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Mountain Bible
Church
302
E Rancho Road
Payson,
AZ 85541
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 Dear Joel,
If you missed the Festival of
Booths Sunday night, you missed a great time!
It was the hope of our
Children's Director, Mark Kile, to redeem this holiday from the evil
influence in our community and turn it into an opportunity for family fun
while giving our kids a safe alternative to hang out and get all the
candy they could want! Guess what....it happened! Thanks to
everyone who provided bags and bags of candy and over a thousand
cupcakes!!! And thanks to everyone who worked so hard creating and
hosting a booth! And thanks to the whole MBC church
family who supported this effort in many different ways. Ideas are
already pouring in for next year in how to make this a community event,
because obviously when Mountain Bible members get challenged they rise to
it in grand fashion! Speaking of fashion the costume contest
winners were: Benny Rodriguez (Laundry Basket), Mr. Ellis (Roman
Soldier), Hunter Hoff (Fireman), Preston Miller (Hobo), Jewel Johnson
(Fairy), Caden Cobb (Mummy), Abby Hazelo (Present), Lynell Seeley (Pippy
Longstocking), Joey Clark (Clown), Amitee Hanewinckel (Fairy), Joey Davis
(Dinosaur) and Best Family Johnson's as the cast of Alice and
Wonderland. And a special award for best booth goes to Barry and Linda
Lee Hoff for Goliath!!! Think and plan now for Festival of Booths,
2011 Sunday night October 30th.
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 What does our future hold at MBC?
A pretty important question I
would say. There is an old adage that is always true: "If you
shoot for nothing, you'll hit it every time". What are we
shooting for at Mountain Bible Church? Do we have a vision? A
plan? Do we believe God has some truly special things for us in the
future? How do we intentionally move toward what we believe He has
called us to do?
Last Sunday night, I met with
about eighty people from our MBC family and shared with them, in some
detail, where I believed God was taking us in the next year
to eighteen months as a ministry. It was exhilarating for me to
think about all the things that are already in place, and others
we are presently embarking on toward reaching our vision for Christ
here at Mountain Bible. What is our vision? What is our
plan? How does it all tie together? To answer all of these
questions, I'd like to encourage you to get and read a copy of the elder
report that Jana emailed to the church body this past week.
If you don't have e-mail access, hardcopies are available at the church
office and at the weekend services. Now go...boil up some steaming
hot chocolate, sink into your favorite chair and read deeply about
what our future holds here at MBC. I believe you'll be just as
excited and encouraged as I am regarding God's present and future work
here at Mountain Bible!
Special Thanksgiving Offering
For many years, Mountain Bible has collected a special
offering at the end of November coinciding with the Thanksgiving
holiday. Each year, the elder board determines how the offering
will be used to impact Christ's kingdom. This offering replaces our
regular weekly offering and has been used for a variety of different
purposes over the years such as expediting the payoff of our mortgage
debt. Consequently, MBC is presently debt free in regard to our
facilities! The offering has also been used for other special
projects and outreach efforts at MBC and beyond. Many local
ministries outside of MBC have greatly benefitted through receiving
significant gifts from this offering as well. Please be in prayer
as to how God would have you contribute to our Thanksgiving offering
later this month.
CLICK HERE to connect to the Fall Quarterly
Vision Meeting Notes.
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 Men's Breakfast
The series we are using this year is called the Game Plan
for Life. We had 72 men at the first session, which dealt with the
topic "Who is the Coach?" The second session addressed
the topic of "The Ultimate Playbook" , and the third session on
November 19 will look at "Freedom!" with Chuck Colson as the
special guest. This has been a great study and well worth the
effort to get up a little early. We start at 6:15 sharp and end at
7:30. I look forward to studying with you in the coming
months. Pastor Kraig
Kingdom Builders
Concert
On November 19 at 7:00pm former news anchor Mike Chamberlin
will be with us to share some of his music and humor. We will meet
in building C. Invite your friends for a fun filled
evening. The concert is free. For more
information contact Pastor
Kraig 472-7800
Renewal of Wedding vows, Sunday November 14 at 3:00pm in
building C. Sign-up with pastor Kraig 472-7800
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 Children & Family Ministry
As
a parent myself, I enjoy reading different resources that help Johnna and
me in our parenting. One of my favorites is Parent Life.
I recently read an article in the November issue that I think will be
helpful. 3 Dynamics of a Mission-Minded Family,
by Ann Dunagan. The main three points were as follows:
Dynamic
#1 - A mission-minded family is focused on eternity. Mission-minded
families have a focused purpose for life.
