March 2022

KEEP IN PRAYER

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

2

Ash Wednesday

10:30 & 6 pm.

3

6 a.m. Men’s

Breakfast

4

Evening of

Worship

6 p.m.

5

4 p.m. Communion

6

7:45 Choir

8:30 Communion

9:45 Classes 11:00 Worship

7

8

Good News Bible

Club @ YMCA

9

9 a.m. Bible Study

2:30 p.m. After-

School Program

Lent 2

10

6 a.m. Men’s

Breakfast

11

Evening of

Worship

6 p.m.

12

8 a.m.

Just for Men

4 p.m. Worship

13

7:45 Choir

8:30 Worship

9:45 Classes

11 Communion

14 Jackson

House Lunch

12:30 p.m.

LWML

Meeting

15

Good News Bible

Club @ YMCA

16

9 a.m. Bible Study

2:30 p.m. After-

School Program

Lent 3

17

6 a.m. Men’s

Breakfast

18

Evening of

Worship

6 p.m.

19

8 a.m.

Just for Men

4 p.m. Communion

20

7:45 Choir

8:30 Communion

9:45 Classes 11:00 Worship

21

22

Good News Bible

Club @ YMCA

23

9 a.m. Bible Study

1 p.m. Prayer Shawl

2:30 p.m. After-

School Program

Lent 4

24

6 a.m. Men’s

Breakfast

25

Evening of

Worship

6 p.m.

26

8 a.m.

Just for Men

4 p.m. Worship

27

7:45 Choir

8:30 Worship

9:45 Classes

11 Communion

28

29

Good News Bible

Club @ YMCA

30

9 a.m. Bible Study

2:30 p.m. After-

School Program

Lent 5

31

6 a.m. Men’s

Breakfast

Members:

Shalanya Grigsby Gloria Fields Juanita Metzler Caren Knabe

Barb Meiners Judy Slebodnik Ocie Jones Sharon Echols Christina Wilmoth

Nancy Reininger Chris Collier Laurie Smith Dona Smith Brenda Schroeder

Family and Friends: Loretta Thompson (Don Thompson) Steve Frey (Smith) Pat Maddox (C. Sexton)

Barbara Cutler (Slebodnik) Don Gamble (Smith) Steven Swanigan (Johnson) Penny Weber (Wright)

Ash Wednesday Service 10:30 am. & 6:00 pm. Mid-Week Lenten Services each Wednesday @ 10:30 am & 6:00 pm

FIRST WORD Today’s Light Bible Reading

Week 9-March 1-5 Tuesday Exodus 35-36 Wednesday Exodus 37-38 Thursday Exodus 39-40 Friday Leviticus 1 Saturday Leviticus 2,3 Week 10 – March 7-12 Monday Leviticus 4-6 Tuesday Leviticus 7-9 Wednesday Leviticus 10-11 Thursday Leviticus 12-15 Friday Leviticus 16-17 Saturday Leviticus 18-19 Week 11 – March 14-19 Monday Leviticus 20-22 Tuesday Leviticus 23-25 Wednesday Leviticus 26,27 Thursday Numbers 1-3 Friday Numbers 4-6 Saturday Numbers 7-8 Week 12– March 21-26 Monday Numbers 9-10 Tuesday Numbers 11-12 Wednesday Numbers 13-15 Thursday Numbers 16-18 Friday Numbers 19-20 Saturday Numbers 21 Week 13– March 28-April 2 Monday Numbers 22-25 Tuesday Numbers 26-27 Wednesday Numbers 28-30 Thursday Numbers 31 Friday Numbers 32-34 Saturday Numbers 35-36 Week 14-April 4-9 Monday Deuteronomy 1 Tuesday Deuteronomy 2 Wednesday Deuteronomy 3 Thursday Deuteronomy 4 Friday Deuteronomy 5 Saturday Deuteronomy 6 Week 15-April 11-16 Monday Deuteronomy 7 Tuesday Deuteronomy 8 Wednesday Deuteronomy 9-10 Thursday Deuteronomy 11-12 Friday Deuteronomy 13 Saturday Deuteronomy 14-15 Week 16-April 18-23 Monday Deuteronomy 16-17 Tuesday Deuteronomy 18-19 Wednesday Deuteronomy 20-21 Thursday Deuteronomy 22-23 Friday Deuteronomy 24 Saturday Deuteronomy 25-26 Week 17-April 25-30 Monday Deuteronomy 27 Tuesday Deuteronomy 28 Wednesday Deuteronomy 29 Thursday Deuteronomy 30 Friday Deuteronomy 31

