Mar 2018
04-01-2018 Thought for the week
30/03/18 22:12
“We are not asked to (simply) believe the
doctrine of the Resurrection. We are asked to meet
this person raised from
the dead.”
-- B. Larson and L. J. Ogilvie
the dead.”
-- B. Larson and L. J. Ogilvie
04-01-2018 Announcements
30/03/18 22:12
SPECIAL THANKS to
all who participated either at church or at home
in
PRAYER WEEK 2018.
It was a very special week. Now as we wait for
God’s wise and good answers to our
prayers,
we continue to seek Him in prayer on Wednesday nights, true? Anyway, thanks again.
.
Prayer family for the week: Evie Dykstra and daughter Jeanie.
This is the season to celebrate the miracle of God’s great love
That He planned so long ago from His throne above
He gave to us alternatives, some choices that we could make
To live our lives only for Him, or to make a grave mistake.
That mistake, that free will choice, was the start of earthly sin,
It changed man’s life, changed his heart and the world we live in.
Because of sin we were bound to earth, separated from God,
We live our earthly lives and then return to sod.
Then Jesus came to earth for us, He lived and then He died
And the ransom price of our every sin was satisfied.
We come to the Father through Jesus alone
Because only His cleansing blood can atone
For every sin both great and small;
The sacrifice of Jesus covers it all,
So Jesus rose to be glorified,
Returning to the Father’s right side.
Thank you Father for sending Your Son,
For freeing us from sin, He’s the only one
Who has the power, who really ever can
Fulfill in every way Your perfect plan for man.
We give to You our heart-felt thanks for this perfect plan,
Jesus brought to us salvation, Son of God and son of man.
2018 General Funds Monthly Budget………..………….12,733.00
we continue to seek Him in prayer on Wednesday nights, true? Anyway, thanks again.
.
Prayer family for the week: Evie Dykstra and daughter Jeanie.
This is the season to celebrate the miracle of God’s great love
That He planned so long ago from His throne above
He gave to us alternatives, some choices that we could make
To live our lives only for Him, or to make a grave mistake.
That mistake, that free will choice, was the start of earthly sin,
It changed man’s life, changed his heart and the world we live in.
Because of sin we were bound to earth, separated from God,
We live our earthly lives and then return to sod.
Then Jesus came to earth for us, He lived and then He died
And the ransom price of our every sin was satisfied.
We come to the Father through Jesus alone
Because only His cleansing blood can atone
For every sin both great and small;
The sacrifice of Jesus covers it all,
So Jesus rose to be glorified,
Returning to the Father’s right side.
Thank you Father for sending Your Son,
For freeing us from sin, He’s the only one
Who has the power, who really ever can
Fulfill in every way Your perfect plan for man.
We give to You our heart-felt thanks for this perfect plan,
Jesus brought to us salvation, Son of God and son of man.
2018 General Funds Monthly Budget………..………….12,733.00
03-18-2017 Thought for the week
16/03/18 20:49
Found on the wall of a Senior’s residence:
“Lord, I give myself to you for Your use today.
Help me to be a blessing to someone I encounter
during this day—and that whether in person or
on the phone.”
Mar 18 Announcements
16/03/18 20:49
F.
Y. I.- Pastor Jim (and Susan) will be returning from
their minlstry break on Tuesday. Many, many thanks to
Mark, Al, Blake, Kay, and all the rest who have
filled in admirably during their absence.
Other Coming Events:
Sun. Mar. 25 – Fri., Mar. 30 – PRAYER AND PRAISE WEEK
Looking for people willing to lead one or more of the Bible studies during prayer week, or are willing to open your home on Sunday or Tuesday night for the prayer times. If that works for you, please let Kay know or leave a message for Pastor Jim. Thanks.
Prayer family for the week: Gary Devlin.
Lord, prepare our fainting hearts
For the suffering of our heavenly king
For the knowledge that what He had to endure
Was because of us and everything
Our human nature allowed us to do
That broke Your heart because of our sin
Made Jesus have to come to earth for us
To free us so that we could win
Forgiveness, cleansing, a new nature too,
So we can grow to be more like You.
What love it took to come to earth
From heaven’s great perfection
And sacrifice your holy self
To death and resurrection.
It thrills us so to realize
How magnificent is Your love
That it brought You here for such as us
So we can join You up above.
2017 General Funds Monthly Budget………..………….12,521.55
Other Coming Events:
Sun. Mar. 25 – Fri., Mar. 30 – PRAYER AND PRAISE WEEK
Looking for people willing to lead one or more of the Bible studies during prayer week, or are willing to open your home on Sunday or Tuesday night for the prayer times. If that works for you, please let Kay know or leave a message for Pastor Jim. Thanks.
Prayer family for the week: Gary Devlin.
Lord, prepare our fainting hearts
For the suffering of our heavenly king
For the knowledge that what He had to endure
Was because of us and everything
Our human nature allowed us to do
That broke Your heart because of our sin
Made Jesus have to come to earth for us
To free us so that we could win
Forgiveness, cleansing, a new nature too,
So we can grow to be more like You.
What love it took to come to earth
From heaven’s great perfection
And sacrifice your holy self
To death and resurrection.
It thrills us so to realize
How magnificent is Your love
That it brought You here for such as us
So we can join You up above.
