Paul, The Apostle. Pastor Brink

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1 Paul, The Apostle It was exciting Sunday evening (April 15) to see so many of our congregation supporting the community showing of the movie, Paul, The Apostle. The theater (ABCinema) was full of viewers from the Decatur Church of God. We were blessed. Dr. Robert J. Brink Senior Pastor Jamie Conkling Worship Arts Pastor Jerry Mitchel Pastor of Visitation Beau Butcher Youth Director Stacy Krull Director of Children s Ministries Preschool Director Interim Day Care Director Nancy Krick Office Manager Notary While the film was not a full Biblical account of the life of Paul, it gave a credible presentation of the man s Roman imprisonment, suffering for Christ, and his outstanding love for Christ and the Gospel. There were many significant teaching moments in the movie with Paul, Luke, and Priscilla and Aquila. Two of the many outstanding themes of the evening were the evidence of Paul s integrity, and perseverance. He was committed to following Jesus and living out the principles that he had been taught. Regardless of the choices of fleshly and carnal believers, the abuse of the systems of the day, and the human suffering, Paul chose faithfulness. His character and his committed selection to follow Christ was a beacon of hope to the early church and remains for us today a model of Christian discipleship. A special thank you is extended to our two anonymous donors who enabled us as a congregation to buy out the theater for two showings of the film. May God grant you his blessing for the blessing that you gave to us. As a Witness for Christ, Pastor Brink

2 HIS FOOD PANTRY SUNDAY May 6th NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER May 3rd Noon Court House Monument Items Needed: pineapple, applesauce, cake mix & frosting, snacks, Chef- Boyardee, boxed potatoes, peanut butter, mac n cheese, hand soap, toothpaste, toothbrushes Please put your items in the cart down by the office. Thank you! We would like to do a slideshow highlighting mothers and children both young and old! If you would like a photo included in a video, please turn the photo into Stacy Krull and include all names of people in the photo. Anyone is welcome to submit a photo spotlighting the mothers in your family! ALL PHOTOS MUST BE TURNED IN BY MAY 6TH. Eagle Scout Court of Honor Ceremony for Luke Egly on Sunday, May 6, 1:30 pm at Westside Community Church, Monroe (formerly Monroe UB). No gifts please. Graduation Sunday will take place on June 3 rd for those graduating from high school and college. Graduates, please see Beau or Lindsay for a form to fill out by May 20th. Forms are also available at the lobby table. We will have our last Wednesday Night Church on May 16th. Weather permitting, we will go fishing that night! Please sign up with Stacy Krull so we know how many fishing poles and helpers we will need. Have a great summer!! Wednesday Night Church will resume after Labor Day. The Preschool and Daycare are currently hiring. If you are interested or know of anyone who would be interested, please contact Stacy Krull at ext. 14 for an application. We could use donations of 5 oz paper cups and Lysol disinfectant spray (leave at Stacy s office). Our church is hosting Vacation Bible School this year from Sunday, July 22 thru Thursday, July 26. We will need many volunteers from our church for security, food and kitchen help, games, songs, etc. Please watch for signup sheets to see where we could use you for our community wide VBS. If you have any questions, please contact Stacy Krull.

3 From the desk of Pastor Jamie The Worship Singers final rehearsal of the season will be on Wednesday, May 16 th at 6pm. The final Sunday we will sing is on Sunday, May 20 th. We will break for the summer and start back up in August. *Upcoming Event* Those looking for a ministry to serve in: Our team in the sound and video area is starting to come together. Maybe you would like to join us? We would love to plug you in to a vital and important ministry here at DCOG. This also requires minimal time spent. We are in need of people interested in learning sound, running the computer, and the video we create for our shut-ins. We are also looking for those who have the ability and interest in livestreaming our services on Facebook and our web page, as well as those that would be willing to maintain our website regularly. If you would like to help with these ministries, please see Pastor Jamie. Also, if you have an interest in joining the worship team (band or vocalist), see Pastor Jamie to get plugged-in! Be the SALT! Pastor Jamie Westward Road will once again return to Decatur Church of God on Sunday, July 1 st in our morning service. They have released a new CD project and are returning to lead us in worship during this concert of praise. Make sure to mark your calendars and plan to attend this service! Thank you for the prayers, cards and visits for our Mom. The Pastors for the beautiful service, the ladies for the delicious meal, and the church for the beautiful throw. Your kindness will always be remembered. Pat Luginbill Family Thank you so much for all of the love and support from our Church family, for the beautiful service, the delicious meal and the pretty fern. Rollie would be so touched by all of your kindness! Family of Rollie Zimmerman Thank you Church for the unique planter! God bless you who sent a card, a note and prayers for Bob! We are thankful for continued recovery. Isaiah 40:11 He gathers his lambs in His arms and carries them close to His heart. We are being carried! Bob & Judy Keller

