AUGUST ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Wed 1st T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Piper Seniors – 12:00 pm
Choir – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 4th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Central Christian – 12:00 pm
Sun 5th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Wed 8th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Food Kitchen – 9:30 am
Thur 9th C.W.F. – 10:00 am
Sat 11th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 12th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Wed 15th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 18th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 19th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Wed 22nd T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 25th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 26th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Wed 29th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

2nd Bennie Cashman
3rd Ron Seaton
5th Goldie Smyth
6th Cyndi & Andy Huff
18th Marilyn Nolan
19th Cecile Clark
25th David & Jonanne Rose
26th Dan Richardson
30th Jean Sheridan

UPCOMING EVENTS

CHURCH BIRTHDAY BASH PARTY
JULY 28TH AT 5:00 PM
MORE DETAILS IN WEEKLY BULLETINS

MISCELLANEOUS

FORGIVE IS A GOD THING:

Mark 11:25 – And when ye stand praying, forgive, if ye have ought against any; that your Father also which is in heaven may forgive you your trespasses.

Matthew 6:15 – But if ye forgive not men their trespasses, neither will your Father forgive your trespasses.

Luke 6:37 – Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven.

Colossians 3:13 – Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also (do) ye.

Luke 6:27 – But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you.

1 John 1:9 – If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us (our) sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

FACTS AND FIGURES

06-03 SS 13 Wor 41 Off 3965.00 SS 27.00 KS 0.00
06-10 SS 15 Wor 46 Off 4614.00 SS 6.00 KS 3.38
06-17 SS 15 Wor 66 Off 1783.00 SS 20.00 KS 0.00
06-24 SS 22 Wor 50 Off 2191.00 SS 5.00 KS 4.75
Wed. Night Bible Study:
6-6(11), 6-13 (11), 6-20(11), 6-27(11)
Needed each week to meet budget $2803.60
Received as weekly average for the year $2801.63

JULY ELDERS & DEACONS

July 1st
Elders – Trace Estes – JoAnn Estes
Deacons – Carol Bigelow – Brad Burns
Dorothy Kreiser – Phil Estes
Greeters – George & Carol Bigelow
Acolytes – Elders

July 8th
Elders – Jim Clinkenbeard – Pat Schleicher
Deacons – Jerry Essig – Ron Seaton
Martha Drum – Phil Estes
Greeters – Nellie & Tammy
Acolytes – Elders

July 15th
Elders – Louie Riedel – Jean Sheridan
Deacons – Jody Vazzano – Duane Shaw
Karen Edrington – Marvin Clark
Greeters – Tiffany & Raeanna Bush
Acolytes – Elders

July 22nd
Elders – JoAnn Estes – Trace Estes
Deacons – Kandy Floyd – Jerry Sharp
Shirley Calhoon – Johnny Harris
Greeters – Teresa Eller – Kandy Floyd
Acolytes – Elders

July 29th
Elders – Pat Schleicher – Jim Clinkenbeard
Deacons – Volunteers
Greeters – Volunteers
Acolytes – Elders

JULY ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Sun 1st Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Wed 4th Happy Independence Day
Office & Daycare Closed
Sat 7th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 8th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Tue 10th Growing Place Meeting – 6:00 pm
Wed 11th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Food Kitchen – 9:30 am
Thur 12th C.W.F. – 10:00 am
Sat 14th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 15th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Wed 18th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 21st Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 22nd Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Board Meeting
Wed 25th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 28th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
BIRTHDAY BASH 5:00 pm
Sun 29th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am

JULY BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

3rd Brook Kuder
6th Judy Cashman
Isiah Eker – Dena Nead
8th Jim & Vickie Eaton
9th Jessica Thurman Scott
13th Myrtle Clinkenbeard
15th Kandy Floyd
18th Rachel Thurman – Paityn Gillip
25th Paul Schleicher
26th Marvin & Pat Schleicher
Merlin & Brook Kuder
29th Kaitlyn Gillip
30th Pat & Charlie Stapleton

AUGUST ELDERS & DEACONS

August 5th
Elders – Jean Sheirdan – Louie Riedel
Deacons – Carol Bigelow – Brad Burns
Dorothy Kreiser – Johnny Harris
Greeters – George & Carol Bigelow
Acolytes – Elders

August 12th
Elders – Trace Estes – JoAnn Estes
Deacons – Jerry Essig – Ron Seaton
Martha Drum – Phil Estes
Greeters – Nellie & Tammy
Acolytes – Elders

August 19th
Elders – Jim Clinkenbeard – Pat Schleicher
Deacons – Jody Vazzano – Duane Shaw
Karen Edrington – Marvin Clark
Greeters – Tiffany & Raeanna Bush
Acolytes – Elders

August 26th
Elders – Louie Riedel – Jean Sheridan
Deacons – Kandy Floyd – Jerry Sharp
Shirley Calhoon – Johnny Harris
Greeters – Teresa Eller – Kandy Floyd
Acolytes – Elders

WHITE CHURCH PRAYER LIST

Barbara Atkins, Cecile Clark, Kathy Cygiel, Cleo Erickson, Jerry Essig, JoAnn Estes,
Kandy Floyd, Linda Johnson, Connie Lough, Marilyn Nolan, Dora Lee Schaefer, Brenda Robnett,
Ron Seaton, Ruth Wright

Karen & Scott Salsbury Friends of Martha Mason
Patricia Carroll Friend of Jerry Sharp
Dale Sharp Brother of Jerry Sharp
Tanya Keller Cousin of Rose Likes
Don & Barb Salsbury Friends of Martha Mason
David Rose Grandson of David & Jonanne Rose
Clay Floyd Husband of Kandy Floyd
Ann Strauss Sister of Kandy Floyd
Kyle Schleicher Son of Paul Schleicher
Vergie Mother of Teresa Eller
Royce Bounds Son-in-law of John & Dorothy Kreiser
Linda Arvin Friend of Tiffany Bush
Marcie Reynolds Aunt of Tiffany Bush
Myke Beekman Upcoming surgeries
Vera Shaw Friend of Cyndi Huff
Rick Beard Son of Reva Beard
Donald Morlan Brother of Tiffany Bush
Robin Denham Daughter-in-law of Mickie Denham
Nancy Luikart Friend of Martha Mason
Jerry Mehl Classmate of Vickie Eaton
Teresa & Bob Herron Friends of Tiffany Bush
Richard Wagner Relative of Martha Mason
Brenda Phillips Friend of Pat Schleicher
Jessee Burton Son of Shirley Burton
Barbara Newby Friend of Martha Drum
Shirley Cox Niece of Jerry Essig
Brother of Janice Adamson Jerry Essig
Chelsea Gilpin Self
Adrian Ordorica Friend of Laura Bynum
Doris Taylor Relative of Martha Mason
Shelbee & Sam McVey Friend of Laura Bynum
Pam Mitchell Friend of Linda Johnson
Brian Kelso Son of Norma Jones
Becky Ready Friend of Linda Johnson
Bob Hofmann Nephew of Martha Mason

OUR HOMEBOUND & NURSING HOMES
Wilma Cicero, Maria Justice, Millie Lundine,
Martha Nill, Mary Rasdall, Goldie Smyth,
Goldie Zimmerli, Ruth Zimmerli,
Nettie Johnson – Mother of Pat Schleicher

OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN

Jason Chaney, Robert Chase, Clifford Clone, James T. Eaton, James Erickson,
Jr. Scotty Griffin, Andrew & Ronda Hedges, Matt Lile, Alex Payne, Trevor Petsch,
John Scott, Cpl. Karr Charles Stapleton, Stephen & Deanna Sheets, Donnie Stuart III,
Mykah Sibley, Kristian Payne, Cody Sibley,
Ensign Jordan Hopson U.S.C.G.

