SLC Feb. 2011 Newsletter PDF Document

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Newsletter FEBRUARY 2011

THE PURPOSE DRIVEN CHURCH

My boss at Malmstrom AFB gave me Rick Warrens book: The Purpose Driven Church , and he said, John, this bookwill change your mini stry. I read it, and he was right the biblical principles Rick used to develop SaddlebackChurch gave solid answers to what the church is to be. Rick cautions readers not to copy Saddlebacks story, butwe should be able to learn key lessons and principles from what they have learned.

Warren defines success as fulfilling the Great Commission. He also says, Success is not being larger than someother church; it is bearing as much fruit as possible given our gifts, opportunities, and potential. Ri ck challengesus to focus on church health, rather than church growth. When congregations are healthy, they grow the way Godintends. I like what he says about a healthy church: A churchs health is measured by its sending capacity, not its

seating capa city. We can be encouraged by this, as we do send out missionaries at home and abroad.

Our council will be reading this book as an equipping tool to help us discover Gods purpose for Sierra Lutheranh h b 8 h h h l h d h l f


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PRAYER CONFERENCE

Bjorn Pedersen will be here March 5 to do a one-day Prayer Conference inpreparation for our 40 days of Prayer and Fasting. Many of you heardBjorn in the fall of 2009, and know how effective and inspirational he is asa speaker. Bjorn is the head of Prayer Watch International and has a visionto establish prayer centers around the world, planting prayer intercessors inthose places, praying around the clock, preparing for Christs SecondComing. Were going to invite other churches to join us as he not onlyteaches on prayer and fasting, but renewal in the Holy Spirit. A continentalbreakfast will be served at 8:30 a.m., with the conference going from 9:00a.m. to 3:30 p.m. A lunch will be served and donations are accepted. Afree-will offering will be received to cover Bjorns travel expenses. This isa crucial time in the life of our congregation, let s go to God during the 40days that follow the conference and see what mighty things He has in storefor our church.

CHURCH EVENTS:

Feb. 5: Hope & JoyBible Study

Feb. 12: Wild At HeartDinner & Dance

March 5: Bjorn Pedersenone day PrayerConference

FREEFALLING NEWS:

There has been some concern brought to my attention about ourupcoming mission trip to Mexico. I wanted to address some things inthis article and hopefully it will put some of these concerns at bay.First off the Lord gave me a word a few months back about being onthe lookout for the spirit of fear. There is a major difference in thespirit of fear and the fear of the Lord. For instance we are called to

fear the Lord not like a warden but as a Father, and more importantlya loving Father that wants to teach us and mold us into his image (Andhave put on the new self, which is being renewed in knowledge in theimage of its creator Colossians 3:10). The spirit of fear would have us


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WORSHIP TEAM2010 Annual Report

January 20, 2011

Gregg and I have almost completed a year of leadership with the Praise and WorshipTeam. It was some time in February, 2010 when Kay phased out of leadership, and we phasedin. I am proud to say that the team has remained strong and devoted. We have five

instrumentalists, two signers, sound tech and nine vocalists. We also support others throughspecial music.

As well as leading worship music every Sunday and for some special services, we are aprayer group. This year we have seen amazing results of our intercessions. There have beennumerous physical healings, protected marriages, and the blessing of health to name a few.

We as a team are committed to sharing the gifts that God has bestowed on us. We serve outof joy. This year we hope to improve even more. Gregg and I purchased DVDs with music theoryteaching and worship strategies. We plan to view a few of these this year during our Thursdayevening practices. We will also continue to introduce new music and expand our repertoire.

Our hope is to continue to provide opportunity for our church body to come into thepresence of God through music. We see our role as preparers of the word. If through our music,

people can open up their spirits, then their hearts will be ready to absorb the truth of the pastorsmessage.


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KITCHEN CORNER

OUR MISSION STATEMENT:To know and serve JESUS CHRIST THROUGH

HIS KITCHEN.FEED MY S HEEP: (John 21: 15-16-17)

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY

We have a full schedule coming up and we trulybeg for your help.

By the time you receive this newsletter we will haveserved you breakfast on Jan. 23 as we will have had our

church meeting.Hope you enjoyed it.

FEB 12: 6:00 pmWILD AT HEART DINNER

SERVING STEAK OR CHICKEN

MARCH 5 TH Sat.with BJORN PETERSON

We will have a continental breakfast and light lunch.

MARCH 16, 23 & 30APRIL 6 & 13

ATTENTION LADIES

Beth Moore is coming to Fresno!

Friday Night April 1 &Saturday Morning April 2

Cost $65.00If youre interested you can register at

http://www.lifeway.com/event/?id=39

or contact Jodi Jordan

HOPE & JOY

Hope & Joy ladies invite you to jointhem for a potluck luncheon and biblestudy. Saturday Feb. 5 th at noonatthe home of Elida Bakerits a week

early in Feb. due to the ValentinesDinner PartyBible study will be,

The Canaanite Woman, perseveringi Pl RSVP Elid
http://www.lifeway.com/event/?id=39http://www.lifeway.com/event/?id=39http://www.lifeway.com/event/?id=39


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RE-FOCUS!

