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“Onward and UPWARD!” THE BUTLER SERVES Right now our church is at the half way point in our UPWARD basketball season. This is our 5 th year of UPWARD and the impact of this truly amazing ministry continues to grow and build year by year. Let me share with you an UPWARD story as it was related to me by Austin Talley. Four years ago Austin’s nephew played UPWARD basketball in our 3 rd -4 th grade league. Just before the season’s games started his nephew’s dad died unexpectedly. The whole family, hurting from their loss, attended the nephew’s UPWARD games and were infused with hope by the whole atmosphere of UPWARD and particularly the half time devotionals given by our church members. Austin began to believe God really did love him through what he saw, felt, and heard at our UPWARD basketball games. The impact on Austin and other family members was huge. Today Austin is an active, serving part of our church and is in FAITH training learning how to share Christ with others. That is just one story. There are many others. Children, their brothers and sisters, parents, grandparents and others come to UPWARD games each week. It is my estimate that 80% of those watching the games do not attend our church and many of those attend no church at all. The possibilities for touching lives in simple yet profound ways is considerable. UPWARD takes a lot of people and lot of time from those who work in this ministry. Those who assist with UPWARD do so happily and because they want to touch lives and families. My gratitude and appreciation and that of our whole church and community is extended to all those who serve. This list does not include those who pray and those who give half time devotionals. Both space and fear of leaving someone out does not allow it. THANK YOU FOR GIVING YOUR LIFE THROUGH UPWARD! League Directors: Josh Seale, Kathryn Brown, Lee Ann Lee Half Time Devotion Commissioner: Shirley Hurta Concession Stand Coordinator: Margie Hamlin Concession Stand Workers: Rhonda Savoy, Shelby Savoy, Hayley Dossey, Leslie Camp, Paula Hunt, Kailyn Lee Referee Commissioner: Carey Camp Referees: Josh Seale, Bill Parker, Brian Carden, Ken Dossey, Dave Perkins, Doug Marvin, Carey Camp, Craig Tidwell, Brian Harpold, Kacy Debney Coaches: James and Amber Asbill Kay Wallace, Lauren Wallace Cristina Murphy, Amanda Watson Bambi Dossey, David Baca, Mike Criswell Mike Godsey, Brendon Lee, Treyvion Owens Jason Boyd, Joe Gedmin, Kim Hoesman Kevin and Dyan Carpenter Matt Murphy, Jill Harris Wade and Sherrie Warren Jeff and Michelle Holloway Vickie Davis, Danielle Smith, Bill Walden Rodney and Geneva Lemley Kurt Smith, Aaron Eilers Don Hamlin, Kevin Hamlin Sarah Odell, Hayley Dossey David Shaver, Cris Gregory Derek and Charity Johnston, Seth Wilkinson Olivia Carden, Maygan Smith Dianne Butler, Archie Myles Scott and Susan Odell Tommy Turner Jr., Tommy Turner III David and Angie Arminski Kevin Flannigan, Chuck McKeon, Sarah McKeon Craig Tidwell
FROM BRO. GENE L.A.F.F. /Music /Men's Ministries L.A.F.F. There’s been a name change for our 55+ ministries. How does L.A.F.F. hit you? It stand for 'Life After Fifty-Five'! Below are our dates for February. We already have one date for March: the 21 st we'll be going to the Liberty Opry. Sign-up sheets are in your Sunday School departments, or you can call Jan or me to get on the list. On the calendar for February: Feb 4 - Men's Breakfast at Star Café, 9:00 am Feb 17 - Shut-in meals prepared and delivered Feb 18 - Men's Breakfast at JJ's, 9:00 am Feb 26 - Adult Covered Dish and Game Night, 6:00 Mar 21 - Liberty Opry – sign up in SS Department FOLLOWING ARE ACTIVITIES THROUGH THE SAN JACINTO ASSOCIATION – SIGN UP BY CALLING 281.328.3604 AT LEAST TWO WEEKS BEFORE THE EVENT DATE. DEPARTURE AND RETURN AT THE SJBA MISSION CENTER, 1020 BIRDSONG, BAYTOWN. MARCH 7 – ALL SHOOK UP, ART PARK PLAYERS IN DEER PARK. BUS LEAVES AT 5:30 PM. MEAL AT LUBY'S IN DEER PARK. COST IS $12.50 PER PERSON AND DINNER. NEHEMIAH BROTHERS HELPERS NEEDED If you have a skill, or are available to help with an occasional project, please let me know so I can put you on the list of "helpers" for this ministry. Our priority is to assist seniors and single parents with small jobs around the house that they are unable to do on their own. Please contact Ronnie Pavolini at 281.851.5631 or Bro. Gene in the church office if you have a need the Nehemiah Brothers might be able to fill. CELEBRATE RECOVERY FOR INFORMATION ABOUT CELEBRATE RECOVERY MEETINGS, CONTACT MIKE JONES AT 832.651.8437. THERE IS ALSO A LIST OF CURRENT AREA MEETINGS ON THE BULLETIN BOARD IN THE SENIOR ADULT HALL. Sundays 5:30-7:00 pm Adult 6 Sunday School room Your journey from mourning to JOY can begin right now! This 14-week study runs with our Discipleship Spring semester. Katherine SMith co-leads with me. Griefshare has already been a blessing and a help to me just in the first two weeks. FACING TOMORROW It may be hard for you to feel optimistic about the future right now. If you’ve lost a spouse, child, family member or friend, you’ve probably found that there aren't many who understand the deep hurt you feel. That’s the reason for GriefShare, a special seminar and support group for those grieving the loss of someone close. This group is sponsored by people who understand what you are experiencing and want to offer you comfort and encouragement during this difficult time. Each GriefShare session includes a video seminar and group discussion. A workbook assists you with note taking, journaling and grief study. The videos feature top experts on grief recovery, re-enactments about living with grief, and real-life stories of people who have experienced losses like yours. During the small group discussion time, you’ll have the opportunity to interact with others who have had a recent loss, learn about their experiences, and share your own. Here is a list of the session topics: #1. Living With Grief #2. The Journey Of Grief #3. The Effects Of Grief #4. When Your Spouse Dies #5. Your Family And Grief #6. Why? #7-8. The Uniqueness of Grief #9. God’s Prescription For Grief #10. Stuck In Grief #11-12. Top 20 Lessons Of Grief #13. Heaven If you have questions, please contact Bro. Gene at the church office. Workbooks are $10.00. Sovereign Lord is the name of our Easter music program. The Worship Choir and Instrument Ensemble will present this musical in both morning worship services on Palm Sunday, April 5 th . The Lord' Supper will also be observed on this special morning. We just got the music in… we're beginning rehearsals NOW! This would be a GREAT time for you to join the choir (or orchestra) and sing/play this inspiring music with us! See you Wednesday nights at 6:45 on the platform (stage) in the Sanctuary!
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