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1 THIS WEEK Monday & Friday Aerobics - 8:30 AM Monday Prayer for Our Church - 8:30 AM Monday Drop & Give Me Five Prayer Meeting - 12:40 PM Monday NiteTimers I Bible Study - 6:30 PM Monday NiteTimers II Bible Study at Priscilla Neufeld s - 7:00 PM Monday Volleyball - 7:00 PM Monday Mennonite Men s Chorus Rehearsal at SMBC - 7:00 PM Tuesday Men s Prayer with Pastor Pat - 6:00 AM Tuesday Community Bible Bible - 10:00 AM Tuesday Church Council Meeting - 7:00 PM Wednesday Wednesday Morning Workout - 6:15 AM Wednesday Church Staff Meeting & Prayer - 9:30 AM Wednesday Wednesday Night Meal - Oven-baked Chicken - 5:30 PM Wednesday Awana (Cookie Night) - 6:25 PM Wednesday Jr. High HiLife - 6:30 PM Wednesday Adult Choir Rehearsal - 7:00 PM Thursday Men s Bible Toni s Firehouse - 7:00 AM Thursday Ladies Coffee Shop Bible Study - 9:30 AM Beacon s Class Retreat at SMBC (Fireside Room) Friday-Saturday THINGS TO COME FEBRUARY Discovering SMBC Class Begins 7 SMBY Super Bowl Party 7 Lincoln s Birthday Holiday (Schools closed) 8 College/Career Singles Dinner/Bible Study at Kroeker s 8 DayTimers Bible Study 9 Trustee Meeting 9 Bunch for Lunch 11 Valentine s Day 14 President s Day Holiday (Schools & Church Office Closed) 15 NiteTimers I Bible Study 15 Lamplighters Class to Carrington 16 High School to Hume Winter Camp Sunday Schedule Telephone Numbers Koffee Klatch 9:00-9:30 AM Church Office Sunday School 9:30-10:30 AM Fax Worship Service 10:45-12:00 PM Kiddie Kollege smbc@shaftermb.org Website - Patrick Coyle - Senior Pastor Brent Cummings - Youth Pastor Grayson Piepgrass - Pastor of Care Ministries VISION STATEMENT To build the body of Christ at Shafter MB Church by equipping people for Christ-like maturity and for reaching unbelievers in our community, nation and world. BEACON S RETREAT This year the Beacon s Sunday School Class will be holding their annual Retreat at SMBC in the Fireside Room this Friday-Saturday, February 5-6. Grayson and Bonnie Piepgrass will be the guest speakers. If you are an older adult senior and would like to come be a part of this fun retreat contact the church office for more information. DISCOVERING SMBC Would you like to learn more about SMBC? Are you considering baptism and church membership? Then this class is for you! Discovering SMBC is a 5 week class that will begin next Sunday, February 7 during the Sunday School hour. If you are interested in attending the class please write DSMBC on your blue Welcome card or call the church office. LADIES NITETIMERS I BIBLE STUDY Ladies, you are all invited to join a new study beginning tomorrow, February 1. We will be encouraged to go deeper still in our relationship with Jesus. We will have three teachers, Kay Arthur, Priscilla Shirer, and Beth Moore. Each of these amazing Bible teachers will lead us with Scripture as we learn what it means to serve a God who is faithful, abundant and true. We will meet in the Fireside Room at 6:30 on Monday, February 1. Come be a part. Any questions, talk to Sue Frantz. SUMMER MINISTRY OPPORTUNITY Are you a college student looking for a ministry opportunity here at home? Applications are now being accepted for SMBC's Summer Intern program. If you'd like more information, please contact either Pastor Pat or Pastor Brent. Applications are due by March 31 for this summer's openings. FREE BIBLE STUDY BOOKS! In the foyer there are some leftover books from various Bible Studies and the Resource Center is offering them for free to anyone who would like one. They are in the basket in the foyer. THANK YOU Dear SMBC Family. Thank you so much for your generous expression of love towards us and our families this past Christmas through the annual love offering. Your constant love and support are felt by all of us throughout the year and we consider it a privilege to serve together with you at SMBC. May the Lord continue to guide and bless our entire church family in 2016! Sincerely, Pastors Pat, Brent and Grayson WITH SYMPATHY Our sympathy to Gwen Nikkel with the loss of her daughter, Karen Pena, on January 23 in Bakersfield. Services are being planned. Please keep Gwen and her family in your prayers.

