*W.IN.G.S.*W.IN.G.S.*W.IN.G.S.*W.IN.G.S.

*Gearing up for Sky VBS*Gearing up for Sky VBS*Gearing up for Sky VBS*Gearing up for Sky VBS

*King’s Kids Happenings*King’s Kids Happenings*King’s Kids Happenings*King’s Kids Happenings

*Family Worship *Family Worship *Family Worship *Family Worship

*Food Pantry*Food Pantry*Food Pantry*Food Pantry

*Youth News*Youth News*Youth News*Youth News

*Recipe of the Month*Recipe of the Month*Recipe of the Month*Recipe of the Month

*March Birthdays*March Birthdays*March Birthdays*March Birthdays

*Church wide Skating *Church wide Skating *Church wide Skating *Church wide Skating

*Coming Events*Coming Events*Coming Events*Coming Events

*Nursery News*Nursery News*Nursery News*Nursery News

and much, much moreand much, much moreand much, much moreand much, much more

334334334334----A N Elm StreetA N Elm StreetA N Elm StreetA N Elm Street Farmersville, Ohio 45325Farmersville, Ohio 45325Farmersville, Ohio 45325Farmersville, Ohio 45325

(937)696(937)696(937)696(937)696----2860286028602860

Tom VorhisTom VorhisTom VorhisTom Vorhis--------PastorPastorPastorPastor Dustin VorhisDustin VorhisDustin VorhisDustin Vorhis--------PastorPastorPastorPastor

DEACONS:DEACONS:DEACONS:DEACONS:

Alvie Sandlin 45Alvie Sandlin 45Alvie Sandlin 45Alvie Sandlin 456666----4459 4459 4459 4459 Fred Norris 687Fred Norris 687Fred Norris 687Fred Norris 687----1075107510751075 Chad Vorhis 557Chad Vorhis 557Chad Vorhis 557Chad Vorhis 557----0234 0234 0234 0234

SERVICE TIMESSERVICE TIMESSERVICE TIMESSERVICE TIMES

Sunday School 10:00AMSunday School 10:00AMSunday School 10:00AMSunday School 10:00AM Sunday Service 11:00AMSunday Service 11:00AMSunday Service 11:00AMSunday Service 11:00AM

Evening WorEvening WorEvening WorEvening Worship ship ship ship 6:00PM6:00PM6:00PM6:00PM

Wednesday Night Wednesday Night Wednesday Night Wednesday Night 7:00PM7:00PM7:00PM7:00PM

In this Issue:

Our Mission:Our Mission:Our Mission:Our Mission: To Seek the Lost To Strengthen the

Saved To Worship the

Savior

Our Message:Our Message:Our Message:Our Message: “For God so loved the world that he gave His only

begotten Son, that whosoever

believeth in Him should not perish,

but have everlasting life.”

John 3:16John 3:16John 3:16John 3:16

Our Our Our Our

Ministries:Ministries:Ministries:Ministries: As a church

motivated by a desire to impact the world with the good news about Jesus Christ, our

ministries are many, and multiplying. There is truly something here for everyone. From the

youngest to the oldest we are striving to provide

opportunities for growth and

service. If you are interested in more specific information concerning

programs offered, or opportunities available, contact the church office

MARCH 2013

Easter Blessings Written by AllisonMassari

I must share a true story that is so miraculous, so inspiring,

that it must be known… I hope to lift your spirits and

create a bright light for you and within you when you read

this incredible story! Do you still believe goodness and

abundance can blossom in the midst of challenging

circumstance? As a child, I learned that there was wonder

and brilliance, but I also learned the reality of intense

sadness and pain in the world. More than anything, my

parents wanted me to believe that good could prevail; they

wanted me to believe that no matter what, even in the

darkest of places, beauty and love could bloom.

When I was seventeen, I was handed a newspaper clipping.

