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Financial News
from Penny
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Your support of our missionaries and specific mission
trips have been a blessing to spread God's Word around the
globe. We are
continually researching the proper and legal way to support those
missionaries. Publication
526 from the IRS states that an individual can contribute to MBC and
we in turn help a worthy individual; however, the congregation cannot
designate a specific individual. Once this is done, the
contribution becomes a "non deductible"
contribution. Please list the organization that the missionary
is supported through (i.e., Avant for the Haddad's, or Frontiers for
the Nutter's or Biblical Missions for the Cox, Mexico Mission,
Ukraine Mission, etc.). Remember,
we list the organizations on the back of the bulletin each
week. Two of
our missionaries are not currently with an organization. Alfonso Rodriguez and Tom
Navarro. If
your check is labeled for those individuals, we can forward the funds
on; however, it is not a tax deductible donation. Until they are under the
umbrella of a Mission Group, they are considered individuals in the
eyes of the IRS. If
you have any questions, please feel free to call Penny.
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Young Single Adults
Connection Group
Coming!
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Although we are not young nor are we single,Jana &
Joel Wilson are working with Isaac Bradford & his wife from
Calvary to make sure the Young Single Adults of Payson are in the
Word and having Fellowship with others their age.
Right now a Bible Study at Calvary on Friday nights 6:30 pm can be
attended. Eventually this study will be moving to the 1st &
3rd Friday's of each month and the 2nd & 4th Friday's we will
meet at Scoops. So go to Calvary Kitchen 6:30 pm for now and we
will go to Scoops after the study when we make the transition!
Also, send your name, address, email, cell phone number, whether you
have unlimited texting, school plans to Joel at
joel@mountainbible.org
so that we can put you on a special monthly newsletter geared just
for you.
Parents, if your child is away at school right now please forward
this information to them or to me and I will add them to this monthly
Virtual Bible Study list to keep them in the loop.
Seniors in High School we want to help you transition to whatever
wherever your next step is too! So send us your information as
well!
In Him and Because of His Love
Joel
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Jovial Jokes from Jana
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A man was
telling his neighbor, "I just bought a new hearing aid. It cost
me four thousand dollars, but it's state of the art. It's
perfect!"
"Really?" answered the neighbor. "What
kind is it?"
"Twelve thirty..."
Thought for the day:
If you can't be kind, at least have the decency to be
vague.
Brought to you by Mike's Funnies
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Dear Joel,
A 2011
Calendar of upcoming events is at the bottom of the HOME page on our
website, compare your calendar today! www.mountainbible.org
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Spread A Little 'Love'
Around
 Mary Martin was a renowned Broadway musical star in
years gone by. The story is told of her preparing for an on
stage appearance in the famous musical South Pacific.
Just before the curtain rose, she was handed a note from a
courier. The note was from renowned writer and theatrical
producer Oscar Hammerstein who was, at the time, on his
deathbed. The short note simply, yet profoundly, stated the
following: "Dear Mary, a bell's not a bell 'til you
ring it. A song's not a song 'til you sing it. Love in
your heart is not put there to stay. Love isn't love...'til you
give it away".
