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At the close of our service on Sunday, we sang the song Living Hope; a great response to the promises fulfilled in Christ's death and resurrection and a reminder to us this week of the joyous hope we have in Jesus. As we reflect on that hope this week, I encourage you to go beyond the songs and instead to the scripture upon which they're based. In the case of this particular song, here's a passage from Romans that has been on my mind this week that I pray is a blessing to you as well.
- Pastor Rob
Romans 5:1-11 (ESV)
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die—but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
Ladies, join us for Crafternoons! || 4/11/26 || 1:00 - 4:00 PM || The Porch at The Springs
Crafternoons is an open house time for fellowship where women can bring their own craft (BYOC) and chat. Women can bring crafts or other projects to work on.
We will meet in The Porch (the Women's Ministry Room) every month on the 2nd Saturday. It's a come as you want, leave as you need from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.
Special Congregational Meeting || 4/12/26 || 4:30 PM || The Springs Worship Center
The Springs Elders are calling a special congregational meeting on April 12th at 4:30 PM. This meeting is being held to communicate timely information about questions and needs related to our church facility. We had intended to communicate these at our annual congregational meeting back on March 1st, but due to other important matters, we felt it better to share about our facility at another separate meeting.
Veteran's Coming Home Lunch || 4/15/26
We are in need of volunteers to serve at the luncheon. If you have donations, please bring them to the church by Sunday, April 12th. You can drop donations off in the cabinet located next to the Local Missions counter, by the Worship Center doors.
Youth Spring Retreat || 4/17 - 4/19
Our Youth (7th - 12th grade) are heading to Sky Ranch Cave Springs in Quapaw, OK for a weekend of fun and spiritual renewal! This year’s theme will be This Changes Everything. Please be praying for God to work through this intentional time away! There is still time for students to get registered! Learn more & sign up here: Spring Retreat ’26 Registration
Ladies Bunco || 4/18/26 || 7:00 - 9:00 PM || The Springs Room 124
Come and enjoy a fun ladies night out at The Springs Church hosted by our Women's Ministry. Feel free to bring guests!
Baby & Child Dedications || 4/19/26
Each year we offer parents the opportunity to dedicate their child to the Lord during one of our Sunday services. This is a great milestone in the life of a child as we recognize our need for God's help to "train up a child in the way that he should go." If you would like to have your child participate, please sign up by April 12th at the Sign-Up Table in the Lobby or email Kristy Grell: kristy@thesprings.church
Pastoral Care Team || 4/23/26 - 5/4/26
April 21st - 27th, 9 individuals from The Springs (Zach and Kristy Grell, Donnae Grimm, Lauren Sayler, Rob Keeney, Sara Iverson, Bev Dirksen, Ken and Tracy Coleman) will attend a Missions Summit in Budapest, Hungary. Prayers are greatly appreciated for safe travel, learning from and encouraging local missionaries. On April 27th, Zach and Kristy Grell and Ken and Tracy Coleman will travel to the country where the “A-Family” lives. They will spend time leading a retreat for the A-family and their co-workers. Prayers are also appreciated for this time and that it will be a great refreshment to all who attend. *If you would like to give towards the Pastoral Care Team specifically, you can do so by contacting the church office (office@thesprings.church) or by mailing a check directly to The Springs (note: Pastoral Care Team). If anyone would like more details on the A-family and the Pastoral Care team, please contact Tracy Coleman at 417-894-5233.
- Ladies, Join us for Crafternoons!
- Special Congregational Meeting
- Veteran's Coming Home Lunch
- Youth Spring Retreat
- Women's Bunco
- Baby & Child Dedications
- Pastoral Care Team
At the close of our service on Sunday, we sang the song Living Hope; a great response to the promises fulfilled in Christ's death and resurrection and a reminder to us this week of the joyous hope we have in Jesus. As we reflect on that hope this week, I encourage you to go beyond the songs and instead to the scripture upon which they're based. In the case of this particular song, here's a passage from Romans that has been on my mind this week that I pray is a blessing to you as well.
- Pastor Rob
Romans 5:1-11 (ESV)
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God's love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit who has been given to us.
For while we were still weak, at the right time Christ died for the ungodly. For one will scarcely die for a righteous person—though perhaps for a good person one would dare even to die—but God shows his love for us in that while we were still sinners, Christ died for us. Since, therefore, we have now been justified by his blood, much more shall we be saved by him from the wrath of God. For if while we were enemies we were reconciled to God by the death of his Son, much more, now that we are reconciled, shall we be saved by his life. More than that, we also rejoice in God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have now received reconciliation.
Ladies, join us for Crafternoons! || 4/11/26 || 1:00 - 4:00 PM || The Porch at The Springs
Crafternoons is an open house time for fellowship where women can bring their own craft (BYOC) and chat. Women can bring crafts or other projects to work on.
We will meet in The Porch (the Women's Ministry Room) every month on the 2nd Saturday. It's a come as you want, leave as you need from 1:00 - 4:00 PM.
Special Congregational Meeting || 4/12/26 || 4:30 PM || The Springs Worship Center
The Springs Elders are calling a special congregational meeting on April 12th at 4:30 PM. This meeting is being held to communicate timely information about questions and needs related to our church facility. We had intended to communicate these at our annual congregational meeting back on March 1st, but due to other important matters, we felt it better to share about our facility at another separate meeting.
Veteran's Coming Home Lunch || 4/15/26
We are in need of volunteers to serve at the luncheon. If you have donations, please bring them to the church by Sunday, April 12th. You can drop donations off in the cabinet located next to the Local Missions counter, by the Worship Center doors.
Youth Spring Retreat || 4/17 - 4/19
Our Youth (7th - 12th grade) are heading to Sky Ranch Cave Springs in Quapaw, OK for a weekend of fun and spiritual renewal! This year’s theme will be This Changes Everything. Please be praying for God to work through this intentional time away! There is still time for students to get registered! Learn more & sign up here: Spring Retreat ’26 Registration
Ladies Bunco || 4/18/26 || 7:00 - 9:00 PM || The Springs Room 124
Come and enjoy a fun ladies night out at The Springs Church hosted by our Women's Ministry. Feel free to bring guests!
- When: Saturday, April 18th
- Time: 7:00 - 9:00 PM
- Where: The Springs Room 124
- Bring a snack to share!
Baby & Child Dedications || 4/19/26
Each year we offer parents the opportunity to dedicate their child to the Lord during one of our Sunday services. This is a great milestone in the life of a child as we recognize our need for God's help to "train up a child in the way that he should go." If you would like to have your child participate, please sign up by April 12th at the Sign-Up Table in the Lobby or email Kristy Grell: kristy@thesprings.church
Pastoral Care Team || 4/23/26 - 5/4/26
April 21st - 27th, 9 individuals from The Springs (Zach and Kristy Grell, Donnae Grimm, Lauren Sayler, Rob Keeney, Sara Iverson, Bev Dirksen, Ken and Tracy Coleman) will attend a Missions Summit in Budapest, Hungary. Prayers are greatly appreciated for safe travel, learning from and encouraging local missionaries. On April 27th, Zach and Kristy Grell and Ken and Tracy Coleman will travel to the country where the “A-Family” lives. They will spend time leading a retreat for the A-family and their co-workers. Prayers are also appreciated for this time and that it will be a great refreshment to all who attend. *If you would like to give towards the Pastoral Care Team specifically, you can do so by contacting the church office (office@thesprings.church) or by mailing a check directly to The Springs (note: Pastoral Care Team). If anyone would like more details on the A-family and the Pastoral Care team, please contact Tracy Coleman at 417-894-5233.
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