One of the most frequent questions I am asked about following Jesus is simply, “What do I do now?”

The answer is simple and profound...do right!

Doing the next right thing isn’t a new to me statement...it actually comes from Alcoholics Anonymous! It’s a slogan that recovering addicts use to get life together. Most of us don’t come to Christ and know exactly what to do. We’re figuring out how to get life together. So,here’s the starting point… do the next right thing!

We get so caught up with “correctness” and fail to realize that God really wants us to be about righteousness!

So what do we do?

How do I do the next right thing?

Will I be able to recognize right if I see it?

You will make mistakes. But, you should make every effort to do right!

Read Luke 2:41-45.

It was a regular thing for Jewish families to go to Temple gatherings for worship and ritual in the ancient world. The crowds were huge. Somewhere along the way, Jesus and his parents are separated. When they found Jesus, He was with the teachers! His parents questioned Him about why He was there...His reply, “I’m doing my Father’s work.”

The model Jesus lived was living God’s way...doing the right thing!

Read Matthew 7:24-27.

Jesus says we are like a wise builder when we listen to His words and do what He says! Doing the right thing centers around knowing God’s word.

Read 2 Timothy 3:16; Romans 12:1-2; Isaiah 1:17

All of God’s word is useful for helping me know what is right and how to live it. To know what’s right I need my thinking to be so influenced by God’s word...I need to seriously change my mind! That’s why it is so important for anyone who wants to follow Jesus to be reading the Bible and to be connecting with others who can help us understand it when we don’t. If I’m going to do right...I need to know what’s right so I can recognize right in all that I do!

God’s word... all of it...even the hard parts; the “do nots”... are meant for my benefit!

Read James 4:17; Galatians 6:6-10

James 4:17...honestly, bothers me...I get not doing wrong being wrong. It took me a long time to realize that not doing right is just as wrong! James 4:17 needs to bother me and move me to do right!A big part of the reason why we do the right thing is that it is love for God.Jesus said to his followers, “If you love me, you will obey my teachings.” John 14:15Another big reason we do the next right thing is that it shows others our faith in Christ. Jesus called this being His witness.

One day Jesus was teaching the crowd and said to them, “You will recognize them by their fruits. Are grapes gathered from thorn bushes, or figs from thistles? So, every healthy tree bears good fruit, but the diseased tree bears bad fruit. A healthy tree cannot bear bad fruit, nor can a bad tree bear good fruit.” Matthew 7:16-18

Bearing fruit means doing right and doing good things for others as Jesus’ follower!

Do the next right thing!

Glad to be your pastor,

Jeremy

February2012

"Every person -a place to serve anda place to belong."

720 S. MagnoliaAnaheim, CA

92804

MagnoliaBaptist Church

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2012 Board Members, Committee Members

and OfficersElderMick BoomsmaAdam DeclercqKen FeligBrian GoughDan NordellWerhner OrillaBill RammBill SampRichard Steenbergen

Christian EducationJim Farr Eric HamoRainier LaxamanaLinda McGunigaleJulie SpykermanLesley SteenbergenMary Steenbergen

FacilityJose AvilaHank BrandBill HatchDavid PugsleyRoger TsudaNathan Zug

FinanceSteve BurrowsRob HippMarge KatoJoyce MilburnPhil TeagueBrenda Wylde

Men’s MinistryGene GatchDan GuerreroDaniel GustavsonCorey Wylde

Women’s MinistryDanna BoneDenise BotanaGina ClimerDenise MitchellMary SampPatsy TeagueKaren Thormahlen

OutreachKeiko BrandAlicia BurrowsVicki FeligMorris NgigeCarol SundmanSuz Wittman

NominatingBob AtkinsonRodica MarcMike McMillenDave MitchellRich Schlegel

MusicGene GatchGary KikerDave MitchellJennifer NordellCarol Sundman

SocialAlicia BurrowsDonna BurrowsSteve BurrowsDianne ChapmanRichard ChapmanBarbara GustavsonBob GustavsonElena IancuRodica MarcPaula Rice

Kids' Night OutFriday, February 3rd ~ 6pm-9pm

only $5.00 per child

If you want to be part of the fun ~ Talk to Mr. Steve

For K-6th grade

Thank YouLindsey Climerfor the many years of Service here at

Magnolia Baptist Church

We appreciated all that you have done.God Bless You as you begin a

new journey in your Life...

