It's almost here! That's right, the time of missions emphasis at our church gets set to kick off this weekend. Dubbed, Beyond...9 Days in March! this is a time for us to learn more about what God is doing around the corner and around the world, and just what that means to us. Our theme this year is A House of Prayer for all Nations (Isaiah 56:7), reminding us of our need to seek God in prayer for the fulfillment of His Great Commission. There will be spe
cial events, activities and opportunities for us to become more connected with our growing global perspective. And one of the highlights will be the chance to rub shoulders with many of the 41 missionaries and missions organizations we support as a church. They'll be with us throughout the week, sharing what God is doing in and through them, giving us the bigger picture, and answering our questions.
cial events, activities and opportunities for us to become more connected with our growing global perspective. And one of the highlights will be the chance to rub shoulders with many of the 41 missionaries and missions organizations we support as a church. They'll be with us throughout the week, sharing what God is doing in and through them, giving us the bigger picture, and answering our questions.Here's a thumbnail sketch of some of what will be taking place:
Saturday/Sunday, March 7/8-
- Kick-off weekend with great worship, visuals and message from Pastor Shane;
Monday, March 9-
- "Have a Missionary for Breakfast!"- a free super breakfast prepared and served in our Fellowship Hall (8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.), where our missionaries will join us, share with us and answer questions.
Tuesday, March 10-
- Our Young at Heart (10:00 a.m.), Women's (7:00 p.m.) and Men's (7:15 p.m.) Bible Studies will have missionary guest speakers.
Wednesday, March 11-
- We’ll host our annual All-Church Global Gathering under the pepper tree! At 5:30 pm, the In-N-Out truck will be here to serve a great burger dinner ($3 cost). Our 7:00 p.m. program will include a special performance by the International Children’s Choir of Long Beach, as well as introduction of, and prayer for our missionaries. Special focus will be given to our local workers.
Thursday, March 12-
- A special Women's Ministries meeting/brunch honoring our female missionaries. Begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends by noon. Joy Daniel of Hyderabad, India will be our guest speaker.
Friday, March 13-
- 7:00 p.m. Friday Night at the Movies, a time to share a great movie and snacks with family and friends. And it's all on us! (with childcare!)
Saturday /Sunday, March 14/15-
- Services with our missionaries or representatives present, along with their displays and information. So much to see and do!
- Kick-off weekend with great worship, visuals and message from Pastor Shane;
Monday, March 9-
- "Have a Missionary for Breakfast!"- a free super breakfast prepared and served in our Fellowship Hall (8:00 a.m.- 9:00 a.m.), where our missionaries will join us, share with us and answer questions.
Tuesday, March 10-
- Our Young at Heart (10:00 a.m.), Women's (7:00 p.m.) and Men's (7:15 p.m.) Bible Studies will have missionary guest speakers.
Wednesday, March 11-
- We’ll host our annual All-Church Global Gathering under the pepper tree! At 5:30 pm, the In-N-Out truck will be here to serve a great burger dinner ($3 cost). Our 7:00 p.m. program will include a special performance by the International Children’s Choir of Long Beach, as well as introduction of, and prayer for our missionaries. Special focus will be given to our local workers.
Thursday, March 12-
- A special Women's Ministries meeting/brunch honoring our female missionaries. Begins at 9:00 a.m. and ends by noon. Joy Daniel of Hyderabad, India will be our guest speaker.
Friday, March 13-
- 7:00 p.m. Friday Night at the Movies, a time to share a great movie and snacks with family and friends. And it's all on us! (with childcare!)
Saturday /Sunday, March 14/15-
- Services with our missionaries or representatives present, along with their displays and information. So much to see and do!
In addition to these events:
- The lo
bby of the auditorium will be open each night from 9:00-11:00 for prayer. We’re encouraging our people to come at least once during the nine days, even for 15 minutes, to offer prayers for missionaries, as well as for the global situation.
- The lo
bby of the auditorium will be open each night from 9:00-11:00 for prayer. We’re encouraging our people to come at least once during the nine days, even for 15 minutes, to offer prayers for missionaries, as well as for the global situation.Join us if you're in the area (315 S. Knott Ave., Anaheim, CA), and pray for us if you're not. This is a critical time for us as we seek to grow in our understanding of the partnership we have with God's global plan. Pray that God would open our hearts, challenge our lifestyles and bless our efforts. And that we would take what He shows us and go beyond these nine days...to a lifetime of service for those who have yet to know Him as Lord and Savior.
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