Church Bulletin October 09, 2022

October 9, 2022
FALL IN ARIZONA— (BRRR!

OCTOBER 9, 2022

Schedule of Church Events

Sunday School: 9:30 AM

Worship Service: 10:30 AM

Women’s Bible Study: Thursday 10:00 AM

Men’s Breakfast: Saturday 7:00 AM

Shepherding groups: Wednesday nights

Church Staff Meeting, this Monday, 4:30 @ Pastor Tom’s

Green's Peak Camp

SEE YOU AT THE GREEN'S PEAK CAMP THIS AFTERNOON AT 3:00 PM OR BEFORE. GO TO FS RD. 117; GO 2-3 MILES TO Green's Peak Camp

Church Growth

Yes, our church is growing, and your church leadership is prayerfully trying to stay ahead of the curve. We added the new parking lot, and we’ve added a new shed room for the youth. We will move the nursery to the existing shed and open that room into the chapel and the commons for additional seating and the commons area for more seating. Please bear with us, and pray for us as we make these transitions. Also, pray that Nav. Co and Timber Mesa Fire will approve our addition plans for the end of our building.

Building Fund

Yes, we have a building fund. You can give to it by designating your gift to the "building fund." We've been paying for the current construction out of this fund. Heavy expenses are coming as we begin construction of the addition. Your prayers, and your gifts are much appreciated. Thanks.

Shepherding Groups

The Bourdon Ranch Rd. Shepherding group has moved to the Salvation Army office in Wagon Wheel Plaza. Lee Copeland is leading it, and he invites those of you in that area to attend. Our other Shepherding Groups are meeting as usual in place. There's been some talk about starting a new group in Overgaard. If you're interested, please contact Pastors Tom or Jim.

Be praying for the November elections that God’s will and presence will be known.

Dealing With Traffic

Driving on today's crowded highways continues to be a challenge, and most challenging is keeping one's cool when someone cuts you off. The human response is immediate anger, but how does that work for a Christian?

Let's be gracious for a moment, and let's assume that the offending person had something on their mind, or they were distracted, or maybe they just didn't see you, which is becoming more common as drivers age.

Is there room for grace and mercy on the highway? Yes, of course. Can we say the same for Christ's church?

Everybody is driving their own car, and equally so, their own life. Things happen; things get off-track, and we often respond out of anger, rather than compassion. The Bible says, "Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger" (Ephes.4.26).

A long time ago, the Disney Studios produced a cartoon featuring Goofy, who was depicted as "Mr. Wheeler." In normal life, he was kind, considerate, and charitable to all, but when he got behind the wheel, he became a monster.

Mr. Wheeler is too often us.

How are you handling the highway, or, more importantly, how are you handling conflict in your church?

One of our members has noted that rather than curse those who cut him off on the highway, he's now blessing them, realizing that each person is struggling with life. They all need Jesus, and Jesus is our Savior and our example.

"Be kind to one another tender-hearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you" (Ephes.4.32).

Pastor Tom

Mr. Wheeler in Action

October 9, 2022

Pulpit Greeter: Chris Lewis

“The Kingdom of God”

“The Time is Fulfilled, and the Kingdom of God is at Hand. Repent, and Believe in the Gospel.”

(Mark 1:15 NKJV)

Pastor Jim Powell

Attendance: 115

Offering: $ 5,590.00

Benevolence: $ 751.00

Building Fund: $ 100.00

Thank you for the Blessing of Giving

Secretary’s Corner Lora Slater 406-868-2144

CHURCH PASTORS AND ELDERS

Pastor Tom Brown

Pastor Jim Powell, Assoc. Pastor/Worship leader Elder Lee Copeland

DEACONS & STAFF

Bill Bujnowski, Lanny Dameron, Chris Lewis, Roger Brown, Lee Larson and Matt Greenwood

Lora Slater – Secretary ♥ John Greer – Media

Cyndi DiMauro– Bookkeeping

Tami Powell – Nursery/Kitchen

Jenny Brundage – Custodian

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