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1 Sunday 8:30 am Missionary Prayer - Room 302 (2nd Sundays) 9 am Every Man s Battle Small Group - Room am Network Spiritual Gifts Class - Room am Newcomers Class - Room , am Middle School Sunday School - Madison Place 11 am High School Sunday School - Madison Place 5 pm High School Youth Group Monday 10-11:30 am Early Learning Play Group - Lower Level 6:30 pm Drum Circle - Madison Place (1st and 3rd Mondays) Tuesday 11 am-1 pm Food Pantry - Madison Place 3:30 pm Dickinson Bible Club - Dickinson Middle School 6:30 pm Singing the Psalms - Room pm Men s Recovery - Room pm Men s Bible Study - Madison Place Wednesday 6 am Fresh Fire Prayer - Gathering Room 5:15-6 pm Family Night Out Meal - Multipurpose Room 5:30-6:30 pm Kids Praise Dance - Madison Place 6:30 pm Childcare for infant - 1st grade 6:30 pm Cadets - Multipurpose Room 6:30 pm Madison Girls - Madison Place 6:30 pm What Evangelicals Are Thinking About Human Origins study and discussion - Room :30 pm New Community (Movie) Conversations - Sanctuary 6:30 pm Stewardship of God's Creation - Room 304 Thursday 9 am-2 pm Homeschool Classes 6:30 pm Middle School Youth Group - Madison Place 7 pm Gospel Choir Rehearsal- Sanctuary Winter Ministry Guide Mark your calendars and get on God s path with this brochure full of all our regular Sunday and weekday programs and special one-time events coming up at Madison s Square Campus. Pick one up at the Welcome Center in the Lobby. Family Night Out Much of our energy around Sunday School has joined forces Midweek Bible Teaching and New Community Living Conversations to provide many ministry options for adults at a central time in the middle of the week. Kicked off with a fabulous dinner and pairing Cadets, Madison Girls, Kids Praise Dance, and Child Care for infants through 1st graders we offer you: FAMILY NIGHT OUT! See you Wednesday for dinner from 5:30-6:30 pm. Check the rest of the schedule in the calendar listing above. Look for the Scarlet Thread Sermon Series: Jan. 5-March 2 There are lots of stories in the Bible, but all the stories are telling one big Story: The story of how God loves his children and comes to rescue them. (Jesus Storybook Bible, pg. 17) In our winter sermon series we will continue our study of Old Testament stories starting with Joshua and the battle of Jericho and ending with God's people returning from being slaves. Notice the sermon series image and the scarlet cord that weaves its way through it. Every Old Testament story points to the need for a Savior, a deliverer. This deliverer is Jesus and the scarlet thread represents the shedding of his blood, tying the Old Testament to the New Testament. "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name given under heaven by which we must be saved." (Acts 4:12). Year End Giving Statements Dear Madison Giver, year end giving receipts for 2013 have been distributed, mostly by . If you have not received yours and need one, please contact Dick Ammons at or dickammons@comcast.net. Thank you for your generosity! ~ Blessings, Your Finance Team Your Tithes and Offerings Dear Madison family member, thank you for your faithful support. Offerings so far this year are ahead of what is needed to stay on budget for the Square Campus. Please prayerfully consider how the Lord might be leading you to help financially. Budget needed weekly $ 28,082 Offerings received last week $ 19,207 Budget needed so far this year $842,460 Offerings received so far this year $845,014 Budget surplus $ $2,554 Madison Campus Connections Web: Weekly s: sign up on our website Staff firstinitiallastname@madisonsquarechurch.org Phone: Office hours: 9:30 am-5 pm Mon-Fri 1434 Madison Ave. SE Bulletin: Read your campus news online or on paper Find us on social media by searching Madison Square Church Welcome! If you are new today, please stop at the Welcome Center to connect and help you get to know us, and us to know you. If you need a Bible, you can pick up a free one at the Welcome Center. Worship: 9 and 11 am Sunday "Disciple of the Creator" from Mark 6:30-52 by Mark Charles If it is helpful for your family, there are children s bulletins and other resources to help engage children in worship at tables in the front corners and center back of the Sanctuary. Ministries: 9 and 11 am Sunday Nursery, Preschool, Kindergarten: Lower level Children s Church for Grades 1-5 in the Multipurpose Room Special Needs: Make an appointment. Call Kristen Buurma at ext. 213 for reservations. Middle School Sunday School: 11 am only, Madison Place High School Sunday School: 11 am only, Madison Place Large Print Bulletins There is a large print bulletin available. Please ask your Usher for a copy. Coffee Is Welcome We welcome coffee in the lobby and the sanctuary if it is covered with a secure lid. Please be spill-proof with your coffee. Offering Today: General, Christian Education Next week: General, Mission Fund Praying Together If you are in need of prayer, feel free to go to a prayer station after the service or send your prayer need to prayer@madisonsquarechurch.org. "Bring on the Heat from Malachi 2:17-3:4 by Grant Hofman. Offering: Care for Pastors. Feb. 2, 2014 Square Campus Madison Square Church Square Campus Madison Ave. SE office@madisonsquarechurch.org Grand Rapids, MI