2017 General Funds Monthly Budget………..………….12,521.55
03-11-2018 Thought for the week
09/03/18 14:03
“The great act of faith is when a man decides
he is not God.” -- Oliver Wendell Holmes
03-11-2018 Announcements
09/03/18 14:02
F.
Y. I.- Pastor Jim (and Susan) are currently on a
ministry break until March 20. If you are in need of
spiritual counsel or prayer, or for any other
questions, please contact one of our excellent
elders: Mark (253-539-3629), Al (360-893-3670), or
Blake 253-677-7898), or our fine office secretary,
Kay (253-474-7151) They will be very glad to help
you. Thanks.
LADIES – This Tuesday, March 13th Helping Hands will be meeting starting at 9:00 A.M. We will be working on things for Africa. Come join us for a great time of fellowship. Bring a sack lunch or snack. Hope to see you.
Other Coming Events:
Sun. Mar. 25 – Fri., Mar. 30 – PRAYER AND PRAISE WEEK
Looking for people willing to lead one or more of the Bible studies during prayer week, or are willing to open your home on Sunday or Tuesday night for the prayer times. If that works for you, please let Kay know or leave a message for Pastor Jim. Thanks.
Prayer family for the week: Alex, Emily, Trinity and Purity Dail.
It’s time to enjoy a taste of spring,
A time of great renewal for everything.
For primrose, pink and yellow and white,
Quince and lilac to delight.
Resurrection Sunday will soon be here,
One of the most important days in the year.
It’s time to think of what it means,
To picture history’s many scenes
And Jesus’ sacrifice of love
To prepare us for our lives above.
We thank You a million times or more
For opening that heavenly door.
2017 General Funds Monthly Budget………..………….12,521.55
Missions News for March on the back
LADIES – This Tuesday, March 13th Helping Hands will be meeting starting at 9:00 A.M. We will be working on things for Africa. Come join us for a great time of fellowship. Bring a sack lunch or snack. Hope to see you.
Other Coming Events:
Sun. Mar. 25 – Fri., Mar. 30 – PRAYER AND PRAISE WEEK
Looking for people willing to lead one or more of the Bible studies during prayer week, or are willing to open your home on Sunday or Tuesday night for the prayer times. If that works for you, please let Kay know or leave a message for Pastor Jim. Thanks.
Prayer family for the week: Alex, Emily, Trinity and Purity Dail.
It’s time to enjoy a taste of spring,
A time of great renewal for everything.
For primrose, pink and yellow and white,
Quince and lilac to delight.
Resurrection Sunday will soon be here,
One of the most important days in the year.
It’s time to think of what it means,
To picture history’s many scenes
And Jesus’ sacrifice of love
To prepare us for our lives above.
We thank You a million times or more
For opening that heavenly door.
2017 General Funds Monthly Budget………..………….12,521.55
Missions News for March on the back
03-04-2018 Thought for th week
02/03/18 14:40
Thought for the Week:
“ God is going to invade all right…This time it will be God without disguise. And it will be too late to choose your side…Now, today, this moment is our chance to choose the right side.” -- C. S. Lewis
“ God is going to invade all right…This time it will be God without disguise. And it will be too late to choose your side…Now, today, this moment is our chance to choose the right side.” -- C. S. Lewis
03-04-2018 Announcements
02/03/18 14:40
F.
Y. I.- Starting Tuesday, Pastor Jim (and Susan) will
be on a ministry break until March 20. If you are in
need of spiritual counsel or prayer, or for any other
questions, please contact one of our excellent
elders: Mark (253-539-3629), Al (360-893-3670), or
Blake 253-677-7898), or our fine office secretary,
Kay (253-474-7151) They will be very glad to help
you.
Other Coming Events:
Fri., Mar. 9-10 – “Engage,” Northwest Ministry Conference at
Crossroads Bible Church. Open to anyone interested in
improving the ministry of the church.
Sun. Mar. 25 – Fri., Mar. 30 – PRAYER AND PRAISE WEEK
(see insert in bulletin for details).
Prayer family for the week: Don Berg.
God’s year begins in springtime
When earth wakes from winter’s sleep
The beginning of a new year,
With promises to keep
The weather warms, no more snow
The storms of winter gone,
The grass turns green, the flowers grow
The sun comes out more often
Shining on the waiting earth,
Helping it to soften.
Trees and bushes leaf and bud,
Brand new growth appears,
The birds return to build their nests
Their sweet songs fill our ears,
Lord we thank you for all these wonders
These great works in Your plan
Have given us a beautiful earth
A wonderful home for man.
2017 General Funds Monthly Budget………..………….12,521.55
Other Coming Events:
Fri., Mar. 9-10 – “Engage,” Northwest Ministry Conference at
Crossroads Bible Church. Open to anyone interested in
improving the ministry of the church.
Sun. Mar. 25 – Fri., Mar. 30 – PRAYER AND PRAISE WEEK
(see insert in bulletin for details).
Prayer family for the week: Don Berg.
God’s year begins in springtime
When earth wakes from winter’s sleep
The beginning of a new year,
With promises to keep
The weather warms, no more snow
The storms of winter gone,
The grass turns green, the flowers grow
The sun comes out more often
Shining on the waiting earth,
Helping it to soften.
Trees and bushes leaf and bud,
Brand new growth appears,
The birds return to build their nests
Their sweet songs fill our ears,
Lord we thank you for all these wonders
These great works in Your plan
Have given us a beautiful earth
A wonderful home for man.
2017 General Funds Monthly Budget………..………….12,521.55