Church News
THE JOURNAL, Thursday, January 12, 20 12 - C3
First United Methodist of Perkins
It is always helpful to review what you believe and
why. That's why last Sunday we at FUMC Perkins began
studying the history and beliefs of the United Methodist
Church. During the six weeks of the class, we will be
looking at John Wesley's life, ministry, and spiritual
journey, the history and growth of the United Methodist
Church, baptism and Holy Communion, and our major
beliefs. The class will meet in the fellowship hall at 9:30
on Sunday mornings and is open to anyone curious about
United Methodism.
The Neighborhood Ministries Food Bank has hit the
ground running as 2012 begins, having its first food bank
night on January 3. Through this ministry, we currently
assist about 70 families in keeping food on their tables,
and we hope to serve even more. If you are finding it
difficult in these financially perilous times to keep your
food pantry stocked, then let us help you by opening ours
in the name of Christ the Provider. Twice a month we
provide a huge bag of groceries, frozen meat, fresh or
frozen veggies, and all the Panera Bread items you can
use - and all free! The next food bank will be on Tuesday
January 17 at 6:00.
The new year is off to a rolling start. Have you made any
resolutions? An excellent resolution would be to become
an active part of a church family. Far too often people
intend to do this, saying "One of these days I'm going
to find a church," or "One of these days I'm going to get
back into church." but never follow through on it. Well,
every journey begins with one step, and the first step in
the journey to finding a church home is to visit churches
for worship. And as you decide on which churches to
visit, add FUMC Perkins to your list. You will feel com-
fortable in our worship and among our people, and will
probably even find yourself wanting to take part in one
of our ministries. In fact, why not resolve to visit us this
Sunday? Worship begins at I0:55. but we encourage visi-
tors to join us at 10:30 for our Fellowship Coffee time
beforehand. This gives us a chance to meet you and you
us, and to feel more at home in your worship experience.
Take that first step in your new spiritual journey and join
us as we worship Jesus this Sunday. We have no doubt it
will make a difference in your life!
Eden Chapel United Methodist Church
Welcome to Eden Chapel United Methodist Church a
very unique experience in worship. We do Sundays a little
different at Eden Chapel and we believe you will enjoy it
as much as we do. We begin every Sunday morning with
a very personal Communion Experience in our Prayer
Chapel. Then we prepare for our Sunday Morning Wor-
ship which leads us into our Gathering Time: after that
we are off to Sunday School to share our lives and experi-
ences with each other. We have children, youth, adult and
inter-generational groups, so we just know that we have
one for you. Our Sundays are as follows: 9:00am Weekly
Communion in the Prayer Chapel, 9:30am Worship in the
Sanctuary, 10:30am Gathering in the Fellowship Hall, 11:
00am Sunday School and Special Classes.
This Sunday is the 3rd Sunday after Epiphany and
we will be gathering for the 9:30am for worship in the
sanctuary. The scripture comes from the Old Testament
Book of Jonah 3: 1-5; 10 with the title of the sermon
being "Look for the Sign" Running from God seems to
be normal for most of us and when we look back; then
we can see the signs that God was with us all along. The
old saying is; "if you are always looking in your rearview,
you are going to run into something!" Maybe it is time
we were a little less "Jonah" and a little more "Jesus" as
we look into the future and recognize the God signs like
Jesus and quite looking into the past and trying to find
the answers like Jonah!
Please remember you are always welcome to come and
experience a very unique way of learning more about
God and church family. Again weekly Communion is at
9am; Worship Service starts at 9:30am; Gathering Time
is 10:30am with classes at 11:00am. Eden Chapel United
Methodist Church is located at the corner of 92nd Street
and S. Fairgrounds Road we are the little church under
the big sign. Come see us!
Lost Creek United Methodist Church
Early in 2012, two new classes will be starting at Lost
Creek. Max Rudd, our minister, will be teaching "Intro-
duction to Genesis", a study in the same format as the
Disciple Bible studies which have been offered several
times at Lost Creek. This class will begin on Sunday,
January 29 at 5:00. It will meet for 10 weeks.
Starting the first week in February, Beth Moore's
newest study on the Book of James "Mercy Triumphs"
will be offered at 3 different times weekly. Beginning
February 1st, on Wednesday nights at 6:00 is a class led
by Donna Bridenstine. A second class will begin the next
day, February 2, and will meet at 2:00 each Thursday in
the home of Kathleen Woods. A third class beginning
February 5 will meet on Sunday evenings at 5:00 at the
church. Mother/Daughter team Cindy and Sarah Wilkey
will lead this session.
r'lCall the church office at 377-0927 to sign up for a
class if you don't attend Lost Creek regularly. Lost Creek
is located halfway between Stillwater and Perkins on 80th
street between Hwy. 177 and Western. Worship times
are 8:30 and 11:00 each Sunday morning. Check out our
website at lostcreekumc.org or "like" us on Facebook to
find out about ongoing ministries. We'd loved to have
you worship with us!
Perkins First Baptist Church
Last Sunday, Pastor Marty began a new sermon series
called "WIPE OUT." He outlined some necessities that
we need in our lives that will help us to avoid "Wiping
Out." Or in other word's, getting off track spiritually.
Something we are all vulnerable to.
The greatest commandment is to love God. To love Him
with all of our mind, with all of our heart, and with all of
our soul. Our relationship with Him is vital in avoiding
Spiritual Wipe out. Each day has it's own bumps in the
road that threaten to get us off track. We need that regular,
everyday, time with God to stay the course. We need to
spend time with Him reading His word and meditating on
it. We need to spend time in prayer, communicating with
God. Talking to Him and allowing Him to talk to us. We
need also, to make time in our week to attend Church. And
not only to attend, but to get involved. To get connected.
(Isolation can cause a "Wipe Out" really quickly.)
Loving God wholeheartedly. Reading His word. Spend-
ing time in Prayer. Connecting with the Church on a week
by week basis. These are all necessities in our lives to
staying on track spiritually. So, lets be prepared. Let's be
ready when that bump shows up in the road. Time with
God is essential. And time-spells Love.
We invite you to join us at First Baptist Church. It's a
place where you can get connected and meet other believ-
ers that will encourage you in your walk with the Lord.
The Lord is working in our midst. Come and be a part of
all that He is doing at FBC. We hope to see you there.
The Church of Christ in Perkins
By Bob Penick
Let me admit it. I am a big-time fan of old Andy Griffin
programs. They were nearly always wholesome stories
that embodied profound lessons about everyday living.
In one episode, after taking a job in another town, Andy's
former deputy, Barney Fife, returned to Mayberry for a
visit. He happened to arrive in town on the same train that
a very popular Hollywood star came in on. Barney thought
the band and the large enthusiastic crowd were there to
welcome him back to town, but when he found out that
they were all there to cheer for the celebrity, and no one
but Andy had come to meet him, he became very bitter.
After many years of studying the Bible and searching my
own heart, I have concluded that bitterness may be one of
the most devious sins that is allowed to slip unannounced
into the hearts of many otherwise faithful Christians. In
James 3:14-15. James says that wise knowledgeable men
should be meek and humble in using what they know, but
if there is bitterness in their hearts, they should face up to
it and seek the true wisdom that God only can provide. In
Colossians 3:19, Paul tells husbands to love their wives
and to harbor no bitterness against them. How many
Christian marriages could be saved if one or the other
of the partners would face up to their bitterness and let
God deal with it?
We are told that, sometime back, when a missionary
couple returned to their home in New York after working
in Africa for many years, they were hopeful that some of
their supporters would be at the dock to welcome them
home. But. ironically, just as with Barney Fife, they had
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