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Financial Note
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If you've moved or changed your address please
update Jana or Penny so your Year-End Giving Statements will make it
to the correct address.
Reminder, all cash (non check) contributions should be
put in an envelope with your name if you want it on your giving
statement.
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Tutors/Volunteers Needed:
Payson Community Christian School is looking for
committed Christian men and women who have a heart for today's youth
and who recognize the importance of teaching and learning from a
Those interested can call Teresa Purtee or Sydney Herrera
at 474-8050.
PCCS Web Page
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Christmas letter from
Tom and Lena Navarro one of our missionaries serving in the Ukraine:
I thought I would wish
you all a Merry Christmas.
We have lots of snow and it has been snowing for a few days now and
below zero for a few days now.
Every one here knows how to celebrate; they gave us a surprise
Christmas tree with presents on the 24th. We weren't expecting it was
a great surprise
We put on a dinner for the Mayor of the city and all the people in
authority, the fire and police department. We just invited them for a
Christmas dinner on the 25th with American food and American
traditions. We thought we would just serve them and share the gospel
at the end. It was a great turn out, we had over 45 come and they all
were very attentive and shocked that we would serve them. There were
some seeds planted so pray that there will be some good relationships
started from this.
In Christ!!
Tom and Lena
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Search Team
The pastorial search team had been meeting
every Thursday for months and months. So due to the holiday's
falling on Thursday's these dedicated members were allowed a couple
of weeks off.
The search will start again here in January so
continue to pray for God to lead them to His pastor He wants for
MBC!
An update from the team is one of items on
the
January 25th
Other meeting
agenda items include: Elder and Deacon Confirmations and Budget
Approval for 2009.
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A Special Offering
A Holiday Blessing
Many families were
blessed by your generosity this holiday season when a special
offering was taken on December 21st.
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Dear Joel,
Here is the second edition of the Cache Newsletter;
December's newsletter can be found on our Archive page of our
website. Look for the line on the Home page that
says "Click Here to see the Archive copies of Cache
News" which will take you to the Archive page of the website.
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How to Unworry in 2009
Is it possible that 2009 will bring to you areas of  concerns that could potentially turn into pockets of
worry? Are there those you know to whom that might happen?
Sunday, January 12th, Pastor Larry will be giving the second
part of the two part series on "How to Unworry in 2009" - a
great time to invite others to attend with you.
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Kingdom Builders
37 Kingdom Builders
went caroling to the Powell House, Payson Care Center, and the Rim
Country Health and Retirement Community. It was a great
experience for all. Dave Mirko and Gil Gabaldon played their
guitars and everyone else sang beautifully (well they sang). We
gave out a lot of hugs and gifts. The love of Jesus went out
that night and we were blessed more than the recipients. It was
a great privilege to do ministry to people who really needed
it. Jesus thank you for coming!!!
There are two opportunities to be in a Kingdom Builder class on
Sunday mornings. Roger Kortman teaches one at 8:45 in building
D and pastor Kraig teaches one at 10:30 in building C. Hope to
see you there!!!
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Student Ministries Happenings 
High School and Junior
High will be meeting together on Wednesday nights for the month of
January studying God's unconditional love.
Dare 2 Share February 27 & 28
High School Mission Mexico Trip March 15-21
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Men's Ministry
It was dark and
cold on December 19th, fifty of our men rose early and made it to the
men's breakfast. Don Beatty and crew fixed a wonderful
breakfast! Dave Yoder and friends led us in worship, and John
Tuebner brought a message from the Lord on how the Pharasees saw
Jesus. It was a great time connecting together and learning
from the Word. The next breakfast will be January 30 at 6:15 in
building C. Roy Sandoval will be speaking. Men it has been
worth all of the effort to get there. God has something for
you!! Pastor Kraig
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Happy New Year from the Women's Ministry Team
 We pray that you will see God's loving
hand touching all that impacts your life in 2009! We look
forward to another very effective year in Women's Ministry as we
serve the needs of our Mountain Bible Church women and the community
in which we live. Uncertainty is all around us...but we
are CERTAIN of this: God is still on His throne and He cares
for us in the midst of uncertain times. Let's share that Love
with those He sends across our path in 2009.
