Announcements for Feb. 2-8

JOY CLUB MEETING--Have the winter blahs? Time to get out! Come out and have lunch and fellowship with our great group.

WHEN: Sunday, Feb. 15......directly after late church. WHERE: Cathy's Restaurant on Martin St.

Everyone bring one OLD picture of yourself and we'll have some fun with it. Also, bring a smile and a heart full of thankfulness for our loving Father who makes all things possible through His Son. We are looking for some new faces to join us this year!! Questions? Call: Dale and Lois Jones at 548-6965.

MEN’S TRAINING--Starting February 9, Men's ministry will be offering a new class which will seek to equip men to think and live Biblically in various contexts. From 7:00 to 7:30 pm we will be having an in-depth study of the Book of Romans led by various facilitators. From 7:30 to 8:00 pm, our attention will be drawn to a specific topic which will help equip us to be better fathers, husbands, etc. Please be sure to mark Feb. 9 on your calendar to come and hear about these changes and how they will be relevant to you and your ministry.

ELDER STUDY--We will be offering another "Biblical Eldership Class" every other Monday night. Class will begin February 16th @ 7pm and will run through August 3rd. If you are interested, please go by the table in narthex to sign up.

WORSHIP WORKSHOP- On February 21, the Music Ministry will be providing a Worship Workshop for all those interested in musical worship. In the past, this time has been particularly directed at our music team members, but now is open to anyone in the church interested in learning about a Biblical basis for musical worship in the Scripture or how to better perform music in the church setting. Former Grace Music Intern Jeff Capps ( http://www.jeffcapps.com/) will also be coming to provide additional instruction. If interested, please fill out a registration form found at the table in the narthex and leave it in the offering plate before Sunday morning, February 15.

WEEKEND TO REMEMBER--Another Family Life Conference is coming to Cincinnati this March 6-8. Many people in our church can vouch for the benefit of these conferences. Every marriage, regardless of its condition, can benefit from some intentional focus. We'd highly recommend you check out the table in the narthex to receive more information. Also, see Dan or Jeni Berger for information about potential discounts.

ATTENTION LADIES--Reservations to the Unbreakable Bonds Retreat, April 17-18 are available with or without the overnight stay. The cost of the retreat is the same. There are only a few overnight reservations remaining. Register today to guarantee your place.

VBS – June 14th – 19th
Mark your calendars now. The dates for this year’s VBS have been set.

VISION NIGHT--On February 15th @ 6pm, we will be having our “Vision Night.” This night is designed to review the previous year and share general direction of the year ahead. As elders, we consider this a critical time to gather together and share with one another. We encourage you to be able to make this meeting.

LIFE GROUPS--If you have not yet joined a LIFEGroup, now would be the perfect time to sign up. Information cards are available on wooden table in Narthex.

ELDER LEADERSHIP--As we mentioned in Sunday School about a month ago, the Scripture does not teach a distinction between elder and pastor. Therefore, it is our desire as elders to serve the church body as a team of pastors. Also, we realize that having two pastors (Jason Bradshaw & Matt Strader) who are not considered elders is probably inconsistent too. In order to be more Biblically consistent, we are presenting Matt and Jason before the church for “elder review.” Please examine 1 Timothy 3 and Titus 1 in light of their lives. Then, speak to an elder about their shepherding.