Click Me - Trinity Baptist Church

February 2014
Dr. Richard A. Farmer
Senior Pastor
Trinity Baptist Church
244 S. Main St.
Marion, OH 43302
740-387-6527
www.tbcmarion.org
[email protected]
Hope Part 2: A Restless World Full of Restless People
Luke 2:29: “Sovereign
Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in
peace. 30 For my eyes
have seen your salvation, 31which you have
prepared in the sight of
all nations: 32 a light
for revelation to the
Gentiles, and the glory
of your people Israel.”
gods, or the Temple
which rose before the
people of Israel in
Jerusalem, Jesus was
born into a very
religious world. Roman
law protected the
rights of people to
worship God or the
gods, as long as it did
not interfere with the
allegiance expected of
their citizenship or the
paying of taxes. Given
there was no real state
When Jesus entered
the world he entered a religion until later in
cosmic conglomerate of this century, religious
belief was viewed as
spiritual hunger and
thirst. Everywhere one nothing more than a
nuisance at worst and
looked around the
often a convenient
Roman Empire, one
mechanism for keeping
could find signs of
the people in line. After
people seeking Deity,
all, a people with hope,
whether we speak of
the Roman tendency to be it real or imagined,
is an easier people to
deify the Caesar, the
control (so thought the
Greek and Roman
president in The
Pantheon of endless
Hunger Games). The
arrival of the Messiah
was not viewed as a
threat to the Emperor,
In the February issue:
In Addition to
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Trinity News
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In Memory of
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Matt’s
Newsletter
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Cathy’s Corner
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Council Minutes 8
Financial Report 9
but to Herod. Unless
the worshippers had an
army, the Iron Kingdom
known as Rome did not
feel the threat of any
so-called King. The
slaughter of the
innocents around
Bethlehem was a sign of
the threat of Jesus to
the Jewish political
establishment rather
than as a threat to
Rome.
Both the song of Mary
and the song of Simeon
Continued on the next page...
Pastor’s Report
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Youth Report
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Education Team 12
Minutes
2014 Leadership 12Board Members 13
Ministry Team
Minutes
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Top 10
Predictions for
2014
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February
Calendar
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point us toward a particular
kind of hope in the hearts
and minds of many in Israel.
It is very clear that many
longed for The Messiah, the
one who had been promised
by the prophets for hundreds of years, the One who
would deliver Israel from
the hands of her oppressor
and restore Israel to
her rightful place of
prominence in the
world. But just as the
Yankee fan can settle
for nothing less than
another championship,
many in Israel would
settle for nothing less
than a Messiah who
would destroy the
enemies of Israel through
this longed for restoration.
The power of hope is fueled
by our agendas, for it is
political priority which is
often allowed to define the
desires of our hearts. Once
we have decided what the
fulfillment of our hopes and
dreams is supposed to look
like, it is very difficult to
accept and receive anything
less than what is anxiously
and powerfully anticipated.
John’s gospel tells us that
Jesus came unto his own, but
his own people did not
receive Him. How?...How?
How could this be? How could
a people with a history and
heritage so deeply immersed
in the anticipation of the
coming Messiah miss His
arrival when the day had
finally arrived? How could a
people who celebrated the
words of the Prophets
through their daily devotions
and songs of worship and
educational institutions
misunderstand their meaning
bicycle. Those whose hopes
and dreams are swallowed up
by materialism, as we drown
ourselves in the temporary
happiness of “stuff
theology,” will never be
content with a pair of jeans
passed down from their
brother. Not only do we need
hope to define and shape our
humanity, we need a
hope that can be trusted, a hope that is true,
a hope that can deliver
what is truly needed
rather than what is
selfishly desired.
Israel longed for a
Messiah who would destroy her enemies.
