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TRAKS—Children’s Ministry Volunteer PicnicAugust baptism in the lake
IGNITE – Sr. High Leadership Summit Missions TripRETRO—The Power of Love
TRAKS—Children singing in a worship service
IMPACT — Jr. High Summer Missions trip in Cincinnati
biweekly weavings of the community at Madison Park Church of God—January 1, 2014
2013 In Pictures
January-March Beneficiary: HaitiMake a purchase at Holy Grounds and a portion of the proceeds will benefit MPC’s ongoing ministry in Haiti.Come early or linger after the Sunday worship services to enjoy conversation and refreshments. Visit MadisonParkChurch.org to view the full menu.
Sundays, 8:30am-11:30amMasterCard, Visa and Discover accepted.
Worship ServicesSUNDAY9:00am - A blend of traditional and contemporary music, prayer, and teaching from God’s Word.10:45am - Features a praise band with distinctively modern edge and teaching from God’s Word.Classes are offered for all ages at 9:00am and 10:45am. Visit Grand Central, formerly the Information Center, for a complete listing of all electives or visit MadisonParkChurch.org, Ministries page.
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SUNDAY AT 9:00AMCollege Age and Young Adult Bible Class—Room 175 Looking for a class to attend with others your age? This is a brand new class led by Jesse Wilk-erson based on foundational bible teachings and our Pastor’s weekly sermons.Discipleship Essentials—Room 182 Jesus’ own pattern of disciple-making was to be intimately involved with others and allow life to rub against life. The workbook designed for this class will help you follow this pattern Jesus drew for us. Working through it will deepen your knowledge of essential Christian teaching and strengthen your faith. Study Guides available. Instructors: Deb and Roy Losch.Divorce Care —Room 179 Class begins January 19 Divorce Care is a weekly seminar and support group for people separated or divorced. This is a place to be around people who understand and to gain valuable ways to heal. Instructors: Emily Kovacik and Kimberly Ritchhart. Contact: Emily. Kovacik, [email protected] and Parenting—Room 177 Class begins January 19 Single parents face a number of unique challeng-es. Talk with other single parents about the issues you’re facing. Solicit advice from other single moms and dads, and pose your own questions about single-parenthood. Instructor: Kelli McCord, [email protected] Book of Revelation—Room 178 Attend this class and unlock the mysteries of John the Revelator! Instructor: Marty Samples, [email protected].
SUNDAY AT 10:45AMChristian Growth Bible Study—Room 175 Studies of the scriptures, historical understanding from the church at large, including the Church of God Movement, and practical application for life today. Open to all ages. Instructors: Jerry Sipe, (765) 623-772 and Darrel Sandall, (765) 778-1814.
Divorce Care For Kids (DC4K)—Room 180 Class begins January 19 A 13-week class for children ages 5-12 of divorced parents. Divorce Care for Kids provides a safe and neutral place to help kids recognize and learn to share their feelings and heal from the pain caused by separation or divorce. Register online at DivorceCare.org or sign up in The Commons. Instructors: Diann Seelback and Bruce and Karen Roberts. Contact: Diann Seelbach, (765) 278-5029. Financial Peace University (FPU)—Room 177 Class begins February 2 Powerful. Enlightening. Fun. Weekly video les-sons and discussion groups. Dave Ramsey has a teaching style that is simple and easy to under-stand. He will change the way you think about money. Register at DaveRamsey.com. Walk-ins welcome. Instructor: Neal Kirby.Fresh Start—Room 179 A ten step ten-step discipleship journey that intro-duces the basic tenets of the faith in an interac-tive way. Study Guides available. Instructors: Cal Bloom and George Nalywaiko.HopeKeepers—Hospitality Room First Sunday of each month For individuals coping with chronic illness and pain. Does your condition keep you from enjoy-ing life? Then this time together may be just for you. Family members are also encouraged to attend. Enjoy a cup of coffee or tea from Holy Grounds and join this journey of Hope. Instructor: Linda Teeple, (765) 378-7838. Law and Order on Purpose—Room TBD Everyone is welcome to join this wonderfully unique class and discuss new subjects each week. Instructor: Sam Hanna. Real Life—Rooms 176-178 Up-beat and informal, this class takes an honest look at every day issues through the fiber of scrip-ture. Open to all ages. Instructor: Jim Fox, [email protected]. Worship Arts Class—The Commons Stage A Bible Study open to all ages. Instructor: Don Vosburg, [email protected].
