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DATE SPEAKER MESSAGE OTHER ELEMENTS

Jan 1 Pastor Joshua Finley Pt. 1: Be series “weak”

Jan 8 Pastor Joshua Finley Pt. 2: Be “filled”

Jan 15 Pastor Joshua Finley Pt. 3: Be “still”

Jan 22 Pastor Joshua Finley Pt. 4: Be “one” Groups Fair

Jan 29 Pastor Joshua Finley Pt. 5: Be “holy” Communion

Feb 5 Pastor Joshua Finley Pt. 6: Be “strong”

Feb 12 Pastor Joshua Finley Jonah - “Jonah on the Run”

Feb 19 Pastor Joshua Finley Jonah - “Jonah on His Knees”

Feb 26 Pastor Seth Goodson Jonah - “Jonah on His Feet” Water Baptism (10:45am)

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CFor many, fasting may very well be one of the most feared and dreaded disciplines in the Christian lifestyle. For this very reason it is often one of the most under-utilized spiritual weapons Jesus left us. Believe me when I say that Satan, the enemy of our souls, fears fasting far more than any of us! Why is that? This is true because when we engage in a Biblical fast, we are mak-ing a bold declaration of our absolute depen-dency on God. Biblical fasting can bring about much-needed breakthroughs, freshness in our relationship with Jesus, new insights into Scrip-tural truth, greater health to our physical bodies, and so much more.

I grew up believing that I would NEVER master making this discipline a part of my lifestyle as a Christ-follower. I was far more willing to give God my time, my money, and even my life as a martyr before giving up my meals! And yet, years later, after seeing the undeniable benefits and wisdom of seeking God through a Biblical fast, I actually look forward to engaging in this discipline. Fasting is not easy; it should not be entered into flippantly. It is not a “twist God’s arm” maneuver. It is simply something every Christian should move towards incorporating into their lives.

Jesus modeled for us the discipline of fasting and told us that when He left His earthly assign-ment His followers would most certainly fast

(Matthew 9:14-15). What better time to follow the example of Jesus in seek-ing God for greater direction and intimacy than the start of a new year. I sincerely hope you will join me and many other in our church family on this spiritual journey, January 8–28.

There are numbers of practical resources we’ve made available in our Resource Center, as well as on our website (www.elimgospel.org), that will help you navigate through your custom-ized fast. We will also be hosting several prayer events designed to encourage and strengthen you during your fast. There is nothing worse than trying to fast without filling a good portion of that time with prayer. We are after spiritual saturation not physical starvation.

Remember, the goal is not to be rigid or rebel-lious about this fast, just intentional. I like what Dr. Lance Wallnau says, “The divided heart tries what the undivided heart does.” Not everyone will choose the same type of fast, fast for the same length of time, or even fast for the same reasons, but as we pursue God “as one,” I guar-antee the spiritual climate of our church and your life will change for the better!

Hungry for Him,JONaH: When Judgment and Grace Collide

What do we have in common with a guy in the Bible by the name of Jonah? After all, Jonah was an Old Testa-ment prophet who lived more than 700 years before the birth of Christ. The truth is, however, that his life experiences and specific assignment from the Lord have incredible similarities with us today. Jonah was called of God to be a shining light to a people living in great darkness. Not unlike many of us, Jonah was very reluctant to step out and obey God’s leading. The book of Jonah and this teaching series will give us a fresh look at the call of God on our lives, God’s amaz-ing sovereignty, and most importantly, His relentlessly extravagant grace available for those who will turn to Him!

FrOm PastOr JOsH ON Our JaNuary “BE” sEriEs There is a reason we are called human beings and not human doings. “In Him we live, and move, and have our being” (Acts 17:28). What we do does not determine who we are as much as who we are determines what we do. This New Year many of us will be setting new goals and resolutions for things we want to do. I’d like us to take a step back beneath the “doing” and talk about the kind of people God has called us to “be.” All throughout the Bible, God gives us clarity as to what we are to be…be one, be fruitful, be holy, be filled, be anxious for nothing, be strong & courageous, etc. Each week during this 6-part series (Jan. 1–Feb. 5) we’ll be looking at one of these exhortations found in Scripture.

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Join us for this series February 12–March 18 as we allow the Holy Spirit to stretch our capacity to love the lost people in our lives that grip God’s heart.

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For EveryoneWater Baptism. Feb. 26, during 10:45am service. In-structional class on Sunday, Feb. 19, 10:45am. See page 13

Groups Fair. Sunday, Jan. 22. Check out all the Winter Community Groups and get plugged into one. See pg. 13

For Recent GuestsWelcome Luncheon. Sunday, Jan. 29, 12:30–1:30pm in the youth room. For recent guests to EGC. See page 12.

For Childre nKidzChurch. Sundays 9:00 & 10:45am. Church on a kid’s level for 1st–5th graders. Also, preschool classes and nursery care for infants. See page 20.

KidzQuest. Fun & discipleship for infants–6th grade. Sundays 6–8pm. Begins on Jan. 8. See pg 20.

For Young Adults, College Students & TeensOutbreak. Sundays, 5:30–8:00pm. For ages 12–24. See page 16.

Young Adults. For ages 18–30, single or married. See page 17 for more info about small groups & special events.

BASIC meetings at area college campuses. See page 10.

United Gathering. January 15, 5:30–8pm. See page 17.

For MenMen’s Fellowship Breakfast. Saturday, March 10, 7:30am at Lima Family Restaurant. See page 12.

Men’s Group. Sundays 9:00–10:15am in lower level conference room. See page 10.

Men’s Bible Study. Saturdays 7–9am. More info: Don Oppedisano, donald@1803footwear.com. See page 10.

Men’s Retreat. April 20–21 (Friday 7 pm–Saturday) at Watson Homestead. Save the date! Speaker is Joe Jansen, US Ministries Director of Elim Fellowship. More info: Pastor Eric, ericscott@elimgospel.org.

International Student MinistryWinter Outing. February 18, 11am. Come to Mendon Ponds Park for food, fellowship & fun .We will meet at the East Lodge on Canfield Rd. Call Greg Ross at (585)519-3975 for more info.

For WomenWomen’s Group. Sundays 9:00–10:15am in the lower level classroom. See page 10.

Rush-Middle Women’s Breakfast. For women from the Rush Middle region, come for a “Winter Brunch” on February 4 at 10am at Laurie Phillips’s home. Please RSVP by Feb. 1 to 359-3483.

WOW. For moms of young children. Usually 2nd & 4th Wednesdays, 9:30–11:30am. Speakers: Valerie Allison, Jan 11; Sherrie Anderson, Jan 25; Heidi Levedusky, Feb 8. For more, contact Bethany Warsaw, bee@babythunder.net.

For AdultsThe Journey Classes. Discover more about Elim Gospel Church, your place here and the next steps in your spiritual journey. See page 13.

Baptism in the Holy Spirit Seminar. Sunday, January 8, 6pm. See page 12.

Financial Peace University. Sundays 6–8pm, January 15–April 22. See page 14.

Growing in Service. Sat., March 10, 9am. See page 12.