2 MORE NEWS FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (FCA) The Annual Night of Champions Banquet will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 6:00 pm at Olive Knolls Church in Bakersfield. Tickets are $125 per dinner. This year s guest speaker will be USC Quarterback, Cody MORE NEWS FELLOWSHIP OF CHRISTIAN ATHLETES (FCA) The Annual Night of Champions Banquet will be held on Saturday, February 6, 2016 at 6:00 pm at Olive Knolls Church in Bakersfield. Tickets are $125 per dinner. This year s guest speaker will be USC Quarterback, Cody Kessler, a Centennial H.S. graduate. Contact Karla Bloemhof - Kessler, a Centennial H.S. graduate. Contact Karla Bloemhof at - for tickets. for tickets. CHRISTIAN AUTHORS COMING TO SHAFTER The Friends of the Shafter Library will be hosting Christian historical fiction authors, Brock, Bodie, and Jake Thoene at the Shafter Public Library on Saturday, February 27th, 2:00-3:00, as part of the Colours Celebration. All interested readers are encouraged to attend. It will be a fun event! Questions? Contact: mhockett@att.net EVERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS It is time to start thinking about college scholarships! With the cost of college continuing to climb, scholarships help! If your family uses Everence faith-based services, you are eligible to apply for the Everence college scholarship for the upcoming school year. Everence will accept applications beginning Jan.1st through Feb. 29, You can learn more by contacting Julie Scales, your Everence advocate or at everence.com/scholarships. HARTLAND CHRISTIAN CAMP MAN CAMP - March 4-6, 2016 Make no mistake about it men, this is not a men s retreat... it s MAN CAMP, a wonderful opportunity for men to focus on God and their ministry in the context of fellowship with other like-minded men. Enjoy interesting and practical seminars, solid biblical teaching, small group discussion times and lots of exciting recreational activities. Invite your friends and co-workers. They ll hear what being a Christ follower is all about and they ll have an absolute blast! For more information and to register go to SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES We have classes for all ages and we invite you to join us! We start off with refreshments at KOFFEE KLATCH from 9-9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Center. Then the adults and children go to their Sunday School classes from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Adults have the option of attending one of four classes being offered: Lessons from the Life of Moses with Joe Moesta in the Fireside Rm. Book of Acts with Barry Braun in Room B3 Jesus in the book of John with Virgil Reimer in Room B2. CHRISTIAN AUTHORS COMING TO SHAFTER The Friends of the Shafter Library will be hosting Christian historical fiction authors, Brock, Bodie, and Jake Thoene at the Shafter Public Library on Saturday, February 27th, 2:00-3:00, as part of the Colours Celebration. All interested readers are encouraged to attend. It will be a fun event! Questions? Contact: mhockett@att.net EVERENCE SCHOLARSHIPS It is time to start thinking about college scholarships! With the cost of college continuing to climb, scholarships help! If your family uses Everence faith-based services, you are eligible to apply for the Everence college scholarship for the upcoming school year. Everence will accept applications beginning Jan.1st through Feb. 29, You can learn more by contacting Julie Scales, your Everence advocate or at everence.com/scholarships. HARTLAND CHRISTIAN CAMP MAN CAMP - March 4-6, 2016 Make no mistake about it men, this is not a men s retreat... it s MAN CAMP, a wonderful opportunity for men to focus on God and their ministry in the context of fellowship with other like-minded men. Enjoy interesting and practical seminars, solid biblical teaching, small group discussion times and lots of exciting recreational activities. Invite your friends and co-workers. They ll hear what being a Christ follower is all about and they ll have an absolute blast! For more information and to register go to SUNDAY SCHOOL CLASSES We have classes for all ages and we invite you to join us! We start off with refreshments at KOFFEE KLATCH from 9-9:30 a.m. in the Fellowship Center. Then the adults and children go to their Sunday School classes from 9:30-10:30 a.m. Adults have the option of attending one of four classes being offered: Lessons from the Life of Moses with Joe Moesta in the Fireside Rm. Book of Acts with Barry Braun in Room B3 Jesus in the book of John with Virgil Reimer in Room B2.