Simeon longed for a
to such a degree that we can Messiah who would forgive
safely say, “they did not have our sins. We long for an
a clue!” How? The same way
Advent that will fill up the
you and I do, the same way
space under and around our
we continue to shape the
Christmas tree. But God
Messiah after our own image desires to give us an Advent
as we celebrate Advent in
that will bring us humble and
the aisles of WalMart in
empty handed as we bow our
2013.
knees and our hearts to a
tiny Babe in a Cave. The hope
No matter the power of
of Advent is not found within
hope, it will always disappoint
packages and stockings, but
those who hope in something
rather as we remove our
beyond what life can deliver
shoes, finding ourselves on
or who hope in things that
holy ground once again…….
can never fill the void we are
convinced “stuff” can fill.
Those who long for an iPad
will be disappointed in a pony.
Those who have their hearts
set on a new car will not leap
for joy at the site of a
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During the past month I have been
engaged in the following activities:
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Regular times of personal Bible
study and prayer
Specific prayer times for our families, the community, and the future
workers and ministries here at
Trinity
Meeting with Pastor Rick to explore children’s ministry opportunities and development
Preparing administrative materials
for Tuesday Group and Awana
Snack preparation for Tuesday Group and Awana
Communicating with parents with children in Tuesday
Group
Communicating with the volunteers for Awana
Reviewing new Awana materials
Ordering Awana materials
Creating numerous forms for Awana
Participation in Education Ministry meetings as contributor and note taker
Copying and preparing new Jr. Church materials
Previewing VBS materials
Cathy
In addition I have spent the past month as follows:
♦ Hosting a Tuesday night College/20’s group in my home
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Leading a weekly campus Bible study
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Meeting one-on-one with college students
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♦ Meeting with local churches to plan future CCO partnerships in Marion
♦ Meeting monthly with my CCO Staff Director
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♦ Support raising to help meet my monthly goals
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necessary for salary and ministry expenses
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Weekly staff meetings
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Leading youth group Sunday nights
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♦ Managing and updating the church website
♦ Running the sound board and sermon recordings
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on Sunday
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♦ Books I’ve been reading:
Ragamuffin Gospel by Brennan Manning
The Big Story: How the Bible
Currently I have been reading the following books (along
Makes Sense Out of Life by
with studying the Hebrew language): Prayer: Finding the
Justin Buzzard
Heart’s True Home, The Attentive Life. Preserving God’s
Star Wars: Dark Force Rising by
Presence in All Things, Diverse Worship: AfricanTimothy Zahn
American, Caribbean, & Hispanic Perspectives, Heart of the
Star
Wars: The Last Command by
Artist, and The Worship Architect.
Timothy Zahn
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MATT
I have spent this past month as follows:
• Spent time visiting and talking with 9 new people in our church
• Spending time with 8 families during crisis times
• Teaching a Sunday School Class on Genesis with Dennis
• Visiting shut-ins (4)
• Spending time in the homes of 3 members
• Book writing and blog writing
• Participation in Dr. Marks Tuesday night Recovery Class
• Benevolence meetings (12)
• Five marriage mentoring meetings
• One on one times with 10-20 members
• Weekly mentoring times (3)
• Shopping 6 times with some in need of groceries
• Sermons from the book of Acts
• Attending several games involving our youth
• Personal prayer and study time in mornings
• Wednesday morning Coffee and Crumbs on the book of Acts
• 6 Counseling sessions
• 17 hospital calls for prayer with the sick
• Six funerals
• Phone calls with Visitors to our church
• Reading and answering a variety of emails
• Shared the gospel with people 11 times
• Weekly Staff meetings and individual staff times
• Weekly meetings with Kathy Caldwell, Matt Stratton, and
Stephen Thomas
• Reading these books – Transformation of the Mind, Jesus
Among Other Gods, Unconditional, God in the Wasteland, No
Place for Truth, The Reason for God, A Reason to Rejoice, God
the Evidence, Several Commentaries on Ephesians, Several
Commentaries on Acts, Various Articles on the topic of Faith,
Hard Sayings of the Old Testament, More Hard Sayings of the
New Testament, Apologetic Preaching, The Power of Praying,
The Untold Story of the New Testament Church, The Passion of
the Western Mind, The Case for Biblical Christianity, The Great
House of God, The Hard Sayings of Jesus, The Gospel According to Jesus, Science Creation and the Bible, Timely Homilies,
The Jesus I Never Knew, Life of Christ, Jesus The King
Love Above All,
Pastor Rick
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Local authors write a book
to spur confidence
TRINITY
Marion Star Tuesday Jan 7, 2014
Cardington—Residents Janet
Sedlacek and her uncle, Nolan
Coleman, co-authored and
published a book, “Who is a
Superstar?”