THE LENTEN SEASON BEGINS MARCH 2nd Ash Wednesday Service 10:30 am. & 6:00 pm. Mid-Week Lenten Services each Wednesday @ 10:30 am & 6:00 pm

Lent is a season when we take a look at our lives in view of God’s mercy toward

us in the sacrifice of his Son for us on the cross. We, in turn, are called by God,

especially during this time of repentance and reflection, to be living sacrifices for him,

displaying our devotion to him in word and deed. Jesus helps us to see the richness

of God’s mercy in his life, death and resurrection. Join us each week as we

experience God’s Mercy.

❖ Ash Wednesday—Mercy in Ashes, Joel 2:13

❖ Week 2—Mercy in Temptation, 1 Cor. 10:13

❖ Week 3—Mercy in Suffering, 1 Peter 2:23

❖ Week 4—Mercy in Betrayal, 1 Peter 3:11

❖ Week 5—Mercy in Relationships, Ephesians 4:32

❖ Week 6—Mercy in Service, Hebrews 6:10

Holy Week Services Maundy Thursday

April 14 10:30 am Traditional 6:30 pm Contemporary

Good Friday

April 15 10:30 am Traditional 6:30 pm Contemporary

Easter Sunday

Saturday-4 pm Sunday—8:30 & 11 am

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL June 19-23, 5:30-8 pm

Monumental:

Celebrating God’s Greatness! This summer kids will discover the vastness

of God’s love. Join our team of leaders!

Contact Karen Beyer (501)318-8632 for

dates and times of planning meetings.

BLOOD DRIVE Sunday, April 10 Give the gift of life here at church! Contact the church office to reserve a

time-slot. All donors need a picture ID. Walk-ins are welcome! The blood

drive will be located in the upper lever of the Family Life Center.

Reminder—Daylight Savings Time starts March 13

Ministry Highlights

“God so loved the world that He

gave His one and only Son!” This is

the message of Lent and Easter!

This is the message of the entire

Bible! This is the message God is

speaking to us all the time! He loves us so much that He

gave! He gave His very best! He gave of Himself to us!

He gave His one and only Son Jesus over to death for

our sins so we might live in His love now and forever!

And He keeps on loving and giving so we

might know Him intimately and love Him

back! He loves us and wants us to know

it, receive it, live in it, grow in it, be moved

by it (in loving Him back), and to celebrate

it with Him forever in heaven!

So, where are you on this journey of living in the love

God has for you? I ask this because the devil, the world,

and our flesh want to fight against us receiving and

growing in the love God has for us. That was Jesus’

warning to the Church in Ephesus in Revelation 2. He

says, “I hold this against you: You have forsaken your first

love. Remember the height from which you have fallen!

Repent and do the things you did at first.” They had it and

lost it. They received it and then took it for granted.

They lived in it and then went back to old habits and old

ways of living.

And the same can happen with us. We can let the

love God has for us in Christ grow cold, weak, familiar,

and boring. That’s why Jesus tells the Church in Ephesus

to repent (turn around) and to do the things they did at

first. This is the answer for when the love of God grows

cold and the relationship with Jesus is lukewarm at best.

It’s to do the things that you did when the relationship

was fresh, alive, full of faith, and filled with the love of

God. It’s to make Him the priority of life! It’s to put

spending time with Him first and foremost. It’s to do

those things where you can receive His love in a new and

fresh way. It’s to worship with a heart of passion! It’s to

pray with a heart of intimacy! It’s to be in His Word

seeking every treasure you can find!

Think about it as if you are dating and getting

married. You live with passion and commitment for

your life together with the intention of never letting that

love fade away. So, I want to encourage you to commit

to these things that can help you to live and grow in the

love God has for you in Christ Jesus our Savior!

Commit to:

Being in Worship! It is in worship that God himself

comes down to inhabit our praises as we sing to His

glory and sing of our love and commitment to Him! It

is in worship that God comes to us to fill us with His

love as we hear His Word and receive His loving touch

in the Lord’s Supper. It is in worship that we spend

time together in a personal and intimate way as heaven

touches earth and earth touches heaven. Don’t miss

another opportunity to grow in the love God has for

you in Jesus as you worship Him in humility and with

passion!