4 MISSIONARY OF THE MONTH DAN AND SHERYL INGLE - NEPAL Dear Decatur Church Family, Dan and I want to thank you for your generous gifts for the continued work in Nepal. It seems that each day we are confronted with more opportunities to get involved in the lives of broken and hurting people. On our own this would all be overwhelming. But, Praise God for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds toward men! Oh, that Jesus will become famous in this place that desperately needs His healing and life! We love you and are so thankful for your partnership. This month we covet your prayers as we are applying for our visa renewal to allow us to stay for 1 more year. Also, during the next few weeks we will be all-hands-on-deck as we host several Youth Camps and Leaders Trainings. Some exciting and possibly exhausting few weeks! We continue to be amazed at the goodness and mercy of our Lord as he provides for us and the children in our care. May He remember your sacrifice and meet all of your needs! These words have been an encouragement to me recently Psalm 82:3-4 Defend the cause of the weak and fatherless; maintain the rights of the poor and oppressed. Rescue the weak and needy; deliver them from the hand of the wicked. Psalm 40:5 Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. The things you planned for us no one can recount to you; were I to speak and tell of them, they would be too many to declare. For the King and his Kingdom! Love, Sheryl and Dan April seemed as busy as March was for The Purpose Youth Group! On Sunday, April 15th, the youth were able to attend a free showing of the movie Paul, Apostle of Christ at ABCinema here in town. They and their leaders enjoyed the movie and are grateful for the opportunity to have attended at no cost to them. Some of the young men in the youth group attended the annual Men's Wild Game Night dinner and seemed to enjoy that! In Mid-April, a new 12 week lesson series began during Wednesday evenings on the tools necessary in any Christian's tool box. The youth will be planning a fun outing, likely for putt putt in early May. Graduation Sunday will take place on June 3 rd for those graduating from high school and college. Please be sure to congratulate them and pray for these graduates as they continue to achieve high success. Want to stay connected with what's happening in our youth group? We're now on Facebook: The Purpose Youth Group. Check us out, like our posts, and share our posts to get the word out about what we're doing! YELLOW CREEK LAKE CAMPS The time has come once again for the Youth camps to begin. There are several camps and dates available for your child to experience kids/youth camp. Tadpole Camp (K 1st Grade): June $60 Kids Zone (2nd-4th Grade): June $175 Camp Blast (4th 6th Grade): June $200 Junior High (7th 8th Grade): June $250 Senior High (9th 12th Grade): June $200 Worship Music Camp (9th 12th Grade): July $150 Early bird discount due May 20. Our church pays 1/2 the fee for our church attenders. Forms are on the table in the lobby or see Stacy Krull, Beau/Lindsay or

5 Sunday. May will 1 pm at Cross Creek Cost: Green Fees & Cart, plus $10 *Cost is for 9 holes, possibly 18 depending on players *This is a 4-team scramble tourney *Men and women are invited to participate *There will be food at the church following *Longest drive & Closest to the pin prizes Sign-up in the Lobby!! If you have a prayer need to place on or added to the Prayer Chain, please call our new Prayer Coordinator Karen Carty # Lark54@live.com If you need further assistance, please call the church office Weekend On-Call Pastor: # ITEMS DUE: May 15th

6 Sunday: Weekly Services 9:00 AM Worship & G.I.G.ville 10:30 AM Cross Training, Kid s Church, Sunday School Wednesday: 6 PM Worship Singers Practice 7-8 PM Family Activities 6:30-8 PM Youth 5-12th graders 7 PM Worship Band Practice MAY 2018 MISSIONARY OF THE MONTH: DAN AND SHERYL INGLE Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 PM Kitchen reserved 2 Kitchen reserved 5 PM Community Dinner1st UM 3 Noon at Court House -National Day of Prayer 4 5 PM AA 6-10 PM FH/K reserved 5 1:30 PM Bingo Woodcrest Noon-10 PM Fellowship Hall & Kitchen 6 His Pantry Sunday All Educators/ Teachers Day 1-5PM Golf Outing - FH reserved 1:30 PM L.Egly Scout 7 4:30-6 PM Grief Share 6:30 PM PS/DC Board meeting (WR2) 7 PM AA (FH) 8 6:30-8 PM Ahead of the Curve (FH) PM FH/K reserved 6PM Wedding Rehearsal No AA 12 Church reserved for wedding 13 Mother s Day AM Full Staff Meeting 4:30-6 PM Grief Share 6:30 PM FE&T 7 PM AA (FH) Last Children s Group meeting for summer (fishing) Ladies Bible Series ends (L) Last Choir meeting for summer 17 6;30 PM Elders (L) 18 5 PM AA Last Day classes for Preschool AM PS Grad rehearsal (S) AM Preschool Graduation 4 PM Woodcrest YCL Early Bird Deadline 21 AM Preschool Picnic 4:30-6 PM Grief Share Group ends (L) 6:30 PM B&G (L) 22 AM Preschool Grad Party 23 Last Day NA School PM AA Last Day School AC Memorial Day Office closed DayCare closed 7 PM AA (FH) TBD Youth Putt Putt Fun Center Trip