This is the first installment of a
projected series. The 16-page,
softcover book, published by
AuthorHouse, strives to teach
young readers a valuable lesson in
self-confidence through a wise
teacher, Mrs. Star.
“This is hopefully the first in a
series of children’s books where
Mrs. Star will teach a child the
self-confidence they need in order
to be a successful learner,”
Sedlacek said in a news release.
According to the authors,
every year, Mrs. Star looks forward to the first day of school. As
she meets her new students, she
asks them, “Who is a Superstar?”
The students ponder the
question and discuss different
members of their community,
including doctors, policemen and
farmers. They learn they all are
superstars. And Mrs. Star
encourages the students with her
own positive mantra: “You are all
Superstars! You can be anything
you choose to be!”
Sedlacek and Coleman want to
inspire children to believe in
themselves and to achieve their
dreams.
“We want the readers to know
they are superstars and can be
anything they want to be,”
Sedlacek, a teacher for 23 years,
said.
“My uncle and I have wanted
to publish children’s books for
many years. When I first started
teaching, I saw the need for books
to teach self-confidence. So we
knew this would be the topic of
our first one.
“Children must have selfconfidence in order to learn,” she
said.
The book is available through
Amazon and Barnes & Noble.
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Valeska J. Harbolt
Valeska Harbolt age 81 of Marion went
home to be with Lord on Thursday, January 16, 2014.
Born July 25, 1932 in Marion to the late
Forest and Opal (Wilson) White. On
November 20, 1954 Valeska married Carl
Eugene Harbolt and he passed away
June 4, 2004.
Valeska was a homemaker and also worked as a physical therapist
aid at Community Nursing Center. She was a member of Trinity
Baptist Church in Marion (baptized February 3, 1957) and Snyder
Memorial Baptist Church in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Valeska
was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. She was
always thinking of others.
Surviving Valeska are two daughters Carolyn (Randy) Green of
Marion, Kathy (Steve) Ginn of Fayetteville, North Carolina; one
son Phil (Susie) Harbolt of Marion; two sisters Ellen (Roy) Adams,
Beverly (Dale) Lama; one brother Gary White; six grandchildren
and four great-grandchildren. Preceding Valeska in death are one
son Larry Harbolt, one sister, Betty White; and one brother Paul
White.
Her funeral was held on Monday, January 20th. Pastor Richard
Farmer officiated the service.
Dorothy Jane Mount Mosher
Dorothy Jane Mount Mosher, age 90, devoted wife and
loving mother went to be with Our Lord January 24 after a
long illness.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years,
Paul Mount, father of her children; and Don Mosher, also
her husband of 30 years, her first love and her last. Mother
of five daughters: Kathleen Wickemeier (Ben), Patricia
(Teedles) Roberts (Phil), Sandi Jones (Garry), Peg Mount,
and Laura (Lu) Panicaro (Nick). Beloved grandmother to
ten grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Jane was
born in Marion, Ohio in 1923, the daughter of Otto and
Pearl Harper and sister of Ray Harper, Alice Harbolt, and
Beverly Taylor, all who preceded her in death.
She was a long term member of Trinity Baptist Church
(baptized on November 6, 1977) and Martha Circle, a selfless supporter of missionaries, soup kitchens, and
children's charities. She used her hands, and generous spirit
to create gifts of love for those she loved. Baby quilts,
afghans, chocolate turtles, and the
world's best pies were her legacies of
love and remembrance.
A celebration of Jane's life was held
on Tuesday, January 28, 2014 at
Trinity Baptist Church. Dr. Rick
Farmer officiated the service.
