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Rejoicing in this wonderful day,

The Leadership Team of First Assembly

Monday, June 6, 2011

Mother-Daughter Look Alike Contest
Chic Chat is sponsoring a Mother-Daughter Look Alike contest! The entry is $5 and all proceeds will go to Missions. Just submit a 4x6 photo TODAY and let everyone else vote by pennies! The contest will run through the month of May and the winners will be announced July 10. Join the fun and get the community involved! Please see Dorinda Blann for more information.

Creations of Love
Creations of Love will have a Buttons & Bows night on Monday, June 6 at 6:00 PM in the Family Life Center. This will be a night to bring the things that need a little attention like a button replaced, pants hemmed or even an item to be altered. This can all be done for a donation of $5 or more that will go to missions.

Wedding Shower
We will honor Heather O’Donnell (engaged to Matt Marion) with a wedding shower on Tuesday, June 7 at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Heather is registered at Target and Wal-Mart.

Church Directory
On Thursday, June 9, LifeTouch Photography will be here from 4:00-8:00 PM to take family pictures for our directory. Please call Beth at the office to make an appointment.

Girls Ministries Car Wash
On Saturday, June 11, from 9:00-11:00 AM, the Girls Ministries will have a car wash to raise money for missions. The cost per vehicle is $5.

Wedding
Together with their parents, Erica Rogers and Brian Zardo, request the honor of your presence as they are joined together in marriage on Saturday, June 11 at 2:00 PM. The ceremony will be in the sanctuary with the reception following in the Family Life Center.

Baked Potato/Salad Bar Dinner
On Sunday, June 12, Chic Chat is having a baked potato/salad bar at 4:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. The cost is $5/person and tickets are available with Tina Smith, Julie Swan, Denise Baxley, Suzanne Bumbaugh, Sophie Pruitt or Joni Medford. All proceeds will go to missions.


Chic Chat Craft Night
Everyone is invited to Chic Chat Craft Night on Friday, June 17 at 6:30 PM in the Family Life Center. The cost is $10 per person and all proceeds go to Missions. Some of the ladies who will be teaching their "crafts" are:
Loretta Nash-Drawing
Carmen Killgore-Handy Home Gadgets
Beth Wilson-Cookie Decorating
Kay Dragges-Cake Decorating
Sherry Grice-Children's Crafts
Scotta Steele-Jewelry
Emma Masters-Bead Candleholders
Mary Espinoza-Scrapbooking
Pat Wescott-Sewing
Robin Cox-Ornament Hangers & Bookmarks
If you would like to help us out by sharing your talent, please contact Mary Espinoza or Shirley at the office.

Special Called Business Meeting
The Special Called Business Meeting to elect one deacon has been moved to Sunday, June 26 at 6:00 PM. All members need to be in attendance.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Scheduled Reading Plan Through the Bible in a Year
Wednesday: Matthew 17-19; Psalm 67
Thursday: Matthew 20-22; Psalm 68:1-16
Friday: Matthew 23-25; Psalm 68:17-35
Saturday: Matthew 26-28; Psalm 69:1-18
Sunday: Reflection, Review and Renew

Observation: What stood out to you from this reading?
Application: What can I take away to meditate, “chew on” and
apply?
Prayer: (Together as a family)


Girls Ministries Fundraiser
The Girls Ministries are pre-selling corsages. The cost for a red or white carnation is $5. You may place your order with any member or sponsor. A limited number will be available Mother’s Day, so place your order early!

Chic Chat Game Night
Bring your friends and family for a fun night without the kids to the Game Night Fundraiser for Missions! It will be Friday, April 29 from 6:30-9:00 PM in the Family Life Center. Each $10 entry fee will give you one ticket for door prize giveaways. Can’t join us? Send in your donation and still be entered to win! There will be a variety of table games, snacks and soft drinks. All proceeds will go to missions.