Recently in a discussion in our Sunday School class, we were discussing the breakdown of family structure in our culture. While it’s easy to blame the current generation for letting this happen, we reflected on the past generations and remembered how many men sent their wives and children to church while he did something else.
Yes, it all started many years ago and has derailed into what we have today.
Having said this, I want to encourage you all with some of the things we can do to make ourselves better parents and grandparents.
There is a wonderful wisdom saying in Proverbs. “Bring up a child in the way he should go and when they are old they will not soon depart from it”. (Proverbs 22:6)
We love our children and grandchildren and treat them well yet sometimes they turn away from us.
Sometimes they journey on roads we do not understand or roads that we do not approve of.
But in the end if our hearts are open, if the foundation is well laid, we see them return to us much as the Prodigal Son returned to his Father.
This seems to be the record of things. If the door is open, they will normally pass through it.
I think part of the problem we have as parents is not that we have difficult children or even that they speak a different language than we do though all this is very often true.
I am convinced a portion of the problem is that we as parents often do not know the way our children should go. And more importantly even when we know the way we so often fail to live it.And so, our children become angry, distant, alienated from us and from God.
So, what is the way?
As parents and grandparents we must actually live Godly lives. We must keep promises concerning our relationship to the Lord. We must keep our promises in our relationship with our family and our relationships with other people. We must be mature in the faith and be the spiritual examples of the family as God has called us to be. We must commit ourselves to building strong biblical marriages and support the mission of Christ with our time, talents, and with our prayers. We must devote ourselves to demonstrating the love of Christ in our community. We are to live moral and virtuous lives based on scriptural principles. The result will not only be the renewal of our own lives as Christians; It will bring renewal to our families, to our churches, to our community and ultimately to our world.

And it is working it is working because the secret of all successful marriages and of all successful parenting and grand parenting always rests in two sets of hands.
First and foremost, in the hand of God and secondly in our hands. If we allow those hands to be linked together the results are incredible.
Lives are changed. Lives improve. Families are healed.
If we lead godly lives then the odds are that our children and grandchildren will lead Godly lives.
If we seriously want to do something to bring change in the family breakdown in America, then we need to get serious about living our own lives the way God desires.

Love in Christ,
Pastor Dan

JULY ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Sun 1st Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Wed 4th Independence Day
Office & Daycare Closed
Sat 7th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 8th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Tue 10th Growing Place Meeting
Wed 11th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Food Kitchen – 9:30 am
Thur 12th C.W.F. – 10:00 am
Sat 14th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 15th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Wed 18th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 21st Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 22nd Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Wed 25th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 28th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
BIRTHDAY BASH 5:00 pm
Sun 29th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am

JULY BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

3rd Brook Kuder
6th Judy Cashman
Isaiah Eker – Dena Nead
8th Jim & Vickie Eaton
9th Jessica Thurman Scott
13th Myrtle Clinkenbeard
15th Kandy Floyd
18th Rachel Thurman – Paityn Gillip
25th Paul Schleicher
26th Marvin & Pat Schleicher
Merlin & Brook Kuder
29th Kaitlyn Gillip
30th Pat & Charlie Stapleton

UPCOMING EVENTS:
CHURCH BIRTHDAY BASH PARTY
JULY 28TH AT 5:00 PM

JUNE 13TH WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY
STEVE DALEY WITH
WYCLIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS

FREEDOM

Out of my distress I call on the Lord; the Lord answered me and set me free. Psalm 118:5

I will walk about in freedom, for I have sought out your precepts. Psalm 119:45

And you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. John 8:32

So if the Son sets you free, you will be free indeed. John 8:36

You have been set free from sin and have become slaves to righteousness. Romans 8:16

FACTS AND FIGURES

05-06 SS 13 Wor 43 Off 3101.00 SS 13.00 KS 1.04
05-13 SS 18 Wor 70 Off 4614.00 SS 7.00 KS 3.75
05-20 SS 11 Wor 53 Off 1343.00 SS 11.00 KS 1.70
05-27 SS 22 Wor 50 Off 2191.00 SS 5.00 KS 4.75
Wed. Night Bible Study:
5-2(11), 5-9 (11), 5-16(NBS), 5-23(11)
Needed each week to meet budget $2803.60
Received as weekly average for the year $2801.63

JUNE ELDERS & DEACONS

June 3rd
Elders – Louie Riedel – Jean Sheridan
Deacons – Carol Bigelow – Brad Burns
Dorothy Kreiser – Phil Estes
Greeters – George & Carol Bigelow
Acolytes – Elders

June 10th
Elders – JoAnn Estes – Trace Estes
Deacons – Jerry Essig – Ron Seaton
Martha Drum – Johnny Harris
Greeters – Nellie & Tammy
Acolytes – Elders

June 17th
Elders – Pat Schleicher – Jim Clinkenbeard
Deacons – Jody Vazzano – Duane Shaw
Karen Edrington – Marvin Clark
Greeters – Tiffany & Raeanna Bush
Acolytes – Elders

June 24th
Elders – Jean Sheridan – Louie Riedel
Deacons – Kandy Floyd – Jerry Sharp
Shirley Calhoon – Volunteer
Greeters – Teresa Eller – Kandy Floyd
Acolytes – Elders

JUNE ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Sat 2nd Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 3rd Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Wed 6th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Piper Seniors – 12:00 pm
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 9th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 10th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Tues 12th Rebekah’s – 5:30 pm
Wed 13th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Food Kitchen – 9:30 am
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
STEVE DALEY WITH
WYCIFFE BIBLE TRANSLATORS
Thus 14th C.W.F. – 10:00 am
Sat 16th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 17th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Wed 20th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 23rd Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 24th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Tues 26th Rebekah’s – 5:30 pm
Wed 27th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 30th Prayer Time – 8:30 am

JUNE BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

3rd Kandy & Clay Floyd
7th Marvin Schleicher
9th Martha Mason
11th Louie Riedel
12th Kathy Cygiel
22nd Linda & Paul Johnson
23rd Shirley Calhoon
Vally & Sara
26th Addy Eker
29th Evelyn Eismen
George & Carol Bigelow

JULY ELDERS & DEACONS

July 1st
Elders – Trace Estes – JoAnn Estes
Deacons – Carol Bigelow – Brad Burns
Dorothy Kreiser – Phil Estes
Greeters – George & Carol Bigelow
Acolytes – Elders

July 8th
Elders – Jim Clinkenbeard – Pat Schleicher
Deacons – Jerry Essig – Ron Seaton
Martha Drum – Johnny Harris
Greeters – Nellie & Tammy
Acolytes – Elders

July 15th
Elders – Louie Riedel – Jean Sheridan
Deacons – Jody Vazzano – Duane Shaw
Karen Edrington – Marvin Clark
Greeters – Tiffany & Raeanna Bush
Acolytes – Elders

