Calendar

February 2012

• Wednesday,  February 8^th – Women’s Midweek along with the Teen and Campus Ministry
• Sunday, February 12^th – Norris
• Wednesday, February 15^th – Men’s Midweek along with the Teen and Campus Ministry
• Sunday, February 19^th  – Norris
• Wednesday,  February 22^nd – Women’s split Midweek:  Married Women at Autumn Park Club House; Teens, Singles and Campus TBD.

Other Dates

• Sunday, March 4^th – Bring Your Neighbor Day
• Sunday, April 8th –  Villita Assembly Building Downtown – Easter Worship Service
• Sunday, April 15^th -  Special Contribution Sunday
• Sunday, May 20th – Eisenhower Park – Service in the park

Announcements

•  Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University classes will be starting the first week of February.  Jerry Condra and Ryan Hoke will be in the back of the auditorium after church to sign up people interested in attending a class. This will help determine class times, dates and locations. Even, if you are unsure about attending, please stop by and let them know.

•  Carlos Villatoro is offering to pick up any old metals, (aluminum, iron, etc.) or appliances of all kind that people want to get rid of (i.e. lawnmowers, barbeque grills, stoves, etc). He will remove them from your property, recycle them and use the monies to serve the poor as a bible talk.  If you have any questions or would like to schedule a pickup, please call or email him at 210-387-1690 or carlos-vicki@sbcglobal.net.

•  We will continue signing up volunteers for the conference after service in the back of the ballroom.  Please complete a volunteer application and turn it in to Pam Dominguez.

•  Contribution Receipts are ready to be picked up.  Please see Trudy Mencke in the back of the ballroom after service.

•  Our lost and found collection has grown tremendously.  If you have left or misplaced any items at Norris, please contact Kent Washington at (210) 528-8266.  All books that are stored in the lost and found bin will soon be donated to the book table.  All other personal items will be donated elsewhere.

 Prayer Requests

Please keep Christine Brocker’s dad, Jerry Eames, in your prayers.  He was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and has begun four months of Chemo treatments.

Please continue pray for Jay Ortiz’s sons, Javier and Miguel.  Their aunt, Demeshia Watson, passed away.  Please pray for the Watson family as well.  Pray that God will comfort and guide the family during this time.

Please continue to pray for encouragement and comfort for Jency and Archer Taliaferro and the entire family.

Please Continue to Pray for the Following:

• Pam Dominguez’ uncle Jumbo Ponce dé Leon.  He has lung cancer and is undergoing chemo.
• Stephanie Macias as she goes through treatment for an infection in her lungs.
• Pam Dominguez and Jocelyn’s familes in the Philippines.
• A full recovery for Robert Mendoza, who with the help of God overcame a near fatal bout with low blood count.
• The disciples in Abidjan.  See latest updates at www.icochotnews.com.
• The 2012 World Discipleship Summit.
• Our 2020 Vision for Texas.
• Those who are chronically ill in our congregation.

Kids Kingdom

The new rotations of teachers are listed below.  If you are unable to serve please let Trudy Mencke know when you can serve (missionpointchristianchurch@gmail.com).

Rotation A  Teachers (February – May)

Rotation B Teachers (June – September)

Lost & Found:

Kent Washington is our “Lost & Found” coordinator.  If you have left or misplaced any items at Norris, please contact him at (210) 528-8266.  All books that are stored in the lost and found bin will be donated to the book table.

Additions

 January

• Karen Moss – Placed Membership

Calendar

February 2012

• Wednesday, February 1^st – Men’s Midweek along with the Teen and Campus Ministry
• Sunday, February 5^th  – Norris
• Wednesday,  February 8^th – Women’s Midweek along with the Teen and Campus Ministry
• Sunday, February 12^th – Norris
• Wednesday, February 15^th – Men’s Midweek along with the Teen and Campus Ministry
• Sunday, February 19^th  – Norris
• Wednesday,  February 22^nd – Women’s split Midweek:  Married Women at Autumn Park Club House; Teens, Singles and Campus TBD.

