man of the week

match man

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Last Week
I think we hit a record high of 20 foot flames at the annual Christmas tree burning on Sunday. Match Man made another appearance. Click here to learn more about Match Man.

Last week we were challenged to grow deeper in our relationship. Here is the breakdown of one tool you could use to grow closer to God.

Continuing Education to Pursue God
101 – Beginners – Ask God into your heart
201 – One Devotional Passage a Day
301 – Praying through a prayer list + 201
401 – One Chapter a day + 301
501 – Fasting one meal a week + 401
601 – Journaling + Memorizing Scripture + 501
701 – Fasting one full day a week + 601

Click here to download the self-study tool to evaluate your spiritual life.

This Week
January

12 - Youth Service
"Living in Harmony"
5PM - Family Meal
6:30PM - prayer service in prayer room
7PM-8:30 - worship service

16 - Ski Blast 2005
For pre-registered students only
Depart church @ 5PM on Jan 16
Arrive at church @ 9PM on Jan 17
For further info see ski packet

23 - Ice Skating @ Icehouse Rink
Meet at Bethany Hall @ 12 noon
Arrive back at church @ 4:15PM
Cost is $13 for lunch, skating & rental

May Rally
The dates for May Rally have changed. The new dates are Friday, April 15 through Sunday 17. The cost is $60. $60 is due on February 2. If you can't pay $60, then get $20 to Eddie instead. Click here to download the information packet.

Promise Keepers
Promise Keepers will be in Greensboro June 17 and 18. This is a great experience for the men in our youth group. Click here to register now. Register before February 15 to save $20!

On the Calendar
Click here to check out the new detailed online calendar.

January

25-26 - Family Life Revival
7-8:30 on Tues and Wed night
Bring your parents and siblings

30 - District Youth Rally @ Rushwood
Depart from Bethany @ 5:15PM
Arrive back at church @ 8:45PM
Bring $3 for pizza

February

2 - May Rally Money Due - $60
$5 per week deadline penalty

6 - Superbowl Party
Meet at Bethany Hall @ 6PM
Bring a bag of chips and a 2 liter

6 - Combined Parent/Sponsor Meeting
Carry-in meal in Bethany Hall following AM worship services

13 - Bowling @ Brunswick Lanes
Depart from Bethany Hall @ 6PM
Arrive at Bethany Hall @ 8:45PM
$13 for food, 2 games, and rental

16 - Guest Speaker Melissa Richardson
Parents please be aware that sensitive topics may be discussed as the topic of abstinence will be addressed

19 - Local Missions Conference
Meet at church at 6PM to support the missionaries we sponsor as a church

20 - Celebration Service
Join us @ 6PM in the Sanctuary as we celebrate reception of new members and baptism. Let Eddie know if you want to be baptized

27 - Youth Missions Rally
Meet at Bethany at 4PM
Arrive back at church at 7:30PM
Bring offering and $5 for pizza

March 20 - Easter Musical
March 25-April 3 - Spring Break
April 14-16 - May Rally - Date Change
April 27 - Annie Moses Band
May 1 - Graduation Sunday
May 25 - Water Wars
May 27 - Church Clean Up Work Day
June 5-9 - Vacation Bible School
June 17-18 - Promise Keepers
June 26-30 - Hephzibah Missions Trip
July 17-22 - Jr. High Camp
July 24-29 - Sr. High Camp

Sign Up!
Click here if you're interested in any of our events this month.

Congratulations!
Congratulations to Rachel Huffman who recently made all district band and qualifies to try out for states!

Guess Who?
A free t-shirt goes to the person (excluding the individuals in the photo) who can tell Eddie who these characters are.

Next Week
Join us next week as we study "Honor Thy Father and Mother."

Getting ready to go skiing,

Eddie