2 Artist Sharon Featherly Sharon's art, "Beauty for Ashes: A Grace Story," is featured in our Gathering Room and Lobby through February. Her work shares her grace story and was birthed from quiet times Lord. When you view it, we pray you will find yourself connecting with her life journey and be encouraged to put your trust in the one who is trustworthy and true, our Savior Jesus Christ. Urgent Needs! With the start of a new semester we are in need of new volunteers in our children's ministries, as we have many volunteers going through Newcomers Class, studying abroad, or going to Madison North. We desperately need small group teachers during the 11 am service in Children's Church and someone to serve in the special needs ministry every other week. Contact Kristen Buurma at kbuurma@madisonsquarechurch.org or x213. Interested in Joining a Small Group? If you missed the Small Group Get Connected Lunch last week, but would still like to join a Small Group, please contact Victoria Gibbs, Co-Director of Discipleship and Relationships at vgibbs@madisonsquarechurch.org or x212. standup! Profess Your Faith Interested in going public with your faith or curious about what it means to be a Jesus-follower? You are invited to the standup! Profess Your Faith class starting Feb. 9. To sign up, make contact with a staff member or sign up at the Welcome Center. The next standup! celebration will be March 23. Children: Kristi Buurma at x213, kbuurma@madisonsquarechurch.org Teens: Darrell Delaney at x226, ddelaney@madisonsquarechurch.org Adults: Audrey Laninga at x210, alaninga@madisonsquarechurch.org Madison Mamas God s love for us is greater than we can imagine and through personal reflection time we hope to discover a deeper love for Jesus. Please join us from 6:30 to 9 pm Feb. 14 at Madison Place. RSVP is appreciated, but not required to Amanda Rubick at marubick@gmail.com or Used Book Sale The Soul Pantry Bookstore is accepting donations of good used books, CDs, and DVDs for our used book sale on Feb. 16 and 23. We also will be selling new, but shelf-worn books, from the Soul Pantry. Check out our sale. Thank you for your support. SQUARE CAMPUS Soul Food Lunch We're looking for soul food cooks to make fried chicken, greens, mac and cheese, candied yams, corn bread and more for our Madison family lunch at 1 pm Sunday, Feb. 16, at Madison Place, 1401 Madison Ave. SE. We're also looking for someone to do a presentation on the origins of soul food. Contact Brenda Fowler-Becker bjfowler65@yahoo.com or Financial Freedom Coaches Needed Love empowering people? Teaching? Mentoring? Coaches are needed for the winter session of Financial Freedom at Restorers starting Feb. 24. Help others learn how to budget, save, and get out of debt. Call Nicole Broyles at x28. Financial Freedom Class Take control of your money and experience peace in your finances by attending the next session of Financial Freedom. Classes are held at Restorers, 1413 Madison, every Monday beginning 6-8 pm Feb. 24. Course is $5/person. To register, call Nicole Broyles: x28. Regional CCDA Ever wonder how you can invest in the community in which you live with practical authenticity rooted in the hope of the gospel? Here's your chance to find out. Madison is sponsoring the Christian Community Development Association West Michigan Regional Conference on March 7-8. Register for $39 for one day or all three days for $59 at Christian Education Assistance Available Madison has established the Christian Education Fund to accept offerings for the purpose of providing assistance to families who desire to send their children to Christian Schools but are unable to pay the full cost of tuition. If you would like to apply for assistance, please contact Jay Laninga at for more information. Applications must be received by April 15. Youth News High School Youth Group: We re going ice skating at Rosa Parks Circle today! Meet at the church at 2:30 pm today. Cost is $1 for students, $2 for adults. No