Special July 4 Service

“HAPPY 4^th OF JULY”

Independence Day, or, the 4^th of July, is the most important national holiday in the United States!  Let us thank our Heavenly Father for the freedom we have in our country to serve and worship Him!   Have a blessed holiday with your family and friends!

Happy Birthday America!

There is no evening service tonight!

TODAY is Missions Sunday!

“Thank you” for your giving to Missions, so that others may know about eternal life, which was purchased for everyone on Calvary.  A Missions offering will be taken today.

WEEKLY EVENTS!!

• Monday, July 5^th Office closed.
• Tuesday, 6^th Power Lunch – 12:00 @ The Decatur Club
• Wednesday, July 7^th Dinner in the Gym @ 5:30pm – 6:30pm - $3.00 per adult & $2.00 per child (no family will pay over $10.00)then after dinnr for service:

• Thursday, July 8^th Praise Band & Worship Team - 6:00pm

Coming Up:

ALL YOUNG COUPLES and their families are invited to meet at Paul’s Puttin Place on July 4^th at 7:30pm.

We will go to Lake Decatur to watch the fireworks show together. Contact

Megan Holt at 855-5029 if you have any questions.

POWER LUNCH

Attention all Business Professionals, including retired persons. Join us for POWER LUNCH, Tuesday,  July 6^th at The Decatur Club. The lunch is $10.50 and is from 12:00 until 1:00 pm. Our special guest is Gregg Doolin–Design Consultant for ReBath of Illinois and Drill Staff Sergeant in the Army Reserves as well as a former Marine.  To make your reservation, please sign up at the Information Desk TODAY.

“COOKIE” BIRTHDAY FELLOWSHIP for Pastor Rosemary

A “cookie” birthday fellowship will be next Sunday evening after the altar service to help Pastor Rosemary celebrate her ? birthday.  Please bring cookies for your family and to share with others.

Maranatha Sanctuary Choir

The Maranatha Sanctuary Choir is hosting a “Taco To Go” Dinner Sunday – July 11^th. Last day to order!!! See choir table in the foyer. All proceeds go towards the choir trip to Italy in November.

PARADYM YOUTH MINISTRIES

YOUTH CAMP 2010!! It’s camp time and your last chance for registration is  Wednesday, July 7^th. Pick up a Camper Application at the Information Table and turn it in to the church office.  Cost is:  $205.00

Sponsor A Youth! We are looking for adults who would like to sponsor a youth for camp.  We have multiple students who are unable to afford the full registration price of $205.00  Please contact Pastor Nathan or the church office by this Wednesday if you would  like to help.  Thank You!!

”Thank you” to all of the Maranatha Family men who helped roof one of the sheds on the property.  They are:  Jeff Ferguson, Denis Cole, Dave and Daniel Browning, John Zuber, Roger Norem and Mike & Josh from WSM.

WATER BAPTISM TONIGHT…..

If you would like to be baptized tonight, please bring a towel and a change of clothes.

ANNUAL CHURCH COUNCIL MEETING will be on Wednesday, March 24^th at 7:00 pm. There will NOT be any choir practice, regular services, Royal Rangers, or Missionettes.

Board Member Nominations

The nominees for “Board Members” are  Paul Barnes, Randall Blankenship, Margie Briscoe, Dave Browning, Denis Cole, Judy Followell, Debbie Holt, John Johnson, John Morrow, and Glen Nordholm.

Wednesday, March 24, 2010

Annual Church Council – 7:00pm

Saturday, March 27, 2010

Altar workers, Greeters, and Ushers Meeting – scheduled time in bulletin.

Prayers That Birth Revival

“If My People……..

…Pray that Christians will seek God before getting physically involved in His work for the day.  (Matthew 6:6-8. 33; Psalms 32:6)

PARADYM YOUTH is teaming up with other youth around Decatur for an amazing youth convention called “LIVING SACRIFICE”!  On March 26^th -27^th, youth from Decatur area will worship together, pray together, serve together and party together at Tabernacle Baptist Church.  Registration is $35 and includes services, workshops, dinner on Saturday and a concert by “Manic Drive”.  Pick up a registration form today at the Information Booth.

CELEBRATE EASTER!!

