Our theme Life In Christ…Good to the Last Drop! will offers insight into the rich and satisfying life built on Christ. As a woman, don’t you feel enriched after visiting with a friend over a cup of coffee? Could your relationship with Christ be richer? Do you feel you could use more grounds (scrip¬ture), more warmth (God’s love), more sweet¬ener (Holy Spirit)? Learn how to over¬come the daily grind, perk up your Chris¬t¬ian life, be firmly grounded in Christ and enjoy the rich fullness found in the body of believers.

Our speaker, Janell Rardon, is an international speaker and author who combines her relentless love of research and study with a passion for people, making every event…no matter how big or small…memorable. Audiences are delighted, entertained, and transformed by her energetic, engaging, entertaining, enthusiastic, and empowering presentations. Find out more about Janell on her website: http://www.janellrardon.com

More information regarding cost and workshops will be coming your way soon. If you know of anyone we need to add to our contact list, please let me know.

Churches United in Ministry was founded in 1968 to minister to the needs of individuals in McPherson County. The primary source of funds comes from the sale of goods through Save ‘N Share. To date, the store has raised more than $1,000,000. Programs supported by Churches United In Ministry include transient support distributed through the McPherson Police Department, distribution of fans, utility support, and programs to assist individuals who fall between the cracks of other programs. The office also administers Salvation Army Funds which are collected locally. In addition, they administer two grants from the McPherson County Foundation as well as specific small ministries from several member churches.

Because of these programs, Churches United in Ministry represents Jesus to those in need in the county. Twice last year the organization fuded the travel of an escort to accompany minors who needed to travel to or from California to take up residence with a new guardian. It provided housing to individuals stranded in the middle of the night and gas to individuals in need of gas to go to out of town doctor’s appointments. Once last year a family was moving to Idaho and had car trouble in town. At the same time one of the family members experienced a medical crisis. Through the ministry offices, the family’s needs were met and they were able to resume their journey.

Truly, Churches United in Ministry through the proceeds of Save ‘N Share are the hands and feet of Jesus to those in need in McPherson County. Please join us on April 22.
2:00 Tours of facility, refreshments, opportunities available
3:00 Brief Program
3:15 Dedication Ceremony

AWARENESS CAMPAIGN

Are you aware Mt Hope Sanctuary, Inc…….

• Fully housed and met all the needs of over 24 women and children from our community in 2011
• Engaged those women in individual programs to help them become self-reliant and productive members of McPherson
• Identified the women who came to Mt. Hope Sanctuary, Inc. as “Homeless” or “Couch Homeless” according to Federal guidelines
• Also referred and assisted over 41 other women to appropriate networking ministries and community resources in 2011
• Taught budgeting and life skills and assisted women in job-seeking skills and in gaining employment
• Has served hundreds of women and children since 2003
• NEEDS YOUR SUPPORT to continue our services

Please join our AWARENESS Campaign as we work towards the goal of raising $50,000 to end our fiscal year well (April, May, June)!

Resident Testimony: “As a mother, and child of God, I somehow lost my way in life, leading me and my child into a deep dark hole of being broke and homeless. Mt Hope took our hands and with all their hearts of love, gave us a home and a direction to a brand new life, a new way of thinking, a new way of walking, and a new way of seeing. We are no longer blind to our future. We can see the light, thanks to Mt.Hope.
~R.M. & daughter

Mt. Hope Sanctuary, Inc. where “Awareness” means Action.

Mt Hope Sanctuary, Inc. is a 501c3, nonprofit, non-denominational, community-based transitional home and program for single women and children.

Please stay posted with us and see how YOUR gifts, large or small, all add up to make a tremendous difference visit www.mthopesanctuary.org.  God bless!

Following a catastrophic earthquake that devastated much of Haiti on January 12, 2010, countless individuals contributed aid to help rebuild the country and her people’s futures. However, rebuilding is not an overnight process. Life does not pause for those who continue to live in a disaster zone. Now, over two years later, Haiti is still struggling to recover.

The women’s ministry of the Free Methodist Church, 1010 S. Maple, has organized a sewing day on Saturday, March 31, at the Well, 101 N Main, from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Volunteers are invited to sew simple dresses and shorts (patterns provided) to send with a 19-member team of teens and adults from the church when they travel to Haiti June 5-12. The clothes will be distributed to an orphanage outside Port-au-Prince.

