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NHBC E-News
National Heights Baptist Church
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Love God ~ Love People ~ Grow Together |
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Celebrate Easter with us!
 Palm Sunday, March 24
6:00 PM
Easter Musical
A musical presentation of "I Will Rise"
by the Easter Choir with songs and
skits performed by our children,
preteens and youth.
Wednesday, March 27
7:00 PM
Living Lord's Supper
A live re-enactment of the
Last Supper whixh gives a fresh
prespective about those last few days.
Includes a time of reflection
at a scene of the crucifixion
 Easter Sunday, March 31
6:30 AM
Youth Sunrise Service
A special service for youth in Grades 7-12
and their families. Meet in church parking
lot at 6:30 to travel toge
E  aster Sunday, March 31
8:30 & 11:00 AM
Easter Morning Worship
Two options for celebrating the
resurrection! Services will feature a
special Guest Brass Quintet. This is a great opportunity
for the entire family to come worship together. |
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From the Pastor's Desk
March means Missions at National Heights. This month we focus on North American Missions and the exciting work of our North American Mission Board. The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering enables NAMB missionaries to proclaim the gospel to military bases, hospitals, inner city neighborhoods, and more. NHBC has set a goal of $9000 for our 2013 offering.
At the end of the month, we will join with believers around the world to celebrate our Savior's Resurrection. Sunday, March 24, the choir will present I Will Rise, a musical reminding us that we serve a Risen Savior. On Easter Sunday, March 31, our morning services will provide opportunities to worship and to introduce friends and neighbors to the Lord. Our Preschool and Children's ministry is also planning special events to help our children learn about the meaning of this special celebration. I can't wait to see what God is going to do through you!
~Vaughn Weatherford |
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"Whatever it Takes" missions theme
WHATEVER IT TAKES ... reaching the one is the theme for the North American Missions emphasis during the month of March 2013. The Scripture theme is Acts 8:26-31, the account of Philip explaining a passage from Isaiah 53 to the Ethiopian traveler on the road from Jerusalem to Gaza. During this emphasis Southern Baptist Churches spend added time in learning about and praying for the spiritual needs of our nation and we receive the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering for North American Missions. This year the national goal is $70 million. Our National Heights Church goal is $9,000. Christians are sent by God to carry His message of love, mercy, and redemption to everyone. This offering is one way we can participate in missions in our nation. |
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WOM collects supplies for school nurse
On Tuesday, March 12 Women on Mission will gather at 9:30 for a coffee in the fellowship room. Hostesses for the coffee are Mildred Burns and Esther O'Dell. All women of the church are invited to attend. The business session will begin at 10:00 led by President Judy Divine with reports and making of decisions related to mission projects. Patti Crocker will lead the group in the Prayer Patterns, a prayer time for our missionaries serving around the world.
The program, Whatever It Takes, will be led by Eva McNeely who will share information and prayer requests from our missionaries serving in the United States and Canada. Come and enjoy this time of learning and praying together.
Women are reminded that during the month of March the group is collecting toiletry and personal items for the nurse at Watkins Elementary to dispense as needed. Please bring shampoo, hand soap, combs, hair brushes, hair ribbon, tiebacks, tooth paste, tooth brushes, deodorant, nail clippers, socks, underpants for boys and girls in small sizes. Bring these items to the March meetings. |
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Humorous presentation at Prime Timers
Plan to join the Prime Timers on Thursday, March 21 at 11:00am for our monthly luncheon meeting in the fellowship hall. Before the program, Carl Rose, President, will lead a short business session.
Our program guest is Jim Bunch who will present "A Satire on Selecting a Preacher." Jim is a native Missourian. He has been in the ministry for sixty-one years retiring in 1996. Thirty-four years he was a pastor in Iowa at four different churches. He and his wife, Eula, are currently members of Glenstone Baptist Church. She will assist him in the presentation.
There have been rave reviews of this presentation and the quality of the material. Be sure and bring your friends for this witty and entertaining presentation. Hostesses for the covered dish luncheon are Eva McNeeley and Lynda Rose.
Please remember we will be collecting canned items for Grand Oak Mission Center.
Remember Senior Choir at 1:00 p.m. |
Time to bring donations for
Youth Rummage Sale in April |
The youth group has set their annual Rummage Sale for Friday and Saturday, April 12 & 13 in the church garage. There will be a Pre-Sale for the church family only on Thursday, April 11. In the interest of fairness, to assure that the entire church family has equal opportunity to shop, no purchases will be allowed before April 11.
