TH E HANDOUT APRIL 12, 2015 | ALL THE LATEST HAPPENINGS AT ENGEDI CHURCH NEW HERE? WELCOME! We’re a community of people from different backgrounds who are just trying to figure out what it means to follow Jesus today. If you’re asking questions about faith and spirituality, we’d love for you to join us in our classes, events, and ask us questions. If you’re new here and want to know more about us, we’d love to talk with you. Stop by the info table in the lobby or fill out the form on back, and we’ll be in touch. OUR CABLE PRACTICES The five practices below serve as guidelines for a way of life that best helps us live in and share the kingdom of God. îî Care for the poor and the vulnerable. îî Acknowledge our journey with one another. îî Bless our world with contagious love and grace. îî Listen for God’s voice and learn from His Word. îî Eat with others outside our normal social circle. #JESUSCONVOS Our Current Series Jesus talked with people from all backgrounds. The rich and the poor, power brokers and outcasts, parents and singles—Jesus interacted with them all. If you hear something that helps you, feel free to share what you learn online using #jesusconvos. BIBLE READING Want a great to grow closer to Jesus? Spend time reading what he said! We have several resources available to help you along at engedichurch.com/bible. Check ‘em out! ENCOUNTER Wednesday, April 15, 6:30–7:30pm Take a break from worrying about your taxes and join others in the Engedi community on April 15. We’ll meet for a powerful night of prayer and worship. Find more information at engedichurch.com/encounter. THE SOAP PROJECT Saturday, April 25 | Training: 9am–12pm Volunteering (with lunch) 12–3pm Events that draw tourists have the potential to increase human trafficking. Traffickers transport girls—victims— into an area to meet increased demand. With over 70 countries represented at Tulip Time, we want to prepare and educate our local hotels. Attend a training by Theresa Flores, SOAP founder and trafficking survivor, then stay to label soap with the Human Trafficking Hotline on the label, and get the soap into area hotels prior to Tulip Time. Visit Jodi at the info table or engedichurch.com/soap for more information. SOAP (Save Our Adolescents from Prostitution) is an organization working to rescue victims and raise awareness about human trafficking. THE FRONT DOOR CLASS Saturday, April 18, 9–11:30am What’s Engedi all about? What makes us tick? Find the answers to these questions and more at the Front Door Class. This one-session class led by elders from Engedi covers everything you need to know about partnership. It answers questions and is the first step to become a partner. To register for the class, visit engedichurch.com/frontdoor. CONNECT WITH ENGEDI CHURCH Place in the drop boxes by the large sliding doors or email [email protected]. FF FF FF FF FF FF FF I’m new here! I’d like more info about Engedi. Please keep me updated about Engedi via email. Please change my contact info. I want to join a CABLE group at Engedi Church. I put my trust in Jesus for the first time! Tell me about new local serving opportunities. Other. Name: Street: City, State: Zip: Email: Considering becoming a follower of Jesus? Want a safe place to process your questions and doubts and just talk it out? Pastor Brian and Pastor Edgar will host a discussion-based gathering. We’ll bring the coffee, you bring the questions. Sign up at the info table or at engedichurch.com/coffeeandquestions. JOIN A GROUP The fact is that true life-change and effective discipleship can only take place in the context of life-giving relationships. If you’re looking for a way to be encouraged and challenged, to grow in community, develop spiritual disciplines, and engage with the mission of expanding the kingdom of God in our city, then take the next step. Stop by the info table or use the attached tear-off slip. THE FAMILY SERVE Tuesday, April 21 at 7pm or Wednesday, April 22 at 7pm Help serve the Holland Rescue Mission. The Mission founded the Restoration Academy, a 48-week faith-based residential recovery program for those in the community who struggle with destructive life issues like drug and alcohol abuse, past criminal history, or continuing homelessness. We’ll serve by sorting, organizing, tagging, and cleaning donated items. Help move the Mission one step closer towards transforming lives. This is a great chance for families with kids school age and up. Contact Anthony at [email protected]. All Tread course marshals and kids fun run helpers need to attend a brief, required training on April 19 at 12:30pm. Here you’ll receive your course location, instructions for race day, and your Tulip Time volunteer shirt. Lunch is provided. (Hospitality tent and start/finish volunteers do not need to attend training.) Contact [email protected] for more info. COFFEE AND QUESTIONS Saturday, April 18, 9:30–10:30am TREAD MARSHAL TRAINING April 19 at 12:30pm Phone: ( ) ¿HABLAS ESPAÑOL? Tenemos interpretación disponible para los servicios de las 11am. Puedes recoger tus audífonos en el centro de información. We have interpretation available at the 11am gatherings. Pick up your headphones at the information table. HEARING LOOP INSTALLED Please switch your hearing aid to T-coil. WE HAVE WIFI The password is engediguestwifi. FINANCES THROUGH FEBRUARY 2015 75% of fiscal year Actual Income* Actual Expenses** Actual Surplus $1,058,156 $1,048,539 $9,617 Budget Income*** Budget Expenses Budget Deficit $870,869 $912,297 ($41,428) * Summary does not include Revolution 710. ** Includes $80,000 parking lot resurfacing expense *** Twenty-five percent of our budgeted income goes to missional initiatives. REVOLUTION 710 Total Committed Total Received $3,592,262 $3,372,444
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