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IPCHURCH STAFFDoug Newton, Senior Pastor

Greg Groves, Pastor of Christian Education and YouthCarl Brannon, Pastor of Discipleship and OutreachMargie Newton,* Pastor of Prayer and Counseling

Tom & Nora Ryan,* Pastor to SeniorsLisa Barber,* Director of Early Childhood/Family Ministries; Heather Summers,* Nursery Coordinator

Susan Chism,* Administrative Assistant In Finance Joel Gropp, Executive Producer of Worship and Programming

Christie Kessinger,* Director of Grade School MinistriesLinda Liss, Head Custodian; Kay Anna Warthen, Custodian

Kristen Markell, Director of Music Ministries; Jeff Wilson,* Music MinistriesCarolyn Martin,* Director of Communication

Bob & Kelly Rinella,* Young TeensLaurel Shaw, Operations Manager

Tina Watterson, Director of Congregational Care and Connection

*Indicates Part-time PersonnelAll staff emails are first name.last name@greenvillefmc.org

BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION 2013-2014

1367 Illinois Route 140 | Greenville, IL 62246 | (618)664-2584 | www.greenvillefmc.orgWelcome to Greenville Free Methodist ChurchGreenville Free Methodist Church April 6, 2014

Sunday School Bolivia Offering: $ 630

Equipping a People Reaping a Harvest Continuing the VisionYour designated gift to the building fund helps us

pay down our debt on the CE/Youth Annex

3.95 m−Original Cost (Constr. 05/08); $2,681,112−Remaining on loan as of 04/01/14$20,000 Needed for Monthly Mortgage Payment and 10% Tithe

Missions Tithe: 10% of funds raised for cost of construction are used to build overseas

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Pastor Doug Newton, ChairGinny Borwick

Jim ButtsJohn Dawdy

Kent KroberCarolyn Martin

Jerry Moyer

Dawn MulhollandGeorge PetersLaura Pierce

THANK YOU FOR YOUR FAITHFUL GIVINGMarch (5 Weeks of Giving)

Operations/Building Fund Budget Needed(Of this amount, $20,000 needed for Building)

Actual Received

Oper./Building Fund Budget Needed YTDExpenses Year to Date

Actual Received Year to Date

$ 113,850

$ 114,627

$ 296,013$ 286,789$ 284,712

We seek to introduce God to a world that needs to know He’s real through offering

TRUTH FREEDOM TRANSFORMATION

@greenvillefmc #Believing God

Why do many Christians have such a struggle to believe and experience God's grace? We've been learning that we can't force ourselves to believe anything. Faith is a gift from God. But we can "lean" in directions that opens our heart and mind to the faith God provides. So where must we lean to become more confident in God's grace, kindness, and mercy?

If you are our guest today, please stop by one of the Welcome Centers before you leave to get more information and a gift.If you have children, we provide very safe surroundings andwonderful activities. See more information inside this folder.

Please fill out a Communication Card when it is distributedand place it in the basket on your way out. Don’t hesitate tojot down a prayer request. Again, welcome, as we worshipGod for who He is and listen to what He says.

COMING SOON...

Choral Call to WorshipThis Is Amazing Grace−Young Teen Choir

Worship in SongJesus, Messiah; Lord, I Need You; Purify;Amazing Grace (My Chains Are Gone)

Presentation of Tithes and OfferingsOffertory−Young Teen Choir−Great I Am

MessageDaniel 2, Leanings or Seethings?

Pastor Doug Newton

8:45 a.m. Service

10:30 a.m. Service

ADULT CLASSES

8:45 a.m.

Connecting Point ClassLed by Pastor Carl Brannon and Tina Watterson (Young Teen Room)

9:00 a.m.

Exploring Life Issues from a Biblical PerspectiveLed by Rich Beans and Norm Hall (C101)

Parables of JesusLed by Lori Gaffner (FMY Room)

10:30 a.m.

Financial Peace UniversityLed by Lisa Barber (FMY Room)

Book of Amos: There is an End to God's PatienceLed by Kent Krober (C101)

Musing through MatthewLed by Dan Jensen (C103)

Wisdom from the BibleLed by Rich Stephens, Doane Bonney, and Tom Ryan (C105)

Walking in the Light: Victory Over SinToday: True or False?Led by Ray Myers (C107)

PARENTS: If you are keeping your infant with you during the service, but need to step out at any time, the Lounge area in the CE/Youth Annex is available as a cry room. The service is shown on the screen in that room.