Other Dates

• Sunday, March 4^th – Bring Your Neighbor Day
• Sunday, April 15^th -  Special Contribution Sunday

Announcements

• This weekend is somewhat historic in Texas as Marty and Daonna traveled to College Station to meet with the mission team, evangelize, and have their first church service!  The church will be planted in July, but this is their first retreat & church service in College Station.  Amen!  The first of 10 new plantings in Texas is taking its first baby steps!  Please be praying!!

• For all who are interested in folkloric dancing, please see Victor Reyes after service.  There will be a meeting at Kevin Surrett’s house at 2:00pm today for those interested in performing.

• Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University classes will be starting the first week of February.  Jerry Condra and Ryan Hoke will be in the back of the auditorium after church to sign up people interested in attending a class. This will help determine class times, dates and locations. Even, if you are unsure about attending, please stop by and let them know.

• Carlos Villatoro is offering to pick up any old metals, (aluminum, iron, etc.) or appliances of all kind that people want to get rid of (i.e. lawnmowers, barbeque grills, stoves, etc). He will remove them from your property, recycle them and use the monies to serve the poor as a bible talk.  If you have any questions or would like to schedule a pickup, please call or email him at 210-387-1690 or carlos-vicki@sbcglobal.net.

• We will continue signing up volunteers for the conference after service in the back of the ballroom.  Please complete a volunteer application and turn it in to Pam Dominguez.

• Contribution Receipts are ready to be picked up.  Please see Trudy Mencke in the back of the ballroom after service.

Prayer Requests

Please keep Christine Brocker’s dad, Jerry Eames, in your prayers.  He was diagnosed with Multiple Myeloma and scheduled for four months of Chemo treatments beginning Tuesday, January 31st.

Please continue pray for Jay Ortiz’s sons, Javier and Miguel.  Their aunt, Demeshia Watson, passed away.  Please pray for the Watson family as well.  Pray that God will comfort and guide the family during this time.

Please pray for encouragement and comfort for Jency and Archer Taliaferro and the entire family.

 Please Continue to Pray for the Following:

• Pam Dominguez’ uncle Jumbo Ponce dé Leon.  He has lung cancer and is undergoing chemo.
• Stephanie Macias as she goes through treatment for an infection in her lungs.
• Pam Dominguez and Jocelyn’s familes in the Philippines.
• A full recovery for Robert Mendoza, who with the help of God overcame a near fatal bout with low blood count.
• The disciples in Abidjan.  See latest updates at www.icochotnews.com.
• Our 2020 Vision for Texas and the 2012 World Discipleship Summit.
• Those who are chronically ill in our congregation.

Kids Kingdom

The new rotations of teachers (not assistants) are listed below.  If you are unable to serve please let Trudy Mencke know when you can serve (missionpointchristianchurch@gmail.com).

Rotation A  Teachers (February – May)

Rotation B Teachers (June – September)

Lost & Found:

Kent Washington is our “Lost & Found” coordinator.  If you have left or misplaced any items at Norris, please contact him at (210) 528-8266.  All books that are stored in the lost and found bin will be donated to the book table.

Additions

 January

Karen Moss – Placed Membership

Calendar

December 2011

• Wednesday, December 21^st – Congregational Midweek – Norris
• Saturday, December 24^th -  Norris – Christmas Eve Service from 5:30 -6:30pm
• Wednesday, December 28^th – No Midweek Service

January 2012

• Sunday, January 1, 2012 – Norris – New Year’s Day service
• Wednesday, January 4, 2012 – Norris – Congregational Midweek Service
• Sunday, January 8, 2012 – Workshop Sunday – Norris
• Wednesday, January 11, 2012 – Women’s Midweek along with the Teen and Campus Ministry

Announcements

Reminder:  Today, we will host our ninth annual Carols by Candlelight service at the Arneson River Theater, located downtown on the Riverwalk in La Villita.  There will be NO service at Norris.  The address is 418 La Villita Street 78205.  At 5:30pm, we will have our communion service and take up our regular contribution.  Afterwards, we will begin the carols. Please bring candles and a container to hold the candle in.  If the weather is cool, please dress appropriately because the Arneson is an outdoor theater.  You can also bring blankets.