All are invited to participate. Even a novice can help put together the simple patterns. Participants are welcome to bring their own sewing machine, iron, and/or ironing board. Additionally, donations of fabric and 1-inch width elastic are being accepted at the Free Methodist Church (M-F, 8:00-5:00). For more information about the patterns, materials, and overall organization of this sewing day, contact coordinator Tammy Rose, 241-2141.

The Free Methodist Church has been present in Haiti for decades. As a result of the 2010 earthquake, one career and two short-term FM missionaries lost their lives, and countless others were left homeless and/or orphaned. Through International Child Care Ministries over 20,000 children are sponsored around the world, with a majority served in Haiti, providing food and education. In addition, the church provides assistance through the Haiti Food Fund. Learn more at www.childcareministries.org .

December 11: 6 PM Children’s Christmas Program

December 14: 6 PM Chili and Caroling

December 18: 9:15 AM Christmas Brunch

December 24: 5 PM and 7 PM Christmas Eve Service(s)

December 25: 10 AM CHRISTMAS WORSHIP

January 1: 10:30 AM New Year’s Day Worship

We are currently working on building a strong collection of fiction for men. (And if you don’t mind, I imagine a few of these titles will be read by some of our women as well).
To start off, a few Peretti and Dekker books have been added. They are new to our library and perhaps to you as well. House was co-written by the two authors previously mentioned, a supernatural thriller that raises the bar in this genre.

Dekker’s Monster, a 2005 title written by the undisputed master of supernatural thrillers, proves that nothing is as it appears in this read where things that go bump in the night are only a heartbeat away. Blink, by Mr. Dekker, is a tale cloaked in the mystery of Saudi Arabia – this title proves he has a rare knack for compelling stories, woven with clever ideas, and a unique wit.

And introducing Steven James, an author from Tennessee, who wrote his first series in recent years: the Bowers Files; beginning with The Pawn (2007), The Rook (2008), and The Knight (2009). This series introduces you to FBI agent, Patrick Bowers: giving you chilling and intense psychological thrillers guaranteed to keep you on the edge of your seat.

Very soon, Oliver North’s International Intrigue Trilogy will be resident in our “New Books display.” His novels are stories of international intrigue, political espionage, and military adventure drawn from his own experiences as a combat-decorated Marine and the Counter-Terrorism Coordinator for the United States from 1983-1986. Titles include Mission Compromised, The Jericho Sanction, and The Assassins.

So men, now that we’re entering those evenings when the sun sets before we’re ready to call it a day, you can settle in with a warm cup of something, prop up your feet in the recliner, and choose to involve yourselves in a good novel worthy of your time.
Visit the library, located on the east wall of the Church Parlor, and “check out” these books as well as others.

Last week, the US HOR introduced HR 2830, the reauthorization of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act. This critical piece of legislation was first adopted by congress in 2000 and has provided federal funds, training, and policy directives that protect victims and help stop the perpetrators who commit these heinous crimes. Those laws expire on September 30, 2011 if we don’t act quickly. Use your voice to make a difference!

Not For Sale is a member of the Alliance to End Slavery and Trafficking (ATEST) who supports the reauthorization of the Trafficking Victims Protection Act of 2011. Free Methodist World Missions supports Not For Sale missionaries to the United States and around the world.

Today there are more men, women, and children in slavery than at any time in history. Together we can stop slavery once and for all.

10 Things You Can Do Right Now to Oppose Modern-Day Slavery

1. Pray for victims and against systems oppressing others.
2. Become more aware by reading a book like Not For Sale by David Batstone.
3. Tap into the great resources available online through International Justice Mission, Not For Sale, and Free the Slaves.
4. Ask your church leaders about serving fair trade products like coffee and chocolate that don’t have slave labor involved in their production.
5. Talk with friends and neighbors. Many people don’t realize this is happening. Discuss the issues with friends and challenge civic, political and religious leaders to act.
6. Support Free Methodist World Missions. Missionaries are on the front lines!
7. Support International Child Care Ministries. Sponsored children are less vulnerable to human trafficking.
8. Ask yourself if you are supporting slavery directly or indirectly through your lifestyle–make appropriate changes.
9. Engage our bishops, superintendents, and pastors on this issue.
10. Pray some more.

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