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Snapshot (click on the hyperlink below to read each particular snapshot item)
· Mission Mississippi Fundraising
· Crown Financial Fusion Groups
· Ministry Team Meeting Rescheduled
· ABC Pre-School Seeks Teacher
· Now You Can Blog connection411
· Last Week’s Trivia Question/Answer
Weakly Trivia Question
Yes – I know I spelled it weakly and not weekly. This is not going to be the strongest of connection411 features, but it could prove to be fun! First one to correctly respond will receive a piece of DOVE chocolate. . .
This week’s weakly question: Names are very important to people – we all love it when someone is able to call us by name! That’s why it is so important for us to work on knowing each other and being able to call one another by name. For all the chocolate – what are the middle names of Pastor Bill and Pastor Greg?
First one with the right answer gets the chocolate!
Email your answers to pb.rfmc@roadrunner.com . . .
This Weekend @ RFMC
Now there are two opportunities each weekend to worship with God’s people – Saturdays at iWorship 5:07pm and Sundays at 10:00am. The message at both services will be the same, while the format and worship music will differ slightly.
This week, Pastor Greg Harp continues a sermon series – James – Walk By Faith. This sermon series has been birthed out of a sense that we need to get deep into the Word, and that we need not just a theoretical faith, but a real faith for a real world.
The message this week is titled, “Transforming Advice” based on James 1:19-21
Saturday iWorship, and Sunday 10 AM Worship is being led by Pastor Greg and the rest of the Worship Team Band. Please lift all of these people up in prayer. Pastor Greg and his family have left for Myrtle Beach for a week of vacation.
Join us, and why not bring a friend to hear this wonderful message of grace!
Mission Mississippi Update
Plans for our Mission Mississippi trip are progressing. We have reserved transportation and lodging. The next step is to begin the fundraising process. We will need to raise about $9,000. Members who have signed up for the trip will be sending out letters to their family and friends seeking support.
Another way the group is planning to raise funds is via a spaghetti dinner March 21st at 6:30pm – put it on you calendar and plan to attend with lots of friends!
On April 24th, we plan also to have a garage sale here at RFMC! We are now seeking donations of goods to sell. As you begin your spring cleaning please consider setting aside a box of items you no longer need. Donations will be accepted the week prior to the sale. See Pastor Greg for the details.
The team will be leaving for Mississippi on Easter Sunday and will return on the 19th. They will be working on renovating homes damaged by hurricane Katrina. Please be in prayer for the team as they continue to prepare.
Fusion Groups
We believe that the Christian experience is best understood when lived out within community. That is why our Fusion Groups are so important to successful Christian living.
Our Fusion Groups have begun to meet! You may still sign up for your group this weekend at the Welcome Center – there are seven groups to choose from . . .
Mondays 7pm George & Karen Bell’s home
Tuesdays 7pm Pastor Bill & Linda Lowery’s home
7pm Peg & Paul Saya’s home (Lewiston)
7pm Patti Leathers’ home (Town of Cambria)
8pm College aged group with Havalah Lowery (this group will meet following Vintage at the Chapel)
WEDNESDAY 630pm Pastor Ron & Donna Logan will host a Divorce Recovery group that will meet at the church.
Thursday 7pm Pastor Greg & Tracy Harp’s home (this group will focus on parenting)
We hope you will consider joining a small group. They are a great way to go deeper in your faith journey and get to know people better.
Crown Financial Fusion Groups
Do you know what God has to say about money? Are your finances stressing you out? Crown is a bible based study of finances and stewardship and can change your life! A second round of groups has begun and there is still time to join so we encourage you to sign up at the Welcome Center. The groups are for 10 weeks and there are 3 different choices for meeting times. Cost for singles is $49.00 and $59.00 for couples. If you would like to know more about Crown, check them out on the web at www.crown.org or call Eric & Malinda Coleman or Dan & Erica Swiatek (group facilitators).
Financial Aid 101
If you or someone you know is considering going to college there are certain things you should know when it comes to financial aid. A Free Financial Aid 101 course is being offered at: Ransomville Free Methodist Church on Wednesday March 11th from 6:00 to 7:30 pm. The class will be taught by Erica Swiatek who previously worked in the Financial Aid industry for over four years.
DivorceCare Group Available
DivorceCare is one of our Fusion Groups designed for those who are separated or divorced. It’s a place you can be around people who understand what you are feeling. It’s a place where you can hear valuable information about ways to heal the hurt of divorce. Pastor Ron and Donna are facilitating this group on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the church library.
Ministry Team Rescheduled
The next Ministry TEAM meeting is to be held on Saturday, March 28th at 8:30am – 10:30am. This is an opportunity for all persons who are involved in any ministry of RFMC to receive encouragement and training. Please make every effort to attend this event! This meeting is crucial!
ABC Pre-School Seeks Teacher
The ABC Nursery School is looking to fill the Pre-K teacher position for the 2009-2010 school year. If you are interested please contact the Director, Ann Austin at 791.3971. Applications will be available on Monday, January 26th at the school office, and must be returned by Monday, February 23rd.
Now You Can Blog connection411
connection411 is not just for email anymore! You now can now view and read connection411 at a new BlogSpot – www.connection411.blogspot.com. Now those with dialup can still access the connection411 without the download. Make every opportunity to share this family and friends. It’s a great way to stay connected!
Last Weeks Trivia Question/Answer
This week’s weakly question: This past week Pastor Greg and his family have been vacationing --- what has been their primary vacation destination, city and state please?
Answer: Myrtle Beach is the answer we were looking for . . .
The winner of the chocolate - - -Carol Bailey!
For King and Kingdom!!!!
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