February 6-12, 2010
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BREAKING THE ICE “…whereby the sunrise shall visit us from
…the sun came out. Although temperatures were still below freezing, after just a few hours of sunshine, I could see and hear ice softening into slush and gigantic icebergs sliding off rooftops with loud thuds and vanishing like vapors on the ground below. While taking shuffle steps across the top of our driveway, I heard a snap, crackle, and pop noise that ran all the way to the street. The ice ripped down the middle. The sun was demonstrating its melting power to work beneath the surface to bring change.
Jesus is an ice breaker! When we are imprisoned within our self-made ice forts or become victims to the storms of life – rigid, stiff, stuck, and cold, let’s position ourselves under the Son and stay there until our hearts melt. His presence changes us! Take fifteen minutes of your day to simply sit in His presence yearning for His warmth and light to shine on you. See Him melting the cold and inflexible places of your heart and shaping you for His pleasure and use. Those who linger in His presence just might hear a snap, crackle, pop noise that runs from head to toe bringing new life to the soul. Praying for Revival,
Grand Sweep Reading Schedule
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The winter storm covered the landscape with more ice than I can ever remember. Chilly icicles hung on cars, gutters, and street drains. The trees all wore what looked like frosted wigs. The ice was so thick and hard that the boys and I gave up on making a snowman and built an ice fort! I also noticed that my weight failed to break the pond of ice beneath my feet until…
An icy landscape can depict the spiritual condition of individual souls and the corporate soul of the Church – hard, cold, set in our ways and unbreakable apart from the Son (Matthew 24:12, Hebrews 4:7). Zechariah called the prophesied Messiah “the sunrise.”
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Each day this week we ask that you pray for one of our 2010 mission partners that their ministry might be vital, that they may reach the lost and that lives will be changed through their work.
Monday - Graceworks Tuesday - La Mission Uruguay/Bart and Katherin Gross Wednesday - Tim and Di Kenner's ministry in France Thursday - Lion of Judah Ministry Friday - Phil and Heather Zimmerman (Global Service Associates) Saturday - Holt International - international adoption, domestic adoption and programs that enable children to have families of their own. |
Sunday - Gospel for Asia
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CLICK HERE... Men's Fraternity Men's Fraternity will meet this Saturday, February 6 at 6:45 a.m. for a time of prayer, sharing, learning and fellowship. Health Kits for Haiti STILL TIME - EXTENDED ONE WEEK DUE TO WEATHER
It's hard to get the pictures of the horrific earthquake in Haiti off of our minds. You may wonder what you can do to help? In our feelings of powerlessness we have decided to help by providing health kits through a relief organization, to make an immediate difference. If you can help, please follow (EXACTLY!) the instructions below: Place the following new items in a sealed one-gallon Zip-Loc bag:
This Sunday, February 7 will be our last Sunday to collect these kits before they are shipped. Potluck Sunday! Don't forget our First Sunday Potluck this week (2/7) immediately following the morning worship service. Bring your favorite dishes and come join in the fellowship. Cheapest, best meal in town!! Children's Musical Our Children and any youth that would like to participate will begin rehearsal on a Children's Musical on Sunday, February 7 for 30 minutes immediately following the morning worship service. All children are encouraged to meet Pastor Anita in the elementary classroom Sunday for a preview and to read for parts. Valentine's Fun
Belvedere Commons Help minister to the residents of Belvedere Commons by attending the Orchard led worship service Sunday, February 14. See Pastor Chris for details. Acts 2:42
Fearless - Imagine Your Life Without Fear - a study based on Max Lucado's book "Fearless" continues Sunday's at 9:30 a.m. Join us for study, discussion and prayer as we seek lives that Fear Less! (If you have the book - read chapter 3.) Pounds for Papa The Pounds for Papa group has lost 44 pounds since the beginning of the year. Please pray for focus for the group and praise God for the steps made toward healthier temples for the Holy Spirit. Ladies Prayer Group Every Wednesday at 9:15 a.m at The Orchard Ministry Center.
Dates at a Glance Mark your calendars for the following events: Feb 6 - Men's Fraternity
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Here it is again, folks! The Orchard's 5th Annual Newlywed (Oldywed) Game, Saturday, February 13th at 6:00 p.m. Please join us for a night of food, fellowship, competition and laughter! There will be prizes!! Everyone is invited, whether you've been married one month or 100 years. If you are single or your spouse cannot attend, please come and be a judge. Please bring an appetizer to share. Childcare will be provided. There will be a sign-up sheet at church on Sunday. For more information contact Rob and Julie Tomsett - 794-5799 or blessedbygrace@comcast.net.
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