Growing in Outreach. Sat., March 17, 9am. See pg 12.

For HomeschoolersH.E.L.P. (Home Education League of Parents). For more info about EGC’s support group for homeschooling families, contact Glenn & Sandy Marino at 742-3597.

Enrichment Classes. Thursdays 12:30–3:15pm.

PrayerSundays 8:30–8:55am in the sanctuary (front left).

Oasis Prayer Room is open weekdays 6am–10pm and weekends 8am–10pm, with live streaming from the International House of Prayer in Kansas City when there are no EGC live sessions scheduled. The Oasis is located in the office wing lower level.

Prayer Room open 24/7 January 1–31 & Special Prayer Events. See page 5 for more info.

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It has been said that fasting without praying is little more than dieting. This January as we fast together, I encour-age you to do so much more than abstain from some-thing. I invite you to change the course of history with us; I invite you to impact nations without even setting foot in them; I invite you to see your neighborhood, your work, your school, and your loved ones transformed by the love of Christ. How? Through prayer. You and I have access; a direct line to the God of the universe through prayer. He is listening intently to us! So, this January, let’s bring to Him our old hopes, our dreams that we’ve packed away, and our hopeless situations that we’ve learned to live with. Let us cry out to Him for justice to the injustices around us, for His Kingdom to come in a measure that we’ve never seen, and for his presence to infuse our daily lives! He is able and willing.

We are excited to announce that, during the fast, we will host extend prayer times and sessions in the oasis prayer room. Last year, you helped us raise over $30,000 to renovate our little prayer closet into a comfortable and functional prayer center. This year, take advantage of that resource and join us for some of the many prayer opportunities available. Here is a snapshot of what cor-porate prayer at EGC will look like in January:

For the fast, the Oasis Prayer Room will be open 24/7! This means that you can enjoy a comfortable place to seek God and pray in Oasis at any time of the day or night! When there is not a live set of corporate prayer in progress, we stream the IHOP prayer room or play a worship Cd. Oasis is accessible by the lower level door on the northeast corner of the church, below the offices.

We believe that it is important to involve children and whole families in prayer. So, for the three weeks of the fast, Tarah

Goodson and Pastor doug Cowburn will be hosting weekly prayer sessions specifically geared towards families and chil-dren. Tarah will host sessions for mothers and young children. Pastor doug will host sessions geared towards whole families with children. Check out the Oasis calendar online to find out session times (www.elimgospel.org).

We need to be saturated in the Word of God. That’s why the first weekend of the fast, we will publicly read through the en-tire New Testament in oasis. Over a 24 hour period, volunteers will read scripture out loud in hour-long segments to those in the prayer room. You are welcome to come and hear the Word; Friday the 13th, 8pm to Saturday the 14th, 8pm. If you’d like to be a scripture reader, sign up at volunteer central today!

The second weekend of the fast, we will come together for 2 hours of corporate prayer. Join us in the youth room on Friday, Jan 20, 7-9pm. Pastor Josh and I will lead us in in a time of focusing on God’s infinite nature and contending for the King-dom of God to invade our lives, our families, our church, and our world!

To top it all off, we will end out our fast with 24 hours of live, non-stop prayer in Oasis, Friday the 27th at 7pm to Saturday the 28th at 7pm. This 24 hours will be divided into 2-hour sets with different topics and teams. You won’t want to miss this powerful time of prayer. You’re welcome to come and visit any time and stay however long you’d like. Check out the Oasis calendar online for details of the times and topics. To find the Oasis calendar, go to our website, elimgospel.org, click on “ministries”, then “prayer.”

God is good, so let’s expect great things from Him this New Year! We hope to see you in oasis sometime this month. We’re shaping history together! – NatE HiNtON, Oasis & Worship Director

Mothers & Children Prayer with Tarah Goodson: Tuesdays 10 - 11am

Kids & Family Prayer with Pastor Doug Cowburn: Wednesdays 6:15-7pm

New Testament Reading: Friday, January 13, 8pm to Saturday, January 14, 8pm

Corporate Prayer Gathering: Friday, January 20, 7-9pm

Live 24-Hour Prayer: starting Friday, January 27, 7pm – Saturday, January 28, 7pm

Oasis Prayer Roomwill be open24/ 7

January 1-31!

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We are now rounding out the fall semester. Back in Au-gust and September we were able to serve around 200 international students, providing them with furniture and household items. Since then we have hosted some of those same students at our international student picnic in September, in our homes for Thanksgiving dinner, and again at our 2nd annual Christmas Celebration Dinner.

Our Christmas Celebration Dinner was held on Friday, December 2, in the youth room right here at EGC. We considered the event to be a tremendous success as we hosted 36 students and their families (mostly first-time guests), as well as recruited a number of EGC individu-als and families to host and serve during the event. Over the course of the evening we had dinner together, sang Christmas songs, exchanged culture, played a few games and heard the Gospel message presented by EGC’s own Todd Cavanaugh. We received a lot of positive feedback from our guests and volunteers, and we are now work-ing to transition some of our international friends into our investigative Bible studies.

Our team is looking forward to the next few months as we continue to establish friendships with many new students. Last year in the spring semester, we had several students make the decision to follow Jesus Christ, some of whom were baptized a couple of months later on Easter morn-ing at EGC. Some of those same students also received the baptism of the Holy Spirit and are now bringing friends to our Bible study groups. As a matter of fact, one of those students even went through all of the Journey classes and was recently received into membership at EGC. All of those steps are “wins” that we are celebrating, and we expect a similar harvest during this coming spring semester.

I want to encourage you to participate with us as we move into the new year. Your investment of time means that we can serve more students and do so with greater excellence.

The following are a couple of upcoming opportunities where you can get involved:

suNday, JaNuary 22: We will be hosting students for a luncheon in our homes after the second service. You can prepare a dish of food to share and visit one of our team leaders’ homes. This is an opportunity to shadow our team leaders and in the process, meet a few international students. We can also use help in trans-porting students to and from Rochester.

saturday, FEBruary 18: We will be hosting our annual win-ter outing at Mendon Ponds Park. Bring some food to share. Help with transportation. Bring some sleds and take on the frozen hills. We will begin at 11am at the East Lodge on Canfield Rd.

suNday, aPriL 1: We will be hosting our 2nd annual Easter Celebration themed “Why Easter?”. The event will be held at Elim Gospel Church in the Youth Wing following the second service.

For more information on any of these opportu-nities, please contact Greg Ross at gregross@elimgospel.org or call 585-519-3975.

The following is an update from EGC’s International Student Ministries that is reaching the nations in our own back yard.

Since joining the EGC family over 13 years ago, Greg and Anne Brower have applied their skills and gifts to serve EGC in multiple ways. In addition to facilitating Financial Peace University this New Year (see page 14 for more information), they are involved in several other areas that help our church function in its fullest capacity. While Greg is part of men’s ministry and Anne is part of a Wednesday morning prayer group, together they also serve as EGC facilities consultants, service hosts/greeters, and lay pastor assistants in the Honeoye Falls region.