NURSERY provided for infants and toddlers from 8:45 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

YOUTH SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSESHigh School — Room C103, 9:00 a.m.Junior High Girls — Room C105, 9:00 a.m. Junior High Boys — Room C107, 9:00 a.m.

EARLY CHILDHOOD (2’s - Kindergarten) 8:45 a.m. Sunday School 10:00 a.m. Fruits of the Spirit 10:45 a.m. Application Hour

GRADE SCHOOL (Grades 1-5) 8:45 a.m. Kids’ Church 10:45 a.m. Sunday School

(Grade School children should be picked up at 10:00 a.m. to attend the opening of the worship service with their parents.)

TODAY @ GFMC

Jo Ann Noble, OrganPastor Greg Groves

Wonderful Grace of Jesus No. 198Arise, My Soul, Arise No. 199

Matthew 5:20-22, 6:14-15, 5:38-45Grace Greater Than Our Sin No. 201

Great I Am Young Teen ChoirOld Hundredth

Daniel 2, Leanings or Seethings? Pastor Doug Newton

Amazing Grace No. 202

PreludeCall to Worship/InvocationCongregational Songs

Scripture RecitationCongregational SongPrayerPresentation of Tithes and OfferingsOffertoryDoxology/BlessingMessage

CommunionCongregational SongBenediction

...a place where new folks can be included, noticed, and welcomed

...a place where folks from two worship services can mingle and visit

...a place where old and young cross paths

...a ministry which extends the spirit of hospitalityJoin us from 10:00 to 10:25 in the Commons Area of the CE/Youth Annex.

BELIEVING GODFIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT

Pastor Greg Groves, Pastor Doug Newton,Pastor Carl Brannon, Kristen Markell

Leaders in Worship

The April Communion Offering will go to support Jubilee House.

ELECTION FOR LEADERSHIP POSITIONS TODAY. All Full Members of the GFMC Society are invited to vote today or next Sunday for positions open on the BOARD OF ADMINISTRATION and for the NOMINATING COMMITTEE. Ballots available at tables at back of sanctuary or in the CE/Youth Lounge.

The WMI Missionary Luncheon will NOT meet at GFMC on Wednesday, April 9. Ladies are encouraged to attend the Lenten Service at the United Methodist Church.

SUNDAY, APRIL 6 − FIFTH SUNDAY OF LENT, Communion 6:00 am *Early Morning Prayer (Sanctuary)8:45/10:30 am Worship with Pastor Doug Newton (Worship service can be heard on WGRN 89.5 FM) Adult Classes 8:45 am Connecting Point Class (Young Teen Room) 10:00 am Community Cafe (Commons Area) 10:30 am Financial Peace University (FMY Room) 12:30 pm Membership Class/Lunch 4:00 pm Bible Quiz Practice (FMY Room)

MONDAY, APRIL 7 4:45 pm Handbell Choir Practice (Sanctuary)

TUESDAY, APRIL 8 6:00 pm Budget and Finance Committee (Library) 7:00 pm Board of Administration (A108)

WEDNESDAY, APRIL 9 Noon Lenten Service/Lunch (First United Methodist Church) 6:00 pm Sanctuary Choir (Fine Arts Room) 6:30 pm Starting Point/Alpha Class (Multi-Purpose Room) CLC (Grade School Children) (The Loft) VeggieConnections (Early Childhood) (B113) 6:45 pm Young Teens (Junior High) (Young Teen Room) FMY (Senior High) (FMY Room) Prayer Gathering (A103) 7:00 pm Freedom in Christ Class for Men (C107) 8:15 pm Young Teen Choir (Fine Arts Room)

THURSDAY, APRIL 10 Noon Bulletin Announcements Due in Church Office Send to lolly.shaw@greenvillefmc.org 6:00 pm Praise Team Practice (Sanctuary)

FRIDAY, APRIL 11−SUNDAY, APRIL 13 FMY at Potosi Retreat

SUNDAY, APRIL 13 − SIXTH SUNDAY OF LENT 8:45/10:30 am Worship with Supertintendent Lucia Delamarter

*The church is open at 6:00 a.m. Sunday through Friday for prayer.

This calendar represents only a portion of the ministries of Greenville Free Methodist Church. For a complete list, you may visit the calendar at www.greenvillefmc.org.

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UPCOMING EVENTSAPRIL 6, 2014

Celebrate the Risen Christ With Us

Easter SundayAPRIL 20

BELIEVING GOD: HARD EVIDENCEPastor Doug Newton

SUNRISE SERVICEfollowed by

EASTER BREAKFAST

ONE WORSHIP SERVICE10:30 AM/Family Friendly

Childcare through Kindergarten

PRAYER OPPORTUNITIES WE CARE When needs arise in the Greenville Free Methodist Church

family, please call the office at 664-2584. On evenings and weekends, please feel free to call a member of the staff or your visitation minister.

