PUBLISHED WEEKLY BY:
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
2725 N.E. 14th Avenue, Wilton Manors Florida 33334
Pastor: Dr. John W. Stauffer Phone: 954-564-2019
E-mail: xchurchofw@aol.com
“ALL THINGS NEW”
THIRD SUNDAY BEFORE EASTER
TIME CHANGE - MOVE CLOCK FORWARD ONE HOUR
NEXT SUNDAY
REMEMBER, THE TIME CHANGES NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 14TH AS WE MOVE OUR CLOCKS FORWARD
ONE HOUR. IF YOU FORGET, YOU WILL BE ONE HOUR LATE FOR OUR WORSHIP SERVICE
AND BIBLE STUDY CLASSES.
NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 14TH IS THE THIRD SUNDAY BEFORE EASTER. THIS MEANS THAT
WE HAVE LESS THAN A MONTH BEFORE THE GREAT VICTORY DAY OF EASTER. NOW IS THE
TIME TO CHECK AND SEE HOW YOU HAVE BEEN DOING IN YOUR SPIRITUAL PREPARATION.
AS YOU RECALL, YOU WERE GIVEN FOUR GUIDES TO HELP YOU WITH YOUR LENTEN EXPERIENCE
BEGINNING ASH WEDNESDAY. SEE HOW WELL YOU ARE DOING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS:
(1) YOU WERE GIVEN A QUARTER FOLDER. AS YOU BEGIN EACH DAY OF LENT WITH PRAYER
AND SCRIPTURE, YOU WERE ASKED TO PLACE A QUARTER IN THE FOLDER TO MARK THE
DAYS OF YOUR JOURNEY (EXCLUDING SUNDAYS). THIS IS AN EXCELLENT TIME FOR YOU
TO READ THE LAST SEVEN CHAPTERS OF THE GOSPEL OF JOHN. ON EASTER YOU MAY BRING
THE FOLDER ALONG WITH YOUR EASTER OFFERING.
(2) BECAUSE FASTING (ABSTINENCE FROM FOOD) IS SUCH A SPECIAL WAY OF SEEKING
THE FACE OF GOD IN PRAYER, IT IS SUGGESTED THAT WE AS A CONGREGATION FAST ONE
DAY EACH WEEK DURING THE LENTEN SEASON. REMEMBER, FASTING DOESN’T MEAN MUCH
UNLESS IT IS LINKED WITH FERVENT PRAYER.
(3) IT IS OUR GOAL FOR EVERY MEMBER AND FRIEND TO HAVE PERFECT ATTENDANCE IN
WORSHIP FOR THE NEXT THREE SUNDAYS IN LENT. IF YOU HAVEN’T ACHIEVED THIS GOAL
THUS FAR, PLAN ON BEING IN WORSHIP WITH YOUR FELLOW CHRISTIANS ON THE REMAINING
SUNDAYS: MARCH 14TH, 21ST, AND 28TH, AS WE PREPARE FOR THE GREAT VICTORY DAY
OF EASTER ON APRIL 4TH.
(4) YOU ARE ASKED TO INVITE YOUR FRIENDS, RELATIVES AND NEIGHBORS TO COME AND
SHARE THE BLESSING OF THE LENTEN SEASON BY WORSHIPING WITH US ON THE THREE
REMAINING SUNDAYS IN LENT. NOW IS THE TIME TO ALSO INVITE YOUR GUEST FOR EASTER
SUNDAY.
REMEMBER, WHAT YOU PUT INTO YOUR EASTER PREPARATION IS WHAT YOU WILL RECEIVE
ON THE GREAT VICTORY DAY.
NEXT SUNDAY, MARCH 14TH I WILL BE PREACHING A MESSAGE ENTITLED, “ALL THINGS
NEW.”
DR. JOHN
NEW MEMBERS
We welcome our four newest members. Travis & Kimberly Rachel, Roberto & Kitana made their public confession of faith in Jesus as their Savior last Sunday.
Kimberly andTravis Rachel (Back) Roberto and Kitana (Front) |
SYMPATHY
Our deepest sympathy is extended to Geraldine Hunter in the passing of her uncle, Clarence James. We also extend our deepest sympathy to Diane Wainer in the passing of her father, Red Kiser on February 5th.
WEDNESDAY WORSHIP
“ROB, THE PIANO MAN”
Next Wednesday, March 17th at 6:45 p.m., during our worship service, our guest
speaker will be Rob Chassner of Aventura, FL. Rob was born and raised in a conservative
Jewish home, was very active in the Jewish communities, and led services from
the pulpit in Hebrew at a synagogue. Rob came to know the Lord in April 2005,
while attending a presentation of Christ in the Passover. He is a survivor of
Leukemia and has devoted much of his work to helping people to improved health
through the use of Ionized Alkaline Water and is a distributor for The Enagic
Kangen Water Co. Another of Rob’s passion is playing the piano and he has been
performing in various venues for the past 25 years.
Rob will be doing a short concert on the piano and then giving his testimony
of “How I Came To Know Christ.” Don’t miss it! Bring a friend or two along with
you.
BUILDING FUND
We have received $568,171.00 towards
the second phase of our building plan which will be a second story on the Educational
Building. If you would like to make a donation 
,
you may either send it to the church office, or use one of the brown envelopes
in the pews marked,
“BUILDING FOR THE FUTURE.”
MAY GOD BLESS YOU AS WE WORK TOGETHER ON THIS OPPORTUNITY TO BUILD FOR THE GLORY OF OUR LORD.