Slip = No Trip Middle School Youth Group: We re going to Pando Winter Sports Park this Thursday. This is an annual favorite of leaders and students alike. We are talking tubing on the giant snow hill! This is by far best way to spend winter! This year will be different because you will be there! Contact your Youth Leader for details on cost and rides. Growing in Community Pray for the Holy Spirit to grow us in authentic Christian community as we form small groups and that we would authentically be present to our community. Prayer Mission Trip In early February Leah Carpenter will be traveling to Kenya for a week-long mission trip of prayer. Here's a link that describes the details of her trip: A Lighthouse Near You We meet over food and activities in small to medium-sized groups. We enjoy time together while discussing the Word of God and His plans for our lives. Spread the word: 6:30pm - 8:30 pm Wednesdays Spartan Stores YMCA 5722 Metro Way SW Ford Campus Baby Boy Knetsch Praise God! On MLK day, Christy gave birth to Solomon Emmanuel Knetsch at 9:29 am, weighing in at 8lbs 10oz and 21" long! Baby and mom are well! God is so great! Some of you have asked about meals. Berniz Constanza is organizing a meal train for us. Please use this link to coordinate: Again, thank you for your love, prayers and support over this last 9 months. We're deeply grateful for so many wonderful colleagues, friends and especially a phenomenal church family. Grace and Peace, Pastor Brad, Christy, Isaiah, and Solomon 851 Madison Ave. SE North Campus 1445 Emerald Ave. NE Wyoming Campus 6:30pm - 9 pm Fridays Ideal Park Church's Activity Center th St. SW 6:30 pm Saturdays Gethsemane Lutheran Church 3152 Clyde Park Ave SW

3 FORD CAMPUS STAFF Pastor Brad Knetsch ext. 207 Campus Pastor Jason Botbyl Preaching Apprentice I love Jesus. I love the Gospel. I love how the Holy Spirit is at work in this city. Madison, as a whole, is a multisite church and I serve as Campus Pastor for the body of Christ that meets at the Gerald R. Ford Middle School. We re called to listen and serve the needs of the school, community, and church body. My passion is to fan into flame gifts-based and team-based vision, ministry, and evangelism! In 2012, I was commissioned as a preaching apprentice under the leadership of Pastor Brad and Pastor David Beelen, Madison s Lead Pastor. I am passionate about sharing the good news of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and bringing hope to the lost and hurting. I consider it an honor to do that as a preaching apprentice at the Ford Campus. Sean Johnson-Moore ext. 233 Reaching OUT Director sjohnson@madisonsquarechurch.org I have a deep love for Jesus Christ and a heart for community. I love the gospel and advancing the kingdom of God is my primary purpose. As the Director of Reaching OUT, I oversee our campus s efforts to reach out near and far through evangelism, community, and education. I have lived in Madison s neighborhood my whole life and my passion is to see lives changed locally and leaders from the community built up and transformed. I am also a writer and I love hip-hop culture. My mission is to utilize hip-hop as a vehicle to communicate the hope of Jesus Christ. Look for the Scarlet Thread Sermon Series: Jan. 5-March 2 There are lots of stories in the Bible, but all the stories are telling one big Story: The story of how God loves his children and comes to rescue them. (Jesus Storybook Bible, pg. 17) In our winter sermon series we will continue our study of Old Testament stories starting with Joshua and the battle of Jericho and ending with God's people returning from being slaves. Notice the sermon series image and the scarlet cord that weaves its way through it. Every Old Testament story points to the need for a Savior, a deliverer. This deliverer is Jesus and the scarlet thread represents the shedding of his blood, tying the Old Testament to the New Testament. "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name given under heaven by which we must be saved." (Acts 4:12). Our Mission We are called by God the Father and empowered by the Holy Spirit to be transformed by Christ for: Reaching Up! Glorifying God through lives of prayer and worship Reaching In! Growing Spiritually through Biblical learning and caring relationships Reaching Across! Reconciling in Christ for multicultural living and leading Reaching Out! Going near and far to share Christ s love in actions and words Event Cancellations Is the church closed for bad weather? If you suspect your ministry might be canceled because of bad weather, please check closed listings on WZZM 13, WOOD TV8, Way