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“Connecting People to Jesus and Others”
Joyfully Following Jesus
Depending on what you’ve been facing, the Bible’s advice in Philippians
4:4 might be like nails screeching on a blackboard: “Rejoice in the Lord
always. I will say it again: Rejoice!” This year we’ve emphasized living
your faith in Jesus. That means taking opportunities to share what and
why you believe; standing up for truth; defeating sin; and living according
to God’s advice, even if it’s “weird” (according to the world).
If we are living our faith, it will show up in another area – an attitude – of
our lives: disciples of Jesus are characterized by joy. So instead of being
grouchy, rejoice! Philippians is a book about joy. Inspired by God, Paul
recognizes the common “joy-stealers” faced by followers of Jesus:
Circumstance (chapter 1)
People (chapter 2)
Things (chapter 3) and
Worry (chapter 4)
Which of these most often attacks your joy?
Philippians is the most joyful book of the Bible, but it’s not because Paul
has a happy life. He’s in prison on trial for his mission and message. The
legal process threatens his very life. Yet he writes to encourage disciples
of Jesus to conduct themselves in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ.
They do this by joyfully following Jesus by having a mind set, not on
circumstances, people, stuff, or anxieties, but a mind set on Christ – his
message, his model, his promises, and his protection.
Join us in worship this summer as God’s word teaches us how to possess
a living joy.
July 2013
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Adult Fellowship...
Sunday Morning Adult Bible Fellowships Summer Schedule
The 9:15 Adult Bible Fellowship and 10:30 Adult Gathering will be following the summer Children's Ministry Schedule as they take a short “break”
What does this mean? This means that Now thru July 14 there will be NO formal study/gathering time for these adult groups… HOWEVER, the Patio Room will still be available for fellowship!
Beginning July 21—both groups will resume meeting regularly each Sunday at 9:15am and 10:30am respectively
New Beginnings ABF Campout & Picnic
DATE: August 16 & 17
Join us for one night or whatever works. If you can’t camp, be sure to join us for the Potluck & Campfire on Saturday, Aug 17th
TIME: Games and fun all day
Potluck Picnic 5:00pm Bring a dish to pass, lawn chairs, and outdoor games
LOCATION: McMullen Campground, Warrens
ACTIVITIES: Swim or Canoe on the Lake, Playground for the
Kids, Horseshoes, Volleyball, Fishing and Hiking!
Camping cost is about $15 depending on Tent or Camper, Electric, etc For more info call Philip or Cindy Puent
608-372-7494 or email cppuent@centurytel.net
Family Bike Trip
Meet at Church on Saturday, July 13th
at 10:00am with your bikes for a family ride on the Omaha Trail
A great opportunity to enjoy Family, nature and fellowship!
July 2013
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Brewer Game Deadline-June 30!
Saturday, August 3rd Bible EFC is heading back to Milwaukee to cheer on the Brewers!
We will be taking a charter bus & tailgating again prior to the 6:10pm game against the Nationals.
$50 covers your Game Ticket & Transportation.
A $30 deposit is appreciated at the time you sign-up in the Foyer .
A great family friendly event!
Wednesday Morning Owls2
Come join the OWLS2
(Older, Wiser,
Loving Senior Saints) each Wednesday
at 10:00am in the Dining Room for
coffee and treats, fellowship, a brief
devotion and prayer. We are seniors
but young at heart ~ no age
restrictions. Contact Ray DeVoe 372-9587.
Happening at Bible EFC...
Community Table
Bible EFC will be preparing and serving the Community Table meal on
Monday, July 29th
We will need help with Food Donations, Meal Prep, Serving the Meal,
and Clean-Up.
Watch for details on times, donations, etc in the Foyer.
This is a great family service opportunity!
Questions? Contact Pam Zaehler
608-387-9869 PLZisMe@yahoo.com
Men! If you are still interested in being
an Usher but couldn’t make the meeting last week...please contact Levi Frost to be part of the new schedule.
Levi is our new Lead Usher and will be coordinating teams for each service and special events. Please contact him with any questions you may have.