It was one of the most painful things I had ever read, about

a little 2-year-old baby by himself in the closet of his

home, playing with a Bic lighter (at the time, there were no

child-proof safety latches). Within seconds the entire closet

and all the clothes were consumed in fire around him; he

was completely helpless. His body was burned so

completely, the doctors didn’t know if this small child

would live. I was so affected by this story. I remember the

feeling vividly. I was touched and felt deeply connected

with this little boy. I didn’t know what it was, but

something about the story would not let go of me. It was

one of those situations where you pause and think, “There

is no good that can come from this. There is no reason.

There is no way.” I felt hopeless. I carried that story with

me my whole life and never forgot that little baby.

I could not have known that years later, at age 32, I would

be burned. I too was consumed by fire all around me in an

enclosed space. I was watching myself in a horrific scene –

burning alive. I was trapped and unable to breathe when a

total stranger ran towards the colossal blaze, kicked in the

window and saved my life. The pain I went through was

beyond my ability to explain. I should be dead, but I came

through. I healed.

After my accident, I understood at the deepest levels the

needs of other burn survivors. I was compelled to create a

program for teens with burn injuries, and with the help of

volunteers, my dream became reality.

--continued on page 7

Page 2

FOOD PANTRY SCHEDULEFOOD PANTRY SCHEDULEFOOD PANTRY SCHEDULEFOOD PANTRY SCHEDULE

The Food Pantry is opened for business on March 12th and March 12th and March 12th and March 12th and March 26th this monthMarch 26th this monthMarch 26th this monthMarch 26th this month. Be in

prayer for those who need it and for those who share their love for others by serving others and working at the Food Pantry. See Cheryl MikesellSee Cheryl MikesellSee Cheryl MikesellSee Cheryl Mikesell if if if if you would like to be a part of this you would like to be a part of this you would like to be a part of this you would like to be a part of this ministry or would like to donate ministry or would like to donate ministry or would like to donate ministry or would like to donate

towards it. towards it. towards it. towards it.

LOOKING AHEADLOOKING AHEADLOOKING AHEADLOOKING AHEAD MARK THOSE CALENDARS MARK THOSE CALENDARS MARK THOSE CALENDARS MARK THOSE CALENDARS

AND INVITE THOSE AND INVITE THOSE AND INVITE THOSE AND INVITE THOSE FAMILIESFAMILIESFAMILIESFAMILIES

Easter Sunday ServicesEaster Sunday ServicesEaster Sunday ServicesEaster Sunday Services----March 31stMarch 31stMarch 31stMarch 31st

8am Sunrise Service 9am Breakfast

10am Sunday School 11am Worship Service

NO 6pm Evening ServiceNO 6pm Evening ServiceNO 6pm Evening ServiceNO 6pm Evening Service

Our Members:Our Members:Our Members:Our Members:

At Farmersville First Baptist Church Membership Means Membership Means Membership Means Membership Means Something, Something, Something, Something, as such, all of our

members are expected to intentionally seek opportunities to

use their God given gifts and talents for His glory, towards the growth of His kingdom, and for the good of this local body of

believers. Members are expected to normally attend regularly scheduled services, to strive toward spiritual growth and maturity, to give financially as they are able, and to exhibit

Christian conduct and character both inside and outside of the church. If you are interested in

becoming a member of Farmersville First Baptist Church, please schedule a time to meet

with one of the pastors to discuss the matter more fully.

W.IN.G.S. AND GIRLS IN W.IN.G.S. AND GIRLS IN W.IN.G.S. AND GIRLS IN W.IN.G.S. AND GIRLS IN ACTIONACTIONACTIONACTION

Our next meeting will be on Our next meeting will be on Our next meeting will be on Our next meeting will be on

Monday, March 18Monday, March 18Monday, March 18Monday, March 18thththth at 6:00PM. at 6:00PM. at 6:00PM. at 6:00PM. ALL ladies are invited and

encouraged to come join us. We will still be working on planning for the

upcoming year.

Ladies if you are feeling like you wish you knew people better or want to get more involved…then come on out and give a W.IN.G.S. meeting a chance. I can sincerely say that

there is no place I would rather be once a month, then fellowshipping

with this wonderful group of Christian sisters. We laugh, we cry, we lift each other up, we plan and we pray for each other and our

church. Last month we gained some new faces and are thrilled about the input they gave. Come join us. . Come join us. . Come join us. . Come join us.

