The Messenger "Search the Bible as a whole, shaking the whole tree. Read it rapidly, as you would
Magnolia Baptist Church
"Every person a place to serve and a place to belong." March 2012
any other book. Then shake every limb -- study book after book. Then shake every branch, giving attention to the chapters when they do not break the tense. Then shake each twig by a careful study of the paragraphs and sentences. And you will be rewarded if you will look under each leaf by searching the meaning of the words.” Martin Luther, 15th Century German priest and theologian, Reformer of the Church
I could easily tell anyone...if you want to be productive in life...you’ve got to read the Bible. Success, according to God’s standard, is knowing His Word and doing it! More so than that...following Jesus is about relating with Jesus! I know Him more and more by reading His Word! God’s Word is alive! The more you expose yourself to it, the more it will expose itself to you. To know God better you must spend time hearing what He has to say. Just like getting to know a new friend...we communicate to learn each other. The Bible is His message to you. We don’t read it to learn about God as if He is a subject to be studied...we read it to know God personally! Although God can also speak directly to your heart, you need to know His written Word so you can understand better to what and where God is leading you. God will not love you more because you read the Bible. It is for your benefit – not required to make God love you. However, without reading the Bible, you will not grow spiritually, and you will be more easily distracted and deceived from following Jesus. Prayerfully reading the Scriptures yourself is the only real defense against being misled. Take its words to heart...Jesus said that His Word is life! “It is the Spirit who gives life; the flesh is no help at all. The words that I have spoken to you are spirit and life.” John 6:63, ESV
God’s Word is no empty fluff. God has revealed His Word to the world so that we can know His will and His way...God’s agenda of redeeming creation through Jesus will be accomplished. Part of that redemptive move is accomplished through His Word. If you want life success, follow Jesus’ teachings! His teaching will accomplish the purpose for which He gave it. Check out this link for help on choosing a Bible translation that works for you: biblestudymagazine.com/preview/choosetranslationWeb.pdf Use this two week reading plan to get into God’s Word if you aren’t doing so already: Two Weeks on the Life and Teachings of Jesus
720 S. Magnolia Anaheim, CA 92804
Day 1, Luke 1: Preparing for Jesus’ arrival
Day 8, John 3: A conversation with Jesus
Day 2, Luke 2: The story of Jesus’ birth
Day 9, John 14: Jesus’ final instructions
Day 3, Mark 1: The beginning of Jesus’ ministry
Day 10, John 17: Jesus’ prayer for his disciples
Day 4, Mark 9: A day in the life of Jesus
Day 11, Matthew 26: Betrayal and arrest
Day 5, Matthew 5: The Sermon on the Mount
Day 12, Matthew 27: Jesus’ execution on a cross
Day 6, Matthew 6: The Sermon on the Mount
Day 13, John 20: Resurrection
Day 7, Luke 15: Parables of Jesus
Day 14, Luke 24: Jesus’ appearance after resurrection
Glad to be your pastor, Jeremy
Magnolia Children
9am - 2pm Saturday, March 3rd in Leuschner Hall Everyone is invited to come and watch the kids compete!
Frontline Student Ministry
HYUA RGDE SALE
March 3, 2012 8am - 1pm, on the MBC Front lawn
Auctioneer
Lindsey Climer
EASTER
Will be catching the bids in Leuschner Hall on March 31st
coming soon!
Don't miss all the fun of the
EGG STRAVAGANZA Children’s Department
needs 5,000 INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED CANDY that will fit inside plastic Easter eggs. Please drop off the bags of candy in the church office. Thanks for your continued support. If you can assist on Saturday, April 7th please let Steve Spykerman know. pieces
ALL CHURCH BENEFIT AUCTION
of
Magnolia Daycare
Daycare needs
your help!
If you are cleaning out your garage or house, please think of the church daycare. Here are a few things that are needed. Bikes, buttons, yarn, board games, toys and margarine tubs with lids. You can drop them off in the church office.
Hume Deposits are being accepted
Reserve your spot for Hume Lake Christian Camp (June 24 - June 30). You just need to give your $100.00 to Nathan, Anna or Josh!
LAUNCH
Young Adult Join us on Sunday, March 11th and Sunday, March 25th 7:00pm MBC Leuschner Hall
Silent Auction 4:30pm Dinner at 5:00pm Auction begins at 6:00pm Buy your dinner tickets from one of the youth.
We are currently accepting items to be auctioned. If you have a new item, gift card or a service that you would like to donate, please contact Danna Bone in the church office or via email: dbone@magnoliabaptist. org
Messiah in the Passover
Presented by
Michael Cohen of
Chosen People Ministries Tuesday, April 3rd For dinner tickets call the church office or stop by the Information Booth on Sunday.
ALL CHURCH WORKDAY MARCH 10TH We could use your help!
Special Pre-Sale deal on Tickets to Pageant Of The Masters in Laguna Beach Sunday, August 19th $17.00 for information or to buy tickets contact Danna Bone.
Buy your ticket before April 30th
Women's Ministry Spend the day at Descanso Gardens
Men's Ministry Men's Breakfast at Hometown Buffet on Katella and Euclid
March 31st. Time: 7:30am – 9am
Women’s Ministry is hosting a day for the Women to go to Decanso Gardens on Saturday, March 17th
Cost: $7.70 per person Includes: a breakfast buffet,
Only $15.00
If you bring a visitor they are FREE.
(includes Transportation, Entrance & Tram Ride)
Buy your tickets on Sunday in the courtyard between services or for more information, phone Danna at 714-343-8420.
You can check out the Gardens at: www.DescansoGardens.org
WOMEN
praying for
WOMEN March 20th ~ 6:30pm Home of Lois Farr
NEW STUDY Stonecroft Bible Studies for Women The Study will be 12 lessons on Genesis chapter 1. Starting Monday, March 12th 9:30am Overflow Room Phone Barbara Hill for more information 714-761-4012
Omelette bar and Coffee.
For more information talk with: Gene Gatch; 714.774.7036 or Dan Guerrero; 714.794.9729
Men's Retreat April 13-15, 2012 Enjoy the comfort of our dorm style accommodations, first rate food, and the highlighted activities for the low price of $155 or $215. Escape to Palomar Mountain for an exciting experience focused on rejuvenation, recreation, and personal reflection. Come and join us as we look to be take hold of the “Weapons of our Warfare!”
Sign up with Dan Guerrero or Gene Gatch
Senior Adults
Monthly Luncheon Leuschner Hall 11:00am March 29th $3.00 Per Person
Magnolia Baptist Church 720 S. Magnolia Avenue Anaheim, CA 92804
on March 11th
MARCH 3rd
Yard Sale, Church Front Lawn AWANA Grand Prix, Leuschner Hall
8:00 am 9:00 am
10th
All Church Workday
8:00am
16th-18th
JH Retreat
31st
All Church Benefit Auction
(714) 827-0553
5:00pm
Easter Week in April
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April 1st Palm Sunday, Special Services 9am & 10:45am
Arpil 3rd Passover Dinner Leuschner Hall 6:30pm
April 6th Good Friday Service 7:00pm
April 8th Easter Sunday Services 9am & 10:45am
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