Announcements

Sunday, March 15, after the 10:30 service:
Pot Luck Lunch followed by board games and snacks.
Bring enough food for yourself and family, and extra to share.
Bring snacks, drinks, and board games.
Children are invited, so bring games for them as well.
We'll provide paper goods and ice.

Saturday, April 4, 2:00 p.m.:
"Expelled"
Plan to remain after the movie for discussion.
Orchard Park Theatre, 2601 N. Cresthaven Ave. (Near I-44 and West Bypass, just north off Kearney.)
You can bring your own snacks and drinks into the theater. Big Momma's Cafe is in the same building, so if you want, you can arrive early and enjoy lunch. Click here to see a menu:
http://bigmommascoffee.com/

Saturday, June 6
Float Trip on the Niangua River
We'll be joining Redemption Ministries for this event. Should be a very fun day! Details to follow.

In Christ

Again we welcome Don Corbin for filling in while Doug and Nancy are gone. He continued the lesson from Ephesians 4.

When we become Christians, we step out of our old life and into a whole new experience with Christ. God's purpose for us is to grow until we come to the full measure of Christ.

In the process, sometimes we take a step or two backwards. At those times, do you wonder whether you're still in the grace of God? Just keep in mind that the new circle you've stepped into--the circle of God's grace--is a big one. We don't know where the boundaries are...only God does.

In Ephesians 4:17, Paul talks about the reality of life--what it means to really live as children of light. He "insists in the Lord" that we no longer live like unbelievers who are given over to sensuality and impurity and continue to lust for more. Paul says this kind of lifestyle is futile.

The world often calls Christians stupid, but they are the ones whose thinking is futile. People increasingly call evil good, and good evil. We are to expect this kind of behavior more and more as we near the time of Jesus' return. Continue to live within God's circle of grace!

Prayer Requests

"The effectual fervent prayer of a righteous man availeth much." (James 5:16)

• Keep Doug in your prayers as he works and ministers in Pakistan.
• Keep Nancy in your prayers as she travels back home from Florida.
• Lisa Adam's neighbor has swelling in her face and other parts of her body. She's seeing the doctor Monday.
• Ricky Cappadona has complications following cancer treatment. Also pray that he seeks the Lord.
• Pray that Theresa's sons Michael and Mark come to the Lord.
• Louise Myers has problems with her heart. She needs faith and healing.
• Pray that Theresa finds God's will in her life.
• James asks that we pray for God to get ahold of him and helps him to keep control of his tongue.
• Bret's mom Charlotte is having surgery on Wednesday.
• Scott's sons and ex-wife were in a car accident. The older son, Chance (10 years old), has a bruised brain and experiences lots of pain. He is making progress, though.
• Amanda asks for prayer that she will let go and let God. She also asks for prayer for her children and ex-husband.
• Jerry is having surgery on both knees.
• Joshua's family is lost in drug addiction.
• Jim Dearman has a viral infection in his middle ear.

NEW ADDITION FROM SHARON MACKLIN:

The following is Merlyn's sister, Jeannice's son's wife Kari Mowrey. The last I had heard she believed in 'New Age'. Her husband is Nazarene so if there is a chance pray for her Salvation first. Thanks for your prayers.
Sharon and Merlyn Macklin

Also, our grandson, Joshua Hinck, wife, Miho and grandson, Andrew, has a neighbor, Richard Miller, who is a sailor as well. He has cancer on his ankle and is undergoing more surgeries and Kemo now. His Japanese wife, Shoko, is Budahist but he is not anything if I understand right. They need salvation, too as well as healing. His daughter is Elaina 11 years old and son, Tony 7 years old. They live in San Diego, CA next door to Miho, Joshua and Andy Hinck.