Up beat MONTHLY NEWSLETTER UNITED PARISH FEBRUARY 2018 OUR LIVES WITH A PURPOSE

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1 Up beat MONTHLY NEWSLETTER UNITED PARISH FEBRUARY 2018 OUR LIVES WITH A PURPOSE Rhonda and I have been in Bottineau for 6 months already. It seems like we were busy moving into the parish home just yesterday... except for the snow! The weather is perhaps a bit colder than in the climate to which we were accustomed, but in reality, not all that much. We are thankful that the quantity of snowfall is much less that we witnessed when visiting here last winter. Fortunately, the roads then were good both ways. Many years ago, I began to realize that I was missing something in life, something that gave it all meaning. Perhaps you have had similar feelings. I would love to have you take part in our upcoming bible study titled WHAT ON EARTH AM I HERE FOR? by Rick Warren. While all of life s answers are may not be found in this study, I believe it offers great insight into living our lives with purpose. Here is a sampling of what to expect taken from the book s introduction: THIS IS MORE THAN A BOOK; IT IS A GUIDE TO A 4O- DAY SPIRITUAL journey that will enable you to discover the answer to life s most important question: What on earth am I here for? By the end of this journey you will know God s purpose for your life and will understand the big picture how all the pieces of your life fit together. Having this perspective will reduce your stress, simplify your decisions, increase your satisfaction, and, most important, prepare you for eternity. Rick Warren, The Purpose Driven Life: What on Earth Am I Here For? - Continued -

2 You can also check out Pastor Warren s promo video on YouTube at: watch?v=holtaht9bdg Each day you will read a short chapter ending with questions to ponder that we will discuss along with watching a video at each weekly meeting. It took me a whole 5 minutes to read one today! We plan to begin this 6 week study on February 25 th. You will find application forms in our church bulletins or you can me at kenmund@gmail.com to sign up until February 11th. I will order the printed books your cost will be $12.00, or if you wish to purchase one yourself for a Kindle reader, amazon.com offers it for $ be sure to purchase the 2012 version. Please join us for this adventure! God bless you, Pastor Ken I thank the Presbyterian Women and the United Parish church for all the cards, Christmas gifts and the beautiful prayer quilt. I miss you all but health problems, hold me back from getting out like I want to. When I use the quilt I feel all your love and prayers through it. Again thank you all so very much. Jacquie Robertson Thank you, Thank you for playing an active role in the lives of our residents, and spending time in our home. We appreciate all you do! Thanks again, Kelly Beaver, Activity Director Dear United Parish, On behalf of the St. Andrew s Health Center, thank you for your contribution of $ You donation will help support our chapel renovation project. We sincerely appreciate your generoisity. Crystal Grenier Public Relations/Foundation Director United Parish Garage Fund Kenneth & Nora Bangs Everette Jelleberg - Linda & David Kyle Alvin Hall - Allan & Edna Peterson Arla Hall - Linda & David Kyle Karol Patterson Charles Amsbaugh - Linda & David Kyle Karol Patterson Dwight & Gloria Olson Presbyterian Church Arla Hall - Gary Kippens Charles Amsbaugh - Gary Kippens Gardena Methodist Cemetery Dan Milbrath - Aldon & Connie Milbrath Sympanthy is extended to families of Arla Hall and Charles Amsbaugh. Thank you for your donation to the Cheer Box telethone.

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4 United Parish 801 Main Box 175 Bottineau, ND Facebook We are on the web Newsletter News: Send Deadline for March Newsletter is February 26 Pastor Ken Mund Church Manse February 14th 5 - Arlene Wettlaufer 6 Gary Kippen 9 Kooper Allard 18 Bev Hamnes 23 Lauren Vad 25 Andrew Bremner 26 - Dorothy Beyer Arlene Wettalufer will be celebrating her 85th birthday but because of the flu their will be a party later. Please feel free to send her cards.

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