Lake Stevens Family Church

August 6-10 several of our elementary aged kids will be heading to their weeklong, overnight Bible Camp. During the week our kids will meet new friends, have a great time playing games, and will be challenged to experience God through small groups and dynamic worship and teaching geared towards them. No longer are the days where a kid can go to camp for $50. This year camp will cost each individual $220 to attend. This is a lot of money – especially if you have more than one child! . As a church, we never want to tell a child they cannot attend an event because of money. If you would like to sponsor a child for camp, please mark your giving envelope: Kids’ Camp.

VBS 2007

August 20-23^rd LSFC will be hosting its first ever Vacation Bible School at Sunnycrest Elementary in Lake Stevens . We, as a church, have an incredible opportunity through VBS to reach out to both kids and parents of Lake Stevens . This year, we have decided to offer VBS for free. We want to make sure that every child of Lake Stevens has the opportunity to attend VBS and not worry about the cost. If you can help us offset the cost, please mark your giving envelope: VBS 2007

	ONE 10:30AM Service Join us—This Sunday at the Boys & Girls Club for ONE 10:30AM Service!!! DATE: This Sunday, August 5 TIME: ONE 10:30AM Service WHERE: Lake Stevens Boys & Girls Club Bible Camp: August 6-10 several of our elementary aged kids will be heading to their weeklong, overnight Bible Camp. During the week our kids will meet new friends, have a great time playing games, and will be challenged to experience God through small groups and dynamic worship and teaching geared towards them. No longer are the days where a kid can go to camp for $50. This year camp will cost each individual $220 to attend. This is a lot of money – especially if you have more than one child! . As a church, we never want to tell a child they cannot attend an event because of money. If you would like to sponsor a child for camp, please mark your giving envelope: Kids’ Camp. VBS 2007 August 20-23^rd LSFC will be hosting its first ever Vacation Bible School at Sunnycrest Elementary in Lake Stevens . We, as a church, have an incredible opportunity through VBS to reach out to both kids and parents of Lake Stevens . This year, we have decided to offer VBS for free. We want to make sure that every child of Lake Stevens has the opportunity to attend VBS and not worry about the cost. If you can help us offset the cost, please mark your giving envelope: VBS 2007		Pastor Virgil Brown: "Blow Up or Grow Up" - MP3 - Sermon notes: GIF\| PDF
	UPCOMING EVENTS Special Forces Kid’s Camp August 6-10 – 16 of our kids and adults will be heading to weeklong Bible Camp. Please pray for our kids in the following areas: 1. That God keeps them safe, 2. That they grow closer and deeper in their relationship with God and 3. That they have a great time. Vacation Bible School LSFC will be having it’s first ever Vacation Bible School . If you have children between the ages of 3 yrs. (fully potty trained) through 5^th grade then they are not going to want to miss out on this year’s VBS – August 20^th-23^rd. This year’s theme: “Quest for God’s 10 Commandments”. Due to a generous donation we are able to offer VBS 2007 for free!!! Space is limited so sign up ASAP. Register Now!!! Registration forms available at the information table on Sunday mornings or download one from our website at www.lakestevenschurch.com and you can print one out from there. Please return completed forms to Angela Brown or send into: LSFC 4820 SR 92 Lake Stevens , WA 98258 Donations Needed!!! If you would like to participate in this year’s VBS but are unable to help during the day we need the following items donated: Empty paper towel rolls Button down paint shirts Duct Tape Plastic disposable table ........................................................cloths Uncooked rice Hand wipes Nails (3/4” x 1”) Foil baking pans (9X12) Brown self-adhesive paper Marbles Craft Glue Plastic spoons Green construction paper (2 shades) Plastic cups Plain white pillowcases 9X12” sheets of white ........................................................construction paper White/ivory cardstock 27” round shoelaces with ........................................................plastic tips Newspaper Masking tape Fine point black permanent markers Rubbing alcohol Bright fabric paints Uncooked rigatoni pasta Foam meat trays Precut craft foam flowers Clear vinyl (from fabric store) Disposable cups Crayons or colored pencils Foil Permanent colored markers Colored craft sand (variety ..........................................................of colors) Corn starch Paintbrushes Food coloring Pencils Zip-lock bags (sandwich size)..........Scrap paper Sandpaper (4 ½” 5 ½ “) Jute (12” strips) Hole punch Please contact us at LSFC@lakestevenschurch.com or 425.334.5900 if you have any questions. Please bring donated items to the church office or any Sunday before August 6^th.all our church offices at 425-334-5900. See your kids there!!! Everett AquaSox Wow night out at the Everett AquaSox baseball game!!! Each ticket cost $9.00 and Angela Brown will be singing the National Anthem. The big game day is August 31^st at 7:35PM and all money is due by August 17^th. (Checks made payable to Lake Stevens Family Church .) See you all there!!! For more information contact the church office at LSFC@lakestevenschurch.com or 425.334.5900. * (See Angela Brown to sign up) Mens Retreat September 14th - 16th 2007. The main activity will be rafting. Cost: $130. Please contact virgil@lakestevenschurch.com for more information. Family Camp at Cedar Springs Join us Labor Day Weekend (Fri Aug. 31^st – Mon Sept. 3^rd) at Cedar Springs Camp for this year’s Family Camp. Great speaking, Family games, prizes, and much more! For more information contact the church office at 425.334.5900 or e-mail at LSFC@lakestevenschurch.com One Service Labor Day Weekend September 2^nd LSFC will be meeting at Cedar Springs Camp (4820 SR 92, Lake Stevens ) for one 10:30am service. For more information call the church office at 425.334.5900 or e-mail us at LSFC@LakeStevensChurch.com. If you have any questions about these upcoming events please email us or call 425.334.5900.



	UPCOMING MESSAGES Pressure, it’s a constant reality in this age of fast-paced lives, juggling families and careers, and managing complex financial burdens. We can begin to feel like that egg, with a fragile shell about to come to a tough end! At Lake Stevens Family Church we know how it feels to face the pressures of life. Join us this weekend as we examine the Bible’s timeless principles for managing life, and find exactly the relief you need! This Brand New series addresses the things that cause the most pressure in life. Pastor Virgil looks at the pressures of time, money, marriage, job, change, and burnout and looks at how Jesus handled the stresses in his life on Earth as an example of how we can better handle ours. 1. Blow Up or GROW Up 2. Bending but Not Breaking 3. Raising Your Kids without Raising Your Blood Pressure 4. The Top 7 of ‘07 5. Good-N-Angry 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 - 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 (tomorrow!) - 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: 10:30am = Chris Alyssa O. This week’s Elementary Teachers (K - 6/7th): 10:30am = Brittney S./Brianne P. 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 Nursery/Pre-K News: Attention!!! Parents of Nursery/Pre-K aged children: Every week even the youngest members of LSFC are learning about the love of Jesus Christ. Here are some upcoming lessons for the next couple of months that your Nursery aged children are not going to want to miss out on: August: Key Verse: Luke 21:3 August 5th - "Widow's Offering Windsock" 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 August 5th: Song by Artist from Album: Let the Praises Ring by Lincoln Brewster from All to You: Live Let the Worshippers Arise by Pocket Full of Rocks from Song to the King You Are Good by Israel Houghton from Lakewood Church and Orchestra Beautiful One by Unknown from Canvas: Letting Go
	CONTACTING US Virgil Brown - Lead Pastor - virgil@lakestevenschurch.com Angela Brown - Music - angela@lakestevenschurch.com Ben Smith - Music Associate - ben@lakestevenschurch.com Rick Doucette - Media Director - rick@lakestevenschurch.com