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Check Out What's Happening at SWFF!
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Vol. 10, Issue 11
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The Amens of Jesus: Fall Into the Ground
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On Easter, we put on our nicest clothes and make sure the church facilities look their best. All the colors are bright and cheery - it's a beautiful day. But the original Easter week was marked by more scandal than beauty, more darkness than pastels. In the weeks leading up to Easter we are examining Jesus' own statements about his death. This week we will discover how the cross provides a path from the scandal to the beauty and what it means for your life. Don't miss "Fall Into the Ground", this Sunday at 9:00 or 11:00 AM.
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Easter Sunday
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Easter Sunday is only three weeks away, and this is a big day for your church. To celebrate, we will be having two Easter egg hunts, one after each service at 10:15 AM and 12:15 PM. Would you consider inviting someone to attend a service with you on that day? If so, don't invite them yet, but continue to pray for them during this next week. By the way, we have three criteria for inviting people to come to church with you: 1) you should know them and have a relationship with them, 2) they need to live close enough to the church that it's easy enough for them to get here, and 3) they shouldn't already have a church. We look forward to celebrating Easter with you!
If you would like to donate plastic eggs and/or candy for the Egg Hunt, please bring them on a Sunday and drop them off in the designated bin in the lobby.
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| Scholastic Book Fair |
SWFF's Mother's Day Out Program is hosting a Scholastic Book Fair. The book fair offers specially priced books for ALL age groups. For each book purchased a donation will be made to the Mother's Day Out program to help purchase much needed books for the library. Shop our online book fair by Clicking Here from now until - March 17th. Type in our zip code, 78735, and you will be sent to our fair homepage. All books will be shipped (for free!) to the church for pick up. Thanks for supporting the Mother's Day Out program!
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| Go Student Ministries - Spring Break Events |
GoStuMin is planning a couple of exciting events. The first is on Tuesday, March 17th when we will be visiting McKinney Falls State Park. We'll meet at the church at 10:30am. Entrance to the park is $6/person. We will plan to have a picnic lunch and enjoy hiking, fishing and other outdoor activities. The second event is on Thursday, March 19th at Blazer Tag. We'll meet there at 11:45am. Cost is $20/person. Lunch and games are included. We do need parents to act as chauffeurs (and join in the fun). If you are available, please email Roger Thomson.
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| The Hang Out March 22nd |
The Hangout is happening on Sunday, March 22nd at Maddie and Hayden's home. Parents, bring your kids to the GO youth service at the church at 4pm. Youth leaders will transport the kids to the Hangout, and the kids can be picked up at the Maroney's home between 8-8:30pm. This is going to be a lot of fun for the students, so make plans to get them there.
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Spring Landscape Day- March 28
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Spring is coming and with spring comes the growth of new flowers...and weeds. That means it's time for our Spring Landscaping Day on Saturday, March 28th from 9am - Noon. We will plant new flowers, pull weeds, and do some special prep for Easter Sunday. We'll provide food and beverages at noon. If you can't be there for the entirety of this landscaping event, then come and help for as long as you can.
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Plug In March 31st
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If you're ready to move from "I like this church" to "I love my church", then Plug In is for you. You'll hear a little bit about where we come from, a lot about where we are going and how you can be a part of that journey. Becoming a member at Southwest Family Fellowship is a great step on a journey of spiritual growth, and it will help you connect further into the life of the church. If you considered SWFF your church home and have not yet attended, please make plans to join us for Plug In Tuesday evening, March 31st. Childcare will be provided.
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Mother's Day Out - Fall Registration
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The time to register for the 2015-2016 school year at the Zoo Crew has arrived! We meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school year from 9AM - 2PM, and are currently registering students from 14 months - 5 years. If you would like more information, or would like to schedule a tour, please email Monique Moody. We are looking forward to another year to minister to the needs of both parents and children in an enriching Christian environment!
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VBS & Youth Camp
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Save the Dates for:
Vacation Bible School the week of June 22st-26th
Youth Camp will be July 23rd-26th
Details to follow.
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Virtue of the Month: Patience
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PATIENCE: Waiting until later for what you want now.
MEMORY VERSE
" Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart
and wait for the Lord"
Psalm 27:14 NIV
In addition, Studio252.tv will give you all kinds of helps, including family devotions. You can also download the Parent Cue App, this app has fun on-the-go videos and activities that relate to what we're talking about in Kidzone.
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5 Ways To Give
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Looking for an easier way to give to the church? Text the word "SWFF" to 37284 from your smart phone to be able to give from a simplified mobile giving page. If you are on your mobile device, click here. You can access online giving from your computer at www.swff.com or click here. This gives you our 'Online Giving procedures', 'Frequently Asked Questions' and you are able to 'Make a Contribution Online'. Online giving is a safe and easy way to support the ministries of SWFF. This system enables you to support the church by making a one-time contribution or establishing a recurring contribution. If you still prefer to mail, our P.O. Box #91327 Austin, TX 78709.
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GO Student Ministries
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GO students, Middle School & High School meet at 4pm on Sundays in the Student Center. Middle Schoolers also meet at 11am in the Kids Building on Sunday mornings but are still strongly encouraged to attend Sunday afternoons as well. High school students attend the main service on Sunday mornings.
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The Buzz
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If you have children in K - 5th grade, we invite you to join us every Sunday morning for
The Buzz at 10:20
in the Student Center. At this fun-filled interactive service, the kids bring their parents to church. Through drama, original video, and dynamic music, kids are introduced to biblical values in a fresh and exciting way.
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Prayer
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We receive a number of prayer requests each week from the people of Southwest Family. If you would like to be included on a weekly email that lists the prayer requests we received each weekend please email Deanna Scoma requesting to be added to the list. That email will typically go out on Monday. You can also email her if you have a prayer request you would like included in the email.
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Zoo Crew - Mother's Day Out
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SWFF MDO program offers a fun, safe, and educational experience for your kids in a caring Christian environment. Your kids will love learning and playing in our hands-on curriculum, and you'll love having a little extra time for yourself. Classes will meet on Tuesday and Thursday mornings. If you need more information or to register your child, email Monique Moody.
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Join us on Facebook & Twitter!
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Keep up with the happenings at SW Family Fellowship. Check us out on Facebook or Twitter! Click on a link above and you can join us on our Facebook page or Twitter feed.
For the ladies you might also want to join us on our SWFF Ladies Group on Facebook. Click here for that link.
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Support SWFF with Amazon
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Did you know that your Amazon shopping can actually benefit your church? With no cost to you? Support SWFF while you shop on Amazon.
Amazon will donate 0.5% of the price of your eligible AmazonSmile purchases to Southwest Family Fellowship when you shop at AmazonSmile.
AmazonSmile is a website operated by Amazon that lets customers enjoy the same wide selection of products, low prices, and convenient shopping features as on Amazon.com.
You can also find a link to AmazonSmile on the church website under "Quick Links".
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8203 W. Highway 71, Austin, TX 78735
Sundays at 9 & 11am
And join us for THE BUZZ,
our interactive "Kids bring their parents to church" service at 10:20.
Mailing Address: PO Box 91327; Austin, TX 78709
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