3 SMBY FUNDRAISER SOUP LUNCH Today! 12:00 NOON Everyone is invited to the SMB Youth Soup Lunch Fundraiser at 12:00 noon in the Fellowship Center. SMBY FUNDRAISER SOUP LUNCH Today! 12:00 NOON Everyone is invited to the SMB Youth Soup Lunch Fundraiser at 12:00 noon in the Fellowship Center. Come warm up with a delicious bowl of homemade soup while supporting our High School Youth Ministry. Come warm up with a delicious bowl of homemade soup while supporting our High School Youth Ministry.

4 January 31, 2016 Prelude We welcome all who have come to worship today. Let s encourage each other in our walk with the Lord and give Him thanks for all things. Call to Worship Jesus, Firm Foundation Standing on the Promises - Hymn #560 Tis So Sweet to Trust In Jesus - Hymn #561 FACING your GIANTS Church Life Worship in Giving For Eternity Pastor Brent Molly Enns Choir Scripture Reading Matthew 26:17-30 Bonnie Bloemhof Worship in Song My Anchor Lord Over All Message Facing Your Giants: Tough Promises Pastor Pat II Samuel 9-10 Closing Song He Is Lord Each week following our worship service, there will be a prayer couple in the prayer area near the organ to pray for any needs or concerns that you may have. FOR THE CHILDREN - Nursery is available for children under 4 years old during Sunday School and Worship Service. Children s Church is available each Sunday morning for children 4 years old through 3rd grade. Watch the screen for dismissal time. NURSERY workers for today are Marianne Hockett and Rachel and Holly Friesen. Nursery workers next Sunday, February 7 are Hailey Ishida and Kaitlin Bloemhof. ACTIVITIES TODAY 12:00 PM SOUP LUNCH High School Youth Fundraiser in the Fellowship Center. Everyone is invited! 7:00 PM FUEL High School Youth meet in the Filling Station. SHAFTER MENNONITE BRETHREN CHURCH 400 Kern St., Shafter, Calif., 93263

5 Our Praise & Petitions January 31, 2016 He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit (Galatians 3:14). Our Praise & Petitions January 31, 2016 He redeemed us in order that the blessing given to Abraham might come to the Gentiles through Christ Jesus, so that by faith we might receive the promise of the Spirit (Galatians 3:14). Because You Prayed: The Lord continues to provide opportunities for SMBC to share the Good News of Jesus with those looking for eternal answers (Galatians 3:14)! Health Needs: Pray for Dan Caulfield as doctors work to regulate his epilepsy medicine. Also continue to pray for LeeAnn Bergen (home rehab), Alicia Beckett (interstitial lung disease), and Noelle Coyle (trachea/esophagus surgery) as they are cared for. (Psalm 13:5-6). Church Life and Ministries: Remember the Council as they meet this week and our membership class, Discovering SMBC that begins next Sunday (Acts 2:42-47). Community, National and International Concerns: Lift up the Bakersfield Pregnancy Center Banquet on Tuesday and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Banquet next Saturday as both ministries impact our communities (Matthew 5:14-16). MB MISSION *Church Prayer Bulletin* S & D- MB Mission (Restricted) Pray for this couple as they serve among the least reached in Central Asia through evangelism and business development (Colossians 4:2-6). Because You Prayed: The Lord continues to provide opportunities for SMBC to share the Good News of Jesus with those looking for eternal answers (Galatians 3:14)! Health Needs: Pray for Dan Caulfield as doctors work to regulate his epilepsy medicine. Also continue to pray for LeeAnn Bergen (home rehab), Alicia Beckett (interstitial lung disease), and Noelle Coyle (trachea/esophagus surgery) as they are cared for. (Psalm 13:5-6). Church Life and Ministries: Remember the Council as they meet this week and our membership class, Discovering SMBC that begins next Sunday (Acts 2:42-47). Community, National and International Concerns: Lift up the Bakersfield Pregnancy Center Banquet on Tuesday and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes Banquet next Saturday as both ministries impact our communities (Matthew 5:14-16). MB MISSION *Church Prayer Bulletin* S & D- MB Mission (Restricted) Pray for this couple as they serve among the least reached in Central Asia through evangelism and business development (Colossians 4:2-6).

