Memory Verse – Matthew 28:19-20 “Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all things that I have commanded you; and lo, I am with you always, even to the end of the age.”
Message from Pastor Grant Hill – from January Newsletter: As Jesus began his three years of public ministry he went out and selected a small group of men and taught them how to become fishers of men. This is the heart of the Kingdom of God and discipleship. His goal was to teach, train and equip these men over the three years of ministry how to go out and reach people with the Gospel. He told them, “I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.” I believe this is the same message Jesus speaks to his church today. The fields are ripe for harvest and there are many fish to be caught for the Kingdom of God.
The concerning issue in the church today and why Christians or churches are not catching fish and growing is because people lack training. Most Christians have never been taught how to catch fish and do not feel adequately equipped to reach people for Christ. The Bible says, “Christ gave some to be apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers, to equip (train and teach) his people . . . Just as Jesus’ disciples needed to be trained and equipped to catch fish. The church today also needs to be trained and equipped.
Therefore, starting Sunday, January 15, 2023 at our 9:00 a.m. Bible study I will teach you how to catch fish so we can see our church grow in 2023. I know you will love this study and I hope everyone will join me! ~ In Love, Pastor Grant
- HELP NEEDED to take Christmas decorations down after church TODAY. We realize it’s New Year’s Day, but the calendar isn’t kind to us & Diaconate determined it was the best day to get it done. If we have enough helping-hands, it shouldn’t take long.THANKS TO ALL WHO STAYED. YOU ARE ANGELS!
- ANNUAL MEETING will be held after the service on Sunday, January 29. ALL REPORTS are DUE in the office NO LATER than NOON on Wednesday, January 18.
- Ladies’ Night Out – Wednesday, January 4 at Maynard’s at 4:45 PM NOTE: TIME HAS CHANGED!
- Meal & Movie resumes on Thursday, January 5 at 6 PM – Please sign up, or let the office know by NOON on Wednesday, so we can plan on food.
- DATE for Seminar with Ray DeLaurier is Saturday, January 7 10 AM – 1:30 PM. Sign up sheet is on the hallway bulletin board. We need to know how many will be here so we have enough food for lunch.
- MISSION OF THE MONTH for January – Renew Hope/Amborella House. Please give generously to this important organization. NOTE: be sure to make checks for MoM to Minnewashta Church. We send one check to each mission.
- BOUNTIFUL BASKETS FOOD SHELF – We are still collecting! Bring items of your choice.
- New Members will be welcomed on January 22. Prospective new members, please contact Pastor Grant PRIOR to January 22.
- Financial Secretary is needed in 2023 – Please prayerfully consider doing this important job. New members also needed on Trustees & Diaconate. See a board member if you are interested in serving.
- NEIGHBOR IN NEED: Patty is a senior citizen in need of snow removal to get out of her driveway at Meadow Lane & Church Rd. Please call the church office 952-474-8995, if you can help her out.
- Please get in the habit of using the CALENDAR link on the website. You can find it on the ‘What’s Happening’ drop down menu. It’s the place to find a meeting or to see if the building is in use.
- If you have an item for the Sunday Announcements, please get your request to the church office by Wednesday.