Greg and Anne, who moved to New York from Michigan with their two daughters in 1996, have been serving in the Church for many years. Greg comments, “As a member it is our responsibility—help the Church body. That is what we are to do.” “Back in the 90’s, we had the blessing of being mentored by Victor Matthews, a former Baptist Seminary Professor,” Anne adds. “He taught us about spiritual warfare, deliverance, prayer, and freedom in Christ. We became involved in the Vineyard Church through Victor, and we have not been the same since then. We have desired a closer relationship with God and to move in His power! I would say that, out of this, we desire to serve because this is where FAITH comes alive!”

When asked what they enjoy most about serving, Anne shared, “Faith without works is dead... I think there are seasons when we need to pull back and recuperate or get our life in order, but those times don’t last forever... Then we need to be giving out or we can become oppressed, depressed, stagnant... Our involvement with FPU has come from doing it the wrong way for many years. We desire to see others get right financially and when they ‘get it,’ it is very satisfying! We are all for the Body of Christ to be debt free and living in financial freedom.”

Together, Greg and Anne own G d Brower Inc. (a Manufacturers Rep company for the Hospitality, Commercial (office), Education, and Healthcare markets) that represents over 15 different companies in Upstate NY and West-ern PA. Greg handles all the furnishing and Anne oversees the carpet and artwork portion of the business. This is all experience that the couple applies to their service to EGC as facilities consultants. Anne comments, “…Facility environment affects people in ways they may not even be aware of. Color, art, furniture and function are all ways we take a facility for granted. Environment can affect a person’s mood, productivity and whether they even want to be there or not. We enjoy using our skills to improve the environment at EGC.”

While the Browers manage a full schedule, they also make time for family and fun. Greg and Anne enjoy spend-ing time with their children and grandchildren, as well as being outdoors—Greg loves to hunt and Anne loves to garden. They also enjoy reading, spending time with friends, and kayaking. Anne adds, “We work hard and we like to play hard!”

Thank you, Browers, for blessing EGC with your hearts to serve!

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The purpose of Care Connection is to put the love of Christ into action and be His hands extended to our neighbors — to connect with and help meet the needs of those around us.

Then the King will say…“Come, you who are blessed by my Father; take your inheritance, the kingdom prepared for you since the creation of the world. For I was hungry and you gave me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave me something to drink, I was a stranger and you invited me in, I needed clothes and you clothed me, I was sick and you looked after me, I was in prison and you came to visit me.” Then the righteous will answer him, “Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you some-thing to drink? When did we see you a stranger and invite you in, or needing clothes and clothe you? When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?” The King will reply, “Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.” Matthew 25:34–40

To sign up for an event or for more info, stop by the CC table in the lobby on Sundays or contact Care Connection Director Shawn Neitz, careconnection@elimgospel.org or 624-5560.

For up-to-date Care Connection opportunities, see www.elimgospel.org (click on Ministries).

Care Connection rEPOrts:

A chiropractor in Lima, Dr. David Redding, col-lected 90 COats in return for $15 credit toward services or prod-uct from his practice. We were able to send those coats to the Open Door Mission to help men, women & children stay warm this winter.

ELLis & dEB rOE have come on board as our Ministry Partner “Open Door Mission Coordina-tors.” Their involvement with both Care Con-nection and on their own time with the Open Door Mission has pro-vided Ellis a full-time job at the mission.

COmmuNity GrOuPs did an awesome job get-ting involved last quar-ter. Many people had a first-time experience with Care Connection, and as a result, many are returning to sign up on their own.

21 HOurs were volun-teered in November by Outbreak alone for their Care Collection event. Check out page 16 for more information on that event!

243! This is the amount of shoeboxes packed by you for Operation Christ-mas Child and sent of to be enjoyed by children around the world. This number is almost double from last year. Thank you for your extravagant generosity!

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Open Door Mission. “The Open Door Mission is a Christian Rescue Mission founded to provide

for the spiritual and physical needs of the impoverished and homeless men,

women, and children of Rochester, NY, by restoring hope and changing lives.”

WHEN: January 11 & February 8, 5:15–9:15pm

Bus leaves church at 5:15pm or you can meet us at 6:15pm at 210 West Main St, Rochester.

www.opendoormission.com

Foodlink. “Foodlink’s mission is to provide hunger relief, eliminate the root causes of hunger, improve health and promote economic development.”

WHEN: January 5 & February 2, 5–9pm Bus leaves church at 5pm or you can meet us at 6pm at 1999 Mt Read Blvd, Rochester. www.foodlinkny.org

Ronald McDonald House. “Last year, Ronald McDonald House charities of Rochester, NY supported more than 900 families and children, all because of the love and generous donations of our donors and volunteers.”

WHEN: January 16 & February 20, 4–7pm Bus leaves church at 4pm or you can meet us at 4:30pm at 333 Westmoreland dr, Rochester. www.ronaldshouse.com

InterVol(RUMS). “We are dedicated to serving others through the recovery and redistribution of medical supplies and equipment; bridging local hospitals and medical professionals with other countries and care-giving organizations in areas of need; and providing international eductional support.”

WHEN: January 17 & February 21, 5–9pm Bus leaves church at 5pm or you can meet us at 6pm at the Rochester General Hospital Riedman Campus, 100 Kings Highway, Rochester. (Enter the building at the north end, walk past cafeteria and take hallway to left. RUMS is first door on right.) www.intervol.org

Conesus Lake Nursing Home. WHEN: January 22 & February 26, 1:45–3pm Meet at 6131 Big Tree Rd, Livonia.

Get your family, friends or community group and sign up for a Care Connection event! All ages can serve at Ronald Mc-Donald House & Conesus Nursing Home; age 8+ is welcome at Foodlink; age 15+ at RUMS; age 16+ at Open Door Mission.

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Is it time you started doing life together with other believers?

Here are some groups that you may join at any time. To find out more, just contact the leader of the group, or contact the church at ericscott@elimgospel.org or 624-5560.

For where two or three come together in my name, there am I with them. Matthew 18:20

got community?for menSunday am Men’s GroupsIf you’d like to meet other men in the church and grow in your faith, this is the place to be! These 2 men’s groups meet on Sunday mornings & alternate between sermon-based discussions and books related to men & their walk with Christ. The groups are open — you may join at anytime; come as often as you are able. Childcare is available through KidzChurch.

