HERE IS YOUR FORM FOR TUESDAY'S LEADERSHIP WORKSHOP

If you are desiring to go to the leadership workshop at University Hills Baptist Church in Charlotte on Tuesday, April 13, I need you to fill out this form and get it to me by noon on Monday, April 12. You can fax it (704-875-6581) or email it to me (mmims@fbc-h.org). Again, your cost is FREE and includes a meal. We will leave from the church at 5:15pm and return by 9:30pm. See breakout session choices below. This is open to all Sunday school leadership, Wednesday small group leadership & youth council members.

More D.now Pics - Enjoy!

Finish strong...Skippy!

Praise God for a wonder week of D.Now! Elrod, all you small group leaders, the Holland Band, and of course the leadership team and volunteers from FBC-H, thanks for bringing your "A" game. Student, stay "driven" and finish the race strong...and together! FBC-G, we are so glad you were able to join us. Hope to see you next year!

D.NOW WEEKEND SIGN-UP HAS REACHED "102"!!

7 DAYS & COUNTING! Are you ready? Sign-up for D.Now has just reach "102" including our college leadership. Add another "10" for our worship leadership, "23" for adult host sponsors, another "20" from the volunteers and leadership team and you are looking at "155" so far participating in this year's D.Now Weekend. Praise God! You still have time by this Sunday, March 14th to get aboard the D.Now train has pulled out of the station.

Help Needed: Marcus needs two youth for each service this Sunday, March 14th to help distribute the prayer bracelets for this year's D.now. Please call him on his cellular or email him by Saturday night if interested.

SUPER DUPER HUGE-O Student Ministry Training

On April 13th (Tuesday Night from 6-9pm) at University Hills Baptist Church-Charlotte the Baptist State Convention is offering more training workshops. A meal is included. The only cost to you is time. We would leave from the church at 5:15pm & return around 9:30pm. We had a good group last year go particularly from our youth council. The Student Ministry topics are listed below. If you are interested, reserve the date now on your calendar and shoot me an email letting me know to include you in the count. The best part of last year's experience was processing the sessions on the bus ride back...and of coarse the food! Bible Study Leaders, Small Group leaders, Youth Leadership...this is for you!

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Praying for the Colmenares Family

Our deepest sympathy goes out to Pastor Saturno & Maria Colmenares over the recent death of their son, Satmar. Tentative funeral plans are for a service at FBC, Huntersville on Saturday morning, 9am with a reception following in ED201. Graveside service should be early afternoon at Crown Memorial Park, 9620 Rodney St, Pineville, NC 28134.

An Encouragement!

UPWARD AWARDS CELEBRATION NEEDS HELPERS

Less than 2 weeks from now on Saturday, March 13, will be the Award Celebration for all those who participated in Upward Basketball this winter. It will be at the Lake Norman Baptist Church gymnasium. Saturdays will be divided up with the K-3 ceremony at 10am and 4th-8th grade ceremony at 1pm. Volunteers are need Friday night for set-up and ushering at both Saturday events. If you are able to offer your assistance, please contact either Garren Thomas (704-293-7964) or Marcus Mims (864-245-8791).

Calling All Parents of 11th Grade Youth

Its time to get ready for the graduation of our senior high youth. On June 6th we will have our Graduation Recognition Service & Luncheon when we celebrate both the youth and their parents' hardwork and determination to make it to this new chapter in life. I would welcome your help in shaping this special day for them. Email me at mmims@fbc.h.org your interest in helping plan and implement both the grad service and luncheon. Remember - your youth will be on that plank next year!

Lenten Resource - Hear the Word of God!

Did you miss your quiet time this morning? Do you not have a Bible in your desk drawer or bookbag? Here is a free resource where you can go to hear the New Testiment and begin your journey toward Easter. Fill your heart this morning with God's word. http://thefellowship.info/Resources/Church-Resources/ygtt/Listen