Becoming a Woman of Freedom
Based on the book by Cynthia Heald
Ladies only, 6-7pm, Facilitator: Shannon Simonds
• Identifying burdens
• Laying aside past struggles

Live Like You Were Dying
Men Only; 6-7pm; Facilitator: Cullen Wallace
• Live with a sense of urgency, eternity & priority
• Make more time for relationships
• Do the unexpected in love

Breaking Free
Mixed, 6-7pm, Facilitator: Pauline Edgar
• Compassionate, confidential
• Support from other Christians
• Breaking free from depression, bad relationships, bad habits, unforgiveness & anger

The Dream Giver
Based on the book by Bruce Wilkinson
Mixed, 6-7pm, Facilitator: Jim Gallagher
• Identify and overcome obstacles the keep you from living the life you were created for
• Practical, biblical keys to fulfilling your dreams
• Pursuing the dreams God gives you

Cooking 101
Mixed, 6-7pm, Facilitator: Chef Joey Bridgers
• Need a new recipe?
• Dinner ideas for a busy family
• Basic cooking skills

Feasts of the Lord – Part II
Mixed, 6-7pm, Facilitator: Mike Scholes
• What happened to Israel Historically in the feasts
• How Christ fulfilled prophetically what was forshadowed prophetically in the feasts
• These truths applied to believers and to the Church corporately

ReGenerate
A new fellowship of young adults
Mixed, for college students and young adults; Facilatators: Pastor Jerauld and Anna Rekow
Choir room across from the office, 6-7pm
• A community of young adults who passionately love Jesus
• Powerful worship
• Solid teaching
• Opportunities to serve

And check our our new Life Classes

Retro is defined as “reminiscent of things from the past.” In this series, Pastor Osbon draws our attention to the timeless truths of God’s Word so that we can win over worry, defeat discouragement, conquer criticism and adjust our attitude.

Catch up on Pastor Shell’s May Sermon series here.

And be sure to come to church on May 30th dressed for Retro Day, there will be a prize for the “best” dressed.

Our missionaries report that thousands upon thousands around the world are coming to the saving knowledge of Jesus Christ and you Smyrna AG are part of that great harvest. So, thank you for loving your fellowman, for praying, for giving and for sending our missionaries to take the Gospel to those who have never heard. Thanks again!

Until All Have Heard,
Jeff Herman
Missions Director

Bob and Lynn Aston, our new missionaries to children wrote, “God bless you and your church so much. We are honored to be a part of your ministry team”.

Dr. Ron Marcotte is our new Healthcare missionary to Ecuador and wrote, “Thank you so very much for such a generous commitment. What a blessing! May God bless you and my Smyrna AG family.”
Bethany and Woody Griggs are our missionaries to an orphanage in Kenya and they wrote, “We praise God for His provision for us through Smyrna Assembly. We were supported by the prayers of our church while we were in Kenya and since our return, and now you are partnering with us financially that Christ’s name might be known in Oyuma, Migori, Kenya, and to the ends of the earth. We thank God for you”.

James and Maxine Andrews are our missionaries to Taiwan and james wrote, “Thank you for the notification that Smyrna Assembly will continue their financial support of our ministry in Taiwan. I want to express my deep appreciation to you and Smyrna Assembly for your support of our ministries here for almost 45 years.”

Now I would like to add my thanks to each of you for your continued support for our missionaries both prayerfully and financially. Thank you Smyrna AG

Until All Have Heard,
Jeff Herman
Missions Director

New Testament Foundations

You don’t want to miss this 3rd class in the Biblical Studies series on New Testament Foundations. Please sign up in the foyer or email glenda@smyrnaassembly.com to register for the class.

Saturdays, March 6, 13, 20 & 27
Smyrna Assembly of God Fellowship Hall
9:00AM – 2:30PM
Cost: $50 (includes course workbook)
Bring a sack lunch.

