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Its great to have you with us this weekend! Our passion is to be an authentic expression of the kingdom of Jesus and our purpose is to help you discover and experience the God-centered life, as well as to be a place where you can connect, grow, and serve. Please feel at home, and may something new and wonderful happen in your life this weekend. Pastor Brian & Peri Zahnd

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Scripture for the Week: John 12:12-26 Psalm for the Day, April 14: Psalm 104

April 12&14, 2013

Third Sunday of Easter

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Project 58
Your donations helped the parents of a baby girl recovering from surgery. Project 58 assisted them with their gas and electric bills.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE EVENTS

Baptism
THIS Sunday, April 14
Every Christ-follower should be baptized. Baptism is the public declaration of each believer's identification with Jesus and with his church. We will be baptizing in both services.

Graduation Recognition Sunday

Sunday, May 5
GRADUATION RECOGNITION SUNDAY is coming soon! If youre graduating this school year, please sign up in the Foyer or online at WOLC.com. Well recognize the achievements of our graduates during both services.

Baby Dedication & Mothers Day

Sunday, May 12
Word of Lifes annual BABY DEDICATION SUNDAY is coming up soon on May 12. If youd like to have your baby dedicated, sign up in the foyer, online at WOLC.com, or call the church office and designate which service youll be attending. Pastor Brian will dedicate babies during both services. Hey, Dads - dont forgetMay 12 is Mothers Day. You cant say we didnt remind you!

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O God, whose blessed Son made himself known to his disciples in the breaking of bread: Open the eyes of our faith,

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that we may behold him in all his redeeming work; who lives and reigns with you, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, now and forever. Amen.

connect ~ grow ~ serve

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EVENTS
Compassion Sunday
April 21
Compassion Sunday is an annual event that draws the attention of the Church to the needs of the world's poorest children. This will be your opportunity to share your heart for some of the poorest children in the world and help change their lives forever. We anticipate that, through your sponsorship,10,000 children world-wide will find hope and a new life story on this very special day.

The Joseph Company

THIS Saturday, April 13 9 AM The Life Center
Join us for our monthly multi-generational leadership development session for those who are passionate about enacting the Kingdom of Jesus in their work lives. This great DVDbased leadership session, FIRST THINGS & FINANCIAL REDEMPTION, from Pastor Robert Morris, is valuable for anyone wanting to improve in fundamental servant leadership. There will be plenty of small group time, and the world's greatest free home-cooked breakfast. RSVP online or call Elizabeth Thomas at the church office.

VBS 2013
June 9-13
Mark your calendars for this year's Vacation Bible School, GOD IN ACTION. VBS is for children ages 4 through 12. Well kick off on Sunday night, June 9, with a special FAMILY FUN EVENT from 6-8:15 PM. That evening parents are invited to stay for the entire first night of VBS! Registration will begin May 3.

SERVICE TIMES
Sunday Mornings at 9 & 11 Friday Nights at 7 in the MYC Wednesday Prayer & Communion at noon in The Upper Room Communion is served every Sunday. The next Baptism is April 14. The next New Member Sunday is May 19.

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. The Joseph Company . Baptism Sunday . MYC . Celebrate Recovery . Circle of Friends . Compassion Sunday

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Adopt-a-Camper

Summer camp registration may have ended, but there is still an opportunity to help send a child to camp through our Adopt-A-Camper program. Information and registration forms are available at the Word of Life Kids check-in counter in the foyer.

Men's Hike with Pastor Derek

Saturday & Sunday, May 4 & 5
We will be hiking the 18-mile Big Piney Trail in South Missouri and camping overnight. Men and boys of all ages are welcome. Sign-up in the foyer. For more information contact Pastor Derek Vreeland at the church office.

Circle of Friends

THIS Thursday, April 18

Circle of Friends is our group for those over 50! On Thursday, April 18, we will be traveling to Jamesport to visit Graber's Greenhouse and have lunch. Meet at the church at 9:30 AM and bring $3 for the shuttle to Jamesport. As always, the food cost is on your own, but we provide the fun and friendship! For more information, contact the church or Sherry Bartch at 816.244.0278.

A Note to Parents

Did you know, a special nursing mothers room is available? Just ask an usher to direct you to the room. Also, families with fussy kids can see and hear the service on TV in the Life Center. Pastor Brian and Peri will be leading a pilgrimage tour of Israel on November 18-27. Brochures are available at the Welcome Center and online at wolc.com.

Israel Pilgrimage Trip

OFFICE HOURS
Tuesday-Friday, 9 AM-4 PM 3902 NE Riverside Road St. Joseph, MO 64505 816.233.6367

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