Lake Stevens Family Church

A Church On The Move!

I think that is an accurate assessment of who we are and what we are about. God clearly invites you and me to ‘do His work’, and when that work is completed, He will return for those who know Him. So, translate that into our church’s situation. We are all about knowing God more clearly, and loving people more dearly.

Last Sunday was just a glimpse of the scope of our church’s influence. We had scores of people attend our services for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed their worship experience with us. Here are just a few comments I personally received:

- “My kids had the best experience in kids church that they have had all their life.” That is no small statement in that this family has recently attended a church of over 1,200 on a regular basis, with full time children’s staff and beautiful facilities. He went on to say that their kids are dying to come again!

- “We felt incredibly loved and welcomed. This church screamed, we love you, and love serving Jesus”. They were overwhelmed by how many people have their ‘fingerprints’ on what happens. He said the ‘team’ approach to serving God is apparent.

- “The ambiance was very nice. I can’t believe how nice you’ve made it look in that gym. The black wall, the flowers, the signs, it was all so nicely packaged.”

- “The feel was so very personal! Keep it up.”

I am so proud of each and every one of you. God is blessing our service to Him, we cannot lose sight of that. So many people serve God in too many ways to list…but please, rest assured…God notices and will bless us in accordance with our faithfulness to Him.

What Next? There are two opportune times folks are open to attending church. Do you know them? Christmas & Easter, and Easter is only three weeks away. Our plan is to re-invite everyone that was with us in church last week, and then to reach out to those who may not have attended with us last Sunday.

Be in prayer for who you will invite to one of our three Easter services this year.

Easter Sunday

8:00am Sunrise Service @ North Cove Park

9:30am Weekend Worship Service @ Boys & Girls Club

11:00am Weekend Worship Service @ Boys & Girls Club

We all look forward to seeing you this weekend.

Pastor Virgil

	A Church On The Move! I think that is an accurate assessment of who we are and what we are about. God clearly invites you and me to ‘do His work’, and when that work is completed, He will return for those who know Him. So, translate that into our church’s situation. We are all about knowing God more clearly, and loving people more dearly. Last Sunday was just a glimpse of the scope of our church’s influence. We had scores of people attend our services for the first time and thoroughly enjoyed their worship experience with us. Here are just a few comments I personally received: - “My kids had the best experience in kids church that they have had all their life.” That is no small statement in that this family has recently attended a church of over 1,200 on a regular basis, with full time children’s staff and beautiful facilities. He went on to say that their kids are dying to come again! - “We felt incredibly loved and welcomed. This church screamed, we love you, and love serving Jesus”. They were overwhelmed by how many people have their ‘fingerprints’ on what happens. He said the ‘team’ approach to serving God is apparent. - “The ambiance was very nice. I can’t believe how nice you’ve made it look in that gym. The black wall, the flowers, the signs, it was all so nicely packaged.” - “The feel was so very personal! Keep it up.” I am so proud of each and every one of you. God is blessing our service to Him, we cannot lose sight of that. So many people serve God in too many ways to list…but please, rest assured…God notices and will bless us in accordance with our faithfulness to Him. What Next? There are two opportune times folks are open to attending church. Do you know them? Christmas & Easter, and Easter is only three weeks away. Our plan is to re-invite everyone that was with us in church last week, and then to reach out to those who may not have attended with us last Sunday. Be in prayer for who you will invite to one of our three Easter services this year. Easter Sunday 8:00am Sunrise Service @ North Cove Park 9:30am Weekend Worship Service @ Boys & Girls Club 11:00am Weekend Worship Service @ Boys & Girls Club We all look forward to seeing you this weekend. Pastor Virgil		Virgil Brown: "Clear Thinking About Your Relationships" - MP3 - Sermon notes: GIF \| PDF
	UPCOMING EVENTS You Can’t Miss It Come enjoy a great time of fellowship and food with those in our church family. This Sunday immediately after 2nd service we will be having a Good Old Fashioned LSFC Potluck! Bring your favorite food to share with Pastor Virgil! April 8 is Easter Sunday!: Easter is one of the most opportune times to invite people to church. Be praying about who you can bring with you to one of our special Easter services. Service Times: 8:00AM – Sunrise Service at North Cove Park 9:30AM – Weekend Worship Service at Boys and Girls Club 11:00AM – Weekend Worship Service at Boys and irls Club Your Kids are Not going to want to miss out on “Easter What an Eggsperience” – Planned just for them during our 9:30AM and 11:00AM services. (Games, Prizes, The Easter Story…etc…) Easter Eggstravaganza!: The Lake Stevens Family Center (this is the same organization that we worked with to find our Thanksgiving families) is hosting an event for parents to come down to the Center and assemble Easter baskets for their children. LSFC will be gathering items to donate for the next few weeks and will be delivering all items collected to the Center on April 2nd. What's Needed? Baskets, plastic eggs, candy, egg dying kits, Easter grass, etc. Someone to deliver items collected to the Center on April 2nd. Please bring all items for donation with you to church by April 1st. If you have any questions contact Laurie Goodwin @ 425-397-7605 or via email at slgoodwin@verizon.net If you have any questions about these upcoming events please email us or call 425-334-5900.



	UPCOMING MESSAGES Teaching Series: "How To Have Satisfying Relationships" 3/18 Clear Thinking About Your Relationships 3/25 Seeing Relationships As God Sees Them 4/01 The Secret Of Deep Relationships 4/08 What Your Kids Are Trying To Tell You 4/15 Building Great Relationships 4/22 What's Love Got To Do With It? 4/29 #1 Barrier To Deep Relationships 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 Tuesday - Ladies' Running Group Do you like to run – but need to be motivated by others? Then join us on Tuesday mornings at 9:00 AM. Contact Angela Brown: angela@lakestevenschurch.com or Jacqueline Kaye: azkaye2@comcast.net 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 (today!) - 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 10:00AM This week’s Nursery Teachers: 9:30am = Brittney Shorb/Amanda Vorderstrasse 11:30am = Sarah Rhinehart/Bryce Brown This week’s Elementary Teachers: 9:30am = K--6/7th Grade = Steve Clark/Brianne Pratt/Heather Sharp 11:30am = Dan House/Jody House 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 Angela Brown.


	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 March 25th: Song by Artist from Album: Friend of God by Israel Houghton from Lakewood Church Your Name by Paul Baloche from iWorship: Platinum In the Secret by Unknown from Unknown Lifesong by Mark Hall from iWorship: Platinum
	CONTACTING US Virgil Brown - Lead Pastor - virgil@lakestevenschurch.com Angela Brown - Music/Kids Director - angela@lakestevenschurch.com Ben Smith - Music Associate - ben@lakestevenschurch.com Rick Doucette - Media Director - rick@lakestevenschurch.com