This Week At Maranatha

                                                                                                            
  

SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 2007  

8:00 am & 11:00 am Worship Services in auditorium

 Children’s Services

8:00 am           Grades K-6:  Children’s Church

                        Infants – Preschool:  Nursery

11:00 am         Grades K-6:  Children’s Church

                        Infants – Preschool:  Nursery

 

Parents please pick up/drop off your kids at their
PitStop classes before proceeding to your own

 Pit Stops (9:30-10:45 AM)

Adults: “Old Testament Challenge” (open).................. Rm 150

Adults: Your New Life With Christ” (open)..................... Rm 151

Adults: “Faith Lessons on Messiah” (open)................. Rm 169

Adults: “Berean: “Prison Epistles” (closed).................. Rm 170

Adults: “Effective Parenting” (open)............................. Rm 171

Youth: Grade 7-9........................................................ Rm 121

Youth: Grade 10-12 “The Truth Project”............ Pr. Bill’s Office

Kids: Birth to 2 yrs....................................................... Nursery

Kids: 3 yr olds.............................................................. Rm 127

Kids: Pre-K 4/5 yr olds................................................ Rm 129

Kids: K-1st Grade......................................................... Rm 172

Kids: Grades 2-4 (Boys).............................................. Rm 163

Kids: Grades 2-4 (Girls)............................................... Rm 165

Kids: Grades 5-6 (Boys).............................................. Rm 161

Kids: Grades 5-6 (Girls)............................................... Rm 160

Alpha Course........................ 12:45 PM in the Education Wing

 

"Stepping Out in Faith" is the 2nd Part of our "Old Testament Challenge" series in 2008 as we decide to be devoted to God’s Word.  Join us this morning in room 150.  An $8 participant guide is recommended.  Paul Kendrick is the facilitator.

 "Your New Life With Christ": Starts this morning in RM 151. The class includes a $5 book and well be reading through the Gospel of John.  Shannon Ramsden is facilitating this booster to growing as part of the family of God.

 Effective Parenting in a Defective World” this morning Pit Stop with Pr. Robin will revolutionize your relationship with God and your kids.  Join her and other parents today in room 171. A $12 workbook is recommended.

 Tuesday Morning Moms meets this Tuesday, March 11 from 8:30 to 11:30 am in the Ed. Wing.  Guest speaker Patty Oknich will be sharing tips on meal planning, and we’ll finish with prayer, devotions, exercise, and fellowship. A reservation for childcare is required by 9 am on Monday, March 10 for a cost of $5 per child.

Get your Witness Messiah tickets in the lobby today!  $8/ ticket or 10-packs for $6.50 / ticket.  Get tickets for your friends, neighbors, and co-workers.  See you there!

WEEKLY SCHEDULE

 MONDAY, MARCH 10

6:30 am.. Grant’s Men’s Group Study................. Rm 145

8:00 am . Men’s Weight Workout......................... Rm 121

9:30 am.. Women’s Bible Study................. Wyoming, MN

6:00 pm.. Karate...................................................... Rm 107

6:30 pm.. Children’s Musical Practice.............. Auditorium

6:30 pm.. Women’s Bible Study........................... Rm 171

6:30 pm.. Men’s Bible Study….Truth Project........ Rm 146

7:00 pm.. 12-Step Reaching Recovery................ Rm 121

7:00 pm.. Young Adult (18-35) Group.............. Hugo, MN

 TUESDAY, MARCH 11

8:30 am    Tuesday Moms..................................... Ed. Wing

3 – 8 pm   Believer’s Boxing.................................. Rm 121

 WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12

8:00 am.. Men’s Weight Workout......................... Rm 121

7:00 pm.. Adult Service: “Relationships”........ Auditorium

                Welcome! To Maranatha”.................... Rm 169

                “Breaking Free” (women only)............... Rm 170

                “The Truth Project” (open).................... Rm 171

                Nursery: ages 0 to 3................................ Rm 127

Preschool: ages 3 to 5............................ Rm 124

Kids Church: grades K - 6th........... Kid’s Church

Youth: grades 7 - 12............................... Rm 107

  THURSDAY, MARCH 13

9:00 am    Martha’s Quilting Cupboard........ Upper Level

9:30 am    Women’s Study….Truth Project..... Forest Lake

3 – 8 pm   Believer’s Boxing.................................. Rm 121

6:00 pm    Freedom Choir Rehearsal.................... Rm 107

7:00 pm    Griefshare.............................................. Rm 170

 FRIDAY, MARCH 14

6:30 am    Men’s Study & Breakfast ($5)......... Auditorium

8:00 am.. Men’s Weight Workout........................ Rm 121

8:00 am    “50 to Nifty and Up” Bible Study............. Lobby

 SATURDAY, MARCH 15

8:30 am    1 Saturday Morning................................ Lobby

9:00 am    Karate..................................................... Rm 107

9a-1p       Boxing.................................................... Rm 121

 

 

 COMING SOON

 Thursday Morning Women's Bible Study will be starting "The Truth Project": a 13 week journey in building a Christian world view. Susan Remley will be facilitating this series starting this Thursday, 9:30 - 11:00 am at Susan's home. All women are invited to attend.  No child care is provided. Call Susan at 651-982-9010.