We’d love to make you part of our We’d love to make you part of our We’d love to make you part of our We’d love to make you part of our sister circle. sister circle. sister circle. sister circle. Also, our girls meet at the same time under the guidance of

Joy Raisch. They also feel the sisterhood and work on mission

projects. See Cheri Thacker . See Cheri Thacker . See Cheri Thacker . See Cheri Thacker or Joy or Joy or Joy or Joy Raisch for information on these Raisch for information on these Raisch for information on these Raisch for information on these

meetings. meetings. meetings. meetings.

BIRTHRIGHT OF EATONBIRTHRIGHT OF EATONBIRTHRIGHT OF EATONBIRTHRIGHT OF EATON

We will be continuing our ministry of helping Birthright of Eaton Birthright of Eaton Birthright of Eaton Birthright of Eaton again this year. This too is a year longThis too is a year longThis too is a year longThis too is a year long commitment. commitment. commitment. commitment. They reported that over 50 babies were saved last year

because of the efforts of the volunteers of Birthright. Our

donation baby bottles are again on the information table to donate your spare change. We are still

collecting baby clothes, baby wipes, diapers and baby items that are

used to make the layettes that they hand out to new babies. They can always use volunteers to man the phones, etc. Information papers can be found on the information table to give you more information on how you can help. If you have any baby furniture, such as cribs, high chairs, or playpens that you would like to get rid of, please let Delores Brooks know so that she can steer you in the right direction

to getting it put to good use.

For more information, seeFor more information, seeFor more information, seeFor more information, see Delores Delores Delores Delores BrooksBrooksBrooksBrooks

FAMILY WORSHIP FAMILY WORSHIP FAMILY WORSHIP FAMILY WORSHIP

The Family Worship Service is designed for parents and children to worship together. It is held quarterly at Farmersville First Baptist Church and is held upstairs in the Sanctuary.

The next Family Worship Service The next Family Worship Service The next Family Worship Service The next Family Worship Service will be held Sunday, will be held Sunday, will be held Sunday, will be held Sunday, March 17th March 17th March 17th March 17th

at 11:00 AM. at 11:00 AM. at 11:00 AM. at 11:00 AM.

If you have a child or grandchild, please come worship

with us with the children in mind. You will be glad you did. --------Missy Himan and Nancy Peters Missy Himan and Nancy Peters Missy Himan and Nancy Peters Missy Himan and Nancy Peters

Page 3

You CAN Help!

KINGDOM ROCK IS KINGDOM ROCK IS KINGDOM ROCK IS KINGDOM ROCK IS BEING PLANNED ...BEING PLANNED ...BEING PLANNED ...BEING PLANNED ...

Have you heard the news of upcoming events and new

visitors? Next July--July 15th July 15th July 15th July 15th thru July thru July thru July thru July 19th 19th 19th 19th to be exact, Sir

Valiant, Duke, Victoria, Truman and Swift will be coming to visit us at the at the at the at the

Kingdom Rock VBSKingdom Rock VBSKingdom Rock VBSKingdom Rock VBS--------“Where “Where “Where “Where Kids Kids Kids Kids Stand Strong for God!” Stand Strong for God!” Stand Strong for God!” Stand Strong for God!” That’s right, planning has begun on the 2013 VBS!

Those of you that know how much goes into VBS week,

know how much work it takes and how much help is needed, so be watching and praying towards those ways that you can be of help. Donations are Donations are Donations are Donations are being accepted and can be put being accepted and can be put being accepted and can be put being accepted and can be put

in your weekly offering in your weekly offering in your weekly offering in your weekly offering envelopesenvelopesenvelopesenvelopes--------designating VBS! designating VBS! designating VBS! designating VBS!

Be in prayer as the planninBe in prayer as the planninBe in prayer as the planninBe in prayer as the planning g g g starts starts starts starts and the VBS team begins to go into action to turn our

church into a great big beautiful KINGDOM CASTLE--”Where Kids Stand Strong for God!” See Linda Vorhis for

more information on how YOU can plug in and be of help in touching a child‘s life at VBS.