Gale “Gayle” Rollison
Gale “Gayle” Rollison, age 89, of Marion, passed away on Friday January 17, 2014, at 8:30 AM in his home.
He was born on April 17, 1924 in Marion, Ohio to Cedric Blair and Helen Louise (Hart) Rollison. He married the former Betty
Jane Gibbs in Greenup, Kentucky on October 22, 1946 and she survives in Marion. He was a member of Trinity Baptist
Church. Gayle served in the U.S. Navy during WWII and was a member of American Legion Post 605, Disabled American
Veterans Chapter 22, and VFW Post 7201. His Naval Unit was Cub Ten U.S. Navy 3115. Gayle and a shipmate organized a
yearly U.S. Naval Reunion which has lasted for the past 41 years, and he had never missed an event. He was employed for 26
years as a Marion City Police Officer, retiring in 1979. Gale was baptized here at Trinity Baptist Church on December 30, 2012.
The lifelong Marion resident is survived by his wife, Betty; two sons, Shane Michael (Barbara) Rollison
of Midlothian, VA and Rex Allen Rollison of Edgewater, FL; a daughter, Joy Sheppard of Aldie, VA; ;a
brother, Leonard L. (Joanne) Rollison of Marseilles, OH; a sister, Marilyn Joy Bonsel of Marion, OH;
five grandchildren, and seven great grandchildren.
Gayle was preceded in death by a son, Terry Lee Rollison, four brothers, and one sister.
His funeral was held on Wednesday, January 22nd with Pastor Rick Farmer conducting the service. Military rites were presented by the Marion County Veterans Council.
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I Corinthians 12:12-13 “Just as a body,
though one, has many parts, but all its many
parts form one body, so it is with Christ. 13 For
we were all baptized by one Spirit so as to form
one body—whether Jews or Gentiles, slave or
free—and we were all given the one Spirit to
drink.”
As we wrap up the first month of ministry for 2014 here at Trinity with the kids, I am
meditating much on the beautiful way the ministries here at Trinity work together as
we learn more about what it is to be part of the Body of Christ. Today was the Soup
Kitchen which is sponsored by Martha Circle. It has been a blessing to be part of this
circle; however, my busy schedule does not often allow me to attend. The ladies
from this circle not only served the needy in our community; they also worked
together and purchased 52 wintery items (scarves, hats, and gloves) for our Awana
kids. It will be such a joy to share those warm blessings with the kids next week.
Another ministry of Trinity that has beautifully impacted our kids is the Friday Movie
outreach. Hayden came to see a movie with his dad. A relative who attends Trinity told
them about movie nights. The movies got them in the door and familiar with some of our
faces. Not long after, Hayden became a regular attendee at Awana and has asked his dad if
they can come Sundays, too. His dad cannot be more thrilled to hang out with his son while
he learns the Word. How many kids ask their parent(s) to come to church?
It is such a joy to see how the ministries here at Trinity complement each other and flow into each other.
The ministries of Trinity are impacting the community, and the community is also
impacting the ministries of Trinity.
New teaching materials that have long been awaited for Junior Church (K-2 grades) have
arrived! The series that the kids enjoyed last year has been reworked into a new format
and also developed into the next volume. The series published by Awana moves our kids
through a cover-to-cover journey through the Bible.
As we shiver through the beginning of the year, please keep our volunteers, kids
and their families in prayer for physical health and spiritual growth. We have
such a delightful group of folks who are hungry to know God’s Word and eager
to share His love and truth as well. We are so blessed to have both! We always
have room for more volunteers, especially for Sunday School and Junior Church
teachers. If you are interested, please contact me, Richard Caldwell or Sheila
Klenzman.
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January 9th, 2013
Moderator, Keith Griffith, called the meeting to order. Pastor Rick offered prayer and scripture from 1st Corinthians 12:12-13 that he hopes to focus on in 2014: Who We Are as a Church, United as One in the Body.
Motion by Colleen McCartney to accept Minutes of the previous meeting as written; seconded by Mark Poling and approved by voice vote.
