APR     26          AWANA Club
MAY    03          Missions Emphasis Sunday- focus Southeast Asia
MAY    03          AWANA Awards Ceremony
MAY    03          Abby Fowler's Baby Shower
MAY    05          IGNITE! Prayer Meeting
MAY    10          Mother's Day Brunch (in lieu of Equipping Hour)
MAY    12          IGNITE! Prayer Meeting
MAY    17          Graduation Sunday
MAY    19          IGNITE! Prayer Meeting
MAY    26          IGNITE! Prayer Meeting

Remember – “It’s always darkest before it goes pitch black” – This might be an accurate assessment of the progression of events found in Revelation’s 7 seal, 7 trumpet and 7 bowl judgments that we will be exploring this week in our equipping hour.  In these judgements, we will see how God ramps up the pressure on a mostly unrepentant and obstinate population while sparing those that choose to trust in Him.  Some might view God as being cruel and sadistic – but we will see that this is not so – instead, He is being merciful and patient giving a sinful world every warning and opportunity to believe before it is too late! 

The Elder Team welcomes you to join a meeting to see how they work together for the growth and care of our church. They are held here at the church starting at 1:30pm.
The next meeting is scheduled for:

• May 17

There will be a Missions Emphasis Sunday on May 3rd. Alex Toorman will be preaching and sharing about Southeast Asia, how the Lord is working there, and how we can participate in that work. 

On May 10th, we will celebrate Mother's Day. The Men's Ministry will be serving a Brunch during our usual Equipping Hour (9-10 AM) and Pastor Jeremiah has a special sermon prepared for the occasion. There will also be a special photo backdrop for pictures. 

 One of the simplest and most meaningful ways we can care for one another is through prayer—and we want to make that as clear and accessible as possible.

If you have a prayer request, you can submit it anytime using this link:
https://fefc.breezechms.com/form/08f3cb

The Men's Ministry Activity for May will be serving our ladies a delicious Mother's Day Brunch before the worship service. For Details and how you can participate, please reach out to Alan Fisher at 1 (575) 640-9170 or alfisher867@gmail.com. 

If you are planning a summer missions trip and desire prayer/financial support from the church please contact a member of the global ministry to team to begin the process or fill out the form on our website. Click on the menu and choose Global Ministry to get started.

Let me challenge you with something.
We all want to see God move—in our lives, in our families, in our church. But historically, when God moves, it’s always been preceded by His people seeking Him in prayer.

So this May, every Tuesday at 7pm, we’re setting aside time for Ignite Prayer.

This isn’t just another event to attend—it’s an invitation to pursue God together. To ask Him to do what only He can do.

And I’d encourage you—don’t just think about coming. Make the decision now to be there. Even if it stretches your schedule, even if it’s not your normal rhythm. Let’s each try to commit to 1, 2, 3 or all four prayer gatherings!

On Mother's Day, May 10th, there will be No Equipping Hour as the Men's Ministry will be serving a Mother's Day Brunch during that time. Hope to see you there!

On May 17th, we will recognize and pray over all of our graduates as they begin a new chapter of their lives. 

     Celebrate Recovery, a 12-Step program based on the Beatitudes about addressing "Hurts, Habits, and Hang-Ups”, meets every Monday night for teaching and testimonies at Temple Baptist on Missouri near Triviz from  6-8 p.m.
There is also the option of every Tuesday at University Community Church on Jordan at University. 6-8 p.m.
To learn more about Celebrate Recovery and/or to sign up, come to a Monday night meeting or call Paul Thomas at 575-914-4365.