“I’m hungry!”What a common declaration, heard a lot, felt a lot.

Typically, when we are hungry, it’s a big deal!Anyone who has ever been truly hungry can attest to our bodies need for food, for nourishment, for life. We feel it, know it and want to change it.Manypeopletakefoodforgranted,especially when we can fill our refrigerators ourpantriesourstomachs.Butnotallpeoplehave the resources to be so full. There are many people who are hungry, not just in third world countries, but also in our part of the world. Check out these numbers:•InMadisonCountyINthereareabout131,445people,16%areimpoverished.

•InEastCentralIndiana,74,000peoplearefoodinsecure.44%arechildren.

•InthestateofIndiana,thereare1,023,650people who are food insecure.

•Anestimated117,900Hoosiersreceiveemergency food assistance each week from a food pantry, soup kitchen or agency.

•1in6Hoosiersareatriskofhunger,1in4 Hoosier children are at risk of hunger.

Food Insecure = The limited or uncertain availability of nutritionally adequate and safe foods or limited or uncertain ability to acquire acceptable foods in socially acceptable ways.Recently, I learned of these numbers while studying and digging into a service project thatourIgniteSeniorHighYouthMinistryisdoing this month of February. It gave me a new feeling of thankfulness each time I can afford to pay a food bill at a restaurant or at the grocery store!The question became: what will we do about this?HowcanwetangiblyshowLOVEthis

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Are you HUNGRY?Eric Reeder, Senior High Youth Ministries Pastor

InMadisonCountyandaroundtheworld,MPC’smissiondollarscontinuetobeeffective as well as faithful. Seeking to make the greatest impact possible on the largest number of people possible the ministries are growing in their effectiveness in reaching and meeting the needs of people with the loveofJesus.Excitingthingsarehappeningin people’s lives.IndiaGospelLeague:ManywomeninSouthAsia,likeSivarudhri,live in extreme poverty, hopeless to change their dire situations. The gift of food and clothing, however, will only temporarily solvetheirproblem.AsBenjaminFranklinsaid so well, we need to help the hopeless out of poverty through training and education.Sivarudhri, after completing the 10th grade, did not have the financial means to further her education. Her father works an average of two to three days a week as a daily wage

laborer, and the income received is not enough to sustain his family.Sivarudhri wanted to help support her family, but was having difficulty finding work. She heard about a local IGL Skills Center and decided to join for a six-month tailoring program. A quick learner, Sivarudhri became an accomplished tailor, a skill that will benefit her and her family for years to come. She now plans to open her own tailoring center!•PraiseGodforthe696adultswhowere

trained through IGL’s Skills Centers in 2014!

•PrayforSivarudhri’stailoringbusinessto provide enough money to support her family.

•Prayformanyotherwomentoreceivetraining at a local IGL Skills Center.

•Praythatthroughtheseprogramsmanywould come to know the love of Jesus.

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biweeklyweavingsofthecommunityatMadisonParkChurchofGod—February11,2015

January-March Beneficiary: HaitiMakeapurchaseatHolyGroundsand a portion of the proceeds will benefitMPC’songoingministryinHaiti.Come early or linger after the Sunday worship services to enjoy conversation and refreshments. Visit MadisonParkChurch.org to view the full menu.

Sundays,8:30am-11:30amMasterCard, Visa and Discover accepted.

Worship ServicesSUNDAY9:00am-A blend of traditional and contemporary music, prayer, and teaching from God’s Word.11:00am-Features a praise band with distinctively modern edge and teaching from God’s Word.Classesare offered for all ages at 9:00am and 10:45am. Visit Grand Central, formerly the Information Center, for a complete listing of all electivesorvisitMadisonParkChurch.org,Ministriespage.

Abi Dawon leading worship during a Student Minstries service.

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Thanksforallthevoices!Sincerethanks,MadisonPark,foryourparticipationinourPastoralSearchSurvey.Wereturned a whopping 665 responses! We far exceeded our goal of 500.The Search Committee is so pleased! Thanks for taking time to answer these questions so thoughtfully. You’ve invested in a really important way, in the life of this church and future ministry.ThanksforlettingYOURvoicebeheard!MadisonParkPastoralSearchCommittee Lisa Bitar (Chair), Mike Baker, Kim McCardwell, Joel Novak, Ray Poole, Matt Rust, Paula Spear, Jon Trick, and Thomas Wilson

FaithPromiseMissionsMonthInvesting in The Church, The Community, The WorldFebruary Sermon Series February15:Power—Ephesians4:1-6 UnityisthatwhichbondsandclaspsthebodyofChristtogether.However,unitydoesnotstandalone;comingtogetherinunityisaresultofotherthingscomingtogetherfirst.February22:Purpose—Ephesians4:14-16 Our purpose is to transition from spiritual immaturity and move toward maturity in Christ. We are not called to fall prey to arrested development, but to a life long journey of seeking, followingandgrowinginJesus.WearecalledtoshapeandinfluenceourworldforJesus,ourLord. Talk about purpose!MissionDisplaysinTheCommons:DuringFebruaryvariousmissionsandorganizationsthatMPCsupportsthroughFaithPromisewillhavedisplaysinTheCommons.Besuretostopbythe displays, meet representatives and learn the exciting ministries you help support at home and around the world.