When: Sundays, 9:00–10:15 am Contact: Michael Braun, 738-6309 / MicRBraun@gmail.comLocation: EGC Office Conference Room

When: Sundays, 9:00–10:15 am Contact: Don Lamb, 489-9273 / donjenlamb@flmtgif.orgLocation: Lower Level Conference Room

Men’s Bible StudyWhen: Saturdays, 7–9 am, twice/month Contact: Don Oppedisano, 507-5747 / donald@1803footwear.comLocation: various homes This group includes men from vari-ous churches in the area. They have breakfast together, do a Bible study and close with prayer.

for womenWomen’s GroupWhen: Sundays, 9:00–10:15 am Contact: Diane Braun, 704-2946 / dbraun28@gmail.comLocation: Lower Level Classroom This women’s group alternates be-tween sermon-based discussions and dvd curriculum related to women and their walk with Christ. It’s a great op-portunity for you to meet other ladies in the church and grow in your walk with Christ! This is an open group — you may join at anytime; come as often as you are able. Childcare is available through KidzChurch.

for youthCadres Cadres are small groups of students who meet weekly to do life together and grow in God. Friendships are formed and lives are changed in these powerful groups. Disciples don’t walk alone! If you are breathing… you need to be in a cadre. Outbreak is not a ‘meeting’ but a movement that happens 24/7…GET CONNECTED!!! Next Cadre Connection is January 22 at Outbreak. For info: Pastor Seth, 624-5560 or sethgoodson@elimgospel.org.

for young adultsFor young adults around 18–30, married or single. For more info: Young Adults Director Dan Freda, 624-5560 or youngadults@elimgospel.org.Small Groups. More groups starting soon—come to the January 22 Groups Fair!Young Adult Gathering. Wednesday, February 8, 8–10pm in youth room. Join us for a special Q&A time with leaders from Elim. See page 19 for more info.United Gathering. Sunday, January 15, 6–8pm. Come out to the first United Gathering where youth and young adults come together to passionately worship God. Jared Ruddy will be speaking and Chelsea Phillips will be leading worship.

for everyoneCommunity GroupsThe next Groups Fair is Sunday, January 22 at the end of both the 9:00 & 10:45 am services, and the Community Groups for the Winter 2012 quarter will be represented. Check out the groups, meet the leaders, ask questions and sign up for a group! Interested in possibly leading a Community Group this winter? Contact Pastor Eric ericscott@elimgospel.org or 624-5560 for more information.

for co11ege studentsBASIC (Brothers And Sisters In Christ)BASIC @ Geneseo. Tuesdays, 7 pm.BASIC @ MCC. Wednesdays, 12 & 4 pm.BASIC @ RIT. Wednesdays, 7 pm.BASIC @ U of R. Wednesdays, 7:30 pm.BASIC @ FLCC. Thursdays, 5:30 pm.BASIC @ Nazareth. Thursdays, 8 pm.BASIC @ Brockport. Fridays, 7:30 pm.For BASIC groups at other campuses: www.thebasicsite.org/find-a-campus or call the BASIC office at 585-624-7930.

Have you considered joining a small group in the past but never got around to it? Sunday, January 22 is your chance! Following the 1st and 2nd services, you will have the opportunity to sign up for one of our many available small groups. This new year, discover how God adds strength to our lives through community.

2012 Winter groups fair

Sunday, January 22—1st & 2nd service

“David and I have been involved in home groups for many years. We have hosted ones together, and also separately. It proves to be a wonderful source of fellowship, encouragement, and strengthening one another in the Lord. The last three sessions we joined a group, and because of what God does through these gatherings, we have been so uplifted and blessed with the sharing of the Word, our times together in prayer for each other and prayer for our Church body and leaders. We are already looking forward to the groups starting up again in January! It is an arm of the Church body whereby each one can bless and be blessed.” — mariE sPENCEr

James: Mercy Triumphs by Beth MooreJames, Jesus’ own brother, started out as a skeptic. See how one glimpse of the resurrected Savior turned an unbeliever into a dis-ciple. Bible scholars compare James to the prophet Amos. In other ways, James more closely resembles the Book of Proverbs than any other New Testament book. Topics in this study include: joy, hard-ship, faith, reversal of fortunes for rich and poor, wisdom, gifts from above, single-mindedness, the danger of the tongue, humility, and prayer.

siGN uP suNday, JaNuary 8, aFtEr 1st & 2Nd sErViCEs at tHE EVENt taBLE iN tHE LOBBy.

tiMes: Monday Morning Group: 9:15–11:30am, Jan 9–March 5 Kids Wing. Child care upon request. Contact Sally Capuano at sallycapuano@mac.com

Wednesday Night Group: 7–9pm, Jan 11–March 7 Kids Wing. Contact Pat Barous at pbarous@gmail.com

cost: $20

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Men’S BreAkfASTThe next Men’s Fellowship Breakfast is Saturday, March 10, 7:30–9am at the Lima Family Restaurant on Main Street. Cost is $6 and is payable at the restau-rant. The breakfast is open to all men and their sons. To register, contact Ernie Thompson at 226-9489 or eet4tti@hotmail.com.

WelCoMe lunCHeonAre you new to EGC? Then you are invited to our next Welcome Lunch-eon Sunday, January 29, 12:30–1:30pm. Meet some of our pastors & leaders, as well as others new here at EGC, at a 1-hour casual pizza lunch in the youth room. And if an EGCer invited you to church, they are welcome to come with you. To sign-up or for more info, contact Janette Button, janettebutton@elimgospel.org or 624-5560.

BApTISM In THe Holy SpIrIT SeMInAr

Discover what the Bible teaches about the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, what happens when believers are baptized in the Holy Spirit and possible hindrances to receiving it. You will then have an opportunity to be pray-ed for by church leaders to receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit. More info or register: classes@elimgospel.org. Sunday, January 8, 6pm.

GroWInG in ServICeThis class will help you find your “sweet spot” of ministry in the church. We’ll study Scripture and do some personal analysis to discover your God-given SHAPE (Spiritual gifts, Heart, Abilities, Personality, Experience) and how God has a place for the uniquely designed you at EGC. No prerequisite. Saturday, March 10, 9am.

GroWInG in ouTreACHGain a greater understanding of how you can reach out to those around you—and the inspiration and practical tools to do it! No prerequisite. Saturday, March 17, 9am.

Would you like a fresh perspective for your financial planning? Start the new year off right! Financial Peace University is a 13-week video cur-riculum, taught by financial expert Dave Ramsey, that deals with topics that will change the way you think about personal finance—saving, budgeting, communicating about money, investing, insurance, buying & selling a home, retirement, and more.

The cost is $100 (single or married couple) for the FPU course and membership kit, which includes a workbook that walks you step-by-step through the program; audio CD library of all 13 lessons, plus 2 bonus CDs; FPU book; reproducible budgeting forms with instructions & examples; FPU cash management envelope system to organize your money & stay on budget. Also included is lifetime membership to FPU, which offers lots of web-based tools. Partial scholarships are available for those who cannot afford the full enrollment fee; please contact classes@elimgospel.org.

FPU will meet Sundays 6–8pm, January 15–April 22 in the office wing lower level, Greg and Anne Brower will facilitate the class. Child care is available for infants–6th grade through KidzQuest, and there is Outbreak for teens at the same time. For more info or to register: contact the church at 624-5560 or classes@elimgospel.org. The first class is free, so why not check it out?

Denny CrAMerMark your calendar now for this special weekend with prophet Denny Cramer. Come on Saturday, March 24, for his (Express Level 1) School of Prophecy (visit www.denniscramer.com for more infor-mation). Price is $59. Register by e-mailing classes@elimgospel.org. Denny will also be speaking at both services on Sunday, March 25, 9 & 10:45am & 6pm, as well as on Monday, March 26, 7pm.

