Submit News and NotesCONSIGNMENT SALE...Saturday from 7am-1pm!
March 10: Lenten Service at 6:30 pm-- Dinner begins at 5:30 pm.
Easter Lilies-- If you would like to decorate our sanctuary with lilies on Easter Morning in honor, memory or thanksgiving of loved ones, please complete the order form located at the Information Center in the Narthex. The form and check (memo: Easter Lily) can be deposited in the ministry box at the Information Center. Deadline to order is March 14.
How To Know If Your Kids Are On Drugs-- Parents and caregivers will learn reasons why children turn to drugs, behaviors associated with drug abuse, ways to prevent drug abuse and ways to help children who currently abuse. This free workshop is held at Fountain of Life, March 25, 6:30-7:30pm Must RSVP by Thursday March 18, 2010 with Krystal 996-7007.
Worship Survey Results-- If you did not receive the survey results via email, please contact Deb Hayward for a copy.
Lenten Devotions- are available at the Information Center in the narthex. Pick up two, one for you and one for a friend!
1st Communion Milestones-- Starting February 24, many of our youth will be starting 1st Communion classes and on March 21they will take their first communion with their families. A hand-painted stone is available and a visual reminders of the significance of this faith milestone. If you would like to present your loved one with a 1st Communion stone or any of the faith milestones, please fill out the sign up sheet at the Information Center in the Narthex. Cost of each stone is $2.50. Make check payable to Fountain of Life and memo: Milestone.
Altar Flowers for 2010-- Sign up to honor a loved one or celebrate a special day in 2010 at the Information Center in the narthex.
Fountain of Life T-shirts and More!--Check out the display in the Narthex and place your order today!
Offering Envelopes--are available at the Information Center in the Narthex
Phone Directories--are available at the Information Center.
Men's Study Group - The 1st, 2nd and 4th Tuesdays of the month at 7:00 pm. Robert Fix is leading a study on man as a servant leader and in March, Dean Hoegemeyer will lead a study on the Small Catechism. Contact: Robert Fix, 996-2273 or Larry Scott, 996-9871. Contact: Robert Fix, 996-2273.
Thursday Evening Ladies Bible Study- All women are invited to join us for a bible study called -- "That the World May Know" series by Ray Vander Lann. Dinene Crater is leading the series on Thursdays at 7:00pm at the home of Ruth Woods, 290 Cathi Lane. Contact: Dinene Crater at 771-9213 or Ruth Woods at 993-6612.
Dollar Sunday for Habitat for Humanity this Sunday, February 28.
Fill the Eggs! --Purchase eggs from the store or use the recycled eggs, 2 dozen in each bag, while available in the Narthex. Fill the eggs with individually wrapped candy or small toys/stickers. Please tape shut! All eggs are due back by March 31. Drop off in the fellowship hall.
Gospel Egg Hunt-- If you enjoy working with children, please consider helping with the Gospel Egg Hunt. Check out the Gospel Egg Hunt sign-up board in the narthex or contact Rebekah Beal on ways you can serve! Contact information: 993-4447 Ext. 24 or rbeal@triadbiz.rr.com.
Family Promise Hosting Week is March 7-14.-- Areas to serve are meals, evening hosting and overnight hosting. Sign up board is in the narthex. Contact: Peg Ludwig at 259-5449 or Deb Ackerman at 992-6294.
Scheduled Work Day: March 20 -- The BoP are preparing for the work day on March 20 at 8:00am. This is God's house so lets rally together! Sign up in the Narthex listing your work interest (painting, yard work, organizing, etc...)
Pine Needles -- Order some Pine Needles and help support Youth Ministry! We'll be selling March 6 & 7, March 13 & 14, March 20 & 21, and March 27. We'll be working Saturdays 8am-4:30pm and Sundays 1-5pm. Prices per bale are $4.50 for pick up, $5.50 for delivery and $7.00 for delivery and spread.
Mission Ecuador -- Want to expand your mission horizons internationally? Join Team Ecuador for two weeks in Quito, in the beautiful Andes Mountains. Trip dates are 31 July - 13 August. Our team will be leading Vacation Bible School, volunteering at the Spotlight Listeners' Club, serving meals at Pan de Vida and at Zambiza (city dump), assisting with Pan de Vida's annual health fair and doing light construction/repairs at Pan de Vida. Trip cost is $1500 plus airfare. Come see what God has for you as you go "contact Harriet Knox at 932-4622 or harriett.knox@jhf-china.org. Planning meets are the 3rd Sunday of the month in the fellowship hall after the 11:00 worship service.
Meal Clean-up Team -- If you have the gift of helps and like to work behind the scenes, please consider joining the Meal Clean-up Team. This team cleans up after picnics, dinners such as the new member dinners. Sally McCombs is the Clean up Team Coordinator, please contact her at 724-4590/ smccombs488@yahoo.com or Deb Hayward at 993-4447.
