Sunday, April 29, 2012

April 29, 2012

Today we discussed the parable of the sower:  Mark 4:1-8

Next week: the parable of the weeds:  Matthew 13:24-30

Things to know:
~Men's retreat May 4-6, it's still not too late to sign up, contact Blake Waddell for info
~Camping weekend July 27-29th, Chief White Crane Campground near Yankton - Amy has reserved the spots for those signed up, there still may be spots in the same area available if you are still interested, contact Amy Storm
~House painting project June 23rd weekend, more details to come

Prayer:
~Tim's brother at Mayo clinic
~Lisa and baby Caleb
~John's brother in Afghanistan and his family
~Amy and Fredel's Grandmother / family
~Heidi's Step-Grandfather Joe and family
~Shawn's friend and his son, Ryan
~Jason G's brother and sister-in-law

Sunday, April 22, 2012

April 22, 2012

Today we discussed Psalm 27:4

"One thing I ask of the LORD, this is what I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life, to gaze upon the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple."

Next Week ?

Things to know:
~House painting project - We decided that we would still like to help with this project even though it will not be funded by "Paint Mitchell." We will still shoot for the June 23rd weekend and will pass along more details as we know them.
~Men's retreat May 4-6 - Please try to sign up by next Sunday if you plan to attend so that plans can be made for food and travel. Contact Blake Waddell.
~Camping weekend July 27-29 - Amy Storm will make reservations this week, so contact her soon if you would like a spot.

Prayer Requests:
~Lisa and Jesse, and new baby Caleb
~Tim's brother going to Mayo Clinic for diagnosis of heath problems
~John's brother in Afghanistan and his family
~Fredel and Amy's Grandmother, difficult few weeks
~Heidi's Grandmother and Step-Grandfather, health concerns
~Youth in our church and community in this busy time of change
~Pastor Ben, Maria, Pastor Paul, and Ruth, safe travel home from retreat
~Daddy-Daughter Dance recital participants

Have a blessed week,
Jason

Sunday, April 15, 2012

April 15, 2012

Today: we watched a video from and discussed one of the sessions of a Marriage study called "I Love You More" by Les and Leslie Parrott.

This session talked about how your attitudes affect your relationships. There was an activity at the end that allowed you to consider how positive or negative your thinking is.

Next week: not sure?

Things to know:
~Casting Crowns Concert - Friday Apr 20 at 7 pm Reservation at Braccos in Sioux Falls at 4:30 for anyone who would like to eat together before the concert.
~Camping weekend - Thurs, Fri, and Sat July 26,27,28 contact Amy Storm if interested thestorms@santel.net
~Paint Mitchell project - We were unable to get the painting project funded through the Paint Mitchell event, we will discuss next week how we may still be able to help get this project done
~Men's Retreat - May4,5&6 sign up is in the church foyer contact Blake Waddell for more info bwaddell@wpbpepsi.com

Prayer Requests:
~John S. back to work this week
~Eric M. and family while away for work
~Youth, for wisdom and good decision-making skills with busy times of prom and graduations upcoming
~Legacy Builders group, that we would be able to keep Christ in focus as we get busy this summer
~Praise for much-needed rain

Have a great week,
Jason

Tuesday, April 3, 2012

April 1, 2012

The Criminal on the Cross - This week we discussed another encounter with Jesus that helped prepare our hearts to enter Holy Week. We read Luke 23:32-43 and talked about how Jesus responded to the criminal being crucified beside him.

Prayer Requests:
* Mission Team in Costa Rica (returned Monday night)
* Praise for Belize Mission Trip
* Walz's - travel to visit Aaron next weekend
Aaron - pray for safety for him and the choices he's making
* Zilla's, Morgan's, and Sedlmeier's
* Family of Amy and Fredel as they deal with the loss of their Uncle Pat

Camping Weekend
We are planning a camping weekend for the last weekend of July (27-29). If you would like to go, please let Amy Storm know. She will be making reservations in the next couple of weeks.

Next Week - There will be no Sunday School. Northridge will be having three services that morning in celebration of Easter.