1/24/2008 Sunrise E Letter

   

1/24/2008 Sunrise E Letter

 

Dear Friends,

You know, I often pause in the middle of worship to look out at all of the wonderful people that God has brought to Sunrise.  I look at you and I am humbled and amazed at all that God is doing in you and through you.  Together, we represent the body of Christ.

... and yet sometimes we get scared and we are reluctant to press forward as God calls us.

This weekend we are going to continue our sermon series called No Fear.  You won't want to miss worship as we continue to talk about the role that fear so often plays in our lives.  We'll try to give you some practical tips on overcoming those fears.

Our Children's Choir will be singing at the 10:30 service and you won't want to miss that, either!

I look forward to seeing you this weekend!

Grace and peace to you all.

Kirsten Barlow

We have a special event planned for the Sweetheart Dinner this year (not the same as last year).  Would everyone that can, please email me a wedding picture.  If you have no way to email it, you could bring it by the church and we can scan it here and give it right back to you.  Even if you aren't sure if your going to attend the dinner we still would like to use your photo if you don't mind.  Copies of photos run off on paper don't work very well so we would like to use a regular picture with promises to take good care of it and return it promptly.
Thanks,
Karen Wiensch - karenw@sunriseumc.com


Grace Durham is a lady that would like to attend the 9:00 am service at the Briargate Campus but she does not have transportation and can't always get the bus.  She lives at 2710 Vickers Dr. #111 and her phone # is 477-3873.  If you live in her area and would consider giving her a ride, please call and let her know.

Student Ministries

Flyers are now available for our high school and middle school retreats.  Get these flyers at any Student Ministry event or online at http://www.sunrisestudents.org/.  Don't miss out, the deadlines approach quickly.  The retreats are going to be incredible with guest speakers and bands for our high school retreat.

Don't forget about Walkabout our exciting and interactive Christian discussion group for students in grades 6-12 that meets in room 221 every Sunday during the 10:30am service.

Don't forget to purchase your tickets for Johnny Unforgettable our next production by Sunrise Players.  This is a dinner theatre with performances on February 8 & 10.  Tickets can be purchased before and after worship services or on Wednesday's from 4:00-6:00pm in the Student Ministry office.  This production is a fundraiser for youth missions.  Tickets will be on sale through 2/3/08.

Don't miss our stock sales fundraiser for student mission trips before and after services during the month of February.

Connect with God

FX (family experience)
Saturdays at 6PM @ the Woodmen campus, the kids are dancing, the band is rocking and the drama is in full swing. Come enjoy a family encounter with God. About FX
Old-fashioned Traditional Worship
8:30 a.m. Sunday morning @ the theatre at the Briargate campus - "Church the way church used to be. Traditional hymns and organ music.
Spirited Traditional
9 a.m. & 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning @ the Briargate campus - Spirited traditional worship with a full choir and orchestra.
Contemporary
10 a.m. Sunday morning @ the Woodmen campus - Family-oriented and informal with modern Christian music.
Koinonia
10 a.m. Sunday morning @ the Woodmen campus - A powerful, interactive worship service geared towards youth and young adults.