Thrivent/Habitat for Humanity Update-- The next habitat build is April 7-12, Wednesday-Saturday. The 7-10 will be building walls and getting it under roof. We need men and women to work! To help cover cost Fountain of Life will have a Dollar Sunday on February 28 to help meet the goal of $10,000 given to the 8 area Lutheran churches who are assisting in this build. Contact: Mark Smith at 613-4257 or Sleep1234drummer@yahoo.com for more information.
Crisis Control-- March's gift of the month is laundry detergent. Drop off is in the fellowship hall.
Fifty and Beyond meets the first Monday of the month in the fellowship hall. If you are 50 years or older you are invited to be a part of this ministry at Fountain of Life. Contact Sharon Bowman, 993-5102
March's Monthly Meeting/Potluck-- is Monday, March 1st at 6:00 pm. If you are 50 or older, you are invited to join this ministry. In addition to social events, we serve in and outside Fountain of Life. For more information, contact Sharon Bowman at 993-5102 or email her at SCBowman@aol.com.
Men's Group Contacts are Kevin Crater at 771-9213 and Ray Adams at 996-0227.
Help Recycle and the Men's Ministry-- A blue container is in the fellowship hall with a list of acceptable items that the Men's Ministry receives $$ for. Take a look. Thanks!
Upcoming Bowling Night The Men's group is sponsoring bowling at Countryside Lanes on Sunday, February, 28 at 5:30pm. The cost is $10 for pizza and bowling or $5 if you just want to eat and fellowship. Please e-mail Kevin at kvncrater@yahoo.com or sign up on the sheet in the Narthex. We have availability for up to 30 bowlers.
Men's Softball Team-- Sign up at the Information Center in the narthex or contact Coach Allen Hall at 595-2916 for more information.
Women of the Word-- a publication for ladies at Fountain of Life is sent via email.If you would like to receive copy via email or a hard copy, please call the church office.
LWML Mite Boxes --are available at the Information Center in the fellowship hall. Women and families are invited to drop their pennies and /or change into the mite box at the end of the day. On the first Sunday of the month, all mite boxes are collected and placed in the large mite box at the Information Center in the narthex. All mites go toward mission. Contact: Joan Robins, 996-6806
Fountain of Books:--Our March book choice is Pillars of the Earth or book of your choice. Check next week's News and Notes for meeting date, time and place. Contact Paula Speaks, 671-3179.
Joyce Meyer Conference--A free Joyce Meyer Conference (www.joycemeyer.org) will be held at the Lawrence Joel Coliseum in Winston Salem on March 18-20. The women at Fountain of Life are planning to attend Friday, March 19 at 7:00 pm. If you would like to attend, please sign up at the Information Center in the narthex. Contact: Paula Speaks, 691-3179.
Our next Bible Study-- We're still doing our Nooma series. Join us for a great study. Call Emily, 782-8068, with any questions! Thanks!
During the school year we will have monthly meetings for Boost (3-5th) on the second Sunday afternoon of the month, bi-monthly meetings for Core (6-8th) on the first and third Sunday afternoons of the month, and weekly evening meetings for the Edge (9-12th); Please check emails, mail, and the newsletter for details and variations in schedule. If you need to be added to the contact list, please contact Emily: 782-8068 or ebeckwith@triadbiz.rr.com. or 993-4447, ext. 15.
This Sunday, 2/28--Edge (9-12th) 6:00-8:30pm = Noona night + Adventure.
PINE NEEDLES-- Order some Pine Needles and help support Youth Ministry! We'll be selling March 6 & 7, March 13 & 14, March 20 & 21, and March 27. We'll be working Saturdays 8am-4:30pm and Sundays 1-5pm. Prices per bale are $4.50 for pick up, $5.50 for delivery and $7.00 for delivery and spread.
OPEN YOUTH ROOM-- WEDNESDAYS 3-6pm Come hang out Wednesdays after school! Invite your friends to come hang out, have a snack, play wii, pool, air hockey, ping pong, or other games. Enjoy the youth room and just kick back! Bring snacks to share!
If you have a passion for health and would like to join our team, please call Deb Hayward, 993-4447.
YOGA ! - Bring a mat, towel, drink and a friend! Our next yoga date is March 27 at 10:00am.
Line Dancing -- Mark your calendar now for April 17. More details to follow!
Spring Softball Team-- We hope to have both men and coed teams this year! Allen Hall has stepped up to the plate to coach the men and Rebekah Beal plans to coach the coed, but is looking for an assistant. If you are interested in playing or assisting Rebekah, please sign up at the Information Center in the narthex. For more information contact Allen at 595-2916 or Rebekah at 993-4447 Ext. 24.