Greeters, ushers, and altar workers are needed to help at our “Celebrate Easter” City Outreach on Sunday, April 4^th at the Decatur Civic Center.   Training session is scheduled for Saturday, March 2o and Saturday, March 27^th as follows:

Greeters       9:00am-10:00am

Ushers     10:00am-11:00am

Altar Workers     11:00am-Noon

Please pray about how you can help and plan to attend the Saturday session that best fits your schedule.  Sign-up today at the Information Desk or email twalker@maranatha-assembly.org.

Childcare is available for Kindergarten age and under.  “Thank You” for your willingness to serve.

SEEK GOD FOR THE CITY 2010 40 X 40

As we approach our CELEBRATE EASTER City-Wide Outreach (April 4^th), we are asking our Maranatha Family to pray for our city every day for this evangelistic outreach!

EASTER LILLIES

If you would like to purchase an Easter Lilly for the stage at the Civic Center on Easter Sunday, please donate $10.00 and a lily will be purchased.  These may be purchased in memory of a loved one and there will be list of those “in memory of”.  If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the church office (423-2452).

“THANK YOU!”

Dear friends at Maranatha Assembly &

Maranatha Christian Academy: “Thank you” for the flowers, concern, support and prayers during this most difficult time.

With Love & Appreciation,

The Family of Nick Eldridge

Tune in to hear Pastor Doug Lowery speak about the Holy Spirit as Fire in the lives of believers. He encourages us to light the fire in our hearts and lives, allowing it consume us and burn away all of the impurities that keep us from the glory of our Lord. Praise God!!!

Let the fire consume you and spread the fire to the world around you

Our Service Times will be 8:00 am for Traditional Service and

10:30 for our Contemporary Service.

Please take note and join us for worship!!!

Thank you – The Church Health Team

Special Guest Today & Tonight!

Evangelist Joshua Sullivan will be ministering in the services today.

Please pray for Pastors Doug & Rosemary as they are ministering in India.  Also, pray for Tom Gilbert as he is with them ministering.  Please pray for their services and for their protection. They will be returning home on Tuesday, March 2^nd

If My People . . . 2 Chronicles 7:14

Pray that times of crisis would be tangible reminders of “what we deserve” apart from the mercy of God (I Peter 3:13-17; Titus 3:1-9; Ps. 40:1-3;68:19-20; 103:1-5; Rom. 6:23).

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

• Praise Band 6pm, Choir 6:30pm
• Hour of Power 7pm
• Mpact, Royal Rangers,
• Youth, Grief Recovery – 7pm

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Praise Band Practice 6:30 – 8:30pm

Sunday, February 28, 2010

Water Baptism, 6:00pm service

DCRM: HOPE’S ATTIC…

…shelves are empty!!  We are in need of donations of furniture, clothing, etc.  Please help us with anything you can.  We will pick up! Please call 424-2381 if you are able to help.

“Supernatural Wisdom for Your Finances” CD’s

w/Leese Lockmiller $3.00 per  CD.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

9:45am  -  2:00pm

WLCF Station in Decatur

You are invited to be a part of the studio audience for the taping of “Spotlight”. If you have any questions, please call 233-3800.

Save The Dates

Good Friday, April 2^nd – 7:00-pm

At Maranatha, we will be showing the movie, “The Passion”.

Sunday, April 4^th – 10:00am

At the Decatur Civic Center, we will

“Celebrate Easter”

SEEK GOD FOR THE CITY 2010 40 X 40

As we approach our CELEBRATE

EASTER City-Wide Outreach (April 4^th),

We are asking the Maranatha Family to pray for our city every day for this evangelistic outreach!

CELEBRATE EASTER!!

Greeters, ushers, and altar workers are needed to help at our “Celebrate Easter” City Outreach on Sunday, April 4^th at the Decatur Civic Center.   Training sessions are scheduled for Saturday, March 20^th & Saturday, March 27^th as follows:

Greeters                         9:00am-10:00am

Ushers                       10:00am-11:00am

Altar Workers                       11:00am-Noon

Please pray about how you can help and plan to attend the Saturday session that best fits your schedule.

Sign-up today at the Information Desk or email twalker@maranatha-assembly.org.a

“Thank You” for your willingness to serve.

“Thank You” so much for the lovely plant that was sent.

Family of Ruth Portwood

“Thank you” so very much for the flowers and the funeral dinner for our family.  We pray God’s blessing on everyone.

