THE HOLY SPIRIT…
has a job to do. What is it? We will talk about that today. It is truly exciting to know God’s intention with His Holy Spirit in our lives.
NO CLASS THIS WEDNESDAY NIGHT…
Pastor Harold and I are getting ready for a new series on Wednesday nights called: “Balancing Life’s Demands…Biblical Priorities For a Busy Life.” The course is 10 weeks and has a workbook. Cost will be $6. We will start on Wednesday night, February 8. Worship at 6:30 and the class starts at 7:00 pm. Pray about being part of this class. It really looks good and will help all of us to stay Christ focused and centered in our daily walk.
DEACON’S MEETING...this coming Wednesday night at 5:30.
SOZO SESSIONS (2)…
we have started back up with sessions on Friday nights by appointment. We have a very committed team who are willing to share their time with those seeking breakthroughs in their relationship with God the Father, Son and Holy Spirit. Wounds are healed and hope restored. If you are interested in one of these sessions talk with Toti Enders 944-0651 or make a reservation for a session through our office. These are free.
CHILDREN’S MINISTRY…
I’ve been talking with Tina about our children’s ministry this week. She is determined to make it successful this year. She will need help. Do you feel called to help build this ministry to serve children and their families? Please call her at 778-5243. Our little children’s rooms are used by several organizations. We need more space for sure. Remember we have child care during the worship service each week.
LETTERS…
“Because I was moved, mail from the old prison is slowly catching up and your Christmas card arrived today. I am touched you all signed it and it moved me to tears. You are all awesome! Godly hugs to all of you. Again, thank you for thinking of me.” Adrian, Chico, California
“…I’m currently facing the rest of my life in prison….I have a simple request to ask. I pray to have a pen-pal from your church, man or woman, believer or non-believer…” Jeff Spoonire, #5395135, Snake River, 777 Stanton Blvd, Ontario, Oregon 97914
CARING OPPORTUNITIES…
Lois Fritz called and asked for prayer for her husband, Ed. His heart is bad and he isn’t doing well.
Isaiah Bruhns, who used to come to Set Free and was part of our men’s house on Riverside at one time, passed away this week.
God wants to use all of us to touch the lives of others. Like Jesus we connect to the Father and do His work. Who can you write an encouragement card to today? Who can you give a pop open card to? Who to call? Bless?
WOW! GOD IS MOVING ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHTS (2)…
here at the ministry center. Our Celebration Recovery team is leading men’s and women’s 12-Step study groups on Tuesday nights from 6:30-8:00 pm. We have over 20 women coming and a good group of men. There is still room for anyone who is wanting to make a positive change in his/her life and needs the support of others who are also making changes. Over the years I’ve watched amazing things happening in the lives of those who commit to these groups and follow through. Our Thursday night CR is growing too. Great spirit. People excited about making new choices and changes. Always room for more. We need some people to come to just be support. Can you do that?
THE CHRISTIAN JOURNAL…
working on February’s issue. Plan to print late next week. Theme is “Saved.” Alex is struggling with a cover idea. If you have one share it with him. I had a long email this week from a local assistant pastor taking me to task over my editorial on predestination. He shared that I was wrong in my thinking and asked that we not bring the paper to his church any more. I also had another area pastor tell us how good a job we are doing and renewed his church’s ad in our church director. Had another pastor in the Grants Pass area call and share his church will be running an ad in our directory. So, can’t please everyone, but God is using this paper to reach people.
GOD’S FOOD PANTRY…
had another 50 families this past Tuesday. ACCESS gave us another refrigerator and freezer. They are in Marc’s old office. Not a inch to spare in this building. We are maxed out. Please let Tina and her volunteer crew know how much you appreciate their hard work. Steve Gallatin started serving lunch this last Tuesday for the group. He ran out of food!
ROGUE RETREAT…
our board met on Thursday. We are all so thankful for how God has led this organization. We are seeing doors opening and favor pouring out on us. We applied for a city CBDG on Monday. We are asking for funds to purchase and raze the white house next door to our facility on North Riverside. We will also build a small parking lot, landscape and begin to raise funds to put a structure for a ministry for homeless women needing mental health support. (future) We are looking for additional help for our children’s ministry on Monday nights. Call Debi 951-6355. We will also be needing another men’s life coach soon. Call me at 951-6652.
BOOK STORE….
we just got in some LARGE print Bibles! They are only $12. We also have three more of the books on the Holy Spirit that I’m using for my sermon series. Only $10. Remember we have “Freedom Through Forgiveness” books too. They are life changers.
POP OPEN CARDS…
we are still working on the Spanish cards. Our orders have been slow this month. We had an older woman from the Portland area call to get some. She was excited about receiving one recently. Another woman from Bly called and wants to get some. The word is slowly spreading.
LET ME SUGGEST AN AWESOME BOOK ON PRAYER(2)..
.by Andrew Murray. Randy had suggested it to me a while back. I’ve been reading in it and am going through it again. Very powerful. “With Christ in the School of Prayer” is the name of the book. I can get one for you through Amazon for around $6. I guarantee it will strengthen your prayer life and your understanding about prayer. It is blessing me!
YEAR END DONATION REPORTS…
will be put together this week and mailed.
FINANCIAL UPDATE…
January is always a hard month after the holidays. We are needing a good offering this week to make sure we have enough for February 1 expenses.