FM, or WCSG after 4 pm weekdays and after 6 am weekends. We will also list cancellations on our website and Facebook page. Freedom in Christ To learn more about being free in Christ, please pick up a brochure from the Welcome Center or contact us at freedom@madisonsquarechurch.org or Madison Campus Connections Web: Weekly s: sign up on our website Staff firstinitiallastname@madisonsquarechurch.org Phone: Bulletin: Read your campus news online or on paper Find us on social media by searching Madison Square Church Welcome! If you are new today, please stop at the Information table to connect and help you get to know us, and us to know you. Worship: 10 am Sunday A Little Servant Girl and the Proud General from 2 Kings 5:1-14 by Pastor Brad Knetsch Offering Today: General, Christian Education Next week: General, Mission Fund Ford Campus Praying Together If you are in need of prayer, feel free to go to a prayer station after the service or send your prayer need to prayer@madisonsquarechurch.org. Children's Ministry Nursery is available for infants and toddlers (up to 2 years old) throughout the service. Children 3 years old through 5th grade will be dismissed for Children's Church during the service. If you have not yet registered your child for this ministry year, please escort your child to their room to register. Flags in Worship We provide flags at the front of our worship space to offer an opportunity for Spirit-filled expression during worship. There are large flags for adults and smaller flags for children. We invite you to use these during worship and we encourage parents to model the use for their children. Congregational Meeting Thank you all for your time, questions, and comments at our congregational meeting recently. If you were unable to attend, please stop by the Information Table to pick up a copy of the letter. Please note that we are being called to a time of prayer and fasting. Please join us in both practices as we seek the Lord's will together. Feb. 2, 2014 Madison Square Church: Ford Campus Madison Ave. SE office@madisonsquarechurch.org Grand Rapids, MI

4 FORD CAMPUS Pastor Brad s Baby Boy Praise God, Ford Fam! On MLK day, Christy gave birth to Solomon Emmanuel Knetsch at 9:29 am, weighing in at 8lbs 10oz and 21" long! Baby and mom are well! God is so great! Some of you have asked about meals. Berniz Constanza is organizing a meal train for us. Please use this link to coordinate: Again, thank you for your love, prayers and support over this last 9 months. We're deeply grateful for so many wonderful colleagues, friends and especially a phenomenal church family. Grace and Peace, Pastor Brad, Christy, Isaiah and Solomon Year End Giving Statements Dear Madison Giver, year end giving receipts for 2013 have been distributed, mostly by . If you have not received yours, and need one, please contact Dick Ammons at or dickammons@comcast.net. Thank you for your generosity! ~ Blessings, Your Finance Team Pando Trip! We are planning an epic outing for tubing at Pando! We will plan to leave together from the Ford school by 12:45 pm next Sunday, Feb. 2. Dress for the weather! Ticket prices for ages 11 and up will be $10 and $5 for ages 10 and under. Each ticket gives you three hours of tubing and unlimited ski or snowboarding afterward. Equipment rental is an additional cost. Please contact Tony Hinojosa at if you would like to join us. AfterChurch Our next time of food and fellowship will be Sunday, Feb. 9, immediately following morning worship. Make plans to bring a friend and stay for fellowship. Please bring a dish to share if you are able. Square Campus North Campus 1441 Madison Ave. SE 1445 Emerald Ave. NE "Bring on the Heat from Malachi 2:17-3:4 by Grant Hofman. Offering: Care for Pastors. Middle School Youth Group Ask the Leader Night: Have you ever had a burning question that you wanted to ask, but were afraid to ask? Here s your opportunity. Our youth leaders will be on a panel and you will be able to write questions anonymously and we will do the best we can to show what Scripture and testimonies say about well, everything. Regional CCDA Ever wonder how you can invest in the community in which you live with practical authenticity rooted in the hope of the gospel? Here's your chance to find out. Madison is sponsoring the Christian Community Development Association West Michigan Regional Conference on March 7-8. Register for $39 for one day or all three days for $59 at Anti-Racism Workshop We are committed to being and becoming a multi-ethnic, anti-racist church. To find out why, and how the Spirit shapes us and the gospel compels us to do so, plan to attend the