Financial Report
• Fred Price noted that we received more than we spent in the year 2013.
• CCO-Marion $500.00, listed on the report, reflects the first financial gift from community churches to encourage Matt Stratton staying in Marion to continue the campus ministry. Pastors of several churches are expressing an interest in making this a community mission. If Matt and Katrina
remain in Marion, Trinity will be their home church but they would also be sharing with other
churches in the community.
• Motion to accept the financial report by Colleen; seconded by John Klenzman and approved by
voice vote.
Pastor Rick
• His complete report is in the Tidings. He plans to present a “$20.14 in 2014 Challenge” to the
church in January.
• The Elder Board is unanimous in its recommendation that the Moderator serve as an Elder pro tem
during his term in order to better connect the Council to the Elders. Motion by Pastor Rick to accept this recommendation for presentation to the congregation at the next quarterly business meeting; seconded by John Klenzman and approved by voice vote.
No Report:
• Ministry – Todd Petrie
• Operations – Mac Meginness
Education – Cathy Hughes for Richard Caldwell
• Complete report is in the Tidings.
• New materials have arrived for Junior Church that correlate with Awana.
Programming – Colleen McCartney
• 2014 activities are listed in her report in the Tidings.
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• A Sweetheart Dinner is scheduled for February 16 following 2 service. No movie night in February.
Elder Board – Mark Piacentini
• Urges support of Matt’s campus ministry and the progress he’s making.
Keith stated that the Operations Committee is drawing up one year contracts for all staff members which will
be revisited annually. A new snow blower has been purchased, making Sam very happy.
The meeting was adjourned with singing of the Doxology. The next meeting of the Council is Thursday,
February 13, 2014 at 7:30 p.m. in the Christian Center.
Respectfully Submitted,
Present: Keith Griffith, Jane Bender, Cathy Hughes, Pastor Rick Farmer, Mark Piacentini, John Klenzman, Colleen McCartney, Fred Price, Mark Poling. Also present
were Steve Ward, Jan Hulse, Jerry Gorby, Craig Robinson.
Absent were Richard Caldwell, Mac Meginness, Todd Petrie, Fritz Winegarner.
Jane Bender
Clerk
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Operang
Amount
Monthly
Variance
Budget
December Income
December Expense
$ 29,851.13
$ 20,336.60
$ 9,514.53
$ 28,298.59
$ 28,298.59
($1,552.54)
$7,961.99
($9,514.53)
Year-to-date Income
Year-to-date Expense
$ 286,234.58 $339,583.00
$ 301,634.04 $339,583.00
($ 15,399.46)
$53,348.42
$37,948.96
$15,399.46
All Income/Expense
December Income
December Expense
Difference
$ 36,247.13
$ 25,642.97
$ 10,604.16
All Income/Expense
YTD Income $391,131.78
YTD Expense $367,124.31
Difference
$ 24,007.47
Cash on Hand $ 39,752.52
CCO—Marion $
500.00
Total Cash
$ 40,252.52
Approved Yearly Budget
$ 339,583.00
Marriage 101 Class
Saturday Feb 1, 2014
8:45 AM—12 Noon
Instructed by Dr. Rick Farmer
Christian Center
at Trinity Baptist Church
Materials provided
RSVP to
[email protected] or
387-6527 by Jan 26th with the number
of years you have been married
Sunday, February 9th
3 PM
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PASTOR’S REPORT
February
D r. R i c h a r d F a r m er
2014
I would like to take a moment and reflect upon some of our gifted leaders – Our Eldership. Dr. Fritz Winegarner is
our chairman. Fritz has a way of keeping us focused during our meetings. It is a frequent event that we begin our
gatherings with Scripture reading and reflection. We have been known to read entire books of the Bible as a group
before we begin our discussions. Fritz is a very passionate Bible student and prayer warrior, and he exudes his
enthusiasm for Christ in all that he does, and we are so very fortunate to have him. This past year he has battled
cancer with patience, endurance, great faith, and as an incredible example to all of us of faith in the midst of
tremendous suffering. Fred Price keeps us grounded in all of our meetings. He has a way of capturing and
representing the needs of some of our obscure members, whose voices often get over looked. Fred makes sure we
do not overlook them. His love for Christ and this church is on display with all he does and says. Thank you, Fred,
for being a powerful servant and a faithful mentor and friend. Mark Poling is one of our newest elders. He has a
quiet confidence about him that amazes me. His insightful observations and mature approach to serving others is
refreshing thing to see. I personally have learned so much just watching and listening to what he brings to our
meetings. John Klenzman, also one of our newest members, has a wisdom that is incredible to watch. His questions
are always right on and unique; his comments are never wasted, and his love for Trinity Baptist Church is
unparalleled. Dr. Mark Piacentini keeps us always on task, serving and loving the people of our community. His
brilliant observations and incredible expertise helps us to remember who we are and what we are called to do as a
church body. And he does this with the humility of a true servant. All of these men together make up a eldership
which is leading us in profound ways toward a spiritual transformation which is at its core- Christ honoring. You as
a congregation are to be commended for the group you have gathered together.