Cell: 608-387-9293 Email: levy_frost@hotmail.com
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Boots on the Ground
Bible EFC
Independence 237 years ago the Founding Fathers of our great United States of America made public their Declaration of Independence from the sovereignty of Great Britain. They signed their names in blood, as it were, in affect signing their own death warrants as traitors to the throne of King George III of England. They believed the freedom their efforts would bring to the people gathered on this soil was worth any cost. Their sacrifices bought our freedom.
CEO of Olive Branch Mission, Pastor David Bates has given up the traditional comforts of many of his colleagues in ministry, a family life with wife and children, a safe neighborhood, a nice church building in suburbia with clean, well-dressed parishioners…. David’s sacrifices are bringing freedom to those in slavery to fear, hate, poverty, drugs, sex, and violence. (Full version.)
Chaplain Martin Adamson and wife Kristi have committed their prime ministry years to serving our military troops, family-members, civilian workers, and all who brush up against the United States Air Force…. Martin’s family’s sacrifices have saved the lives of Airmen, and brought freedom to those living in darkness. (Full version.)
My grandparents, Charles and Vina Magers lived out most of their lives farming and logging in a small Northern Idaho community called Sanders…. Charlie and Vina’s lives of sacrifice and service brought freedom to scores of people in the outlying area to whom they ministered in tangible ways throughout their daily lives, to hundreds of campers who gave their lives to God at the old log altar Charlie cut off his place. (Full version.)
Two of my Soldiers, Scott Nisely and Kampha Sourivong set off into the desert in pursuit of insurgents their convoy security element spotted placing a roadside bomb on 30 September 2006…. I can tell you they didn’t want to die, but they were willing to do so for the sake of independence. Their blood was spilled on Iraqi soil to bring freedom to an oppressed and impoverished people group, and to maintain ours. (Full version.)
Our culture has confused the meaning of the word “freedom.” It is understandable that many Americans today hold a philosophy of freedom that is upside down from God’s perspective. Freedom is often interpreted as “my right to do as I please.” This kind of individualistic perception of freedom brings slavery to those who exercise it and rains down terror and devastation on those on whom it is exercised. We may have to abandon the word altogether, it has become so skewed. Perhaps “liberty” is still a usable and useful word, bringing with it the connotation of sacrifice, as in Patrick Henry’s famous words in 1775, “Give me liberty or give me death.”
The paradox, of course, is that as we pursue more personal freedom as defined by greater comfort, a gain in money and stuff, and the ability to do whatever we want, we end up in destruction, despair, isolation, emptiness, addiction and poverty. On the other hand, as we live our lives in sacrifice to God and service to others, giving up our freedom at every turn, we end up in growth, joy, community, fulfillment, and ultimately, eternal success.
Independence Day should remind us that true freedom from slavery to sin and from the decimation it brings to our lives is really wrapped up in interdependence. We find political freedom through the sacrifices of bold men and women who have been willing to die for our liberty. We find freedom from the cultural bondage of racism, sexism, ageism, domestic abuse, human trafficking and slavery through the courageous actions and voices of those who risk everything to stand up and be heard. We find liberty from personal ills, gambling, alcohol abuse, sexual addiction, workaholism, overeating and eating disorders through the bravery of small communities of people willing to admit and confront these freedoms gone awry and work together to find victory. And all of these heroes promoting independence find an even greater strength and reservoir of courage when they proclaim their interdependence to their Creator and commit to using their liberty to set free those in bondage around them. (Full version.)
Isaiah prophesied, “The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to release the oppressed, to proclaim the year of the Lord's favor.” Jesus said, “The man who loves his life will lose it, while the man who hates his life in this world will keep it for eternal life."
In this season as we celebrate the freedom we gained from an oppressive regime so many years ago, and especially as we come more to grips with our place in the global village, let us understand that our independence is tied to interdependence. We are set free to serve and bring freedom to others, not to pursue our own selfish ends. Let us not drift far from this precedent set by our Founding Fathers, and by our Heavenly Father.
Freedom is not free, and earthly peace has no guarantee.
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Children’ s Ministries
Also available this summer…. Family Backpacks! ! ! Backpacks are filled with games, crafts and fun Christ centered activities for
families to do together! Check one out outside of Krishna’s office!
