor; Clint Reine, Administrative Coordinator – Prayer List Cards; Pam O’Neal & Nadine Bennetts, Worship Availability Forms; Troy, Church Cleaning Needs; Other