I love when the Holy Spirit presents a new idea, something new to focus on. The past few years,

as a church body, we have had more than our fair share of difficult issues and concerns that wehave had to deal with. Sometimes these are necessary steps to bring us to a new place. I haverecently felt that quite possibly, due to the success of efforts, we have become very good atfocusing on the negative. This year, the Holy Spirit is challenging me to begin to re-focus .

Instead of looking at What could go wrong, Are we responsible or How could we be liable, Ihave been instructed to look at What might go right, What can we allow, What is thepotential of saying YES, and How do we promote a safe place to make mistakes as we growand spread our spiritual wings? I have realized that fear causes me to want to control and itreally reveals how much trust I do or do not put into my relationship with Jesus, the Holy Spiritsability to guide, and Gods direction in moving us into His Kingdom Living.

Issues like:

Honor (putting others above ourselves and submitting to one another);

Unity (being of a common spirit and direction regardless of our personal opinions); Love (being like Jesus in our actions toward others)

This article has been printed at the request of one of our members as a meansof sharing how God is working in her life. All articles in this newsletter are

intended to share information, and help build up the body at Sierra LutheranChurch.


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Wild At Heart Party

PRIZES !!!

Hurry! Only 80 individual Tickets Will Be Sold!

WONDERFUL DOOR PRIZE TO WIN!

All sorts of silent auction items can be yours.

Each table will be decorated by a different host.

Centerpieces will be raffled off!

Food prepared by the kitchen ministry!

Dont miss out! Be there!

Saturday, February 12 th

Sierra Lutheran 6 10:30 pm


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SUNDAY SCHOOL NEWS:

There will be a meeting foreveryone interested in volunteering

Health Matters:

Parish Nursing Report

Your vision is very important. How often have you had your eyes checked by a licensedoptometrist or ophthalmologist? You should have this done every two years, especially if youare over 40 years old. You probably wonder why since the reading glasses you buy at a drugstore seem to work well for reading but there are some concerns about this type of self diagnosis.Glaucoma can cause blindness. Most commonly, it affects adults between the ages of 40 to 65.It can cause pressure to build up in the eye and cause damage to the optic nerve in the back of theeye. Only a licensed optometrist or ophthalmologist can diagnose glaucoma. This is done byapplying a very gently puff of air to the naked eye to measure the measure or resilience in theeye. This should be done every time you get your eyes checkedwhich is every two years. The treatment for glaucoma can be very simple. Prescription eye drops can lower the pressure inthe eye and prevent damage to the optic nerve. I encourage you to make an appointment withyour eye doctor and be checked for this disorder.

Fran Garwick, Nurse Practitioner


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Sierra Lutheran Church LeadershipJanuary 2011

Ministry Teams of Purpose

Worship Team LeadersGregg and Jodi Jordan

Shelley Telles

Friendship TeamLeadersBob Actis

Carole Actis

Outreach Team LeaderLynda Qualls

DiscipleshipTeam Leader

Service andSpiritual Development

Team LeaderResource Coordinator

Administration Staff

PastorJohn Saethre

Church AdministratorLori Pape

Youth MinistryRobert DuPree

Childrens Ministry Samantha Flanagan-DuPree

Bookkeeper Anne Widner

Church SecretaryVolunteer Staffed

Executive Board

Council PresidentJeff Sanders

Council Vice PresidentJerry Garwick

Council SecretaryBecki LaVoy-Jordan

Council Treasurer Anne Widner

Vision At Large

Council ElderDave McCann

Council ElderMike Jolley

Council ElderRandell Widner

Council ElderDoug Baker

TrusteeMike Jolley

Parish Nurse

Fran Garwick


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February 2011 Worship Assistants

February 6 February 13 February 20 February 27 Altar Guild Susan/Shelley Shelley Shelley/Susan Shelley

Greeters 9 am Pam & Barbara John & Joyce Alan & Sue Gloria & Stacey

11 am Jim & Shirley T. George Jerry & Carol Randell & Anne

Ushers 9 am Dave & Joni CRae & Bill Jim & Pat John & Joyce& & & & Stacey Jenny Linda W. Bob

11 am Jim & Shirley T. George Jerry & Carol Randell & Anne

Readers 9 am Jodi Mike Chris Alan11 am Fran Stan Lynda Q. Shelley

Gods Word 9 am ---- ??? ---- ???

Computer 9 am Tim Tim Shelley Shelley

Communion 9 am John & Lori Mike & Joyce R Assistants & Debby & Fern

11 am Lynda T. George

Prayer 9 am Yes YesStations

If you are unable to serve when scheduled please ask one of the other assistants to trade dates or provide a substitution for you,and notify Worship Coordinator Shelley Telles (855-5703) of the change.


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February 2011SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

16:16-7:15pm CoDA7pm-Choir Practice

2 36:30pm-Praise Team7pm-AA Meeting

4 5Noon Hope & Joy

69am Celebration

11am-Heritage4pm-AA Meeting6:33pm Ascend 633

77pm-AA Meeting



11 129am- Josephs

Store House6-10:30pm Wild

At Heart Party

139am Celebration11am-Heritage4pm-AA Meeting6:33pm Ascend 633

147pm-AA MeetingValentines

Day



18 19


217pm-AA Meeting


239am-Food Bank

246:30pm-Praise Team7pm-AA Meeting

25 26


287pm-AA Meeting

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