VBS 2013

Introducing King’s Kids! Our ALL-NEW Children’s Church for ages three through sixth grade. Join us downstairs and rotate through games, crafts, music, and Bible lesson stations. We have puppets, skits, and surprises lined up to make

the experience extra fun for all! Parents, please check your child into the Welcome Center for a nametag and

group color of the day. The first time you check your child in you will need to fill out an info sheet for us to keep on file.

Kids, invite your friends to join our fun!Kids, invite your friends to join our fun!Kids, invite your friends to join our fun!Kids, invite your friends to join our fun!

Our next Family Worship is March 17.Our next Family Worship is March 17.Our next Family Worship is March 17.Our next Family Worship is March 17.

HELP WANTED: Our brand new King’s Kids Children’s Ministry is in need of

many helpers who are willing to fill the following one-month slots: Crafts Station Team, Games Station Team, Lesson Station, 10:50-11am Transition Time Leader, Craft Materials Gatherers, Craft Materials Prepper, Games Materials Gatherer and Preppers, Welcome Center Assistant, and Family Worship Assistant. We are currently filling slots for March, April, and May! Is the slot you wanted taken? (I told you to RUN to that back table!) Don’t worry, in April we’ll be signing up helpers for the summer months! We are also in needWe are also in needWe are also in needWe are also in need of people who would be of people who would be of people who would be of people who would be willing to be Sunday School or Wednesday evening subs if the regular teacher willing to be Sunday School or Wednesday evening subs if the regular teacher willing to be Sunday School or Wednesday evening subs if the regular teacher willing to be Sunday School or Wednesday evening subs if the regular teacher couldn’t teach one day. Youcouldn’t teach one day. Youcouldn’t teach one day. Youcouldn’t teach one day. Your lesson would be prepared for you! For more info r lesson would be prepared for you! For more info r lesson would be prepared for you! For more info r lesson would be prepared for you! For more info

please see Missy Himan or Nancy Peters.please see Missy Himan or Nancy Peters.please see Missy Himan or Nancy Peters.please see Missy Himan or Nancy Peters.

“SPRING FORWARD”“SPRING FORWARD”“SPRING FORWARD”“SPRING FORWARD”--------MOVE CLOCKS AHEADMOVE CLOCKS AHEADMOVE CLOCKS AHEADMOVE CLOCKS AHEAD

Daylight Savings Time to take effect…Winter is upon us and

Spring is right around the corner! Yippee! On Saturday, March 9! On Saturday, March 9! On Saturday, March 9! On Saturday, March 9thththth at at at at

2:00AM, don’t forget to move 2:00AM, don’t forget to move 2:00AM, don’t forget to move 2:00AM, don’t forget to move those clocks forward one hourthose clocks forward one hourthose clocks forward one hourthose clocks forward one hour, before you go to bed, as daylight savings time begins officially this

year. We want you all at church---ON TIME!

Page 4

Recipe of the MonthRecipe of the MonthRecipe of the MonthRecipe of the Month

If you have a recipe that If you have a recipe that If you have a recipe that If you have a recipe that you would like to you would like to you would like to you would like to

share...please get it to me share...please get it to me share...please get it to me share...please get it to me so it can be the next recipe so it can be the next recipe so it can be the next recipe so it can be the next recipe

of the month!!of the month!!of the month!!of the month!!

