An Evangelical Free Church Our Mission: Teach & Reach Our Values: Word, Worship & Witness 6253 W. 28th St. Greeley, Colorado, 80634 Phone: 330-1830 Office Hours: 8:30-4:30 Tuesday-Friday www.greeleychurch.com officemvefc@gmail.com Senior Pastor: Bruce W. Smalley Associate Pastor of Youth: Mike Carlson Associate Pastor of Worship: Rick Scovel Administrative Assistant: Lisa Davis Elders: Steve Anderson, Mike Carlson, Curtis Cox, Sean Crawford, Merlyn Henry, David Puls, Rob Robinson, Jake Sides, Jason Shutters - Chairman, and Bruce W. Smalley October 19, 2014 Worship in Song Greeting Time Worship in Song Worship in Giving Children 3 years old—3rd Grade are now dismissed for Children’s Church (3rd Service Only) Worship in the Word John 8:31-36 Characteristics of a Disciple of Jesus Baptisms Closing in Song *For those with small children: Childcare is offered during the worship services for infants through 3 years. We encourage parents or guardians to take advantage of this ministry. Please be sensitive to other worshippers by taking disruptive children out into the lobby. *Please be sure to turn off or put your cell phone on “vibrate” – unless you’re expecting a call from God during the worship service! CHRISTIAN EDUCATION 10:00—10:45 A.M. YOUTH CLASSES 3 Year Olds Pre-K - Kindergarten 1st & 2nd Grade 3rd & 4th Grade 5th Grade Middle School 6th-8th High School 9th-12th Nursery Hub Room 13 Room 12 Room 9 Room B-5 Room B-3 Room B-3 B= Basement - MS & HS High have their opening time together. ADULT CLASSES Explore the Bible—Hebrews Led by Steve Anderson in Room B-1 8:30 AM in Room 10 Not a Fan Becoming a Completely Committed Follower of Christ This DVD study by best-selling author Kyle Idleman calls you to consider the demands --and rewards-of being a true disciple of Christ Led by Rob Robinson & Bob Taplin in Room 10. College Class - (ages 18-25) Book of James Led by Kyle Taplin in Room 1 Nursery Helpers for TODAY! 1st Service Voseipka CE Hour Gilliam 3rd Service Huwa Nursery Helpers for Next Week 1st Service Jones CE Hour Lane 3rd Service Luther Nursery Care is available during both services and the CE Hour for Infants – 3 years in Room 6. This Week At Mountain View TODAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SUNDAY 1st Service Keith Decker Merlyn Henry Jerry Lott 8:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:15 pm 2:30 pm 5:30 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm Worship Service Hebrews CE Class—Room 10 Women’s Ministry Board Meeting Traditional Service Christian Education Worship Service Vital Impact Update & Potluck Garden Square Service Elder Meeting Choir Rehearsal 7 Laws of a Learner Class 7:00 pm Community Bible Study 6:00 am Men’s Bible Study 7:00 pm Women’s Bible Study 9:00 am White Cross 6:15 pm the Zone—Fast Food Frenzy 6:30 pm Awana 6:30 pm Worship Team Rehearsal 8:45 am Prayer Time 9:30 am Women’s Bible Study 8:30 am 8:30 am 9:00 am 10:00 am 10:00 am 11:00 am 12:15 pm 4:00 pm 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm Worship Service Hebrews CE Class—Room 10 Flu Shot Clinic Traditional Service Christian Education Worship Service Awana Directors Meeting Meadow View Service Youth Staff Meeting Choir 7 Laws Class—Final 2nd Service ???? 3rd Service Curtis Cox Tim Wright LAST WEEK’S OFFERING General Fund Weekly Resources Needed : Resources Given: Year to Date Excess: $9,092.31 $6,381.50 $28,676.29 All giving in excess of expenses will go into our Vital Impact Fund at the end of the year! BULLETIN ANNOUNCEMENT FORMS ARE NOW AVAILABLE IN PO BOX #101. (Or a PDF version can be emailed to you.) To advertise something in the bulletin, please fill out an Announcement Form and return it to the office no later than Wednesday. Vital Impact Update & Pot-luck Lunch TODAY FOLLOWING 3RD SERVICE Bring a main dish and either a side dish or dessert. Everything else will be provided. Mountain View Food Pantry In the upstairs kitchen we have a variety of non-perishable foods available to anyone in our church family. If your family has a need, please help yourself to whatever you need from the cupboard. You may visit the food pantry Tuesday – Fridays from 8:30am – 4:30pm, on Sunday mornings or