Please join us for the 45 minute
Child Protection Training
JULY 14 Adults attend @ 10:30AM Youth attend @ 12:00 Noon
In the Snack Shack (across from the bathrooms at the bottom of the ramp)
This is necessary to volunteer with Children, Youth or VBS, but is also a great informational session for parents and grandparents who would like to know more about the policies and procedures that are in place to protect our young ones.
IMPORTANT SUMMER DATES
JUNE 23—JULY14 SUMMER BREAK NO Sunday Morning Ministries: 4K— High School
JULY 14—18 Son West Round Up Vacation Bible School 5:30pm-8:00pm
JULY 21—AUGUST 25 Sunday Morning Summer Schedule 9:15am~ 4K — 2nd grade “Fruits of the Spirit” 10:30am~ 4K — 5th grade “Summer of Service”
SEPTEMBER 1 NO Children Ministries 4K—High School (Labor Day Weekend)
SEPTEMBER 8 Fall Launch for Regular Sunday School 4K—High School
Sunday Morning Volunteer Schedule for July —next page!!!
Please contact Krishna (608) 343-3282 if you are able to serve
in any of the highlighted spots!
We will continue to offer nursery (under 2)
and pre-school (2-3yo) ministries
throughout the summer in the
early childhood wing of the building.
EARLY CHILDHOOD MINISTRIES 4K through 5TH GRADE - ELEMENTARY MINISTRIES
NURSERY 2/3 YR OLDS
SUMMER BREAK - NO CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES JULY 7
9:15AM 9:15AM
Rashelle Hintz Heather Dougherty
Krishna Battista
10:30AM 10:30AM
Erica Champlin
Krishna Battista
JULY 14
9:15AM 9:15AM
SUMMER BREAK - NO CHILDREN'S MINISTRIES
Sue Bannan Katie Niemerg
Ben Bannan Jessie Weiland
Breanna Gowin Brittany Gowin
10:30AM 10:30AM
Emily Ewers Krishna Battista
Curt Reavis Brianna Battista
Calsie/Lindsey Tricia Battista
JULY 21
9:15AM 9:15AM
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:00AM
SUMMER OF SERVICE
10:30AM
Jeanne Plunkett Heather Dougherty
Combined 4K through 2nd Grade
Tanya Manhart
Op Christmas Rashelle Hintz
Maretta Budde
Ethan Manhart Child Krishna Battista
Holden Manhart Volunteer Heather Dahl
10:30AM 10:30AM
Angie Frost Jami Vitcenda
Autumn Garrells
JULY 28
9:15AM 9:15AM
SUNDAY SCHOOL 9:00AM
SUMMER OF SERVICE
10:30AM
Micki Spence Kathleen Jungmeyer
Combined 4K through 2nd Grade
Tanya Manhart
Comm Table Pam Zaehler
Ben Spence Jessie Weiland Ethan Manhart
Brittany Gowin Breanna Gowin Holden Manhart Volunteer Heather Dahl
10:30AM 10:30AM
Angel Eagleson
Erica Champlin
Please contact Krishna if you planned to be on this schedule and are not OR if you would like to be
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Children’s Ministry
“Pick of the Month”
Video from Right
Now Media —->
CLICK PHOTO TO VIEW
RightNow Media: essentially the "Netflix of Video Bible Studies" - instant access to thousands of great videos for kids, youth, parents, married couples and more. View these videos from your phone, tablet or computer. And you can also view them in a group setting through a TV or projector. There are over
2,000 videos from some great teachers.
If you haven’t already accepted the "invitation email" from RightNow Media through Bible EFC office (to give you FREE access to this library),
Email office@bibleefc.org to request a new invite. Be sure to check your junk folder!
Family Service
Bible EFC is getting a group of ladies together to attend this awesome event! $130 will cover
travel to Rochester, MN on Friday, admission to Friday’s Moms’ Night Out, 1 night hotel stay, registration fee for Saturday’s all day confer-ence (27 different workshop topics to choose
from!) and travel home Saturday evening.
Hearts at Home Conference will help you enjoy the moments, the laughter, and the grace of being a mom. It’s a weekend that will help you learn to love your real, but imperfect, life!
