Water Baptisms Next Sunday, February 5th   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.

First Wednesday Prayer & Fasting Day will be observed on Wednesday, February 1, 2012. Consider setting aside all or part of Wednesday as a "fast unto the Lord" to seek His heart. Consider joining us @7:00 p.m. in the PRAYER ROOM for corporate worship and intercession. We will pray for God's work within Morning Star, Mid-Hudson Valley evangelism, our Mission partners around the globe, and suffering Christians in restricted nations. All are welcome!

Morning Star Christian Fellowship Open Business Meeting  will be held this Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 7:00 PM, here in the Prayer Room.  All are welcome to attend. If you have any questions, please feel free to speak with a Deacon or call the office.

The Table of the Lord - will be part of our worship service next Sunday, February 5th. Let’s prepare our hearts to “remember our Lord’s death until He comes.” All believers in Jesus Christ are invited to participate

Our Mission Offering  - will be part of our service next Sunday.  Missionaries we support: Eliudi Issangya and the International Evangelism Centre in Sakila, Tanzania; Eric Mukwenda and the Maranatha Christian Centre in Arusha, Tanzania; Tia Ao and the Nagaland Bible Institute in Mokokchung, Nagaland, India; Eddie Santoro and Tikkun Israel in Jerusalem, Israel; Rick Pavlat and the YWAM base in Balut, Philippines; Rheo Loseo in Davao City, Philippines and Patrick & Barb Lataillade in Haiti.

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.

"Seek God for the  City 2012"   Morning Star's annual forty days of   fasting & prayer is scheduled to begin on February 22 and run through April 1, 2012. Each day will feature a specific "prayer topic." More details will be forthcoming. Would you begin now to consider participating?
Tuesdays, Saturdays, Sundays  After checking the "Seek God for the City" posters from recent years these three days had the least participation, i.e. individuals fasting on those three days each week. Would you consider making a special effort this year and pledge to fast & pray on those days?

Youth Group for Ages 5 – 12    is planned for Saturday, February 18th from 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM. We will be meeting in room 104. If you plan to attend, please sign up at the back table today. See Malinda J for more information. Hope to see you there! Helpers are always welcome.

Looking for Bakers to donate time and baked goods for a bake sale to benefit the Pregnancy Support Center of Ulster County.  The event will be in the Hudson Valley Mall on February 11th from 9-5.  For more information please call Diane Caliendo at 845-706-6468. See the handout on the back table.

Save the Date  A Women’s Outing is being planned for Thursday, February 16th. More details to follow.

"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

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.

Prayer Chain  If you have a prayer request, please call Marlene B from 10 am through 8 pm, or leave on her machine. Additional coverage is being sought while Vivian regroups and gets her house in order from the flooding. You can also call Alice E up until 10 pm. Thanks to all of our faithful men, women and children who take these requests very seriously to the Throne of God.

Supernatural Healing  Tia Ao, our mission partner in Nagaland, shares her story of supernatural healing. "For many years I had suffered with painful arthritis and minor crippling in my hands, ankles, and feet and was taking medication for pain. Last year I began experiencing side-effects. Ten months ago the Lord instructed me to stop taking all medication. Praise the Lord! I have had no pain or dizziness or nausea since I stopped taking medicine. Thank you for your prayers!"

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.

No-Smoking Policy  Smoking is prohibited both within the church building and also on church property. Thank you for your compliance in this matter. 

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.

2/5/2012

Nursery  Leslie S/Cindy P

Greeters  George & Jackie G

Chair Set-up  Randy C

Overhead   Audrey W

Coffee Hour Jeff M

Usher  Donald V

Sunday School - Group 1 - Rich V; Group 2 – Tom V; Group 3 -  Peter J;