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What can I do to make a difference?

Not long ago someone, in the course of a conversation, stated that they really would like to be involved and support a ministry or ministries in our local church but did not know what they could do that would make a difference. That person had watched other people in the church do things like teach a Bible study, greet people in the foyer, sing on the worship team, or work in the nursery. But they either didn’t feel capable or motivated to participate. If you happen to be in this kind of quandary yourself hear these words.
(1) WE ARE ALL GIVEN AT LEAST ONE SPIRITUAL GIFT. “We have different gifts, according to the grace given us.” (Romans 12:6) “There are different kinds of gifts, but the same Spirit.” (I Cor. 12:4) “It was He who gave some to be apostles, some to be prophets, some to be evangelists, and some to be pastors and teachers, to prepare God’s people for works of service so that the body of Christ may be built up…” (Ephesians 4:11-12)
(2) WITH THE GIFT(S) COMES RESPONSIBILITY. “To whom much is given, much is required.” “From Him the whole body, joined and held together by every supporting ligament, grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does it work.”
(3) HOW DOES ONE DISCOVER THEIR SPIRITUAL GIFT(S)? Seek the counsel of pastors and teachers. Take a spiritual gifts inventory test (available from a pastor or at a Christian bookstore.) Notice areas of service you seem to be drawn to or motivated by. God plants the desire to use our gifts along with the ability to be successful at using them. Example: A women in her younger years developed a desire to teach the Jr. High girls Sunday School class. After accepting the assignment and enjoying several years of joyful service in that capacity she actually discovered that even though she didn’t have a real strong gift of teaching, God was using her gift of mercy to effectively minister to junior high girls.
In conclusion, the Spirit of God has placed at least one spiritual gift in every Christian to be used to build up the church and bring fulfillment to the individual.

Pastor Ron

Upcoming Events

April 26th- Coed Softball Practice
9:00am at the church. For more information, call Randy McCurdy at 922-1328.

May 2nd- Family Camp Fundraiser Dinner and Talent Show
Be sure to come and have a great dinner, and enjoy a talent show. All the time supporting Family Camp!

May 2nd & 3rd- Olan Mills Portrait Dates
Have you signed up for your portraits yet? Be sure to sign up for the new Pictorial Directory. We want to have everyone participation in this awesome opportunity.

May 4th- Discovering Spiritual Maturity, Class 201
After 3rd service and will last until 4:00pm in Big City. All the church is invited to participate. Lunch provided. Pastor Eric will be teaching. Sign up with Pastor Eric.

May 4th- Financial Peace University Begins
4:00pm to 6:00pm in the Sanctuary. Questions? Contact Matt & Dawn Howell at 922-1553.

What's going on in the Teen Ministry

Creation vs. Evolution
Starting May 4th and running through June the youth Sunday school class will be taught by Randy and Lisja Brothers and will be addressing such issues as Creation in 6 days, Dinosaurs, Carbon-14 dating, Noah’s flood and many other issues critical to the Christian faith. Parents of the youth are also invited to sit in with their teens to learn more about these important biblical principals. The youth Sunday School hour starts at 11:00am and finishes up by 12:00pm. All seekers of the truth are welcomed to attend.
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
We have another opportunity for a Kuna-Naz. movie day. Tentative set for Saturday, May 31st around 9:00am at the Majestic theater in Meridian, ID. This second installment of C.S. Lewis allegory brings the four Pevensie children back to the land of Narnia; 1,300 years in the future. This special showing will cost $6.25 and will include popcorn and a drink. In order to get this great movie and snack package we must have 100 people to attend the showing. If you are interested in going, please circle the letter “P” on your white communication card on Sunday.
Pastor Dewey

What's going on in the Kids Ministry

We had an amazing time in Big City last week! We all packed in for a great performance by the Puppet People. Thank you Puppet People for your investment in our kids.

We are celebrating babies this week for Baby Day. If you would like to join in the celebration, bring your babies or grandbabies and decorate their strollers if you like. We will be having a Baby Parade in both 2nd and 3rd service. Meet outside the sanctuary with your little one(s) at 9:50am and 11:20 to get in on the parade. We love our babies!

This week in Big City we are preparing for lift off! We will be looking at the Bible story in Acts 1 where Jesus takes off toward heaven. Could you imagine being there for that?! The angels said that Jesus will be returning just as they saw Him leave. Are you ready to go with Him next time?

We also will have a Children's Ministry Leader Potluck & Meeting directly after church in Big City. If you want to join us and don't know what to bring, call Edina Willis for details. Her phone number is 695-5239. See you there!

Pastor Brian