April 4-9, 2010
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Bright Lights “You are the light of the world…let your light shine before others, so that they may see…”
The credibility of the church when it preaches God’s love for the lost depends on whether the church itself goes out to people in their lostness, identifies itself with them, and in a priestly way makes their predicament its own. In the words of the holiness Irish preacher, Robert Murray McCheyne, we need to pray to be the kind of Christians who make it easy for others to believe in God. I want to be the kind of Christian sung about in the old hymn, “Lord, I Want to be a Christian in my Heart.” God wants to give us more than a ticket to heaven but a transformed life while we are on our way! He wants to get into our mouths, our manners, and our motives. A.W. Tozer once posed the question, “Aren’t all Christians alike?” Then he answered with a resounding “No. Not all Christians are alike. Some shine like the stars in heaven – some big, some little, and some you have to take a telescope to see.” Prayer: Risen Lord, we recognize that our good works don’t save us, but they do mark us. We want to be marked as bright lights shining forth the reality of your kingdom. Transform our lives until others see you and you are glorified! Shine, Jesus Shine through us,
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In every believer is a divine life giving spark! The spark is Christ Himself who is our light and life. We have no light of our own unless Jesus shines through us. He is alive to shine forever! Even death’s darkness could not extinguish His Light. Our greatest reach into the lives of others doesn’t come from what we preach or teach, but how we live. The gospel is best communicated through our demeanor and not just our doctrine.
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Monday - Pray for safe travel for those who are on spring break. Tuesday - Praise God for the signs of New Life that we are seeing all around us. Wednesday - Pray for God's direction and will to be carried out at The Orchard. Thursday - Pray for those in our church family that are seeking employment. Friday - Praise God for His unfailing love for His children. Saturday - Pray for hearts prepared to worship tomorrow.
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Sunday - Praise the Lord for the gifts of salvation, redemption and eternal life. |
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CLICK HERE... Good Friday
Men's Fraternity Men's Fraternity will meet on Saturday, April 3 at 6:45 a.m. for a time of prayer, fellowship and study. Hope that all the "Mighty Men of God" will be present. Youth Service Project Youth Service Project on Saturday, April 3. All youth should be at the church at 8:30 to do some Spring Cleaning in preparation for Resurrection Sunday. Make plans to be here to serve the Lord in this manner Easter/First Sunday Potluck
New Children's Outreach The Children's Ministry will begin a new outreach ministry at the Williamson Medical Center ICU Waiting Room soon. We will be placing snacks in the waiting room for the family members of those who are hospitalized in the ICU. We are asking that each child bring a box of snacks (individually wrapped) each week as their offering - Little Debbies, Snack Crackers, Nuts, Cookies etc. Each package will be identified as a gift from The Orchard Church Children's Ministry. Children, let's reach out to those in need. Spiritual Gifts Don't miss the Spiritual Gifts study and Q&A on Sunday at 9:30 a.m.
Grand Sweep Reading Schedule
Dates at a Glance Mark your calendars for the following events: Apr 2 - Good Friday Service
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Friday, April 2 we will remember the sacrifice that our Lord made on our behalf with a Good Friday Service at the Orchard Ministry Center at 6:00 p.m. Come worship our Lord and express your thankfulness for the price He paid for our salvation.
This Sunday, April 4 we will have our First Sunday Potluck and celebrate Easter with our church family. What an Easter celebration we will have as we feast together after a great worship experience honoring the Resurrection of our Savior. The meat and drinks will be provided and we ask that each family bring TWO dishes (sides, salads or desserts) to share with our family and guests. 
Inviting lost and hurting people to receive New Life and Healing!
