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May 2012

Kids Event — Change of Date

This month’s Kids Event for grades 5-8 will be held on June 2 instead of May 26. Questions? See Eric or Kay Rowles. Thanks!

Benefit Concert

The Clearfield-Philipsburg Chapter of the Christian Motorcyclist Association will be sponsoring a benefit concert for Bobby Ingram, Jr. featuring Samantha Steiner and Friends at the Curwensville United Methodist Church on Sunday, May 20, 2012, at 6:00 PM.  Bobby was severely injured after being struck on his motorcycle on May 3, 2012; he is currently hospitalized at DuBois Regional Medical Center.

New Small Group — Motherhood

Attention Moms — a new small group is starting just for you. Jess Tkacik will be leading a small group using the book, The Mission of Motherhood: Touching Your Child’s Heart for Eternity. The author, Sally Clarkson says, “No calling is greater, nobler, or more fulfilling than that of motherhood. Every day, as we nurture our children, mothers influence eternal destiny as no one else can. Tragically, today’s culture minimizes the vital importance of a mother’s role. By catching a vision of God’s original design and allowing it to shape your life, you can rediscover the joy and fulfillment that can be found in the strategic role to which God in all his wisdom has called you, for a purpose far greater than you can ever imagine.” The cost of the book is under $12. Interested? Sign up on the signup sheet in the lobby. Questions? See Jess Tkacik.

Alliance Men’s Breakfast

There will be an Alliance Men’s Breakfast on May 19 at 8 am in the Activities Center. Please sign up on the bulletin board on the lobby.

Women’s Retreat — June 15 & 16

The Alliance Women have extended the registration deadline for the annual Alliance Women’s Retreat until May 20. If you’ve questions or if you would like to go and need help with registration, please speak to Doris Hanes. Thanks!

Outreach Committee

There will be an Outreach Committee meeting on May 20 at 7:10 pm in room 103. Anyone is welcome.

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SERMON: It’s not about Predestination — It’s about Blessings!

Presented 5/13/2012

From time to time, everyone misses the point. This happens in marriage, in the workplace, and even as we approach the Bible. One place this happens is in the opening verses of the book of Ephesians. I would guess that more theological energy has been poured into this passage extolling or refuting concepts of free-will and predestination than energy poured into understanding the point of the text.

If you miss the point you deprive yourself of the affirming concepts that God wants to communicate to those who are in Christ.

This podcast works to lay aside the consternation some have concerning the free-will / sovereignty debate and works to communicate the blessings God has given those who’ve turned from their sins and placed their trust in Christ’s death to pay for their sins.

SERMON: Blessings for Christians in Ephesians

Presented 5/6/2012

As Curwensville Alliance travels through the Book of Ephesians, The May 6 Traditional Service contained a sermon, highlighting blessings belonging to believers. The “Today’s Service” had readers presenting the text by itself.

Attached here is the message from The Traditional Service.

SERMON: How We Look at the Bible…

Presented 4/29/2112

In the weeks that are ahead, we plan to look at the book of Ephesians. But if we are going to look at a book of the Bible, it might be good to recall how we regard the Bible.

Why do Christians think the Bible is so important? Why do many of the best preachers preach through a book of the Bible? How are we to understand the Bible? What about The Bible Code?

This message speaks about our view of the Bible, preaching, and applying Scripture.