Dear Friends,
Men are invited to breakfast Thursday in the Landers … Men’s softball starts Monday … Church pool party is June 3 at the North Complex … “The Life-Ready Woman” Bible study begins June 6 … Our mission teams need prayer and support as they prepare and travel … Click the headline for more.

For The Men

Men are invited to join in fellowship at breakfast in the Landers, 6-7:15 a.m. this Thursday, May 17. Contact Seth Gschwandegger at franzdoberman@suddenlink.net.

Good sports are invited to join our men’s church softball league team. Games are Monday nights through the summer, one hour each, usually two games a night at the North Complex. Play every game or when you can. Games start next week, May 21. Contact Michael Ferry, michaeljferry@yahoo.com or (870) 421-4704 to sign up.

Pool Party

Join us for a Fellowship pool party 6-8 p.m. Sunday, June 3, at the North Complex. Please sign up in the church lobby if you can provide snacks.

Women’s Bible Study

Women are encouraged to join in “The Life-Ready Woman: Thriving In A Do-It-All World,” an eight-week Bible study featuring Shaunti Feldhahn. Two sessions are offered, 10-11:30 a.m. or 6:30-8 p.m., Wednesdays beginning June 6 in the Landers. The study will break for the July 4 holiday. Contact Faith Posey at 805-8049 or poseygals@yahoo.com, or Cathy Castleman at ccastleman@suddenlink.net.

Missions

Please be in prayer for our mission teams serving overseas or preparing to go. Also, our church will be supporting several college students in summer ministries, including Samantha Wilson, who will be working in street evangelism, church planting and in an orphanage in South Africa, and Caleb Posey, who will be working in India helping plan and build a school. We will have more information to come about these student trips.

Connect

Connect with those we don’t know at the service each Sunday by offering a warm welcome to our many visitors and new faces. Connect+Scripture offers a five-days-a-week schedule to read the Bible in a year, and an archive of devotionals by Fellowship members who followed the plan in 2011.

Small Groups, Events

We have many small groups meeting on various days and times, each with their own membership focus. See our posters in the Landers lobby or check online at our Small Groups page. Contact the church office at 698-9244 or reply to this e-mail to find a group that can help you work toward a better relationship with Christ.

Youth Ministry: Seventh to 12th graders share in worship and learning about God from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays at the church office, 276 E. Main.

Junior High Girls/Boys Small Groups: On break into June. Cory Williams leads the boys and Stacey Williams leads the girls, meeting Sundays at 2 p.m. in the Landers. Students are invited to join at any time; contact Cory and Stacey (cswilliams08@gmail.com), or Christian Baxter (christian.baxter@hotmail.com) for more details.

High School Boys/Girls Small Groups: Tim Oster leads 10th-12th grade boys at 2 p.m. Sundays in the Landers. Julie Roulier leads 10th-12th grade girls at 7:15 p.m. Sundays at her home, 34 Big Pine Road. Students are invited to join at any time; contact Tim Oster, Julie Roulier (sjroul@gmail.com), or Christian Baxter (christian.baxter@hotmail.com) for more details.

Adult Single Ladies Small Group: The group led by Kristi Price and Denise Davis is on hiatus. We will give notice when the group will resume.

Young At Heart Small Group: Les Frensley, 613-3151, leads the group meeting at 9:30 a.m. Sundays in the church office, 276 E. Main.

Young Families Group 1: Led by Han Ong and Christian Baxter, the group meets every other Sunday at 4 p.m.

McClain Young Families Group: Led by Chuck McClain, the group meets Sundays at 5 p.m. Contact Stacy McClain (stacylmcclain@yahoo.com) for more details.

Fretwell Group: Stan and Shanna Fretwell lead a small group meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Sundays at the Landers. Childcare provided. Contact Shanna, 870-262-7435, to join the group.

