Pastor’s Note:

            

Spring has finally come, and I am delighted.  There are many exciting things planned for this spring here at Bigelow.  I hope you will take some time to consider each, and to participate in as many of these growth opportunities as possible. 

 

Core Seminars Begin

The first of our Core Seminars begins on Sunday, April 3, at 5:00 pm.  This seminar  is for all the men (young and old) who attend Bigelow Church, and  will last four weeks, meeting for one hour each week. 

 

I believe that this seminar will provide a good foundation for growth in our individual families, and in our church family.  We will seek to understand God’s design for the family, and the man’s place in this family.  May God help each man among us to become Mighty Men!  See you Sunday, April 3, at 5:00 pm in the basement dining room.

 

Women’s Retreat

Lest the women feel left out, the women of Bigelow Church will have their annual retreat on April 15 & 16 at Scioto Hills.  This year’s theme is “Who Am I?”  The retreat speaker is Susan Dernlan. 

 

I believe that this retreat will be of great benefit to the woman who desires to know who she is in Christ.  The cost is $50.00.  If you are not able to pay for the retreat, then please go ahead and sign up anyway.  Provisions have been made to cover the cost of the retreat for those unable to pay at this time.  We don’t want money to be a barrier to enjoying this wonderful weekend.   

 

Paul Harper’s Back
Each year it is our privilege to have Pastor Paul Harper of England with us.  This year he will be with us on Sunday morning, April 17 at 10:45 am.  He will also be preaching on Monday, April 18 and Tuesday, April 19 at 7:00 pm.  Please make plans to attend and  invite others to come with you.  Paul brings great understanding and insights into God’s Word, and he also brings great excitement in his preaching.  See you at the meetings.

 

Family Worship Guides

I have been encouraged by the comments made about the usefulness of the weekly Family Worship Guide.  I want to encourage each family at Bigelow to use the guide to help your continued growth in Christ.  The FWG is designed to facilitate further discussion of and application of the weekly sermon.  

 

It is good here to remind us of our philosophy of ministry:  To build strong families through practical biblical instruction with frequent evaluation.  The FWG is just one of the tools we have designed to help accomplish our philosophy of ministry.  If you haven‘t been using it, then please start today.   

 

Staff Addition Update
We, the elders, are continuing to discuss the importance and priority of adding additional staff.  We want to make sure that we have collected enough pertinent data to make an informed decision, and have spent adequate time in prayer on this issue.  We would ask that you pray for us as we seek to make wise and godly decisions in this matter.  We will keep you informed on the matter. 

 

Thank You
It is my continued privilege to serve as the pastor of Bigelow Church.  I so appreciate your prayers for our church and her leaders.  I also appreciate your faithful attendance, service, and giving.  May God continue the good work He began among us.

 

Pastor Frank