Grand Junction Church of Christ

2893 Patterson Road

Grand Junction, Colorado 81506 970-245-4210

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Message from John

 

 True and Lasting Love
Most of us realize how important love is in our lives. Some of us may have been so hurt by our love attempts that we might deny or question our need of love. I am convinced that we all need love and that God’s love is the ultimate example of true love. As we see God’s love, we can begin to implement it in our lives and in our relationships.
On this “Valentine’s Day” I want us to investigate what it means to “love”. In John chapter 21 Jesus has a conversation with Peter about “love”. I think we can gain some real insights about true and lasting love from their discourse.
In His love,
John Cooper
John 21:15-22
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Memory Verse

Memory Verse February— 1 Peter 3:15
Always be prepared to give an answer for your hope.
 

Order of Worship

Call To Worship
Children's Memory Verse—John Cooper
Announcements : Curtis Fleming
Shepherd’s Moment/Prayer—Tom Deister
Song Leader— David Cooper
Songs and Scripture to be announced
Communion
Sermon—”Do You Love Me?” - John Cooper
Invitation
Closing Prayer

Honored to Serve

Tim Riddle
Craig Roberts
Randy Romkee
Robert Rosenberg
Bryce Sanburg
David Scheuerman
Richard Sisco
Doug Sortor

News and Such

 Baby Shower
A baby shower for Rebecca Parks and baby Allison will be March 6 at 2 PM here in the fellowship hall. Rebecca is using a diaper service so diapers are not on the gift list. Kathy Deister and others are hosting the shower.

What An Opportunity—Part II
If you would like to plan, plant, water, weed and pick a community garden site here on God’s property, attend the next planning meeting on February 21 right after classes in Room 103.

ANNOUNCEMENT: The State Health Department and the local parks and recreation departments are teaming together to offer special classes to improve balance for folks who are 60 and older. Right now this 8-week N’Balance course is only $20 and will be here at the church from March 1 through April 30, Mondays & Fridays, 2 - 3 pm. Some members of our congregation are currently taking an N’Balance class, and they are enjoying the class. For more information you can contact Teddie Goodner or check for information in the church office. [To register, call Grand Junction Parks and Recreation at 254-3866, or visit the Parks & Recreation office at 1340 Gunnison.]

N’Balance classes are designed for adults 60 years and older
N’Balance classes:
Specifically target areas of the body that affect balance
Challenge your body with different types of safe activities
Teach you how to shift your weight and move safely
Classes are taught by friendly, trained instructors
Instructors will modify class exercises to fit each individual’s fitness needs
N’Balance classes are a great social outlet: sign up with a friend or a spouse, or meet new friends in class
Start feeling stronger, steadier and ready for anything
Again, you can find more information around the church or from Teddie Goodner.





Dear Brothers and Sisters,

Lisa and I would like to add a special word of thanks for your financial support this year. We know that 2009 has been a difficult financial year for so many people in this difficult economic environment. That you would choose to continue to help us financially humbles us, and yet excites us, knowing that those offering were actually to the Lord, and He has taken note. He always rewards regardless of what the news says about the economy. From our side, AOM was down about 20 to 25% in donations last year, but we made it. We hope that 2010 will be better for all.
On a more exciting note, Lisa said that she believes this year will be a year of “transformation,” so we ask you to join us in prayer for transformation to sweep through our ministry. With the arrival of Luiz and Fernanda Guimarães our new teammates from Brazil, there will be a transformation in the way we work. We are beginning to see real life and heart change in many of the disciples as they are much more active in living out their faith, so we pray for continued transformation in their lives, as well as for new transformation in hundreds of people who we pray will make decisions to become followers of Jesus Christ the year. As a ministry, we are seeking to bless and transform the different communities here in real and tangible ways. Lisa and I seek renewed transformation in our marriage, family and personal spiritual lives. And we include each of you, our faithful supporters, that God will transform your lives in 2010 in new and real ways. So please join us in prayer for transformation.
In closing, we also ask you to continue to pray for our coworkers, Allen and Janelle Avery. We miss them greatly. They were more than teammates and family to us. They were our mentors, spiritual advisors, confidants, and friends. The news of the brain tumors was so unexpected. We were blessed to spend about 3 weeks with them in Houston during his chemotherapy, but the reality of their not being in Africa is just now starting to set in. So pray for this couple that set an example of serving God here in Africa for 40 years. May we be so faithful in our service to our King!
We speak and pray God’s richest blessings over each of you in 2010. Lord willing, we will get to see each of you personally this year as we plan to return home this year on furlough this coming fall. We look forward to spending time personally with as many a possible.