Wedding Shower for Erica Rogers
On Saturday, April 30, we will honor Erica Rogers with a wedding shower at 10:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall. Erica is the daughter of Roy & Mindy Rogers and is registered at Target.

Land Pledges
On Sunday, May 1, we will take land pledges. Begin praying now about what God would have you sacrificially give for the coming year. If every family will participate, we can have our land paid in full and begin building our new church!

Special Called Business Meeting
On Sunday, May 1, we will have a special called business meeting in the PM service to elect a new deacon. We need all members to attend.

Creations of Love
All ladies are invited to attend Creations of Love on Monday, May 2 at 6:00 PM in the Family Life Center for a fun night of crafts!

4F Club Fellowship
The 4 F Club will go to Leonard’s BBQ on Friday, May 6 for great food and fellowship. All adults are invited to meet at the church at 6:00 PM.

Wednesday, April 13, 2011

Connection Groups are coming! We are excited about the Christian fellowship and relationships that happen through small groups! And you can be a part of it all! If you are interested in being a Connection Group Leader (Small Group Leader) or hosting a Connection Group in your home, please contact Dorinda Blann. Our small group launch date is set for September! Training will be taking place during the summer months.
Scheduled Reading Plan Through the Bible in a Year
Wednesday: Joshua 4-6; Psalm 55
Thursday: Joshua 7-9; Psalm 56
Friday: Joshua 10-12; Psalm 57
Saturday: Joshua 13-15; Psalm 58
Sunday: Reflection, Review and Renew

Observation: What stood out to you from this reading?
Application: What can I take away to meditate, “chew on” and
apply?
Prayer: (Together as a family)

Baby Shower for Ty Wilson
All ladies are invited to a baby shower for Ty Wilson on Thursday, April 14 at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Courtney has registered at Target.

Young at Heart Fellowship
The Young at Heart will meet Friday, April 15 at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall to celebrate the Easter season.

Girls Ministries Fundraiser Mother’s Day Corsages
Beginning Sunday, April 17 the Girls Ministries will begin pre-selling corsages. The cost for a red or white carnation will be $5. You may place your order with any member or sponsor. A limited number will be available Mother’s Day, so place your order early!

China Trip Report
Pastor Rusty will be sharing slides about his time in China on Sunday, April 17 in the PM service. He is already looking forward to sharing his heart with everyone about the trip. He encourages everyone to make plans to attend.

Deacons Meeting
The April deacons meeting will be Tuesday, April 19 at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. If you are not going to be able to attend, please call the office and let Beth know.

Easter Drama
Our annual Easter drama is coming up! If you would like to participate. Sign up sheets are at each entrance. Practices will be Monday, April 18, Tuesday, April 19, Thursday, April 21 and Friday, April 22. The drama will be performed on Saturday, April 23 at 4:00 PM and Sunday, April 24 at 8:30 AM and 10:45 AM.

Wednesday, March 30, 2011

Scheduled Reading Plan Through the Bible in a Year
Wednesday: Deuteronomy 5-7; Psalm 43
Thursday: Deuteronomy 8-10; Psalm 44
Friday: Deuteronomy 11-13; Psalm 45
Saturday: Deuteronomy 14-16; Psalm 46
Sunday: Reflection, Review and Renew

Observation: What stood out to you from this reading?
Application: What can I take away to meditate, “chew on” and
apply?
Prayer: (Together as a family)

Church Directory
Sign ups for the updated directory is going on now! You may sign up in the foyer before first service and in the Family Life Center before and after second service. You may also sign up on line at https://www.securedata-trans14.com/ap/firstassemblyofgod1/index.php?page=10 and receive a $10 credit. If you bring a canned food item for our food pantry on the day of your appointment, you will receive a $5 credit. We look forward to everyone participating! If you have any questions, please call Beth at the church office. The picture days are Friday, April 15, Saturday, April 16, Monday, April 25 and Tuesday, April 26.

