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April 20th, 2012


Your Invited to a Birthday Party
This Saturday, April 21st

Florene

Guess who's turning 80yrs old?

Florene Brewer

Please join her family and friends on        

Saturday, April 21st

from 10:30 am till noon

in the Fellowship Hall at the church.

 

Student Ministry
Upcoming Events

 

"Koinonia" Youth Fellowship

April 25th

5-7pm

This months fellowship will be located at:

Stefan & Stacey Valdez house.

  

  For any questions about any of the Student Ministry Activities please contact:

 Stefan at 471-7462 or email

stefan@martharoadbaptist.org

  
Worship Leader Search Committee
Mark Benedict

The Worship Leader Search Committee has recommended that we vote Mark  Benedict to serve as our Worship Leader. There will be a open question and  answer session for all our members with Mark on Sunday, April 29th at 4pm. On the morning of  Sunday,  May 6th we will have a yes or no ballot vote during both services. This vote will be for members only aged 16 and over.

 

VBS Clinic
Monday, April 30th

There is a VBS Clinic at FBC Atlus on April 30th @ 6:30pm. All Volunteers , or even if your not sure where you want to volunteer you are encouraged to attend this clinic .Classes that you will be able to attend this night will be; Pre-School, Children (Grade 1-4), VBX (Grade 5-6), Crafts, Music / Worship, Missions, Director / Pastors. Childcare will be provided for birth through kindergarten, please call 482-4798 by noon on Monday for childcare. For more info please contact  Mendy Lingle  at 580-471-8403.

 

 

VBS Volunteer Training
Month of May

On Wednesday evenings from 6:30pm to 7:30pm during the month of May (beginning May 9th) we will be covering the Bible study topics that the children will be learning during VBS this summer. Come and get  prepared for VBS! Even if you are not a teacher, the Bible stories are woven through the rotation areas the children will be participating  in during VBS.

 

National Day of Prayer Breakfast
Thursday, May 3rd

The National Day of Prayer will be Thursday, May 3rd.  The United Methodist Church will have  their annual Prayer Breakfast at 6:30am. We have reserved 16 seat for MRBC. If you would like to attend the breakfast,  please drop a check off to the church office for  $15. The seats are on a first come fist serve basis.

 

New Members Class
Sunday, May 6th
Are you new to Martha Road? Have you been an attending the church for a while? If so, join us for the New Member Class scheduled for May 6th.  The class will cover the history, mission, and vision of the church.  The class will be held immediately following the 11 AM  worship  service. Lunch will be provided and childcare will be available. On Sunday, check the membership class on the next step section of the information card or call the church office.

 

Baby Dedication
Sunday, May 13th
On Mother's Day, we will be having a baby dedication service. If you have recently had  a child that you would like to dedicate, please contact the church office by              Monday, May 7th or on Sunday mark the back of your information card with the name of your child.

 

Women's Bible Study Class
A Women's Heart: God's Dwelling Place

Wednesday, May 9th at 7pm.  We'll be studying Beth Moore's A Woman's Heart: God's Dwelling Place.  Here's a synopsis of the study: Discover the parallels of the Tabernacle's building and your life as a chosen vessel of God. Taken primarily from the Book of Exodus, A Woman's Heart: God's Dwelling Place by Beth Moore will take you on a fascinating journey into why God would chose to live in a wilderness tabernacle, made by human hands. Those interested in participating to purchase their own handbook.  They can be found at Lifeway and on Amazon for about $15.  Please contact Keri Whitacre by text or phone call @  253-441-1840 and let her know if you will be attending this bible study .

 

Mother Daughter Look-A-Like Contest
Mother's Day Sunday, May 13th

This year we will have our first ever Mother daughter look-a-like contest at MRBC. Ladies its "game on"! On Mothers Day Sunday, May 13th, during both services, we will be choosing the best look-a-like pair. A trophy will be giving out during both services to the winners! Mom's and daughters, join us for some Mother's day fun.

