I was talking to my friend the other day, telling her how I feel as though my testimony doesn’t have much to it. I was born and raised in a Christian home and accepted Christ into my life at a young age. I’ve never really had any huge revelations or hardships or anything really inspiring happen to me. I grew up hearing these beautiful testimonies. My friend then said something that will stick with me for the rest of my life. She said “You know how people who are born rich can sometimes take it for granted? Or people who were born into royalty may take it for granted? Well, that’s us. We were born into royalty. We are beyond blessed, and we take it for granted that we were born into a family who loves the Lord…” God made sure to ground me in my faith in this way. But ultimately what makes each person’s story so incredible is the moment they choose to follow Christ. Whatever your story is, it is going to be a masterpiece created by God. You will look back on it and see how much God has loved you so unconditionally. You will see His faithfulness and evidence in your life, and it will contribute to a beautiful, ongoing testimony. ~ MerriLee Lindburg Starting Point Sundays at 9:50 in the foyer children Nursery: Age 0-2 Sundays During 8:15 & 11 a.m. services Downstairs REGISTER AT DESK IN GYM FOR: Plugged In: Age 2-Grade 5 Sundays, 9:43-10:45 a.m. PBn’J & JAM: Ages 3-6, 8:15 & 11 a.m. services Treasure Seekers: Grades 1-6, Sundays - both services AWANA: K - 6th Grade Wednesdays 6-7:30 pm youth adult MAC @ 9:43: Sundays 9:43-10:45 a.m. Grades 6-8, Youth Room Grades 9-12, Room 110 Worship Services: Sundays 8:15 & 11:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m. DIG: Grades 6-8, Tuesdays 6:30-8:45 p.m. Youth Room Life Groups: Fill out the Welcome Card in the seatback Summit: Grades 9-12, Wednesdays 7:00-9:00 p.m. Youth Room (Website or Info Desk for details) MAC @ 9:43: Sundays 9:43-10:45 a.m. Various Bible Studies: financial General Budget Giving $ 17,298 Needed Weekly $ 21,321 Total 2015 Short $ 16,441 Missions Giving $ 944 Missions 2015 YTD $ 18,395 News you can use… Associates of the Week: Berney & Kari are our newest Associates. They serve in Southeast Asia to evangelize the lost and train national believers to plant multiplying churches among an unreached people group there. Cards are available in the rack beside the Info Desk. Boldly and abundantly share the great news, flowing out of a growing love for the Father and these people. Holy Spirit to help in language learning along with strength and perseverance to daily press on. Visas - both for an approved student visa for Indonesia in March and provision for the right means of entry into Malaysia this coming fall. Farmer Needed - The Sayre’s 1/2 acre pumpkin patch needs a paid caretaker for the summer. The main work will be weeding 2-4 times per week. Fertilizing, planting, and harvesting will be done by volunteers from MAC. Interested? Contact John Bradford, 251-3110. Spring Break Schedule - There will be no Plugged In, Fuel, MAC@9:43 or Lattes happening on Sunday, March 29th, the 1st Sunday of Spring Break. JAM, PB’nJ and Nursery will be available during both morning services. Also, there will not be any Youth Groups on March 31st or April 1st. Marriage Encounter - First Alliance Church in Great Falls is hosting a Marriage Encounter May 1-3. For information contact Pastor John & Doris Reese (406) 452-8647 or [email protected]. Do You Know of a Need? Connect to Serve C2S - is a Connections group that serves in our community on Sundays during MAC@9:43. If you know of a need that this group could possibly meet on a Sunday morning, fill out a card from the Outreach Kiosk and Angie Violette will contact you regarding the need. If you have a need for prayer during the week, contact Bonnie at [email protected] or 251-3983. Over the weekend please call Mary Morman at 552-5494. Summer Adventure Week 2015, “From Creation to the Cross” is the week of June 15th-19th this year. This event draws hundreds of children to MAC and we would love your help! If you are willing to volunteer, please complete a volunteer form (located in the seatbacks in the worship center), or contact Elyse at 251-3983, Ext. 28 or [email protected]. At MAC, we’re part of something BIGGER than ourselves. Regular worship services at MAC will be replaced on April 19th by ONE service at 9:30 a.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn. Discovery Alliance Church and Zootown Church will be joining MAC for this worship event. Guest speaker is John Stumbo, president of the C&MA. Childcare for ages 0-5 will be provided. Good Friday Service - A time of worship and reflection on Friday, April 3rd, from 6:00-7:00 p.m. Nursery will be provided (0-2 years). Join us for Resurrection Sunday Services on Sunday, April 5th at 8:15 a.m. or 11:00 a.m. (there will be no Third Service that day). There will be coffee and snacks in the foyer and activities for children in the gym between services. Invitations for Easter Sunday are available today at the Info Desk or the MACKIDS desk in the gym. El Salvador Meeting Today! There will be a meeting today from 3:00-5:00 p.m. in Room 106 to discuss the spring El Salvador missions’ trip which has been rescheduled for May 15-23. A critical need is for construction workers to help enlarge the guesthouse and office area of the Envision center there. In addition, a sports outreach to an American football team that Richard Mullinax coaches will be a focus. For more info go to the MAC website or contact John Bradford, 251-3110. The deadline for sign-ups is March 22nd. The All Night Party is April 17th this year! We are now starting to collect prizes. We are in need of an iPad Mini, Dre Beats (headphones), TV, Mall Gift Card, iPod Touch, or monetary donations. If you have any questions, please contact the Youth Staff at 251-3983, Ext. 22 or [email protected]. Scan this code to go directly to the Missoula Alliance Church app page. Helping people connect with Jesus. 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