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Back to Center
Sometimes, <<First Name>>, it's seems as if we drift, doesn't it? As a church, and as Christians, we set out on a course of lifting high the name of Jesus and making a dent in the darkness of the world.
But many times, somewhere along the way in our quest, we're subtly pushed and nudged off center. People start to become a hindrance to our mission. We start seeing them as obstacles. "If only they would get with the program I could get this done." "Can't they see what I'm doing and where I'm headed?" "If it weren't for these people, I'd get this mission thing done!" You would think that if it weren't for people, we'd get this darkness thing eradicated quickly. Our mission would be done and we could move on to mission #2.
In the mission to lift high the name of Jesus and make a dent in the darkness, there are two necessities. One is the presence of the Holy Spirit in us and in our mission. He is the fire of our mission. But the second neccesity is PEOPLE! People are not hindering our mission, THEY ARE THE OBJECT OF OUR MISSION!
The goal of our mission is NOT to complete it, but to CONTINUE it! "You will be my WITNESSES, telling PEOPLE about me everywhere…" (Acts 1:8, NLT). See, our mission and people are not two separate issues. They are one in the same.
So, the next time you catch yourself thinking that people are in the way of our (and God's) mission, remember, that thinking is a sign of drifting. Stop where you're at and ask God to bring you out of that drift and back to center. Ask Him to let you see people as He sees people. Then get back to mission #1.
And, oh yeah, there is NO MISSION #2!
LifePointe Official Calendar
The picture above is from the office at LifePointe. It is the new "official" calendar. When you are scheduling events or reserving the building for your use, it's not official until it's on our "official" calendar! How do you get your event or reserve the building? Simple. Let Rob or Missy know and they will get it on the "official" calendar. We've started this to make sure we have no scheduling conflicts and also so we can let everyone know what's going on at LifePointe Church.
You can also find an online version of LifePointe's "official" calendar on our website. Here's a direct link to it:
http://lifepointeonline.org/events/
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Prayer and Share
Prayer and Share picks back up this Sunday night, at 6:00 pm. We're studying the book of Romans. Come be a part of this in-depth Bible study and discussion.
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The Pointe News
There's never a dull moment at The Pointe! The Pointe meets every Tuesday night. All students, 7th grade and older, are invited. The Pointe also has a new website, all it's own. Check it out at http://ourpointe.webs.com.
The Pointe meets every Wednesday evening at 6:30 pm. Last Wednesday night was huge. Don't miss this The Pointe this week.
Concert
Jars of Clay and Brandon Heath will be in concert at The Orchard in Tupelo, November 13. Tickets are $15 each.
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KidzPointe and TweenPointe News
KidzPointe is our grades 1-4 ministry and TweenPointe is our grades 5-6 ministry.
Wanted: Teachers for younger children on Sunday morning, Sunday night, and Wednesday nights. This is a great ministry to get involved in. See Tisha Young or Rob Westbrook if you want to be part of see young lives changed by God.
Generation Respond
This Wednesday Night
For Grades 5-6 – See Tisha Young for more Info
Yard Sale – September 11
At the home of Vernon and Becky Watson
See Tisha Young for info
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Women's Bible Study
Our Women's Bible Study is touching the lives of those women who attend. You are invited. See Linda Ludwig more info.
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 Text Message Alerts from LifePointe
We've got a new communication tool we're excited about. You can now get urgent news and prayer requests delivered right to your cell phone. We won't spam you, but when something urgent comes up in our church body, we'll get the word out fast.
To sign up, just text the word LIFEPOINTE to the number 41411. You'll receive a confirmation message and your done. This is a free service. If you have unlimited texts on your phone, you're covered. Otherwise the cost is the same as any other text message you get.
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Dealing With Today's Teen
Every other Wednesday night at 6:30 pm, Dealing With Today's Teen meets. All parents with teens or children soon to be teens are encouraged to attend. For more info see J.W. or Mary Ann Posey. The next class in Wednesday, September 8.
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Secret Church: September 24 – 8:00 pm
We're having our next Secret Church Friday, September 24, from 8:00 pm until. What is Secret Church? It's a time of Bible Study and Prayer with no time limit. We'll get started at 7:00 pm and go until we're ready to go home. Secret Church is based upon the meetings so many Christians conduct in countries where Christianity is against the law and persecuted. Bring some snack and drinks if you want. We won't stay too late!
Secret Church is ONLY for those in our Youth Group and older. There will be NO child care or nursery available. We understand this may hinder some of you wanting to attend so we're letting you know well in advance so you can make your own arrangements for your children. Please understand this is NOT to limit your attendance but to provide an adult setting for serious study and prayer.
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Party in the Parking Lot Planning September 5
On Saturday, October 23 (date changed from Oct. 30 to Oct. 23), we'll be having another Party in the Parking Lot. We're having out first planning session this Sunday, right after the morning worship service. Bring your ideas!
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Got Something You Want in our Newsletter?
If you have something you want included in our newsletter, please make sure Rob gets it by Thursday at noon. This will give Rob time to get it in before the newsletter is published on Fridays. You can email it to him:
brorobw@gmail.com
or call him at the office: (662) 256-4333.
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New Website Look
If you haven't seen LifePointe's new look website, go take a look. It's at http://lifepointeonline.org
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Wanted: Your Birthday and Anniversary
We're building a database of all your birthdays and anniversaries. Sunday, take a look at the Communication Card in your bulletin. On the back you'll see a place to enter your birthday, your anniversary, and those of your family, too. Help us get this database completed. Fill out your card this Sunday.
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