Message from John

The Magic Kingdom?
Last week Holly and I attended a family reunion of sorts in Orlando, Florida. It was really a gathering to celebrate my parents 60th wedding anniversary. Orlando, as you know, is the home of several amusement theme parks. The largest of them all is no doubt Disney World. Actually Disney has several different parks with “The Magic Kingdom” being the most popular. Since my younger brother has a twelve year old daughter we accompanied them one day on their visit to the “The Magic Kingdom”. Prior to the fireworks that night Jimminey Cricket shared some thoughts that focused on the idea that “dreams really do come true.”
On another day of our vacation we visited Orlando’s Sea World. The theme of Sea World, as displayed on banners and presented in some of their programs is, “believe!” Both of these concepts, “dreams really do come true” and “believe!” are wonderful. Since it was Spring Break for many East Coast school districts there were multitudes joining us in this experience. Were these hordes of people really there to have their “dreams come true” or to find something to “believe” in? These slogans left me wondering, “HOW do dreams really come true?” and what ought I to “believe IN?”
Now I know that there were many people of faith there who were there just for a good time. Probably most of us were not there looking for a life changing spiritual experience. But might there be many who thought they could find some real lasting joy, meaning and hope in these parks?... Some who believe that make believe cartoon characters or trained dolphins and whales might show us the way to true happiness and understanding of life?
In Acts 8 we find people looking to a bogus source for direction and hope. “…there was a man named Simon who had previously practiced magic in the city and amazed the nation of Samaria, saying that he himself was someone great.”…”They followed him because he had amazed them for a log time with his magic. But when they believed Philip as he preached the good news of the kingdom of God and the name of Jesus Christ, they were baptized, both men and women” (Acts 8:9,11,12). Philip preached truth and did not trick or deceive people. Have we sometimes been tricked by man-made philosophies, fun filled offerings, and magic cures? Jesus alone has the power to save. God’s Kingdom is the only one that will stand in the end. There is no real magic in man-made kingdoms, whatever they may promise.

In His Kingdom,
John Cooper
Baby Shower
 

Memory Verse

Memory Verse March—Phil. 2:14
Do everything without complaining or arguing.

Order of Worship

Call To Worship
Children's Memory Verse—John Cooper
Announcements : Vince Urbina
Shepherd’s Moment/Prayer—Sandy Harris
Song Leader— ?
Songs & Scripture to be announced
Communion
Sermon—The Magic Kingdom” - John Cooper
Invitation Song
Closing

Honored to Serve

Marvin Trumbo
A. J. Urbina
Vince Urbina
Dan Vorse
Josh Vorse
Jeremiah Watson
Rick Wilkins
Jeff Yeager

News and Such

Ladies Retreat Plans

Ladies Retreat Meeting.   There will be a meeting on Monday evening , April 19, at 7pm at the church building.    Ladies who are willing to help with the retreat and possibly can  attend, please do.   It's not planned to be a long meeting but we do need to decide on things like, the dates, location and speaker ..... and if we want a certain theme.   And also some assignments, so ladies can begin getting things done without a last minute rush.      Those who haven't’ let Sheri Heath know they will help, please give her a call...or come to the meeting.  Thanks so much to all for your help!  Lila

MAXIMIZE YOUR POTENTIAL
Are you interested in learning how to increase your vitality and maximize your potential? If so, then you may want to attend a free class being offered here in the fellowship hall on Thursday, April 22nd at 7:00 PM.
Come discover the benefits of a whole foods lifestyle. Learn how to boost your immune system and ehlp your body fight common illnesses. Contact Ann Clayton for more information.

Claim Your Dishes
If you brought food to the recent meal the the Higgins family, your dishes are on the table in the fellowship hall. Please pick them up at your earliest convenience. Thank you to all who provided for this meal. There was plenty of food and the family was greatly appreciative.


A baby shower for Corren Lind will be here at the building on May 8 at 2 PM. If you would like to help hostess the event, see Breanna Yeager.


Senior Celebration Night! Mark your Calendars for Sunday night May 2 at 6pm. That is only two weeks from tonight! Our entire church family is encouraged to come for an evening of fellowship, finger foods and gifts for our 3 graduating seniors. If you have questions see Tobi Golden.

Camp Scholarships: If you can help, please make the check payable to “CCYC” and earmark it as “camp scholarship.” You can either put it in the collection plate or give it directly to Doug. Thank you!


 

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