Being in the Word! It is in His Word that God helps

us to know Him more as He reveals His very heart to

us in His willingness to send His Son Jesus to be our

Savior. He created this entire world so He might have

a relationship with us. He paid that price to reconcile

us back to Himself to live as His children and as heirs of

heaven. And He send His Holy Spirit to bring us to faith

and fill us with His love so we might enjoy this relation-

ship with Him now and forever. Take advantage of

every opportunity to be in the Word! What you feed

is what will grow!!

Being in Prayer! Prayer is all about intimacy. It is

more about acknowledging Him than it is about asking

for things. He just wants to hear from you! As you

pray, He can then show you how much He cares about

you as He answers those prayers. Not only that, but

He often does it far beyond what we can even believe

and imagine! Don’t miss out on this precious gift He

gives us in prayer as He listens intently to what we say

and responds in love to every request!

I’m excited for all our Lord has in store for us in this

Lenten and Easter season. Let’s focus our full attention

on His great love and the amazing grace He has for us at

the cross and through the empty tomb. As always, if you

are in need of anything from me, just let me know! I am

here for you and with you on this incredible journey of

faith!

Pastor Jon

TANZANIA TRIP PLANNED

After two years of postponing our trip because of the

pandemic, we have our airline tickets to fly to Tanzania

on April 19! Five of us will spend a week enjoying all of

the children at Falco’s Children’s Village in rural Karatu,

Tanzania. Missionaries Jerry & Valerie Backus report that

the orphanage has been blessed by God in many ways

and we are excited to get re-connected with them.

Please pray for us that travel plans aren’t disrupted and

that our trip is a blessing to many.

EVENING OF WORSHIP

Each Friday, 6:00 pm

Church Sanctuary

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April 2022 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1

Evening of

Worship

6 p.m.

2

8 a.m.

Just for Men

4 p.m. Worship

3

7:45 Choir

8:30 Communion

9:45 Classes

11:00 Worship

4

5

Good News Bible

Club @ YMCA

6

9 a.m. Bible Study

2:30 p.m. After-

School Program

Lent 6

7

6 a.m. Men’s

Breakfast

8

Evening of

Worship

6 p.m.

9

8 a.m.

Just for Men

4 p.m. Worship

10

7:45 Choir

8:30 Worship

9:45 Classes

11 Communion

Blood Drive

11

LWML

Meeting

12:30 p.m.

12

Good News Bible

Club @ YMCA

13

9 a.m. Bible Study

1 p.m. Prayer

Shawl

2:30 p.m. After-

School Program

14

6 a.m. Men’s

Breakfast

Maundy

Thursday

10:30 am.

6:30 p.m.

15

Good Friday

Worship

10:30 am.

6:30 p.m.

16

8 a.m.

Just for Men

Easter

4 p.m. Communion

17

7:45 Choir

8:30 Communion

9:45 Classes

11:00 Worship

EASTER

18

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Good News Bible

Club @ YMCA

20

9 a.m. Bible Study

2:30 p.m. After-

School Program

21

6 a.m. Men’s

Breakfast

22

Evening of

Worship

6 p.m.

23

8 a.m.

Just for Men

4 p.m. Worship

24

7:45 Choir

8:30 Worship

9:45 Classes

11 Communion

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Good News Bible

Club @ YMCA

27

9 a.m. Bible Study

2:30 p.m. After-

School Program

28

6 a.m. Men’s

Breakfast

29

Evening of

Worship

6 p.m.

30

8 a.m.

Just for Men

4 p.m. Worship

Holy Week Services Palm Sunday

Saturday-4 pm Sunday—8:30 & 11 am

Maundy Thursday

April 14 10:30 am Traditional 6:30 pm Contemporary

Good Friday

April 15 10:30 am Traditional 6:30 pm Contemporary

Easter Sunday

Saturday-4 pm Sunday—8:30 & 11 am

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Worship Services—Saturdays @ 4 p.m. Sundays @ 8:30 & 11 a.m.