July 22nd
Elders – JoAnn Estes – Trace Estes
Deacons – Kandy Floyd – Jerry Sharp
Shirley Calhoon – Volunteer
Greeters – Teresa Eller – Kandy Floyd
Acolytes – Elders

July 29th
Elders – Pat Schleicher – Jim Clinkenbeard
Deacons- Tiffany Bush – Volunteer
VOLUNTEERS
Greeters – VOLUNTEERS
Acolytes – Elders

WHITE CHURCH PRAYER LIST

Barbara Atkins, Cecile Clark, Kathy Cygiel, Martha Drum, Cleo Erickson, Jerry Essig, JoAnn Estes,
Kandy Floyd, Linda Johnson, Connie Lough, Marilyn Nolan,
Dora Lee Schaefer, Brenda Robnett, Ron Seaton

Karen & Scott Salsbury Friends of Martha Mason
Patricia Carroll Friend of Jerry Sharp
Dale Sharp Brother of Jerry Sharp
Tanya Keller Cousin of Rose Likes
Don & Barb Salsbury Friends of Martha Mason
David Rose Grandson of David & Jonanne Rose
Clay Floyd Husband of Kandy Floyd
Ann Strauss Sister of Kandy Floyd
Kyle Schleicher Son of Paul Schleicher
Vergie Mother of Teresa Eller
Royce Bounds Son-in-law of John & Dorothy Kreiser
Linda Arvin Friend of Tiffany Bush
Marcie Reynolds Aunt of Tiffany Bush
Myke Beekman Upcoming surgeries
Vera Shaw Friend of Cyndi Huff
Rick Beard Son of Reva Beard
Donald Morlan Brother of Tiffany Bush
Robin Denham Daughter-in-law of Mickie Denham
Nancy Luikart Friend of Martha Mason
Majorie Toll Friend of Reva Beard
Jerry Mehl Classmate of Vickie Eaton
Teresa & Bob Herron Friends of Tiffany Bush
Richard Wagner Relative of Martha Mason
Henry Brooks Friend of Brad Burns
Brenda Phillips Friend of Pat Schleicher
Jessee Burton Son of Shirley Burton
Barbara Newby Friend of Martha Drum
Shirley Cox Niece of Jerry Essig
Brother of Janice Adamson Jerry Essig
Chelsea Gilpin Self
Adrian Ordorica Boyfriend of Laura Bynum
Doris Taylor Relative of Martha Mason
Shelbee & Sam McVey Friend of Laura Byrum
Baby Lauren Newborn friends of Dan & Tereasa
Floyd & Gloria Pearson Friends of JoAnn Estes
Pam Mitchell Friend of Linda Johnson
Brian Kelso Son of Norma Jones
Becky Ready Friend of Linda Johnson

OUR HOMEBOUND & NURSING HOMES
Wilma Cicero, Maria Justice, Millie Lundine,
Martha Nill, Mary Rasdall, Goldie Smyth,
Goldie Zimmerli, Ruth Zimmerli,
Nettie Johnson – Mother of Pat Schleicher

OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN

Jason Chaney, Robert Chase, Clifford Clone, James T. Eaton, James Erickson,
Jr. Scotty Griffin, Andrew & Ronda Hedges, Matt Lile, Alex Payne, Trevor Petsch,
John Scott, Cpl. Karr Charles Stapleton, Stephen & Deanna Sheets, Donnie Stuart III,
Mykah Sibley, Kristian Payne, Cody Sibley,
Ensign Jordan Hopson U.S.C.G.

24/7
A young soldier and his commanding officer boarded a train together.
The only available seats were across from an attractive young women who was traveling with her elderly grandmother.
As they engaged in pleasant conversation, the soldier and the young woman kept eying one another, the attraction was obviously mutual.
Suddenly the train went into a tunnel and the car became pitch dark.
Immediately two sounds were heard: the “smack” of a kiss, then the “whack” of a slap across the face.
The grandmother thought “I can’t believe he kissed my granddaughter, but I’m glad she gave him a slap he deserved.”
The commanding officer thought, “I don’t blame the boy for kissing girl, but it’s a shame she missed his face and hit me instead.”
The young girl thought, “I’m glad he kissed me, but I wish my grandmother hadn’t slapped him for doing it.”
As the train broke into the sunlight, the soldier could not wipe the smile off his face.
He had just seized the opportunity to kiss a pretty girl and slap his commanding officer and he had gotten away with both!
That young soldier knew how to seize an opportunity!

In the same way, we must take advantage of every opportunity that comes our way to seize the day.
So often we get caught up in the details of day to day living that we just do not have the time or make the time to seize the day.
We have deadlines and commitments, problems, and priorities, distractions and obstacles.
And though we really want greater fulfillment it just seems to be outside of our grasp.
By nature, we want our lives to be full and prosperous.
Paul shares these words with the Believers gathered in Ephesus and to us this day:
“Be careful then how you live, not as unwise people but as wise, making the most of the time, because the days are evil. So do not be foolish, but understand what the will of the Lord is.” Ephesians 5:15-17
We have been given a mission and that mission could easily be code named 24/7!
We are to be reflections of Jesus Christ 24/7!
We are to shine His light of The Good News 24/7!
Our lives are to be a testimony to His light in us 24/7!
We are Christ followers.
We are not, Christ fans.
Fans sit on the sidelines, followers get into and are active on the field of play. It is time to get off the sideline. It is time to Seize the Day, Twenty-four Seven!

JUNE ACTIVITIES & EVENTS
Sat 2nd Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 3rd Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Wed 6th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Piper Seniors – 12:00 pm
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 9th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 10th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Tues 12th Rebekah’s – 5:30 pm
Wed 13th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Food Kitchen – 9:30 am
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Thus 14th C.W.F. – 10:00 am
Sat 16th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 17th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Wed 20th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 23rd Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 24th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Tues 26th Rebekah’s – 5:30 pm
Wed 27th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 30th Prayer Time – 8:30 am

JUNE BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

3rd Kandy & Clay Floyd
7th Marvin Schleicher
9th Martha Mason
11th Louie Riedel
12th Kathy Cygiel
22nd Linda & Paul Johnson
23rd Shirley Calhoon
Vally & Sara
26th Addy Eker
9th Evelyn Eisman
George & Carol Bigelow

UPCOMING EVENTS

CWF SPRING DINNE MAY 15TH AT 6:00 PM
RESERVATIONS/ $8.00 EACH

FACTS AND FIGURES

04-01 SS 00 Wor 70 Off 2544.00 SS 00.00 KS 0.00
04-08 SS 18 Wor 43 Off 5215.00 SS 28.00 KS 2.00
04-15 SS 18 Wor 44 Off 3677.00 SS 5.00 KS 2.00
04-22 SS 19 Wor 48 Off 2241.00 SS 0.00 KS 1.75
Wed. Night Bible Study:
4-4(11), 4-11 (11), 4-18(10), 4-25(11)
Needed each week to meet budget $2803.60
Received as weekly average for the year $2793.29

MAY ELDERS & DEACONS

May 6th
Elders – Pat Schleicher – Jim Clinkenbeard
Deacons – Carol Bigelow – Brad Burns
Dorothy Kreiser – Johnny Harris
Greeters – George & Carol Bigelow
Acolytes – Elders

May 13th
Elders – Jean Sheridan – Louie Riedel
Deacons – Jerry Essig – Ron Seaton
Tiffany Bush – Volunteer
Greeters – Nellie & Tammy
Acolytes – Elders