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Sermon 05-13-2012

Dear Friends,
Ladies are invited to tea this Saturday in the Landers … Men are invited to breakfast in the Landers on May 17 … Men’s softball starts May 21 … “The Life-Ready Woman” Bible study begins June 6 … Our mission teams need prayer and support as they prepare for May and June trips … Details and other news …

Ladies’ Tea

The Children’s Ministry and Women’s Ministry call ladies of ALL ages to join us for a tea at 10 a.m. this Saturday, May 12. We will meet in the Landers for a morning of fun, food and fellowship to connect all generations. Bring a finger food, a friend and your favorite teacup. To sign up, please e-mail stacylmcclain@yahoo.com.

For The Men

Men are invited to join in fellowship at breakfast in the Landers, 6-7:15 a.m. Thursday, May 17. Please sign up in the lobby or contact Seth Gschwandegger at franzdoberman@suddenlink.net.

Good sports are invited to join our men’s church softball league team. Games are Monday nights through the summer, one hour each, usually two games a night at the North Complex. Play every game or when you can. We’ll practice May 14; games start May 21. Contact Michael Ferry, michaeljferry@yahoo.com or (870) 421-4704 to sign up.

Women’s Bible Study

Women are encouraged to join in “The Life-Ready Woman: Thriving in a do-it-all world,” a six-week Bible study featuring Shaunti Feldhahn. Two sessions are offered, 10-11:30 a.m. or 6:30-8 p.m., Wednesdays beginning June 6 in the Landers. The study will break for the July 4 holiday and finish in late July. Contact Faith Posey at 805-8049 or poseygals@yahoo.com, or Cathy Castleman at ccastleman@suddenlink.net.

Missions

Mission teams are intensely preparing for departures in May and June. Please be in prayer for our church members who are going. If anyone would still like to give to offset the personal financial cost of our mission team members, please donate through the offering box on Sunday or by sending a donation to the office. The need is greater this year because of increased plane fares and gasoline prices. To give specifically for a trip or person, please designate that in the memo line on your check.

Connect

Connect with those we don’t know at the service each Sunday by offering a warm welcome to our many visitors and new faces. Connect+Scripture offers a five-days-a-week schedule to read the Bible in a year, and an archive of devotionals by Fellowship members who followed the plan in 2011.

Small Groups, Events

We have many small groups meeting on various days and times, each with their own membership focus. See our posters in the Landers lobby or check online at our Small Groups page. Contact the church office at 698-9244 or reply to this e-mail to find a group that can help you work toward a better relationship with Christ.

Youth Ministry: Seventh to 12th graders share in worship and learning about God from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays at the church office, 276 E. Main.

Junior High Girls/Boys Small Groups: On break into June. Cory Williams leads the boys and Stacey Williams leads the girls, meeting Sundays at 2 p.m. in the Landers. Students are invited to join at any time; contact Cory and Stacey (cswilliams08@gmail.com), or Christian Baxter (christian.baxter@hotmail.com) for more details.

High School Boys/Girls Small Groups: Tim Oster leads 10th-12th grade boys at 2 p.m. Sundays in the Landers. Julie Roulier leads 10th-12th grade girls at 7:15 p.m. Sundays at her home, 34 Big Pine Road. Students are invited to join at any time; contact Tim Oster, Julie Roulier (sjroul@gmail.com), or Christian Baxter (christian.baxter@hotmail.com) for more details.

Adult Single Ladies Small Group: The group led by Kristi Price and Denise Davis is on hiatus. We will give notice when the group will resume.

Young At Heart Small Group: Les Frensley, 613-3151, leads the group meeting at 9:30 a.m. Sundays in the church office, 276 E. Main.

Young Families Group 1: Led by Han Ong and Christian Baxter, the group meets every other Sunday at 4 p.m.

McClain Young Families Group: Led by Chuck McClain, the group meets Sundays at 5 p.m. Contact Stacy McClain (stacylmcclain@yahoo.com) for more details.

Fretwell Group: Stan and Shanna Fretwell lead a small group meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Sundays at the Landers. Childcare provided. Contact Shanna, 870-262-7435, to join the group.

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Sermon 05-06-2012

Dear Friends,
National Day of Prayer is this Thursday … Ladies are invited to a dinner this Friday and a tea May 12 in the Landers … Baby Dedication will be this Sunday during the service … Our mission teams need prayer and support as they prepare for May and June trips … Details and other news …

Men’s Breakfast

Men are invited to join in fellowship at breakfast in the Landers, 6-7:15 a.m. Thursday, May 17. Please sign up in the lobby or contact Seth Gschwandegger at franzdoberman@suddenlink.net.

