March 2010 Newsletter
From the Pastor
I am writing at St. V's as my sister Joyce is having surgery. Last night
we were with Pleda and Kiplyn Phommalee as their house was burning. Tomorrow is the visitation
for Jonathan Main's dad. So as I attempt to write my newsletter article, everything seems to be unimportant.
Actually life is like this. We can be doing our everyday plans in life,
but if something happens, all priorities can change. Tragedy usually makes us realize priorities real
quick. I believe it is important for us to keep our priorities in line with what God would want us to
focus on. Jesus said with food and clothes to be content. If we keep our priorities simple then we
won't get too far from where God wants us. We also won't get so uptight and frustrated with things
that don't really matter.
New Youth Building
We are continuing to put together the cost of the youth building. Once we get the costs we will get the approval of the elders and deacons,
then we will have a special congregational meeting to get their approval. Hopefully we can have a meeting by the end of March.
Fostoria Youth
The Fostoria youth will be going bowling on March 21st. We will leave CGS Wayne at 12:00 and go
to Wendy's in Fostoria at 12:30. After lunch we will go bowling in Fostoria.
The Followers Visit CGS
On February 21, CGS enjoyed having The Followers share with us. The Followers are children from 18 different area churches. This music ministry
gives children an opportunity to worship the Lord. Below are pictures from this special event.
Sunday Morning Life Groups
Mark your calendars for the new set of Sunday Morning Life Groups which begins on March 7 at 9:00. As always, there are several
different topics with a wide variety of appeal, regardless of your current life situation. Read the class descriptions below and
join the group that interests you most. Your Christian walk will be strengthened and your witness to others will be enhanced. Don't
forget to arrive early at 8:45 for coffee, juice, and breakfast.
Is Christ Really God?
Josh McDowell explains "The vast majority of our churched young people do not believe that Christ is the true Son of God, yet do believe
that ‘good works' will earn them a place in heaven. We must correct our young people's distorted view of Christianity and lead them to a
face-to-face encounter with the God of redemption who transforms lives." All of us share the responsibility to raise up the next
Christian generation by sharing God's absolute truth with them and refuting the false, postmodern, secular message that so pervades
every aspect of society. Come join us for this video series as we watch, learn, and discuss.
Essentials of Discipline: What's OK, What's Not, and What Works
Every child needs discipline and Dr. James Dobson, founder of Focus on the Family, is here with answers, insights, and solutions to
one of the biggest challenges every parent encounters. Essentials of Discipline features the most updated research on parenting, humorous
animated scenes of mom and dad on the street interviews and the kind of practical approachable teaching that can only come from
Dr. Dobson. In the Essentials of Discipline videos, you'll gain the practical understanding of dynamic biblical principles and encouragement
you need to shape your child's will without breaking his or her spirit, and feel confident in your ability to handle discipline in
a positive way.
Romans
This group will be continuing a verse-by-verse study of the Apostle Paul's letter to the Romans. Written in A.D. 57, this epistle contains
Paul's most comprehensive explanation of the gospel of Jesus Christ, covering such concepts as justification, salvation, God's grace,
and mercy. This is not a lecture class: all are invited to participate in this in-depth study of the book of Romans.
Financial Peace (Young Adults)
The Young Adult Life Group (Ages 18-30) will be studying finances this session using Dave Ramsey's material entitled "Financial Peace."
In this day and age, those two words are rarely, if ever, seen in the same sentence or used in one conversation. The Young Adult age is
the best time to learn and begin implementing Biblical principles regarding finances. As you go to college or enter the workforce, get
married, and start a family, having a firm Biblical foundation in regard to finances is imperative for a peaceful transition through the
many different aspects of this time in your life. Dave Ramsey has been from riches to rags and back again. The second time, he used
solid principles of Biblical money management. He shares many of the lessons that he has learned with the hope that we, too, can
learn from his experiences. Bring your Bible, a friend (or your spouse if married), and a desire to get your financial situation in a
peaceful place.
Pictures From Spaghetti Dinner and Game Night
Pointman Monthly Update
Check-It-Out Night
Each year we take a night to really challenge each teen to bring one friend that has not attended
Pointman before or has not been to Pointman in a long time. We do this to challenge teens to invite friends
to church and also to give them a opportunity to bring their friends on a night where we will focus on Who
Jesus is and how He can change their life. On this night we do crowd breakers, give away
prizes and also take time to promote IMPACT summer camp. We want to make sure that every teen
that comes enjoys the time and has also been given the opportunity to ask Christ in their life.
Thank You
I want to say thank you to everyone who helps make Pointman youth possible. There are so many
people to thank, but for fear of missing a name I won't try to list everyone. Without the help of so
many volunteer workers, bus drivers, musicians, and prayer intercessors, there is no chance of doing what
we do. God has blessed our youth ministry so much over the years, and I look forward to seeing what God
has lined up for us in years to come. Thank you for all of the countless hours of
prep work, video editing, music practice, prayer, patience, and other things you all do to make this
happen. Thank you so much and may God bless you in every aspect of your life for the devotion to His teenagers.
Upcoming Series at Pointman
In the second half of the month of March we will be starting a new series titled "The Ghost" In this series we will talk
about the Holy Spirit and how to be filled with the Holy Spirit. I believe that we all need the Holy Spirit in order to
survive in this world that we live in. I believe that teenagers need the Holy Spirit to guide them as they attend school, play sports,
and hang with their friends. I believe that this will be a great series for our teens, and I look forward to see what God
does in the lives of the teens as they seek God and allow the Holy Spirit to work in and through them.
"The Ghost" will start on Wednesday March 24th and will run through April 14th. If you have any questions about
Pointman or about the upcoming series, please contact me anytime.
—Pastor Jeremy
IMPACT Summer Camp Dates to Remember
April 7th $50.00 Deposits due
May 26th Final Payments due
June 21st First day of IMPACT
June 25th Last day of IMPACT
Send questions to info@goodshepherdwayne.org
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