Wednesday nights. Food donations are welcome at any time and can be placed in the collection box on the counter in the kitchen. Thank you to all those who have donated items to the food pantry. HAVE YOU HAD YOUR FLU SHOT? Mark your calendars for October 26th and get your flu shot here between 9 & 11 AM. Vaccinations are available to anyone over the age of 4. The cost is $25. Other shots available: Flu nasal spray—$35(while supplies last), Pneumonia—$90, Tetanus & Pertussis $55. Medicare Part B is accepted for the Flu & Pneumonia vaccines. YOUTH......MARK YOUR CALENDARS FOR THE ZONE KNOW HUNGER TRIP! January 2nd—4th Cost: $30 More details will be in the November newsletter. OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOXES It’s time to start thinking about packing a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child. The OCC website states: “A small shoebox can teach a child about the love of God, lead him or her to faith in Christ, inspire pastors, and plant new churches. What goes into the box is fun, but what comes out is eternal. Be a part of changing lives through the power of a simple gift.” Brochures with labels are available on the table in the foyer or you can print one at samaritanspurse.org, under the What We Do/Operation Christmas Child section. Mountain View collection dates will be November 9—16. Ladies... Please join us as we celebrate the birth of Alivia Mae, daughter of Ashton & Katie Worley. Sunday, October 26th 3:00—5:00 PM At Lori Taplin’s home: 5508 W. A St. Instead of bringing gifts, we are asking for cash donations prior to the shower. A special keepsake gift & cash gift will be given at the shower. Donations can be put in the offering plate marked “Baby Shower” or put in PO Box #52. Contact Jill or Lori with questions. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR THE HARVEST PARTY! Look for the bulletin insert and see where you might be able to help out. It’s only a few weeks away! INVITATIONS—to give family and friends are available on the table in the foyer. CANDY DONATIONS - are needed from church family, but not our guests. ELDER NOMINATIONS Please take a minute to look over the list of men listed here and if you feel led, nominate one or two men that you think would be a good fit as an elder. Place this slip in the offering plate or turn into the office. The Resource Team will look over the names and bring forward a few for nomination at the November meeting. Bryan Anderson Charles Baker Paul Blair Jeremy Burton Mike Chrisman Chris Corliss Dan Davis Keith Decker Sid Fahsholtz Jim Fargo Dick Fauth Brandon Gardiner Craig Gilliam Terrell Hastings Bill Hedberg Dan Holligan Dick Huwa Andrew Jackson Greg Jensen Tom Jones Ernie Kallsen Mark Kwast Brian Lane Mike Lapp Alan Moore Scott Mundfrom Bill Payton Rob Reeve Kevin Ross Kelly Sanderford Andy Sands Rick Scovel Bob Shoemate Eugene Song Rick Syring Bob Taplin Jim Vaughn Fred Voseipka Jason Weaver Alvin Whitman Fred Wilson Mike Wiseman Tim Wright Steve Zumbrun I Nominate: ________________________________________ ________________________________________ Come to the HARVEST PARTY Friday, October 31st 6:00-7:30pm Please bring 1-2 bag(s) of candy per family (to be used as prizes) The Harvest Party is a fun Halloween alternative and a great event to invite your friends to. There will be a variety of games, prizes, face painting, a cupcake walk and much more! Free Hot Dogs and Chili will be served from 6:00-7:00pm. (Those running a game during the first shift may come at 5:30P to eat.) Volunteers are needed to help with the games & dinner. If you would like to help in one or more of the following ways, please fill out the information below & place in the offering plate, or contact Lisa Davis. _____I will help set up on Friday (10am) _____I can help with dinner from: ____5:30—6:30 ____6:30— _____I will provide 1 crockpot of chili _____I will provide ____dozen cookies _____I will help clean up after dinner _____I will provide 1 dozen Cupcakes (Regular or Mini) _____I will run a game from ___6:00-6:45___6:45-7:30___6:00-7:30 _____I will help clean up Name__________________________________________ Phone # or email:__________________________________ 7:30