SERMON TAPES & CD’S
Cassette tapes and CD’S of our Sunday and Wednesday messages are available. You can pick them up from the cabinet in the foyer of the church. For special requests, call the church office at 954-564-2019. A donation towards the tape ministry is always appreciated.
PASTOR’S CLASS
The Pastor’s Class is scheduled for Thursday, March 11th. All new members,
friends and long standing members are invited to attend the class. Dr. John
will be teaching the basics of the Christian faith and the class will meet
on Thursdays from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. in the Education Building, Room #10.
QUARTER FOLDERS
As we anticipate the Great Victory Day of Easter, the quarter folders help us to mark the days of our journey through the Lenten Season. It is suggested that you place the folder on your kitchen table. As you begin each day with prayer and scripture, place a quarter in the folder, or let your children place the quarter in the folder each day, and it will help them to anticipate the Great Victory Day of Easter.
“ALL-U-CAN-EAT-PANCAKES”
BREAKFAST & YARD
SALES
Next Saturday, March 13th from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m., we will have a fundraiser “ALL-U-CAN-EAT-PANCAKES” Breakfast served with coffee and orange juice. The cost will be $4.00 for adults and $2.00 for children 10 & under. At the same time, our Christian Women’s Fellowship and the Preschool will be having their YARD SALES in the church parking lot and in front of the Preschool. Rental space is available at $10 per spot. At noon, our Christian Men’s Fellowship will be selling a “Meatball Sub & Soda Lunch” for $5.00. You won’t want to miss this! Invite your friends and neighbors to come and enjoy a scrumptious breakfast & lunch, and go yard sale-ing with you.
RETRO 30-HOUR FAMINE
On Friday, March 19th - Saturday, March 20th, the members of RETRO will be participating in the 30-hour famine. We are asking for a couple of things to make this an awesome event: lots of cheap wooden rulers (for making crosses), used picture frames (5x7 or 8x10), and most important, SPONSORS are needed (all proceeds will go to World Vision). Your support will be greatly appreciated!
SCHEDULE OF EASTER EVENTS PALM SUNDAY - March 28th MAUNDY THURSDAY COMMUNION SERVICE - April 1st @ 7:00 p.m. GOOD FRIDAY - April 2nd at 2:30 p.m. - Worship & Meditation CHILDREN’S EASTER EGG HUNT - Saturday, April 3rd at 10:00 a.m. EASTER SUNDAY - APRIL 4TH |
THOSE WHO NEED OUR PRAYERS
Whilldin & Sue Allen .. Donna Ambrose .. Barbara Arnold .. Greg Avedisian
.. Bill & Jane Baldwin .. Mary Becker .. Patrick Berardi .. Jerry Bowan
.. John Breighner .. Mary Brooker .. James Brown .. Rena Buchanan .. Phyllis
Burdyl .. David Butler .. Danny & Leandra Cain .. Laura Cain .. Gloria
Carruthers .. Marlene Casey .. Lazila Charles .. Taryne Crabtree .. Janice
Daniels .. Joe Davis .. Anabelle Delane .. Connie Dentler .. Frances Donahue
.. Edith Drager .. Francescia Famiano .. Chuck Finney .. Bob Fogle .. Sue Friend
.. Jean Fulton .. Marlee Gabrielle .. Gertrude Gainous .. James Gavis .. Fran
Gulick .. June Huber .. Bill Huegele .. Geraldine Hunter .. Margery Inman ..
Linda Jannis .. Jean Janus .. Ann Jeffs .. Pierre Joos-de-ter-Beerst .. Joyce
Kalscheur .. Cody Kelly .. Teresa Kelly .. Christine Kenneth .. Terry Kleier
.. Henry Kwant .. Marge Laubaugh .. Elizabeth Lawson .. Chuck & Dianne
Leidy .. Michael Lindsley .. Kenny Long .. Charles Mangano .. Betty Marre ..
Bob Marre .. Renee Mason .. Bill Munsey .. Richard Munsey .. Brandon Neviels
.. Ed Newman .. Linda P. .. Joyce Pearson .. Betty Peterman .. Ileana Pino-Henry
.. Sylvia Prior .. Lois Quattromini .. Wilma Robinson .. Baroness Myriam de
Roodenbeke .. Carrie Rudwilliet .. Shirley Sams .. David Scully .. Doris Serges
.. Lu Shaw .. Katie Shattuck .. Melina Shattuck .. Don & Norma Shawver
.. Jean Sheffler .. Carl & Mary Smart .. Bill Smith .. Dorothy Smith ..
Jimmy & Frabier Smith .. Joan Smith .. Norma Snyder .. Ron Steinberg ..
Scherry Stewart .. Angela Stoneblakeman .. Mark Sturgis .. Roy & Joanne
Taylor .. Margaret Troha .. John Troha .. Phyllis Troha .. Donna Trussler ..
James & Theresa Turner .. John Valente .. Charlie & Connie Verel ..
Celeste Vieira .. Chad Waronicki .. Pat Wells .. Linda Weigel .. Jimmie Whidden
.. Fred Wieden .. Don & Mary Lou Wood .. Marguerite Worten .. Johnnie Zeoli
Let us also remember our missionaries .. Dick & Jessie Munson/Wycliffe
Bible Translations .. Cornel & Karen Bucur/Romanian Mission .. Rev. Jim
McGarvey/Hope Women Centers .. Nadia Lawand/Middle East.
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