Individual Needs: Hazel Frost; David Hill; Mary Ashley Barber;Brian Reinhard

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Freedom in Christ Class for Men will be held on Wednesday nights, April 9-30, 7:00-9:00 p.m., in C107. This class, designed specifically for men, will tackle issues of purity, anger, generational sin, and others. We will look at breaking the cycle of self-preservation, seeking and seeing who God is and how He cares for us, and who we are as new creatures in Christ. If you plan to attend, please contact George Barber at george.barber@greenville.edu.

Celebrate with Haley Thatcher and Aaron Mulholland at a Come-and-Go Wedding Shower,6:00-6:45 p.m., Wednesday, April 16, in C103. Haley and Aaron are registered atBed, Bath & Beyond.

Plan now to participate in our 5th Annual "Planting Seeds for Fitness" Family Fun 5KRun/Walk/Bike and Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, May 10, at 9:00 a.m. Everyone is encouragedto participate at whatever level you are comfortable. Find more information and register online at www.greenvillefmc.org, or complete the registration form found at the Welcome Centers.

CD copies of the sermon are available for $1.00 each near the office window. If there is a past CD you would like or need CDs mailed ($3.50 each), fill out a request form located on the church office window and drop it in the black box along with payment. Audio and PowerPoint files are also available for download at: www.greenvillefmc.org. Click on “Sunday Sermon Resources and Audio.”

You are invited to celebrate Opal Greer's 103rd birthday (April 12) by participating in a card shower. Cards can be mailed to 605 S. Dewey, Apt. 3, Greenville, Illinois, 62246.

International Childcare Ministries is a Free Methodist Child Sponsorship Program through which you can provide food, clothing and schooling for a child in need for $30 a month. Sponsoring a child(ren) will not only bless a child in need by meeting physical and spiritual needs, but you will receive the blessing of hearing from and praying for these children. Please contact Christie Kessinger, who has the packets/bios of 5 children that need sponsors from our church. Visit www.childcareministires.org for more information, videos, pictures and testimonies.

Good News Club Needs Volunteers: The Good News Club, a ministry of Child Evangelism Fellowship (CEF), will meet at Greenville Elementary School every Tuesday, 3:00-4:30 p.m., starting on April 29 and continuing to May 27. If you would like to volunteer, or for more information, contact the Director of CEF of Southern Illinois, Nancy Angulo, at 888-508-6170.

Mark your Calendar and support these Community Events: The Habitat for Humanity Gospel Concert is Sunday, April 27, 6:00 p.m., at the First Christian Church. This concert is a community-wide effort to support and help fund the ministry of Habitat for Humanity. This year's project is a home being built in Sorento.

Fellowship of Christian Athletes Home Team Banquet will be held Friday, May 9. Keynote speaker is the former St. Louis Cardinal pitcher, Andy Benes. Seating is limited − reservations are required and can be made by calling the FCA office at 664-1747.

You may contact Margie Newton, Pastor of Prayer and Counseling Ministries, at margie@marysplace.org or (618) 664-2584.

"TO PRAY IS TO LET JESUS INTO OUR LIVES. ...He is always trying to come into your life, to sup (have fellowship) with you. He sees that you need His refreshing presence most of all in the

midst of your daily struggles." ~Andrew Murray

DAYS TIME PLACE PURPOSE

Monday - Friday 6-6:45 a.m. Sanctuary Personal Prayer

Wednesday & Friday 6-6:45 a.m. Prayer Room (A103)

Gathering~Prayer for Revival, Personal and Congregational Needs

Sunday 6-6:45 a.m. Sanctuary Gathering~Morning Services and Revival for the Church

Wednesday (except 1st Wednesday of month)

7-8 p.m. Prayer Room (A103)

Gathering~Community Needs, Revival, and Personal Needs

1st Wednesday of the Month

6:45-8 p.m. Sanctuary All Church Prayer Gathering−The Bodyof Christ meets for Strengthening,Encouragement, and Participation in Prayer.

WE UNITE AS A HOUSE OF PRAYER

COMMUNITY LENTEN SERVICE SCHEDULEAmazing Grace

Wednesday, April 9 − First United Methodist Church, GreenvilleGood Friday, April 18 − First Christian Church, Greenville

All services are at Noon with a lunch following.