March 18th, 2012

Today we discussed the parable of the good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)

Things to know:

Couples retreat this weekend

• Please let Blake or Amy know when you are planning to leave so they can help organize carpooling if necessary


• Also, please get $60 for the weekend to either Blake or Amy if you have not done so already

Men's Retreat

• May 4-6


• More details to come, contact Blake Waddell with questions

Watch for mealtrain.com email for Stange family

Prayer Requests:

• Belize and Cosa Rica mission teams leaving this week


• Elissa's brother Aaron


• Couple's retreat


• Baas' new baby, Benjamin


• Stange's new baby, Sebastian


• Mandy and Chris Williams and twins


• Blake's coworker has a 13 yr old neice (Cassie) with lymphoma


• Amy's mom finished last round of chemo

Next Week: study of another of Jesus' parables (not sure which one)

Have a Great Week,

Jason

March 11th, 2012

A famine turns into a blessing... A son who was dead is now alive... Our God is an awesome God! Luke 15:11-32

This week...
We discussed the parable of the lost son in Luke 15:11-32.

Casey even gave out some homework. Study Isaiah 57:14-21 alongside the parable of the lost son. What parallels do you see in these verses?

Next week...
I guess I'm not sure? But come, it is bound to be eye-opening and inspirational! Perhaps there will be donuts involved. :)

Prayer Requests...
~ Pastor Mike - his transition in life and in ministry
~ Elissa's brother Aaron and the whole family as he transitions this week to a new facility
~ Melissa as she nears the end of her pregnancy
~ Blake and Tevin travelling home today

Things to know...
~ Camping trip the last weekend in July. Be thinking about whether or not you would like to go. Location has not yet been determined. More information coming in the next few weeks. Contact Amy Storm for more details.
~ Sunday, March 25th - there is a Sunday school teacher meeting for the first 10 minutes of our normal meeting time. Pastor Ben would ask that anyone available to spend 10 minutes in with the babies, 2-3 yr olds, and the kindergarten class rooms would be greatly appreciated.

Have a great week!

Fredel

March 4th, 2012

March already? Really... Wow time can really fly by... I always think it helps to really stop and thank the Lord in all circumstances.

Today...
We reviewed the Encountering Jesus stories we have learned about in the past 8 weeks or so and discussed some "Cool Jesus Stuff"!

Next week...
We will be starting to discuss salvation and preparing our hearts for the Easter season.

Prayer Requests...
~ The Baas's - new baby

Things to know about...
~ April 20th Casting Crowns concert in Sioux Falls. You can still get tickets. If you have plans to go, you can meet anyone else from the church that is going at Bracco's at 4:30pm that Friday for eating before the concert.
~ Meal Train email going out for the Baas family

I challenge each of us to have our heads up and see what opportunities God presents us to serve others and him!

Have a great week!
Fredel