 

 

Life Line Screening 
May 8th, 2012

Protect your health by finding out your risk of having a stroke by participating in the Life Line Screening that will be at Martha Road Baptist Church on Tuesday, May 8, 2012.  Through ultrasound we evaluate the carotid arteries for the buildup of fatty plaque, which is the leading cause of stroke.Register today for the Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm package by filling out the form on Sunday morning or come by the church office to pick one up and return the form to the church  office.  By signing up for this life-saving event, not only will you be able to receive $10 off any package of $139 or more, but Martha Road Baptist Church will also receive a $10 donation for every member who signs up and attends this Life Line Screening event.  The Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm Package includes four screenings: carotid artery, abdominal aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and atrial fibrillation.  Join in the fight against vascular disease.

 

Adult 8 Sunday School Class
Sunday Mornings at 9:45am
Please join us on Sunday mornings at 9:45 am as we study thru the book called "Forgotten God: Reversing our Tragic Neglect of the Holy Spirit". The study consist of a DVD segment and a work book as a talking point. Please contact Rob  Vanderzel at 843-810-4548 for more information.

 

Men's Bible Study
Wednsday's at 6pm

Putting Gods Words Into Action, this week  we will study         1 Samuel 4,5,6. All men of our church are invited to come and join this bible study on Wednesday Evenings 6-7pm. Located at the annex building . Call Bill Lay for any questions at  480-5553.

 

Upcoming Events   

 

April

20th - 21st Church Camp Work Project 

22nd "Koinonia" Youth Fellowship 5-7pm

25th Drees up night, PAJAMA NIGHT 

                               & Last night of AWANA

 29th Question & Answer or Mark Benedict  for Worship                                              Leader

29th AWANA Awards Service 6pm

30th VBS Clinic Altus FBC 6:30pm

 

May

2nd End of the year AWANA Party

3rd National Day of Prayer Breakfast FUMC 6:30am

6th New Members Class

6th Vote Yes or No on Worship Leader

7th Baby Dedication Names to church office

9th VBS Bible Study 6:30pm

 


 

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

Week 17 Memory Verse

 "Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will never pass away." Matthew 24:35   

  

Our Record Speaks:

   Sunday School Attendance 

April 15th, 2012

174

 

Happy Birthday this coming week to:   
Nancy Trussler
Bradley Martin
Jedidiah Lee
Bob Gable
Florene Brewer
Bill Lay

Student Ministry:
  

"Sumphero"

 Youth Bible Study

(7th - 12th Grade)

Sunday Evening  

5pm

 

"MPACT"

 Youth Bible Study

(7th - 12th Grade)

 Wednesday Evenings

6pm to 9pm

 

College Ministry

 

"The Meeting Spot"

Wednesdays

8:30pm

Fellowship Hall at MRBC

(Meal, Fellowship, Worship and Bible Study) 

 

Noon Day

Wednesdays @ noon 

 located at the BCM

(across from Walmart and beside Red River Federal Credit Union)

 Lunch will be served.

 

AWANA

Wednesdays

5:55pm to 7:30pm

April 25th, 2012

Dress Up Night

Pajama Night

 

The Greenhouse
 Working with your children this Sunday: 

Children's Church

Andy & Gaila Harrison

 Nursery

1st service:

Pat Terbush

SS:

Esmeralda Santos

2nd:

Meri Kayla Baker

 

              Links

20388 E CR 158

Altus, Oklahoma 73521

580-482-3377

Church Office Hours

8am-4pm

Monday -Friday

info@martharoadbaptist.org 

Service Times:

Sunday Morning: 

J.A.M.             9:30am

Sunday School  9:45am

Worship Services

                      8:30am

                      11:00am

 

Sunday Evening:

Sunday Evening 

 Bible Study     5:00pm

"Sumphero"     5:00pm

(Youth Bible Study)

 


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