Lake Stevens Family Church

What a Depressing Day!

I heard something rather interesting early this morning. Statistically, you and I just came through the ‘most depressing day of the year’. The first Monday of the last full week of January is statistically the most depressing day of the entire year. Why? Well researches point to three different factors, one: many people are tiring of the grey, gloomy days of Winter; two: many people are having sticker-shock as they receive their Christmas credit card statements and lastly most people are throwing out their New Year’s Resolutions! Interesting!

I want to encourage you this week to ‘be encouraged’. Remember, Jesus has a greater love for you than you can imagine. God loves you. He cares about you, your needs, your situation and total life. He’s ready to celebrate with you and desires greatly to bless your life.

If you need a bit of encouragement today here is your prescription: find someone to encourage today and encourage them. If you want to feel good about who you are today, find someone that you can make feel great about themselves today. Whatever you desire right now, look to be that for someone else TODAY.

We all look forward to worshipping with you this weekend at one of our Weekend Gatherings.

Blessings,

Virgil

	What a Depressing Day! I heard something rather interesting early this morning. Statistically, you and I just came through the ‘most depressing day of the year’. The first Monday of the last full week of January is statistically the most depressing day of the entire year. Why? Well researches point to three different factors, one: many people are tiring of the grey, gloomy days of Winter; two: many people are having sticker-shock as they receive their Christmas credit card statements and lastly most people are throwing out their New Year’s Resolutions! Interesting! I want to encourage you this week to ‘be encouraged’. Remember, Jesus has a greater love for you than you can imagine. God loves you. He cares about you, your needs, your situation and total life. He’s ready to celebrate with you and desires greatly to bless your life. If you need a bit of encouragement today here is your prescription: find someone to encourage today and encourage them. If you want to feel good about who you are today, find someone that you can make feel great about themselves today. Whatever you desire right now, look to be that for someone else TODAY. We all look forward to worshipping with you this weekend at one of our Weekend Gatherings. Blessings, Virgil		Pastor Virgil: "Why We Need Each Other" - MP3 - Sermon notes: GIF\| PDF
	UPCOMING EVENTS New Ladies Bible Study Group & Fellowship Ladies, are you looking to develop lasting friendships? Join us for the 2nd & 4th Wednesday of every month as we study God's word and fellowship with each other. First meeting will be January 23rd, 6:30PM. For more information contact Laurie Gibson at Gibsonlla@hotmail.com or 425.334.5900 (Church Office) Missions Trip Meeting: Have you ever wanted to go on a Missions' Trip? Now's your chance. We are planning a trip to Mexico, July 11th-July 18th. Join us January 27th - following the second service for a one hour meeting. We are inviting anyone to attend. If you have any questions, please contact Vickie Millhouse at millhousemenagerie@earthlink.net. See you Sunday, January 27th!!! Membership Sunday: January 27th, Lake Stevens Family Church wil be introducing our newest members. If you are interested in finding out more about church membership contact the church office at LSFC@LakeStevensChurch.com or 425.334.5900. Youth Winter Camp If your student is between the 6^th & 12^th grade they are not going to want to miss out on this year’s Winter Retreat. That’s right, February 15-17, 2008 our students will be heading to LEAVENWORTH for some great speaking, worship, & of course LOTS of fun!!! Cost will be $140 per student, and $10 discount for each additional family member. Activities include: Skiing and Snowboarding at Steven’s Pass (cost is extra), shopping, snow football, city wide scavenger hunt. We will be staying at the Icicle Inn. (For those that attended Summer Camp and Youth Conference – Jeremy Johnson will be speaking.) Sign up now!! Please Contact Angela Brown for more information at Angela@LakeStevensChurch.com or 425.334.5900.If you have any questions about these upcoming events please email us or call 425.334.5900.

	UPCOMING MESSAGES I Love My Church 01/06/08 - It's All About Belonging 01/20/08 - Why We Need Each Other 01/27/08 - Helping Each Other Grow 02/03/08 - Reaching Out Together 02/10/08 - Living A Generous Life You will not want to miss any of these incredible weekend messages. But if you do miss a week, make sure you subscribe to our weekly “podcast”. All of our weekend messages are available online at www.lakestevenschurch.com.

	WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK Sunday - Lake Stevens Community Kid's Choir Kids – ages K-7^th grade - Join us, Sunday’s, from 4:30-6:00PM. We sing High Powered, High Energy Songs…teaching the kids’ the importance of worship. For more information contact Angela Brown at angela@lakestevenschurch.com or 425.334.5900. Tuesday - Volleyball (A-Level Play) 8:00 -10:00 PM at the Snohomish Boys and Girls Club. Enjoy an energetic workout with friends from church and the community! Contact Virgil Brown: virgil@lakestevenschurch.com Wednesday - Poker and Wings 6:30 PM at various locations. Guys hanging out, playing poker, eating wings, getting to know each other. Contact John Shorb: john.shorb@cedarpark.org Thursday - Mom's Play Group For mothers of children ages birth through preschool. Come fellowship with other moms and let the little ones play! Meets Thursdays at 11:00 AM at Brittney Shorb 's house. Contact: bshorbie@hotmail.com for more information. Thursday - Volleyball (C-Level Play) 7:30 - 10:00 PM at Lake Stevens Middle School. Enjoy an energetic workout with friends from church and the community! Contact Virgil Brown: virgil@lakestevenschurch.com		For more information on Small Groups, visit our our website.
	KIDS' MINISTRIES This week’s Nursery Teachers: 9:30 am = Emily M./Andrew K. 11:00 am = Amanda V./Summer V. This week’s Elementary Teachers (K - 5th): 9:30 am = Jody & Dan H. 11:00 am = Brittney S./Heather S. We are always looking to add people to our great team of teachers and helpers…Get involved – you will find great reward!!! For more information on how you can get involved in our children’s department, contact bshorbie@hotmail.com If you'd like to be a part of the great kids' leadership team - please contact Angela Brown at angela@lakestevenschurch.com


	MUSIC Psalm 96:1-2 says, “Sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth. Sing to the Lord, praise His name; proclaim his salvation day after day.” Weekend Music for January 20th: Song by Artist from Album: Your Grace is Enough by Chris Tomlin from Arriving Lord, I Give You My Heart by Reuben Morgan from World Through Your Eyes I Am Free by Jon Egan from iWorship: Platinum Friend of God by Israel Houghton from Lakewood Church & Orchestra
	CONTACTING US Virgil Brown - Lead Pastor - virgil@lakestevenschurch.com Angela Brown - Music - angela@lakestevenschurch.com David Masse - Music Associate - david@lakestevenschurch.com Rick Doucette - Media Director - rick@lakestevenschurch.com