6 Worship Songs JESUS, FIRM FOUNDATION How firm a foundation, you saints of the lord Is laid for your faith in his excellent word What more can he say than to you he has said To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled Fear not, he is with us, oh be not dismayed For he is our god, our sustainer and strength He'll be our defender and cause us to stand Upheld by his merciful, almighty hand How firm, our foundation, How sure, our salvation And we will not be shaken, Jesus, firm foundation The soul that is trusting in Jesus as lord Will press on enduring the darkest of storm And though even hell should endeavor to shake He'll never, no never, no no never forsake He'll never, no never, no no never forsake How firm, our foundation, How sure, our salvation And we will not be shaken, Jesus, firm foundation Age to age he stands, Faithful to the end All may fade away, But he will remain, He will remain! W/M by Bryan Brown/Jason Ingram/Tony Wood; C worshiptogethersongs.com songs, UBP, CCLI# STANDING ON THE PROMISES - Hymn #560 TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS - Hymn #561 MY ANCHOR You're the Lord Almighty, Your every word is sure And in Your love unfailing, I'm safe when oceans roar Yes, I'm safe when oceans roar Chorus My anchor, forever, My shelter within the storm You're my Deliverer, You never falter, yes, You're the rock I stand on Here within the struggle, In every crashing wave You are more than able, And Your hand is strong to save, Yes, I know Your hand is strong to save (Chorus) Bridge I hold on to You, and You hold on to me I hold on to You, and You hold on to me I hold on to You, and You hold on to me (Chorus) You re my Deliverer, You never falter Yes You re the Rock I stand on W/M by Christy Nockels and Jason Ingram, C sixsteps Music / worshiptogether.com songs), CCLI # LORD OVER ALL Verse 1 In the valley of the unknown I will lift my voice In the shifting, in the shadow I know You are with me (repeat) Chorus Lord over all, You will be my rescue You will never fail Lord, through it all I will choose to trust You You will never fail Verse 2 In the searching and the waiting You quiet my soul In the stillness of Your presence I know You are with me Bridge Out of the darkness, into Your promise You will deliver me Eternal Savior, You stand forever You are my victory Tag You will never fail W/M by Karie Jobe/Jason Ingram, C Worship Together Music / KAJE songs, UBP, CCLI# HE IS LORD He is Lord He is Lord He is risen from the dead And He is Lord Ev'ry knee shall bow Ev'ry tongue confess That Jesus Christ is Lord W/M Claire Cloninger, Linda Lee Johnson, Tom Fettke, C Word Music,/Wordspring Music, UBP, CCLI #221620

7 Worship Songs JESUS, FIRM FOUNDATION How firm a foundation, you saints of the lord Is laid for your faith in his excellent word What more can he say than to you he has said To you who for refuge to Jesus have fled Fear not, he is with us, oh be not dismayed For he is our god, our sustainer and strength He'll be our defender and cause us to stand Upheld by his merciful, almighty hand How firm, our foundation, How sure, our salvation And we will not be shaken, Jesus, firm foundation The soul that is trusting in Jesus as lord Will press on enduring the darkest of storm And though even hell should endeavor to shake He'll never, no never, no no never forsake He'll never, no never, no no never forsake How firm, our foundation, How sure, our salvation And we will not be shaken, Jesus, firm foundation Age to age he stands, Faithful to the end All may fade away, But he will remain, He will remain! W/M by Bryan Brown/Jason Ingram/Tony Wood; C worshiptogethersongs.com songs, UBP, CCLI# STANDING ON THE PROMISES - Hymn #560 TIS SO SWEET TO TRUST IN JESUS - Hymn #561 MY ANCHOR You're the Lord Almighty, Your every word is sure And in Your love unfailing, I'm safe when oceans roar Yes, I'm safe when oceans roar Chorus My anchor, forever, My shelter within the storm You're my Deliverer, You never falter, yes, You're the rock I stand on Here within the struggle, In every crashing wave You are more than able, And Your hand is strong to save, Yes, I know Your hand is strong to save (Chorus) Bridge I hold on to You, and You hold on to me I hold on to You, and You hold on to me I hold on to You, and You hold on to me (Chorus) You re my Deliverer, You never falter Yes You re the Rock I stand on W/M by Christy Nockels and Jason Ingram, C sixsteps Music / worshiptogether.com songs), CCLI # LORD OVER ALL Verse 1 In the valley of the unknown I will lift my voice In the shifting, in the shadow I know You are with me (repeat) Chorus Lord over all, You will be my rescue You will never fail Lord, through it all I will choose to trust You You will never fail Verse 2 In the searching and the waiting You quiet my soul In the stillness of Your presence I know You are with me Bridge Out of the darkness, into Your promise You will deliver me Eternal Savior, You stand forever You are my victory Tag You will never fail W/M by Karie Jobe/Jason Ingram, C Worship Together Music / KAJE songs, UBP, CCLI# HE IS LORD He is Lord He is Lord He is risen from the dead And He is Lord Ev'ry knee shall bow Ev'ry tongue confess That Jesus Christ is Lord W/M Claire Cloninger, Linda Lee Johnson, Tom Fettke, C Word Music,/Wordspring Music, UBP, CCLI #221620

