Game Night

New Year's Eve Game Night

Friday, December 31, 2010

7:00pm - 1:00am

Fellowship Hall

Bring your favorite games, snacks to share, and anyone who wants to do something on New Year's Eve besides sit on the couch and watch the ball drop in Times Square!

Fun for the whole family!

See you there!

“Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign: The virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and will call him Immanuel.” Isaiah 7:14

“For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.” Isaiah 9:6

Christmas Party 2010

The three adult Sunday school classes held a Christmas party for members and families. Great music, a generous amount of wonderful food, fellowship and Christmas carols made for a festive evening of worship, fun and laughter.

The Christmas Story!

¹ And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.

² This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria.

³ So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.
⁴ Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David,

⁵ to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child.

⁶ So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered.

⁷ And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

⁸ Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.

⁹ And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.

¹⁰ Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.

¹¹ For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

¹² And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”
¹³ And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:
¹⁴ “ Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”
¹⁵ So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.”

¹⁶ And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger¹⁷ Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child.

¹⁸ And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

¹⁹ But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.

²⁰ Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them.

Luke 2:1-20

Hunger Bites!

On October 31st the youth group participated in a great cause....Hunger Bites. Spearheaded by the talented and organized Deanna I., twelve youth, donning custom tees, met at the home of Mike and Jaylynn, divided up into teams and headed out. Sponsors Dan M., Doug K., Holly and Brett H., and Carolann H., drove the students through the neighborhoods collecting canned foods and other non perishable items. All together, the students brought in 611 items for the Second Harvest Food Bank. Way to go! What an amazing ministry. They were missionaries in their own back yard, spreading the love of Christ through their words and actions.

"Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity." 1 Timothy 4:12

Sweet Retreat!

The 2010 Ladies Retreat was spectacular. Guest speaker Laurie Kuykendall led an inspiring Bible study on our spiritual journey, the baggage we carry with us, and the grace of Christ which allows us to leave it at the cross.

We participated in thought provoking and insightful break out groups and had amazing prayer sessions, all the while making new friends and investing in each other as women of faith.

The retreat was relaxing and rejuvenating not only for the spirit, but for the body as well. Our planning team prepared games, crafts, bonfires and free time, each complete with plenty of snacks and opportunity for fellowship.

Ross Point Retreat Center offered up incredible food and comfortable accommodations, while the planning committee ensured every little detail was accounted for, right down to the gift bags and box of candies left on our pillows.

It was an experience that left us searching our hearts, renewing our commitment to Christ and hoping and praying we get the opportunity to do it all again next year. Sincere and heart felt thanks to Janice, Jaylynn, Cathy, Cheryl, Sandy and Kristol for all your planning and dedication to make our first ladies retreat an enormous success.

Ladies Retreat Openings

Ladies, there's still space available for the retreat. Sign up today, you won't want to miss it.

Women's Retreat

October 15-16, 2010

Enjoy the Journey...Adventure Awaits

Cost is $85

Held at Ross Point Camp in Post Falls, Idaho

Registration forms are available in the foyer and forms/money must be turned in no later than October 10, 2010.