EVERYONE: “The Lord is not slow in keeping His promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance.” II Peter 3:9 NIV

EVERY WAY: “I have become all things to all men so that by all possible means I might save some.” I Corinthians 9:22 NIV

These have been The Assemblies of God Mission Themes for the past 3 years. It spells out in no uncertain terms that we are to go “everywhere”, talk to “everyone” and in “everyway” possible present a clear and precise presentation of the Gospel of Jesus Christ to all those who have never heard. Over the last several weeks Pastor and the staff have preached and taught on “OUTFLOW’, “Outward Focused Living in a Self-focused World’. As children of God, our focus should be centered where our Lord and Savior had His focus “to seek and to save that which was lost” or to put it another way borrowing a phrase from the sermon Bill Strickland preached last year, “The heart-beat of God is SOULS”. As we obey God’s commands and seek to be more like Jesus our OUTFLOW or heart-beat will be for souls also. I would like to share some facts with you that I received from James Davis, cofounder of Billion Soul.

1. Africa has 600 million Christians and per missiologist Philip Jenkins, this is the greatest shift in world history.
2. China Has 45,000 new converts per day with 130 million Christians.
3. India has nearly 15,000 come to Christ each day with 5 million decisions in 2009.
4. Indonesia, a Muslim nation, has some of the largest churches in the world and the Christian population has grown from 1.3 million 40 years ago to 11 million today.
5. In Vietnam, Protestant Christianity grew 600 percent this decade.
6. The small island of Fiji had 200 church plants in 2009.
7. In Uganda, leaders planted 1200 churches last year and are targeting 1 million new believers in 2010.
8. In the U. S., signs of spiritual awakening are dawning as the Thomas Road Baptist Church baptized 1300 people last year.
9. Korea sends more missionaries than any nation on earth.
10. Nigeria hosts the largest prayer meeting in the world with 2 million each December.

These facts show that God is moving greatly throughout the world. You, Smyrna Assembly, are a part of that great move. As we partner with over 60 missionaries and mission groups we are touching souls world- wide but there is more yet for us to do and that brings us back to “Outward Focused Living”. In our everyday lives we need to be ready to take every opportunity to touch our fellowman with the love of God and to share that love with our families, friends, fellow workers, and all those that God puts in our daily paths. I want to thank each of you for your faithfulness in Faith Promise giving and in prayer. I do believe that the heart of this great church is to reach “souls” , “Everywhere, Everyone and Everyway”. Thank you once more!

Until All Have Heard,
Jeff Herman
Missions Director

Have you considered what you will give to Missions in 2010? If you have not yet made a Faith Promise, please prayerfully ask the Lord what He would have you to do. No amount is too small….with everyone giving something we will be able to support our current Missionaries and hopefully add more. You may pick-up a Faith Promise Card at the Connection Center in the Main Foyer. Thank You for Giving to Missions!

Matters of business will include presenting the 2009 Financial Report, the 2010 Budget and one By-Law amendment for congregational approval as well as electing two (2) Board Members for three (3) year terms.

Everyone is encouraged to attend; however, only official active voting members are eligible to vote on or speak to matters presented. If you are a voting member, please click on the link below to print a copy of a Board Member Nomination Form which must be signed and returned by Sunday, February 7th. You may also obtain a copy of the form at the Information Booth in the main foyer.

**Click HERE for Official Board Member Nomination Form**

I hope that you will make every effort to join with us for the 2010 Annual Church Celebration on Sunday, February 21st at 6pm. And as always, I continue to be….

Amazed by His Grace,
Shell Osbon
Lead Pastor

If you’re tired of living a self-focused life then this series is for you! Get ready to be transformed as Pastor Osbon takes us on a journey into living outward-focused lives!

Part 1: Welcome to the Party
Part 1: Notes

Part 2: Fill ‘Er Up
Part 2: Notes

The entire church family, from elementary age and up, will meet in the main sanctuary for a Special Appearance of Buzz Lightyear, Woody and the gang! Then the children will be dismissed to their own Service with Buzz & Woody as Pastor Osbon presents the final Sunday morning Message of 2009 to the Adults entitled “To Infinity and Beyond”!

Bring your family and friends along as we take a journey into the future to see what God has in store for the Family of Friends at Smyrna Assembly!

Loving God! Loving People! Loving Life!

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