Ball & Chain

THIS SUNDAY
February 18, 2007
MARDIS GRAS SUNDAY
A Sharing, Growing, Changing Lives Festival
8:00, 9:15 & 10:45
Bruce Davis preaching: “BALL & CHAIN”
(If you want the sedate version, come to 8:00.)
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ASH WEDNESDAY is Feb. 21. Nancy will be leading services at 7:00 AM & 7:00 PM. A Soup Supper will be offered from 5:30-6:00.
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We hope you’ll be watching your mail box for the February edition of “The Passage,” our hard copy newsletter.
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Looks like Nancy’s basketball career is over. The doctor looked at her MRI again and decided she has a torn ligament in her knee.
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ATTENTION CHILDREN’S CHOIR PARENTS! NEXT WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, THE JOYFUL SOUNDS WILL NOT MEET FOR PRACTICE. HOWEVER, THE MUSIC MAKERS AND THE MIGHTY DOVES WILL PRACTICE AS USUAL. THANKS!!!
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The Youth Department is missing an X Box (video game system) from the youth room. We are also missing a DVD/ VCR used for Sunday school from the music room.
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DOES ANYONE HAVE A DVD COPY OF THE SERIES FINALE OF “SEINFELD” THAT NANCY COULD BORROW FOR THE SERMON ON FEB. 25?
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Received from BETTY B.:
The American Cancer Society Presents Daffodil Days
You don't have to wait for April showers to bring May flowers. The American Cancer Society presents Daffodil Days. The Daffodil is the first flower of spring and a symbol of hope for cancer patients. By participating in Daffodil Days, you help provide research, education, advocacy, and patient service programs for cancer patients. Order your Daffodils this Sunday at church. Order forms will be available in the bulletins as well as at the information table. Honor your loved ones with Daffodils and help the America Cancer Society continue the fight to defeat cancer and bring a touch of spring to your home. You must make your check payable to The American Cancer Society. Your "donation" is tax deductible.
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MAPLE RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY, 168th & Maple Rd. – NEEDED: Someone to attend the Pharmacy (gift shop) from 10-11 a.m., Tuesday, Every other Friday, and Saturday – OR to substitute any of the 6 days per week. Please contact Pastor Charlotte, if you would like to be a part of this ministry.
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COMPASSIONATE WHEELS: A NEW NAME for transportation ministry. We have a group of people who bring some of our members to church, who otherwise would be unable to come. Up to now, this ministry has been without a “real” name. Henceforth, I dub thee COMPASSIONATE WHEELS. And, are you ever appreciated!!! Reminder: This ministry is in need of help, once again, to bring 2 of our members to church. They live just north of Dodge St., on 90th. If you would be willing to be a part of COMPASSIONATE WHEELS, please contact Pastor Charlotte.
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PASTOR CHARLOTTE asks: Prayers of joy for Diane and Tim B., in the recent birth of a new grandchild.
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Matthew 11:28-30: “Come to me, all you that are weary and are carrying heavy burdens, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
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BRD