8:30 Worship Service

READERS

3/06 Bob Thompson 3/13 Stan Clayton 3/20 Ron Kaddatz 3/27 Anne Stuhr Guest Services (Greeter) 3/06 Stan Clayton 3/13 Rob Kaddatz 3/20 Bob Thompson 3/27 Tanya Spencer Sunday Office 3/06 Sharon Ludwig 3/13 Sally Kassaw 3/20 Sharon Ludwig 3/27 Sally Kassaw ALTAR GUILD Valerie Bond

OUR CHURCH FAMILY IN SERVICE

CHURCH ELDERS 8:30 SERVICE Randal Brockett Eric Taylor Fred Lienemann Jimmy Hackelton Eric Roe If you would like to speak to an elder, please contact the church office for the correct phone number. 11:00 SERVICE Jason Byers Clyde Hughley Jack Crosby Brian Shelor Mark Dillard Jason Looney

11:00 Worship Service READERS

3/06 Clyde Hughley 3/13 Isaac Shelor 3/20 Mark Dillard 3/27 Angela Looney

Guest Services

3/06 Jennifer Shelor & Joy McArtor 3/13 Melissa Guin & Kenny Allen 3/20 Bo Snider & Bea Sims 3/27 Kenny Allen & Joy McArtor ALTAR GUILD Elaine Raines

JANUARY ATTENDANCE

4:00 8:30 11:00 Total

1,2 19 51 64 134

8,9 17 64 84 165

15,16 15 55 60 130

22,23 20 61 70 151

Expenses for January included a

payment of $28,802 for the park-

ing lot.

March

Statement of Income & Expense

January 2022 Church Total

INCOME 44,135.22

EXPENSE

68,579.01

Gain (Loss) (24,443.79 )

FIRST WORD is online! Find the link on our church’s website www.flchs.com. There’s a whole library of past sermons & videos to watch. You can register to give your offerings online also.

April

8:30 Worship Service

READERS

4/03 Don Thompson 4/10 Carrie Thompson 4/17 Jackie Johnson 4/24 Suann Clayton Guest Services (Greeter) 4/03 Stan Clayton 4/10 Rob Kaddatz 4/17 Bob Thompson 4/24 Tanya Spencer Sunday Office 4/03 Sharon Ludwig 4/10 Sally Kassaw 4/17 Sharon Ludwig 4/24 Sally Kassaw ALTAR GUILD Peggy Brockett

11:00 Worship Service READERS

4/03 Jackie Johnson 4/10 Anne Stuhr 4/17 Clyde Hughley 4/24 McKenzie Kimble

Guest Services

4/03 Jennifer Shelor & Joy McArtor 3/10 Melissa Guin & Kenny Allen 4/17 Bo Snider & Bea Sims 4/24 Kenny Allen & Joy McArtor ALTAR GUILD Peggy Brockett

FEBRUARY ATTENDANCE

4:00 8:30 11:00 Total

5,6 20 76 83 179

12,13 23 78 98 199

19,20 22 76 102 200

26,27 21 62 102 183

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Enjoying this Journey by Jackie Johnson

Jesus Calms the Storm

Mark 4:35-39 35 That day when evening came, he said to his disciples, “Let us go over to the other side.” 36 Leaving the crowd

behind, they took him along, just as he was, in the boat. There were also other boats with him. 37 A furious squall came up, and

the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. 38 Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples

woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” 39 He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet!

Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm.

The disciples were doing everything they were supposed to be doing by following Jesus. Learning from Him.

Serving God. Serving others. Obeying His commands. They get into a boat at His command, ”to go to the other side “

and run smack dab into the middle of one of the biggest storms ever. They are experienced fishermen, yet they are

terrified and afraid for their lives, which makes me think that they encountered a storm similar to what George

Clooney and those fishermen in the movie “Perfect Storm” encountered. We can be doing all the “right” things and

still encounter storms.

This storm certainly did not catch Jesus by surprise. I’m sure He knew in advance and also foreknew that they

would all arrive safely to the other side. Jesus is MORE than able to protect us and keep us safe in every storm and

trial of life. Jesus is our Good Shepherd and as He leads us and guides us, He knows that there will be storms ahead.

The good news is that He is there with us. He will comfort us and get us through it. Even though I may walk through

the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil for thou art with me. He has a magnificent plan for each and every

one of our lives as we enjoy this magnificent journey following Jesus!

Join me in prayer: Father, we thank you that you are more than able to command the storms in our lives to “Quiet

and Be still!” Lord, we are so grateful, so thankful for your grace that leads us safely through each trial and storm of life.

Holy Spirit, comfort us as we cling to Jesus Christ in hope for a bright future. In Jesus’ name, Amen!!!

CHILDREN GROWING IN FAITH - KIDS CHURCH IN MARCH & APRIL Children, age 4-4th grade are excused each week during the worship service for this important teaching time. Don’t

miss a Sunday! We are learning stories from the Life of Jesus, and the events leading to the cross and Easter!

