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May Bible Reading Schedule

2012-04-24T20:28:10Z

Here is the reading schedule for May:

May Bible Reading Schedule

April Bible Reading Schedule

2012-03-30T21:20:58Z

Here is the schedule for April's Inscription reading:

April Bible Reading Schedule

Women's Retreat!

2012-03-14T23:46:16Z

The women of The Gathering are all invited to attend the Women's Retreat, May 18-20, being held at a (literal) mansion!

Click here for details!

March Bible Reading Schedule

2012-02-27T20:01:35Z

Here is the schedule for March's Inscription reading:

March Bible Reading Schedule

January Bible Reading Schedule

2011-12-30T22:27:00Z

Now that we are done with the "Radically Normal" sermon series, it is time to return to our series through the Bible. Join us by reading through the Minor Prophets. Here is the reading schedule:

January Reading Schedule

August Reading Schedule

2011-08-01T18:01:57Z

Click here for a pdf copy of the calendar.

July Reading Calendar

2011-07-08T20:29:23Z

Click here for reading calendar for July.

May Reading Calendar

2011-04-25T21:30:00Z

Click here for reading calendar for May.

April Reading Calendar

2011-03-27T14:08:00Z

Click here for a printed calendar of our "Inscription" reading schedule for April.

Elders' Meeting Minutes - March 2011

2011-03-14T23:57:00Z

Click here for the minutes from the March '11 Elders' Meeting.

I still need host families!

2011-03-06T04:30:00Z

Hey guys!
I'm still in need of 24 host families for the Japanese students that will be coming to our area from July 21st-August 9th! Check out my website, and, if you are curious about it at all, email me! THANKS!

www.mvcompassusa.blogspot.com

Stacy
stacyo84@gmail.com

An Invitation to Observe Lent

2011-02-27T23:48:00Z

I want to let you know about an opportunity and a challenge I have for the church. How many of you know what Lent is? Lent is one of the oldest Christian traditions, beginning in the 3rd century. It basically consists of a partial fast for 40 days leading up to Easter (based off of the many “40’s” in the Bible – Jesus in wilderness, Jews wandering, etc).

It is not in the Bible, but most Christians observe Lent and find it to be a valuable Christian discipline. Most of us grew up in informal churches and have never observed it, others grew up observing Lent, but as an external exercise. Several of us on leadership have decided to observe Lent and we wanted to invite you to join us, so we can do it together. Of course the first question is “why on earth would I do that?” Here are the reasons I want to do it:

1.   I take Christ’s death and resurrection more seriously.

Forty days remind me that Jesus gave up his life for me. Fasting represents mourning, a chance to mourn his death. At the same time, it gives me greater reason to rejoice at his resurrection (cf. Orthodox Christians don’t eat any meat for 40 days).

2.   Fasting is an act of repentance – I want to take this time to repent of my sins which put Jesus on the cross.

3.   Willingly giving some physical thing that is perfectly acceptable up helps me shift my focus from my physical appetites to my spiritual needs.

So here is how it works – I would encourage each of you to choose one thing to give up. Here are some ideas: Meat, candy, alcohol, coffee, TV, or internet

It should be something that you will miss. The beginning on Ash Wednesday, March 9th, you go without that thing until Easter. Here’s the cool part: Sunday is a celebration, so it is not right to fast on Sunday – you get Sundays “off.” I am going to create a Facebook event where we can share what we are giving up and what we are learning. If you interested, check it on the communication card.

March Reading Calendar

2011-02-24T23:05:00Z

Click here for a printed calendar of our "Inscription" reading schedule for March (Updated).

Host a Japanese Student!

2011-02-21T18:49:00Z

Hi!

I am looking for families who are open to being host families for Japanese students. I am coordinating a group that will be coming to our area from July 21-August 10. There are 22 homes needed for this group. If you are interested, please call me! I will post some fliers at church as well.

Thank you!

Stacy O'Hagan
360-630-6874
stacyo84@gmail.com

February Bible Reading Calendar

2011-02-08T00:47:00Z

Click here for February's daily Bible Readings calendar.

Elders' Meeting Minutes - February 2011

2011-02-08T00:20:00Z

Click here for the minutes from the Feb. '11 Elders' Meeting.

Christopher Hastings

2011-01-12T15:45:00Z

To my Church family,

I am writing this on the evening of the day that a family has been given the news that their beloved son will die within the week. This family does not have a personal relationship with Christ. To this day the group that has rallied around them and supported them the most is an amazingly generous Biker gang. This saddens me to know that despite their need for a church, not one in the valley has stepped up to the plate to help them in their time of need.

I know our church family is small and so many of us are struggling with our own needs right now
but I would challenge each and every one of you to tell me what is harder than watching your baby battle for his life? I love our church and I love the people and know the blessing of being a part of the Gathering. I have watched us support one another in times of need and step up when our building was at stake.

My prayer is that tonight, tomorrow and throughout this week you would pray for The Hastings and
consider a gift for them. They will soon have the burden of funeral costs and I can tell you all from my own experience, that is the last thing you want to worry about when a loved one passes. They will need meals that are healthy and easy, food is an afterthought when you are grieving. They have dogs that may need some checking on or feeding. They may need a place to hold a service. I am sure there are many things I have not thought of that you may think of.

Please consider what you can give and above all pray. I still believe in miracles I know that our God heals. Pray that they would hear God calling them to Him. Pray that through us they may find truth and peace and rest and support. Thank you for taking the time to read this and pray

Love,
Alicia Bettger

Elders' Meeting Minutes - December 2010

2010-12-07T22:50:00Z

December's Elders' Meeting Minutes: Click here.

Happy Halloween

2010-12-06T17:41:00Z

Is Halloween the Devil's holiday or innocent fun, or something in between? And how should Christians respond?

Here is a printable copy of a sermon. Pastor Josh gave last year about Halloween, its roots, and how it can be used to engage our culture and share the Gospel.

Scripture Reading for November

2010-10-28T22:31:00Z

Click here is a printed calendar of our "Inscription" reading schedule for November.