Classes, Seminars & Events

WATer BApTISMHave you been baptized since you believed in Christ? Water baptisms are scheduled for Sunday, feb. 26 during the 10:45am service. A required instructional class for adults will be held on Sunday, Feb. 19, during the 10:45am service. There is also an instructional class for children Sunday, Feb. 19. If you’re interested in being baptized, contact Pastor Eric (624-5560 or ericscott@elimgospel.org) for adults & teens OR Children’s Pastor Rob Hagstrom (624-5560 or robhagstrom@elimgospel.org) for kids. Then Philip…told him the good news about Jesus. They came to some water and the [man] said, “Look, here is water. What can stand in the way of my being baptized?” Acts 8:35–36

For more information about any of these classes, seminars or events, please contact the church, 624-5560 or info@elimgospel.org.

‘The Journey’ ClASSeSThe Journey at Elim Gospel Church is an ongoing process. The steps of this Journey are designed to help you in your spiritual growth. It is our goal that you would continually experience new levels of Christ’s transforming love in each area of your life. Additionally, our desire is to assist you in finding your unique fit in the family of believers at EGC. For each step of the Journey we offer a class that serves as a launching pad for growth within that step. Each class experience will help you learn about the many ongoing growth opportuni- ties available to you. These include small group involvement, growth seminars, service, outreach and ongoing leadership development. The next series of Jour-ney classes begins in January. To register or get more info about the Journey, contact 624-5560 or thejourney@elimgospel.org. You can also visit www.elimgospel.org for more information.

DISCover Class — The Discover class is an introduction to life at EGC. You will learn about our church’s mission, values, beliefs, history and leaders. After this class you will be better equipped to answer the question, “Is this church a good fit for me?” The class is open to everyone interested in attending. Sunday, february 12, 6pm.

ConneCT Class — Authentic community plays a vital role in the growth of every Christ-follower. The Connect class will equip you with key building blocks necessary for meaningful relationships. In this class you will also learn how to get plugged into a Community Group and what it means to be a member at Elim Gospel Church. After completion of this class you may apply to become a member of EGC. The class is open to everyone who has completed the Discover class. Sunday, february 19, 6pm.

GroW Class — Each of us want to grow, yet many of us don’t know where to begin. In the Grow class, you will learn how to and then develop your own spiritual growth plan. This plan will help you identify areas of strength and opportunities for growth in your disciple-ship. Topics include: the process of growing, making disciples, avoiding growth-killers and practical next steps you can begin taking right away towards growth. This class is open to everyone who has completed the Connect class. Sunday, february 26, 6pm.

InfluenCe Class — Every person has some level of influence. In this class, we explore together the topic of servant leadership at EGC. We walk through the expectations, standards and DNA that each of the Influencers in our church family commit to living out. This class is open to everyone who has completed the Grow class and is an Elim Gospel Church member. Sunday, January 29, 6pm.

The Winter GroupS fAIr is Sunday, Jan. 22 at the end of both the 9:00 & 10:45am services. The Com-munity Groups for the Winter quarter will be represented. Check out the groups, meet the leaders and sign up for a group! There are groups open to everyone and some just for

men, women, young adults or teens. Interested in leading a Community Group this winter? Contact Pastor Eric Scott, ericscott@elimgospel.org or 624-5560, for more info.

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Ounlocking change through powerful conversation

• Listening for what really matters

• Asking powerful questions that bring revelation

• Creating a culture of honor and respect

• Managing conflict creatively

• Empowering others toward transformation

On February 11, Cindy Scott and Doug Cowburn will be co-presenting this interactive workshop on developing powerful relationships. Topics include the following:

Doug Cowburn, M. Div. Church Health Solutions

Cindy Scott, M. Min. Bridges to What Could Be FEBruary 11, 9am–4pm

Bridges to What Could Be Life Coaching will be co-sponsoring this event with EGC. Church Health Solutions and Lifeforming Coach Training will be represented as well.

COst Take advantage of this special introductory pricing! Individual: $44 Couple: $69

CONtaCt For more info or to register please contact Cindy at bridgestowhatcouldbe@gmail.com Seating is limited, so register today!

Ministry to MusliMsA 15-hour class providing an overview of the origin, culture, fundamentals and growth of Islam, with an emphasis on the present challenges facing the Church and how believers can practically reach Muslims today. It is our goal that students of this class will learn how to step out boldly in love, led by the Holy Spirit, having caught a vision for witnessing to Muslims and discipling new converts.

instructors: Pastor Dick & Shan Dreyer have worked among Muslim people for 50 years, including 13 years in Iran. dick has also served as a pastor in the U.S. for over 30 years.

course: The class will be held on the Elim Bible Institute campus on five consecutive Wednesday evenings, 6–9pM, Feb. 29, March 7,14, 21 & 28. In addition to the teaching, the 5-week course is comprised of reading assignments, a paper, and a personally-designed practicum outreach to Muslims. One unit of Elim Bible Institute credit will be awarded upon successful completion of this course.

registrationg & tuition: Registration will take place at Elim Bible Institute before the first class session on February 29. Tuition is $153 (audit is half price). Textbooks are available at www.elim.edu/store.

For more information or to pre-register, please contact the Academic Office at Elim Bible Institute at (585)624-1230 or academicdean@elim.edu.

“FPU gave me the tools to get control of my spending, and my saving. For me, these two strike a delicate balance, especially when first learn-ing how to adjust my habits. My paper budget is the surest way to do that; it’s my grounding for all things fanciful. And learning about it is presented in a positive environment, with lots of humor and sup-port. This course really helped me see how I wasn’t helping myself! Good stuff.” — diaNE POWELL

“Financial Peace emphasizes living on a written budget, something we had not done in the past. This has proved to be one of the most difficult dis-ciplines to master. But dave Ramsey is right, that if you don’t tell your money what to do, you’ll won-der where it went. Budgeting is simply naming every dollar at the beginning of the month and assigning it a place. If you follow the principles, it works!” — diaNE & miCHaEL BrauN

“‘Live like no one else so that you can live like no one else.’ dave Ramsey’s mantra had come full circle. We had completed Financial Peace University and were applying its principles to our spending. We drafted a budget, estab-lished our emergency fund, and began to pay down our debt. We knew that if we kept at it, we could maintain a relatively comfortable lifestyle and eventually be debt free. And then we read Radical a book by david Platt, which had provided the foundation for a series of messages from the leadership team at EGC. Our hearts were pricked by the Holy Spirit and we knew that we needed to respond to this call of God on our lives. But with that came the terrible realization that we were not free to live the radical life to its fullest because of the financial debt we still carried. Our money, and as a result, much of our time, was owed to someone other than our precious Lord, and the truth that

one cannot serve both God and ‘mammon’ hit us hard. Our spirits grieved. We repented before the Lord, re-ex-amined our budget under the lens of the principles we had learned in FPU, and sublet our comfortable townhome so that we could rent something less expensive and reduce our living expenses by several hundred dollars each month. This required a difficult adjustment to the standard of living we had grown accustomed to, but we knew that every cent applied to our debt would significantly reduce the time it would take to pay it off. Our goal is to be debt-free in 2 years so that we can be truly free to live radically for Jesus. Both Biblical and practical, FPU provided us with many of the tools we’ll need to achieve that goal, and in tandem with our EGC church family, the encourage-ment to keep at it until we have victory!”

