| Bulletin January 8, 2012 |
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Another Year of Prayer Our annual "Adopt-A-Nation
Prayer Project" was presented on December 11, 2011. Thank you to
all who responded to the invitation to adopt a country for the
coming year. Your consistent and compassionate prayer will
continue to propel the preaching of the Gospel in nations where
Christians are persecuted for their faith. Updates may be found
at www.persecution.org
Bible Teaching “Prepare Ye the Way of the Lord” by Pastor James Smith continues on Wednesdays at 7:00PM in the Prayer Room. Please come out and hear the Word of the Lord. Water Baptisms New Testament water baptism in the name of Jesus Christ is performed here at Morning Star Christian Fellowship. All those new believers and those new to Morning Star are encouraged to inquire about water baptism. Please either speak to our Pastor, James R. Smith, or contact the church office (845.339.5199) to make an appointment to learn about this essential Christian rite. We are planning baptisms for January or early February. Bagel Brunch We will be having a Benefit Bagel Brunch for Bruce and Vivian T on January 29th after the service. Bruce and Vivian lost their home during Hurricane Irene this past fall. We are asking for monetary donations to help them replace the many lost items, including appliances. Also, please remember them in prayer during this time of rebuilding. "Caught in Between: Post-Election Egypt" is the headliner article in the January, 2012 edition of Persecution. International Christian Concern (ICC) based in Washington, D.C. publishes current accounts of religious persecution and analysis of political changes which affect Christians. NOTE: Graphic photos make this edition "For Adults Only!" Copies are free-of-charge and are available on the back table. Read more www.persecution.org Greetings From Mokokchung, Nagaland Tia Ao, Moa & Senti Jamir, and Mayang Ao send their enthusiastic Christmas greetings to everyone at Morning Star Christian Fellowship and Good Shepherd School. The students and staff at Nagaland Bible College and Nagaland Christian Residential School send greetings as well as sincere "thank you's" for our financial support. Service Cancellations due to inclement weather will be announced on WFGB, Sound of Life Radio, 89.7 FM, or www.soundoflife.org. You can also check our website, www.morningstarcf.org, or call the office to be added to the bulk email list. On questionable days, an announcement will be made either way. Good Shepherd School now has 2012 Wall Calendars, Pocket Calendars, and Christmas Cards available in the office. If you are interested, please see Julie or call 845-339-4488. All are welcome to stay after the service to fellowship and enjoy a cup of coffee or tea. Parents/grandparents are reminded to please escort your children to the coffee/tea/hot chocolate table and oversee their dispensing of hot water in a cup. Also, please keep your children with you each week during this time. Thank you. No-Smoking Policy Smoking is prohibited both within the church building and also on church property. Thank you for your compliance in this matter. Kalingpong Women’s Seminar On January 2, 2012 Both Tia Ao and Senti Jamir, our ministry friends in Nagaland, India, will travel to West Bengal State along the Bhutan border to participate in a week-long women's gathering. Christian, Hindu, Buddhist, and tribal women from the region will be invited. Senti is scheduled to speak eight times. Tia will be giving exhortations and testimonies of God's miraculous provisions and healing. Tia and Senti and the Nagaland churches have requested our prayer support. The women will return to Mokokchung on January 12.Donations To The Tape/CD Ministry - suggested contributions of $1.00 per CD help defray the cost of production. Additional donations are welcome and also underwrite this valuable ministry. Thank you! Please drop in can on back table. Umphang Orphanage Doris Bracero sends Christmas greetings to all of us as well. The schedule at the orphanage has been full with preparation and outreaches for Christmas. Please pray for Doris' health and strength as she maintains a busy schedule with the children, staff, and outreaches. Lost & Found items are usually placed on either the resource table in the gym or on the coat rack in the hallway by the "Special Needs” restroom. Care on Sunday Mornings is provided for toddlers (1-3 year olds) and is a tremendous help to those who have small children. Thank you to all those attendants & helpers who watch the children each week. Reminder that parents & children come in at 11:00 a.m. 1/15/2012 Nursery Robyn C/Angel T Greeters Linda F/Albert W Chair Set-up Eric N Overhead Zach N Coffee Hour Bill & Rona M Usher Bob T Sunday School - Group 1 - Malinda J; Group 2 –Cindy P/Judy F; Group 3 - Vivian T; Teens - Prayer Chain Please note changes! If you have a prayer request, please call Marlene B from 10 am through 8 pm, or leave on her machine. Thanks to all of our faithful men, women and children who take these requests very seriously to the Throne of God. |