If you like to make a joyful noise to the Lord, we have an opportunity for you. We have a choir that is open to
all teenagers and adults. We encourage you to join. The only requirement is that you enjoy singing praise
to God. We will plan to practice two Sundays each month and then sing a special song one Sunday each month.
We would love to have you join us. Here is the schedule for February:
February 12th 4:30 to 5:30 PM
February 19th 4:30 to 5:30 PM
We will be singing during the worship service Sunday morning February 26th
Contact Kirk Zuercher if you have questions.
After Church Lunch Buffet
Our hospitality team provides a delicious buffet meal immediately following the morning service. It is a
great opportunity to make new friends.
After Church Dinners will be:
February 12
March 18
April 22
Deacons and Ministry Leaders Meeting
Sunday, February 12, 2012 at 1:00PM - following the Church Dinner.
Women's Ministry Hightlights
Wow, what an exciting year already! One of our Team Members, Jenn Palmer (and her husband Dave) welcomed their
first child into their family, a baby boy, DJ, was born in December; another Team Member, Hilary Field (and her
husband Pastor Jeremy), are due with their third in May (needless to say, Hilary probably won't be at our
Women's Retreat this year - and she will be sorely missed!). Our Team consists of a variety of women at various
stages of their lives - much like the make-up of Park Forest Baptist Church. Kathy, Sandy, and Estelle have
adult children (and Sandy and Estelle also have grandchildren); Stephenie has adult children; Erin, Jenn, and
Hilary have school age and younger children/babies.
As of this writing, the CRAFT/SCRAPBOOK night had not occurred; however, we do want to mention it as it is an
open night where women can come and do crafts or just enjoy each other's company. We generally have this every
January and if there is enough interest, we could have another one any time of the year. Just let one of the
Women's Team member know you'd like us to have another one.
In February we have a GAME NIGHT scheduled for Saturday, the 25th at the church at 7pm. We plan to have card
games, board games, dice games, etc. Please stay tuned to the bulletin and announcements at church for more
details!
On Friday, March 23rd we have a special PRAYER NIGHT scheduled from 7-9pm at the church. We invite you to
experience the joy and peace of sharing prayer concerns in a group setting and lifting up our praise and
petitions to the Lord. This will be a night of sharing and prayer that we hope will bless and encourage you.
Spring Retreat
And in April, (Friday, April 27 to Sunday, April 29) we have a SeaSide Escape Weekend planned for our annual
Women's Retreat (no, we won't really be going to the beach-but almost like it). In the SeaSide Escape weekend
we will use imagery from the beach to create an environment that refreshes, reinvigorates, and reconnects women
with God and each other...and reminds them to "be still".
Women's lives will be transformed as they explore the stories of Sarah and Hagar to discover the life-changing
power of God's presence in their own lives. Our desire is for women to make new friends as they open their lives
to each other through shared experiences, Bible study, and worship. We hope you can come and receive the lasting,
loving affirmation of God's love.
Again this year it will be held at the Agape Farm near Mount Union. Please feel free to contact Erin Cernuska if
you are interested in helping in any way with the retreat. Registration information about the Retreat will be in upcoming bulletin and
announcements at church.
Children's Ministry Hightlights
Upper Kitchen Cabinets needed
Do you know somebody that is remolding their kitchen and have cabinets to donate?
We can use them in the children’s classrooms. Contact Beth Neumann or Babette Manning.
Indoor Park
Indoor Park is an indoor playground at Park Forest Baptist Church that is open to the public on Tuesday and
Thursday mornings 9:00—11:00AM (now thru the end of March 2012). Indoor Park provides an enjoyable and safe
environment
for preschool children to play & parents to relax and visit with one another.
This is a preschool outreach ministry to the community in which as many as 200 families attend throughout
the
year.
Indoor Park Valentine's Party will be February 14th. We can use your help with the party; 9:00-11:00 AM.
See the signup sheet in the lobby.
As of January 24th there were 205 kids registered for Indoor Park this season! 137 families---it's amazing!
We would like to ask you to start thinking about donating filled plastic eggs for the Easter Party / egg hunt.
We will need about 3,000 eggs!
R.I.O.T. Student Ministries
R.I.O.T. Youth Ministry
(Righteousness in Our Teens)
What’s Up in Youth Ministry?
Well…I am so glad you asked! Last month we had our “Call of Duty” winter retreat at Montrose Bible Conference
in Montrose, PA. We took 42 students and 15 adult leaders. We saw God working as we challenged our young people
that God has a call upon their lives and a mission for them to live out. I wish I could bundle you up and take
you back in time with me so that you could see and experience all that we did and all that God did on our winter
retreat. However, since I can’t, be sure to ask a student about the trip and they’ll be able to tell you how the
weekend impacted them. God is raising up a generation that loves Him and is committed to Him and it is really
exciting to be able to be a part of it.
Also, we have kicked off our student ministry team again called “Cross Trainers”. This is a group of students
who are interested in sharing in the work of the ministry and being trained in “peer care” and “peer evangelism”.
This team joins the youth pastor and adult leaders in shepherding and serving the student ministry. I am so
thankful that God is raising up students in our midst who have a heart for serving and ministering to their peers.
I can already see eternal fruit for the kingdom from their efforts.
Lastly…summer is not too far off! This summer we are focusing on three ministry opportunities. The first is
Lake Ann Camp. Lake Ann this summer is “Week 2” from June 24-30th. This summer we are also planning to put a
lot of energy into local missions with “S.O.S.” This is our week of local ministry combined with other student
ministries from the State College Area. S.O.S. will be the week of July 23rd. Lastly, we will be training a
team of students to serve on a VBS ministry team to assist our Children’s Director with the VBS program from
August 6-10th. Each year God has done amazing things through these opportunities. So please begin check your
calendars and talk with your student about where they might get involved.
It is such a joy to live among and be a part of your teenager’s lives. Thank you for continuing to entrust our
youth team with partnering with you in their spiritual formation. We pray for them and you regularly! We love
you and if there is any way that we can serve you better, please be sure to let me know!
In His Amazing Grace,
Pastor Jeremy
Community News
City Church Valentine Dinner
Friday, February 10th
Park Forest Baptist Church will be hosting this event.
Red Cross Blood Drive
Red Cross Blood Drive Wednesday, March 28th at PFBC
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Youth Ministries Meet Sundays @ Park Forest Baptist Church 6:00-8:15PM
Girls Bible Study (6th-12th grades) Tuesday Evenings
Guys Wing Night Wednesdays 5:45—8:30 PM (Drop off and pick up at the church.)