Our service scheduled for Christmas Day has been CHANGED to Saturday, December 24th at Norris.  Service time is 5:30pm. Please note the change on your calendar. There will be NO service on Sunday.

MLK Day of Service–Saturday, January 14, 2012 at 9:00amOn Saturday, January 14th, HOPE worldwide–San Antonio will celebrate our annual Martin Luther King Day of Service by canvassing about fire prevention and safety, in partnership with the American Red Cross. The event will start at 9:00am with a kick-off rally at the San Antonio headquarters of the American Red Cross at 3642 E Houston Street, San Antonio, TX 78219. Coffee and pastry will be served. We will finish with a celebration lunch and party for the volunteers back at the Red Cross headquarters at 1:00pm. THANK YOU, in advance, for your heart to serve! We will have sign-ups at church services in the coming weeks. If you have any questions please see Kevin Surrett (210-639-1903).

Upcoming Events:

Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University – More details are forthcoming.

Contribution Receipt – Please email missionpointchristianchurch@gmail if you would like to receive your receipt.

Prayer Requests

 Please pray for Pam Dominguez’ family in the Philippines.  The unexpected typhoon that hit the Philippines Friday night hit her island and destroyed many homes.  Pray also for the disciples who have been affected by the storm, especially those who just moved there for the mission team.  So far,  650 people were killed as the authorities continue to search for many others who are missing.

 Please Continue to Pray for the Following:

• Comfort and peace for Amanda Poerschke and her family due to the loss of her father, Randy.
• A quick and complete recovery for Bill Hooper, one of the elders in the Dallas Church, who had a heart procedure done last week.
• A quick recovery for Laura Escobar who had arthroscopic shoulder surgery.
• John and Mary Lou King (Laura Escobar co-workers) who lost their son recently.
• A full recovery for Robert Mendoza, who with the help of God overcame a near
  fatal bout with low blood count.
• Encouragement and comfort for Jency and Archer Taliaferro and the entire family.
• The disciples in Abidjan.  See latest updates at www.icochotnews.com.
• Our 2020 Vision for Texas and the 2012 World Discipleship Summit.
• Those who are chronically ill in our congregation.

Kids Kingdom

If you have not served in the kids’ program at any time in past, please see Judy Fabilenia to pick up an application.  If you have served over a year ago, please complete an update form.

Monthly Assistants:  Please arrive by 9:00 am during the month you are selected to serve.  If you are selected and are unable to serve, please contact Trudy Mencke as soon as possible at missionpointchristianchurch@gmail.com so you can be replaced.

Kids’ Program Calendar:  There will be no children’s classes until January 8, 2010.  On that day, the campus ministry will oversee the classes.  The regularly scheduled classes will resume on January 15, 2012.

We are also in need of volunteers for the upcoming rotation.  More information will be provided.

Lost & Found:

Kent Washington is our “Lost & Found” coordinator.  If you have left or misplaced any items at Norris, please contact him at (210) 528-8266.  All books that are stored in the lost and found bin will be donated to the book table.

Additions

 October-December

• Amanda Wilson – Baptized
• Bernard Hurte – Baptized
• Dan Glenney – Placed Membership
• Melissa Glenney – Placed Membership
• John Sutton – Baptized
• Danielle Draper – Baptized
• Macee Mitchell – Baptized
• Angie Sotelo – Baptized
• Bobby Kohler – Baptized
• Edwardo Perez – Baptized
• Veronica Torres – Baptized
• Lexxy Dayao – Baptized
• Harrison Stillwater – Baptized
• Mathais Kang – Baptized
• Marie Mares – Baptized
• Karlie Roberts – Baptized
• Megan Golenski – Baptized
• Ruben Sanchez – Baptized