National Day of Prayer

The Batesville observance of the National Day of Prayer, this Thursday, May 3, begins with lunch at 11 a.m. at the Municipal Building, 500 E. Main St., followed by prayer at noon.

Baby Dedication

Baby Dedication will be this Sunday, May 6, during the service.

For The Ladies

All ladies of Fellowship are invited to a fun dinner at 6:30 p.m. this Friday, May 4. Join us in the Landers for Chinese food, visiting and hearing about our missionaries in the Far East. We will also be talking about exciting opportunities coming up this summer for the ladies of Fellowship.

The Children’s Ministry and Women’s Ministry call ladies of ALL ages to join us for a tea at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12. We will meet in the Landers for a morning of fun, food and fellowship to connect all generations. Bring a finger food, a friend and your favorite teacup. Please sign up in the lobby or e-mail stacylmcclain@yahoo.com.

Financial Report

Fellowship’s 2011 Financial Update:
2011 income: $341,461.68
2011 budget spending: $291,085.81
2011 additional spending to complete Landers renovation: $57,406.67
Bank balance, March 31 2012: $74,978.89

Missions

Mission teams are intensely preparing for departures in May and June. Please be in prayer for our church members who are going. If anyone would still like to give to offset the personal financial cost of our mission team members, please donate through the offering box on Sunday or by sending a donation to the office. The need is greater this year because of increased plane fares and gasoline prices. To give specifically for a trip or person, please designate that in the memo line on your check.

Connect

Connect with those we don’t know at the service each Sunday by offering a warm welcome to our many visitors and new faces. Connect+Scripture offers a five-days-a-week schedule to read the Bible in a year, and an archive of devotionals by Fellowship members who followed the plan in 2011.

Small Groups, Events

We have many small groups meeting on various days and times, each with their own membership focus. See our posters in the Landers lobby or check online at our Small Groups page. Contact the church office at 698-9244 or reply to this e-mail to find a group that can help you work toward a better relationship with Christ.

Youth Ministry: Seventh to 12th graders share in worship and learning about God from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Wednesdays at the church office, 276 E. Main.

Junior High Girls/Boys Small Groups: On break into June. Cory Williams leads the boys and Stacey Williams leads the girls, meeting Sundays at 2 p.m. in the Landers. Students are invited to join at any time; contact Cory and Stacey (cswilliams08@gmail.com), or Christian Baxter (christian.baxter@hotmail.com) for more details.

High School Boys/Girls Small Groups: Tim Oster leads 10th-12th grade boys at 2 p.m. Sundays in the Landers. Julie Roulier leads 10th-12th grade girls at 7:15 p.m. Sundays at her home, 34 Big Pine Road. Students are invited to join at any time; contact Tim Oster, Julie Roulier (sjroul@gmail.com), or Christian Baxter (christian.baxter@hotmail.com) for more details.

Adult Single Ladies Small Group: The group led by Kristi Price and Denise Davis is on hiatus. We will give notice when the group will resume.

Young At Heart Small Group: Les Frensley, 613-3151, leads the group meeting at 9:30 a.m. Sundays in the church office, 276 E. Main.

Young Families Group 1: Led by Han Ong and Christian Baxter, the group meets every other Sunday at 4 p.m.

McClain Young Families Group: Led by Chuck McClain, the group meets Sundays at 5 p.m. Contact Stacy McClain (stacylmcclain@yahoo.com) for more details.

Fretwell Group: Stan and Shanna Fretwell lead a small group meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Sundays at the Landers. Childcare provided. Contact Shanna, 870-262-7435, to join the group.

