God at Work In North Africa Print
Written by Missionary to North Africa   

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ndless sand…sun…camels… ancient trade routes… nomads…caravans crossing the emptiness. These are just a few of the pictures that flash across our minds when we hear the words “North Africa.” Other images are more traumatic— gunshots, tear gas, smoke, and screams from people caught up in religious, ethnic, and political conflicts, both ancient and modern.

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Team Players Needed Print
Written by Dr. Jerry Kroll, Senior Pastor   
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everal years ago, Linda and I were sitting in a Pizza Hut in Alice Springs, the capital of the outback, in Australia. (Linda was suffering from pizza deprivation after all the kangaroo we had eaten.) While we ate, we overheard some teens at the next table comparing American football to World Cup soccer. They couldn’t get over how many players are on an American football team. When I explained that there are also special units within a football team, they were even more befuddled!

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Our Riches in Christ Print
Written by Jessica Smith   
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aul had a passionate desire to make Jesus Christ known to all.  However, he did not just want people to be saved from their sins; he wanted to see believers grow beyond the elementary truths of the gospel to a deeper love and understanding of Christ. He also wanted them to know the riches that they have already received through Him—the riches that make it possible to live victoriously through Christ on this earth.

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Special Announcements

Weddings
Caitlyn (Toews) m. Brian Lee
 April 14

 
Births and Adoptions

Owen 
  Jonathan and Heidi
  (missionaries to the Middle East)
  7 lbs. 8 oz.
  April 3 

Evan Norwood Lawrence 
  
Sonny and Bethany
  8 lbs., 4.9 oz.
  April 14

Elina Brielle Bengds
 Joel and Melissa
 8 lbs., 14 oz.
 April 15

 

Coming Events

Church-Wide Events
National Day of Prayer
Thursday, May 3
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
James River Conference Center
400 Court Street, Lynchburg

Combined Sunday Morning Service
Sunday, May 6
Coffee and Fellowship, 9:30 - 9:55
in International Plaza
Worship Service, 10:07
in Worship Center
 

 
Student Ministries
Missions Conference (NO WOL CLUB)
May 9 
 
Last Night of WOL Club
May 16

Scripture Memory Exam 
May 17 

Senior Banquet
May 19

Summer Club Begins 
May 4-9 


 
Adult Ministries
Summer Life Training Electives 
May 23 
 
Sign-up begins for Men's Golf Tournament
May 27 
 
Missions
Missions Conference
May 4-9 
 
 
Friday, May 4
International Potluck
6:00 p.m. in the International Plaza

The Great Commission Undercover
7:30 p.m. Worship Center

Saturday, May 5 
Breakfast and Preparation for GROW Outreach
7:30 a.m. in the International Plaza

GROW Outreach Ministry 
Community
8:15 a.m.

Sunday, May 6
Fellowship & Refreshments
International Plaza
9:30 a.m. 

Combined Service 
Worship Center
10:07 a.m.

Missions Message/
Children's Conference 
6:00 p.m.

Monday, May 7
Luncheon
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
International Plaza

Breakout Sessions/
Children's Conference
7:00 p.m.

Tuesday, May 8
Luncheon
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
International Plaza

Missions Message/
Children's Conference
7:00 p.m.

Wednesday, May 9
Luncheon
12:00 - 1:00 p.m.
International Plaza

Missions Message/
Children's Conference
7:00 p.m.
 


 
Children’s Ministries
Awana Awards Ceremony
May 16

FunSummer Club Starts
May 23 
 
Senior Adult Ministries
Young at Heart (ages 55+)

YAH Fellowship and Lunch 
Wednesday,May 2, at 10:00 a.m.  
in the International Plaza
 
Sing-A-Long Practice 
Friday, May 18
Chimers at 9:00 a.m.
Singers at 10:00 a.m. 
 
Niagara Falls, Canada
May 7 21-25   
Boarding time: 5:40 a.m.
Bring your passport!
 
Autumn Angels (single ladies)
Wednesday, May 30 at 11:30 a.m.
Indonesia Room, M160
  
  
For more information about our Senior Adult activities,
contact Jim and Cyndie Tucker at 239-6534.
 
Readers' Corner
Bookstore
Celebrate motherhood and honor 2012 graduates with an encouraging book from Heritage Christian Books! We also have inspiring cards from Dayspring for both moms and grads.


Mothers day card 1edited     Nanas Gifeditedt



New In the Library
It’s staggering to realize that all creation is singing the praises of the One who fashioned and formed the universe! Yet ovations from earth and stars don’t drown God’s desire to hear your voice. Louie Giglio’s DVD “Symphony: I Lift My Hands” has just been added to the library.  Also new:
 
One Thousand Gifts  by Ann Voskamp                          Why I Believeedited
Why I Believe, a Bible study by Chip Ingram







And for kids, from The Beginner’s Bible:                              
Lion bookresized
Fish’s Big Catch (and Jonah’s Second Chance)
Elephant’s Big Ride (and Noah’s Stormy Adventure)
Lion’s Big Sleepover (and Daniel’s Scary Night)
Little Lamb’s Big Scare (and the Shepherd’s Great Care)