Lake Stevens Family Church

The Good, The Bad, The UGLY

The Bible tells us that no matter how today is going, “good, bad or UGLY”, God gave us today as a GIFT. Each and every day is a gift that God gives you and me. The Bible says in Psalms that “Today is the day that God Himself made, so you and I should be happy and enthusiastic about it”. We should take the gift that God gave us, do the best we can with it and through our dedication to God offer our work back to Him as an offering.

Using today for God is one of the biggest steps in taking the focus of today OFF of ourselves and putting it on God. Let’s use today to love God, and to do something good for OTHERS.

Please plan to join us this week as we look at the process of putting God @ the center of our lives. We’re calling it the Center of your YOUniverse. God’s desire if that He is at the center of your life.

…just think about it; if God is at the center of your life today, how great of a day would it be?

I really look forward to seeing you at one of our worship services this weekend! Blessings to you.

Pastor Virgil

	The Good, The Bad, The UGLY The Bible tells us that no matter how today is going, “good, bad or UGLY”, God gave us today as a GIFT. Each and every day is a gift that God gives you and me. The Bible says in Psalms that “Today is the day that God Himself made, so you and I should be happy and enthusiastic about it”. We should take the gift that God gave us, do the best we can with it and through our dedication to God offer our work back to Him as an offering. Using today for God is one of the biggest steps in taking the focus of today OFF of ourselves and putting it on God. Let’s use today to love God, and to do something good for OTHERS. Please plan to join us this week as we look at the process of putting God @ the center of our lives. We’re calling it the Center of your YOUniverse. God’s desire if that He is at the center of your life. …just think about it; if God is at the center of your life today, how great of a day would it be? I really look forward to seeing you at one of our worship services this weekend! Blessings to you. Pastor Virgil		Pastor Virgil: "I Need To Change" - MP3 - Sermon notes: GIF\| PDF
	UPCOMING EVENTS Next Week - April 11th & 12th - Kids' Convention - Nitro H20: If your kids are between the ages of 3rd-6th grade, they are not going to want to miss out on this year's Kids' Convention, Nitro H20...April 11th & 12th. Here they will participate in fun & exciting worship, great speaking & incredible games geared just for their age. Be watching for more information. Contact Brittney Shorb for questions: bshorbie@hotmail.com April 13th - Water Baptism Next Water Baptism is April 13^th - 6:00PM at Cedar Park Church in Bothell. If you have not been water baptized, but would like to be, please mark the box on the front of your communication card & someone will contact you – or contact the office at 425-334-5900 or LSFC@LakeStevensChurch.com. Foundations: A Study in Basic Christian Beliefs If you are a new Christian or someone that wants to "get back to the basics" of your Christian walk - then this is the class for you. Please contact the church office at 425.334.5900 or LSFC@LakeStevensChurch.com for more information. Class is $5.00 per person. Managing Our Finances God’s Way Are you ready to take control of your finances instead of the other way around? Did you know that there are 2,350 verses in the Bible about money? Did you know that nearly half of Jesus’ parables are about possessions? The Bible is packed with wise counsel about your financial life. In fact, Jesus had more to say about money than heaven and hell combined. Join us for this 6 week series and learn how to manage your finances God’s way.

	UPCOMING MESSAGES The Center Of Your YOUniverse 04.06.08 - My Mind God's Masterpiece 04.13.08 - My Heart Christ's Home 04.20.08 - My Deed's God's Tools 04.27.08 - My Life God's Desire 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 AT LSFC 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. We will resume practices May 18^th!!! 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 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. Next meeting will be April 9^th, 6:30PM. For more information contact Laurie Gibson at Gibsonlla@hotmail.com or 425.334.5900 (Church Office) 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 = Gitty & Katie S. 11:00 am = Emily M./Ellie H. This week's Pre-K Teachers (3-5 yrs.): 9:30 am = Chris O. & Bryce B. 11:00 am = Judi & Elliott N. This week’s Elementary Teachers (K - 5th): 9:30 am = Jody & Dan H. 11:00 am = Brittney S./ Breanne P. 6 Week Kids’ Church Series: Superhero’s of the Bible Your elementary aged kids are NOT going to want to miss the next 6 weeks as we explore 6 Superhero’s of the Bible!!! Don’t miss out on any of the following weeks: Week 1: Moses Week 2: Jonah Week 3: Esther Week 4: Daniel Week 5: Joseph Week 6: Jesus Kids – Join us, April 13^th during our 11:00AM service for a Super-cool, Superheroes PARTY!!! Do not miss this incredible day…inflatable, food, prizes & some “party” surprises!!! See you there!!! 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


	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 April 6th: Song by Artist from Album: How Great Thou Art By Paul Baloche from Our God Saves Your Name by Paul Baloche from The Swift Forever by Planetshakers from Saviour of the World Friend of God by Israel Houghton from Lakewood Church and 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