Hello everyone,
This weekend I plan to bring the message, “Do You Feel Like The Odds Are Stacked Against You?” from Judges 7:1-25. Please read through the attached “Digging Deeper” Bible study notes before Sunday to get the most out of the message; communion will follow. Please be praying about whom you can invite to church.
Daylight Savings Time
Please don’t forget that this Sunday we fall back, that means we get an extra hour of sleep.
Critical Shortage
We are critically short on people willing to work Sundays with our children. Things are so bad right now that the leaders in two areas of our children’s ministry want to step down because people won’t volunteer, they are totally drained. As I said on Sunday, “I can’t preach and take care of our Children’s Ministry too.” Note: I have already had to give up one of my adult classes and take a Director position in Mission 119:11 (our mid-week Children’s Ministry) to help keep the ministry going. Please pray about what your part might be in reaching out to those who are our most precious possession: our children. We need your help one Sunday a month. Note: 85% of the people who are going to come to faith in Christ do so between the ages of 4 & 14. (Child Evangelism Fellowship statistics)
Ladies Night Out
Our next “Ladies Night Out” is scheduled for 6:00pm Friday, November 1st at Shoreline Community Church. Ladies can come expecting lots of fun and some great fellowship.
Men’s Breakfast
Our next Men’s Breakfast is 9:00am this Saturday at Shoreline. Men are invited to come for lots of tasty food, great fellowship, and a lively discussion following.
Gospel Jubilee Open Mic
The “Gospel Jubilee Open Mic” is coming up 3:00pm this Sunday at Shoreline. We invite you to join Tom and Debbie Trammel along with the gang for a great time of worshiping the Lord. If you would like to perform a Christian song, please call Tom at 541-521-3330.
MomCo
Young mothers are invited to attend our next MomCo (or Mom’s Community) meeting at Shoreline 9:30am Tuesday, November 5th (Childcare is available).
Please Vote
I have had the privilege of living in the United States since I was 8 years old, I am a “legal” immigrant. I don’t know of a more important election in my lifetime than the one that will take place on Tuesday, November 5th. In the United States we have the privilege of choosing our leaders, we shouldn’t take that lightly as not every country has the opportunity to do so. Please examine “the platform” of both parties to see how they will vote on the issues and then consider voting for the platform that will best hold up our Judeo-Christian values. Don’t be sucked into personalities, look at each candidate to see how they will vote. Note: Cheryl and I have already voted and we hope you have too.
SCC Prayer Request
Larry Pierce ~ Please continue to pray for Larry following his recent stroke. Larry has lost use of his left arm and left leg, but it appears he is making some progress in regaining their use. Larry is receiving treatment through Riverbend Hospital and is currently in a rehab center in Springfield until a bed in the rehab section of Riverbend Hospital opens. For at least a few days you can reach Larry at 541-736-2824.
I look forward to seeing you this Sunday at 10:30am!
(Remember, Prayer Time is at 8:30am in Room 101; Sunday School is at 9:30am with three adult electives; and as always, church is at 10:30am.)
In Christian Love,
Michael J. Barnard
541-808-0902 (Church)
541-297-1571 (Cell)
http://www.shorelinecc.us
Teaching God’s Word, loving the people!