The youth are now accepting donations for the sale! All types of items are welcome, from clothing, to furniture, to household goods, to books and games -- but no mattresses please. If you have items you wish to be picked up, please call Brian Miller at 833-4111 and he will make an appointment to come by and pick up your donation at your convenience. This sale is a blessing to our community and all sale proceeds support the youth ministry. Special thanks to all the volunteers who already are working to process donations for the sale. |
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Crabtrees speak at WOM March 26
Drew and Pam Crabtree, recent home missionaries to Wyoming, will be the speakers at Women on Mission Tuesday, March 26. They will be sharing experiences of their work in Big Piney, Wyoming as well as other mission endeavors. The Crabtrees will be speaking at about 11:00. The women will begin the morning with the business session at 10:00 led by Judy Divine. A time of prayer for our missionaries around the world will be led by Patti Crocker. At the noon hour a covered dish carry-in meal will be served with hostesses Mildred Burns and Esther O'Dell in charge. Both men and women are welcome to come for the time of learning and sharing together. |
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Care & Share
Care and Share ministry to widows of the church community will gather on Thursday, March 28 at 11:15 at Golden Corral North for lunch in the meeting room. This is a time of fellowship and sharing together. Invite a widowed friend to attend with you. If you would like more information, contact Mildred Burns, Judy Divine or Phyllis Sanford.
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Shower celebrates new Foster Parents
We are excited that Matt and Robin (Weaver) Kramer are entering into the world of being Foster Parents. In celebration, we would like to invite you to a Foster Parent Shower on Saturday, March 16 at 10:00 a.m. The Kramers will be fostering children two years and older. They have registered for some needed items at Toys R Us and Walmart. The hostesses would also suggest gift cards to these stores since Foster Parents are unsure of specifically what they will need until a child arrives in their home. If you have any questions the hostesses are: Becky Chittenden; Samantha Stone; Suzy Roberts; Harriet Arnold and Becky Woodall. | |
Easter-rific family activity March 17
 All Preschoolers and Children through 4th grade are invited to bring their families to a special Easter event on Sunday, March 17, after the 11:00 worship service in the church fellowship hall. We will enjoy a noon meal together, and then each famuily will be able to make a fun and meaningful Easter pottery craft. These keepsakes will be personalized and fired and you will receive them back to take home on Easter Sunday morning. There is no cost -- all supplies will be provided, including paint smocks. Come join us at our Easter-rific Activity as we celebrate together. Guests welcome! | |
 Mom 2 Mom
The next Mom 2 Mom support group meeting is Tuesday, March 12, 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at the church. Moms of all ages are invited to come and enjoy the fun and fellowship. Bring a friend! | |
Spring Break Extravaganza
March 11-15
All youth in grades 7-12 are invited to come to as many events as you can -- and bring a friend! We will do fun activities each day, including hiking, broom ball, Incredible Pizza and a train trip between Kansas City and St. Louis. You will find complete information and permission slips in the youth room. See Brian for any questions. | |
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Thank you so much for the lovely plant. We also greatly appreciate the wonderful meal provided on the day of Charlotte's service. Your concern and support brought much comfort.
~ The family of Charlotte Sharp |
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Calendar
Use the following link for this month's calendar.
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December to date Income Report
Budgeted $ 42,041.00
Received 36,678.37
under budget $ 5,362.63 |
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Newsletter Deadline
March 20 will be the deadline to have articles in for the
April newsletter.
Email to Sharan at:
[email protected] |
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Welcome...
We rejoice to welcome these new members to the church family at National Heights:
Tiffany Chavez
Susie Cleve
Larry Winters
Watch for their photos on the new member board outside the worship center. |
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Building Gifts Note...
All gifts listed on the Building Fund line of the NHBC
offering envelopes will be applied to the combined roof and gym repair loan. If you wish to make a donation to the loan payment, please note it on the Building Fund line
of the envelope. |
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Sympathy...
...to Chris Blair in the
death of his father
Billie Rex Blair
...Sandra Stinson in the
death of her mother
Cozy Friedhofen |
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March
Door Greeters
Lewis & Loma Jean Lawler
Ralph & Harriet Arnold
Lloyd & Becky
Eagleburger |
The Mixed Age Sunday School class invites you to a fellowship supper on Wednesday, March 20 at 5:15 p.m. The menu will include chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, green beans and dessert. This meal will be served FREE. Donations will be accepted. |
Congratulations
to all 16 Racer Derby participants for their creative car designs. Extra congrats to the top three racers:
Chrissy Reid, 1st Place;
Molly Blair, 2nd Place; and
Matthew Burdette, 3rd Place. |
Find direction
at the Compass
Wednesday nights at 6:30
In March, leading up to the Living Lord's Supper, we will be investigating why the Lord's resurrection matters -- both to ourselves and to our friends. |
Pastor's Sermons
March & April
March Mornings
Easter Reason ●
Mark 15-16
April Mornings
A Life of Influence ●
Acts 24-27
Holy Committed
Leviticus 20-27 |
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Tuesday @ 2
My house will be called a house of prayer for all nations. (Isaiah 56:7b)
3/05 - Homebound Ministry
3/12 - Easter Choir
3/19 - Easter Outreach
3/26 - Living Lord's Supper |
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| Closing Headline |
National Heights Baptist Church
3050 N. National, Springfield, MO 65803
~Staff~
Pastor - Dr. Vaughn Weatherford
Minister of Music - Joshua Roberts
Youth Minister - Brian Miller
Preschool & Children's Minister - Jeanne Carpenter |
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