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Posted by Tom Welch on August 20, 2009 under News | Be the First to Comment

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Reaching Out

The results are in and the tribe has spoken: We need to do much more to get the word out about our church!  We had some great ideas generated at our special congregational meeting last Sunday (check the last post for the slideshow.)

But here’s one you can put into practice today. We’ll call this the Outreach Idea of the Week. Each week we will post one practical way you can reach-out to those around you. Then the next Sunday we’ll share how our efforts went.

Outreach Idea of the Week: One way of showing someone you care while at the same time connecting with them spiritually is very simple: prayer. Commit to asking a friend neighbor or coworker how you can pray for them. You can simply say something like, “I try to pray for various people every day, is there any way I can pray for you?” It’s a way to show you care in a non-threatening way! But if you ask – make sure you do pray!

Why not ask a friend, neighbor, or co-worker how you can pray for them today?  Next Sunday, I’ll ask how things went – so be ready to share!

The well wisher of your soul’s happiness,

Pastor Tom

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Debbie S: Chris returns from Japan Aug. 26th for a job interview and to begin working.  Ai will remain until her visa interview (Sept. 28th in Tokyo).  Please pray for an earlier visa interview for Aug. 31st so she can return to America.

Jim P.: Pray for Whitney’s spiritual health and protection.

Andria M.: Please pray for motivation for my brother who has run into several dead ends in his job search.

Susan F: Please pray for Lindsey as she is struggling at home, work, and school.  Let her find that moving closer to God will give her the right focus.

Nancy: Pray for my mother who has severe bronchitis and shortness of breath with cysts in her lungs.  She’s been through 2 rounds of antibiotics and steroids too.  She sees a Pulmonary Specialist this week. May the Lord draw her close to Him through this difficult trial.  Pray for the Lord’s wisdom for our congregation as we seek to move forward in a new direction.

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This Week:

  • Governing Board Meeting: Wed. at 7PM at the Phillips.
  • Sunday, August 16th –
    • 9:15 AM – Family Bible Classes for all ages.
    • 10:30 AM – Worship Service
  • Coming this September – Dinners for 6! We will have sign ups the next few Sunday mornings for participation in Dinners for 6. What is Dinners for 6? It’s a gathering of 6 fellow church attendees that will meet once a month with 2 people taking a month to either host a meal in your home or choose a restaurant to dine. You can make it anything you want, time after church on a Sunday, Friday night gathering at your favorite restaurant, mid week festivities – whatever works out for your fellow diners! It will be a great opportunity for fellowship and growing deeper together.

Set-Up for Sunday:

  • Set-up: Joe Relich
  • Nursery: Tricia Phillips

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Mike & Sue Farho (Tunisia) – Ramadan is from August 22 to September 20.  Pray for the Farho’s that they will have opportunities to share with Muslims about our Heavenly Father.

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