For the Cross,
Scott, Lisa, Gabriel, Mariah, and Jayden Harris
Missionaries in Mozambique

Prayer Needs

 

.Prayer Requests
Give thanks for new babies in our church family - the newest - Alyandra Yeager and Alison Parks.  Pray for the families of all children in our church family to teach them about the LORD and His truth and love for them

Continue to pray for families who have lost loved ones and are still grieving from loss.

Mike Bamford (has cystic fibrosis and leukemia) - and is in Children's Hospital in Denver with complications.  Pray about his continued treatments and for his healthcare providers to make wise decisions on his behalf.

Allen Avery had to be put back on the ventilator which has been disappointing. They continue to look for a place for Allen to do his rehab.  Pray for the best place, and for wisdom and strength for Janelle and the family.  Praise God for the good report on the CT scan of Allen's brain. He will be able to return to treatments when he is stronger and stable in his breathing.
Pray for Henry and Oneita Higgins.  Henry has breathing problems, and they continue to try to adjust to living at Grand Villa assisted living.

Pray for Kay Wilson's father, Sam Burke (lives in Oklahoma) - whose health is failing.
Pray for all of our elderly members and family who are not able to join us in worship as often as they once were.  Ask the LORD to bless those who go out of their way to visit and bring them to worship as often as possible.

Jessica Boone (16 year old with severe head injury) has been scheduled for her 2nd surgery to replace the other half of her skull on February 22nd. Continue to pray for endurance, cognition, speech, swallowing, balance, coordination and her upcoming surgery.   Jessie has been so so tired.  After so many weeks of not resting well, we are thankful that she is able to rest...and hopefully she will begin to be ready for more strenuous rehab in the coming weeks.

Timothy Karcher sustained serious injuries while proudly serving his country in Iraq.  He had another surgery last Wednesday (3rd) to remove another inch off his right femur and wrap the muscles around to give some soft tissue coverage on the end of the bone.  While back at Fort Hood, Tim was asked to help with a new program on post, called the Resiliency Center.  The goal of this center is to help develop mental, spiritual, and physical strength in our Soldiers prior to trauma such as combat. He hopes to be able to spend one day a week up at Fort Hood, helping to expand this program and helping soldiers prepare for war.  Pray for success of this program.

THANKSGIVING .. Thank You Heavenly Father for all answered prayers. We know all good things come from You, and You do hear us and respond.

ALAHNA MARTIN—Thank God for her continued improvement. She is progressing beyond doctor’s expectations and is using a walker now.

MARIAN TIDWELL—Brother of Bill Tidwell. He underwent 2 open heart surgeries last week in Pensacola, Florida (one was to correct a complication from the first surgery). He is improving rapidly. Please keep him in your prayers for a speedy, complete recovery.

KITT WOODS—Suffering from health issues. Needs prayers for strength.

Military

LCPL Kyle Beaver – Afghanistan

Shiloh Briggs - Afghanistan

Eric Callahan – Colorado Springs, CO.

AJ Carmack –  Iraq

Sarah Whitaker Day – Norfolk, VA

Corey Deister  -  Colorado Springs,CO

Dana Diaz – Pensacola, Florida

Cathy Funderburg – Colorado Springs, CO

Alan Higgins – Fallon, NV

Evan Jacobus – Tacoma, WA

LTCOL Timothy Karcher – Texas BMC

Derek Keller – Ft Eustis, VA

Michael Keller – Japan

SGT Kevin Law – Ft Campbell, KY

Krystyna Locke – Sitka, Alaska

Adam Lucero – Ft  Rutker, Alabama

Tyler Morgan – Fort Mitchell,Alabama

SSG Joseph Murtaugh – Colorado Springs, Co

Paul Simpson – Bossier City, LA

Dakota Stewart- San Diego,CA

James Watson – Iraq

H-3 Brent Williams – Oceanside, CA

Zachary Zumwalt – Portland, OR

Matthew Coonts.  – Grand Junction

Patrick Higgins  - Ft Riley, KS

 

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