This month begins the new year, 2020. The term 20/20 is used by optometrists to describe someone who has excellent vision—they see clearly at twenty feet what you are supposed to see at twenty feet. This year, I ask you to pray with me that we will have 2020 Vision at National Heights. Pray that God will guide us to 2020 Vision to know His will for our church. Pray that God will give each of us 2020 Vision to know steps we can take to grow in our own walk with Christ. Pray that God will give NHBC 2020 Vision to grow our ministries to reach Springfield for Christ. As we begin the year 2020, pray that God will give NHBC 2020 Vision for His plan and His purpose.
I can’t wait to see what God is going to do through you!
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Angel Tree Christmas Ministry 2019
Thank you to everyone who was a part of Angel Tree Christmas Ministry 2019. We had a great season. Whether you purchased a sewing kit or a Paw Patrol fire truck, a warm hoodie or shopped so well you could get two pair of leggings, served on a team to wrap the gifts, checked in gifts as they were returned to the church, worked the Tag Table, or baked homemade cookies for each family, you did so as God led you all the way.
It was exciting to see God working through each of you who took part in providing 30 needed clothing gifts & 30 fun interest gifts for each of our Angel Tree Children. We touched each child with a Bible or Bible storybook at their own reading level through your giving to the Angel Tree Bible Fund. Plus, three caregivers received a desired copy, who had never had a Bible and humbly asked for one. Pray for them as they search the pages for the love of God, that understanding will come to their hearts and minds, and that they will seek a church family to call home to grow in their understanding and faith in God. Remember the children and their family units in prayer all year!
Once again we have worked together as a church to show God’s love to our hurting neighbors. Lives are being transformed by a simple gift.
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THANK YOU for MINISTERING TO OUR COMMUNITY WITH FOOD BASKETS
Thank you so much for your contributions for the Christmas baskets! Our church was blessed to share food, soaps and paper products with 21 families consisting of 88 people. Bless you National Heights for your generosity!
The King will reply,
‘Truly I tell you, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers and sisters of mine, you did for me.’ Matthew 25:40
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Ordination Service for Zach Manes
Sunday, January 26, 6:00 p.m.
National Heights will ordain Zach Manes to the gospel ministry Sunday, January 26 at 6:00 p.m. All ordained men are invited to participate in Zach’s ordination council at 5:00 p.m. in the Mixed Age classroom. We rejoice with Zach as he takes this next step in following God’s call to ministry.
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WOMEN ON MISSION STUDY ROHINGYA REFUGEES
TUESDAY, JANUARY 14 @ 9:30
International Mission Study: Rohingya Refugees - Named “the most persecuted people in the world” by the United Nations, more than 723,000 Rohingya have fled to Bangladesh. Through this study we will discover how to pray specifically for refugees, be introduced to the Christian organizations who are working as the hands and feet of Christ, learn ways you can personally help refugees and be inspired to give through the Lottie Moon offering. The study will be led by Delores Thompson.
The business and reporting session of the morning will begin at 9:30. This will be followed by an informal coffee/snack/chat time. Mildred Burns and Lois Wood are the hostesses for this meeting. Men and women of the church are invited to come, learn and enjoy.
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This month we will gather for
Prime Timers on January 16, at 11:00 a.m. in the Fellowship Hall. As we gather we will hear inspiring words to begin this new year from our own Pastor, Vaughn Weatherford. I know you’ll want to be in attendance for this month’s Prime Timers. We will begin with prayer requests then a short business meeting. Everyone is asked to bring a dish of their own choosing for our carry-in lunch if you can, if not, come anyway. Remember to bring food staples or paper goods for Grand Oak Missions.
~Carl Rose
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CARE AND SHARE MINISTRY to the widows of our church community are invited to attend an informal lunch and a time of praying and sharing together on
Thursday, January 30 at 11:15 a.m. at Golden Corral North. If you have questions or need more information, please contact Mildred Burns or Phyllis Sanford.
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YOUTH HAPPENINGS IN JANUARY
Saturday, January 11 @ 4:30 p.m.
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Dinner and Movie
Meet at church at 4:30 p.m. We’ll return around 10:00 p.m. Cost is $10.
January 19-20 — Youth Evangelism Conference
This is an amazing event that will inspire, encourage and train you in how to share your faith. Cost is free! Sign up
deadline is Wednesday, January 15
. A schedule and list of things to bring will be sent out
after New Year’s Day.
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ATTENTION WORSHIP CHOIR!
We are on break for the holidays and will reconvene on Wednesday,
January 22. Enjoy the break, rest your voices, and be ready to begin again in the new year leading in worship! Until that time enjoy sitting and worshiping with others in the congregation. Thank you all for your hard work throughout the year.
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MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST
Gather, eat and pray with brothers in Christ at Ziggie’s on N. Glenstone beginning at
6:30 a.m.
Monday, January 6.
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January Door Greeters
Janice Mitchell & Claire Johnson
Ron & Darlene Gideon
Dale & Judy Willis
Keevin & Dolores Mitchell
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*WELCOME TEAM*
JANUARY SCHEDULE
Jan. 5:
Gary & Millie Dollins
Jan. 12:
Vaughn & Marsha Weatherford
Jan 19:
Thompson/Miller
Jan 26:
Rick & Cheryl Keltner
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JANUARY - WELCOME DESK
January 5:
9:25-9:55 -
Harold & Becky Mabus
10:40-11:00 -
Patti Crocker & Barbara Vallely
January 12
9:25-9:55 -
John & Carrie Letterman
10:40-11:00 -
Lloyd & Diana Cunningham
January 19
9:25-9:55 -
Tina Findley & Theresa Domanski
10:40-11:00 - J
eanne Carpenter & Angel Norton
January 26
9:25-9:55 -
Marsha Weatherford & Suzy Roberts
10:40-11:00 -
Alex & Autumn Desmuke
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THE BLESSING BOXES NEEDS
With winter upon us, we appreciate your donations of hats, gloves, scarves, and socks. Soups will also be welcome gifts. THANK YOU!
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National Heights
Baptist Church
3050 N. National Avenue
Springfield, MO 65803
417-833-4111
www.nationalheights.org
Sunday Schedule
Worship - 8:30 & 11:00 a.m.,
and 6:00 p.m.
Bible Study Life Groups - 9:45 a.m.
Staff
Dr. Vaughn Weatherford
Pastor
Joshua Roberts
Minister of Music
Brian Miller
Minister of Students
Michelle Miller
Children’s Minister
To unsubscribe from this newsletter, or for address corrections, please contact us at the address above or
NHBCNEWS@nationalheights.org
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SECURITY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
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We can always use more volunteers for security on Sundays and Wednesdays, but we definitely need at least one or two more for Wednesday evenings. If this is something you would consider, please let Joe McLemore or the church office know.
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Newsletter Deadline
January 20
is the deadline to have articles in for the
February
Newsletter
. E-mail articles to: nhbc@nationalheights.org
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Being “Active” at NHBC
NHBC has two very active Life Groups. Everyone is invited to come join in the fun and get some exercise at the same time.
Stretching with Scripture meets on Mondays @ 5:30 p.m. We will be stretching to Christian music which will include scripture & prayer during class.
Pickleball meets on Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.- 8:30 p.m. All ages are encouraged to play!
Be sure to check the church calendar for the current schedule
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Click the Button Below for the Church Calendar
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