The Family of Tracy Bray

“Thank You” Maranatha Family and Maranatha Staff  for being a part of what the Lord is doing through the ministry of Maranatha Assembly to win others to Christ and for being a part of………..
“Fulfilling the Vision!”

We Love You!
Pastors Doug & Rosemary

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SPECIAL GUEST TODAY AT 9:15 AM
AND TONIGHT AT 6:00PM

LARRY LISTER
Larry Lister, with the Assemblies of God Financial Solutions, is with us  today during the Sunday school hour at 9:15 am.  He will be discussing various financial matters that will be of interest to everyone.  He will be speaking in the 6:00 pm service tonight.
ALL LEADERS – PAST & PRESENT
SAVE THE DATE – JANUARY 16TH
Please mark the date of Saturday, January 16th  for a  Leadership Conference to be held in the gym from 10:00am until 2:00pm.  If you have served in the following ministries of Maranatha, or you are serving now, you are invited to this conference:  Elder, Deacon, Greeters,S.S. Teachers, Children’s Church, Royal Rangers, Missionettes, Youth, Prayer Counselors, Small Group Leaders, Ushers, Women’s and Men’s Ministries and Hospital Visitation.  We will be discussing our worship format for Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings.  We need your input and help!!  Nursery is provided.  Lunch will be served.  Please RSVP to Tia – 423-2452

“DOING LIFE TOGETHER” SMALL GROUPS
Small groups will begin in February and continue through May.  Please complete the sign-up form in today’s bulletin if you would like to join a small group and return it in the offering plate.
There will be training for Small Group Leaders on Saturday, January 23rd 9:00 am – 11:30 am in the Hospitality Room.  Nursery will be provided.  Barry Sink, from the Illinois District office in Carlinville will lead this training workshop.  If you are interested in becoming a small group leader, please complete the small group leaders form in today’s bulletin and place it in the offering plate or give it to Suzie Hartwig.  All small group leaders should plan to attend these training sessions.
“If My People…”  2 Chronicles 7:14
Please use the bookmark Prayers That Birth Revival as a daily prayer guide during the New Year 2010 as we pray for revival at Maranatha.  If we commit to pray daily, Maranatha will truly become a “prayer saturated” church and revival will happen.

ROYAL RANGERS

Winter Camp 2010

The Discovery, Adventure, and Expedition Rangers (grades 3-12) will be attending the 2010 Winter Camp at Camp Awana in Fredonia, Wisconsin.  The camp will be Friday – Sunday, January 29th – 31st, 2010.

PARADYM YOUTH
Pastor Nathan Goodin

Paradym Youth is going to Champaign, Illinois Saturday, January 23rd to experience the largest annual tour in Christian music.  With bands like Third Day, Fireflight, Newsboys, Tenth Avenue North, this will be an incredible night.  The cost is $10.00 plus, bring money for dinner.

“SCROOGE” ALL CAST PARTY
Debby Inman

The “Scrooge” All Cast Party will be Friday, January 22nd at 7:00pm in the gym.  Please bring you, your family, and a dish of food to share.  We will eat and watch the DVD of this year’s production.

SERMON SERIES
January 10th – “What Does The Bible Say About                                                 Wealth & Riches?”
January 17th – “Who Are You Working For?”
January 24th – “Why Is Tithing Such An Issue?”
January 31st – “What Is The Law Of                                                                                 Reciprocity?”
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Amplified will be leaving for Nashville to record our first album on Friday, January 15th.  We are thankful for your continued support of our ministry and would be grateful for your prayers during this time of travel and recording.  We still have a financial need to help cover our lodging and travel expenses.  To sow into our ministry, please write “Amplified” on your giving envelope.  “Thank You!!”
DCRM
Mick & Deb McCammack

“Thank you” to everyone who provided Christmas items for the men and women of Water Street Mission and Grace House.  Your contributions were needed, enjoyed, and helped to make a Blessed Christmas for ALL!!
May Blessings be yours in 2010!
2009 GIVING RECORDS

Please pick up your 2009 giving records at the Information Booth.
“THANK YOU!”

“Thank you” to the following people for helping get the Scrooge set and Christmas decorations down and put away:        Darin Barnes
Sue Barter
Joseph Campbell
Denis and Debbie Cole
Grace House Ladies
Scott and Debby Inman
Jon and Theresa Medler
Pastor Doug