TODAY’S NEWS - December 28, 2014 “Approach the New Year with resolve to find the opportunities hidden in each new day.” NEW YEAR’S SCHEDULE New Year’s Eve: December 31, 2014 - No Services/Activities! New Year’s Day: January 1, 2015 - Office closed! END OF THE YEAR GIVING Thank you for your faithfulness to God with your tithes and offerings. In order to receive tax credit for your 2014 giving, your contributions must be postmarked by December 31. You may mail, give online at www.nixafirst.org, or drop by the office Monday - Wednesday of this week, 9am-1pm! REFUGE STUDENT LIFE MINISTRIES Contact: bhukill@nixafirst.org FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE 1/2 - January 2, all youth are invited to the Gym from 7-10pm. FBI & Fugitives, Dodgeball, and The Refuge Games, Pizza and more! Cost: $5. *WEEK OF PRAYER 1/4-10 - Meet for prayer in The Rock for one hour, every night except Monday, where we will meet in the Sanctuary. There will be a different prayer emphasis each evening. May we live out 2 Chronicles 7:14 which states: If My people, who are called by My name, will humble themselves and pray and seek My face and turn from their wicked ways, then will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and heal their land. 2015 GLOBAL WEEK OF PRAYER Our Assemblies of God leadership has called for unified prayer January 4-10, with the theme THE HUMAN RIGHT: to know Jesus! NICARAGUA MISSIONS TRIP MEETING - For all planning to attend the Nicaragua Missions Trip, please meet in Room 103 (Choir Room), immediately following the service next Sunday, January 4, for a brief meeting! NFA WEEK OF PRAYER SCHEDULE January 4-10, 7-8pm Tonight, Tuesday - Saturday: The Rock* Monday and Wednesday: Sanctuary Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday: Sanctuary @ 10am SOUTHEASTERN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE DAYS 1/26-31 - We are traveling to Southeastern University in Lakeland, Florida for all Junior and Seniors and above, who are interested in checking out this AG university. Cost: $100 due by 1/18! Got questions? Contact Pastor Brandon! ANNUAL BUSINESS MEETING Our annual business meeting is Wednesday night, January 28, at 7pm in the Sanctuary. All activities are canceled except Refuge Youth Service! Elections this year are for two deacons, both for 3-year terms: Elias Garnica and Doug Vander Wall Everyone is welcome to attend! You must be a member for 90 days in order to be eligible to vote! Name___________________________________________________ City_____________________________State______Zip__________ Address________________________________________________ Phones_________________________________________________ Email___________________________________________________ Birthdate(s) include year__________________________________ ________________________________________________________ FINE ARTS FESTIVAL - The District Fine Arts Festival will take place at Evangel University on Saturday, February 2. Pick up your application this Wednesday night in The Rock before or after youth service. All applications are due with payment by January 22. COLLEGE & CAREER - All 18-25 year-olds are invited every Tuesday at 7pm to Walkabout Coffee Shop for a great time of hot java and The Word! This month we will be diving into the book of Philippians! [ ] Please add/update my contact information! [ ] I wish to receive the ebulletin. [ ] I wish to unsubscribe from the ebulletin. NEW MEMBERS OF NFA NFA wishes to receive the following individuals as new members! Jeff & Susan Burgess Bonnie MacAlmon Victoria Nobles MEN’S MINISTRIES Our Men’s Ministries is kicking off the New Year with a Bible/Book Study on Saturdays, January 10, 17, 24, and 31, 8-9am. January 17 is the regular monthly breakfast in the Gym and will include this study! Donuts and coffee will be served on the other three Saturdays! If you not yet gotten involved with our Men’s Ministries, this is a great time to join. Mark your calendar now for February, March, April and May - 3rd Saturday monthly, 8-9am, in the Gym! ROYAL RANGERS & GOD’S GIRLS AWARDS CEREMONY The award ceremony for our young boys (RR) and girls (GG) will be Wednesday, January 21, 7pm in the Family Life Center. We will recognize the merit work that these children have done in 2014 and the progress each child has made in building their relationship with Jesus Christ. The children are going to have a BOUNCE HOUSE PIZZA PARTY after their awards are presented. There will be pizza and games for ALL THE KIDS! Parents and family are welcome to attend the ceremony! NIXA FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD PASTORAL STAFF Pastor Don & Marquita Blansit, Senior Pastors Pastor Brandon & Marci Hukill, Associate & Student Life Pastors Pastor Emma & Bill Hahn, Children’s Pastors Melissa & Rich Barnard, Music Ministries Pastor Nick & Laura Alfaro, Hispanic Pastors SUNDAY SCHOOL for ALL AGES @ 9AM ADULT MINISTRIES Room 122, Bible Truths: Gary Thompson The Book of Acts “Truths for Life Series”! Room 123, The Word Unlayered: Brenda Howser An in-depth study of the Bible in light of redemption. Room 124, Women of Faith: Sandy Bettis For ladies of all ages!!! Room 126, Precept Upon Precept: Dane Brandwein Verse by verse study of the book of Revelation. Room 205, Real Life: Ken & Rhonda Braker Andy Griffith Stand Alone DVD Series & Study through the end of 2014! Room 207, Hispanic Ministries: Alma Pettinger & Elias Garnica Escuela Dominical: Estudio Biblico CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES Room 108, Nursery Ages 0-1: Laney Norton Room 109, Ages 2-3: Susannah Hahn Room 102, 1st-2nd grade: Betty Grisham Room 101, 3rd-5th grade: Kathy Turpin STUDENT LIFE MINISTRIES Room 201, Jr. High Girls: Jessie Harshbarger & Karen Risner Room 204, Jr. High Boys: Dustin Cleek & Aron Peterson Room 205, High School: Brandon & Marci Hukill Room 103, College and Career: Mark & Dani Brink WEDNESDAY NIGHTS for KIDS @ 7PM Girls Club Coordinator: Lacy Stewart Rainbows: Jeannie Gold Daisies/Prims: Tina Caudle & Stephanie Wilson Stars: Kaye Russell Rangers Senior Commander: Gary Crites Ranger Kids: Tim & Pam Nance Discovery Rangers: Steve Sissell WEDNESDAY NIGHTS for YOUTH @ 7PM Refuge Student Life Service in The Rock BULLETIN TEAR OFF PORTION! DROP IN OFFERING!