Dynamic #2 - A mission-minded family lives in submission. A
mission-minded family is submitted. There is total submission to
God and His purposes.
Dynamic #3 - A mission-minded family is strategically aimed. Each
person in your family has specific gifts and callings, and you also have
a destiny as a family. God has placed you together as a powerful
unit, so seek the Lord for His purpose for you as a team.
To read the rest of this article, you can find a copy of Parent Life
in one of our Children's Classrooms in Building A, or ask Mark Kile or
any Adventure Land teacher.
What an opportunity we have
as parents. God has entrusted us with His wonderful
children!!!!!!!!!!!!
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 Women's
Ministry
Christmas Cards for The
Troops: You have the opportunity to bless the men and women who
serve to protect our freedoms far away from home and family during the
holidays...which can be a lonely time. It's our privilege to let
them know we are remembering and praying for them, with gratitude, as we
send a Christmas Card with a word of encouragement. Cards have been
donated for that purpose. You may pick up a box at the Women's
Ministry Table, (or donate a box you've purchased) have your family sign
them, add a word of encouragement and return them to the table by
November 14th for timely shipping to the troops. Do not
add postage or seal them.
The Annual Women's Ministry
Christmas Tea will be held Saturday, December 4th. This year's theme is "An
English Christmas". Tickets are $10 and will go on sale
SATURDAY, November 6th, from 10 a.m. - noon in Bldg.
A. Come enjoy refreshments and purchase your ticket. Any
remaining tickets (until sold out) will be available at the Women's
Ministry Table on Sundays until November 21st. Invite
your neighbors and friends to this special event.
Volunteers are needed...for ONE
day...on Monday, November 29th beginning at 8:30 a.m. until
completed. The more hands, the better. Each year, MBC is
beautifully decorated as we celebrate the true meaning of Christmas and
honor the greatest gift ever given! We need the strength of
men to move trees & set them up for decorating, put up outside
lights, and assist in many ways. We need women to help decorate
trees and the interior of both Buildings A & C. Everyone's help
will be appreciated. The beauty of our campus sends a message of
joy to all who pass by. Join us to be a part of that message!
For more information, call Jana or Marilyn Pate at 472-7800 X140.
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 Student
Ministry
Well, fall is upon us. And like the weather, we have seasons
in our lives that change. I have learned in the past couple of years that
trying to fight the change would be like trying to stop the seasons from
changing. I firmly believe that allowing God to take us through the
different seasons of our lives is the only way to grow and progress
through life with some sort of sanity!
Ecclesiastes 3 says....
1 There is a time for everything,
and a season for every activity under the heavens:
2 a time to be born and a time to die,
a time to plant and a time to uproot,
3 a time to kill and a time to
heal,
a time to tear down and a time to build,
4 a time to weep and a time to
laugh,
a time to mourn and a time to dance,
5 a time to scatter stones and a
time to gather them,
a time to embrace and a time to refrain from embracing,
6 a time to search and a time to
give up,
a time to keep and a time to throw away,
7 a time to tear and a time to
mend,
a time to be silent and a time to speak,
8 a time to love and a time to
hate,
a time for war and a time for peace.
9 What do workers gain from their toil? 10 I have seen the burden God has
laid on the human race. 11 He has
made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the
human heart; yetno one can fathom what God has done from beginning to
end. 12 I know that there is nothing
better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live.
Encouraging?.... Only if you trust HIM completely. Mathew
Henry responds to this scripture this way...
"That every change concerning us, with the time and season of
it, is unalterably fixed and determined by a supreme power; and we must
take things as they come, for it is not in our power to change what is
appointed for us."( Mathew Henry )
As you look around and watch your life change and find
yourself challenged in a new way, I encourage you to "look up"
and surrender to The One who is in control. Knowing that the Creator of
the universe wants what is best for us, has brought my family and I
through some pretty crazy "seasons" in our life. I encourage
you to find some excitement and joy in the experience.
The wisdom from Solomon in vs. 12 .... 12 I know that there is nothing
better for people than to be happy and to do good while they live. I had a mentor in my life
about 15 years ago that when asked "how are you?".. he would
respond by saying," well, both feet hit the floor this morning ,it's
gonna be a good day!" So celebrate change and celebrate life, we are
alive and God loves us...embrace what comes your way ....and hang on!
Now to news from Student Ministries:
Wednesday night LIVEWIRE time has changed to 6:30 -8:00pm.