—CraiG & dEB rHiNEHart

Beginning January 15, EGC will be hosting Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University. This 13-week video curriculum deals with topics that will change the way you think about personal finance—saving, budgeting, communicating about money, investing, insurance, buying & selling a home, retirement, and more. Whether single or married, this class is a great way to start the New Year!

FPU will meet Sundays 6–8pm, January 15–April 22, in the office wing lower level. Greg and Anne Brower will facilitate the class. Child care is available for infants–6th grade through KidzQuest, and there is Outbreak for teens at the same time. The cost of the class is $100. For more info or to register, contact the church at 624-5560 or classes@elimgospel.org. The first class is free, so why not check it out?

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Check out these testimonies from EGCers whose lives have been changed by FPU!

Would you like a fresh perspective on your financial planning?

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GO We are not only called to get people saved but also to live out our faith in transforming the cultures around us. Ideas are transformational either for good or evil. “As a man think in his own heart so is he” (Proverbs 23:7). That is why Romans 12:2 encourages us not to be “conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of our minds.” Our mind is renewed when we read over and meditate on God’s Word and live out what we read. In Isa-iah 40:31, we are told that those who wait on the Lord shall renew (exchange) their strength. Regularly spending time in the Word of God, in His presence, and in fellowship with one another are powerful ways leading to transformation in our own lives, our families, our communities and beyond. Psalm 107:23-24 says, “Those who go down to the sea

traNsFOrmEd PEOPLE traNsFOrm NatiONs

By PastOr diCk drEyEr

As we invite Jesus into every area of our lives in 2012, consider the opportunity to share Him with the nations of the earth. Below are some trips you could be a part of.

July 21–August 4Join this short-term team led by Pastor dick dreyer to London, England during the 2012 Summer Olympics. There you will get the chance to bring the heart of Jesus to the streets through evangelism and literary distribution. In addition, there will be many ministry opportunities to the Iranian believers in London. What a great way to impact the most unreached and win the nations for Christ! For more information, please contact Pastor dick at (585)624-3261 or e-mail redreyer@gmail.com.

In addition to serving in the communities that have just received water tanks, this team will have the chance to participate in the Elim National Youth Conference. Youth and young adults from Uganda, Kenya, Rwan-da, and the Congo will attend this powerful three-day event. Team members will have the chance to serve through worship and teaching. Also included in this trip will be ministry in the slums of Kampala. Team #12 will be lead by UWP director, James Harrington.

This team will make visits to many new water tank sites. Team members will have the chance to wor-ship, give greetings/testimonies, love on children and witness first-hand the change that safe water brings to the people in these communities. In addition to tank visits, this team will serve in the slums of Kampala min-istering hope to the street boys. Team #13 will be led by UWP Trip Coordinator, Michelle Chapman.

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in ships, who do business in great waters, they shall see the works of the Lord and His wonders in the deep.” As we are being transformed by the renewing of our mind in God’s Word and by hosting His Presence, we are ready to step out into the deep waters to see His miracles. As we reach out to the community around us, to the students on our campuses, to the most unreached and wherever God leads, we are seeing the works of the devil destroyed and Jesus glorified. Our faith is not a once-a-week experience, but a 24-hour-a-day walk with Jesus that impacts every-thing we do, regardless of our occupations. We are full-time disciples of Jesus determined to bring glory to God in every aspect of our lives and seeing transformation in our culture and the nations wherever we go.

For more contact Michelle at gotouganda@gmail.com

After many months of planning, preparations, casting vision, and raising funds, the day has finally come! HIF now holds two services at two opposite ends of the city. Pastor Nelson is taking the helm and new people already have started attending. december 4 was our launching service, with both congregations together at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in MyDinh, Hanoi. Last Sunday we had our first separate services since the launch. As we say in Asia, “same same but different,” both sites will feel like HIF but are slightly different. At last, this Christmas season we can announce, there is room in the inn!

:updates from EGC-supported missionaries serving the nations for Jesus

JaCOB & LiNda BLOEmBEG pastor Hanoi International Fellowship, a church serving over 400 people of more than 30 nationalities in the nation of Vietnam. Attend-ees vary from diplomats, business people, English teachers, Christian organization directors, students, etc. Jacob leads the Missional International Church Network, which is focused on the 10/40 window. Linda is a school teacher at Concordia International School Hanoi. They have 3 children.

We’re excited to announce that, after 18 months of process-ing the application, CrossPoint finally received its business license on december 20. Russell Fryer, a fellow Elim worker, is spearheading the company with Jacob as partner.

CrossPoint will be providing counseling services, with an em-phasis on family, and consulting services for both expatriates and nationals. We hope to meet real felt needs as an expres-sion of our care to the community.

LEFT: HIF attendeess during worship.

RIGHT: Jacob preaches at a service.

To receive the Bloembergs e-mail newsletter, send your name and e-mail address to chelseaphillips@elimgospel.org.

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At Care Collection I got to meet so many new people, who were either working at the church or there to receive the food. It was wonderful to see how grateful they all were. We were able to serve so many people and it reminded me of how much God loves it when His children use the blessing He has placed on their lives to bless others. God can use everyone to expand His kingdom, even me.

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This fall our Outbreak teens competed to see which Cadre could col-lect the most Thanksgiving food items. At the end of their competition they bagged up all of the food and took it to Rochester to distribute to families in need. Check out some of the stories and moments captured from this great event!

Testimonies

We were able to serve numerous families as well as stock the food pantry at Joy Community Church in Rochester. This was an awesome experience for all of our youth. We took 34 youth and adults to serve the food and not one of them left the same.

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* PARENTS: Our blog is the primary means of communication with you! outbreakgeneration.blogspot.com

* Get a daily Bible reading plan at http://outbreakgeneration.com/#/cadres/reading-plan.

* Did you know you can get all permission slips on our web-site…and more stuff, too! outbreakgeneration.com

5:30–8:00pm Sundays for ages 12–24 outbreakgeneration.com

Outbreak Pastor Seth Goodson,624-5560 / sethgoodson@elimgospel.org

Jan. 8 Be Filled Pastor Seth & Dan Freda

Jan. 15 United Gathering (see opposite page)

Jan. 22 Be One & Pastor Seth Cadre Connection

Jan. 29 Be Holy Pastor Seth

Feb. 5 No Outbreak

Feb. 12 Jonah On the Run Pastor Seth

Feb. 19 Jonah On His Knees Pastor Seth

Feb. 26 Guest Speaker

Mar. 4 Jonah Throws a Fit Pastor Seth

JAN & FEB Sunday nights @ Outbreak: outbreak eventsParent meetinG. Sunday, Jan. 8, 12:00–1:00pm. Hear what God has been doing in Outbreak, ask questions and share your ideas at the first parent meeting of 2012.