Click HERE
to view Hearts at Home Conference Website
CALLING ALL WOMEN!!!
November 8-9
For more information or to sign up for this event: Contact Becky Robertson (608) 343-3583 or Krishna Battista (608) 343-3282
Family Service Opportunities
One of our church goals for this year is SERVING OUR COMMUNITY. Here in the Children’s Ministry Program, we want to present families with opportunities to serve
together beyond our church walls and Sunday mornings. Here are some ideas for how to do that!
For more info or questions, contact Krishna (608) 343-3282
“Summer of Service” Topic on July 21 @
10:30am
As a family you can put together a box! CLICK HERE to learn how to pack a shoe box for a
child!
“Summer of Service” Topic on July 28 @
10:30am
Bible EFC will be hosting Tomah’s Community Table on July 29. Watch the foyer this month for an informational table to sign up as a family to donate
time or items.
Sign up your
Lil buckaroo
For vbs today!
SonWest Vacation Bible School here at Bible Evangelical Free Church
July 14 thru July 18 5:30pm to 8:00pm
Open to Kids age 2 through 5th grade
At SonWest Roundup your kids will find ultimate truth in Jesus! Children will have a great time singing songs,
watching skits, creating crafts and playing games. But most important, they’ll discover Jesus provides
what they truly need in every challenge of life.
Use the Registration Form in the Newsletter or sign up in the Foyer
For questions or to spend fun time with our lil Buckaroos that week, Contact: Lisa Reavis at 608-387-5262 or lreavis53@gmail.com
We are in need of the following donated items for this summer’s VBS…
Kindly leave the items in the Church Office or near the VBS Registration Table in the Foyer.
Craft and Decorating items we would like at anytime, if you would like to donate any of the perishable items,
please bring them the week of July 8-12 so they do not spoil.
Thank you for your help!
Yarn
Fabric Strips
Buttons
Foam Paint Brushes
Bandanas
Black Permanent Markers
Acrylic Paint (all colors, large qty)
Newspapers
Masking Tape
Alphabet Stamps
Ink - for stamping
Beads (glass preferred)
Rubberbands
Pint-Sized Glass Jars (150)
Votive Candles (150)
Wagon Wheels
Western Décor Items
Fake Cactus
Any Western Style Decor
Freezer Waffles
Hot Dogs
Shredded Cheese
Vanilla Frosting
Gummy Worms
Caramel Topping
Whipped Cream
Crescent Rolls
Pretzel Rods (large)
Sprinkles
Cream Cheese
Fruit:
Strawberries
Bananas
Apples
Grapes
Like to decorate?
We would love your help the
week before VBS to
transform Bible EFC
into the Wild West!
Contact Lisa or Krishna
for details
Mission Team Members
SUMMER 2013 Schedule
Meet at church. General times are 6:00pm-8:30pm unless otherwise noted.
June
2nd Graduation Weekend (NO Ignite)
9th Canoeing/Kayaking
16th Baptism and Father’s Day (NO Ignite)
23rd Softball and Ice Cream
30th Bonfire and Fishing @ Buddes’ in Warrens
July 7
th Bike Ride–Meet @ 3pm @ church, return @ 8:30pm
14th Service Project
21st Game Night at Church
28th Mission Trip Sharing at Winnebago Park
August 3
rd Brewer Game
(for families to attend together – sign up in office)
4th NO Ignite
11th NO Ignite
18th Ministry Teams and Leaders Meet (NO regular Ignite)
25th Ministry Teams and Leaders Meet (NO regular Ignite)
September 1
st Labor Day Weekend (NO Ignite)
8th Fall Kick Off at Jellystone in Warrens
YOUTH MINISTRIES IGNITE
Guatemala Mission Trip July 13- 21
Please take some time this month to
pray for our youth mission team as they
travel to Guatemala to serve people
there, expand their Christian world
view and spread the gospel. While in
Guatemala, the team will be working
with public school children, children at
a local church and reaching out to resi-
dents in Guatemala City and Sum-
pango.