Anti-Racism Workshop from Thursday evening, March 20 through Saturday, March 22. More details to come. Christian Education Assistance Available Madison has established the Christian Education Fund to accept offerings for the purpose of providing assistance to families who desire to send their children to Christian Schools but are unable to pay the full cost of tuition. If you would like to apply for assistance, please contact Jay Laninga at for more information. Applications must be received by April 15. Youth News High School Youth Group: We re going ice skating at Rosa Parks Circle today! Meet at the church at 2:30 pm today. Cost is $1 for students, $2 for adults. No Slip = No Trip Middle School Youth Group: We re going to Pando Winter Sports Park. This is an annual favorite of leaders and students alike. We are talking tubing on the giant snow hill! This is by far best way to spend winter! This year will be different because you will be there! Contact your Youth Leader for details on cost and rides. Growing in Community Pray for the Holy Spirit to grow us in authentic Christian community as we form small groups and that we would authentically be present to our community. Prayer Mission Trip In early February Leah Carpenter will be traveling to Kenya for a week-long mission trip of prayer. Here's a link that describes the details of her trip: A Lighthouse Near You We meet over food and activities in small to medium-sized groups. We enjoy time together while discussing the Word of God and His plans for our lives. Spread the word: 6:30pm - 8:30 pm Wednesdays Spartan Stores YMCA 5722 Metro Way SW 6:30pm - 9 pm Fridays Ideal Park Church's Activity Center th St. SW 6:30 pm Saturdays Gethsemane Lutheran Church 3152 Clyde Park Ave SW Wyoming Campus

5 SERMON NOTES Look for the Scarlet Thread Sermon Series: Jan. 5-March 2 There are lots of stories in the Bible, but all the stories are telling one big Story: The story of how God loves his children and comes to rescue them. (Jesus Storybook Bible, pg. 17) In our winter sermon series we will continue our study of Old Testament stories starting with Joshua and the battle of Jericho and ending with God's people returning from being slaves. Notice the sermon series image and the scarlet cord that weaves its way through it. Every Old Testament story points to the need for a Savior, a deliverer. This deliverer is Jesus and the scarlet thread represents the shedding of his blood, tying the Old Testament to the New Testament. "Salvation is found in no one else, for there is no other name given under heaven by which we must be saved." (Acts 4:12). Our Mission We are called by God the Father and empowered by the Holy Spirit to be transformed by Christ for: Reaching Up! Glorifying God through lives of prayer and worship Reaching In! Growing Spiritually through Biblical learning and caring relationships Reaching Across! Reconciling in Christ for multicultural living and leading Reaching Out! Going near and far to share Christ s love in actions and Words Welcome! For those of you who are new to Madison Square Church, North Campus, come by the welcome center next to the coffee station to learn about us and help us get to know you. Worship: 10 am Sunday "The Offensive Beauty of Grace" from 2 Kings 5 by Pastor Joy Bonnema We will be celebrating communion today. Children s Ministries There is a Nursery for ages 0-4. Children may be dropped off before the service begins. If your children will be joining us in Nursery please register them each week before the service. No Children s Church Today Today s service is designed to be more inclusive for children ages 5 to 5 th grade. Since diversity in its various forms is important to us as believers, we ll intentionally make our worship intergenerational by having Family Worship every first Sunday of the each month. There will be no Children s Church on these days. Children s Bulletins are still available. Ask your Usher. Offering Today: General, Christian Education Next week: General, Mission Fund North Campus Madison Campus Connections Web: Weekly s: sign up on our website Staff firstinitiallastname@madisonsquarechurch.org Phone: Bulletin: Read your campus news online or on paper Find us on social media by searching Madison Square Church "Bring on the Heat from Malachi 2:17-3:4 by Grant Hofman at the Square Campus, 1441 Madison Ave. SE. Offering: Care for Pastors. Feb. 2, 2014 Madison Square Church: North Campus Emerald Ave. NE office@madisonsquarechurch.org Grand Rapids, MI