May 20th
Elders – Trace Estes – JoAnn Estes
Deacons – Jody Vazzano – Duane Shaw
Karen Edrington – Marvin Clark
Greeters – Tiffany & Raeanna Bush
Acolytes – Elders

May 27th
Elders – Jim Clinkenbeard – Pat Schleicher
Deacons – Kandy Floyd – Jerry Sharp
Shirley Calhoon – Volunteer
Greeters – Teresa Eller – Kandy Floyd
Acolytes – Elders

MAY ACTIVITIES & EVENTS

Wed 2nd T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Piper Seniors – 12:00 pm
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 5th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 6th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Tuse 8th Rebekah’s – 5:30 pm
Wed 9th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Food Kitchen – 9:30 am
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Thus 10th C.W.F. – 10:00 am
Sat 12th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 13th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Tues 15th Growing Place Meeting –6:00 pm
C.W.F. SPRING DINNER 6:00 pm
Wed 16th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
GROWING PLACE
GRADUATION 7:00 PM
Sat 19th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 20th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Board Meeting
Tues 22nd Rebekah’s – 5:30 pm
Wed 23rd T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 26th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 27th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Mon 28th MEMORIAL DAY – OFFICE &
DAYCARE CLOSED
Wed 30th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm

MAY BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

2nd Johnny Harris
7th John & Dorothy Kreiser
17th Ruth Wright
Bennie & Judy Cashman
18th Teresa Eller – Marvin Clark
20th JoAnn Estes – Jeremy Gillip
24th Christy & Matthew Eker
25th Marvin & Cecile Clark
Sherman & Mary Ann Wiehe

JUNE ELDERS & DEACONS

June 3rd
Elders – Louie Riedel – Jean Sheridan
Deacons – Carol Bigelow – Brad Burns
Dorothy Kreiser – Phil Estes
Greeters – George & Carol Bigelow
Acolytes – Elders

June 10th
Elders – JoAnn Estes – Trace Estes
Deacons – Jerry Essig – Ron Seaton
Tiffany Bush – Volunteer
Greeters – Nellie & Tammy
Acolytes – Elders

June 17th
Elders – Pat Schleicher – Jim Clinkenbeard
Deacons – Jody Vazzano – Duane Shaw
Karen Edrington – Marvin Clark
Greeters – Tiffany & Raeanna Bush
Acolytes – Elders

June 24th
Elders – Jean Sheridan – Louie Riedel
Deacons – Kandy Floyd – Jerry Sharp
Shirley Calhoon – Volunteer
Greeters – Teresa Eller – Kandy Floyd
Acolytes – Elders

WHITE CHURCH PRAYER LIST

Barbara Atkins, Cecile Clark, Kathy Cygiel, Martha Drum, Cleo Erickson, Jerry Essig, JoAnn Estes, Kandy Floyd,
Marilyn Nolan, Dora Lee Schaefer, Brenda Robnett, Ron Seaton

Karen & Scott Salsbury Friends of Martha Mason
Patricia Carroll Friend of Jerry Sharp
Dale Sharp Brother of Jerry Sharp
Tanya Keller Cousin of Rose Likes
Don & Barb Salsbury Friends of Martha Mason
David Rose Grandson of David & Jonanne Rose
Clay Floyd Husband of Kandy Floyd
Ann Strauss Sister of Kandy Floyd
Kyle Schleicher Son of Paul Schleicher
Vergie Mother of Teresa Eller
Royce Bounds Son-in-law of John & Dorothy Kreiser
Linda Arvin Friend of Tiffany Bush
Marcie Reynolds Aunt of Tiffany Bush
Myke Beekman Upcoming surgeries
Vera Shaw Friend of Cyndi Huff
Rick Beard Son of Reva Beard
Donald Morlan Brother of Tiffany Bush
Robin Denham Daughter-in-law of Mickie Denham
Nancy Luikart Friend of Martha Mason
Majorie Toll Friend of Reva Beard
Jerry Mehl Classmate of Vickie Eaton
Teresa & Bob Herron Friends of Tiffany Bush
Richard Wagner Relative of Martha Mason
Henry Brooks Friend of Brad Burns
Brenda Phillips Friend of Pat Schleicher
Jessee Burton Son of Shirley Burton
Barbara Newby Friend of Martha Drum
Shirley Cox Niece of Jerry Essig
Brother of Janice Adamson Jerry Essig
Chelsea Gilpin Self
Adrian Ordorica Boyfriend of Laura Bynum
Doris Taylor Relative of Martha Mason
Shelbee & Sam McVey Friend of Laura Byrum
Baby Lauren Newborn friends of Dan & Tereasa
Floyd & Gloria Pearson Friends of JoAnn Estes
Pam Mitchell Friend of Linda Johnson

OUR HOMEBOUND & NURSING HOMES
Wilma Cicero, Maria Justice, Millie Lundine,
Martha Nill, Mary Rasdall, Goldie Smyth,
Goldie Zimmerli, Ruth Zimmerli,
Nettie Johnson – Mother of Pat Schleicher

OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN

Jason Chaney, Robert Chase, Clifford Clone, James T. Eaton, James Erickson,
Jr. Scotty Griffin, Andrew & Ronda Hedges, Matt Lile, Alex Payne, Trevor Petsch,
John Scott, Cpl. Karr Charles Stapleton, Stephen & Deanna Sheets, Donnie Stuart III,
Mykah Sibley, Kristian Payne, Cody Sibley,
Ensign Jordan Hopson U.S.C.G.

Depth of Insight – Discernment

Paul prays for his friends in Philippi in 1:9-11, asking that God’s work in their lives would abound more and more and lead to greater knowledge and depth of insight. This is a single word in the original text (aesthesis) and Phil. 1:10 is its only appearance in the New Testament. Many versions of the Bible use “discernment” as an alternative translation of this word.
the phrase jumped out at me and I wondered when I had last prayed for “abounding love and increased discernment” in the lives of my family and friends. I quickly realized that I really don’t pray for people like Paul prayed for the Philippians.

I started to wonder why Paul prayed in this way. What does discernment have to do with love? And why does Paul think it’s so important?

Then I started to think about my own life – the areas in which I struggle, the sins for which I repeatedly ask for forgiveness. Have you ever noticed the insidious power of sin to lead to more sin? We think or do the wrong thing the first time with a kind of shuddering reluctance, but it comes easier the second (and third, and fourth)
time. If we go on in this way, we’ll end up with no remorse at all. Our hearts have hardened; our sensitivity is gone.

Paul’s prayer is for a spoke in this wheel of self-destruction. He wants his friends in Philippi to have that quality of heart and mind which remains sensitive to that which is wrong; to be wise and perceptive in the conduct of our everyday life. Left to ourselves, we lack the wisdom and power to pursue things that lead to life. God, in his grace, gives us a “depth of insight.”
This is a worthy prayer.
And this is a new part of my prayer life for myself and all of you as I pray.