4F Club Fellowship
The 4F Club will meet at the church at 6:00 PM on Friday, April 1 to go to Red Lobster. Please call Diane Lumpkin at 870-733-4338 if you would like to go.

Revolve’s Spring Fling Fundraiser
On Saturday, April 2, the Revolve Youth group will have a yard sale and car wash from 6:00 AM-3:00 PM. The yard sale will be in the Family Life Center and the car wash will be on the parking lot. The youth are accepting items for the yard sale in the Family Life Center. If you need anything picked up, please call the office.

Revolve Fish Fry
The youth are hosting a Fish Fry on Friday, April 8 from 6:30-8:30 PM in the Family Life Center. An adult plate is $10 and a child’s plate is $5. You may substitute chicken for the fish. Buy your tickets today from any Revolve student. Thanks for supporting us and Speed the Light!

Engage Fellowship
All young adults are invited to attend a Redbirds game with Engage on Saturday, April 9 at 6:05 PM. Tickets are $11 each. If you would like to go please contact Devin Griggs by March 30.

Creations of Love
All ladies are invited to Creation of Love on Monday, April 11 at 6:00 PM in the Family Life Center.

Women’s Ministries Meeting
All ladies are invited to the WM meeting on Tuesday, April 12 at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Young at Heart Fellowship
The Young at Heart will meet Friday, April 15 at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall to celebrate the Easter season.

Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Scheduled Reading Plan Through the Bible in a Year
Wednesday: Numbers 31-33; Psalm 37:23-40
Thursday: Numbers 34-36; Psalm 38
Friday: Galatians 1-2; Psalm 39
Saturday: Galatians 3-4; Psalm 40
Sunday: Reflection, Review and Renew

Observation: What stood out to you from this reading?
Application: What can I take away to meditate, “chew on” and
apply?
Prayer: (Together as a family)

Church Directory
Sign ups for the updated directory is going on now! You may sign up in the foyer before first service and in the Family Life Center before and after second service. You may also sign up on line athttps://www.securedata-trans14.com/ap/firstassemblyofgod1/index.php?page=10 and receive a $10 credit. If you bring a canned food item for our food pantry on the day of your appointment, you will receive a $5 credit. We look forward to everyone participating! If you have any questions, please call Beth at the church office. The picture days are Friday, April 15, Saturday, April 16, Monday, April 25 and Tuesday, April 26.

Girls Ministries Reminder
The remaining $15 for the Girls Retreat needs to be turned in by TONIGHT to Kristy Gibbs.

Whatevers Fellowship
All married couples are invited to the Whatevers fellowship on Saturday, March 26. They will be bowling at Eagles Lanes from 5:30-7:00 PM. The cost is $8/person and includes shoe rental. There are a limited number of spots reserved. Please call Beth at the office if you plan to attend.

Young at Heart Fellowship
The Young at Heart will leave the church at 4:00 PM on Saturday, March 26 to eat at Branden’s Station. If you have any questions, please contact Sue Bramucci.

Girls Ministries Leadership Training Course
There will be a Girls Ministries leadership training video on Sunday, March 27 at 4:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Dinner will be served. If you have any questions, please see Kristy Gibbs.

4F Club Fellowship
The 4F Club will meet at the church at 6:00 PM on Friday, April 1 to go to Red Lobster. Please call Diane Lumpkin at 870-733-4338 if you would like to go.

Revolve’s Spring Fling Fundraiser
On Saturday, April 2, the Revolve Youth group will have a yard sale and car wash from 6:00 AM-3:00 PM. The yard sale will be in the Family Life Center and the car wash will be on the parking lot. The youth are accepting items for the yard sale in the Family Life Center. If you need anything picked up, please call the office.

