Pastor's Notes for April11, 2010

OPPORTUNITIES for MINISTRY & GROWTH

Working Lunch, Sunday noon, April 18, in our fellowship hall. I personally invite all members who are longing to grow, especially committees and their chairs. RSVP to the office by Wednesday April 14.

Ozark Lakes Area Leadership Conference, Saturday, April 24 in Harrisonville for church leaders, elders, deacons, committee chairs… Area Minister Mike Weinman will lead the conversation. 10 am-2pm RSVP by April 20.

Beth Moore simulcast event, Saturday, April 24, live via satellite on CCN @ First Baptist Church in Nevada, MO. Tickets are $15 and include lunch. 8:30am-3:00pm. Presentation: SO LONG, INSECURITY by Beth Moore

Joyce Meyer Ministries Conference in Springfield on May 20-21 at JQH Arena. It's free! More information later.

PASTORAL RELATIONS met today, April 11th, after worship. Committee: Mike Frier, Bill Johnston, Quinton Walsh, Lucille Tschanz, Rosemary Lusk, Maxine Carty. Good encouraging meeting. Report will be in the May newsletter.

Reflecting on the Scriptures BLESSED ANTICIPATION
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John 20:19-31. Disciples huddled in fearful anticipation. Death hung in the air but Life walked through the locked door declaring “Peace!” Fear turned to joy and doubt turned to faith. Jesus blessed us, those who believe without seeing. Jesus' anticipation for the generations to come.

Acts 5:27-32. In the weeks following the resurrection the disciples continued to tell the resurrection story in spite of the council’s strict orders to cease, choosing to obey God rather than human officials. Was their anticipation blessed?

Revelation 1:4-8. Decades later peace continues to be spoken, “Grace to you and peace from him who is and who was and who is to come….” Blessed anticipation!

Psalm 150. The ancient psalmist calls God’s people to live with an attitude of praise—whether gathering in the sanctuary with a variety of instruments, dancing, singing or walking under the heavens with songs of praise on our lips. Simply praise the Lord, anticipating his blessings!