6 NORTH CAMPUS 1441 Growing in Community Pray for the Holy Spirit to grow us in authentic Christian community as we form small groups and that we would authentically be present to our community. Prayer Mission Trip In early February Leah Carpenter will be traveling to Kenya for a week-long mission trip of prayer. Here's a link that describes the details of her trip: Service Opportunity Survey Responses Thank you for your responses to last week s service opportunity survey! With the information we received we can continue to grow together. We still have urgent need in the following areas: trailer duty (hitch needed), set-up and take down of gym and nursery, and sound and video techs. If you are able and interested to serve in any of these areas contact Pastor Joy. Bulletin Under Construction Our bulletin is a place to keep you updated on the life of the church and community. Have an announcement? Want to share a joy or ask prayer for a concern? From now on, bulletin requests should be sent to Shelby Swart by to silswart@gmail.com. Madison Church Family Events Keep a lookout for information about the Christian Community Development Association West Michigan Regional Conference. Madison is sponsoring this event. Also, the Square Campus is hosting an Anti-Racism Workshop soon. Everyone is invited and urged to attend. More information on both of these events can be found on the Together Square Campus page in this bulletin. Year End Giving Statements Dear Madison Giver, our year-end giving receipts for 2013 have been distributed by this year. If you have not received yours and need one, please contact Dick Ammons at or dickammons@comcast.net. Thank you for your generosity! Blessings, Your Finance Team Church Directory The North Campus photo directory is almost ready to be distributed electronically. If your family has not had their photo taken please submit one ASAP to Joy l Verheul at joylverheul@gmail.com. Square Campus Ford Campus Madison Ave. SE 851 Madison Ave. SE "Bring on the Heat from Malachi 2:17-3:4 by Grant Hofman. Offering: Care for Pastors. Youth News High School Youth Group: We re going ice skating at Rosa Parks Circle today! Meet at the church at 2:30 pm today. Cost is $1 for students, $2 for adults. No Slip = No Trip Middle School Youth Group: We re going to Pando Winter Sports Park. This is an annual favorite of leaders and students alike. We are talking tubing on the giant snow hill! This is by far best way to spend winter! This year will be different because you will be there! Contact your Youth Leader for details on cost and rides. Regional CCDA Ever wonder how you can invest in the community in which you live with practical authenticity rooted in the hope of the gospel? Here's your chance to find out. Madison is sponsoring the Christian Community Development Association West Michigan Regional Conference on March 7-8. Register for $39 for one day or all three days for $59 at Anti-Racism Workshop We are committed to being and becoming a multi-ethnic, anti-racist church. To find out why, and how the Spirit shapes us and the gospel compels us to do so, plan to attend the Anti-Racism Workshop from Thursday evening, March 20 through Saturday, March 22. More details to come. Christian Education Assistance Available Madison has established the Christian Education Fund to accept offerings for the purpose of providing assistance to families who desire to send their children to Christian Schools but are unable to pay the full cost of tuition. If you would like to apply for assistance, please contact Jay Laninga at for more information. Applications must be received by April 15. Baby Boy Knetsch Praise God! On MLK day, Christy gave birth to Solomon Emmanuel Knetsch at 9:29 am, weighing in at 8lbs 10oz and 21" long! Baby and mom are well! God is so great! Some of you have asked about meals. Berniz Constanza is organizing a meal train for us. Please use this link to coordinate: Again, thank you for your love, prayers and support over this last 9 months. We're deeply grateful for so many wonderful colleagues, friends and especially a phenomenal church family. Grace and Peace, Pastor Brad, Christy, Isaiah, and Solomon Update from Sarah Kluitenberg Many of you remember that just a few months ago the Ford Campus blessed Sarah as she set out to teach in Sierra Leone. Her blog has been updated and you can find that here: A Lighthouse Near You We meet over food and activities in small to medium-sized groups. We enjoy time together while discussing the Word of God and His plans for our lives. Spread the word: 6:30pm - 8:30 pm Wednesdays Spartan Stores YMCA 5722 Metro Way SW 6:30pm - 9 pm Fridays Ideal Park Church's Activity Center th St. SW 6:30 pm Saturdays Gethsemane Lutheran Church 3152 Clyde Park Ave SW Wyoming Campus