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    (Online Sonriser, February, 2012)

    from the Staff
    Bro. Matt, Bro Bill, Bro. Brandon, Mary, Joyce, Jeremy, Debra

     Happy Valentines Day

    All I can say is WOW God is good! We had an amazing revival and we are praying this revival will continue. We saw eleven people trust Jesus as their Lord and Savior and four others recommit their lives to Christ. We have been praying for revival the whole month of January and God answered with this outpouring of His grace and mercy. Let’s continue to pray for revival in our church and in our lives individually. Remember, revival is not the event or the meetings at the church. Revival is the work God does in our hearts to lead us back into fellowship with and obedience to Him. We need this! Every one of us needs this. Let’s continue to pray, asking God to revive us.

    Along with our rejoicing over these decisions, we need to remember that we have been given a great entrustment by God with these new believers. Not a single one of us would think of giving birth to a child and then abandoning that baby. Nor would we merely acquiesce to allow the baby to live in our house but tell the baby she was on her own if she wanted food and drink or needed to be changed because “we are just too busy.” We would be horrified at such atrocious neglect. Our stomachs would turn and our minds could not comprehend such a lack of love and care for a newborn. Sunset Baptist has given birth to 11 new baby Christians. We MUST care for them and lead them, and teach them how to walk in Christ. To NOT do this would be tantamount to neglect of a newborn.

    So how do we do this? How do we disciple these young believers? Glad you asked! We need 15 church members to help disciple these new believers. I am currently seeking a simple training book that these church members will lead our new believers through. I am asking you to build a friendship with this new believer and spend 1 hour a week for 4-5 weeks with them walking through some of the basics of the Christian life. Be open and honest with them. You don’t have to know everything. You do have to be willing to share the truth to the best of your ability. We share the truth because it is the truth, not because we have mastered it. We are still learning many of these same things too and you will be excited to get to relearn many of these basics of the Christian life like how to pray, how to study the Bible, how to share your testimony, connecting with a Sunday school class, why we baptize, listening to Jesus by reading His Word and then obeying, among other things! I am excited because I will be doing this with my youngest who accepted Christ during the revival. I get to share these truths with him and be refreshed myself by reviewing these awesome privileges we have in Christ. Will you join me in discipling a new believer? Will you be willing to sacrifice some time for the glory of the Lord Jesus and the extension of His kingdom?

    Early in February, we will have a training session with the discipling material for all people wanting to help. We will go over the material with you, answer questions, give you ideas on how and where to meet, and anything else you may want to cover. I want to encourage you not only to cover the material but also to get to know this new Christian personally. God doesn’t merely give us life, He gives us HIMSELF. In the same way, we need to share our lives with these new believers as well.

    This is what God moving in our midst looks like, Sunset family! It is awesome and exciting and yet it also takes our obedience as well. Join me in helping these new baby Christians grow in Christ!

    Looking forward to all that God is doing in us and thru us!

    Bro. Matt


      February Memory Verse
    "For all have sinned and fall short of the glory of God."
    Romans 3:23

     

    From the Sunset Music Ministry

    February can sometimes seem like just a cold, dreary month between recuperating from the busy-ness of Christmas/the New Year and the anticipation of Spring. Of course with February comes Valentine's Day on the 14th. But another appropriate number to remember is "13", the LOVE chapter from 1 Corinthians. So from the Music Ministry......
    Happy February, Happy Valentine's Day and Happy 1 Corinthians 13!

    Bill Justice

     

    Senior Adult News!

    We will be having a fellowship at the church with the youth on Friday, February 24, at 6:00.

    Spring Fling coming in March; stay tuned for details!

    We will attend the Old Time Laughin’, Singin’, and Preachin’ Conference for Mature and Senior Adults in Branson, MO on April 23-25. Cost will be $210 for Sunset members and their families, and $225 for those outside the Sunset family. The sign-up sheet for this conference is on the bulletin board outside the Amen classroom.

     

    Financial Peace University

    Begins Thursday,
    February 2 at 6:30 p.m.
    and Ends on May 3.

    Call Church Office, 580-765-8170.

     

    Reminder
    In order to clear the congestion on Greenwood Avenue (in front of the church), please park in either the North lot or the West lot (across Birch). This will also free up spaces for our handicapped members and guests. Thank you!
    If you have an emergency after hours, please call the church and leave a message. The church has voice mail available, which is checked on a regular basis. We’ll get back to you as soon as possible!

    If you would like to contribute food or money toward the Valentine lunch, please contact either Brandon Standifer or Debra Snider by February 4. All food items should be at the church by February 11.
     
    Each month we will be explaining one of the 5 C’s of Missional groups,
    our plan for making disciples at Sunset through our Sunday school classes.
    Consecrated Leaders
    Connect with Others
    Biblical Content
    Missional Cause
    Transformational Change

    Our third C is Biblical Content. Among the more important distinctions that separate a Sunday school or small group from most other groups is that we study the Bible in Sunday school. Studying your Bible during the week is vital if you want to have deep study. You may have curriculum that the church provides, but you will get as much out of your study as you put into it. The Holy Spirit cannot bring to your memory that which you have not studied, so make a commitment to read through the entire Bible in one year - study guides are available in the office!


