Missio Dei Church
Weekly Update for the Week of February 7




Haiti
Supporting Haiti
OFFERINGS AT MISSIO DEI

There are two Sundays left to donate to Haiti.  So far, we have raised about half of our goal.  Please give generously from your heart.  There is so much rebuilding to be done.

The Elders of Missio Dei Church decided that we will be financially supporting two different organizations.
Special love offerings will be taken through Sunday, February 14 during communion.  These offerings will be in addition to our regular tithes and offerings and benevolence.  During the week of February 14, we will reexamine whether or not to continue taking special offerings for Haiti.

We believe that we can collect more than $4,000 as a church and would love for this to be an expression of our willingness to "bear one another's burdens... especially to those who are of the household of faith."

Skiing
Snowboarding/Skiing Trip
BUILDING COMMUNITY IN THE SNOW

The trip is THIS SATURDAY.  RSVP now.

PLEASE RSVP HERE!

The MDC third annual snowboarding trip is going to be Saturday, February 6th at Devil's Head Resort in Wisconsin. We will gather at the Ministry Center at 6:00 AM and drive up in a large vehicle for a day of fun in the snow. Each year proves to be a great day of riding, chillin', and connecting. So whether you are a pro or beginner, join us for a great time in the snow.

COSTS: Those who would like to go will cover their own lift ticket, rental, lunch. Additionally each person is asked to pitch in for gas money. If you have any questions at nathan@mdchurch.us

Second Tuesday Prayer
Releasing PrayerWe believe that prayer is a vital part of worshiping our Savior. We want to be people who are in communication with their God as they drive, as they go to class, as they work, as they spend time with family or friends. We believe that God listens to, cares about, and responds to the prayers of those who know Him.

Second Tuesday is our monthly time of community prayer.  We will be meeting in the Peace Community Church library on Tuesday, February 9, at 7:00 pm.

You can RSVP and get directions here.
Leadership Community
It is important for us as a church to know God's vision for us and to be reminded and encouraged by it regularly. It is said that a vision starts dying after a couple of months if the leaders rarely or never hear about it. This usually leads to feelings of being disconnected, unappreciated, and burned out. So we have made it our commitment to meet once a month to celebrate what God is doing through us, to continue to cast his vision, and to encourage the leaders in his mission. Leadership Community, then, is really like a big party or pep rally where we share vision and appreciate our leaders.

The next Leadership Community is Saturday, February 20, from 9:00-11:00 am.  Hope to see you there.
Donate Your Ink Cartridges
The children's ministry - Kid's Crossing - is asking for your help.  We want all your old and used up ink cartridges to turn in to purchase new tables and chairs for the kids.  Just drop your old ink cartridges into the marked trash can at the back of church.  For more info please contact Andy Raatjes.
Upcoming Community Events

02/05/10, Men's Ministry (info)
02/06/10, Snowboarding/Skiing Trip (info)
02/09/10, Second Tuesday Prayer (info)
02/20/10, Leadership Community (info)

For details, check out the full online calendar.
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Serving This Week
Children's February Theme: Beatitudes

Feb 7
Nursery:
Molly Wagner, Kathy Costello, Jen Archbold
Preschool:
Bob & Tenille Chapel

Grade School:
Eric Bailey
Greeters:
Kasey Warren, Diane Sexton
Ushers:
Tara Birk
Host/Hostess:
Pat Meyers, Sarah Phillips
Communion Servers:
Diane Sexton, Joy MacDonald, Matt & Deanna Anderson

Feb 14
Nursery:
Jenny Hunter, Elisabeth Hendricks, Cindy Hendricks
Preschool:
Erin Raatjes, Sheryl Carter

Grade School:
Andy Raatjes
Greeters:
Eric Bailey, Leah Meskis
Ushers:
Kati Konkol
Host/Hostess:
Pat Meyers, Kati Konkol
Communion Servers: N
athan & Sarah Phillips, Matt & Julie Boomsma

Feb 21
Nursery: Tara & Andy Birk, Leah Meskis
Presch
ool: Kelly Jager, Amanda Geels
Grade School:
Brandon Jacobson
Greeters:
Dave Schissler, Andersons
Ushers:
Andersons
Host/Hostess:
Pat Meyers, Sarah Phillips
Communion Servers:
Casey & Tracy Warren, Dave & Emily Schissler

***Children's Ministry Lead Teacher in Bold***

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PLEASE NOTE: If you are unable to help on the day you are scheduled, please make every attempt to switch with someone.  If you can not get a substitute on your own, please contact Laura Vroom for Kids Crossing, Sarah Phillips for Hospitality, or Leah Meskis for Communion.

Offering Update

This information will not be in the weekly bulletin as we have many guests with us. Below is our month to date report of our tithes and offerings and benevolence:

Offerings for January

$12,131.56

Monthly budget

$11,000.00

Surplus (Deficit)

$1,131.56


 

Offerings for December

$14,809.00

Monthly budget

$9,700.00

Surplus (Deficit)

$5,109.00

 

 

YTD Offerings

$12,131.56

Haiti Relief 

 $1,949.39

January Benevolence

$131.00

YTD Benevolence

$131.00

            


Table of Contents
Giving to Haiti Relief
Snowboarding Trip
Second Tuesday
Leadership Community
Help Kids Crossing
Events
Miss a Message?
Serving This Week
Contact Information
Missio Dei Church
11041 Front Street,
Suite A
Mokena, IL 60448

(708) 478-4656
www.mdchurch.us

Paul Vroom
Lead Pastor

Nathan Phillips
Elder