MARCH BIRTHDAYSMARCH BIRTHDAYSMARCH BIRTHDAYSMARCH BIRTHDAYS

1111----Joe PhillipsJoe PhillipsJoe PhillipsJoe Phillips 1111----Jade SchneiderJade SchneiderJade SchneiderJade Schneider

3333----Dan WackermanDan WackermanDan WackermanDan Wackerman 5555----Jeff RehmertJeff RehmertJeff RehmertJeff Rehmert

6666----Holly McElwainHolly McElwainHolly McElwainHolly McElwain 6666----Ethan WogomanEthan WogomanEthan WogomanEthan Wogoman 7777----Logan WogLogan WogLogan WogLogan Wogomanomanomanoman 9999----Heather BlantonHeather BlantonHeather BlantonHeather Blanton

9999----Kim PerryKim PerryKim PerryKim Perry 10101010----Joel DanielsJoel DanielsJoel DanielsJoel Daniels

10101010----Racheal BeelerRacheal BeelerRacheal BeelerRacheal Beeler 13131313----Kellen HutchisonKellen HutchisonKellen HutchisonKellen Hutchison 14141414----Harley GriffithHarley GriffithHarley GriffithHarley Griffith 14141414----Susie ParksSusie ParksSusie ParksSusie Parks 16161616----KeKeKeKen Ortmann Ortmann Ortmann Ortman 16161616----Steven KautzSteven KautzSteven KautzSteven Kautz 18181818----Jenna RolesJenna RolesJenna RolesJenna Roles 22222222----Kate HaydonKate HaydonKate HaydonKate Haydon 23232323----Seth VorhisSeth VorhisSeth VorhisSeth Vorhis 27272727----Sandy PayneSandy PayneSandy PayneSandy Payne 28282828----Randall KnausRandall KnausRandall KnausRandall Knaus 30303030----Peyton ShroutPeyton ShroutPeyton ShroutPeyton Shrout 30303030----VickiVickiVickiVicki Hoffman Hoffman Hoffman Hoffman

30303030----Micheal DenningMicheal DenningMicheal DenningMicheal Denning

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OF YOU!!ALL OF YOU!!ALL OF YOU!!ALL OF YOU!!

If your birthday is not listed, please see Cheri Thacker. I

know we have new people and also some not so new ones that have never let us know their birthdays. There is a birthday

sign up sheet on the information table to jot it

down so we will have record of it. Please list all of the

family birthdays, including those little ones! Don’t be left

out---let us know!

NURSERY HELP NEEDED!!NURSERY HELP NEEDED!!NURSERY HELP NEEDED!!NURSERY HELP NEEDED!! With so many new babies here or on

the way, toddlers wobbling around and twos leading the way…we need to make sure our Nursery is ready and able to care for all of their needs.

Parents feel free to share any concerns you may find with the Nursery.

If you are a church member and feel you could lend a hand in our Nursery during the morning worship service, evening service or on Wednesdays,

please see Stephanie Vorhis ASAP. I am looking for people willing to commit to only one service per month. In addition to needing faithful workers, we also

need to do our best to make the nursery a welcoming, safe, clean place for parents to feel comfortable leaving

their little ones.

Please try to avoid…walking through the nursery as a hallway (less shoes equal less dirt on the carpet) and

letting your older children(over the age of 3) play in or on the items in the nursery. If WE all try harder to keep the nursery a Safe Babies Only Zone it is a much easier task to accomplish. Thank you in advance for your help

with this matter!

God Bless You! Joyce & Fred NorrisGod Bless You! Joyce & Fred NorrisGod Bless You! Joyce & Fred NorrisGod Bless You! Joyce & Fred Norris

Fluffy 2 Step CheesecakeFluffy 2 Step CheesecakeFluffy 2 Step CheesecakeFluffy 2 Step Cheesecake

2 packages (8 oz) Cream Cheese 1/3 cup sugar

1-8 oz cool whip 1 can cherry pie filling 1 graham cracker crust

Beat cream cheese and sugar in bowl. Gently stir in cool whip. Spoon into

crust. Refrigerate 3 hours. Top with pie filling just before serving. Makes 8

servings.

Youth

First, we have postponed the Easter Drama.

Second, we will be running a “kick off” for some new things that will be going on with the

youth. This will be a great time for those youth who haven't been

attending to come and see what is going on as well as for us all to

invite in some new teens. The first event will be a Blacklight Party on Blacklight Party on Blacklight Party on Blacklight Party on April 5th starting at 8pm and April 5th starting at 8pm and April 5th starting at 8pm and April 5th starting at 8pm and

going to 8amgoing to 8amgoing to 8amgoing to 8am the next day the next day the next day the next day. Please wear white or neon for best color effects. Also, if you have an allergy to fog machines you will need to take precautions. There will be Youth oriented messages, games, food, experiments and a whole lot

of fun!