8 Pastor Pat January 31, 2016 Facing Your Giants: Tough Promises II Samuel 9-10 When we hear the word promise today we may think of keeping our word or someone s potential in life. In David s day, he would have probably thought of the word, covenant, which was a binding agreement that was meant to be fulfilled. Ultimately, God s promises are fulfilled by the New Covenant found in Jesus. Pastor Pat January 31, 2016 Facing Your Giants: Tough Promises II Samuel 9-10 When we hear the word promise today we may think of keeping our word or someone s potential in life. In David s day, he would have probably thought of the word, covenant, which was a binding agreement that was meant to be fulfilled. Ultimately, God s promises are fulfilled by the New Covenant found in Jesus. In the Field of Giants: In the Field of Giants: Loading Your Sling: Loading Your Sling: Promises to keep:. Promises to keep:.....

9 Pastor Pat January 31, 2016 Facing Your Giants: Tough Promises II Samuel 9-10 When we hear the word promise today we may think of keeping our word or someone s potential in life. In David s day, he would have probably thought of the word, covenant, which was a binding agreement that was meant to be fulfilled. Ultimately, God s promises are fulfilled by the New Covenant found in Jesus. Pastor Pat January 31, 2016 Facing Your Giants: Tough Promises II Samuel 9-10 When we hear the word promise today we may think of keeping our word or someone s potential in life. In David s day, he would have probably thought of the word, covenant, which was a binding agreement that was meant to be fulfilled. Ultimately, God s promises are fulfilled by the New Covenant found in Jesus. In the Field of Giants: In the Field of Giants: Loading Your Sling: Loading Your Sling: Promises to keep: Faith. Promises to keep: Faith. Family. Family. Focus. Focus.

10 MB MISSION - Church Prayer Bulletin January 31, 2016 S & D- MB Mission (Restricted) Pray for this couple as they serve among the least reached in Central Asia through evangelism and business development. February 7, 2016 Trever & Joan Godard - MB Mission in Mexico Pray for the Godards as they provide leadership, training and discipleship at the Matthew Training Center in Guadalajara. February 14, 2016 T & R - MB Mission (Restricted) Pray for this family as they work alongside nationals in Central Asia to bring the Gospel to the least reached. February 21, 2016 Tyler & Cheryl Schulz - MB Mission in Burundi Pray for peace in this region and for effective ministry as the Schulzs serve alongside national partners in Burundi and Congo. February 28, 2016 VR - MB Mission (Restricted) Pray for courage and compassion as V serves with a small team in Central Asia where the local church is being equipped and empowered to reach their city and region.

11 SHARING GOD S LOVE IN OUR COMMUNITY Year round, families in Shafter struggle to keep their children properly clothed and fed. There are many ways to share, showing love and care for your fellow Christians and your Shafter neighbors, now and year round. USE QUARTERLY á Approx.: February 28 May 22 August 21 Nov. 21 Share with SMBC's Local Outreach budget or write checks to SMBC with "Team Melissa" in the memo line for special sister church related projects. "Adopt" a family--providing for their family's unique needs. Contact Melissa for more information on how we can set that up. Share new or gently used clothes and/or shoes. - Melissa has a running list of items families request and knows clothes/shoe sizes. - Items can be left at Melissa Bergen's doorstep or the SMBC office in Melissa's name anytime. Feel free to share giftcards for Ross, WinCo, Food- Maxx, Smart & Final, Apple Market, Wal-Mart, KMART, Payless Shoes, Target and Starbucks anytime. Gift cards can be given to specific families, or shared where there's a need. Get to know your neighbors. Open your home and heart to new people in Shafter, building relationships. Contact Melissa Bergen with questions/comments/ideas. Cell: ; bergen561@gmail.com or find Melissa Bergen on Facebook through the SMBC Facebook page. You can also contact the church at

12 Karen Pena MEMORIAL GIFTS to SMBC Women s Ministries Checks can be made out to SMBC Women s Ministries Memo - Karen Pena Memorial