HeartlandBigBandConcertScott Lutterman and the Heartland Big Band—“Jukebox Saturday Night”Saturday, February 14 at 7:00pm in The CommonsTheHeartlandBigBandwillperformthePopHitsofthe50s,60sand70shighlightingmanyofyourfavoritesongsfromtheRock’n’Rollera,Motown,R&Bandthepophitsthatdefinedageneration.Usingtheswinging17-piecebigbandsoundasabackdrop,listentospecialguestsperformsuchpophitsasLittleBrownEyedGirl,MyGirl,CrazyLittleThingCalledLove,and many more. Tickets available at the church offices, between services at Madison Park, or online at HeartlandBigBand.org.

AnnualBusinessMeetingSunday, February 15 at 6:00pm, Main AuditoriumEveryoneiswelcome.AllthosewhodeclaretobefollowersofJesusChrist,whoareage16andolderandwhocallMadisonParkChurchtheirchurchhomemayvote.

CelebrateRecoveryFridays from 7:00-9:30pm in Crossroads AuditoriumEightprinciplesbasedontheteachingofJesushelpbringreallifechangesandprovidehealingfrom hurts accumulated over a lifetime and freedom from destructive behaviors.Join Celebrate Recovery to recover the real life Jesus promises. Child care available. Contact: Randy Pierce at (765) 639-1656 or Durinda Abbott at (765) 617-0744.

News You Can UseHopeKeepers: First Tuesday of each Month,at1:00pmatthePendletonLibrary,CommunityRoom,595E.WaterStreetinPendleton.Forindividualscopingwithchronicillnessandpain.Doesyourconditionkeep you from enjoying life? Meetingwithotherswhoexperience chronic pain may be just for you. Family members are also encouraged to attend. You are welcome and encouraged to join this journey of Hope. Facilitator: Linda Teeple at (765) 621-4607. LearningtoPrayLikeJesus:Wednesdays at 6:30pm in Room 179,beginningFebruary18.Explorethe teachings and practice of prayer in the life of Jesus and experience it in your own life. Dr.LeroyQuashiewillcastavisionofthepersonal, powerful qualities of prayer as we learn to pray like Jesus. Contact: Jackie Corn, Administrative Assistant, Spiritual Formation.HouseholderSmallGroupInvitation:SecondandfourthMondayofeachmonthfrom 10:00am-Noon in the Hospitality Room. A special invitation to people of all ages is extended by the Householder Small Group to grow through study, sharing and fellowship. Contact: Liz Macklin at (765) 649-9894.J.O.Y.(JustOlderYouth):Markyourcalendars!JoinusThursday,March19at Noon in Crossroads Auditorium. No February meeting. Contact: Esther Crnkovich at (765) 649-3323.CampChallenge:Church of God State camp for children and teens.Registrations:•Now–March31:$199.•April1–twoweeksfromcampdate:$225.•LateRegistration:$265.Dates:•YoungExplorer–June11–13

Discounted registrations: $99, $110, $150• SeniorHigh–June14–19• JuniorHigh–June21–26• 3rd–4thGrade–June28–July3• 5th–6thGrade–July5-10• 5th–6thGrade–July12–17•AdventureCamp–July19–23

Special registrations: $299, $325, $365

Children’s MinistriesSUPERSTART-PreteenEvent!:Friday andSaturday,March6-7atTrader’sPointChristianChurchinIndianapolis.Preteensgrades 4 and 5 will experience the nation’s biggestChristianPreteenEvent!Registrationis$80witha$50non-refundabledepositdueby Sunday, February 15. The price includes

all programming and materials, lodging, Friday night pizza, breakfast and

lunch plus Sky Zone. Contact: Paula Spear, Children’s Ministries Pastor.PassportToAdventure:

Wednesdays from 6:30-7:45pmintheChildren’sCenter for elementary age children. An exciting travel adventure through many places that Jesus visited while He was on earth. Learn the stories of the many people He helped. Get ready and earn stamps

on your passports.

Student MinistriesALLYOUTHEVENTS

• GameNightattheAUWellnessCenter:Wednesday,March18

IMPACT—JuniorHighMinistries:•TeachingFocus—Obsessing: Relationships:Sundays at 10:45am in Crossroads Auditorium; Wednesdays from6:30-7:45pminRoom176-178.