Love in Christ,

Pastor Dan

MAY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Wed 2nd T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Piper Seniors – 12:00 pm
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 5th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 6th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Tuse 8th Rebekah’s – 5:30 pm
Wed 9th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Food Kitchen – 9:30 am
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Thus 10th C.W.F. – 10:00 am
Sat 12th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 13th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Tues 15th Growing Place Meeting – 6:00 pm
C.W.F. SPRING FLING 6:00 pm
Wed 16th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
GROWING PLACE
GRADUATION 6: 30 PM
Sat 19th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 20th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Board Meeting
Tues 22nd Rebekah’s – 5:30 pm
Wed 23rd T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 26th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 27th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Mon 28th MEMORIAL DAY – OFFICE &
DAYCARE CLOSED
Wed 30th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm

MAY BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
2nd Johnny Harris
7th John & Dorothy Kreiser
16th Carolyn Riedel
17th Ruth Wright
Bennie & Judy Cashman
18th Teresa Eller – Marvin Clark
20th JoAnn Estes – Jeremy Gillip
24th Christy & Matthew Eker
25th Marvin & Cecile Clark
Sherman & Mary Ann Wiehe

FACTS AND FIGURES

03-04 SS 15 Wor 56 Off 3699.00 SS 15.00 KS 0.00
03-11 SS 22 Wor 43 Off 1816.00 SS 20.00 KS 1.30
03-18 SS 14 Wor 60 Off 3677.00 SS 7.00 KS .85
03-25 SS 19 Wor 59 Off 2365.00 SS 9.00 KS 1.30
Wed. Night Bible Study:
3-7(11), 3-14 (No BS), 3-21(10), 3-28(NBS)
Needed each week to meet budget $2803.60
Received as weekly average for the year $2783.65

APRIL ELDERS & DEACONS

April 1st
Elders – Jean Sheridan – Louie Riedel
Deacons – Carol Bigelow – Brad Burns
Dorothy Kreiser – Johnny Harris
Greeters – George & Carol Bigelow
Acolytes – Elders

April 8th
Elders – Trace Estes – JoAnn Estes
Deacons – Jerry Essig – Ron Seaton
Tiffany Bush – Volunteer
Greeters – Nellie & Tammy
Acolytes – Elders

April 15th
Elders – Jim Cllinkenbeard – Pat Schleicher
Deacons – Jody Vazzano – Duane Shaw
Karen Edrington – Marvin Clark
Greeters – Tiffany & Raeanna Bush
Acolytes – Elders

April 22nd
Elders – Louie Riedel – Jean Sheridan
Deacons – Kandy Floyd – Jerry Sharp
Shirley Calhoon – Volunteer
Greeters – Teresa Eller – Kandy Floyd
Acolytes – Elders

April 29th
Elders – JoAnn Estes – Trace Estes
Deacons – Christy Eker – Volunteer
Martha Drum – Volunteer
Greeters – Volunteers Needed
Acolytes – Elders

APRIL EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Sun 1st Easter Sunday
Sunrise Services 8:30 am
Wed 4th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Piper Seniors – 12:00 pm
After School Program – 2:00 pm
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 7th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 8th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Tue 10th Rebekah’s – 5:30 pm
Wed 11th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Food Kitchen – 9:30 am
After School Program – 2:00 pm
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Thus 12th C.W.F. – 10:00 am
Sat 14th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 15th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Wed 18th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
After School Program – 2:00 pm
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 21st Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 22nd Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Tue 24th Rebekah’s – 5:30 pm
Wed 25th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
After School Program – 2:00 pm
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 28th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 29th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am

APRIL BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

2nd Raeanna Bush
3rd Cathy Richardson
Dan & Cathy Richardson
11th Rose Franz
14th Vickie Eaton – Vally Garrido

MAY ELDERS & DEACONS

May 6th
Elders – Pat Schleicher – Jim Clinkenbeard
Deacons – Carol Bigelow – Brad Burns
Dorothy Kreiser – Phil Estes
Greeters – George & Carol Bigelow
Acolytes – Elders

May 13th
Elders – Jean Sheridan – Louie Riedel
Deacons – Jerry Essig – Ron Seaton
Tiffany Bush – Volunteer
Greeters – Nellie & Tammy
Acolytes – Elders

May 20th
Elders – Trace Eses – JoAnn Estes
Deacons – Jody Vazzano – Duane Shaw
Karen Edrington – Marvin Clark
Greeters – Tiffany & Raeanna Bush
Acolytes – Elders

May 27th
Elders – Jim Clinkenbeard – Pat Schleicher
Deacons – Kandy Floyd – Jerry Sharp
Shirley Calhoon – Volunteer
Greeters – Teresa Eller – Kandy Floyd
Acolytes – Elders

WHITE CHURCH PRAYER LIST

Pastor DanBarbara Atkins, Cecile Clark, Kathy Cygiel, Martha Drum, Cleo Erickson, Jerry Essig,
JoAnn Estes, Kandy Floyd, Marilyn Nolan, Dora Lee Schaefer, Brenda Robnett,
Ron Seaton, Gene Walker

Karen & Scott Salsbury Friends of Martha Mason
Patricia Carroll Friend of Jerry Sharp
Dale Sharp Brother of Jerry Sharp
Tanya Keller Cousin of Rose Likes
Don & Barb Salsbury Friends of Martha Mason
David Rose Grandson of David & Jonanne Rose
Clay Floyd Husband of Kandy Floyd
Ann Strauss Sister of Kandy Floyd
Kyle Schleicher Son of Paul Schleicher
Vergie Mother of Teresa Eller
Karen Bond Cousin of Kandy Floyd
Dave & Ruth Ann Meredith Friends of Kandy Floyd
Royce Bounds Son-in-law of John & Dorothy Kreiser
Melanie Moore Niece of Jim & Vickie Eaton
Kathleen Vig Niece of Reva Beard
Linda Arvin Friend of Tiffany Bush
Marcie Reynolds Aunt of Tiffany Bush
Myke Beekman Upcoming surgeries
Vera Shaw Friend of Cyndi Huff
Rick Beard Son of Reva Beard
Donald Morlan Brother of Tiffany Bush
Robin Denham Daughter-in-law of Mickie Denham
Nancy Luikart Friend of Martha Mason
Majorie Toll Friend of Reva Beard
Jerry Mehl Classmate of Vickie Eaton
Teresa & Bob Herron Friends of Tiffany Bush
Richard Wagner Relative of Martha Mason
Henry Brooks Friend of Brad Burns
Brenda Phillips Friend of Pat Schleicher
Jessee Burton Son of Shirley Burton
Barbara Newby Friend of Martha Drum
Shirley Cox Niece of Jerry Essig
Brother of Janice Adamson Jerry Essig
Chelsea Gilpin Self
Adrian Ordorica Boyfriend of Laura Bynum
Doris Taylor Relative of Martha Mason
Shelbee & Sam McVey Friend of Laura Byrum
Baby Lauren Newborn friends of Dan & Tereasa
Floyd & Gloria Pearson Friends of JoAnn Estes

OUR HOMEBOUND & NURSING HOMES
Wilma Cicero, Maria Justice, Millie Lundine, Martha Nill, Mary Rasdall, Goldie Smyth,
Goldie Zimmerli, Ruth Zimmerli, Nettie Johnson – Mother of Pat Schleicher

OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN

Jason Chaney, Robert Chase, Clifford Clone, James T. Eaton, James Erickson,
Jr. Scotty Griffin, Andrew & Ronda Hedges, Matt Lile, Alex Payne, Trevor Petsch,
John Scott, Cpl. Karr Charles Stapleton, Stephen & Deanna Sheets, Donnie Stuart III,
Mykah Sibley, Kristian Payne, Cody Sibley,
Ensign Jordan Hopson U.S.C.G.