GOOD NEWS BIBLE CLUB at the YMCA

In December we began a Tuesday after-school Bible Club for children at the YMCA. We currently have over 20

children enrolled in this program. We meet each Tuesday, 4-5 p.m. Children are learning Bible stories in Genesis this

month. If you would like to find out more about this club, contact Lin Carnahan or Karen Beyer.

CONFIRMATION CLASS 9:45—10:45 a.m. Upper Level of the Family Life Center

WEDNESDAY AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAM Leading and serving students is an exciting and rewarding experience. Each

Wednesday’s program runs from 2:30—5 p.m. We also have an hour Bible

Study, then finish the afternoon with supper and fellowship time. All 7th-

12th graders are invited. All activities are free to our students.

SMALL GROUPS BRING PEOPLE TOGETHER Small groups meet for Bible Study, prayer, and fellowship during the week. Get connected to Christ’s body at FLC. Bible Buddies—Odis & Lorene Burroughs, Leaders 2nd & 4th Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. at Burrough’s home

ChicChat— Sharon Echols, Leader 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 5:30 p.m. @ Sharon Echol’s home.

Enlighteners—Lyle & Nancy Reininger, Leaders 1st & 3rd Monday 1:00 p.m. at church

Men’s Breakfast—Jerry Edgin, Leader Thursdays 6:00 a.m. at English Muffin Café

Wednesdays in the Word — Jackie Johnson, Leader Wednesdays 9:00 a.m. at church

Just for Men—Pastor Jon, Leader Saturdays 8 a.m. Church Fellowship Hall

My FLC family, are you noticing how many new faces we’ve been seeing in both our 8:30 and 11:00 services on

Sunday morning? Some of these guests recently moved to Hot Springs; several had left for a while and are now back;

others have been invited by our members; and then there are folks in our community hearing that good things are

happening at First Lutheran and are coming to check us out! Look at God! Praise Him for these blessings!

Here at FLC we want to exceed expectations and ensure a memorable experience for these miracles walking

through our doors each week. The best way we can show God’s love is through our actions. Each of us is called to

welcome others by providing a warm, friendly smile and greetings in the parking lot, narthex, sanctuary, and Family Life

Center. Be intentional to create an environment that is welcoming and engaging, connecting guests with God’s Story

by helping them write the next chapter in their faith story.

So, I “Double Dog Dare You”, First Lutheran family, before you find your seat on Sunday morning, seek out

at least two people you haven’t met personally, introduce yourself, and ask their name. (Write it down so you don’t

forget!) I guarantee that this kind gesture will be a blessing to you as much as it will be to our guests.

Christy Allen, Assimilation Director

Ron Clark 3/1

Oliver Steven-Assheuer 3/1

Odis Burroughs 3/4

Lin Carnahan 3/4

Olivia Edgin 3/8

Charlene Lampinen 3/8

Wayne Rowland 3/8

William (Jack) Crosby 3/11

Barney Bond 3/12

Bryan Rosburg 3/14

Debbi Chaney 3/15

Kay Helmich 3/16

Rob Snider 3/16

Logan Cole 3/17

Mason Wittnebert 3/17

Stan Clayton 3/18

Michael Hughley 3/19

Hayley Cole 3/21

Clyde Hughley 3/21

Jennifer Shelor 3/22

Jessica Ellis 3/23

Courtney Martin 3/23

Dona Smith 3/25

Terri Maghan 3/27

Kevin Archer 3/30

Jason & Angela Looney 3/20—18 yrs

Randy & Sherry Buck 3/21—30 yrs

Doug & Judy Field 3/23—50 yrs

Don & Carrie Thompson 3/30—27 yrs

Elaine Raines 4/1

Elizabeth Vaughn 4/1

Ginny Boudro 4/3

Arin Thompson 4/4

Patricia (Trish) Terry 4/6

Suann Clayton 4/8

Jasmine Collier 4/9

Sharon Ludwig 4/13

Sharron Perkins 4/13

Caren Knabe 4/15

Linda Thompson 4/16

Margaret Chambers 4/17

Andrea Fletcher 4/17

Leo Gustafson 4/18

Alan Barthel 4/20

Corey Ytzen 4/21

Lauren Barthel 4/22

Leo Coulombe 4/22

Pat Lane 4/25

Ocie Jones 4/26 Duke Wittnebert 4/30

Wayne & Donna Rowland 4/16—38 yrs

Paul & Nancy Roberts 4/19—53 yrs

Rich & Debbi Chaney 4/28—48 yrs

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MEMORIALS

In Memory of Bruin Snider:

General Fund, by Fred & Elaine Lienemann, Bill & Jean Sexton, Doug Upshaw, Juanita Metzler,

Randal & Peggy Brockett, Kay Helmich

Building Fund, by Harry & Linda Schumacher, Nancy Slay,

Bereavement Fund, by Odis & Lorene Burroughs

Flower Fund, by Judy Slebodnik

Debt Reduction Fund, by Barney and Valerie Bond

Youth Fund, by Laura Angel

Serving the Community

Jackson House Lunch, March 14 Contact Pastor Anthony for information.