         11/27/11

Calendar

November

• Wednesday, November 30^th – Men’s Midweek along with the Teen and Campus Ministry

December

• Sunday, December 4^th – Norris
• Wednesday, December 7^th – Women’s Midweek along with the Teen and Campus Ministry
• Sunday, December 11^th – Norris
• Wednesday, December 14^th – Men’s Midweek along with the Teen and Campus Ministry
• Sunday, December 18^th – Arneson River Theater – Carols by Candlelight service at 5:30pm
• Wednesday, December 21^st – Congregational Midweek
• Sunday, December 25^th -  Norris – Christmas Service
• Wednesday, December 28^th – No Midweek Service

Announcements

• On behalf of the Students from Nairobi, we would like to say a big thank you for your continued support to Chance for Africa.  It’s amazing that a whole year has gone by and we have started the 2012 scholarship drive for the Students in the Nairobi Church.  God willing, we would like to complete the drive by December 11^th, so that we can send the funds before the end of the year, since the School year in Nairobi starts the second week of January.

Please visit our “new and improved” Web site at www.chanceforafrica.com if you are interested in knowing more about how to “Sponsor a Student”. Tuition can be sent sent to: MPCC – P.O Box 47789, San Antonio, TX 78265 or you can just give it to Carl or Fatima DeAquino. Please watch a “Thank you” Video from Nairobi: http://www.youtube.com/user/theaquinot.  Again, thank you so much and may our Lord immeasurably reward you for such a good deed.

• American Red Cross – Disaster Relief Program Training
  As the local chapter of HOPE worldwide and a partner with the American Red Cross, we are asking all who wish to volunteer for the Disaster Relief Program to attend the training.   This training along with a background check and photo ID cards are required to participate as a volunteer. The training date, time and location will be announced when finalized.  On the day of the training, pictures will be taken for the ID cards.

Prayer Requests

• Laura Escobar had arthroscopic shoulder surgery on Wednesday, November 16, 2011. Please pray she will recover quickly and easily.  This surgery will prevent Laura from returning to work immediately. She will be unable to do many things, such as driving her car for at least 60 days. If you feel compelled to lend a helping hand, call Laura at (210) 364-2539 or (210) 696-3030. Her email address is: laurajescobar@gmail.com.

Please Continue to Pray for the Following:

• John and Mary Lou King (Laura Escobar co-workers) who lost their son recently.
• For a full recovery for Robert Mendoza, who with the help of God overcame a near fatal bout with low blood count.
• For encouragement and comfort for Jency and Archer Taliaferro and the entire family.
• The disciples in Abidjan.  See latest updates at www.icochotnews.com.
• Our 2020 Vision for Texas and the 2012 World Discipleship Summit.
  • For those who are chronically ill in our congregation.

Kids Kingdom

• If you have not served in the kids’ program at any time in past, please see Judy Fabilenia to pick up an application.  If you have served over a year ago, please complete an update form.

• Monthly Assistants:  Please arrive by 9:00 am during the month you are selected to serve.  If you are selected and are unable to serve, please contact Trudy Mencke as soon as possible at missionpointchristianchurch@gmail.com so you can be replaced.

December’s Assistants

Additions

 October-November

• Amanda Wilson – Baptized
• Bernard Hurte – Baptized
• Dan Glenney – Placed Membership
• Melissa Glenney – Placed Membership
• John Sutton – Baptized
• Danielle Draper – Baptized
• Macee Mitchell – Baptized
• Angie Sotelo – Baptized
• Bobby Kohler – Baptized
• Edwardo Perez – Baptized
• Veronica Torres – Baptized
• Lexxy Dayao – Baptized
• Harrison Stillwater – Baptized
• Mathais Kang – Baptized
• Marie Mares – Baptized
• Karli Roberts – Baptized
• Megan Golenski

Lost & Found:

Kent Washington is our “Lost & Found” coordinator.  If you have left or misplaced any items at Norris, please contact him at (210) 528-8266.  All books that are stored in the lost and found bin will be donated to the book table.