For the last 1,500 years, Christians have been using Psalm 95 as a call to worship. This psalm is sometimes referred to as the “Venite” (which is the Latin translation of the opening word, “come”) or the “Invitatory” because of its function as an invitation to worship.
I want to reflect a bit on Psalm 95 because it is a biblical description of what’s going on when we gather every week for worship. I notice at least three things about how we’re to set about this task of praising God.

First, we enter into worship deliberately: “Come” we’re told (95:1); “Let us come!” (95:2). Worship doesn’t happen by accident; it’s a movement, a turning from one set of preoccupations, one sphere of life and activity, towards another. Where do we turn? In the direction of the presence of God himself. This move isn’t natural – it can only be made with the inspiration of the Holy Spirit – but enabled by God, we are to place ourselves before his face.

Worship involves an urgent, deliberate turning towards God.

Second, worship is earnest. It has a measure of intensity. “Let us shout aloud to the Rock of our Salvation [and] extol him with music and song.” (95:1-2) Scholars debate whether Psalm 95 is an accurate picture of the services that took place in the Temple. If so, worship in ancient Israel was exuberant – a loud, undignified succession of voices and instruments. Wouldn’t it be great if our hearts were so full of joy in worship that we couldn’t help but shout our praise to God? Having said that I do believe there is a way of engaging with God that is quiet and non-demonstrative yet just as intense. What matters ultimately is that our worship arises from and gives voice to deep joy in God.

Deliberate. Earnest.

Third and finally, the worship into which Psalm 95 invites us is public, not private. It’s addressed to the people of God: “Come, let us bow down in worship, let us kneel before the Lord our Maker; for he is our God, and we are the people of his pasture.” (95:6-7) You might say worship is not the deliberate, earnest movement of one heart towards God, it’s the action of a community. This is not to deny that worship is also a private matter. The individual does business with God, and no one can do it for us. But God is my God (Psalm 63:1) only insofar as he is the God of his chosen people.

Deliberate. Passionate. Communal. May God help our worship express all that Psalm 95 describes.

Love in Christ,

Pastor Dan

APRIL EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Sun 1st Easter Sunday
Sunrise Services 8:30 am
Wed 4th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Piper Seniors – 12:00 pm
After School Program – 2:00 pm
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 7th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 8th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Tue 10th Rebekah’s – 5:30 pm
Wed 11th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Food Kitchen – 9:30 am
After School Program – 2:00 pm
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Thus 12th C.W.F. – 10:00 am
Sat 14th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 15th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Wed 18th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
After School Program – 2:00 pm
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 21st Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 22nd Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Tue 24th Rebekah’s – 5:30 pm
Wed 25th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
After School Program – 2:00 pm
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 28th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 29th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am

APRIL BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
2nd Raeanna Bush
3rd Cathy Richardson
Dan & Cathy Richardson
11th Rose Franz
14th Vickie Eaton – Vally Garrido

UPCOMING EVENTS

MAUNDY THURSDAY SERVICES
MARCH 29TH AT 6:30 PM

GOOD FRIDAY SERVICES
MARCH 30TH AT 6:30 PM

EASTER SUNRISE SERVICES
APRIL 1, AT 8:30 AM
EASTER SUNDAY SERVICES
AT 10:00 AM

FACTS AND FIGURES

02-04 SS 11 Wor 47 Off 2948.00 SS 8.00 KS 0.00
02-11 SS 15 Wor 32 Off 2418.00 SS 9.00 KS 0.00
02-18 SS 17 Wor 56 Off 1855.00 SS 5.00 KS 1.50
02-25 SS 15 Wor 57 Off 2701.00 SS 11.00 KS 1.40
Wed. Night Bible Study:
2-7(11), 2-14 (No BS), 2-21(10), 2-28(10)
Needed each week to meet budget $2803.60
Received as weekly average for the year $2724.02

MARCH ELDERS & DEACONS

March 4th
Elders – Jim Clinkenbeard – Pat Schleicher
Deacons – Carol Bigelow – Brad Burns
Mickie Denham – Phil Estes
Greeters – George & Carol Bigelow
Acolytes – Elders

March 11th
Elders – Louie Riedel – Jean Sheridan
Deacons – Jerry Essig – Ron Seaton
Tiffany Bush – Charlie Stapleton
Greeters – Nellie & Tammy
Acolytes – Elders

March 18th
Elders – JoAnn Estes – Trace Estes
Deacons – Jody Vazzano – Duane Shaw
Karen Edrington – Marvin Clark
Greeters – Tiffany & Raeanna Bush
Acolytes – Elders

March 25th
Elders – Pat Schleicher – Jim Clinkenbeard
Deacons – Kandy Floyd – Jerry Sharp
Shirley Calhoon – Volunteer
Greeters – Teresa Eller – Kandy Floyd
Acolytes – Elders

MARCH EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
Sat 3rd Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 4th Prayer Time – 8;30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Wed 7th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Piper Seniors – 12:00 pm
After School Program – 2:00 pm
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Thur 8th C.W.F. – 10:00 am
Sat 10th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 11th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Tue 13th Growing Place Meeting -6:00 pm
Rebekah’s – 5:30 pm
Wed 14th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Food Kitchen – 9:30 am
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 17th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 18th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Board Meeting
Wed 21st T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
After School Program – 2:00 pm
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 24th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 25th PALM SUNDAY
Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Tue 27th Rebekah’s – 5:30 pm
Wed 28th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
After School Program – 2:00 pm
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Thur 29th Maundy Thursday – 6:30 pm
Fri 30th Good Friday – 6:30 pm

MARCH BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

1st Barbara Atkins – Mikey Este
2nd Rose Likes
4th Charles Clinkenbeard
9th Kennedy Likes
15th Trace Estes
17th David Rose
22nd Pastor Dan & Teresa Eller
29th Christy Eker

APRIL ELDERS & DEACONS

April 1st
Elders – Jean Sheridan – Louie Riedel
Deacons – Carol Bigelow – Brad Burns
Dorothy Kreiser – Johnny Harris
Greeters – George & Carol Bigelow
Acolytes – Elders

April 8th
Elders – Trace Estes – JoAnn Estes
Deacons – Jerry Essig – Ron Seaton
Tiffany Bush – Charlie Stapleton
Greeters – Nellie & Tammy
Acolytes – Elders

April 15th
Elders – Jim Clinkenbeard – Pat Schleicher
Deacons – Jody Vazzano – Duane Shaw
Karen Edrington – Marvin Clark
Greeters – Tiffany & Raeanna Bush
Acolytes – Elders

April 22nd
Elders – Louie Riedel – Jean Sheridan
Deacons – Kandy Floyd – Jerry Sharp
Shirley Calhoon – Volunteer
Greeters – Teresa Eller – Kandy Floyd
Acolytes – Elders

April 29th
Elders – JoAnn Estes – Trace Estes
Deacons – Christy Eker – Volunteer
Martha Drum – Volunteer
Greeters – Volunteers Needed
Acolytes – Elders

WHITE CHURCH PRAYER LIST

Pastor Dan
Barbara Atkins, Cecile Clark, Kathy Cygiel, Cleo Erickson, Jerry Essig, Kandy Floyd,
Dora Lee Schaefer, Brenda Robnett, Ron Seaton, Gene Walker

