Today we had a great class with Michael leading a lesson about atonement and the cross. Next week Wayne will lead us as we continue the lent study.

Joys & Concerns:
-Big joy for our class this week, Jason & Ashlea welcomed Allyson Rose on Wednesday Feb. 24th. Congratulations Lincolns!

-We are all eagerly looking forward to meeting baby Hlavaty due March 17th. Amy has one more week of work left. Hopefully these last couple of weeks of pregnancy will go easily for her.

-Wayne & I are expecting our third child in August.

-Paul's father and grandfather each had a birthday this week. Happy birthday wishes to them.

-Erica & Erin's mother, Pat, recently moved here and is adjusting to her new life in Texas.

-Phil's friends, Khoa & Kay, are dealing with a high risk pregnancy. The pregnancy has made it to 25wks which is a big milestone.

-Paul's coworker is expecting her first child in August.

-Virginia is going through a stressful time and asks that we keep her in our thoughts.

Missions:
Next Saturday morning is the Esperanza 5k fun run up at church. All monies raised go to help fund the Mexico Mission trips the church sponsors. http://www.esperanza5k.com/

Socials:
Girls' Night Out Saturday March 27th we will be meeting to paint pottery then heading out to dinner, more details to follow next week.

Guys' Night Out Friday March 26th the guys will be getting together to hang out and watch some March madness basketball.

I hope everyone has a wonderful week,
Julie

Joys and Concerns 2/21

We had a small group this past Sunday, but enjoyed Michael's Lent lesson on Jesus' temptation in the wilderness and being who Jesus wants us to be.

Announcements:

• Be looking for more details on the girls/guys night in March.
• A teacher is needed for this coming Sunday, please contact Michael if you can teach.

Joys:

• Emily Wood was baptized this past Sunday. Congratulations to the Wood family!
• The Lincoln's and the Hlavaty's are expecting their babies any day now. We pray for peace and readiness during this exciting time for their families.
• Wayne's birthday is Monday~Happy birthday! He also returned safely on Sunday after serving on the church's Mexico Mission Trip.
• Michael's parents accepted an offer on their home of 30 years. They have purchased a new home and will be moving in the next month.

Concerns:

• Brett's brother is most likely going to be deployed back to Iraq. Since there are plans for the US to pull out in June, the family is hoping this will prevent him from going. We pray for safety and thank him for his service!
• Michael and Brett are traveling on business this week.

Have a great week!
"Love one another as I have loved you"....John 15:12

I hope everyone had a wonderful Valentine's Day with their loved ones. Today we finished up the Making Love Last a Lifetime study. After class several of us went out to lunch at Tin Star and enjoyed visiting with each other. This Wednesday is Ash Wednesday, next Sunday we will begin a Lent study.

***Happy Birthday Phil Feb. 16th!***

Joys & Concerns:
-Martha's mother is having a slow recovery from bladder reconstruction surgery.
-Tacey Kiessler's ( a church staff member) mother has had a relapse of breast cancer.
-Brett's father recently had bypass surgery.

Upcoming church events
-mark your calendars for Saturday March 6th....It is the Esperanza 5k run to raise money for the Mexico missions trips the church sponsors.
-This Saturday Feb. 20 there is a dinner and silent auction put on by the youth who are participating in the two year bible study to help fund their the travel portion of their study.

Have a wonderful week,
Julie

This morning we enjoyed an interesting discussion on intimacy within marriage. Next Sunday Jason Lincoln will lead the last lesson in this marriage study and we will move on to a Lent study the following week. Also next Sunday is second Sunday brunch at Tin Star in Allen, we hope everyone will be able to join us for some fellowship after class.

Joys & Concerns:

Karla's mother is recovering well from knee replacement surgery.

Michael and Jarod will be traveling this week on business.

We had visitors Matt & Jennifer join us this morning in class.

Stay warm we are in for a chilly week,
Julie