FROM PASTOR VIRGIL

Volunteers @ Family Church        

Or should I be Biblical and call our “volunteers” what they really are… “ministers”.  Did you know that the Bible has given you a specific gift to be used for His glory?  God certainly did and He calls this your ministry here on Earth. 

As you look around Family Church you will see an overwhelming number of “ministers” that give of their time, talents and resources each and every week.  We are more than blessed as a church by people who give selflessly and generously.  We have people that give of their time to care for those in our nursery, we have those who give of themselves to instruct and guide our pre-school and elementary students.  We have people who open up their home weekly to the youth, men, and women of our church family.  We have a number of people who lead Bible studies, Small Groups and the practical side of our church operations.  In a word we have an “ARMY” of people that give life to our church body.  Thank you!

You are not only filling a need in our church body, you are fulfilling your God-given purpose as you give and serve others, and we as a church collectively say thank you, and that we more than appreciate what you are adding to this body of believers.

This coming weekend, here is my request….say thank you to someone that is serving in one of our weekend services.

Serving With You,

Pastor Virgil

CURRENT SERMON SERIES

Don’t Worry, Be Happy

The Beatitudes

Matthew Chapter 5

Through this series based on the Beatitudes in Matthew 5, Pastor Virgil looks at what God says about our happiness. Come learn how humility can affect our happiness and look at ways to heal a broken heart in a message on grief. Also learn how Jesus teaches how you can control your reactions, how to find peace, the secret of satisfaction and how giving can make life happier. Finally, we will focus on how to develop a pure heart and how to handle harassment for our faith.

This is going to be an exciting time of growth in your life and in the life of our church.  You cannot afford to miss any of these life-changing messages for the New Year.

#223   The First Step To Happiness

#224   How To Heal A Broken Heart

#225   Controlling My Reactions

#226   The Secret of Satisfaction

#227   You Get What You Give

#228   Happy From The Inside Out

#229   Finding The Missing PEACE

#230   When Your Faith Is Under Attack

CEDAR PARK FOSTER CARE MINISTRIES

Cedar Park Foster Care Ministries is holding an informational meeting on Tuesday, February 9^th at 7pm in the Cedar Park Church Café.  If you're interested in becoming foster parents or want to get involved in Cedar Park's foster care ministry we would love to have you join us.  Our licensor, Olive Crest, will do a short presentation and be on hand to answer any questions you may have in regards to becoming foster parents.  You can RSVP to Marlene Shirley at marlene.s@cedarpark.org

WHAT’S HAPPENING AT FC

SUNDAYS -

• Service Times & Location:
  Join us this Sunday for one of our 9:30 or 11:00AM Services, at the Lake Stevens Boys & Girls Club. You will enjoy high-powered, high-energy services, Where we focus on loving God & loving people. Kids' classes available for all ages.
  
• Sundays Classes & Small Groups:
  
  
• Nursery - Ages 0-2yrs. - 9:30 & 11:00AM
  
  
• Pre-K - Ages 3-5 yrs. - 9:30 & 11:00AM
  
  
• Elementary - Ages K-5^th Grade - 9:30 & 11:00AM
  
  
• Youth - Ages 6^th-12^th Grade - 9:30AM
  
  
• Ladies - Meets Sundays at 11:00AM at the Boys & Girls Club - New Class beginning February 21st
  
  

This Sunday's Kids' Ministries Teachers

This Week’s Nursery:
9:30AM - Sarah R./Laurie G.
11:00AM - Heather M.

This Week's Pre-K Teachers
9:30AM - Connie P.
11:00AM - Rachel A./Emily M.

This Week's Elementary Teachers (K - 5^th):
9:30AM - Linda W.
11:00AM - John O./Mara A.

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 the church office at LSFC@LakeStevensChurch.com

WEEKDAYS -

• Tuesday - Volleyball (A-Level Play)
  7:00 - 9:00 PM at the Lake Stevens High School. Enjoy an energetic workout with friends from church and the community!
  Contact Virgil Brown: virgil@lakestevenschurch.com
  
  
  
  
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  Wednesday - Poker and Wings
  6:30 PM at various locations. Guys hanging out, playing poker, eating wings, getting to know each other.
  Contact KC West: KenCW1950@yaho.com
  For an updated weekly schedule, go to our website at www.lakestevenschurch.com and click on 'Groups'; 'Men's Wednesday Night Poker' and follow instructions.
  
  
  
  
  
• Wednesday - Youth Group
  7:00-8:30 PM at various locations. Youth kids (ages 7^th-12^th grade) hanging out & learning more about Jesus.
  Contact Kari Lineaweaver at kllineaver@msn.com
  
  
  
  
  
• 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, 10:00 AM at various locations.
  Contact: LSFC@LakeStevensChurch.com for more information.
  
  
  
  
  
• Ladies Night Out
  Ladies, join us once a month for games, fellowship & fun. We meet once a month for games on the 3^rd Thursday of the month at 6:30PM. Location varies. For more information contact the church office at LSFC@LakeStevensChurch.com or call 425-334-5900.
  

UPCOMING EVENTS

• New Ladies Class - February 21st

The ladies of LSFC will be reading Breaking Free, by Beth Moore. Please join us for discussion and weekly fellowship. Meetings begin on Feb. 21st at 11am. Please sign-up by Feb. 7 at the back table to purchase a book. Books are $12. For more information contact Erica Owens at JNE94@AOL.com or  (425) 334 4855.

• Celebration Sunday

We continue to move forward with our building project & exciting things are happening. February 21st, is celebration Sunday. If you have made a monthly commitment to our Capital Campaign Efforts - this is a great Sunday to bring your commitment offering, if you have not already done so.

• Friends Praying for Friends

Each 1st & 3rd Sunday of every month, we are continuing with "Friends Praying for Friends". This Sunday we will be distributing new cards. Please take one or more card, contact that person/family & pray for them. For questions or more information, contact our Prayer Director, KC West at KenCW1950@yahoo.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 February 7th:

Song by Artist from Album

• All Because of Jesus by Steve Fee from Fee Band
• Amazing Grace Arranged by Chris Tomlin from Unknown
• Jesus Paid it All by Elvina Mabel Hall & John Thomas Grape from Public Domain
• When I Think About The Lord by Unknown from Unknown

COUNSELING AT LAKE STEVENS FAMILY CHURCH

The Cedar Park Counseling Network (CPCN) supports the vision of LSFC to provide a place for the hurting, the hopeless, the discouraged, the depressed, the frustrated and confused to find love, acceptance, guidance and encouragement.

The staff of CPCN are all committed Christians with rich backgrounds in ministry offering caring counseling in a safe environment for the healing and strengthening of people and relationships.

Our primary purpose at Cedar Park Counseling Network is to serve Christ, Church, and Community by providing quality, affordable counseling through a broad range of services at our convenient locations in the Puget Sound (Greater Seattle). Based on your preference, we can provide either Christian Counseling or Traditional Counseling.  Choose from individual, marriage, or family counseling; group therapy; and support groups.

Please visit our website at www.LakeStevensChurch.com for classes offered.

Office: 425-334-5900

CONTACTING US

Virgil Brown - Lead Pastor - virgil@lakestevenschurch.com
Angela Brown - Music - angela@lakestevenschurch.com
Rick Doucette - Webmaster - rick.doucette@gmail.com