Karen & Scott Salsbury Friends of Martha Mason
Patricia Carroll Friend of Jerry Sharp
Dale Sharp Brother of Jerry Sharp
Tanya Keller Cousin of Rose Likes
Don & Barb Salsbury Friends of Martha Mason
David Rose Grandson of David & Jonanne Rose
Clay Floyd Husband of Kandy Floyd
Ann Strauss Sister of Kandy Floyd
Kyle Schleicher Son of Paul Schleicher
Vergie Mother of Teresa Eller
Karen Bond Cousin of Kandy Floyd
Dave & Ruth Ann Meredith Friends of Kandy Floyd
Royce Bounds Son-in-law of John & Dorothy Kreiser
Cody Grove Great nephew of Jo Ann Estes
Jimmy Dominque Buck Wright’s daughter’s boyfriend
Melanie Moore Niece of Jim & Vickie Eaton
Kathleen Vig Niece of Reva Beard
Linda Arvin Friend of Tiffany Bush
Marcie Reynolds Aunt of Tiffany Bush
Myke Beekman Upcoming surgeries
Vera Shaw Friend of Cyndi Huff
Rick Beard Son of Reva Beard
Donald Morlan Brother of Tiffany Bush
Robin Denham Daughter-in-law of Mickie Denham
Nancy Luikart Friend of Martha Mason
Majorie Toll Friend of Reva Beard
Jerry Mehl Classmate of Vickie Eaton
Teresa & Bob Herron Friends of Tiffany Bush
Richard Wagner Relative of Martha Mason
Henry Brooks Friend of Brad Burns
Ashley Nicole Parton & Family Friends of JoAnn Estes
Brenda Phillips Friend of Pat Schleicher
Jessee Burton Son of Shirley Burton
Barbara Newby Friend of Martha Drum
Shirley Cox Niece of Jerry Essig
Brother of Janice Adamson Jerry Essig

OUR HOMEBOUND & NURSING HOMES

Wilma Cicero, Maria Justice, Millie Lundine,
Martha Nill, Mary Rasdall, Goldie Smyth,
Goldie Zimmerli, Ruth Zimmerli,
Nettie Johnson – Mother of Pat Schleicher

OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN

Jason Chaney, Robert Chase, Clifford Clone, James T. Eaton, James Erickson,
Jr. Scotty Griffin, Andrew & Ronda Hedges, Matt Lile, Alex Payne, Trevor Petsch,
John Scott, Cpl. Karr Charles Stapleton, Stephen & Deanna Sheets, Donnie Stuart III,
Mykah Sibley, Kristian Payne, Cody Sibley,
Ensign Jordan Hopson U.S.C.G.

Overcoming Temptation
Occasionally, the more time I spend with a passage from Scripture, the less sure I am about what I think about it. Such has been my experience with the deceptively familiar request in the Lord’s Prayer: “Lead us not into temptation.” It turns out, confusion – a better word might be consternation – surrounding this phrase has been around for a long time. The African theologian Tertullian, writing about the Lord’s Prayer in A.D. 192, questioned whether God would ever truly tempt his children: “Far be the thought that the Lord should seem to tempt, as if He were either ignorant of [the limits] of someone’s faith, or else eager to overthrow [that faith].”
Much more recently, Pope Francis has considered changing the wording of this phrase in Roman Catholic liturgy to “let us not fall into temptation.” This suggestion has produced significant (and thoughtful) backlash.

I don’t know where I stand on the correct wording of the Lord’s Prayer. Ultimately, it doesn’t really matter. What does matter is what I do when faced with temptation (regardless of who is behind it). On this question, I find Martin Luther a helpful guide. He counsels us to recognize our powerlessness in the face of evil and turn to God in Christ for help.

A few verses from A Mighty Fortress is our God express this idea beautifully:
A mighty fortress is our God,
A bulwark never failing;
Our helper He amid the flood
Of mortal ills prevailing;
For still our ancient foe
Doth seek to work us woe;
His craft and pow’r are great,
And armed with cruel hate,
On earth is not His equal

And tho’ this world, with devils filled,
Should threaten to undo us,
We will not fear, for God hath willed
His truth to triumph thro’ us;
The prince of Darkness grim,
We tremble not for him;
His rage we can endure,
For lo, his doom is sure,
One little word shall fell him

So too does the following promise from Scripture:
1 Corinthians 10:13. “No temptation has seized you except what is common to man. And God is faithful; he will not let you be emptied beyond what you can bear. But when you are tempted, he will also provide a way out so that you can stand up under it.”
No matter the source of temptation, God will always provide for us all we need to overcome!

Love in Christ,

Pastor Dan

MARCH EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Sat 3rd Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 4th Prayer Time – 8;30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Wed 7th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Piper Seniors – 12:00 pm
After School Program – 2:00 pm
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Thur 8th C.W.F. – 10:00 am
Sat 10th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 11th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Tue 13th Rebekah’s – 5:30 pm
Growing Place Meeting – 6:00 pm
Wed 14th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Food Kitchen – 9:30 am
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 17th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 18th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Board Meeting
Wed 21st T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
After School Program – 2:00 pm
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 24th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 25th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Tue 27th Rebekah’s – 5:30 pm
Wed 28th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
After School Program – 2:00 pm
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 31st Prayer Time – 8:30 am

MARCH BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

1st Barbara Atkins – Mikey Estes
2nd Rose Likes
4th Charles Clinkenbeard
9th Kennedy Likes
15th Trace Estes
17th David Rose
22nd Harvey Gillip
Pastor Dan & Teresa Eller
29th Christy Eker

THANK YOUS

Many thanks to all the gals and guys that helped
with the funeral dinner for Dorothy Ebbert’s
family and friends.
God loves you and so do I.
Nellie Jacks

UPCOMING EVENTS

FEBRUARY 10TH
AT 4:00 pm
VALENTINE PARTY

CASSEROLES WILL BE PROVIDED
BRING A SIDE DISH OR DESSERT.

FACTS AND FIGURES

01-07 SS 14 Wor 47 Off 3923.00 SS 11.00 KS 0.00
01-14 SS 22 Wor 42 Off 2537.00 SS 14.00 KS 1.26
01-21 SS 17 Wor 52 Off 1855.00 SS 7.00 KS 0.00
01-28 SS 17 Wor 56 Off 2701.00 SS 4.00 KS 3.00

Wed. Night Bible Study:
1-3(10), 1-10 (12), 1-17(10), 1-24(10)
Needed each week to meet budget $2803.60
Received as weekly average for the year $2764.07

FEBRUARY ELDERS & DEACONS

February 4th
Elders – JoAnn Estes – Trace Estes
Deacons – Carol Bigelow – Brad Burns
Dorothy Kreiser – Johnny Harris
Greeters – George & Carol Bigelow
Acolytes – Elders

February 11th
Elders – Pat Schleicher – Jim Clinkenbeard
Deacons – Jerry Essig – Ron Seaton
Tiffany Bush – Charlie Stapleton
Greeters – Nellie & Tammy
Acolytes – Elders

February 18th
Elders – Jean Sheridan – Louie Riedel
Deacons – Jody Vazzano – Duane Shaw
Karen Edrington – Marvin Clark
Greeters – Tiffany & Raeanna Bush
Acolytes – Elders

