
Pastor Pat and Melissa are currently taking their first vacation in the six years since they planted this church. Let's lift them up to the Lord and pray that they actually get the opportunity to rest and recover and return to us refreshed and renewed.
Take a minute and pray right now...
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So when your pastor takes off on vacation, what happens to the church? Are we still supposed to show up on Sunday? Who's going to give the message? More importantly, who's going to play bass for the worship team?
To get the answers to these questions and more, you're just going to have to come on Sunday and find out! Actually, I'll tell you some of it now. I (Jamie) will be giving a message titled "Why Are We Doing This?" this Sunday, along with some special music ('cause my singing is better than my public speaking).
So yes, you're still supposed to show up. (I actually saw a sign in front of a church once that said "Church will resume in one week - pastor on vacation.") As for who will play bass, I'm still figuring that out...
See you Sunday!
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A Word of Encouragement

How are you
worshiping God right now? Yes, I mean at this very moment. What are you
doing? For many, this is an unusual question because we tend to think
of worship as something we do when we set aside a special time to
devote ourselves to singing worship songs, praying, and a doing a few
other godly things. Usually this happens once a week - at church.
But
our common use of the word "worship" is too limited. We need to expand
our thinking about worship and understand that singing worship songs,
praying, reading and studying God's Word, and sharing time in
fellowship with other believers are all just forms of worship. But
there are many other ways to worship God as well. Whenever we affirm
God's authority in our lives, acknowledge His existence, or proclaim
His sovereignty over our world, we are worshiping Him. That means that
our good deeds, proper motivations, pure thoughts, and humble acts of
service are all forms of worshiping God.
Looking at worship in this light leads to an attitude that we can
continually worship God - wherever we are and whatever we are doing.
So, how are you worshiping God right now?
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Children's Ministry
In July, we're teaching our FourteenSix kids on the virtue of "service", which means lending a hand to help someone else. And, our memory verse for the month is Ephesians 6:7 "Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men." Upcoming children's ministry events:
August 29th- Back to school event for kiddos October 9th- Outreach in the park November 21st- Thanksgiving Play December 19th- Christmas Play Donations needed: Gently used toys for the nursery |
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Special Announcements Men's Power Breakfast - Saturday, July 10, 7 am, Desert Palms Restaurant. Directions available at www.146church.com.
The
Truth Project - Men's Ministry, Monday nights, 7 pm, Jim and Jody MacArthur's house. Resumes July 12.
The Truth Project - Women's Ministry, Tuesday evenings - Pat and Melissa Marks' house - this
will STILL be at Pat and Melissa's house even though they will be out of town
on vacation. Jennifer Brees, Martha Corea, and Shaela Opgenorth will be leading the study. Surprise Park Outreach - Saturday October 9th. |