$ $ $ $ $ $ $ Gordon Church of God Newsletter Volume 57, Issue 3 –March NOTE FROM THE PASTOR WORKERS IN THE CHURCH FOR MARCH GREETERS 3—Sanders 10– Schmidt 17– Stone 24- Adkinson 31– Bruce USHERS Jim Irwin Dave Hatch Ernie Hatch SLIDES SPECIALS/ OFFERTORY/ SKITS 3- Shirley Adkinson 3– Communion/ Bill Combs 10-Gary Ruse / 10– Krystal & Shaniah Stormy Hunter Freeseman 17– Bryce Fultz 17– Bill Combs, Carol Nickolisen, Gary Ruse, Mel Strasburger 24– Gary Ruse / 24-Sean Combs, Mel Stormy Hunter Strasburger 31- Shirley Adkinson 31– Choir This April 26 & 27 the Lincoln Christian Women Connection ladies will host our Spring convention. We are looking forward to getting the registration forms soon and making our plans. We hope to have a good number of ladies who can go. Sounds like they are having a fun time planning a great event. WORSHIP TEAM 3— TEAM #1—Bill Combs, Krystal Freeseman, Carol Nickolisen, Sharon Witt 10—TEAM #1—Bill Combs, Krystal Freeseman, Carol Nickolisen, Sharon Witt 17– TEAM #2—Morey & Dorothy Bruce, Gerry Powell, Myra Ward 24- TEAM #2—Morey & Dorothy Bruce, Gerry Powell, Myra Ward 31– BOTH WORSHIP TEAMS THURSDAY WORSHIP PRACTICE March 7th—7 p.m. with Team #1 March 21st—7 p.m. with Team #2 Faith Promise News The Faith Promise Committee met and set a new budget for this year. The monies we receive this year will be spent as follows: Set Items: $1,000—Bernie Barton –Living Link $25– per child / per month for Children of Promise $400– Rose Fry per month Percentage giving based on monthly offerings: Local: 10% - Alliance Indian Mission 10% - Lakota Hope Ministry 10% - Church Philippian Fund 5%- Christian Radio Fund Overseas: 10%- Compelled by Christ— Keith & Bonnie Barker Honduras 10% - Sister Phyllis Newby & the Church of God in Haiti 5% - CBH—Christians Broadcasting Hope Our new ministry is Compelled by Christ with missionaries Keith and Bonnie Barker. They work with a children’s home in Honduras. These individuals are past associates and friends of Pastor Fultz’s. To learn more about their ministry, please visit http://www.compelledbychrist.com or visit with Pastor Fultz. Faith Promise Financial Report— JANUARY GIVING—$658 &300 Sent Out: Children of Promise port 100.00 Rose Fry 400.00 Becky Baker 91.00 Regular sup- James & Alliance Indian HIS KIDS BENEFIT FOR JAGGER’S FAMILY— Honestly Intelligently Seeking God Saturday, March 9th, In HIS KIDS the children have been challenged to learn a verse every week. In January each person involved with HIS KIDS was given a book called The Joshua Code which gives a wonderful devotion on verses the author felt are very important for everyone to learn. So the leaders read for their own edification and help the kids understand the verse that they are learning for that week. Then every 5th week we have a revue night for the kids to say the verses to their shepherds. We were well pleased with the results of the first month. The revue nights are coupled with a movie and celebrating of birthdays. Each time we do this we need about 3 dozen cupcakes. We would love to have someone to volunteer to provide decorated cupcakes (doesn't have to be fancy) for March 27. Also remember that a wonderful way that you can serve the Lord is to help provide a simple supper for the children -- pair up with a friend if you wish. Sign up on the list and have fun. SERMONS ALA CARTE The Sheridan County Ministerial Association invites us to attend the annual Lenten luncheons in observance of the Lenten Season. They are held every Wednesday at 12 p.m. at the Gordon United Methodist Fellowship Hall. Lunch is provided by the hosting churches for a freewill donation. All efforts are made to ensure people can attend and return to work within the hour. Our church will serve this Wednesday, March 6th. We encourage to come and support our pastor. If you are interested in helping with the meal, please contact Shirley Adkinson. don American Legion. The dinner will be provided by Co-op. Serving will begin at 5 p.m. and run to approximately 6:30 p.m. There will be a free-will offering for the meal. Following dinner, there will be an auction. There is need for donated salads or desserts. To help or if you have any questions, please contact Gary Ruse or Jody Elsie (360-0635). ANNIVERSARIES, BIRTHDAYS, & CHURCH CALENDAR For March 3—Sunday Worship 10:45 a.m. Carry-In Dinner after service 4– Gerry Powell Nancy Peterson 5— LEADERSHIP TEAM MEETING—7 p.m. 6—Sermons Ala Carte—12 p.m.—Church of God-UMC HIS KIDS—6 p.m. 7—Worship Team #1 practice—7 p.m. MEN’S BREAKFAST—6:30 a.m. 9—Benefit Dinner for the Jagger’s—5 p.m. 10—Sunday Worship—10: 45 a.m. 11– Zella Ballinger 13—Sermons Ala Carte—12 p.m.—St. Leo’s Catholic Church at UMC HIS KIDS - 6 p.m. 14—Russ Mullanix 17—Sunday Worship—10:45 a.m. Randy & Laurie Eisenbraun 20—Sermons Ala Carte— 12 p.m.- Gordon Berean Church at UMC HIS KIDS—6 p.m. 21—Worship Team #2 Practice—7 p.m. 24—Sunday Worship—10:45 a.m.—Palm Sunday 26—Hadley Banks 27—HIS KIDS—6 p.m. 28—Maundy Thursday Service—6:30 p.m. Light Meal to be served Wilma Ballinger Megan & James Neeley 29—Good Friday 31– Easter Sunday—10: 45 a.m. Gordon Church of God P.O. Box 386 318 West 2nd St. Gordon, NE 69343 Kind Industrious Doing Good So ready to learn a benefit dinner / auction will be held at the Gor-