WEDNESDAY AT 6:30PMBible Time—Hospitality Room /The Commons Class begins January 8 Enjoy a good meal with friends in The Commons then stay an hour longer to learn more of God’s Word! Instructor: Ron Matas.
Discipleship Essentials—Room 182 Jesus’ own pattern of disciple-making was to be intimately involved with others and allow life to rub against life. The workbook designed for this class will help you follow this pattern Jesus drew for us. Working through it will deepen your knowledge of essential Christian teaching and strengthen your faith. Study Guides available. Instructor: Ellen Daniels. Men of Madison Park—Room 180 Bible study for men of all ages. Instructor: Mickey Foley, [email protected]. (Women of the Word) Rooms 175/177 Class begins February 4 Join us we study God’s Word! Instructors: Jennifer Wilson, [email protected] and Barb Collier, [email protected].
COMMUNITY GROUPSRefresHer—Crossroads Auditorium Tuesdays beginning February 4, 9-11:30am Feel like you’re too busy to have the relationship with God you want? We are exploring how to find intimacy with God in the busyness of life. Join us for a great time of friendship and faith building as we study the Bible together. Childcare available at 9:00am. Contact: Lisa Bitar,[email protected]:27 — Rooms 175/177 Second Saturday of every month, 7-8am MPJ1:27 (Madison Park James 1:27) is an outreach ministry for men with a simple model of ministry to widows, widowers, single mothers and others in distress in our church and our communit y. Application is required. Contact: Clark Simpson, [email protected], (765) 402-2753. SALT (Single Adults Living Truth) Rooms 175/177 Sundays beginning February 14, 6pm All singles are invited to attend! Enjoy Bible study, fellowship and social activities throughout the year. Coordinators, Don Wilson, Kimberly Richhart and Nancy Bitner. Contact: Wanda Ander-son, [email protected] (765) 620-4607.J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth) Crossroads Auditorium March - November Third Thursday Monthly at Noon Senior adults enjoy a pitch-in-lunch, fellowship and special speakers. Leaders: Jim and Eddie Fox. Contact: Esther Crnkovich, [email protected].
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Resolve to dig deeper at Madison Park!Plan to attend any of the new or returning classes coming to Madison Park Church!
Wednesday classes begin January 8 and Sunday classes begin January 12, unless otherwise noted. Questions? Contact: Jackie Corn at the Church Office.
News You Can UseMiriam Project: The Miriam Project, established by Madison Park Church in response to the need for adoptive services in Madison County, provides adoption services to assure that all children within the reach of this ministry are embraced by healthy and loving families within the body of Christ. Become an Adoption Advocate by contributing financially on the new online donation page and sign up to receive the monthly e-newsletter. Contact: Thomas Horrocks at (765) 640-1580.Men Needed for Handbell Choir: Sunday, January 26 at 9:00am. Eleven men are needed for a one-time-only, all men’s handbell choir. Need only a limited knowledge of music, ringing techniques will be taught. Rehearsals are on Tuesdays, January 7, 14 and 21. Contact: Tom Evans at (317) 339-2176.Celebrate Recovery: Fridays at 6:30pm in Crossroads Auditorium. Eight principles based on the teaching of Jesus help bring real life changes and provide healing from hurts accumulated over a lifetime and freedom from destructive behaviors. Child care available. Contact: Pastoral Care.Monthly Blood Pressure Clinic: Wednesday, January 8 from 5:30-6:30pm in The Commons. MPC Parish Nurses conduct a free blood pressure screening for MPC-goers and community friends. Contact: Sonia Smythe at [email protected] Sitter Event: Saturday, February 8 at 8:30am-3:00pm, Room 175/176. Ready to care for children in a safe way? It is a very important job. You need life and safety skills to take care of and protect children. Safe Sitter is the only national not-for-profit solely devoted to preparing sitters age 11 and up, to confidently care for themselves and younger children when adults are not present. Lunch is provided. Registrants will bring home a backpack filled with safety info and supplies. Learn more at SafeSitter.org. Registration deadline is February 1, 2014. Cost $40. Contact: Amber Rodecap at the Church Office.
