happily ever after…? for a marriage to be healthy...

Happily Ever After…? Craig Cooper February 12, 2012

A Wedding—A Crowning Event! (A message on having the wedding God desires for you to have)

(Song of Songs 3:6–11)

Weddings are wonderful events, full of meaning. I believe that the marriage is usually a reflection of what we bring into the wedding ceremony.

At the core of a healthy and vibrant marriage is

a union.

Song 3:6

A great wedding is a and moment.

Song 3:7–8

Your wedding ought to present a feeling of ,

, and .

Song 3:9–10

A key component of a healthy and vibrant marriage is

a groom.

Special Note to Men:

Special Note to Women:

For a marriage to be healthy and vibrant there must be

mutual and .

Song 3:11

A healthy marriage is as such by reliable witnesses.

A Few Questions and thoughts…

To those single: How do you respond to the statements about marriage as a sacred moment? To those married: What love and respect are you bringing to your marriage? To everyone: All of us need someone we can rely upon for emotional and spiritual support.

How will you respond?

• • • Welcome Newcomers • • • If you are considering making First Wes your church home,

we’d love to meet you and give you a gift. Please come to the INFORMATION CENTER located in the lobby.

• • • Information about the ministries and events at First Wes available at:

www.firstwes.org INFORMATION CENTER; MINISTRY BOOTHS

BACK OF YOUR WEEKLY BULLETIN

Awana

Building & Grounds

Café Wes

Children’s Ministries

Congregational Care

Connections Team

Housekeeping

Missions

Music Ministries

Office

Prayer Team

Student Ministries

Tech Team

I want to serve on the following team:

My Next Step

I would like to talk with someone about having a relationship with Jesus Christ.

I made a decision to give my life to Jesus Christ today.

I would like to talk with someone about my next step as a Christ follower.

I would like more information on:

Baptism

Children’s Ministries

Discovery World (Birth-Grade 5)

Awana Clubs (Age 4-Grade 6)

Milestone Events (Baby Shower, Child

Dedication, Pajama Party, Salvation & Baptism)

Groups

Small Groups #________________

intoIT Groups (Recreational)

Recovery Groups

Giving (Online Giving; Tithe Envelopes)

Membership

Outreach & Care

Missions (2nd Saturday, Mission Trips, etc)

Pray, Give, Go

Congregational Care (Prayer, Visits, etc)

Student Ministries

JV STATIK (Grades 6–8)

High School STATIK (Grades 9–12)

Young at Heart (Age 60+)

• • • Daily Reading • • • Pick up the weekly extended take-home study “Bringing it Home”

from the kiosk in the Lobby. Day 1: Genesis 28:20–22 Day 5: Deuteronomy 23:21–25 Day 2: 1 Samuel 1:11–20 Day 6: Job 22:26–29 Day 3: Acts 21:21–26 Day 7: Psalm 50:14–17 Day 4: Numbers 30:1–4

• • • Prayer • • •

If you need prayer, our team is available up front following each service. If you need prayer during the week, call our 24 hour prayer line at

(269) 579-4543

Communication Card February 12, 2012

8:15am 9:30am 11:15am

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Are you:

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Praises & Prayer Requests

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Confidential Prayer Request

• • • Celebrating Generosity • • • “In the same way, let your light shine before men, that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven.” —Matthew 5:16

Give the Gift of Life today! Last year our church family stepped up in amazing ways to take a little time out of our busy schedules to support the American Red Cross and the thousands of people they serve. There is a team of people waiting in the east end of the main lobby to serve you and help our church family overflow with generosity to our community. No appointment is necessary—just stop by.

• • • Giving Information • • •

Weekly Need ................................................ $44,679 Received last week ....................................... $52,540 Needed to date ....................................... $1,608,444 Received to date ..................................... $1,531,760

Fiscal year: June 1–May 31. For more information on giving, please contact Kathy at

962-6644, ext. 125, or krominger@firstwes.org

If you consider First Wes your church home, offering baskets are

located at the back as you

leave the service.

Online giving is also available at firstwes.org

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INFORMATION CENTER HIGHLIGHTS

GIVE BLOOD TODAY IN THE MAIN LOBBY!