(Updated based on actual figures) Now for the challenge of 2014: which I will call 20.14 in 2014. I have always
had a love for math. Although this has always taken the form of sports statistics and obscure trivia, numbers
fascinate me. So I want to give you a few numbers to ponder this year. In order to meet our budget we must average
between 25 and 26 thousand dollars a month. So let’s let the goal at 26. Given this reality, this is a very doable goal.
Our worst months of 2013 were around 20 thousand. So if we commit ourselves to making our worst months of the
year more like 25 thousand rather than 20 thousand, we are there. So, let’s translate these numbers into a weekly or
monthly number for each of us, the families of Trinity. If we increase our giving so that we are averaging at least 26
thousand dollars a month, using the estimate of 100 giving units in our church, we are talking $312 a month per
giving unit. Last year we averaged $286 a month, per giving unit. So where do I get 20.14 in 2014? This simply
means that if each of us comes up with an additional $20.14 cents every month, we exceed our budget by a few
dollars this year. That’s how easy it would be.
Let’s make this amount practical. We are talking one movie with popcorn and soda. We are talking four lattes. We
are talking one $20 lottery ticket. We are talking two packs of cigarettes. We are talking one dinner out. We are
talking ten cups of coffee. We are talking five Big Macs. We are talking five gallons of gas. We are talking nine
bags of potato chips. We are talking one less trip to the grocery store. There are a myriad of ways to create 20.14
twice a month. I’ve only mentioned things we can do without personally. What about the ways we can create
revenue as we let our creative juices flow, choosing then to share the abundance with our church and with Christ?
The only real question, for each of us, is this: Is being a part of doing God’s work in Marion, Ohio, important to
each of us? Many of you have already answered yes to this call, so for you it’s just continuing to do what you are
already doing. For others of us, we might consider saying yes to this question for the very first time as we live out
our vision to get “In Touch” with God and others, becoming “Souled Out” participants in the Kingdom of God, and
“Set Loose” to take the love of God to the world. Is this call worth 20.14 in 2014 for you and for me? Is not the
obvious answer – Yes, Yes, Yes!!!!
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The Education Ministry Team Minutes
The Education Ministry Team met Monday January 27, 2014.
Members present were: Richard Caldwell, Nancy Betker, Cathy Hughes, Stephen Thomas
Richard opened the meeting with prayer.
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Sunday School Report –
-Richard has created a Sunday School evaluation for the adult classes and will e-mail it to the team.
-March is the next possible 5th Sunday for a combined Sunday School. The focus will be a simple Bible story
for all age groups to join in interactively.
Jr. Church Report –
-The new curriculum has arrived for the Jr. Church kids. Pre-school is still using Disciple Land as the primary
curriculum.
Youth –
-Activities are on the calendar for the coming months.
-Small group leaders are needed potentially for the second and fourth Sundays of the month.
-Beyond Camp is coming up at the end of February for the Jr. High kids.