Children’s Ministries10 For Life: For K-grade 5, Wednesday’s from 6:30-8:00pm The Bible is a guidebook for living, filled with life-giving, power packed words to give directions for life. 10 scriptures to memorize and build a foundation of Bible knowledge. Games, action, worship and Jesus - to change lives forever! Contact: Amber Rodecap, Elementary Coordinator.Children’s Ministry Assistant Training: Sunday, January 12 at 9:00am in Room 179.
Kids completing grades 3 through 9 are invited to serve as Children’s
Ministry Assistants (CMA) in preschool classes. Special
training, will equip CMA’s. Contact: Ali Robinson, Early Childhood Coordinator.Jesus is Our Superhero Night: Saturday, February 22 from 5:00 - 8:00pm, The Commons. All kids have heroes! At our
Jesus is our Super Hero night kids and parents
will meet heroes worth having. Encounter costumed
Bible Hero actors, carnival games, crafts, and collect Bible
Hero Cards to trade and treasure. For families with children ages 3 - grade 5.
Contact: Amber Rodecap, Elementary Coordinator or Ali Robinson, Early Childhood Coordinator.
Opportunities to ServeStephen Ministry—Christ Caring for People Through People: MPC’s Stephen Ministry is a program that equips lay persons to provide distinctively Christian one-to-one care to those who are experiencing all kinds of life needs and circumstances, both in our congregation and community. On November 3 in both worship services persons who have completed training will be commissioned: Heather Imel, Melanie Hendricks, Bradley Duncan, Bob Gilliam. If you are drawn to help people in their time of need, please consider becoming a Stephen Minister. The next training begins in January 2014. If you need a Stephen Minister or information about training, contact Nancy McCafferty at (765) 644-1472.
Support The Troops: Sunday, January 5 in The Commons. Ministers to those serving in the armed forces and their families. Register troops, families and volunteer. Contact: Linda Eaton at (765) 552-0447.
Family News To submit a threads announcement regarding a birth or death, please contact the Pastoral Care office at (765) 642-2000.
Congratulations to:AJ and Christa Taylor on the birth of Lauren Elliana on November 19. Grandparents, Randy Ballinger, Pam and Don Talor and great-grandparents, Bob and Jeanne Ballinger.Dustin and Alyssa Laciano who welcomed baby girl, Avalynn on November 26. Proud great-grandmother is Carole Sorrell.
In sympathy with:Danielle Brossart at the passing of her father, Sanford Kort on December 7. Geraldine Sheets at the passing of her husband, Gerald on December 7.Jeanette MacMillian, Lucille Helpling and Lynette Huth on the loss of their husband and father, Fred MacMillan on December 14.Carolyn Goldsmith and Christy Maidlow on the loss of their husband and step-father, Mike Goldsmith on December 18.
Community and Ministry Partner News
Linville Counseling - Trained and Understanding Counselors: Linville Services Professional Counseling provides a kind, non-judgmental and honest atmosphere to develop personal emotional relational and mental potential. For more information, visit linvilleservices.com or call (765) 642-1853 to schedule an appointment.
Class Instructors and
Small Group Facilitators Quarterly Meeting
Sunday, January 26, 10:15–10:45am at Grand Central in The Commons.
Share teaching updates, teaching tips and concerns. Facilitators: Andy and
LuAnne Klepfer.
Wednesday, February 19 at 6:00pm in the Hospitality Room
Explore Madison Park provides the essential information you need to know before calling Madison Park Church your church home. The class answers questions such as who we are, what we believe, and our church membership process in a relaxed, fun, and interactive format. You’ll meet others who are on the same journey as you and begin the process of getting connected. Find details or sign-up in the Hospitality Room or online at MadisonParkChurch.org. Contact: Shelly Stottlemyer, Pastor of Front Door Ministries.
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New Year’s Day Holiday Schedule Changes: All Wednesday activities are suspended on January 1. The Church Office and Worship Site will also be closed, also. If you have an emergency during these times, please call (765) 642-2000 and a pastor will respond.
MPJ 1:27— Men’s Outreach Ministry DO Something! Anderson
RETRO—The Power of Love
ZUMBA—The Great Give
A Christmas Carol, featuring Peter Pan as the Second Spirit Globalx Trip to Russia
2013 In PicturesContinued from page 1
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