    Regularly scheduled weekly items:
    Sundays
    9:30am
    10:40am
    5:30pm
    Sunday School
    Morning worship
    Evening worship
    Wednesdays, unless noted below
    6:30pm Adult Bible study & prayer mtg
    Youth Bible study
    Children’s choir
    Thursdays, unless public school is out
    9:00am Mission Friends
     
    Church Office Hours:
    Mon-Fri 9am-1pm
    Offices Closed:
    Tuesdays from 10a-noon
    for Staff Meeting
    Regularly scheduled monthly items:
    1st Sunday



    2nd Sunday

    3rd Sunday

    3rd Wednesday

    4th Tuesday

    4th Wednesday

    8:30am
    12:00pm
    3:30pm

    3:45pm

    7:00pm

    6:30pm

    Newsletter

    6:30pm

    Andrew class b’fast
    Youth council
    Deacons’ meeting *

    Church council *

    Youth S.N.A.C

    Business meeting *

    Articles due

    Youth game night
    * Please note that the deacons’ meetings and
    church council meetings will be swapped for
    July, November, and December. This will
    result in the business meeting being held the
    second Wednesday of these months
    *
    A LOOK
    AHEAD


    Wednesday, February 1 ~ Midweek Services
    Thursday, February 2, 6:30pm ~ Financial Peace University begins
    Sunday, February 5 ~ Sunday Services
    Sunday, February 5, 3:30 pm ~ Deacons’ meeting
    Sunday, February 5, 4:30pm ~ Youth Superbowl party starts;
    Continues after the pm service
    Tuesday, February 7 ~ 6 pm Bunco
    Wednesday, February 8 ~ Midweek Services
    Sunday, February 12 ~ Sunday Services
    Sunday, February 12, Noon ~ Youth Valentine lunch Fundraiser
    Sunday, February 12, 3:45 pm ~ Church council
    Wednesday, February 15 ~ Midweek Services
    Sunday, February 19 ~ Sunday Services
    Sunday, February 19, 4:30 pm ~ Sunday school teachers’ meeting
    Wednesday, February 22, 6:30 pm ~ Business meeting
    Friday, February 24, 6:00 pm ~ Senor Adult/Youth Fellowship
    Sunday, February 26 ~ Sunday Services
    Wednesday, February 29 ~ Midweek Services
    March
    Sunday, March 4 ~ Sunday Services
    Sunday, March 4 ~ Bunny Yekzaman with Baptist Children's Home here
    followed by church-wide lunch
    Sunday, March 4, 3:30 pm ~ Deacons’ meeting
    Tuesday, March 6 ~ 6 pm Bunco
    Wednesday, March 7 ~ Midweek Services
    Sunday, March 11 ~ DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS
    Sunday, March 11 ~ Sunday Services
    Sunday, March 11, 3:45 pm ~ Church council
    Wednesday, March 14 ~ Midweek Services
    Sunday, March 18 ~ Sunday Services
    Sunday, March 18, 4:30 pm ~ All Sunday school teachers’ meeting
    Sunday-Friday, March 18-23 ~ Youth Spring Break Mission Trip
    Wednesday, March 21, 6:30 pm ~ Business meeting
    Sunday, March 25 ~ Sunday Services
    Wednesday, March 28 ~ Midweek Services
    Friday-Sunday, March 30-April 1 ~ Disciple Now

    Sunday, April 1 ~ Sunday Services
    Sunday, April 1, 3:30 pm ~ Deacons’ meeting
    Tuesday, April 3, Noon ~Sunset serving lunch at NOC BCM
    Tuesday, April 3, 6 pm ~ Bunco
    Wednesday, April 4 ~ Midweek Services
    Friday, April 6 ~ Good Friday Holiday
    Saturday, April 7 ~ Easter Egg Hunt
    Sunday, April 8 ~ Sunday Services
    Sunday, April 8, 3:45 pm ~ Church council
    Wednesday, April 11 ~ Midweek Services
    Sunday, April 15 ~ Sunday Services
    Sunday, April 15, 4:30 pm ~ Sunday school teachers’ meeting
    Monday, April 16, 6:30pm ~ Associational VBS Clinic
    Wednesday, April 18, 6:30 pm ~ Business meeting
    Sunday, April 22 ~ Sunday Services
    Sunday, April 22, 4:30pm ~ Sunday School teachers' meeting
    Wednesday, April 25 ~ Midweek Services
    Saturday, April 28 ~ Church Cleanup day
    Sunday, April 29 ~ Sunday Services
    Sunday, April 29 ~ Lord's Supper in a.m. service
     

    February Anniversaries
      9 - Dwaine and Doris Wood
    February Birthdays:
      2 - Chuck Barnes
      3 - Lindy Copeland
      3 - Tim Shelton Jr
      3 - Lillian Walton
      4 - Loree Knapke
      6 - Lorelie Frenya
      6 - John McClung
      8 - Christina Combs
      9 - Brook Allen
    11 - Elton Nimerick
    13 - Marie Beavers
    13 - Pat Bunney
    15 - Jeremy Dent
    17 - Margaret Croft
    17 - Christine Holmes
    17 - Kourtnie Mollet
    17 - Gene Pickens
    17 - Tracy Torres
    18 - Jacob Feathers
    18 - Cassy Kendrick
    19 - Bill Mitchell
    19 - Rick Williams
    20 - Karen Kitchen
    20 - Melissa Williams
    21 - Oliver Bottrell
    21 - Timmy Combs
    21 - Kathy Pappan
    21 - Danielle Hays-Worth
    22 - Keisha Owings
    22 - Teyonna Weaselbear
    23 - David Chamberlain
    24 - Grace Jones
    24 - Michael Stolhand
    25 - Caleb Mabry
    26 - Tom Lamar
    27 - Donna Ingram
    28 - Linda Garrett
    29 - Nancy Ross