Home League
This week in Home League Denny and Grace presented a wonderful program on manners. We took an "Emily Post" test on restaurant etiquette (not an easy test to pass in today's fast-food era!), and shared funny stories of our own children's lack of manners at young ages. They also provided an absolutely fantastic lunch for everyone - including strawberry upside down cake!
This coming week we will be focusing strongly on our upcoming Victorian Tea and Bazaar. There is so much to be done!
This weekend, Captain Ronalee, Ellen and Major Carol are attending the Divisional Women's Ministries conference all the way in Spokane - we'll wait to hear all about their trip, and how they were blessed!
Sunbeams and Explorers
Tuesdays continue to provide a great time of fun and learning for our younger children, ages 6-10.
The Sunbeam troop finished their "Shopping" badge, putting together an imaginary menu that would feed the entire troop for only $40 per day! It was a fun challenge for the girls to learn about healthy eating, and responsible budgeting.
Girl Guards, Rangers and Adventurers
Wednesday, our teen night, is packed with excitement!
The Girl Guards are continuing to work on the "Artist" badge, and have also started each meeting with a Bible focus. Thanks so much to Stephanie, who is working so hard to make Scripture relevant, exciting, and interesting to the girls!
The Rangers finished their "Creative Arts" unit this week. They ended the unit by talking about God's own "creative art" in his creation of the universe. It led to interesting discussion about everything from the big bang theory, to what it means to be created in the image of God. We hear that the Rangers will be moving on to a more "physical" unit, next. We can't wait to hear what it is!
Nursing Home Ministry
This week we conducted two "post-Easter" celebration services at the Discovery Nursing Home. We focused on the Easter story, and were reminded that when we have the living Çhrist in our hearts, every morning can be a "resurrection morning" of joy, hope, and peace!
Please join us in this fantastic ministry! If you are interested, please contact Captain Ronalee for details.
Jr. Band
This week was the first week to use our brand new instruments! They sound and look absolutely amazing. This was also the first week in Jr. Band for both Stephanie and Ellie. It was so good to have new students, and to see them excited about learning to play. We are looking forward to hearing the band play together again, soon.
Sunday Worship
Divisional Women's Retreat
Thanks for everyone's participation in the service as we were missing a couple regulars. It will be nice to have the return of Major Carol Pontsler, Ellen Hughes, and Captain Ronalee next week.
Message
Beginning our series on the book of Mark, we find that he writes his gospel to an audience of Romans. With the Romans conquering different regions it became apparent that many would become servants of the Romans. Mark not only showed, he emphasised the Servant-side of Jesus and His Ministry. The key verse for our series is Mark 10:45, where Jesus says, "For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give his life as a ransom for many."
So we find in Mark chapter 1, three parts that describe Jesus as Servant:
- First, four witness that Identify this Servant is the Son of God
- John Mark (v. 1)
- Old Testament Prophets (vv. 2-3)
- John, the Baptist (vv.4-8)
- The Holy Spirit and God the Father (vv. 9-11)
- Next, His authroity even as a Servant
- Authority over temptation and Satan (vv. 12-13)
- Authority in His Message (vv. 14-22)
- Authority in His Voice (vv.23-28)
- Finally, the Servant shows his care for the people
- For Peter's Mom (vv. 29-31)
- For the Masses (vv. 32-34)
- Time for Himself (v. 35)
- For the unclean (v. 36-45)
The unclean...isn't that each one of us. You can be touched by the Servant today.
Next Week: He's Got the BEST Deal in Town - Mark 2:1-3:12
This Week's Schedule
Monday - 4:30 PM - Band Rehearsal
Monday - 5:30 PM - Worship Team Rehearsal
Monday - 6:00 PM - Women of the Word
Monday - 6:30 PM - Bible Bowl
Tuesday - 10:30 AM - Home League
Tuesday - 4:30 PM - Sunbeams and Explorers
Tuesday - 6:30 PM - Bible Bowl
Wednesday - 4:30 PM - Girl Guards, Rangers, and Adventurers
Wednesday - 6:15 PM - YPL and Jr. YPL
Wednesday - 6:30 PM - Bible Bowl
Wednesday - 7:00 PM - TOPS
Thursday - No Programs
Friday - Acquire the Fire
Saturday - Acquire the Fire
Sunday - 9:15 AM - Sunday School
Sunday - 10:30 AM - Worship Service
Sunday - 11:00 AM - Junior Church
Upcoming Events
May 4-6 - Youth Councils and JR Retreat
May 12 - Home League Annual Tea and Bazaar
This Week's Birthdays and Anniversaries
NONE THIS WEEK
Prayer List
- Please pray for Dolly Sewall, one of our Home League ladies, who has been hospitalized after a serious fall.
- Please pray for our Business Administrator, Steve Rusk and his wife, Kelly. Both are recovering from illness.
- Please pray for Lisa's Aunt who is recovering from a stroke.
- Please pray for Julie’s husband who is facing medical concerns.
- Elvira Varner’s aunt, Elfiede was recently hospitalized with broken ribs. Lift her up in prayer.
- Please pray for Linda Turner’s sister, Connie, who is dealing with a possible diagnosis of cancer.
- Please pray for Pat Johnston, as she continues to recover from her illness.
- Please pray for Linda and Ed – relatives of Pat Johnston.
- Please pray for Judith, the wife of our Custodian, Jerry Edwards. She has learned she has inoperable cancer, and the situation is serious.
- Please pray that God would show YOU how you can better be involved in our congregation!
- Please pray for God’s peace and perfect will to reign in the midst of violent world conflict – specifically in the middle east.
- Please pray for Betty Johnson’s son, Michael, who recently returned to Afghanistan with his Reserve unit.
- Please pray for Julie’s Grandmother, Evaleen, who is suffering severe complications due to diabetes.
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