•InviteNight:Lock-in, February 20-21.•SeniorAdultDonutsandCoffee:Sunday March8afterfirstservice.JoinusforthistimewithMPC’sSeniorAdults!

•BELIEVE:YouthConference:April 10-12. Cost$60.

IGNITE—SeniorHighMinistries:•TeachingFocus—THRIVE (Ephesians3:14-21). Wednesdays from 6:00-8:00pm in Crossroads Auditorium.

•STWOfferingfor video projectors/Church of God India project, each week at Ignite!

•BibleStudies:Sunday at 9:00am in room180;Tuesdayfrom6:00-7:30pmatWilliamson’s Home

•Pacersvs.GoldenStateWarriorsGame:February 22

•MACUNightatIgnite:Wednesday, March11

•SpringRetreatatCampChallenge: April 18-19.

Opportunities to ServeChildren’sMinistryVolunteerOpportunity:Wednesdays from 6:30-8:00pm. Volunteers are needed for the infant, preschool and

elementary classes. No preparation is required, simply come and assist the children and demonstrate Christ’s love. Contact: Paula Spear, Children’s Ministries Pastor.ParkPlaceFoodPantry:MPCisjoiningforceswithParkPlaceChurchofGod’sFoodPantry,locatedinthecommunitybuilding behind the church on College Drive.Thepantrygivesfooditemstothosewho might otherwise have little to eat. ItisopenMondaythroughFridayfrom6:30am-7:30pm.Volunteersareneededand appreciated to help in this ministry. Contact: Joe Womack at (765) 620-9342.

Family News To submit a threads announcement regarding a birth or death, please contact the Pastoral Care office at (765) 642-2000.

In sympathy with:Jama and Ryan Ott on the loss of her grandmother, Wanetta J. Crooks, on January 16.Ashley and Rob Craig on the loss of her grandmother,AlmaMofield,onJanuary16.Nidra Flook on the loss of her husband, HoadleyFlook,onJanuary17.MildredandPaulJohnsononthelossofherbrother, Ronnie Owens, on January 20.ThefamilyofGraceBlake,whopassedawayon January 28.Johnny and Rebecca Stafford on the loss of his mother, Nellie L. Stafford, on January 28.

Community and Ministry Partner NewsTheBIBLETour2015:Live in concert: StevenCurtisChapman,FrancescaBattistelli,BrandonHeathandDannyGokey,Thursday,April9at7:00pmintheMainAuditorium.YourfavoriteartistsbringtheBibletolifethrough live performances of today’s biggest songs paired with epic visuals from The BibleMini-Series.GeneralAdmission,VIP,Premiumandalimitednumberofgroupratetickets. Tickets available at TheBibleTour2015.com.

Lighthouse Café

Enjoyafreshlypreparedmealandmini-saladbar in The Commons: Wednesdays from 5:00pmuntil6:30pm.Cost:Adults-$7,ChildrenandcollegeStudentswithID-$5.FamilyPlan:$25forupto7people,$5pereachadditionalperson. February11:RoastPorkLoinandChocolate

Fountain/Kids’Option:MiniCornDogswithMac&Cheese

February18:BeefandNoodles//Kids:Beefand Noodles

Wednesday, February 18 at 6:00pm in the Hospitality Room

ExploreMadisonParkprovidestheessentialinformationyouneedtoknowbeforecallingMadisonParkChurchyourchurchhome.Theclassanswersquestionssuchaswho we are, what we believe, and our church membership process in a relaxed, fun, and interactive format. You’ll meet others who are on the same journey as you and begin the process of getting connected. Find details or sign-up in the Hospitality Room or online at MadisonParkChurch.org.Contact: Shelly Stottlemyer, Pastor of Connection Ministries.

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TimHawkins LiveConcertwith JohnBranyan

Friday,March27at7:30pmintheMailAuditorium.TimHawkinshas

been forging the magical blend between two comedic ideals: A genuinely funny comedy show that caters to the entire

family. His stand-up material is vigorous, well-timed, and honed to perfection. His musicstandsonitsown.Doorswillopen at 6:45pm. General Admission,

PremiumSeatingSectionsavailable. Tickets available at

TimHawkins.net.

Mission Haiti Medical:Our mission is to spread the Gospel of Jesus Christ through a healthcare alliance with the people of Haiti, and we are making a huge impact! Since our inception in 1998, we have provided healthcare for over 100,000 people as well as overseeing the daily operations of an outpatient clinic in Saintard, Haiti employed by Haitian staff and medical personnel. The clinic recently got a little sprucing with new paint in a lovely, Caribbean blue color. The clinic provides healthcare services to Haitians through a medical clinic, dentistry clinic, eye clinic, two operating rooms, pharmacy, lab and a prosthetic unit.•Prayforthegoaloftakingthe

outpatient clinic and turn it into a 24-hour, licensed Haitian hospital.