Although February is considered the 'month of love',
there is truly no such month for the Christian. Because of
Christ's unfathomable love shown for us on the cross, every day is a
fresh reminder of what love, ultimately, means. But, much like
in Hammerstein's words to his protégé, love is a 'verb'. Just
because one possesses the love of Christ and the desire to share that
love with others...it isn't shared automatically. We must make
time, following the guidance of God's spirit, to spread love into the
lives of others who are, quite often, desperately in need of Christ's
touch. Using the *acronym L-O-V-E, let's consider four simple
ways we can more effectively distribute God's love in 2011 throughout
Mountain Bible Church and our Payson community in general:
L - listen
when others are speaking
O - overlook
petty faults and forgive failures
V -
value other people for who they are
E -
express love in practical ways
*L-O-V-E acronym from a book entitled Seeds
of Greatness by Dennis Waitley
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Notes from
Pastor Kraig
Men's
Breakfast
Men's breakfast will be Friday
February 25th in building C at 6:15. We have had a
very good attendance this year for the Joe Gibbs Game Plan for Life
series. The kitchen crew has done a great job this year and the
only thing that could be missing is you. Plan to be there and
bring a friend. Pastor Kraig
Men's Discipleship Groups
Friday at 6:00am at Crosswinds
Restaurant
Saturday at 8:00am at Lud Kaftan's
home
Wednesday at 5:00pm in building D
taught by Denny Morse
Kingdom Builders
Valentines Dinner February 12th
at Mountain Bible the cost is $12.00 per couple. You may
purchase tickets in the Ramada on Sundays. Space is
limited. This will be an all Church event.
Sunday Bible Study
8:45 in the library Bob McQueen is the
teacher
10:30 in
building C Pastor Kraig is the teacher
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 On January 29th
over 100 women attended the "Enlisted" presentation with Michelle
Rauscher and Kris Sawyers from Cornerstone Church in Chandler.
This model for our "Lifestyle Coaching" Program gives us
tools and resources opening many avenues for us to live as encouragers
to those women who God sends into our lives and across our
paths. If you were not able to attend, or if you attended and
have some questions, please call Jeri Chilson at 928-474-2880 or Sue
Bishop at 978-1630 to get some answers!
Mark your calendar for the following
Women's Ministry events coming up over the next several month:
March 10th, 6-8 p.m. is our next "Girl Time
Gathering". "Reaping What We
Sow" will feature our own GT Interest Group...the "Girl
Time Gardeners". It promises to be an evening of fun,
laughter and friendship you won't want to miss.
Also coming up, our Spring Women's
Conference, "Going Beyond: Life Interrupted"
Simulcast, on April 1st & 2nd
(Friday evening and Saturday morning), with speaker Priscilla Shirer,
and music by Anthony Evans. Priscilla is the daughter of
well-known preacher, Tony Evans. More details will be
forthcoming.
We will also host another Beth Moore
simulcast on September 10th...so save the date!
For each of these activities, check
the Women's Ministry table on Sunday mornings or email me at womensministry@mountainbible.org for more information.
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 I read the following quote recently and I thought it
might encourage you........
"If I had the wisdom of Solomon,
the patience of John, the meekness of Moses, the strength of Samson,
the obedience of Abraham, the compassion of Joseph, the tears of
Jeremiah, the poetic skill of David, the prophetic voice of Elijah,
the courage of Daniel, the greatness of John the Baptist, the
endurance and love of Paul, I would still need redemption through
Christ's blood, the forgiveness of sin. "
-- R. L. Wheeler
(Kind of puts it all in perspective doesn't it?)
Coming up in Student Ministries.....
Feb 18th -21st
High School winter camp. (Still in need of some
scholarship funds!)
Have a great month !
Chris
Contact me at the office or....
mbcstudentministries@live.com
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February is
a fun family month!!!
Exciting things are happening in our Children's
Ministry Wing!!!!! Watch for the exciting adventures to come in
March!!!!
This month we
have two major events to report:
1.
All MBC Valentine's Dinner - Saturday, February
12th, 6:00 pm in Building A. $12 per couple
(What a deal!!!!)
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Come with your
Sweetheart for Fine Dining and Romance!!! Tickets are on sale
Sunday in the Ramada, and in the MBC office during the week.
Seats are limited!
Date Night
Child Care!!!! Child
care will be available the First and Third Fridays of the month,
beginning February 18th, at MBC Building A from 5:30 -
8:30 pm. $5 per child pays for the whole evening. Use our
fantastic Child care services and take your sweetheart out for a
night on the town!!!
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In Him and
Because of His Love,
Joel Wilson
Mountain Bible Church
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