The following SundayThe following SundayThe following SundayThe following Sunday, April 7th , April 7th , April 7th , April 7th we will have a non traditional

Sunday school and youth service. You won't want to miss it!

Finally, I need all pictures of our youth from the last 3 years. If anyone has any to contribute,

please let me know and get them to me ASAP!

--------Steve Steve Steve Steve and Michelle Woodardand Michelle Woodardand Michelle Woodardand Michelle Woodard

Page 5

Are you sitting on the fence and don’t know where you belong?? There are so many ways that you can help here Are you sitting on the fence and don’t know where you belong?? There are so many ways that you can help here Are you sitting on the fence and don’t know where you belong?? There are so many ways that you can help here Are you sitting on the fence and don’t know where you belong?? There are so many ways that you can help here at F.F.B.C. Maybeat F.F.B.C. Maybeat F.F.B.C. Maybeat F.F.B.C. Maybe you are an excellent cook and love hospitality? Maybe you love kids and would like to do you are an excellent cook and love hospitality? Maybe you love kids and would like to do you are an excellent cook and love hospitality? Maybe you love kids and would like to do you are an excellent cook and love hospitality? Maybe you love kids and would like to do

something in that area? Maybe you losomething in that area? Maybe you losomething in that area? Maybe you losomething in that area? Maybe you love to sing, love computer work or have another talent that no one knows ve to sing, love computer work or have another talent that no one knows ve to sing, love computer work or have another talent that no one knows ve to sing, love computer work or have another talent that no one knows about?? Don’t be afraid to plug in. We ALWAYS need helpabout?? Don’t be afraid to plug in. We ALWAYS need helpabout?? Don’t be afraid to plug in. We ALWAYS need helpabout?? Don’t be afraid to plug in. We ALWAYS need help!!!!

In the weeks ahead...you will be seeing several ways where YOU CAN HELP! Start to pray for an open mind and In the weeks ahead...you will be seeing several ways where YOU CAN HELP! Start to pray for an open mind and In the weeks ahead...you will be seeing several ways where YOU CAN HELP! Start to pray for an open mind and In the weeks ahead...you will be seeing several ways where YOU CAN HELP! Start to pray for an open mind and

ASK God where yoASK God where yoASK God where yoASK God where you can be of help!! Consider the following:u can be of help!! Consider the following:u can be of help!! Consider the following:u can be of help!! Consider the following:

NURSERY HELP (Joyce and Fred Norris) NURSERY HELP (Joyce and Fred Norris) NURSERY HELP (Joyce and Fred Norris) NURSERY HELP (Joyce and Fred Norris) *Volunteering ONE Sunday a month to help in*Volunteering ONE Sunday a month to help in*Volunteering ONE Sunday a month to help in*Volunteering ONE Sunday a month to help in the Nursery the Nursery the Nursery the Nursery

*Sending out or calling reminders*Sending out or calling reminders*Sending out or calling reminders*Sending out or calling reminders

CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL and CHILDREN’S CHURCH (Marcey Hutchison)CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL and CHILDREN’S CHURCH (Marcey Hutchison)CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL and CHILDREN’S CHURCH (Marcey Hutchison)CHILDREN’S SUNDAY SCHOOL and CHILDREN’S CHURCH (Marcey Hutchison) *Helping wit*Helping wit*Helping wit*Helping with snacks h snacks h snacks h snacks

*Volunteering ONE Sunday a month*Volunteering ONE Sunday a month*Volunteering ONE Sunday a month*Volunteering ONE Sunday a month *Volunteering to be a sub for the SS Teachers*Volunteering to be a sub for the SS Teachers*Volunteering to be a sub for the SS Teachers*Volunteering to be a sub for the SS Teachers

*Giving time in Children’s Church*Giving time in Children’s Church*Giving time in Children’s Church*Giving time in Children’s Church