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

Scheduled Reading Plan Through the Bible in a Year
Wednesday: Hebrews 7-8; Psalm 27
Thursday: Hebrews 9-10; Psalm 28
Friday: Hebrews 11-13; Psalm 29
Saturday: Numbers 1-3; Psalm 30
Sunday: Reflection, Review and Renew

Observation: What stood out to you from this reading?
Application: What can I take away to meditate, “chew on” and
apply?
Prayer: (Together as a family)

Ladies Weekend 2011
All ladies are encouraged to attend the “Quiet Influence” Ladies Weekend on Friday, March 11-Saturday, March 12. The cost is $35 and includes the banquet on Friday night, breakfast and lunch on Saturday and the conference registration. The topics will be Influence in Caring for Aging Parents, Influence with your Teenagers, Influence with your Children, Being Influential in the Workplace, Quiet Influence with an Unsaved Spouse,Cultivate my Inner Beauty Lord!, and The Influence of My Perspective. The speakers will be Laurie Adams, Denise Baxley, Dorinda Blann, Becky Harness, LaVaye Harness, and Lee Ann Sturch.

Spring Forward
Don’t forget to set your clocks ahead one hour Saturday, March 12 for the Spring Forward time change!

Church Directory
Sign ups for the updated directory will begin Sunday, March 13. You may sign up in the foyer before first service and in the Family Life Center before and after second service. You may also sign up on line at
https://www.securedata-trans14.com/ap/firstassemblyofgod1/index.php?page=10
and receive a $10 credit. If you bring a canned food item for our food pantry on the day of your appointment, you will receive a $5 credit. We look forward to everyone participating! If you have any questions, please call Beth at the church office. The picture days are Friday, April 15, Saturday, April 16, Monday, April 25 and Tuesday, April 26.

Wedding Shower
On Monday, March 14, we have a wedding shower for Amanda Forbis at 7:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall. Amanda is registered at Accent Flowers, JC Penny, Target, Sears and Bed, Bath & Beyond.

Revolve’s Spring Fling Fundraiser
On Saturday, March 26, the Revolve Youth group will have a yard sale and car wash from 6:00 AM-3:00 PM. The yard sale will be in the Family Life Center and the car wash will be on the parking lot. The week of March 21-25, the youth will be accepting items for the yard sale in the Family Life Center. If you need anything picked up, please call the office.

Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Scheduled Reading Plan Through the Bible in a Year
Wednesday: Leviticus 15-18; Proverbs 16:17-33
Thursday: Leviticus 19-21; Proverbs 17:1-14
Friday: Leviticus 22-24; Proverbs 17:15-28
Saturday: Leviticus 25-27; Psalm 24
Sunday: Reflection, Review and Renew

Observation: What stood out to you from this reading?
Application: What can I take away to meditate, “chew on” and
apply?
Prayer: (Together as a family)

Revolve Fine Arts Dinner Theater
The talented students of Revolve will be displaying their various arts to glorify the Lord as you enjoy a warm chili dinner on Thursday, March 3 at 6:00 PM in the Family Life Center. The cost is $10 for adults and $5 for kids and the money will go towards Speed the Light and Revolve Ministries. You may purchase tickets with any youth or youth sponsor. Thanks for your support!

Girls Ministries Pizza Party
On Friday, March 4, the Girls Ministries will have a pizza party in the Family Life Center from 7:00-9:00 PM.

4 F Club Fellowship
The 4 F Club will meet Friday, March 4 at the home of Jeff & Tanya Peninger (183 George Cir., Marion) at 6:15 PM for a time of fun and fellowship. Please bring a finger food and for more information, contact Diane Lumpkin at 870-733-4338.

Creations of Love
Back by popular demand, we will create something with picture frames on Monday, March 7 at 6:00 PM in the Family Life Center. Have your Creation mode on go, bring a picture frame and glue stick and come join us for fun and fellowship.

