R12 - True Spirituality

WHAT? An amazing new Bible study – plus dessert & coffee!
WHO? Everyone is welcome – babysitting available!
WHEN? Thursdays at 7 p.m., starting April 29
WHERE? Tracie Kiesow’s home (e-mail for directions)
COST? $15 for study guide and group DVD

In this DVD series led by Chip Ingram, you will find out:
• God's Dream for Your Life
• How to Give God What He Wants the Most
• How to Get God's Best for Your Life
• How to Come to Grips with the Real You
• How to Experience Authentic Community
• How to Overcome the Evil Aimed at You

Lunch at the bowling alley?! Why not?

Join us after church for a little bowling, some greasy food and a whole lot of fun!

Sunday, March 14 @ 12 noon
AMF West (8788  Metcalf Ave.)

Bring the family! RSVP at the sign-up table on Sunday so we have an idea of how many lanes to reserve.

New study: Five Things God Uses to Grow Your Faith

Imagine how different your outlook on life would be if you had absolute confidence that God was with you. In this six-week, small-group Bible study, we will explore five things God uses to grow your faith BIG. This video-based study is taught by Andy Stanley.

When: Saturdays, starting March 6, at 8:30 a.m.
Where: Kori's house. E-mail for directions.

Breakfast will be served!

New location starting Feb. 7!

We hope to see all of you ladies (and your families) at the church's new location -- 6400 Mission Road -- beginning on Feb. 7. We'll have new Bible studies, outreach and social events starting up soon, so stay tuned for details ...

Can you spare $10?

Did you know that one in six people do not have clean drinking water? Can you spare $10 to help them? Join Pastor Timmy's campaign to build a well for 250 men, women and children in a third-world country. To help click here.

Ready for a road trip?

Come join other Mercy Church women as we go to Oklahoma City, Dec. 4-5, 2009, for an awesome spiritual retreat with Beth Moore and friends at the Cox Business Services Convention Center.

Tickets are $75.00 each. We need to make hotel reservations, so please advise ASAP if you are interested. We can put up to 4 people in a room to keep costs down.

The plan is to drive up Friday afternoon, attend the conference, eat dinner Saturday after the conference, and drive back! Check out this website for more details.

Garden Brunch photos

Thanks to Marie Lengquist for photography and to Kristin Derowitsch & family for the beautiful accommodations!

2nd annual coat drive

Help others stay warm this winter by cleaning out your closets and donating any of the following items that you or your family members may have outgrown or no longer need.

What: coats (any size), gloves, hats, scarves and blankets
When: every Sunday in November
Where: look for the table in the church commons

It feels good to help others stay warm!

If you or someone you know is in need, please contact Kathy at 913-780-7252 or email her.