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| Nov. 27, 2008
HAPPY THANKSGIVING! |
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Wellspring Family Celebrates With Special Events |
 The Wellspring family celebrates the Thanksgiving and Christmas seasons with several special not-to-be-missed events.
The Wellspring Family gathered together after worship Sunday to celebrate with the Annual Thanksgiving Potluck. The turnout was great and the food was plentiful and delicious!
Next is the Annual Hanging of the Greens this Sunday, Nov. 30, at 6 p.m. While listening to wonderful songs of the season, Wellspring members will decorate the church together. There will be time for light snacks, too. Please bring one poinsettia per family.
Silver and Gold . . . An Evening to Remember
Get ready to shine at this year's Women's Annual Christmas Celebration on Friday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m. The theme of this year's event is elegance, as the ladies dress up in their prettiest party dresses for an evening of splendor to include dinner, glamour photo shots and the traditional ornament exchange.
Tickets are available for $10, which includes the meal and the glamour photo shot.
Christmas Eve Service
Who does not feel the excitement and happiness that comes with seeing the first decorated Christmas tree of the season. But the real beauty of the Christmas tree goes so much deeper than merely tinsel, lights and ornaments. There is a unique relationship between Christmas time and the Christmas tree.
Join us at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve as we mark the birth of our Savior with beautiful music, Communion, candlelight and the Christmas Tree. |
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| Sermon Series Probes Reasons Christianity is the Better Choice |
 Pastor Kelly Carr continues this Sunday with the "Better" sermon series based on the book of Hebrews. This week, "Move Over, Moses!" It seems that great leaders are either idolized or villified. Moses was no exception. If you try to step out in obedience to God, you may experience the same. Yet, there is a word in this passage that describes both Moses and Jesus and all who receive the applause of Heaven. Perhaps it could be said of you, too.
Worship begins at 10:30 a.m. in the Auditorium. |
| Quick Start Class Begins Dec. 7 |
Want to get off to a good start in the Christian life, but don't know the basics?
Join with other new attendees and new believers at the Wellspring Quickstart class Sunday, Dec. 7, at 9 a.m. in Room 107.
Topics include how the Christian life begins, the first steps to a healthy, balanced spiritual life, how to discover your unique purpose and other practical tips.
The first Quickstart session is required for Wellspring membership. |
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Opportunies |
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Looking for a place to use your spiritual gifts? The following opportunities are currently available.
Building & Grounds Ministry
Thanks to all the faithful volunteers that help keep our facility and landscaping look inviting. Opportunities are still available to help maintain the building and grounds God has given us. Landscape volunteers are currently needed. Please contact Steve Foster at info@wellspringaz.com. Greeter's Ministry
Greeting guests and members with a smile Sunday mornings before Life Groups and the Worship Service, and distributing guest gifts. Contact Carissa Teague at cjteague@yahoo.com.
Mug Ministry
Reaching one friend at a time, this ministry focuses on first-time guests to our church. Volunteers travel to homes of visitors and present them with a mug, or leave it on their doorstep. For more information contact Fred or Linda Dully, fdully@aol.com.
Outreach Ministry
Visits nearby households, inviting them to visit, and providing literature, prayers and the gospel to those in need. Contact Steve Kimbrell at stevekimbrell@hotmail.com.
Student Ministries
A variety of openings working with middle and high school youth. For information, contact youth@wellspringaz.com |
| Weekly Schedule |
Thursday, 11/27
9 a.m. . . . . .Life Group Bible Study
Youth Worship Power Kidz (grades 1-6) 10:30 a.m. . .Worship Service Power Kidz Worship
4:30 p.m. . . Prayer Chapel
6 p.m. . . . . .Youth Dinner
6:30 p.m. . . IMPACT/Youth Cafe
6:30 p.m. . . AWANA
Friday, 12/5
7 p.m. . . . . .Women's Annual
Christmas Party Sunday, 12/7
9 a.m. . . . . .Life Group Bible Study
Youth Worship
9 a.m. . . . . .Quick Start Class, #107
Power Kidz (grades 1-6) 10:30 a.m. . .Worship Service
Power Kidz Worship
6 p.m. . . . . Prayer Chapel
Monday, 12/8
6:30 p.m. . . .Beth Moore Women's Study, Learing to Pray God's Word. Call Treva Griffin, 480-897-1935, for information.
Wednesday, 12/10
6 p.m. . . . . .Youth Dinner
6:30 p.m. . . IMPACT/Youth Cafe
6:30 p.m. . . AWANA | |
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Class Examines
Spiritual Essentials |
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Leap forward in your spiritual growth by joining Rev. David Grimes Sundays at 9 a.m., at the Auditorium class series, The Disciple's Spiritual Essentials, The Big 6.
This Sunday, the class will look at the second of the six essentials -- Great Courage.
Rev. Grimes is Wellspring's new Minister of Discipleship. His experience includes service as a pastor and on staff at a church.
He is the president of Arizona Raceways Ministry, and has been a chaplain for Nascar and Christian Motorsports International, which provides chaplains for NHRA events.
He has also written the Living InHIM Discipleship Bible Study, as well as several articles. |
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Wellspring readies for Winter League |
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Wellspring's Co-Rec Softball Team is preparing for The Full Gospel Church Softball League's winter league beginning Saturday, Jan. 3.
The minimum age is 16. The per-player fee is $45 for the 12-week season. The fee should be turned into Steve Seamans by Nov. 30.
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| Take Note:
Prayer Chapel
Changes Time |
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The Wellspring Prayer Chapel will meet at 4:30 p.m. Sundays until Sunday, Dec. 7, when it will return to 6 p.m. |
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GROCERY REMINDER: Remember the Spaghetti & Jello
Wellspring has made a pledge to provide 100 packages of spaghetti and jello each month to Casa de Amor, which provides help to needy families. Be sure to add spaghetti and jello to your weekly shopping list, and drop the packages off in the church lobby. |
| UPCOMING EVENTS |
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30 - Annual Hanging of the Greens
December
5 - Annual Ladies Christmas Party
7 - Quick Start Class
8 - Ladies Beth Moore Study
13 - Youth Christmas Party
24 - Christmas Eve Service
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