Nursery –
-A new lock has been installed in the nursery to keep chemicals safely out of the reach of children. The screws
of the slide were also tightened.
Cathy’s Report –
-Vacation Bible School dates and curriculum are a focus as plans begin.
Stephen closed the meeting in prayer.
The next meeting will be February 24th at 7:30.
Respectfully submitted by Cathy Hughes.
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Top Ten Predictions for 2014
With all the problems the World is facing, it can be unsettling to the
mind. Today, sharing with you ten predictions that are true!
1. The Bible will still have all the answers.
2. Prayer will still be the most powerful thing on Earth….
3. The Holy Spirit will still move…..
4. God will still honor the praises of His people.
5. There will still be God anointed preaching.
6. There will still be singing of praise to God.
7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people.
8. There will still be room at the Cross.
9. Jesus will still love you.
10. Jesus will still save the lost when they come to Him.
Isn't it great To Remember Who Is Really In
Control, and that; "the Word
of the Lord endures forever." ( 1 Peter 1:25 )
Ellen Adams
802 Somerlot Hoffman Rd. West
Marion OH 43302
Encouragement
Corner
Barbara Johnston
825 Daffodil Dr.
Marion OH 43302
Alice Meginness
375 Forest Lawn Blvd. Apt. D
Marion OH 43302
ALICE CELEBRATES HER
90TH BIRTHDAY THIS
MONTH
CCO Ministry at the Ohio State
But encourage one another daily, UniMarge Cottrell
31 Apple Hill
Springfield OH 45504
as long as it is called Today, so that
none of you may be hardened by
sin’s deceitfulness. Hebrews 3:13
15
Betty Rollison
343 Owens Rd. W
MARION OH 43302
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20
Sun
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
1
Men’s Bible Study
8AM
Marriage Seminar
8:45 AM –12 Noon
2
3
4
5
COMMUNION
Blended Worship
8:30A
Sunday School
9:45A Contemporary
Worship 11 AM
Couples Super Bowl
Party 5 PM
Youth Group 6PM
Operations Team
Meeting 6PM
Prayer Meeting 7PM
Awana 6:30PM
Recovery Group
6:50PM
Coffee & Crumbs 10
AM
Praise Team Practice
6 PM
Bible Study 7:15 PM
9
10
11
12
13
ABW Lunch
Prayer Meeting 7PM
Ministry Team
Meeting 7PM
Holy Tearers
10AM
Awana 6:30 PM
Recovery Group
6:50 PM
Coffee & Crumbs 10
AM
Praise Team Practice
6 PM
Bible Study 7:15 PM
Noren Circle
1:30 PM
17
18
19
20
Blended Worship
8:30AM
Sunday School
9:45AM
Contemporary
Worship 11 AM
Congregational Meeting 3PM
Youth Group 6PM
16
Blended Worship
8:30 AM
Sunday School
9:45 AM
Contemporary
Worship 11 AM
Valentine Luncheon
Youth Group 6PM
23
Blended Worship
8:30 AM
Sunday School
9:45 AM
Contemporary
Worship 11 AM
Youth Group 6PM
PRESIDENTS’
DAY
Prayer Meeting 7PM
24
Prayer Meeting 7PM
Education Team
Meeting 7:30 PM
Martha Circle
10AM
Awana 6:30 PM
Recovery Group
6:50 PM
25
Awana 6:30 PM
Recovery Group
6:50 PM
6
7
Noren Circle 9AM
Council Meeting
7:30 PM
Elder Meeting 8:30
PM
Men’s Bible Study
8AM
Couples Party
6PM
14
15
Men’s Bible Study
8AM
21
Coffee & Crumbs
10 AM
Praise Team
Practice 6 PM
Bible Study 7:15
PM
22
Men’s Bible Study
8AM
26
27
Coffee & Crumbs
10 AM
Praise Team Practice 6 PM
Bible Study 7:15
PM
Soup Kitchen
11:30 AM
16
8
28
Senior Adult
Breakfast 10 AM