Thursday, April 30, 2009
Note from the pastor
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Extraordinary Women Conference: Fall Schedule
II Corinthians 3:17
This year's Extraordinary Women tour is about getting real with who you are in Christ so you can live the extraordinary, authentic life God dreams for you. No checklists. No false guilt. Just you, God and tens of thousands of women joining together to face your struggles, find your strengths, and grow in Him. Together we can encourage each other through His Spirit to be the women God has called us to be.
Join fabulous speakers, artists, authors and tens of thousands of women in 2009 for insightful messages, inspiring worship, and authentic life. Because living God's dream is about your heart being free - Free to be Real.
Blessings,
Julie
President of Extraordinary Women
Fall 2009 Conference Schedule
October 2-3 2009
Fort Wayne, IN
Allen County War Memorial Coliseum
Super Early Bird Special through 7/10/2009 Individual tickets: $49/ Groups of 10+: $49
Early Bird Special through 8/28/2009 Individual tickets: $59/ Groups of 10+: $49
October 9-10 2009
Ypsilanti, MI
EMU Convocation Center
Super Early Bird Special through 7/17/2009 Individual tickets: $49/ Groups of 10+: $49
Early Bird Special through 9/4/2009 Individual tickets: $59/ Groups of 10+: $49
All group orders of 10 or more receive 1 free registration!
Here is how to register...
Online: www.ewomen.net
Phone: 1-800-526-8673
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
May Events
May 9 Saturday Pioneer Club End of Year Barbecue 5 PM
May 15 Friday Mother Daughter Banquet
May 17 Sunday Baptismal Service
May 26-30 Spring Clean Up Week
Weather Warning Policy
Church policy for bad weather is:
Services will be canceled if National Weather Service has issued a Weather Warning. It will then be broadcast on WOOD TV8.
Tuesday, April 14, 2009
Pioneer Club Brings out the "Kid" in Everyone
Wednesday night will soon be here. It is a highlight of our week. Some look at it as hump day - half way in between weekends. Dale and I look at it as 'time to smile and laugh out loud! We lead the 3rd and 4th graders at Middleville Wesleyan Church. We range from 12 to 16 'clubbers' each week. Third and fourth grade young people do not like to sit still. They do not like to have a lesson plan read to them. They LIKE interaction. They LOVE participation. They ARE fantastic.
Our children come from as many different backgrounds and home life situations as can be imagined - in Club life is good. In club, we all listen. In club, we play games, and pray and sing and KNOW that God loves us individually. We also have a responsibility to God to listen to and interact with our families. There are no accidents or 'whoops' with God. He knows, and cares.Thank you for sending your children to us each Wednesday. It would be a quiet night without them!
Misunderstood Parents
You thought you were happily smiling at your child from a hard stadium seat or a hot packed auditorium.
But your child looked at your face and saw approval of him and joy in what he was doing.
You thought that you were just patting him on the back or on the head, or just ruffling his hair.
But your child cherished the warm loving touch and his heart was brightened.
You thought you were reading a bedtime story with all the funny and scary voices.
But your child enjoyed the fact you read every word even though he had heard them a hundred times before.
You thought you were letting your child help paint the house even though the paint got kind of runny and drippy in places.
But your child knew that you were working together as a family and felt a sense of accomplishment as a family.
You thought you were singing silly songs or counting the cows on a long boring trip.
But your child learned that it was fun being together no matter where you were.
You thought you were spending a few minutes of your time by throwing a ball in the back yard or baking some cookies.
But your child, who realized that your time is precious, knew you were investing it in him.
You thought that you asked your child's opinion about something that wasn't too important.
But your child thought you asked because his opinions and thoughts were important.
You thought you were being a good host by inviting your child's friends in for a cool snack on a warm summer day.
But your child knew that his friends were important to you and always welcome in your home.
You thought the tears in you eyes went unnoticed when your child accomplished an important goal in his life.
But your child knew that he was deeply embedded in your heart and you sensed his accomplishment.
You thought that the refrigerator was as good of a place as any for hanging all the art work and "well done" papers that came home from school.
But your child felt important when he came home from school each day with something to show you and tack up in his personal hall of fame.
You thought you gave your child some simple chore or job to do and told him, "Well done," with a smile when he did it.
But your child learned responsibility and began to realize he could tackle even tougher things.
You thought you were helping a troubled restless child get some sleep by fixing a cup of hot cocoa.
But your child felt that you were opening your heart around a kitchen table and making all the problems a lot smaller.
You thought the vacation wasn't much of a success because the fish didn't bite and the sun didn't shine.
But your child still remembers everything that happened and he still laughs at all of the funny parts.
You thought you were just pointing out the words in the church hymn book with your child's finger as he tried to sing along.
But your child learned that singing praises to God in worship was important.
You thought you were just giving him a quick hug at a special moment or "just because."
But your child carried it with him for a long time, because what you really said was, "I'm proud of you!", or "I love you!"
You thought you were just giving him a little kiss on the cheek to tell him good bye as he left for school.
But your child felt warm and loved because he knew there would be another one waiting for him when he got home.
Come to think of it, there are a lot of times when parents really are misunderstood!