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GIVING BACKIf you are new to our church, offering is a time for members and regular attenders to give back to God as an act of worship. Please fill out a connect card and drop that in the offering basket as it is passed.LAST WEEKEND:Attendance: 168 | Offering: $11,749

COMMUNIONCommunion is served each worship service. We practice open communion and consider the Lord’s Supper to be open to all believers in Christ. As the bread and juice are passed, you may take communion immediately and replace the cup in the tray or dispose of the empty cup after service.

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NEW TO CONNECTIONFirst time guests, we’ve got a gift for you! Drop off your connect card at the Connect and Contribute table and let them know it’s your first time. If you have questions about baptism, the church, membership, or our beliefs, we would love to talk with you.

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Sparrow's NestThe mission of THE SPARROW’S NEST MATERNITY HOME is to provide a CHRIST centered shelter and to educate homeless, pregnant and parenting YOUNG WOMEN by providing a wide range of SERVICES that empower them to make positive and healthy LIFE decisions for themselves and their BABIES.

Children’s Sunday school and nursery areheld during service in theaters 9, 10, & 11.

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FIND USMINISTRY CENTER1054 Rondale CourtDardenne Prairie, MO 63368636-294-9994

FIESE BUILDING1332 Feise RoadDardenne Prairie, MO 63368

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WHAT'S HAPPENINGFind upcoming events that will better connect you with our church and ourcommunity. For these and more check out our events calendar online.

Rooted in Love

Our 2-year vision is to be in our newly constructed permanent home by Easter 2018.

Sacrifice: giving up __________________ you love for __________________ you love more.

Live a life filled with love, following the example of Christ. He loved us and offered himself as a sacrifice for us, a pleasing aroma to God.

Ephesians 5:2 (NLT)

John 12:1-3

She did what she could…Mark 14:8a

We can’t all make equal _____________, but we can all make an equal _____________.

Whenever you make a sacrifice, there will be _______________________.

John 12:4-6

What does God think about our sacrifices of love?

John 12:7-8

Commitment Sunday is May 15. What to bring?

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Graduation SundayMay 22Connection will honor our graduates from high school, college, and any advanced degrees during the service on May 22. If you know a graduate, email Bryan Earl Heinrich 2-3 Pictures, where they are graduating from, and what degree at bheinrich@connectionchristian.org by May 8.

HIGH SCHOOLBIBLE STUDY ThursdaysHigh school students meet each Thursday from 3:30-5pm at the Feise Building.

STUDENT GROUPSundaysStudents grades 6-12 meet at the Feise Building for a lesson, games, and super fun times from 12-1:30pm. This will begin after service today so be sure to bring a lunch.

Middle Schoolers-Bring a smart phone or tablet with the Bible App installed.

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Sermon notes are also available on YouVersion, a Bible app for your smart phone.Search “live events” by using “Connection.”

Children's MinistryAt Connection each child is taught in an age-appropriate, safe, loving and encouraging environment. They enjoy a teaching concept that includes a fun time, creative Bible teaching and praise and worship during the Sunday service. It is our desire to make this the best hour of their week by leading children into a relationship with God. If you want to volunteer or get more information, contact Aaron Jackson at ajackson@connectionchristian.org.

May 14Join the ladies of Connection from 1-3:30pm at the Feise Building for an afternoon of fellowship, complete with tea, snacks, and a wonderful speaker. For more information contact Kelly Hart at nateandkelly99@gmail.com.

ROOTED PRAYER DAY AND POTLUCKMay 14Connection is “rooted” in prayer. On May 14 at 5pm at the Feise Building, we will pray for the commitments we make during the campaign. There will be a short service and prayer time. Children are welcome and encouraged to come. Bring a dish to share and eat after the prayer service.

ROOTED PRAYER FOCUSWeek of May 1Each week we will emphasize a different aspect of prayer for the success of our building fund. This week we want to pray for open hearts. Also: every week you may join a small group at the end of our church hall for a quick prayer before church at 9:45. If you come in late, join us anyway!