Karen Birkeness
Trevor Caswell
Kassy Cox
Zoey Good
Dani Hininger
Jeff Hininger
Travis Houston
Allison Jacob
Joshua Jensen
Erica Kalinoski
Morgan Linenberg
Jordan Mann
Lauryn Patterson
Connor Renner
Joel Sandager
Micaela Saville
Dalton Staller
Marge Staller
Amanda Stoewsand
Hannah Zaehler
Pam Zaehler
Middle School Mission Trip
Coming up
in August!!
We are working out
some details for a
new and exciting
mission opportunity
in Milwaukee, WI for
our middle school
youth—more coming
soon!
Cost is $30 per
student/leader.
Contact Joel
(608) 387-2131
Attending Tribal Community Col-lege and playing football. Pray for him as he gets through college.
Attending Western Tech College for Early Childhood Education. Pray for God to give her strength and disci-
pline as she plans to marry.
Attending UW-Stevens Point majoring in Natural Resources. Pray for him to keep grades up, safe travels home on weekends, adjustment to college life.
Attending UW-Green Bay to major in Social Work. Pray for her to allow God to keep working in her life and to keep her faith dur-
ing tough times.
Attending Central Chris-tian College in Kansas.
Pray for her to make good choices and follow
God’s guidance.
Enlisting in the Air National Guard. Pray for him to do well in
the Guards and make plans for after.
Enlisted in the Air Na-tional Guard. Pray for him to remember wor-
ship and praise the Lord, even when life
gets busy.
Attending Word of Life Bible Institute in the
Philippines. Pray for her to have a willing and patient heart to follow God’s will, also for a
smooth transition to the Philippines, giving her
anxieties over to Christ.
Attending UW-Milwaukee to major in Chemistry. Pray for her to stay strong in
her faith and find good Christian
friends.
Celebrating our
Be sure to read about their exciting plans for the future and how they’ve asked the church to pray for them!
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Offering Attendants:
July 7 - Curt Patterson
July 14 - Jim Retzlaff
July 21 - Amy Georgeson
July 28 - Deidre Nauman
If you have questions about Bible EFC finances,
Contact Mike Mayhew, Treasurer 374-1007
Jill Garrett, Financial Secretary 372-2576
Financial Ministry
Financial Report
For the period: July 1, 2012 through June 15, 2013
General Offering: $ 466,108.26
Budget Goal: $ 518,867.92
Expenses paid: $ 599,952.91
Checkbook Balance as of June 15, 2013: $ 5,771.91
Money Market Balance June 15, 2013: $ 20,887.12
Timberwood Bank Loan as of June 15, 2013: $ 39,901.14
For more information or to volunteer, contact:
Levi Frost 608-387-9293
levy_frost@hotmail.com Usher Schedule:
July 7 July 14 July 21 July 28
7:45 Service
Ron Nicks
Craig Budde
George Lovold
Terry Christen
Jim Spence
Ben Spence
Tim Garrels
Service Opportunity
9:15 Service
Ron Johns
Service Opportunity
Paul Kastner
Service Opportunity
Service Opportunity
Service Opportunity
Service Opportunity
Service Opportunity
10:30 Service
Josh Eagleson
Jason Strike
Craig Smith
Todd Linenberg
Brad Niemerg
Service Opportunity
Jim Retzlaff
Service Opportunity
Service Opportunity
Levi Frost
David Frost
Bud Siler
July 2013 Bible EFC Schedules
“Raise the Roof” Update We have been able cover approximately 1/3 of our debt with $34,709 being given to this project so far … Remember to keep our remaining financial obligation on last summer’s Roof Project in mind as you consider your giving by continuing to use the orange “Raise the Roof” envelopes to designate giving to the new roof or write “Raise the Roof” in the memo section of your check. Thank you!
“Connecting People with Jesus and Others”
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July 2013 Bible EFC
Prayer Ministry
Our next Times of Refreshing is taking place on Saturday, June 27th at 6:30pm, with a light meal and refreshments available at 5:30pm.
Join with others this evening for a free-flowing format of worship, praise, prayer and sharing as you fellowship together. Everyone is welcome!