Ladies Weekend 2011
All ladies are encouraged to attend the “Quiet Influence” Ladies Weekend on Friday, March 11-Saturday, March 12. The cost is $25 ($35 after March 6) and includes the banquet on Friday night, breakfast and lunch on Saturday and the conference registration. The topics will be Influence in Caring for Aging Parents, Influence with your Teenagers, Influence with your Children, Being Influential in the Workplace, Quiet Influence with an Unloved Spouse, Cultivate my Inner Beauty Lord!, and The Influence of My Perspective. The speakers will be Laurie Adams, Denise Baxley, Dorinda Blann, Becky Harness, LaVaye Harness, and Lee Ann Sturch.

Friday, February 25, 2011

Scheduled Reading Plan Through the Bible in a Year
Wednesday: Acts 24-25; Proverbs 13:13-25
Thursday: Acts 26-28; Proverbs 14:1-18
Friday: Leviticus 1-4; Proverbs 14:19-35
Saturday: Leviticus 5-8; Proverbs 15:1-17
Sunday: Reflection, Review and Renew

Observation: What stood out to you from this reading?
Application: What can I take away to meditate, “chew on” and
apply?
Prayer: (Together as a family)

Young at Heart Fellowship
The Young at Heart will meet Friday, February 25 at 6:00 PM in the Fellowship Hall for a country dinner.

Wedding Shower
Please join us on Saturday, February 26 at 10:00 AM in the Fellowship Hall for a wedding shower for Jordan and Krista Adams. They are registered at Target and Sears.

Revolve Fine Arts Dinner Theater
The talented students of Revolve will be displaying their various arts to glorify the Lord as you enjoy a warm chili dinner. The cost is $10 and the money will go towards Speed the Light and Revolve Ministries. You may purchase tickets with any youth or youth sponsor.
Thanks for your support!

Girls Ministries Pizza Party
On Friday, March 4, the Girls Ministries will have a pizza party in the Family Life Center from 7:00-9:00 PM.

4 F Club Fellowship
The 4 F Club will meet Friday, March 4 at the home of Jeff & Tanya Peninger (183 George Cir., Marion) at 6:15 PM for a time of fun and fellowship. Please bring a finger food and for more information, contact Diane Lumpkin at 870-733-4338.

Creations of Love
Back by popular demand, we will create something with picture frames on Monday, March 7 at 6:00 PM in the Family Life Center. Have your Creation mode on go, bring a picture frame and glue stick and come join us for fun and fellowship.


Ladies Weekend is Coming
March 11-12

Monday, February 7, 2011

Special Announcement

Due to the weather, Creations of Love will NOT meet tonight.

Friday, February 4, 2011

4-F Club Fellowship
The 4 F Club will have a Potluck dinner on Friday, February 4 at 6:00 PM at Rusty and Margarette Brown’s home (696 Jenkins Cv., West Memphis). Please bring a dish and join the fun!

Creations of Love
If you enjoy Arts and Crafts projects, please join Creations of Love on Monday, February 7 at 6:00 PM in the Family Life Center. Bring a picture frame and glue. For more information, contact Pat Wescott at 901-292-5985.

Women’s Ministries Meeting

All ladies are invited to the WM meeting on Tuesday, February 8 at 6:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall.

Autism Association—Crittenden County Chapter Fundraiser
The Crittenden County Autism Association is having a Pampered Chef book fundraiser for an autism behavior management training program for our church staff and other churches in the community. There will be no taxes or shipping charges. If you are interested in placing an order, please contact Joni Medford at 901-493-0338 or jmedmsaa@att.net. All orders and money are due by Monday, February 14. Checks need to be made out to MSAA.

Revolve Fine Arts Dinner Theater
The talented students of Revolve will be displaying their various arts to glorify the Lord as you enjoy a warm chili dinner. The cost is $10 and the money will go towards Speed the Light and Revolve Ministries. You may purchase tickets with any youth or youth sponsor.
Thanks for your support!

Kids Camp Sponsorship
If you would like to sponsor a camper this year, the total camp fee is $100, but any amount will be greatly appreciated. Please mark your envelope “Kids Camp Help”.