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“I’m happiest on your fridge.” March 2017

At Threads, we desire to cultivate a culture of service. Part of this is sharing the family chores as a member of a Ministry Team. But more than just filling slots, we are engaging people in offering their gifts to God and to the family at Threads in life-giving ways.

• Maintenance Team Leader• First Impressions• Counting Team• Nursery Staff• Kids’ Community Teachers and Helpers• FUEL Leaders

Advent Conspiracy

We are excited to introduce our new Child and Family Life Developer, Rebecca Bell!

Rebecca is a mom of five lively kids and a long-time local piano teacher. In her spare time she loves to read (books about theology and spiritual life, as well as classic British mystery novels are favs), write, and run the country roads surrounding her home in the Richland area. Rebecca met her husband Joel in a castle in Spain during a mission trip, and they've been married since 1997. She loves many varieties of ethnic food, and can't live without coffee.

New Staff Member!

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Current Opportunities:

JAM SESSIONCalling all musicians! Come and join in for a time of sharing music together. There is

no cost and ANYONE is welcome.

Saturday, March 25 - 1pm-4:30pm

Threads is sending a group to the Gospel Fluency in Everyday Mission conference in Grand Rapids. Here, we’ll reflect on the question, “What does it look like to be fluent in the gospel in the midst of everyday mission?” with author, pastor and incredible speaker, Jeff Vandersteldt. Interested? Let us know on a CONNECTion Card before the end of March so we can register our group.

Details: Friday, April 21, 6-8pm; Saturday, April 22, 9am-3pm

Cost: $30 (Threads is paying half of the $60 group rate and could cover more, if needed)

Gospel Fluency in Everyday Mission

Thriving Family Event – May 12th & 13th

Mark and Lisa Scandrette, authors of the new book, Belonging and Becoming: Creating a Thriving Family Culture, will be coming to Threads Church in May for a special weekend conference!

This event has the potential to majorly impact not only our churches, but also our community. The Scandrette’s approach can challenge our tendency to make an idol of the family, helping us re-orient our families towards discipleship and mission in the way of Jesus. The practical wisdom can also help bring structure to families that have little structure and focus to families that are scattered and overly busy. Their gracious, non-judgmental tone brings hope to broken and unhealthy families. And since their approach is rooted in the gospel and a radical obedience to Jesus (without being 'churchy'), it is practical and accessible to all and it might also help those outside the church to invite Jesus into their lives and let him be the Lord of their families!

More details will be coming, but mark your calendars now – you won’t want to miss this amazing opportunity!

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Spiritual Talk Series - January 8-April 23, 2017

Follow along with the reading plan. Bookmarks are available in the Front Porch. We also post each week’s reading plan on our Facebook page. Spiritual Talk recordings are available online 24/7 at threadschurch.org.

Fuel Gatherings: Meet @ Threads Building

(6pm - 8pm)

Sunday, March 5

Sunday, March 19

Parents, remember to sign up to bring food!

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Next Starting Point - April 23Ready to take your next step at Threads?

Learn about how Threads is living as a story-formed family on mission to our city.

See how God is using Threads to advance His kingdom and how we can be active participants in His story.

We look forward to meeting you at the next Starting Point. We’ll meet right after the Worship Gathering for about 20 minutes.

This is the next step to finding your place at Threads!

FUEL (middle & high school students)

Keep up to date on the latest happenings at threadschurch.org/fuel.

Or, send your phone number to fuel@threadschurch.org to be

added to text updates.

Questions? Contact Caleb Vanderhill at cvanderhilll@threadschurch.org or 269.808.5545

Missional Communities...

MILWOOD CONNECTIONS MCMission – Building a stronger Milwood through block parties and special events as well as connecting community leaders, volunteers & businesses.Leader: Mark Meldrum (mmeldrum@SportTruckUSAInc.com; 269-998-1378)

BREAKING BREAD MCMission – Bringing Shalom to the world around us by building relationships through sharing meals.Leader: Nicole Tiongson (tiongson@mac.com; 269-599-4163)

MILWOOD MAGNET MCMission – Building relationships with staff, students and parents at Milwood Magnet school. (Gym Nights, Literacy Night, school beautification, etc.)Leader: Ben Manting & Bryan Johnson (ben.manting@gmail.com; 616-566-7764)

MILWOOD KIDS & FAMILIESMission – Supporting Milwood Commons Preschool and Childcare and providing Art & Games nights during the summer for Milwood kids. Leader: Esther Bouwman (ebouwman@milwoodcommons.org; 269-760-9268)

LOAVES & FISHES MCMission - Serving and building relationships with loaves and fishes pantry volunteers and clients.Leader: Rick Husted (rickhusted@gmail.com; 269-270-4799)

ROOTS MCMission - To serve the community by building relationships between neighbors and God by growing and providing access to fresh foods in the Milwood Neighborhood.Leader: Jesse Mayes(stuff4jesse@gmail.com; 269.348.6422)

If you are interested in exploring life in missional community, look at the list of our current MCs and the description of their mission.

MCs are organized around a shared mission (though that is not all we do), so it's important to find a good fit. This doesn't mean that this particular mission is what you are most passionate about in the world (maybe you'll start a new MC later), but everyone in the MC needs to contribute towards and take ownership of the mission.

Once you've identified one or two MCs to check out, contact the MC leader and ask about joining the MC for a social time or mission opportunity in the near future so you can get to know the MC a little bit before making a commitment.

After going on mission together a few times, the leader of the group will talk with you more extensively about the Missional Community values, and you can determine together if it will be a good fit.