NOVEMBER 8th TSAL
(TO SAVE A LIFE! ) FROM 5-8:30pm. AT THE PHS AUDITORIUM! TELL YOUR
FRIENDS! FREE FOOD AND AN AWESOME MOVIE!! This is a great outreach to
people of all ages. Please be in prayer for the impact this event could
have in the lives of so many.
NOVEMBER 15TH FCA (Fellowship of Christian
Athletes) Kickoff night.
Winter camps... Jr. High Jan 7-9:
High
School Feb 18-21
As always, please feel free to contact me with any
questions.
Call the office or e-mail.. mbcstudentministries@live.com ...........Chris
Barr
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Quick Links
Baptism & Communion -
Sunday, Nov. 7th, Both Morning
Services
Men's Breakfast - Friday, Nov. 19th,
6:15 am - Bldg C
Mike Chamberlin Concert - Friday,
Nov. 19th, - Bldg A
Thanksgiving Offering -
Sunday, Nov. 21st
Monday, Nov. 29th
Hospice Dinner - Wednesday, Dec. 1st - Bldg A
Christmas Tea - Saturday, Dec. 4th
Communion -
Sunday, Dec. 5th
Shoot 4 Heart - Thursday, Dec. 9th
Men's Breakfast - Friday, Dec. 17th,
6:15 am - Bldg C
Family Services - Sunday, Dec. 19th -
Both Services
* Sunday School Classes Special Music
Christmas Eve Services -
Friday, Dec. 24th
4:30 & 6:00 pm
Family Services - Sunday, Dec. 26th -
Decoration Day
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Window
Decals
On an important but lighter note, I'm challenging everyone
this week to take five minutes and put your MBC window decal on your
automobile. If you've never received one, there are a few available
in the church office as well as in the kiosk on Sundays. Before the
weather turns disagreeable, make sure you put this decal on your
car. What an attractive, yet effective way to get the name and
mission of our church out to those in our surrounding community.
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Missions
Corner
Heather,
Elise and I
will be
visiting Payson
from
November 9 to December 5. We are looking forward to being with you
at Mountain
Bible
again! We have
been on
the road of preparation to serve as
a pilot
with
Mission
Aviation Fellowship to serve
isolated
and
un-reached
people in the jungles of Indonesia. While we are visiting Payson we
would love an opportunity
to get
to know you better and to share personally with your family or small
group about this exciting outreach in Indonesia that Mountain Bible is a part
of. We can be reached at thelundholms@gmail.com,
or 616-389-9330.
We have a website, www.rickyandheather.blogspot.com
if you would like to follow along with our progress
and read more about how the Lord is using aviation in
Indonesia. Blessings, we look forward to seeing you soon!
Ricky, Heather, and Elise Lundholm
Mountain Bible Missionaries with Mission Aviation
Fellowship
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Jovial
Jokes from Jana
Twas
the night of Thanksgiving,
but I just couldn't sleep...
I tried counting backwards,
I tried counting sheep.
The leftovers beckoned...the dark meat and white,
but I fought the temptation with all of my might.
Tossing and turning with anticipation,
the thought of a snack became infatuation.
So, I raced to the kitchen, flung open the door
and gazed at the fridge, full of goodies galore.
I gobbled up turkey and buttered potatoes,
stuffing with gravy, green beans and tomatoes.
I felt myself swelling so plump and so round,
till all of a sudden, I rose off the ground.
I crashed through the ceiling, floating into the sky
with a mouthful of pudding and a handful of pie
But, I managed to yell as I soared past the trees...
Happy eating to all -- pass the cranberries, please
If
April showers bring May flowers what do May flowers bring?
Pilgrims!
Why did the turkey cross the road?
It was the chicken's day off.
Why do turkeys always go, "gobble, gobble"?
Because they never learned good table manners!
What sound does a space turkey make?
Hubble, hubble, hubble.
Why did the police arrest the turkey?
They suspected it of fowl play.
Why did the Indian chief wear so many feathers?
To keep his wigwam.
Why
did they let the turkey join the band?
Because he had the drumsticks.
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Upcoming Events
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Worship Services 8:45
& 10:30
302 E Rancho Road
Payson, Arizona 85541
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Next Shoot 4 the Heart
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Tentatively put December 9th on your calendar for the next
Shoot 4 the Heart. We are really excited about the plans for this
one, but can't announce them yet until they are confirmed!
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Contact Information
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Cache Newsletter Editor
Joel Wilson
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