Opening Doors at Langston School, 7:15 each morning

First Lutheran Updates

“The Chosen” video and devotion, Tuesdays at 6:30 pm in the Fellowship Hall

We’re watching Season 2, starting March 8th

Camp Trinity—Petit Jean Summer Camp 2022 “Into the Wild”

For Registration information, go to lutherancamp.org There are camps for 2nd graders—High schoolers,

and two Family Camp weekends. Early registration discount if paid by April 1.

Scripture Writing for March & April -Join us in writing these Bible verses each day!

FIRST WORD

LWML—Lutheran Women in Mission

All ladies are welcome to our Bible Study/Meetings

in the Fellowship Hall.

• Monday, March 14 12:30 pm

• Monday, April 11 12:30 pm

We have adopted two mission projects in 2022 with

an offering each month: Falco’s Children’s Village in

Tanzania and Abby Hill Ministry.

Spring Zone Rally, Saturday, April 2 at First

Lutheran Church in Little Rock. The theme is

Joyfully Restored. Cost is $10. Contact Sheila

Foley for more information.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY

Fellowship Hall

• Wednesday, March 16 1 pm

• Wednesday, April 20 1 pm

2022 ALTAR FLOWER SIGN-UP

A new flower chart is on the bulletin board by the

church office for altar flowers in 2022. Celebrate a

special blessing or honor a loved one by providing

altar flowers this year! Each week the cost is $52

for two bouquets or $26 for one. You may take

your flowers home following the church services.

EASTER LILY SIGN-UP You are invited to provide a lily plant for our Easter

Sunday Services. A sign-up sheet is located by

Christy Allen’s office. Prices are on the sign-up

sheet. You can take your lily home following the

Easter Sunday Service.

THANK YOU

Dear First Lutheran Church,

I want to say Thank You for helping our students

and their families for Christmas! You all have the

biggest hearts and I know each child was truly

blessed! Thank you for your prayers and support!

God bless,

Leslie Whalen, Main Street School Counselor

Dear Church Family,

We would like to thank you for your prayers, calls,

food, and support over the recent loss of our son.

Your outpouring of Christian Love has been very

supporting during this very difficult time.

In Christian Love, David and Linda Steele

FEBRUARY NOTES FROM THE

GOVERNING BOARD The upper parking lot looks great! Once the weather

moderates, the rest of the lot can be crack-filled,

sealed, and striped. Thanks for your patience during

the paving process. We are accepting additional bids

for the demolition of the Payton House. If you, or

someone you know, would be interested in bidding

on this project, please contact a board member. We

are on the lookout for a wheelchair accessible van so

that we can serve even more people in the kingdom.

We have grant money to apply towards the purchase

to offset its cost. We will also try to acquire a

building to safely house our vehicles and equipment

on campus. If anyone has any questions or concerns

for the board, please feel free to reach out to us.

We’re here for you and to serve for His honor and

His glory!

The Governing Board members for 2022 are:

Steve Sims, Joy McArtor, David Steele (Treasurer),

Dr. Barney Bond, Angela Looney, and Dr. Harry

Schumacher.

THRIVENT CHOICE DOLLARS

If you are a Thrivent member you may have “Choice

Dollars” accumulating in your account. 2021 dollars

expire on March 31. They can be accessed online to

be distributed to many organizations and charities,

including our church. Don’t miss this chance to be

generous in giving.

FIDGET BLANKETS

Several church members are making these special

small blankets for the elderly. They are asking for

small items that can be attached to the blankets, such

as beads, buttons, keys, keychains, zippers, small toys,

etc. and ribbon. Also needed are pieces of fabric

(18” X 21”) These can be purchased at Walmart in

bundles. Items can be brought to the church office.

Contact Sharon Pruett if you would like to learn

more about this ministry.

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