I am both humbled and excited as I look forward to serving you in the
role of Women's Ministry Director, accepting the baton that Jan
Chapek recently passed to me. It has been a personal blessing
to be under Jan's leadership and to be touched by her caring spirit
extended to all women. As Jan steps down from her post, it's
great to know that she continues to be a very active part of Women's
Ministry. As the Lord leads, the WM Board and I will continue
what has become a very effective MBC ministry to and for women.
Be sure to stop periodically at the Women's Ministry table on
Sunday mornings to check out the very latest information and
opportunities that await you! I am available to listen to your
thoughts, ideas or questions so that we may best serve you. You
may reach me at womensministry@mountainbible.org .
Marilyn Pate,
Women's Ministry Director
Bible
Studies: Stop at the Women's Ministry Table to
sign-up for the next Bible Study session that begins Thursday,
January 15th. Both morning and evening studies will be
available. For more information, click on this link to Women's Bible Studies
Girl Time:
Mark your calendar and join us for the next Girl Time event on
February 19th - "Planted to Blossom" is sure to be
inspiring with our speaker, Simone Lake, and a fun evening of
fellowship. Watch for more information soon. Sign up at
the WM table beginning February 1st.
Women's
Ministry Newsletter: Pick up your copy at the
WM table beginning February 1st.
A BIG THANK
YOU! We've been "re-freshened"...by
the newly painted and decorated Ladies Room in Building A! Our
heartfelt thanks to Conrad and Paul Chapek who provided the energy
and time to complete the task and to Conrad and Jan for gifting all
that was needed for this wonderful improvement.
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Children's Ministries
 MBC Children's Ministry is very excited about a
new direction we are taking. Our focus is on The Family.
We are blessed to spend an hour a week with your children. We
would also like to spend time with you! We are starting a series
of classes, beginning with Building Strong Families. We can
laugh together, and learn Biblical Truths to gain even more
closeness, caring skills and commitment in your most important
relationships. So, let's help each other build a strong
family. Classes will be held on Mondays, beginning January
12th, 6:00 pm at MBC in Building C. For more information,
contact Mark Kile 978-0677
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Get Connected This Spring
Life
Partners Marriage Class continue. If you
attended the Life Partners Seminar, you are encouraged to join the
class on Thursday
evenings.
If interested,
please call Larry Fait by January 8th. 474-2851.
"Bridges
- Christians Connecting with Muslims" Six
week study, Wednesday nights at 7:00 pm, beginning January 21st at
Willis & Beth Creighton's home. $10 for
materials. Call Creightons to register . 468-6468
Share Jesus
Without Fear Class begins for three weeks, Monday
night, January 26th, 6:00 pm in Building A. Call the office to
sign up. 472-7800.
Crown
Financial Ministries Class In these economically
challenging times there is help and hope. The 10 week Crown
Financial Ministries class offers a biblical
perspective on earning, spending, giving and getting out of
debt. For more info or to sign up, see our table in the foyer
today.
D4K (Divorce
Care for Kids) is a special group to help
children heal from the pain caused by a separation or divorce.
For 13 weeks,
children become
involved in a fun, caring group in a "safe" and
"neutral"
environment to recognize and share their feelings. The topics
help children learn that God's love strengthens them and helps them
turn their sadness to hope and their anger to joy. D4K will be
held on Tuesday evenings, 6:00 pm, in
Building A, beginning January 20th. Divorce Care for Adults
will take place at the same time. Sign up and receive
more
information today at the table on the patio.
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Jovial Jokes from Jana
 One summer evening during a violent
thunderstorm a mother was tucking her small boy into bed. She
was about to turn off the light when he asked with a tremor in his
voice, "Mommy, will you sleep with me tonight?"
The mother smiled and gave him a reassuring hug. "I can't,
dear," she said. "I have to sleep with
Daddy."
A long silence was broken at last by his shaky little voice:
"The big sissy."
"A merry heart does good like a medicine..." Proverbs
17:22
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We are sorry we can't put everything in our monthly
Cache that many people have requested, after all it is just a
newsletter not an Encyclopedia. Some times we will just
give a teaser of the subject and there will be a link to go to our
website to read the article tied to the teaser. If you enjoy
this newsletter and know someone who would like to kept up with what
is happening at MBC forward it on to them using the link below.
In Him and Because of His Love,
Joel Wilson
Mountain Bible Church
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