The Good Stuff for the week of July 11, 2010

Happy Monday, friends! Our summer series at NBC..."The Good Stuff"...is in full swing!

Yesterday, we had a lot of fun...and even played some games (literally!)...while learning about patience. Patience is something that we can ALL use more of, particularly if your summer is as busy as mine! Patience is a gift from God, and we have to work at it. Practice, practice, practice! Or, as we said yesterday...Prayer, Plan, Probe, Prepare, and Persevere.

Oh...and if you are curious how I solved the "Cracker Barrel Peg Game," give me a shout. I might share my secret with you...!

Blessings to you...

Kevin

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Here's what's happening this week in and around New Beginnings Church...

Bible Reading / Prayer Plan this week:

• Mon: Luke 16-18/Eccl. 10; Pray for our Community
• Tues: Luke 19-21/Eccl. 11; Pray for our Community
• Wed: Luke 22-24/Eccl. 12; Pray for our Community
• Thurs: Amos 1-3/SoS 1; Pray for our Community
• Fri: Amos 4-6/SoS 2; Pray for our Community
• Sat: Amos 7-9/SoS 3; Pray for our Community

Announcements/Calendar:

• Leadership Team Meeting: Monday, 6pm
• Lunch w/ the Pastor: Tuesday, Chesterfield Heights, 12:30pm
• Prayer Mtg: Wed., 6:30pm, Emmanuel - "30 Days to Understanding the Bible"
• Lunch w/ the Pastor: Thurs., County Seat, 12:30pm
• Grace Supper Table: Sat., Fairgrounds, 3pm

Missions:

• NBC participates in Operation Christmas Child, providing hope, help, and smiles to children all over the world. Talk to Jeannie King or visit our Women on Missions group to find out how you can help!
• Grace Supper Table - 3rd Saturday/month - see Mary Smith

Prayer:

• Bill Blandford (Emmanuel) - cancer; hospice and declining condition
• Joe & Gloria Oates (Geraldine Agcaoili's bro/sis-in-law) - both have cancer
• Loren Lewis (age 24, Marlene's grandson's girlfriend) - back in hospital
• Mark Warner (Mary Smith's nephew) - stage 4 cancer
• Jack Randolph (Curtis Salyer's uncle) - brain cancer; recent surgery
• Bob Pino (Kevin Salyer's friend) - cancer
• Mary Long - recovering from broken back (not pelvis)
• Ann Whitaker (Pow. Relay4Life) - cancer has returned; radiation
• Bill Blandford - cancer
• Bob Warner (Mary Smith's brother) - medication complications
• Peggy Gibson (Marlene Ingram's relative) - cancer, chemo
• Our friends and neighbors with long-term health issues
• Our friends and neighbors seeking employment
• Our friends and neighbors traveling during this summer season

Celebration:

• Pastor Kevin had a wonderful retreat this week. Thanks to the WOM!