HOSPHOSPHOSPHOSPITALITY HELP (Cheri Thacker)ITALITY HELP (Cheri Thacker)ITALITY HELP (Cheri Thacker)ITALITY HELP (Cheri Thacker) *Being in charge of New Baby and/or Funeral Dinners*Being in charge of New Baby and/or Funeral Dinners*Being in charge of New Baby and/or Funeral Dinners*Being in charge of New Baby and/or Funeral Dinners

*Being ON CALL to cook for dinners*Being ON CALL to cook for dinners*Being ON CALL to cook for dinners*Being ON CALL to cook for dinners *Keeping up*Keeping up*Keeping up*Keeping up with ordering kitchen supplies with ordering kitchen supplies with ordering kitchen supplies with ordering kitchen supplies

CLEANING (Liz Everhart)CLEANING (Liz Everhart)CLEANING (Liz Everhart)CLEANING (Liz Everhart)

COMPUTER, PHONE AND ORGANIZING (Cheri Thacker)COMPUTER, PHONE AND ORGANIZING (Cheri Thacker)COMPUTER, PHONE AND ORGANIZING (Cheri Thacker)COMPUTER, PHONE AND ORGANIZING (Cheri Thacker)

*Keeping Website upd*Keeping Website upd*Keeping Website upd*Keeping Website updatedatedatedated *Sending out reminder calls*Sending out reminder calls*Sending out reminder calls*Sending out reminder calls

*Prayer Request Contact person*Prayer Request Contact person*Prayer Request Contact person*Prayer Request Contact person

This is just a few! The ladies of WINGS are discussing other nThis is just a few! The ladies of WINGS are discussing other nThis is just a few! The ladies of WINGS are discussing other nThis is just a few! The ladies of WINGS are discussing other needs and ways of getting eeds and ways of getting eeds and ways of getting eeds and ways of getting people plugged in to help! For now, be in PRAYER and ASAP needs are needed in the people plugged in to help! For now, be in PRAYER and ASAP needs are needed in the people plugged in to help! For now, be in PRAYER and ASAP needs are needed in the people plugged in to help! For now, be in PRAYER and ASAP needs are needed in the Nursery and ChildrenNursery and ChildrenNursery and ChildrenNursery and Children’s Ministry!! See Joy Norris and Marcey Hutchison for info.’s Ministry!! See Joy Norris and Marcey Hutchison for info.’s Ministry!! See Joy Norris and Marcey Hutchison for info.’s Ministry!! See Joy Norris and Marcey Hutchison for info.

Page 6

Did you know that we have a Did you know that we have a Did you know that we have a Did you know that we have a

Girls In Action MEETING Girls In Action MEETING Girls In Action MEETING Girls In Action MEETING

that is held on the first monday of that is held on the first monday of that is held on the first monday of that is held on the first monday of

each month at the very same time that each month at the very same time that each month at the very same time that each month at the very same time that

WINGSWINGSWINGSWINGS-------- w. (women) in. g. (god’s) s.(service) w. (women) in. g. (god’s) s.(service) w. (women) in. g. (god’s) s.(service) w. (women) in. g. (god’s) s.(service)

meets? meets? meets? meets?

Girls age 5years old and up are

invited and encouraged to come

participate in these awesome

meeting geared to mission

minded work!

Joy Raisch is the Ministry Leader

for this awesome group of girls...

Come on out and give Ladies Night

a try...each first Monday of the

Month. Next meeting is Monday,

March 18th at 6PM

Contact Joy Raisch for more information!Contact Joy Raisch for more information!Contact Joy Raisch for more information!Contact Joy Raisch for more information!