 Dealing with abuse, past or present?  Hiding, Hurting, Healing will begin its 12-week Spring session on Thursday, March 20, from 6:30 to 8:30 pm at Maranatha in the education wing.  This is confidential  for all women 18+ regardless of faith or church affiliation.

 Couples Group (35+) meets this month on Friday, March 21,  7-9pm at Mark & Dawn Wolle's!   Along with co-leaders, Pete & Shelli Glidden.  Join us as we look at Couples in the Bible.  Come join us for dessert, coffee & good conversation!  Contact: d57wolle@q.com or

651-464-6677 ~ 20434 Everton Trail N., Forest Lake.

 Baggers Needed!  The Israel team is doing a fundraiser at Cub Foods bagging groceries on Saturday March 22 and we could use your help. If you are able to come for an hour or two or stay for the whole day, we’d appreciate your help either way.  We will be working from 10am to 8pm. Sign up by the nickel tank for your time slot.  Contact P.Bill with any other questions at bill@realchurch.org or 651-797-7391.

 Easter Sunday is March 23.  We will have 3 services: 8, 9:30 & 11 AM, with no Pit Stops.  Instead, join us for a pancake breakfast 8:30 -11:30 am in the Education Wing.  All proceeds go to the School's playground and the Youth Service & Study Trip to Israel. 

 "Financial Peace University" is a 13-week course that can free you from debts and harmful spending habits.  Join the Marings and Morleys, Wednesday nights starting March 26, 7-8:30 PM in room 171.  A $50 kit is needed and space is limited.  Sign up at the Info. Station.  Contact  nmaring@mywdo.com, or 651-283-5737 for info.

 "Essential Doctrines: Truths for Life" is an 8-week class on our fundamental theological beliefs, and is encouraged for all, and required for members.  Join Pastor Orleen Wed., March 26, 7-8:30 PM in room 169.  A $5 workbook is encouraged.  Sign up on the Info. Station.

 Sanctification & Sexuality is a new Wednesday Night class starting March 26, 7-8:30 PM with Robin Bjornson.  What does the Holy Spirit do, and what is our responsibility in this?  Enjoy this DVD teaching with Sy Rogers (www.syrogers.com) and the discussion to follow.  Sign up on the Kiosk, or contact Pastor Orleen.

 Berean School of the Bible starts the spring with “Hermeneutics: Intro. to Biblical Interpretation,” on Sun. April 6, 9:30-10:45 AM.  This is a 13-week course: $80 for first-time class audits, or $117 for new for-credit students.  Join Pastor Travis & others for this vital study.  Registration forms at the Info. Station.  Payments due March 23.

MISCELLANEOUS

 Sunday Evening Services: This spring come and enjoy 3 refreshing Sunday evening services with your entire family: April 6, May 4, and June 1st from 6:00-7:30pm.  There will be extended times of worship, prayer and altar time along with a message.  Invite someone to come along with you.

 Join the Easter Freedom Choir on Thursdays @ 6 pm in room 107. No experience required–just the ability to have fun!

 Does your heart pull you to Help Hurting Women?  Please contact Pr. Orleen at Maranatha or call Rev. JoAnne Crosby 763.242.9181 or Mary Kamrud 651.784.8840 to help with the Spring session of Hiding, Hurting, & Healing study. 

 Medical Mission Items Needed: Vitamins and Tylenol for adults & children. Antacid tablets, cough drops, small tubes of toothpaste, and new and used glasses. Please drop all items in the medical mission’s box located by mission's board in Lobby.

 Ladies, Are you looking to be free? Free to be who God made you to be? Come to the Spring Conference April 4 & 5 at Emmanuel Christian Center in MN. See the table in the lobby with more information or call Christa @ 763-913-6733.

 Sunday messages are available on CD ($4) and DVD ($5) in the Resource Center.

 Check out our website @ www.realchurch.org for more helpful information.

 Got prayer?  Email prayerchain@realchurch.org.

 

Maranatha School

 Wee Learners Preschool & Daycare

Administrator: Pastor Carol Morley

Licensed Teachers

 

Maranatha School is now accepting registrations for the 2007/2008 school year. We offer quality Bible-based education for children in grades Pre-K - 12th.

Daycare infants to school age.

Call: 651-797-7400

 

 

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