•PrayforDr.MarkandKathyFulton who are in the process of relocating from Anderson to Haiti.

•PrayforthenewCBHHaitian-Creole radio program sharing God’s grace and broadcasting from the new studio in the Clinic.

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month of February to our neighbors? (I think that we need to ask these questions of ourselves and our ministries all of the time!) We have decided to do a food drive and then do a serving project at an area food bank that services many of our local mission organizations. This is a choice moment, but the deeper hope is that we come to a more tangible understanding of how we can choose to love others and show them the love of Christ, reaching out daily…BECAUSE…somanypeoplearehungry,not only for food to eat, but without even realizingit,arehungryforthe“BreadofLife.” Jesus.Jesus said, “I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will never go hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.” John 6:35We, in the church have a divine opportunity to help others find deep, real and eternal satisfaction in this life and the one to come! We get to tangibly show the love of God to other people, people who are hungry for something deeper in their lives.

ThismonthatMPCisFaithPromise,wewill be looking at many opportunities to give and serve and help this community and world. It’s an awesome chance.I want to encourage us all to think about how we can help others experience the love of God. It could be as simple as choosing kindness in a relationship, expressing thanks to someone in public, giving to a certain need, seeking out a serving or ministry opportunity in our church and community or even consider going on a cross-cultural mission trip experience.Prayaboutit.IguaranteethatGod has a place for you to serve and ways that you and I can make a difference in people’s lives, daily. What an awesome chance!Thereisasongcalled,“GoodToBeAlive”by Jason Gray. Check it out. In this song you will find this concept: “I wanna live like there’s no tomorrow. Love like I’m on borrowed time. It’s good to be alive.”Right?!Currently in our Senior High ministry, we are doing some things to help raise awareness about certain needs in our community and world. Needs like: Hunger, Human Trafficking, Anxiety and Depression.Wearealsotalkingabouthow

we can tangibly choose to make a difference and help others in need. We want to “love like (we’re) on borrowed time.”So,wewanttoaskthequestion,AreYOUhungry…hungry for more of God in your life? Hungry for the opportunity to make a difference, hungry to serve, hungry to help others who are hungry?There are so many people who are hungry in our part of the world. Hungry for food, for physical nourishment. Hungry for something deeper in life, for meaning. Hungry for love, for peace, for hope, for joy for purpose for Jesus…for life! We all have a chance everyday to help others who are hungry. Let’s “live like there’s no tomorrow.” Choose to make a difference today!So, when you and I say, “I’m hungry!” Maybeourdeclarationwillmeanmuchmorethanacallforasnickersbar.Maybeour hunger will be for much more!Jesussaid,“Blessedarethosewhohungerand thirst for righteousness, for they will befilled.”Matthew5:6

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Employment Opportunities:•DoveHarbor-ResourceDevelopmentDirector:Directfunddevelopmentandpublic relations activities to meet the financial,volunteerandmaterialdonationneedsofDoveHarbor.A32-hourperweekposition.DoveHarborisaChristiantransitional shelter for women and women withchildren.Priorfundraisingandmanagement experience preferred. Submit resume to: Doug Linville, 1400 Broadway Street, Anderson, IN 46012-2535 or email to dlinville@broadwayministrycenter.org .

•MiriamProject-Marketing/PublicRelationsCoordinator:This position exists toincreasepublicawarenessoftheMiriamProjectthroughthecoordinationofourmarketing and public relations events, materials and social media presence. A twelvehourperweekposition.MiriamProjectisaprivate,ChristianAdoptionService.Priormarketingandpublicrelations experience preferred. Submit resume via email to Doug Linville, 1400 Broadway Street, Anderson, IN 46012-2535

•AndersonUniversity: AdministrativeAssistant:Schoolof Education. ProvideclericalandadministrativesupporttotheSchoolDean,CoordinatorofClinicalExperiencesandtheAssessment,TechnologyandDataManager.Thisisa74%FTEposition

offeringlimiteduniversitybenefits.Workschedulewillbeflexibleover12months,normally ranging from 30-35 hours per week. HelpDeskAnalyst:InformationTechnologyServices.Providehelpdesksupport for faculty, staff and students. Full-timepositionwithuniversitybenefits. NetworkAdministrator:InformationTechnologyServices.Providehighleveltechnical skills and expertise in network administration. Full-time position with universitybenefits. ClassroomTechnologySpecialist:Providemultimediaservices,technologysupport and training to faculty, staff, student, administrators and the university community. Full-time, 12 month position withfulluniversitybenefitpackage.

Submit an application to the Assistant Director of Human Resources, Decker Hall Room 10, Anderson University, 1100 East 5th Street, Anderson, IN 46012, kayoung@anderson.edu. Persons with an application on file may call (765) 641-4132 to express an interest in this position.

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