February 20th

ModeratorBill Ramm

Vice ModeratorMick Boomsma

TreasurerMike Steenbergen

Church ClerkSue Dorsi

Financial SecretaryMike Dorsi

Head UsherSteve Spahr

AuditorDave Mitchell

Historian/ReporterLesley Steenbergen

The Church Pictorial Directory is now

available

2 Craig Whelen2 Staci Myers5 Tendo Thomas6 Rich Schlegel7 Lucy Kilgore8 Jacob Sawyer8 Mary Steenbergen10 Dianne Chapman10 Marilyn Miller12 Emma Samp15 Bob Atkinson15 Ryan Compher17 Aidan Mora17 Brittany Kiser17 Steven Climer19 Linda McGunigale19 Caesar Leynes20 Robyn Nordell20 Iris Magsombol21 Monette Laxamana21 Nicholas Whelen22 Cassie Favello25 Kathi Kiser26 Richard Grimshaw27 Thelma Matthews27 Beverly Soeltz28 Stu Johnson

9 Bob & Barbara Gustavson11 Jerry & Barbara Hill14 Andy & Judy Anderson14 Tom & Barb Everson17 Richard & Mary Steenbergen28 John & Sandy Schissler28 Joshua & Amber Alejos

FEBRUARY 12TH YOUTH HUME LAKE

DEPOSITS WILL BE ACCEPTEDMarch

3rd Youth Yard Sale AWANA Grand Prix9th -11th Launch Retreat10th Church Workday AWANA Girls Serving Others11th A Night of Inspirational Music16th - 18th JH Winter Retreat17th Ladies trip to Descano Gardens18th Purls to the World20th Women Praying29th Senior Adult Lunch31st All Church Auction

April1st Palm Sunday3rd Passover Banquet5th - 8th Youth Trip to Union Rescue Mission6th Good Friday Service7th Eggstravganza8th Easter Sunday13th - 15th Men's Retreat13th All Church Workday Ladies Who Lunch15th Purls to the World Teacher Support17th Women Praying20th Ladies Craft Night21st Youth Yard Sale22nd Compassion Sunday26th Senior Adult Lunch28th Paint Your Heart Out Iron Men's Breakfast AWANA Girls Serving Others

WOMEN

WOMEN

praying for

Third Tuesday of each month7:00pm

Lois Farr's Home324 S. Beachy Pl.

Anaheim

May4th Kid's Night Out12th Mother's Day Event15th Women Praying18th Ladies Craft Night20th Sunday School Teachers Meeting Purls to the World26th Iron Men's Breakfast31st Senior Adult Breakfast

at Hometown Buffet on Katella and EuclidDate: Last Saturday of every month

(Next meeting is on 2/25/12)

Time: 7:30am – 9amCost: $7.70 per person Includes: a breakfast buffet, omelette bar and coffee.

If you bring a visitor they are FREE.For more information talk with Gene Gatch; 714.774.7036 or Dan Guerrero; 714.794.9729.

Magnolia Men’s Monthly Meeting

In today's world with its economic, political and family problems, Grace Fox's book, "Moving from Fear to Freedom" is a wonderfully written book on the emotionally packed topic of fear. Grace shares her personal experiences with honesty. "Our Kid's Well Being", "Lessons Learned in the Storm", and "It's Not About Gray Hair and Wrinkles" are ample chapter titles. Each chapter contains stories from scripture and ends with some practical helps: questions to focus your thinking and scripture used as a basis for prayer. It is a must read for women who want to understand the many aspects of fear and what to do about them. Pick up this practical guide and see what God can do in your life.

Reviewed by Mary Steenbergen

Moving from Fear to Freedomby Grace Fox

BOOK RECOMENDATION

Contact Brian Gough for upcoming Events(714) 323-1355

email: bbjhcg4@gmail.comor just check us out on the website:

www.magnoliabaptist.org

AWANA6:30-

8:15PM

WorshipTeam 7:30

LadiesCraft Night 7pm Grand Prix

Workday

AWANA6:30-

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AWANA6:30-

8:15PM

Ladies'Bible Study9:30am

Ladies'Bible Study9:30am

AWANA6:30-

8:15PM

Ladies'Bible Study9:30am

WorshipTeam 7:30

WorshipTeam 7:30

WorshipTeam 7:30

Church workday8am

Youth Group 7-8:30pm

Youth Group 7-8:30pm

Women Praying for Women 7pm

ConvalescentHome 1:30pm

ConvalescentHome 2:30pm

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Kids' NightOut 6pm

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AWANA KidsServing Lunch - Noon

Iron Men's Breakfast

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APUWomen's Concert

NABSOCALAnnualMeeting4pm

Purls to the World 10:45am

SS Teachers' Meet-ing 9am