Please contact Karen Birkeness if you would like to assist in the areas of food, tech, worship team and/or set-up & take down. (387-0824 or jkbirkeness@charter.net)
Watch the Newsletter and Bulletin for Upcoming Times of Refreshing Dates
Times of Refreshing
For more information about
Bible EFC’s Prayer Ministry
Contact Karen Birkeness
608-387-0824 or
jkbirkeness@charter.net
If you would like to be added to the email prayer chain to receive urgent prayer requests, please provide your email address and/or request to the office at office@bibleefc.org.
Is Prayer the gift God has graced you with?
Then seek out a conversation with Karen Birkeness, our Prayer Coordinator as she is seeking to build a team of people who share her goals for prayer to saturate every aspect of the individual and corporate life of this church.
If God is speaking to your heart and serving in this valuable area of ministry at Bible EFC, please contact Karen at 608-387-0824.
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
1 2
6:30pm Co-Ed Softball at Glendale Field 6:45pm Prayer Time
3 10:00am OWLS2
4 Office Closed
5 6
7 Elder Prayer Time - 7am Summer Ignite - Bike Ride: meet at church at 3:00pm; Return at 8:30pm
8
9 6:45pm Prayer Time 7:30pm Co-Ed Softball at Glendale Field
10 10:00am OWLS2
4:15pm Elder Board Meeting
11
12 13
14
15
16 6:30pm Co-Ed Softball at Bud’s Ballfield
17 10:00am OWLS2
18
19 20
21 Summer Sunday School Begins! Summer Ignite - Game Night at BEFC
22
23 6:30pm Co-Ed Softball at Bud’s Ballfield 6:45pm Prayer Time
24 10:00am OWLS2
25
26
27 6:30pm Times of Refreshing (food at 5:30)
28 Summer Ignite - Meet at Winnebago Park for Mission Trip Sharing
29 30 6:45pm Prayer Time 7:30pm Co-Ed Softball at Glendale Field
31 10:00am OWLS2
July 2013 Bible EFC Calendar Page 15
Sonwest Roundup vacation bible school 5:30-8:00pm each night
High School Youth Group & Leaders on Guatemala Mission Trip
Sunday Morning Schedule Summer Classes Starting Sunday July 21
Sanctuary Worship 7:45; 9:15 & 10:30am Sunday School 9:15am (ages 2 yrs to 2nd grade in James/John Room) Nursery (ages 0-1): 9:15 & 10:30am Adult Bible Fellowship (ABF): Patio Room 9:00am Pre-School Playroom (ages 2-3) 9:15 & 10:30am Children’s Summer of Service: 10:30am (ages 4K to 5th Grade in Activity Center) Adult Gathering - Patio Room: 10:30am
625 W. Veterans St.
Tomah, WI 54660
Phone: 608-372-9377
Fax: 608-372-9372
E-mail: office@BibleEFC.org
www.BibleEFC.org
Bible Evangelical Free Church
Connecting People with Jesus and Others
July 2013
MINISTERS Every Believer
Senior Pastor Tim Erickson PastorTim@BibleEFC.org
Associate Pastor Student Ministries Joel Sandager PastorJoel@BibleEFC.org
Children’s Ministry Director Krishna Battista BibleEFCchildren@BibleEFC.org
Worship Times:
SUNDAY MORNINGS:
Sanctuary Worship 7:45am 9:15am - Video sermon 10:30am
The Board unanimously approved the new membership applications for D. Levi Frost, Angela Frost, Bud Siler, Daniel Mathes and Kristin Mathes.
The Board discussed the possibility of reviewing and updating the membership class and the membership application process. Board tabled for future discussion.
The Board received Pastor Tim Erickson’s Ministry report, Krishna Battista’s Children’s prayer ministry report and Joel Sandager’s report regarding the Student Ministries.
The Board discussed and unanimously approved the delay of Pastor Tim Erickson’s sabbatical until 2014.
Next Elder Prayer Time is schedule for Sunday, July 7, 2013 at 7:00am at Bible EFC. Next Elder Board Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 10, 2013 at 4:15pm at Bible EFC.
ELDERS: Leading through prayer, mission, vision & strategic leadership! Questions ~ contact Frank Best, Elder Chair 343-5521.
Elder Meeting Highlights from May 8, 2013
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