BaPtiSm in the hOly SPirit Class. Sunday, Jan. 8, 6pm. Discover what the Bible teaches about the Baptism in the Holy Spirit, what happens when believers are baptized in the Holy Spirit and possible hindrances to receiving it. You will then have an opportunity to be prayed for by church leaders to receive the Baptism in the Holy Spirit.

CaDre COnneCtiOn. Sunday, January 22. This is your chance to see what Cadres (small groups) are available, join one, and then compete for a pizza party for your Cadre.

JOurney Classes. See page 13 for more about the Journey, including class descriptions and dates.

We had a blast at the first an-nual Young Adults Christmas Bash on Friday, December 9. The energy and creativity in the room was palpable as eight teams and over 60 students competed for the grand prize in the Gingerbread Item Competition. Teams from RIT, SUNY Geneseo, BASIC College Ministries, Campus Target Min-istries, EGC community groups, and other students and graduates from around the Rochester area all showed great team spirit and created edible masterpieces. The Ugly Sweater Fashion show was also a great success, resembling the ‘best of the best’ from the last 50 years.

Thanks to all who participated and helped to make this night such a blast.

Join us on Wednesday, February 8, for our next Young Adult Gathering. We have a special treat planned for that evening as leaders from around Elim will be join-ing us for a Q&A session. You will be able to submit your questions anonymously via text message and have them answered by an experienced leader with a heart to see you succeed. This is going to be a lot of fun, and a great time of learning and discovery together.

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January 15th with worship by

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Come out to the first uniteD GatherinG on Sunday, January 15! This is a place for youth and young adults to come and passionately pursue God together. You’ll defi-nitely want to be there for this powerful time of worship and the Word brought by guest speaker Jared Ruddy. Starts at 5:30pM in the Youth Wing—See you there!

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For more iNFOrmatiON about EGC’s ministry for kids, contact the

church at 624-5560 or:KidzExpress Pastor Rob Hagstrom

robhagstrom@elimgospel.org

ParENts, check out Pastor Rob’s blog at parentzexpress.blogspot.com. Find out what’s happening each week in KidzExpress so you can reinforce it at home during the week and get encouragement on parenting from

other parents in our church family.

kidzquEst. sundays 6pm.KidzQuest is a discipleship program for gradeschoolers that meets 6–8pm Sunday nights during the school year. We also provide childcare for infants–preK. Our KidzQuest program resumes January 8 and continues until June 10. We will not be

meeting February 5 for the Superbowl.

kidzCHurCH. Sundays 9:00 & 10:45 am.

For all kidz, preschool–5th grade, and nursery, too… it’s church on a kid’s level!

JaNuary sEriEs:Wait Training - A series on how and why we fastThere is something really unusual about the way God decides to make things happen in the Kingdom of Heaven. The last are first; the weak are strong; the foolish will shame the wise; the meek will inherit the earth... Your gradeschoolers are invited to join us as we learn that WHEN WE MAKE OURSELVES WEAK, WE BECOME STRONG.

FEBruary sEriEs:What’s Eating Jonah - A series around Jonah, the decisions he made, and how we can make sure to learn from his mistakes. Sometimes listening can be just as hard as doing the right thing, but when we look at the alternative, we know that OBEDIENCE IS BETTER THAN SACRIFICE.

Are you a musician or vocalist who is passionate about your art-form? Are you interested in joining a family of other musicians here at EGC? I’d love to share how you can get involved in serving and extending God’s Kingdom through music right here on one of our worship teams! Please email me at natehinton@elimgospel.org or call the church office at 624-5560 and we’ll set up a time to talk.

Use your creativity and skills to serve at EGC—the Tech team is currently in need of more people for audio, lighting and video production. No experience is nec-essary, but technical aptitude is helpful. Stop by Volunteer Central in the lobby or email joshcummings@elimgospel.org for more info.

Do you have a friendly voice and a smiling face? Do you enjoy interacting with people over the phone? If you’d like to serve for a few hours during the week, we have an opportunity for you! We are looking for a few people interested in helping in the church office with re-ception duties and other light tasks. Contact Janette Button at janettebutton@elimgospel.org.

Ugandan Water Project Volunteer Night. UWP is looking for a team of volunteers willing to help with the various administrative and creative aspects of our orga-nization like basic office work, jewelry making, event preparation, sorting and packing team supplies, childcare, etc. Join us for our first Volunteer Night on Tuesday, February 7, 6–9pm at the Ugandan Water Project Office in Bloomfield. This will be a hands-on evening as we prepare supplies for Team #11. Food will be served. Please contact Michelle Chapman at gotouganda@gmail.com or call (585) 314-4468 if you are interested in partnering with us in this way.

scripture tells us that a group of believers is meant to work together, like how the various parts of our bodies work together; each has a different

function, but all are needed to be healthy. Romans 12:4–8 says, “For just as each of us has one body with many members, and these members do not all have the same function, so in Christ we, though many, form one body, and each member belongs to all the others.”

God has made each of us unique…with different skills, spiritual gifts, education, life experience, personalities, etc. And each of us is needed to

make our church body whole and healthy—each offering ourselves “as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God” (Romans 12:1).

Where do you fit in at EGC? How does God want to use the unique YOU to serve the rest of our church body? Here are some current areas

where you could serve. Is one of them for you?

Wanna serve but not sure where? For help finding where you can best fit in the EGC body, stop by the Volunteer Central in the lobby on Sun-

day to talk to our Ministry Partner Director Kathryn Hagstrom, or contact her at kathrynhagstrom@elimgospel.org or 624-5560.

Campus Target Teamaug 22-may asia

Pastor Mike Cavanaugh (Elim Fellowship VP)Jan 1 Living Waters Church, Leroy, NyJan 8 Charity Chapel, Pensacola, FLJan 13-15 Grace Chapel, Houston, tXJan 16-19 Christ for the Nations Bible institute, dallas, tXFeb 3-5 Grace Chapel, Wycross, GaFeb 12 igelsia Cristiana Casa de misericordia, miami, FLFeb 18 discover Life Church, melbourne, FLFeb 26 Our Father’s treasure, Vero, FL

Ben DodzweitFeb 8-14 Heli-Expo, dallas, tXFeb 16 Bristow academy, titusville, fLFeb 18-20 samaritan air, Jupiter, FLFeb 26 Grow Life Church, Wesley Chapel, FL

Bernard EvansJan 6 & 29 redeeming Love Fellowship, stittville, NyJan 22 zion Fellowship, Canandaigua, NyFeb 10 & 24 redeeming Love Fellowship, stittville, NyOther sundays door to Hope Church, Hopewell, Ny

Pastor Josh FinleyJan 11 New Life Church, Watertown, Ny

James Harrington and Ugandan Water ProjectJan 13-14 Excel Conference, saratoga springsFeb 4 avon Live, avon innFeb 7 UWP Volunteer Night, UWP OfficeFeb 19-mar 3 team #11 in uganda

Pastor Eric & Cindy ScottJan 24-Feb 4 asia

traVELiNG miNistriEsPray for these folks from our church as they travel and minister — for safety, health & ef-fectiveness in ministry — and for their families who may remain at home.

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SKINGDOM CONFERENCE: To order CDs or DVDs of sessions from the 2011 Kingdom Conference (September 22–25), email kingdomconference@elimgospel.org or call the church at 624-5560.

