March2012

"Search the Bible as a whole, shaking the whole tree. Read it rapidly, as you would 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

Day 1, Luke 1: Preparing for Jesus’ arrival Day 8, John 3: A conversation with JesusDay 2, Luke 2: The story of Jesus’ birth Day 9, John 14: Jesus’ final instructionsDay 3, Mark 1: The beginning of Jesus’ ministry Day 10, John 17: Jesus’ prayer for his disciplesDay 4, Mark 9: A day in the life of Jesus Day 11, Matthew 26: Betrayal and arrestDay 5, Matthew 5: The Sermon on the Mount Day 12, Matthew 27: Jesus’ execution on a crossDay 6, Matthew 6: The Sermon on the Mount Day 13, John 20: ResurrectionDay 7, Luke 15: Parables of Jesus Day 14, Luke 24: Jesus’ appearance after resurrectionGlad to be your pastor,

Jeremy

Magnolia

"Every person -a place to serve anda place to belong."

Baptist Church

720 S. MagnoliaAnaheim, CA

92804

The Messenger

Everyone is invited to come and watch the kids compete!

Saturday, March 3rd in

Leuschner Hall

9am - 2pm

Children’s Department needs 5,000 pieces of INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED CANDY that will fi t inside plastic Easter eggs. Please drop off the bags of candy in the church offi ce. Thanks for your continued support. If you can assist on Saturday, April 7th please let Steve Spykerman know.

EASTEREGG STRAVAGANZA

coming soon!

Join us onSunday, March 11th

andSunday, March 25th

7:00pmMBC Leuschner Hall

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

Hume Depositsare 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!

H U G E Y A R DS A L E

March 3, 2012 8am - 1pm,

on the MBC Front lawn

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 offi ce.

AuctioneerLindsey Climer

Will be catching the bids in

Leuschner Hallon March 31st

Don't miss all the fun of the

Silent Auction 4:30pm

Dinner at 5:00pm

Auction begins at6:00pm

Buy your dinner tickets from one of

the youth.

Magnolia Children Frontline Student Ministry

LAUNCHYoung Adult

Magnolia Daycare

ALL CHURCHBENEFIT AUCTION

ALL CHURCH WORKDAY

MARCH 10THWe could use your help!

Spend the day at Descanso Gardens

Women’s Ministry is hosting a day for the Women to go to

Decanso Gardens on Saturday, March 17th

Only $15.00 (includes Transportation, Entrance & Tram Ride)

Buy your tickets on Sundayin the courtyard between services

or for more information, phone Danna at 714-343-8420.

You can check out the Gardens at: www.DescansoGardens.org

Stonecroft Bible Studies for Women

The Study will be 12 lessons on Genesis chapter 1.

Starting Monday, March 12th 9:30am

Overflow RoomPhone Barbara Hill

for more information714-761-4012

Men's Breakfastat Hometown Buffet

on Katella and Euclid

March 31st.Time: 7:30am – 9am

Cost: $7.70 per person Includes: a breakfast buffet,

Omelette bar and Coffee.

If you bring a visitor they are FREE.For more information talk with: Gene Gatch; 714.774.7036 or Dan Guerrero; 714.794.9729

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!”

Men's Retreat April 13-15, 2012

Sign up with

Dan Guerrero

or Gene Gatch

SeniorAdultsMonthly Luncheon

Leuschner Hall11:00am March 29th

$3.00 Per Person

WOMEN

WOMENpraying for

March 20th ~ 6:30pmHome of Lois Farr

Messiah in the

Passover

Presented byMichael Cohen

of

Chosen PeopleMinistries

Tuesday, April 3rd

For dinner tickets call the church office or stop by the Information Booth on Sunday.

NEW STUDY

Women's Ministry Men's Ministry

Pageant Of The Masters

in Laguna Beach

Sunday, August 19th

$17.00for information or to buy

tickets contact Danna Bone.

Special Pre-Saledeal on Tickets to

Buy your ticket before April 30th

MARCH3rd Yard Sale, Church Front Lawn 8:00 am AWANA Grand Prix, Leuschner Hall 9:00 am

10th All Church Workday 8:00am

16th-18th JH Retreat

31st All Church Benefit Auction 5:00pm

on March 11th

(714) 827-0553

Offi ce Hours: 8:30am - 3:30pm

Monday - Thursday

www.magnoliabaptist.org

email: staff@magnoliabaptist.org

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Magnolia Baptist Church720 S. Magnolia AvenueAnaheim, CA 92804

Easter Week in April

April 1st Palm Sunday, Special Services 9am & 10:45am

April 6th Good Friday Service 7:00pm

Arpil 3rd Passover Dinner Leuschner Hall 6:30pm

April 8th Easter Sunday Services 9am & 10:45am