Evangel Temple News
June 16, 2013
Sunday Evening Service in the Brick House is dismissed for summer. Join us for a time of prayer at the apartment of Gladys Reynolds from 6-7pm at The Fremont.
RFKC special offering will be taken next Sunday, June 23.
ET Kids Ministry
We continue a 6-week series today entitled “Jesus: All About Who It’s All About.” The kids will receive a biblical foundation for understanding Christ.
We are thanking God for the 23 kids who have signed up to go to Kids Camp in July! They will experience unforgettable memories of all the fun times with friends, and a powerful spiritual experience. The cost to send a child to camp is $140, which is difficult for some families at this time. If you'd like to make a donation to the church so that we can financially assist those who need it, please mark "Kids Camp" on your offering envelope.
VBS Family Fun Nights - Last week's bowling at Lighthouse Lanes was a blast! Join us tonight from 4-6pm as we live out our Four Core of CONNECTING with our church community and INVITING our friends to a pizza party at the Pat Jones Y! If you haven't already, please let Pastor Melia know you're coming (417.861.7633). Hope to see you and your guests there!
20Twenty Young Adult Ministry
Sunday service time at the Barn is 10:30am each week (Summer schedule). Matt Bell is speaking in Pastor Jordan’s absence and continues the series on Proverbs entitled Sage: Common Sense Wisdom.
Mid-Week Live! in the Corner House Wednesday’s at 6:30pm.
Pastor Jordan, with a team of 8 young adults, are in Madrid, Spain partnering with Global Initiative to work with Muslim peoples. The team is working with the permanent ministry outreach of the Oasis Center and incorporating English classes, photography, coffee shops, art, etc. to engage people and introduce them to the center. Please pray for them! The team returns June 22.
Son Seeker Senior Adult 55+ Ministry
June 21, 11:30am luncheon at HyVee meeting room. Arrive between 11:15-11:30am. Our guest speaker will be Betty Tinlin.
Solace Widow Ladies Luncheon
Join us at Heritage Cafeteria on Sunday, June 23 following morning services at ET. Please meet at the Welcome Center following service.
This week we welcome Jonathan, Dusty, Olivia, Luke, Emma and Naomi DiStaulo who will be joining the ET church family. Jonathan will serve as Associate Pastor, serving in various pastoral positions, as well as Worship and Arts Administration. God has blessed us with the return of this wonderful family. Please pray for this transition.
Fourth of July Picnic to be held Sunday, June 30 at noon following our regular morning schedule with 9 and 10:30 am services and Sunday school. Lunch will be fried chicken with all the fixins! Join us on the Corner House lawn / Pavilion area. Meal Prices: $12 (w/children 2-11) - $15 (with youth and children under 12) - immediate family only, $4 adult (12 and over), $2 children (2-11) and college students.
Wednesday Adult Bible Study 6:30pm, Room 203
The Life Creation Workshop - Are you wanting to take charge of your life and shape your future? Do you want a meaningful connection with God, a healthy relationship with family and friends, to serve others and feel healthy physically and emotionally? Join us for info on essential skills for creating your best life experience. This week Randy speaks on “Shaping”. Shape your future and establish a plan for wellness, giving opportunity for learning skills that make change possible.
Class on Stress and Conflict Management room 204
Join us this final week for education, discussion, implementation of coping skills and a look at what the Bible says about this topic. Group members will find support from each other, learn effective and healthy mechanisms for reducing stress, as well as Biblical interventions for handling conflict. Donna Washburn is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and completing her last year in a PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision Program. She is an Associate Professor of Social Work at Evangel University and is the Dept. Chair for the Behavioral Sciences. Donna has 15-years of counseling experience, specializing in issues of adjustment, trauma, and group work.
Baby Shower Invitation
You're invited to join Pastor Melia and Isaiah in anticipation of the arrival of their son, Tobiah Daniel Jesch (Toby), at a baby shower on Saturday, June 22 at 2pm at the Corner House. All men, women, and children are welcome to attend. Please RSVP to Amanda Wright at 304-807-4771, dazalwright@gmail.com, or on Facebook. Melia is registered at Amazon, Target, and Babies-R-Us.
ET Girls Ministries program is currently looking for someone to teach a small group of Jr. High and High School girls on Sunday mornings. No previous experience required, just a heart to pour into our young women through discussion and Bible study. Girls Ministries is also looking for some extra assistants to help on Wednesday evenings from 6:30-8:00pm with our preschool-5th grade girls. Please contact Pastor Melia (melia@etchurch.org/417-883-0676) if you are interested.
Due to the holiday, evening services and activities are dismissed on Wednesday, July 3. The office will be closed on July 4.