Sunday Mornings:Now-April 4--Focus on the Family presents "Your Child" to help us understand the Essentials of Discipline: What's OK, What's Not and What Works, with Dr. James Dobson. This seminar course recognizes that parenthood is a challenging and rewarding experience, but we sometimes forget to enjoy the journey. Dr. James Dobson provides answers, insight and solutions to the challenge of discipline. This course promises to help us acquire practical understanding, biblical principles and encouragement to shape our children's wills without breaking their spirits, with the confidence of a positive discipline approach. The class will be led by Kristy Augustine during the Sunday School hour. If you have children, please come and join us! Contact Kristy Augustine at 595-4658 for more information.
During the school year we will have monthly meetings for Boost (3rd - 5th ) on the second Sunday afternoon of the month. Please check emails, mail, and the newsletter for details and variations in schedule. If you need to be added to the contact list, please contact Rebekah Beal, DCE Intern for Children's Ministry at 993-4447 Ext. 24 or at rbeal@triadbiz.rr.com.
February 28th 12:15PM - 2:00PM Scavenger Hunt-- seeing God's interaction with us at home, school, church, and much more. Working together as a team to figure out clues to find items which This event is for children who are 1st - 5th grade. Please sign up in the Narthex under Children's Ministry.
Gospel Egg Hunt -- April 3rd, 2010 10:30AM-12:00PM
Preschool Ministry-- is starting up at Fountain of Life. They will have their first activity March 13th at 10:30-12:00pm We will be painting. Sign up in the narthex.
Mark your calendar:--for Vacation Bible School June 27th-July 1st, 2010.
Next week of Hosting for Family Promise: March 7-14, 2010. There are many ways to serve! Contact our coordinating team if you would like to serve. Family Promise Coordinating Team Peg Ludwig: Volunteer Coordinator, Deb Ackerman, Louise Jacobsen & Courtney Youngblood, Assistant Volunteer Coordinators
CONSIGNMENT SALE--Mark your calendar! March 4, 5 & 6, 2010. Come shop for gently used children's items in the fellowship hall and support our Preschool Scholarship fund. 993-4447, ext 23.
WEE CARE Cereal Collection--Begins March 1-19. Help us support Crisis Control and bring an unopened box of cereal, any size or brand. We are trying to top last year's collection of 333 boxes! Donations can be placed in the box in the fellowship hall.
REGISTRATION for 2010-11 school year--is well underway. Call today for a tour or more information!
Build a relationship with others as your relationship with Christ grows. Small groups are meeting monthly all around Fountain of Life! A brochure of current small groups is at the Information Center in the Narthex. If you have not signed up to be in a group or if you would like more information, please contact: Deb Hayward at 993-4447 or folchurch@triadbiz.rr.com.
New Small Group -- Parents of children with special needs or learning differences will have an introduction meeting Saturday, March 13 at 6:30 pm at the home of Theresa Paige, 980 Huntington Run Lane, 310-4047. Contact: Jon Gromatzky at 992-9212 or jonathan.gromatzky@daimler.com.
Small Group for Preschool Moms -- This new small group plans to meet the 1st Thursday of the month at 10:30 am in room #7. If you would like more information on this group, contact Rebekah Beal at 993-4447.
Small Group for Parents with Teens-- Meets the 3rd Sun of the month at the home of Dave & Donna Fisher, 186 Rockford Rd, Kernersville. Contact: Jill Lindstrom, 595-6128, Donna Fisher 254-3119.
"The Shepherd's Crook" -- A Knitting/Crocheting Small Group -- will meet March 14, from 6-8 pm at Karen Robins apt, 230 Hopkins Rd Apt C109. If you would be interested in being in a small group who meets monthly to knit/crochet and have small group time, please contact Deb Hayward.
20/30's Small Group This Small group meets the first and third Thursday of the month. Contact: Rachel Orsborn, 293-4953 or rachel.orsborn@gmail.com for more information.
Family Small Group-This "kid" friendly Small Group meets the 2nd Sunday of the month at Fountain of Life after the 11:00 service. For more information contact Joe and Tina Rogers at 993-8587.
Singles Small Group - meets the 3rd Sunday of the month. Call Karin Lennon at 306-2255 for more specifics.
Young Adult Small Group - Our next bible study will be Thurs night (because of lent), March 4th from 6-8pm in the youth room. We're still doing our Nooma series. Join us for a great study! Call Emily, 782-8068, with any questions! Thanks!
STP Meeting-- Our next Small Group Facilitator's meeting is March 21 following the 11:00 Worship Service in the fellowship hall.
Singles Small Group meets at the home of Karin Lennon, 1050 Season Chase Road. If you would like more information about this small group, please call Karin Lennon at 306-2255.