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Pastor Mike Wilde

Building To Become
II Timothy 2:1-13

I’ve “been there” with Susan for some of the great events in my children’s lives; when they finally became potty trained, when they learned how to dress themselves, learned their A,B,C’s, multiplication tables, how to drive… I’ve learned a few things along the way. First, it didn’t happen on their own, they needed help. Second, they needed encouragement, getting angry doesn’t work. Third, it took time, it didn’t happen overnight.

So it is when it comes to making disciples. It doesn’t happen on their own, they need help. Every person who decides to become a follower of Christ needs encouragement and it takes time, a lifetime. As Jesus prepared to leave He told His disciples to make disciples, Matthew 28:19,20. But how do we do it? Join us this Sunday as we see the key building blocks of disciplemaking in “Building to Become.”

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Commissioning Bob & Sue DeViney

The DeVineys will be leaving next Tuesday, January 27 to serve at the Foundation for His Ministries orphanage in Baja Mexico. Bob will stay through the first week of April; Sue will be with him except from February 21 - March 14 when she will be back home to see the grandkids. They ask for your prayers for crossing the border and for God to arrange the work for them to do and people for them to bless.

As we send them off, we want to also remember to pray for our Mexico team and for John Hansberry, who are beginning to prepare for trips to the same location on the third and second weeks of April, respectively.

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Church Facilities Needs Assessment Survey

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All Church Prayer Night

Prayer

Discovery Series: Prayer

How do you have a conversation with God? Why are there times when you can’t seem to connect? Join Pastor Mike as he shares the key ingredients for having fresh and fruitful conversations with God. This 3 week class starts February 1 at 9 am in module 2.

End Times Prophecy Exploration

Please join us as we explore Old Testament and New Testament Prophesy as we search for clues about the End Times, what will happen, when it will happen and how we should prepare for it. January 25 thru April 5. Taught by Ryan Close, Sundays at 9 am in the Great Room.

Main Event

The Main Event Men’s Conference presented by LifeWay

Friday April 17th and Saturday April 18th
Crossroads Community Church in Vancouver
Speakers include Tony Evans, Tommy Bowden, Stephen Kendrick and many more!
Register today at the Men’s Ministry kiosk or contact Pascal Gentile for more information.
First 20 registered at the Men’s Ministry kiosk receive the Super Early Bird Registration discount! Only $59!

Cost is $69 until March 1st. $89 if registered after March 1st. More info and online registration at www.lifeway.com

Family Devotions

Would you like a weekly email with ideas for devotions with your children? The children’s ministry board would like to support you as the primary disciple-maker in your child’s life by providing you with encouragement, tips, and tools through these emails. We also have calendars with stickers that you can use with your child as a reminder and encouragement as they do their devotions.

Stop by the children’s ministry kiosk this Sunday to sign up for these emails and to pick up your 2015 calendar!

IMPACT

IMPACT (Youth Ministry Happenings)

Parents,

This Sunday we have no youth group but instead on Saturday we will be having dinner at the Halstead's! It will be at 5pm and the address is… 10010 Ne 65th Circle Vancouver, WA 98662. Please have your students RSVP if they plan on going so the Halsteads can know how much food to prepare.

Two Sunday’s from now is going to be the SuperBowl! We are planning on doing a party for the youth group at the Fenn's house. More info will be coming but for now they can just plan on being at the Fenn’s house at 2:30pm. They are also asking people to bring some snacks and food but it has to be WITHOUT NUTS!

Thanks for reading and staying informed! Let me know if you have any questions or prayer requests!

Luke Jech
IMPACTing Students today to IMPACT the World Tomorrow!
Intern of Students Ministries - Laurelwood Baptist Church

Basketball
Tuesday night’s 7:30pm
At Laurelwood

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Persecuted Church

IRAN: Lawyer Representing 3 Christians Facing Prison Denied Access to Clients

Three Christians who have been sentenced to six years each in prison in Iran continue to have basic rights denied. The lawyer, Vahid Moshkani Farahani, has been seeking to meet with Pastor Behnam Irani, Pastor Matthias Haghnejad and deacon Silas Rabbani ahead of the trial, but has been denied by Iranian authorities several times. Pastor Irani's health has deteriorated significantly during his unjust detention. Sources: International Christian Concern, Christian Post
Prayer Points:
Pray for the swift release of Pastor Behnam Irani, Pastor Matthias Haghnejad and deacon Silas Rabbani.
Pray that God will provide a way for their lawyer to be able to meet with the three detained Christian men.
Pray for Pastor Irani's health and protection during this time. Ask the Lord to strengthen and sustain these men and their families.

Missionary Prayer Group

The next prayer time for the LBC missionaries will be January 27th from 11:30 - noon in the prayer room. Everyone is welcome.

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LBC Family Prayers and Praises

I want to thank the church family for the many prayers on my behalf. The surgery went well and I am no longer fighting the pain medications. My mobility is increasing with physical therapy. Thank you for praying! Pam Friesen

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9am Every Sunday Morning

Discovery Class

This is a class about Laurelwood and how you can be a part of what God is doing here. We take time to get to know each other, share God’s story and talk about what we believe and do as a community at Laurelwood. Join the fun with Pastor Mike in module 2 starting January 4 for this 4 week class!

Discovery Series: Worship

There’s a lot of ideas and traditions about what “worship” should look like. But what kind of worship is God looking for? Join Pastor Kevin to discuss what the Bible has to say and our vision for leading God’s people in worship at Laurelwood. This 4 week class starts January 4 in module 3.

End Times Prophecy Exploration

Please join us as we explore Old Testament and New Testament Prophesy as we search for clues about the End Times, what will happen, when it will happen and how we should prepare for it. This class runs January 25 thru April 5 in the Great Room. Taught by Ryan Close.

Studies on the Go – Philippians | Youth Room

Middle School & High School Only.

Upcoming Classes

Discovery Series: Prayer

How do you have a conversation with God? Why are there times when you can’t seem to connect? Join Pastor Mike as he shares the key ingredients for having fresh and fruitful conversations with God. This 3 week class starts February 1 at 9 am in module 2.

Other Discovery series classes (Evangelism, Bible Study, Fellowship and Stewardship) will be offered later this year and next. If you haven’t taken one of these classes yet, then make sure to attend the next one!

Financial Peace University, Love & Respect (marriage enrichment) and Pastor Mike’s classes on Depression and Grief are offered periodically. Watch the bulletin for dates of the next class or contact the office to be put on the invite list and we will notify you when the class is scheduled.

Depression Class | March 1, 8, 15 and 22 | Mod 2

Taught by Pastor Mike Wilde Open to everyone

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Get Connected, Join a Small Group Today!

It’s not too late to join a small group! Laurelwood has a number of different small groups that meet all throughout the week. Contact Pastor Kevin to get connected with a small group of fellow believers to grow and share life with this year!

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Daily Bible Reading Guide:

Jan 26: Exodus 25-27
Jan 27: Exodus 28-29
Jan 28: Exodus 30-32
Jan 29: Exodus 33-35
Jan 30: Exodus 36-38
Jan 31: Exodus 39-40
Feb 1: Leviticus 1-4

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