PLEASE JOIN US!
You are invited to a special Lenten Service to Worship, Commune and to Fellowship with our members who are unable to attend Church on a regular basis on Wednesday, March 24th at 11:00 am.
Family Fellowship amd Skating Party
When: Saturday, March 13th
Time: 12:30 pm
Where: Skateland, Mesa
A stained glass cross is currently on display in the Narthex. This cross was created by Gene Larson prior to his death. Thanks to his wife, Joanne, for this precious gift.
HELP WANTED No driving required!
Can you help with phone calling? When new members join our church, they fill out a sheet indicating their areas of interest. We need help in phoning new members and lining them up with
organizations where they can participate. This is a very important function; a list of contact people and phone numbers will be provided. If you can help with this, contact Dale Laurin at 982-4062.
NEW Bible Study: A Sacred Duty
It is said that the friendly study of the world's religions
is a sacred duty. Indeed, with so much tension existing
between people of different faiths it is sometimes a difficult goal to study others' faith. With that in mind and knowing that here at Mountain View there is a major interest in world religions we are offering a new course on the religions of the globe. Starting February 28 @ 9:15am the Sunday morning Bible study, A Sacred Duty, will take all participants through a multi-week study of the world's religions from Buddhism to Islam and New Age to
Indigenous Religion. Each study will not only feature an in-depth overview of the major facets of each religion, but also a valuable discussion on how Christians can witness to people of other faiths. Questions, comments or suggestions should be directed toward Ken Chitwood, Family and Youth Ministry Assistant and Sacred Duty study co-ordinator. ken.chitwood@hotmail.com (480) 318 8551.
EASTER CARDS ARE AVAILABLE
in the Fellowship Hall.
Show your Christian love to your friends.
Price as marked
You may send email greetings to Pastor Dave & Carolyn Block at Block@ecav.cz. They would love to hear from you as they serve the Lord in Prague as missionaries. Please continue to keep them in your prayers.
BULLETIN ANNOUNCMENTS The deadline for all announcements for the weekly bulletin is 10 am on Tuesdays.
Announcements received after that time will be held until the following week, unless needed for the weekend.
Otherwise, a verbal announcement will be made by the Pastor.
We will once again have Lenten soup Suppers. They will begin serving at 5pm with the Worship service to follow at 7pm.
The following groups will be serving:
March 10th ~ High School / Confirmation Youth March 17th ~ TBA
March 24th ~ International House of Friendship, ASU
OUTREACH/EVANGELISM COMMITTEE PROGRAMS
We are beginning a campaign of outreach that Apache Junction has not ever seen before.
Several programs are planned to activate our congregation and bring in the unchurched and stagnated christians. Pastor reported that over 80 percent of the Arizona population do not attend regular church services. We are not paying attention to the Great Commission! Prayerfully consider becoming a program manager or
participant in one of the following programs.
TRANSPORTATION - Need to coordinate volunteers that are willing to bring folks to church and the people who are shut-ins, who don't have vehicles, etc. Eventually, there is a plan to obtain a van or mini-bus for the church.
YOUTH CENTER - Provide a center to be used by Ken Chitwood with stuffed chairs, juice bar, games, and christian supervision. This will be a draw for local young people. We have a donation already offered from a person not associated with us.
OUTSIDE EVENTS - Regular programs for events in neighborhoods, or, parks. Cowboy services, sidewalk Bible Study, Roaming VBS, Parades, etc.
Seeing Jesus in New and Exciting Ways - With Your Help!
To become a Sunday School volunteer is to offer a special kind of ministry, one where the volunteer enables a child to see Jesus in new and exciting ways. Recently I asked the children what their favorite part about Sunday School is, they responded saying:
"Being with friends!" "Playing games and doing plays." "Learning about God." "Doing crafts." "Eating cookies!"
The children of Mountain View love Sunday School and the Sunday School needs more volunteers, people who want to teach, be a helper, play piano, help with crafts, direct or help with plays (like the Christmas production) or assist in any way that matches an individual's gifts. LET US KNOW IF YOU ARE INTERESTED - THIS MAY BE THE VOLUNTEER CALLING YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR! Contact either Ken Chitwood (ken.chitwood@hotmail.com) or [480] 318 8551 or Bonnie Gregrow (bjgregrow@hotmail.com) or leave your name with the church office and we will be in contact with you!
OLD TESTAMENT ~ Ezekiel 337-20
(God takes no pleasure in the death of the wicked.)
EPISTLE ~ 1 Corinthians 10:1-13
(God will not allow you to be tempted beyond your ability to resist.)
GOSPEL ~ Luke 13:1-9
(Jesus reminds us of our need for repentance and trust in God's grace.)
NEXT WEEK’S BIBLE READINGS
OLD TESTAMENT ~ Isaiah 12:1-6
(Make known the deeds of God among all people.)
EPISTLE ~ 2 Corinthians 5:16-21
(If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation.)
GOSPEL ~ Luke 15:1-3, 11-32
(Jesus' parable of the Prodigal Son.)
ITEMS FOR SALE:
Concordia Self-Study Bible
Hardcover ~ $40.00
Giant Print NIV Bible
Hardcover ~ $40.00
Softcover ~ $30.00
Egermeier’s Children’s Bible Story Book
Softcover ~ $15.00
MVLC T-Shirts (S — XL) ~ $15.00
Persons are needed Monday through Thursday 12pm (Noon) - 2pm & Friday morning 9am - 12pm (Noon)to answer phones. Contact the church office at 480-982-8266 or by email at mvlutheran@qwestoffice.net
The Men’s and Women’s Prayer Breakfasts
The Men meet on Thursday mornings at 8:00am at the Feedbag Restaurant in Apache Junction.
The Women’s prayer breakfast is 8am Apache Junction Feed Bag Restaurant. All women are encouraged to join in praying for those in need. Contact Lydia Franson for more information at 983-2405 or by email at carrcochran@aol.com
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