This Week - Ash Wednesday

This week, we will meet at the Sanctuary at 6:00pm to observe Ash Wednesday with the congregation.

What is Ash Wednesday?
This is the day that Lent begins. It occurs forty days before Good Friday, which is the day that Jesus was crucified on the cross.

Why is it called Ash Wednesday?
Actually, its official name is the Day of Ashes. It is called Ash Wednesday because, being forty days before Good Friday, it always falls on a Wednesday and it is called Ash Wednesday because on that day those who believe in Jesus have their foreheads marked with ashes in the shape of a cross.

Why do we put a cross on our foreheads?
By putting the cross on our forehead, we are acknowledging that we have sinned, and are sorry for those sins.

What is Lent?
Lent is a time of the year when Christians are invited to simplify their lives to focus on their relationship with God. It is the 40 days before Easter.

What does Lent have to do with me?
It's pretty easy to get caught up in the drama of work, school, relationships, and family. Our lives are filled with distractions that take us away from living a life with Christ. We try to fill the emptiness inside us with mindless TV, meaningless chatter, or other things. We run from silence because we're afraid of being alone with God. So, like Jesus, we need to take some serious time to pray and figure out where God is in our lives, and where God is calling us to serve. We need to re-focus our lives to be more in line with God.

COOL THINGS TO DO FOR LENT
1. Skip one meal a day and give the money to the poor.
2. Start a prayer "rhythm." Say a prayer every time you brush your teeth, see a commercial, or check your e-mail.
3. Read a chapter in the Bible a day. (Matthew is a good book to start with).
4. Forgive someone who doesn't deserve it (maybe even yourself).
5. Give up sodas. Give the money you save to the Red Cross.
6. Spend ten minutes a day in silence.
7. Write someone a thank you letter.
8. Say one nice thing to someone each day.
9. Pray for others on your way to work or school.
10. Volunteer one afternoon a week at a local shelter or helping a neighbor in the yard.

Souper Bowl of Caring 2009

$727.25 raised for the LAD Soup Kitchen!

Winter Jam Pics

More on the way...

Wow! Winter Jam Artists, etc.

Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity. -- 1 Timothy 4:12

Wow! Did we have an awesome time at Winter Jam or what? We are thrilled about the excitement that we have seen in you guys since the Jam! We are even more excited about those of you who decided to follow Christ. Your life will never be the same! We are so excited about your new faith and we want to help you get started on the right track. If you have any questions or want to talk more about what your decision means, please feel free to talk to either of us or Pastor Ken. You can download a 7 day devotional to help you stay on the right track. Click here to get it.

We know many of you fell in love with some new bands. Learn more about them here:

Brandon Heath

Francesca Battistelli

Speaker, Tony Nolan

TobyMac

Stephanie Smith

Family Force 5 aka FF5

PureNRG

And guess what? TobyMac is scheduled for Rock the Universe 2009!

We love you guys,
Miss Amy & Miss Dawn

No K4C or CHAOS this week!

Remember it's Family Night! Bring your whole family for a covered dish dinner in the Fellowship Hall.

Hard As Nails Youth Ministry Coming to LC!

Hard As Nails Ministry is a faith based ministry that is both extreme and gentle in a time of religious confusion and financial depression. It touches your belief in Christ and helps take your faith and understanding to a whole new level. HANM also helps to build self-esteem and love for yourself through fellowship and outreach.

Justin Fatica will be at Epiphany Church in Lake City on Thursday, February 12th at 7:00 pm. This event is geared toward a middle school, high school and college-aged audience, but all are welcome. Please check out the video below and the link above for more information on this ministry.

Hey 5th Grade & Up!

2/14/2009 - Veterans Memorial Arena - Jacksonville/FL
300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd.
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TIME: 6:00PM

COST: $10 @ Door - No Advance Tickets

Doors open at 5:00PM
Pre-Show approx. 5:20PM
Lights Down approx. 5:55PM
Show Ends approx. 9:20PM

LINE UP: tobyMac, Family Force 5, Brandon Heath, NewSong, Francesca Battistelli, pureNRG, Stephanie Smith, & Guest Speaker Tony Nolan

We will leave Bethel at 2:30 pm. We need to know by Wednesday if you are coming! You can call or email Miss Amy or Miss Dawn.

Coke Booth Volunteers Needed Friday, February 13th

K4C and CHAOS have the opportunity to help sale Cokes at the Olustee Battle Field on Friday, February 13th from 9 am - 4 pm. Pastor Ken and Mr. Rob will be there to help. We need kids and\or parents to volunteer for either 2 or 3 hour shifts. Open shifts are as follows:

Booth 1:
9:00-11:00 am
11:00 am -1:00 pm
1:00 pm -4:00 pm

Booth 2:
9:00-11:00 am
11:00 am -1:00 pm
1:00 pm -4:00 pm

If you can be there, let us know on Sunday. If you need transportation, we will try to work something out.

K4C & CHAOS Canceled tonight

Due to the extreme cold weather, all regularly scheduled services are being canceled for Wednesday and Thursday night. Stay warm - See ya Sunday!

Live B.I.G. in February

K4C & CHAOS will meet on the 4th, 11th, and 25th this month. Breaking on the 18th for Family Night. Our focus this month will be on the stories that Jesus told. We believe that the stories Jesus told help us know how to live. This week we will talk about the story of The Talents in Matthew 25:14-29. We will make a surprise snack and paint something green.

We can't wait to see you all again! Bring your Bible, bring a friend and bring your Hunger Word Search from Saturday for 2 Bible Bucks.

But be doers of the word, and not hearers who deceive themselves. James 1:22

Great Job!

Everyone pulled together and made Souper Bowl weekend a HUGE success!! Thank You all! $727.25 was collected for the LAD Soup Kitchen!