Notes:

Dear Morningside Family,

February is here and this month is known best as the time we celebrate love. This month affords us the opportunity to share with people that “God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish but have everlasting life (John 3:16)”. This verse is the most familiar among people. You see it written on signs at sporting events and highway billboards. I am glad that it is familiar, but sometimes I wonder if it is taken for granted in our society. John 3:16 is the first Bible verse most people learn. You can share Christ with a lost person simply by using this one verse. As believers on Christ, we must be sure to cherish this verse as well as the entire Bible. We must not take for granted God’s Word. It is the perfect treasured Word of God. Jesus taught that God’s Word is truth (John 17:17). He also taught that “If we abide in His Word, we are His disciples indeed. And we shall know the truth, and the truth shall make us free (John 8:31-32)”. So, during this month, may we look for simple ways to share the life- changing Gospel of God’s love with a world that is confused about what real love means. Do you know someone that needs to know that God loves them? Probably, I am sure we all do. Reach out to them with the love of Christ. At Morningside, we have a special opportunity to celebrate God’s love. On Friday, February 10, we will have a sweetheart banquet. For $10 a person, you can enjoy a fine meal and good fellowship while you thank God for His love for us. Remember that “We love Him because He first loved us (I John 4:19)”. I count it a privilege and honor to serve as your pastor.

In Christ,

Pastor Dale Clayton

 Worship:

VBS

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2. Hannah Wendt, Nicole Northcutt, Tyler Northcutt

3. Christy Frame, Joanne LeBeau, Gerald Power, Emily Hughes

4. Linda Palmer, Bill Jewett

5. Cody Howe, Brent Sills, Damian Salaets

6. Linda Weiss, Ronald Jones, Natalie Tall

7. Cheri Gross, Alex Montoya, Nathanael Rhodes, Nazario Escobar

8. Michelle Thom, Quentin Vance

9. Mary Clutinger, Andrea Munoz, Christina O’Brien

10. Alane Morton

11.  

12.  

13. Shirley Ehler, Scott Kooistra

14. Eric Hawkins

15. Shirley Roedder

16.  

17. Linda Crosby

18. Melissa Ramos, Jason Bolz, A.J. Jarvis, Douglas Johnson

19. Carl Kizer, Diane Marshall, Gary Holbrook

20. Michelle Reese, Brant Palmer, Carol Vance

21. Thelma Cornelius

22. Missy Myers

23. Mike Brooks, Alex (Brush) Montoya

24. Alicia Garcia

25. Blair Renfro

26. Jeremy Smith

27.  

28. Everett Lacy, Dale Clayton

  Men's Brotherhood Ministries
Breakfast 

Women of Worship

“I will give you a new heart, and put a new spirit in you.” Ezekiel 36:26

Come to the WOW March breakfast prepared to hear from the heart of a special speaker from Crossroads Mission who will share about their women’s recovery program and the transformation of hearts and lives. Tracy Clayton will update us on missions, Carol Vance is cooking, and we will have door prizes, so be sure to join us!

When: Saturday, March 10, 2012

Time: 9:00 a.m.

Where: Fellowship Center

Theme: Renewal of the Heart

Bring: a friend, breakfast is provided

Secret Sisters has begun! There is a basket in the foyer for participants to drop off items for, and pick up items from your secret sister. Remember to pray for your secret sister, and remember her regularly with a note, treat or other caring expression.

The AZ State Women’s Retreat is coming up April 13 – 15, and we hope to take a large group. Deadline for registration with our church is Sunday, March 11, 2012. Please fill out a registration form and drop it off in the church office along with a $35.00 deposit if you would like to attend. Registration is $135. You can still register after the deadline for $145, however, space is limited. We’re looking forward to a great time of fellowship and growing together at a beautiful camp just outside of Williams, AZ. There will be scholarships available, so please don’t let the cost keep you from going. That brings up the next news item:

Rummage Sale February 25: WOW is having a rummage sale to raise funds for our retreat. Now is the time to clean out your closets and garage and bring it all to church for our sale. You can drop off items in the Lazarus classroom beginning Sunday evening, 2/19/12. We’ll even pick items up from your home if you call me (Katie) at 246-3817. The sale starts at 7 a.m. Saturday morning, and everyone is invited to come by, say hi, and shop!

Girls In Action is off to a good start. Bring your kids, and your friends’ and neighbors’ kids who are in grades 1 – 6 to church on Wednesday evenings at 6:30. Pick up a flyer to hand out with more info. Royal Ambassadors for boys is at the same time, so bring everyone! It’s one hour that will make a world of difference.

Grace to you!

Katie Lambert

928-246-3817

FEBRUARY 2012

Sunday School is continuing to show significant growth over last year’s statistics. For this, we praise our gracious God, who provides so abundantly.

I hope you are planning to attend the SS Fellowship/Training time Sunday, February 12 at 5:00pm, if you are involved in any leadership position of Sunday School. It is going to be a time of sharing, revealing the results of the Children’s Development Team, discussing ways to retain visitors, the need for at least two new adult classes, and enjoying some snacks!

We want to remind everyone that Promotion Sunday is June 3. This will affect the class your child attends during VBS. They will go to the class for the grade they will begin in the fall semester.

Speaking of VBS, I remind you that this year, ours will be June 17-22. Put it on your calendar! If you are willing to volunteer to help in some way, contact Beverly Mitchell, the director. Everyone can definitely pray for God to lead and guide in the planning.

As I shared in December’s Newsletter, Sunday School is an evolving program. I pray you are ready to move with me into assisting more of Morningside’s family to grow in Biblical knowledge which results in godly lifestyles.

Blessings,

Georgia Tyson