the Beck & Call
VOLUME 23, NO. 19
May 6, 2008
Prayer Needs

Medical Park

Debbie Rice Rm. #332

At Home:



Library News

If you would like to see and help identify a historical picture of the A. I. Shouse family, stop by the church library.


The New Deacon Nominatees for the Church Year 2008-2009 are as follows:

They will be presented at Church Conference on May 14, 2008 and elected on the following Sunday, May 18. Please remember all our deacons in prayer.

Pastor Message

What Our Mothers Taught Us

My mother taught me about RELIGION. "You better pray that will come out of the carpet."

My mother taught me LOGIC. "Because I said so, that's why."

My mother taught me FORESIGHT. "Make sure you wear clean underwear, in case you're in an accident."

My mother taught me IRONY. "Keep crying and I'll give you something to cry about."

My mother taught me about the science of OSMOSIS. "Shut your mouth and eat your supper."

My mother taught me about STAMINA. "You'll sit there until all that spinach is gone."

My mother taught me about WEATHER. "This room of yours looks as if a tornado went through it."

My mother taught me the CIRCLE OF LIFE. "I brought you into this world, and I can take you out."


G.A's Recognition Service

Wednesday, May 7, 6:00-8:00 p.m., G.A.'s & Leaders practice, sanctuary

Wednesday, May 14, 6:00-7:00 p.m., G.A.'s & Leaders practice 7:00-8:00 p.m., G.A.'s & Parents practice

Sunday, May 18, 5:30 p.m., G.A.'s, Parents, & Leaders arrive & have pictures made 6:30 p.m., G.A. Recognition Service 7:30 p.m., G.A. Reception, UFH

My mother taught me about ENVY. "There are millions of less fortunate children in this world who don't have wonderful parents like you do."

My mother taught me about ANTICIPATION. "Just wait until we get home"

My mother taught me MEDICAL SCIENCE. "If you don't stop crossing your eyes, your face will freeze and you will stay like that."

My mother taught me GENETICS. "You act just like your father."

My mother taught me about my ROOTS. "Shut that door behind you. Do you think you were born in a barn?"

My mother taught me WISDOM. "When you get to be my age, you'll understand."

My mother taught me about JUSTICE. "One day you’ll have kids, and I hope they turn out just like you!"

Happy Mothers Day,
Karl


Single's Coffeehouse

Single's Coffeehouse, May 10th, 7-10 p.m. Refreshments, devotions and fellowship. Special guest, Carol Wilkinson will be sharing about her missionary work in Africa and Guatemala. Be prepared to give a love offering. Items needed for her next trip are: Lotion, shampoo(small), Bandaids, Blistex, Ziploc bags (all sizes), pens, notebooks, journals, CD's or DVD's (all kinds), small Kleenex packs, note cards and hand sanitizer, gift card to Walmart and Target. For more info contact Lawrence & Debbie Hagenah.

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Encouraging one another
Announcing the Gospel
Reaching through ministries
Teaching God's word

Weekend Events
May 10-Youth Mission Trip Fundraiser

BBQ dinner, 5-7 p.m. UFH, Dine in or carry out, Donations accepted. There will also be a Bake Sale that night.

May 10-Beck's Singles Coffeehouse 7 p.m. in the gym.

May 11-Infant/Child Dedication Service

Each year it is our pleasure to hold a dedication service on Mother's Day. This is an opportunity to introduce our newest family members and covenant to raise them in an atmosphere of the love and knowledge of God.
Church Directory
Thank you for your great participation and for your help in gathering pictures for the activity/ministry pages. Please be in prayer for the directory team as we try to create a directory that will accurately, effectively, and attractively portray what God is doing here at Beck's.
Clean-up Day
There will be a clean-up day in the kitchen and the upper fellowship hall, Tuesday, May 13th @ 9:00 a.m. Bring your gloves and roll up your sleeves. All cleaning products will be provided as well as lunch. If you have any questions please call Teresa Jennings