Are you desperate for God? Are you hungrier for Him than you are for your next meal? Check out this 6-part series on fasting with

messages from EGC pastors Josh Finley and Michael Cavanaugh and discover what can happen when we are willing to dethrone

“King Stomach” and focus our attention on God.

discover how you can transform your life and grow with God through the power of Biblical fasting. This comprehensive guide by Jentezen Franklin covers several aspects of fasting, including the types of fasts found in the Bible and how to choose the one for you; the connection between fast-ing and prayer; the essential components of a successful fast; and what to expect physically, mentally, and spiritually during your fast.

Fasting by Jentezen Franklin, $12

Do you ever feel like you have begun to forget that Christian-ity is a living, vibrant relationship with a personal God? In this classic bestseller, Tozer reminds and challenges us to renew our connection with our loving God. In each of the ten chap-

ters, The Pursuit of God explains one aspect of hungering for God and closes with a prayer.

The Pursuit of God by A.W. Tozer, $12

Through personal stories, Biblical examples, and Kingdom truths, Bob Sorge reminds readers that intimacy with God is the greatest treasure on Earth and there is much awaiting us in our secret place with Him. This book is sure to rekindle your passion for God and cause you to pursue His presence for the long haul.

Secrets of the Secret Place by Bob Sorge, $12

Fast Forward Series from EGC, $12

FOR MORE FASTING RESOURCES: Visit the EGC website, elimgospel.org (click on the “fasting” tab on the bottom of the home page). • Watch a video from Pastor Josh on fasting • Click on the link to Jentezen Franklin’s website • Get recipes for the Daniel fast• Learn more about our special prayer times• Gettipsforfinishingyourfastwell

What’s a Regional Lay Pastor?The Lay Pastors assist in accomplish-ing EGC’s mission of “Helping one another experience Christ’s transform-ing love…” through partnering with the pastoral staff in overseeing the care, fellowship and welcome needs of the EGC family in their distinct regions. They welcome new EGC attendees in their region; coordinate benevolence for families in need (for example, organize meals when some-one is in the hospital); pray for the families in their region; and organize social events. Our desire is to provide localized care to our church family through these qualified leaders.

Pastor Eric Scott leads the Lay Pastors as part of the Care Ministry. The EGC Directory lists the people in your region.

Elim Gospel Church

1679 Dalton Road, Lima, NY 14485

Web site: www.elimgospel.org

Phone: 585-624-5560

Emergency phone: 585-750-5560

Fax: 585-624-9677

E-mail: info@elimgospel.org

Pastors & Staff email: firstnamelastname@elimgospel.org

Pulse editor: chelseaphillips@elimgospel.org or 624-5560

EGC Office HoursMon, Wed, Thur, Fri: 9 am–5 pm; Tues: 9 am–6 pm; Sat: 9 am–1 pm

Our Church LeadersLead Pastor: Joshua Finley

Executive Pastor: doug Cowburn

Pastoral Team: Mike Cavanaugh, dick dreyer, Seth Goodson, Rob Hagstrom, Eric Scott, Jerry Warsaw

Elders: Hayden Bennett, dave Borowiec, Mike Cavanaugh, Tim Chapman, dick dreyer, Joshua Finley, Michael Schutterop, Tom Warsaw

Regional Lay PastorsCanandaigua: Jim & Melanie McGuire, 657-4124, canandaigua@elimgospel.org

Honeoye Falls: Don & Sharon Oppedisano, 582-2059, honeoyefalls@elimgospel.org

Lima East: Nathan & Emily Sanders, 857-5330, limaeast@elimgospel.com

Lima North: Dave & Debbie Hinton, 624-4124, limanorth@elimgospel.org

Lima South: Mush & Alexa Schneider, 624-9127, limasouth@elimgospel.org

Rochester: Jim & Louise Gleeson, 359-8602, rochester@elimgospel.org

Rush Middle: Bill & Laurie Phillips, 359-3483, rushmiddle@elimgospel.org

Southern: John & Gina Kenney, 669-9512, southern@elimgospel.org

Western: Hayden & Esther Bennett, 624-3366, western@elimgospel.org

• Canandaigua

• Honeoye Falls

• Lima East

• Lima North

• Lima South

• Rochester

• Rush Middle

• Southern

• Western

Currently, the church is divided into 9 geographic regions (see map above).

Occasional child care needed at EGC events. $6/hour for age 17 and under; $7/hour for age 18 and older. Contact Pastor Rob, robhagstrom@elimgospel.org or 624-5560.

For Sale. High-efficiency front load washer and super capacity electric dryer. Only 3 years old and in excellent condition. $500. Contact Crockett Button at 230-0597.

Needed: cheap car to get to work, ASAP. Call Joanne Magnus at 284-8568.

Wanted: Looking for an occasional baby sitter for our almost 1-year-old son in the Rochester area. Please provide references. For more information contact Sandy Ransom, (585)455-0343.

Need a wedding DJ? Todd Cavanaugh has been provid-ing wedding entertainment since 2004. Check out www.imperialdjentertainment.com or email todd@imperialdjen-tertainment.com.

EGC Special at CC & Company Salon & Spa in Ho-neoye Falls, 20% off any services from Joann Jansen when you mention the Pulse! Call her at 624-1000.

Piano tuning & repairs. Ask for EGC discount. Call Jerry Warsaw at 704-2080.

Feeling stuck, need to talk through a problem, or make a decision or a plan? These are only some of the things someone could work through in Life Coaching meetings. Cindy Scott is offering a special rate to EGC attendees. See the “Bridges to what could be” website for more info: www.bridgestowhatcouldbe.snappages.com or email Cindy at bridgestowhatcouldbe@gmail.com.

Wanted: Graphic artist, Facebook wiz and Google ads guru (for a day or two). The Grass Roots Prep Initiative is my “Me 2 We”. I reach out to mainstream families with potentially life-saving info both nationally (online) and in a 4-county region locally (in person), and I need your help! Would you be willing to lend your expertise on improving SEO to the website (www.grassrootsprep.com) or developing a logo. Can’t pay cash but will barter for your help (homemade raviolis, spinah artichoke bread, Julia Child’s Boeuf Bourguignon, my original artwork/floral centerpiece —your choice!) Please contact Susan Micciche at s.m.micciche@gmail.com.

Family Bulletin Board contains announcements for and from the EGC congregation. Ads are not necessarily endorsed by EGC. To submit an item: chelseaphillips@elimgospel.org or 624-5560.

March - April 2012 issue dead-line is Friday, February 10th.

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24-HourNew Testament Reading

Corporate Prayer

Gathering Jan 20, 7–9pm

Live 24-Hour Prayer

Jan 27, 7pm –

Jan 28, 7pm

Winter Groups Fair

Jan 22 1st & 2nd services

Denny Cramer’s School of Prophecy March 24

Financial Peace University

Sundays @ 6pm Jan 15 – April 22

Baptism in the Holy Spirit Seminar Jan 8, 6pm

Journey Classes

Beginning again Feb 12