February 25th
Elders – Trace Estes – JoAnn Estes
Deacons – Kandy Floyd – Jerry Sharp
Shirley Calhoon – Eddie Boyd
Greeters – Teresa Eller – Kandy Floyd
Acolytes – Elders

FEBRUARY EVENTS & ACTIVITIES

Sat 3rd Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 4th Prayer Time – 8;30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Wed 7th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Piper Seniors – 12:00 pm
After School Program – 2:00 pm
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Thur 8th C.W.F. – 10:00 am
Sat 10th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
VALENTINE CELEBRATION 4:00 pm
Sun 11th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Tue 13th Rebekah’s – 5:30 pm
Wed 14th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
Food Kitchen – 9:30 am
After School Program – 2:00 pm
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 17th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 18th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Wed 21st T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
After School Program – 2:00 pm
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
Sat 24th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sun 25th Prayer Time – 8:30 am
Sunday Class – 9:00 am
Tue 27th Rebekah’s – 5:30 pm
Wed 28th T.O.P.S. – 8:00 am
After School Program – 2:00 pm
Choir Practice – 5:30 pm
Bible Study – 6:00 pm
FEB. BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES

3rd Patty Morris
4th Phyllis Rice
8th Mary Harris – Patricia Stapleton
13th Leroy Overcash
16th Eddie Boyd
22nd George Bigelow
27th Brad Burns
28th Dora Lee Schaefer

MARCH ELDERS & DEACONS
March 4th
Elders – Jim Clinkenbeard – Pat Schleicher
Deacons – Carol Bigelow – Brad Burns
Mickie Denham – Phi Estes
Greeters – George & Carol Bigelow
Acolytes – Elders

March 11th
Elders – Louie Riedel – Jean Sheridan
Deacons – Jerry Essig – Ron Seaton
Tiffany Bush – Charlie Stapleton
Greeters – Nellie & Tammy
Acolytes – Elders

March 18th
Elders – JoAnn Estes – Trace Estes
Deacons – Jody Vazzano – Duane Shaw
Karen Edrington – Marvin Clark
Greeters – Tiffany & Raeanna Bush
Acolytes – Elders

March 25th
Elders – Pat Schleicher – Jim Clinkenbeard
Deacons – Kandy Floyd – Jerry Sharp
Shirley Calhoon – Eddie Boyd
Greeters – Teresa Eller – Kandy Floyd
Acolytes – Elders

WHITE CHURCH PRAYER LIST

Pastor Dan
Barbara Atkins, Cecile Clark, Kathy Cygiel, Cleo Erickson, Jerry Essig, Kandy Floyd,
Dora Lee Schaefer, Brenda Robnett, Ron Seaton, Gene Walker

Karen & Scott Salsbury Friends of Martha Mason
Patricia Carroll Friend of Jerry Sharp
Dale Sharp Brother of Jerry Sharp
Tanya Keller Cousin of Rose Likes
Don & Barb Salsbury Friends of Martha Mason
David Rose Grandson of David & Jonanne Rose
Clay Floyd Husband of Kandy Floyd
Ann Strauss Sister of Kandy Floyd
Kyle Schleicher Son of Paul Schleicher
Vergie Mother of Teresa Eller
Karen Bond Cousin of Kandy Floyd
Dave & Ruth Ann Meredith Friends of Kandy Floyd
Royce Bounds Son-in-law of John & Dorothy Kreiser
Cody Grove Great nephew of Jo Ann Estes
Jimmy Dominque Buck Wright’s daughter’s boyfriend
Melanie Moore Niece of Jim & Vickie Eaton
Tiffany Granddaughter of Norene Mealman
Kathleen Vig Niece of Reva Beard
Linda Arvin Friend of Tiffany Bush
Marcie Reynolds Aunt of Tiffany Bush
Myke Beekman Upcoming surgeries
Vera Shaw Friend of Cyndi Huff
Rick Beard Son of Reva Beard
Donald Morlan Brother of Tiffany Bush
Robin Denham Daughter-in-law of Mickie Denham
Nancy Luikart Friend of Martha Mason
Orville James Grandpa of Jessica Scott’s by marriage
Majorie Toll Friend of Reva Beard
Jerry Mehl Classmate of Vickie Eaton
Teresa & Bob Herron Friends of Tiffany Bush
Richard Wagner Relative of Martha Mason
Henry Brooks Friend of Brad Burns

OUR HOMEBOUND & NURSING HOMES

Wilma Cicero, Maria Justice, Millie Lundine,
Martha Nill, Mary Rasdall, Goldie Smyth,
Goldie Zimmerli, Ruth Zimmerli,
Nettie Johnson – Mother of Pat Schleicher

OUR SERVICE MEN AND WOMEN

Jason Chaney, Robert Chase, Clifford Clone, James T. Eaton, James Erickson,
Jr. Scotty Griffin, Andrew & Ronda Hedges, Matt Lile, Alex Payne, Trevor Petsch,
John Scott, Cpl. Karr Charles Stapleton, Stephen & Deanna Sheets, Donnie Stuart III,
Mykah Sibley, Kristian Payne, Cody Sibley,
Ensign Jordan Hopson U.S.C.G.

The “CALL”
Dietrich Bonhoeffer, in his epic book, The Cost of Discipleship, writes about this very thing. It is perhaps my favorite text in any book, other than the Bible itself. It is a must read and is copied below. The Cost of Discipleship, Dietrich Bonhoeffer, pg.57-58.
The call [to Levi] goes forth, and is at once followed by the response of obedience. The response of the disciples is an act of obedience, not a confession of faith in Jesus. How could the call immediately evoke obedience? The story is a stumbling block for the natural reason, and it is no wonder that frantic attempts have been made to separate the two events. By hook or by crook a bridge must be found between them. Something must have happened in between, some psychological or historical event. Thus we get the stupid question: Surely the publican (tax collector) must have known Jesus before, and that previous acquaintance explains his readiness to hear the Master’s call.

Unfortunately our text is ruthlessly silent on this point, and in fact it regards the immediate sequence of the call and response as a matter of crucial importance. It displays not the slightest interest in the psychological reasons for a man’s religious decisions. And why? For the simple reason that the cause behind the immediate following of call by response is Jesus Christ himself. It is Jesus who calls, and because it is Jesus, Levi follows at once. This encounter is a testimony to the absolute, direct, and unaccountable authority of Jesus.
There is no need of any preliminaries, and no other consequence but obedience to the call. Because Jesus is the Christ, he has the authority to call and to demand obedience to his word. Jesus summons men to follow him not as a teacher or a pattern of the good life, but as the Christ, the Son of God.

MY WORDS
I often reflect on my own life, especially in January because it is my Spiritual birthday month, and I wonder, “How does a man in his mid 30’s completely change his career of over 20years to go into the ministry and preach the Gospel?” I can only come up with one answer, “Because it was Jesus!” I simply could not say ‘no’ to him at that point. Make of that whatever you’d like theologically, but for me it simply points to Jesus and his authority as the Son of God, just as Bonhoeffer so beautifully articulates. When we meet Jesus and he calls us, “Come follow me,” there is only one thing to do – get up and go. We know from Scripture that some received the call and walked away, so it is obviously not automatic. But, for me, there did not seem to be any other credible option, and for that I say, “Thanks be to God!”

Let’s follow Jesus together!

Pastor Dan