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Sermon 04-29-2012

Dear Friends,
Baby Dedication will be May 6 during Sunday service … Ladies are invited to a dinner May 4 and a tea May 12 in the Landers … Our mission teams need prayer and support as they prepare for May and June trips … Details and other news …

Financial Report

Fellowship’s 2011 Financial Update:
2011 income: $341,461.68
2011 budget spending: $291,085.81
2011 additional spending to complete Landers renovation: $57,406.67
Bank balance, March 31 2012: $74,978.89

For The Ladies

All ladies of Fellowship are invited to a fun dinner at 6:30 p.m. Friday, May 4. Join us in the Landers for Chinese food, visiting and hearing about our missionaries in the Far East. We will also be talking about exciting opportunities coming up this summer for the ladies of Fellowship.

The Children’s Ministry and Women’s Ministry call ladies of ALL ages to join us for a tea at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 12. We will meet in the Landers for a morning of fun, food and fellowship to connect all generations. Bring a finger food, a friend and your favorite teacup. Please sign up in the lobby or e-mail stacylmcclain@yahoo.com.

Baby Dedication

Baby Dedication will be Sunday, May 6. If your family would like to participate, please e-mail Kim Johnson at momoffourcuties@gmail.com or contact the church office at 698-9244.

Missions

Mission teams are intensely preparing for departures in May and June. Please be in prayer for our church members who are going. If anyone would still like to donate to offset the personal financial cost of our mission team members, please give through the offering box on Sunday or by sending a donation to the office. The need is greater this year because of increased plane fares and gasoline prices. To give specifically for a trip or person, please designate that in the memo line on your check.

Connect

Connect with those we don’t know at the service each Sunday by offering a warm welcome to our many visitors and new faces. Connect+Scripture offers a five-days-a-week schedule to read the Bible in a year, and an archive of devotionals by Fellowship members who followed the plan in 2011.

Small Groups, Events

We have many small groups meeting on various days and times, each with their own membership focus. See our posters in the Landers lobby or check online at our Small Groups page. Contact the church office at 698-9244 or reply to this e-mail to find a group that can help you work toward a better relationship with Christ.

Youth Ministry: Seventh to 12th graders share in worship and learning about God from 6:30-7:45 p.m. every Wednesday at the church office, 276 E. Main.

Junior High Girls/Boys Small Groups: On break into June. Cory Williams leads the boys and Stacey Williams leads the girls, meeting Sundays at 2 p.m. in the Landers. Students are invited to join at any time; contact Cory and Stacey (cswilliams08@gmail.com) or Christian Baxter (christian.baxter@hotmail.com) for more details.

High School Boys/Girls Small Groups: Tim Oster leads 10th-12th grade boys at 2 p.m. Sundays in the Landers. Julie Roulier leads 10th-12th grade girls at 7:15 p.m. Sundays at her home, 34 Big Pine Road. Students are invited to join at any time; contact Tim Oster, Julie Roulier (sjroul@gmail.com), or Christian Baxter (christian.baxter@hotmail.com) for more details.

Adult Single Ladies Small Group: The group led by Kristi Price and Denise Davis is on hiatus. We will give notice when the group will resume.

Young At Heart Small Group: Les Frensley, 613-3151, leads the group meeting at 9:30 a.m. Sundays in the church office, 276 E. Main.

Young Families Group 1: Led by Han Ong (han.ong@lyon.edu), and Christian Baxter (christian.baxter@hotmail.com), the group meets every other Sunday at 4 p.m., childcare provided. New families welcome; families now in the group have children from newborns to 7-year-olds.

McClain Young Families Group: Led by Chuck McClain, the group meets Sundays at 5 p.m. Contact Stacy McClain (stacylmcclain@yahoo.com) for more details.

Fretwell Small Group: Stan and Shanna Fretwell lead a small group meeting 6-7:30 p.m. Sundays at the Landers. Childcare provided. Contact Shanna, 870-262-7435, to join the group.

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Sermon 04-22-2012

We will have Baby Dedication during our Sunday service May 6. If your family would like to participate, please e-mail Kim Johnson at momoffourcuties@gmail.com or contact the church office at 698-9244.

The Children’s Ministry and Women’s Ministry call ladies of ALL ages to join us May 12 for tea. We will meet in the Landers for a morning of fun, food and fellowship to connect all generations. Bring a finger food, a friend and your favorite teacup. Please sign up in the lobby or e-mail stacylmcclain@yahoo.com.