The POINT Is To Serve http://thepointistoserve.org/thepoint Transformed and Transforming Through Service Tue, 15 Dec 2009 14:51:51 +0000 en hourly 1 VIDEO: Children’s Christmas Celebration http://thepointistoserve.org/thepoint/2009/12/video-childrens-christmas-celebration/ http://thepointistoserve.org/thepoint/2009/12/video-childrens-christmas-celebration/#comments Mon, 14 Dec 2009 16:49:54 +0000 admin http://thepointistoserve.org/thepoint/?p=235 VIDEO: CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION:

We were excited to have our children tell us the story of Christmas  Sunday, December 13th.   Debbie Meyer  volunteered to facilitate the experience and has been working with the children and their teachers for the last several weeks during their Children’s Ministry time on Sunday mornings.  We were graced with their presence for the worship service as they tell us the story of Christmas.

If you encounter problems viewing the Children’s Musical presented here,
please follow this link to view the celebration directly from the youTube web site

]]> http://thepointistoserve.org/thepoint/2009/12/video-childrens-christmas-celebration/feed/ 0 ADVENT SCRIPTURE READINGS http://thepointistoserve.org/thepoint/2009/12/advent-scripture-readings/ http://thepointistoserve.org/thepoint/2009/12/advent-scripture-readings/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 14:23:56 +0000 admin http://thepointistoserve.org/thepoint/?p=233 Keep your focus during the Christmas Season by reading Scripture and praying each day.   Use the Scripture readings below to help you focus on peace this week!

WEEK 2 – PEACE

Dec. 7 – Isaiah 40:9-11
Dear God, I celebrate that you are here among us!   Emmanuel –  God with us!   And, oh, how you love us!

Dec. 8 – Philippians 4:4-7
Dear God, teach me to pray with thankfulness, not with jealousy, that my heart and mind might be guarded by your peace.

Dec. 9 – Jeremiah 33:7-16
Dear God, restore my soul like you restored the nation of Israel that I may bring you joy and praise.   I want to know your peace this Christmas season.

Dec. 10 – Isaiah 42:1-9
Dear God, thank you for the gift of your Son, the Servant, who came to open my blind eyes and to set me free from the madness of the world.

Dec. 11 – Zechariah 9:9-17
Dear God, how amazing that Jesus our King came as a gentle leader and brought us peace through His suffering.   Jesus is indeed the Reason for the season.

Dec. 12 – 2 Corinthians 1:2-5
Dear God, be my comfort in these times of trouble.   Let your comfort overflow through me to others.

Dec. 13 – Isaiah 52:7-10
Dear God, I give my feet and my voice to you today that I may bring good news of your salvation to someone in need of hope.

]]> http://thepointistoserve.org/thepoint/2009/12/advent-scripture-readings/feed/ 0 Gifts for Children at Children’s Home Society http://thepointistoserve.org/thepoint/2009/12/gifts-for-children-at-children%e2%80%99s-home-society/ http://thepointistoserve.org/thepoint/2009/12/gifts-for-children-at-children%e2%80%99s-home-society/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:47:07 +0000 admin http://thepointistoserve.org/thepoint/?p=231 For their service project, the Chaplain/Luther Community Group is collecting gifts for children currently at Children’s Home Society.   On Sunday, December 13th, you will be able to choose a child to provide a gift for.   If your family would like to provide a gift for a child, but do not have the time to do the shopping, you may pick a gift request off the tree and the Chaplin/Luther Community Group will do the shopping!   Bring your gift(s) to church on December 20th, and the community group will deliver them to CHS.

]]> http://thepointistoserve.org/thepoint/2009/12/gifts-for-children-at-children%e2%80%99s-home-society/feed/ 0 Youth Mission Trip Fundraiser – Date Night Daycare http://thepointistoserve.org/thepoint/2009/12/youth-mission-trip-fundraiser-date-night-daycare/ http://thepointistoserve.org/thepoint/2009/12/youth-mission-trip-fundraiser-date-night-daycare/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:45:54 +0000 admin http://thepointistoserve.org/thepoint/?p=229 When:   Saturday, December 12th
5:00 to 9:00pm
Where:   First Baptist Church

The Point Youth Group will be holding a fundraiser in which we will provide a night of babysitting for parents who need a night alone.   We ask for a free will donation for each child brought.   There will be adult supervision along with High School and Middle School students. Please RSVP by December 10th by calling Kyle at 605-520-3766.

]]> http://thepointistoserve.org/thepoint/2009/12/youth-mission-trip-fundraiser-date-night-daycare/feed/ 0 Children’s Christmas Celebration http://thepointistoserve.org/thepoint/2009/12/children%e2%80%99s-christmas-celebration/ http://thepointistoserve.org/thepoint/2009/12/children%e2%80%99s-christmas-celebration/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:42:46 +0000 admin http://thepointistoserve.org/thepoint/?p=227 We are excited to have our children tell us the story of Christmas this Sunday, December 13th.   Debbie Meyer has volunteered to facilitate the experience and has been working with the children and their teachers for the last several weeks during their Children’s Ministry time on Sunday mornings.   Parents have been practicing with their children at home as well.   On Sunday we will be graced with their presence for the worship service as they tell us the story of Christmas.  Mark your calendars and be sure to be there as we welcome our children as worship leaders for this special event.

]]> http://thepointistoserve.org/thepoint/2009/12/children%e2%80%99s-christmas-celebration/feed/ 0 The Feast http://thepointistoserve.org/thepoint/2009/12/the-feast/ http://thepointistoserve.org/thepoint/2009/12/the-feast/#comments Wed, 09 Dec 2009 12:40:22 +0000 admin http://thepointistoserve.org/thepoint/?p=225 Last July Firehouse Underground hosted “The Feast” as an outreach to the Native American Community in Sioux Falls.   It was an amazing experience of feasting on fantastic food, feasting on relational connections, and feasting on the Gospel as it was presented through music and spoken word.   God has engineered for a follow-up to The Feast which will be happening Sunday, December 13th.   We have an opportunity to help in the following ways:

•Christmas Treats and Baked Goods can be dropped off at the Firehouse throughout the week.   Each family who comes will receive a gift of Christmas goodies and ham will be offered.

•Serving Opportunities on December 13th
1.   9:00 am –  1:00 pm   Food Preparation
2.   1:00 pm –  4:00 pm Serving Food-Mingling with Guests
3.   4:00 pm –  7:00 pm Serving Food-Mingling with Guests
4.   7:00 pm –  8:00 pm Clean Up

For more information contact Sue McComber 360-1920

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Honoring God

by living lives of worship for the Lord

(Romans 12:)

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Integrating Faith

By applying our beliefs into every aspect of our daily lives.

(James 2:14 – 17)

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Building Community.

Spending time together and investing in one another.

(Hebrews 10:25)

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Serving Others

by following the example of Jesus

(Matthew 20:28)

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