Announcements – Vol. 60, No. 04

(Announcements including births, baptisms/new members, thank yous, or sympathies.)

Thank You

The church has received a Thank You card from Donna & Tom Block Family with Kevin Campbell, and can be viewed in the church office.

Grief Support Group

A new grief support group will be led by Nina Palumbo, a licensed Clinical Social Worker who is certified in Spiritual Christian Counseling. Classes begin Wednesday, March 4 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. This group is open not just to Fee Fee, but to those in our community who are needing support and direction after the loss of a loved one. Contact Nina for more information and to sign up for the group, nmpcats3@gmail.com or (314) 780-4929.

 2019 Singing Tree DVDs

Relive the wonder and excitement of our 2019 Singing Tree by purchasing a DVD for $1.00 in the Media Center.  In other Media Center news: Are you getting bored with the long winter days? Strengthen your brain muscle with a new/gently used puzzle from our Puzzle Exchange. Choose from a nice selection, and bring any puzzles that you are finished with to add to our offerings. Media Center hours are Sundays 8:00-8:30 a.m., 9:30-9:45 a.m., and 10:45-11:00 a.m.; Wednesdays 4:00-4:45 p.m. and 5:45-6:15 p.m.

Qualifications/Expectations of Deacons
  1. Choose persons who meet the biblical qualifications set forth primarily in Acts 6:1-7 and I Timothy 3:8-13.
    • A man of honest (good) report (Acts 6:3).
    • Full of the Holy Spirit (Acts 6:3).
    • Full of wisdom (Acts 6:3).
    • Full of faith (Acts 6:5).
    • Grave (I Timothy 3:8); reverence for spiritual matters.
    • Not double-tongued (I Timothy 3:8).
    • Not given to much wine (I Timothy 3:8).
    • Not greedy of filthy lucre (I Timothy 3:8).
    • A holder of the faith (I Timothy 3:9).
    • Tested and proved (I Timothy 3:10).
    • Blameless (I Timothy 3:10).
    • Christian family life (I Timothy 3:11-12).
      • Husband of one wife (I Timothy 3:11-12).
      • Ruling their children and their own houses well (I Timothy 3:12).
    • Bold in the faith (I Timothy 3:13).
  1. Choose persons who can serve well.

 (Full recommendation forms can be found by the Media Center and can be turned in to a Deacon, church staff, or church office).