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 New Year Planning
Remember if you have changed your address during the past
year please update our office so that Giving Statements will not get
lost. Also, if you are donating by "Cash" and would like
us to keep track of that, simply put your cash in an envelope with your
name (and address if new) and we'll keep track of that for you.
If you would like to donate to a special cause, i.e., (Benevolent
Fund, Building Fund, Monday Night Dinner's Fund), etc. you don't have to
write two checks. Put the amount and where in your memo of your
check. It's that easy. Thank you for your continued support!
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 "GOD IS
BIGGER THAN..."
Whatever
problems we face, God is always bigger. When we see ourselves and
our circumstances relative to God and His wisdom and power, our problems
seem small by comparison.
Pastor Larry's Sunday morning message series in January will be a great
time not only for our own congregation to be encouraged, but also to
invite others to attend with you.
January 10 - "God is Bigger Than My Fears"
January 17 - "God is Bigger Than My Worries"
January 24 - "God is Bigger Than My Guilt"
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 Happy New Year
from Women's Ministry!
We
are looking forward to 2010 with great expectation and excitement for the
new opportunities and blessings we will experience as God leads us
throughout the year. We pray God's blessing for each one of you.
Come "grow" with us through study and fellowship.
Bible Studies kick-off on Thursday, January 7th. There are both
Thursday morning studies and an evening study available.
There are some changes since the last Newsletter so check the list
below. If you have not yet signed up, we encourage you to come to
the Kick-off at 8:30 a.m. to do so. Following is a list of the
studies
scheduled: Click Here to See Bible
Studies List
Beth Moore
Conference: New on the horizon is our ability
to present nationally known speakers and conferences "live via
satellite". We are excited to host Beth Moore's "So Long,
Insecurity" Women's Conference "live via
satellite" from Atlanta. The Conference is scheduled for April
24th so mark your calendar now and make plans to join us. Watch for
more information next month or click on the following link: Women's Ministry
Special Event
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Note from Pastor Kraig
Membership Class
If
you are interested in joining Mountain Bible Church or would like to get
more information out about Mountain Bible Church you are invited to
a membership Class on January 10th from 3:00-5:00 in building A. If
you have any questions you may call the church office at 472-7800.
Men's Ministry
Our
next men's breakfast will be January 29th in building C at 6:15.
The topic will be men and fellowship. Put this on your calendar and
we will see you there!
Connection Groups
God
has blessed us with many outstanding Bible based groups to get involved
in. Look for the Connection Group brochure on January 17th
2010.
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High School Winter Camp Register
Today
Hope
everyone had a wonderful time over the holidays with family and friends!
God is blessing what is going on in Student Ministries! Students that
have never been to church are hearing for the first time who Jesus really
is. Kids are asking questions, and my staff and I are loving the
opportunity we have to share this information with these students.
Certain students are pursuing a stronger and deeper relationship with the
Lord. Continue to pray for the teenagers and for our winter camps coming
up, that God shows our students how much they need Him.
Jr. High Winter Camp -
January 8-10, 2010
One of our student leaders, Caleb Harrison's dad had a falling accident
at work a couple of weeks ago. Eddie Harrison is recovering, all
surgeries went well. He is doing physical therapy twice a week for
his wrist. The Harrison family want to thank everyone for the
prayers and the financial support.
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Junior High Student Ministries
Welcomes Chris Barr
 Chris Barr has been serving as unofficial leader of the
Junior High Livewire group on Wednesday nights throughout the last
year. Well it's official, Chris and his wife Dani, daughters,
Savannah and Bella and son Grayson are now leading the Junior High
Ministries program. They are thrilled to serving our highly
energetic group or 60+ middle school ladies and gentlemen. Of
course they can't do it without help of the parents and others like Paul
and Ginger Liddell who have also been serving for many years in this age
level. Joe Sanchez is still heading up the student ministries
areas, but is thrilled that Chris officially has the title to help
parents understand why that Chris is taking these kids here and
there. Speaking of there: JR HIGH WINTER CAMP is right around the
corner so pray for all going that this will be a safe and blessed time!Full Sized Flyer for
Junior High Winter Camp
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 Divorce Care
Divorced
or Separated? You don't have to go through it alone. Find
Help, Discover Hope and Experience Healing. Weekly Seminar is on
Monday nights, 6:00 pm, Building C, beginning January 18th. Call Linda
Lee and Barry Hoff to register or for questions 476-4985.
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Pastor
Search
Once
again the pastor search team finds itself securely in God's
hands. We have been in relationship with a very
promising potential lead pastor. Our interview with him
went quite well and we are now checking references. The
next step is a follow up interview and face-to-face
meeting. There are a few other pastors that we are
communicating with that have great potential but we do not have all the
information we need from them as of yet.
We hope you had a Merry Christmas and may you be blessed in the
year to come.
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Gen
X
Gen X wants to thank everyone
for coming out to our first big kick off New Years Eve! We
are in the early stages of planning for our next event that will be a Valentine's Dinner
February 13th 6:00
pm Building C
There
are many small groups getting ready to kick off. Please see
upcoming flyer which will be available January 17th or check back to our
web page. Contact Slade or Becky Gibson or call the church office
for more information.
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Crown
Financial
Are
issues with your personal finances rising to a flash point? Is that
credit card balance getting increasingly larger? Are you at a loss as to
what to do or where to turn? Maybe the 10 week intensive Crown Financial
Small Group study is what you need. In the Christian community today
there is more blindness, rationalization, and unclear thinking about
money than anything else. This class will bring clarity and a biblical
perspective on such subjects as managing your finances, becoming debt
free, budgeting, borrowing and lending, seeking counsel and much more. It
could change your life! Sign-ups begin January 3rd. Watch for the table.
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Jovial
Jokes from Jana
One
day when my daughter Azaeleah was 3 years old, she asked her dad,
"Papa, was Joseph a shepherd?"
"No honey. He was a carpenter," her dad told her.
"Oh, then Mary was a shepherd," she said.
"No, honey. I don't think she was one either."
"Yes she was," stated Azaeleah matter of factly.
"Mary had a little lamb."
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