I don’t know about you but every beautiful warm day we have had lately makes me that much more ready for spring. I am tired of the cold and snow like we have had. Each year as the cold winter days and gray gloomy skies linger, I get anxious for the warmth and beauty of spring. There is just something about seeing all the gorgeous flowers starting to grow and blossom, seeing the trees begin to come to life with leaves of green, feeling and sensing the excitement of this magnificent season. As a bonus for me, I know that fishing is about to get really, really good. I look forward to the opportunity to be out on the lake enjoying time with friends and family catching fish (or at least trying). You might say that yes, it’s true, I’m getting fishing fever!

It is also my prayer that you are getting ‘fishing fever’ as well. All of us are to be fishermen in our walk with Jesus. In the book of Matthew chapter 4 and verses 18-22, Jesus tells us to, “Come follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.” Each one of us is called to carry the gospel message to the world. This can be done in so many ways; we can share with others through the Word of God, we can visit with them and tell them the story of Jesus and we can also share by living our lives in a manner that reflects Christ and His love. So many times, we make excuses saying that this is not our job or our responsibility; that is what we pay the preacher for. Yes, it is my job, but it is not my job alone. Jesus in this passage is speaking to each one of us. You may say, “I don’t know how to ‘fish’ or I’m not qualified.” I recently ran across a test that you can take to see if you are qualified to share the love of Jesus. In a book written by Charles Swindoll, he shared the following test: stand right in front of a mirror and breathe directly on the mirror. If it fogs up you are qualified. Each one of us can be ‘fishers of men’ and besides we don’t have to go all alone; remember Jesus said, “Follow me,” which means He will go with us and help us all the way. 

Friends, it’s time to go fishing, let’s go catch some ‘fish’ for Him. Get out into the world and share the GOOD NEWS OF THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST!

Because we’re His,

Michael Tunnell

LOCATION: SAMA Thrift Store

Volunteers needed to help sort through donations
at the SAMA Thrift Store. The store receives many
donations a day, and our goal is to help them fold
& sort linens and curtains. Meet at the donation
door at 1PM. 

 Every woman of the church is welcome to attend the meetings. They will be discussing events, mission projects, church projects, fundraisers & more.

Snacks provided.

We would love to hear your opinions and ideas for the church.

LOCATION: Maranatha Bible Camp

The Youth Group (7-12 Grade) will be going to Maranatha Bible Camp for a Winter Retreat, based around te story of the prodigal son. The retreat will include lessons and activities at camp & a trip to Springfield for Winter Jam on March 22.

Cost is $70. This price includes lodging, food, activities, retreat shirts & booklet, and a ticket for Winter Jam.

To ensure you receive a retreat shirt, please complete your registration by March 5th. Registrations submitted after this date will not guarantee a shirt.

Click the button below for more detailed information & to register. Questions? See Jacob Haught

LOCATION: Branson, MO

For those that purchased tickets to see David at Sight & Sound Theater, there will be sign up sheets in the foyer to ride the church van & for lunch.

If you plan to ride in the church van sign up by March 23rd.
If you are driving separately & plan to join the group for lunch, please sign up by March 23rd.

Important information about Sight & Sound Theaters:

•  Arrive 45 minutes prior to 3:30pm show.
•  Due to the nature of their productions, late arrivals are not guaranteed to be seated until intermission if late to the show.
• Tickets will be given out at the theater by Michael Tunnell in the theater lobby.

Help stock the SAMA Food Pantry by participating in a food challenge, sponsored by Thrivent.

Donations Needed:
Canned Goods
Nonperishable items
Personal hygiene items

Janet Lindner, Thrivent will match $1 for every food item up to $2000.

Drop off items at Janet Lindner, Thrivent
26 Public Square, Stockton.

or at the table in the church entryway

Christian Church Family,

Thank you for all the words of kindness in our time of sorrow, through cards, calls, and acts of kindness. Thank you to the church ladies for the wonderful meal after the service. Mike, you did a wonderful job celebrating Eddi’s life. Our church family has been and will always be a blessing to the Neal Family.

Thank you for your kindness at this trying time,

Patricia Neal & Family

Volunteering is a great way to use the gifts God has given you to serve others. Volunteers are the heartbeat to making ministry happen.
Whether you enjoy teaching kids, welcoming people, serving others, we have a place for you!

Want to know more about a certain ministry?
Send us an email with your questions! sccsecretary1@gmail.com

Each of you should use whatever gift you have received to serve others, as faithful stewards of God’s grace in its various forms.
1 Peter 4:10

"Christ be with me, Christ within me. Christ behind me, Christ before me. Christ beside me, Christ to win me. Christ to comfort and restore me. Christ beneath me, Christ above me. Christ in quiet, Christ in danger. Christ in hearts of all that love me." -- St. Patrick

This quote strikes my heart with how I want to live. Everything that I am, everything I do, I want Christ to be center. Being more like Jesus isn't an over night process. It's a commitment of love, sacrifice, and intentionality. Reflecting a Christ centered heart, like St. Patrick describes, shouldn't be a checklist of accomplishments. It should be a lifestyle of loving God with a passion and loving others with that same passion. Romans 12:10 says "Be devoted to one another in love. Honor one another above yourselves." To be devoted in love with one another, we the church must strive for a Christ centered life. I know you can name many relationships in your life from parents, siblings, spouse, children, and friends. In those relationships we take the time to learn and grow iwth those we love. The same can be said about our relationship with Jesus.

Take time this month to have Christ be with you, within you, behind you, and before you.