Page 7

ANNIE ARMSTRONG EASTER OFFERING

“When He saw the crowds, He“When He saw the crowds, He“When He saw the crowds, He“When He saw the crowds, He

felt compassion for them, becausefelt compassion for them, becausefelt compassion for them, becausefelt compassion for them, because they were weary and worn out,they were weary and worn out,they were weary and worn out,they were weary and worn out, liklikliklike sheep without a shepherd.e sheep without a shepherd.e sheep without a shepherd.e sheep without a shepherd. Then He said to His disciples,Then He said to His disciples,Then He said to His disciples,Then He said to His disciples,

‘The harvest is abundant, but the‘The harvest is abundant, but the‘The harvest is abundant, but the‘The harvest is abundant, but the workers are few. Therefore, prayworkers are few. Therefore, prayworkers are few. Therefore, prayworkers are few. Therefore, pray totototo the Lord of the harvest to send the Lord of the harvest to send the Lord of the harvest to send the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest’”out workers into His harvest’”out workers into His harvest’”out workers into His harvest’”

It’s that time again…time for the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering. Annie Armstrong Sunday is setAnnie Armstrong Sunday is setAnnie Armstrong Sunday is setAnnie Armstrong Sunday is set for Sunday, March 3rd, with thefor Sunday, March 3rd, with thefor Sunday, March 3rd, with thefor Sunday, March 3rd, with the week of prayer for our missionsweek of prayer for our missionsweek of prayer for our missionsweek of prayer for our missions being set for the week of Marcbeing set for the week of Marcbeing set for the week of Marcbeing set for the week of Marchhhh 3rd through March 10th. Our3rd through March 10th. Our3rd through March 10th. Our3rd through March 10th. Our

theme this year is, theme this year is, theme this year is, theme this year is, “Whatever It Takes!“ Mark 2:1“Whatever It Takes!“ Mark 2:1“Whatever It Takes!“ Mark 2:1“Whatever It Takes!“ Mark 2:1----5. 5. 5. 5. Be in prayer about what God would

have you to do in the way of donations, prayer and Telling His Story to those who need to hear it. Watch for the monthly prayer

guides and offering envelopes on March 7th. Listen for more news

about Annie Armstrong.

PRAY FOR OUR MISSIONARIES AND PRAY FOR OUR MISSIONARIES AND PRAY FOR OUR MISSIONARIES AND PRAY FOR OUR MISSIONARIES AND UPCOMING MISSION TRIPS!UPCOMING MISSION TRIPS!UPCOMING MISSION TRIPS!UPCOMING MISSION TRIPS!

--continued from front page

The program has been running for over a decade now, through

the Adaptive Sports Center in Crested Butte, Colorado. The

minute these kids get off the plane, there’s a jam-packed

schedule. They go to snowboarding and skiing lessons. They go

dog sledding, ice climbing, rock climbing and snowshoeing at

night… The week is full of adventure. It’s an incredible thing, a

privilege, to spend time with these remarkable young people;

year after year, we’ve healed together. I’ve witnessed again and

again how the right attitude changes everything.

One participant was an extraordinary young man named CJ. His

face and body were burned in totality, and his fingers were gone

except for nubs an inch above the palm, but he did have one

knuckle- and a very charismatic smile. Year after year, he was

the guy who would show up and throw a party for everyone.

He’d play the music. He’d get the snacks. He’d spread the word.

He was that person who walked into the room with such a quiet

assuredness that you quickly forgot he was burned; his love just

burst out of his body. He is in his twenties now and is an

amazing person. One day I was on the phone with CJ. We were

talking about life, brainstorming ideas, catching up. “CJ,” I said,

“All these years I’ve known you, we’ve always had fun when we

talk… But I never asked you what your story was. How were you

burned?" He paused, “Did you ever hear the story of the baby

with the Bic lighter? That was me.”

I was silenced. It took me two weeks to call him back. I was so

stunned. I finally contacted him and told him how I knew of his

story when he was just two. We were both speechless. There was

love there. It was real. My whole life, I needed to know if that

little baby was okay. Not only is he okay, he’s an incredible

person. He’s my friend.

Even in the most painful of places, in the most tragic and horrific

of stories, love and beauty can unfold in ways we never

imagined. Life carries poetry. This is a reminder to watch for the

goodness – to pay attention. Don’t let the poetry of life pass you

by. Turn the pages of life with expectation for magic, because

the miraculous is budding everywhere.

page 8page 8page 8page 8