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Generally, our weekday evening activities will be cancelled when the Unit 5 schools have closed or have dismissed early.  For any other cancellations (including Sunday activities) please listen to radio station WJBC, 1230AM for details.

Devotions

Daily Devotions
For an exceptional source of free, Bible based, internet devotions, visit www.hutchcraft.com and subscribe to "A Word with You".  Each morning you will have a new message that prepares you for what lies ahead in the coming day . . . but whoever listens to Me will live in safety and be at ease, without fear of harm.
Proverbs 1:44

Announcements

Deacon Ordination Service
You are invited to attend the Deacon Ordination service on Sunday, February 28^th for Mitch Kropp and Dave Lander.
          2:00 P.M. - Ordination Council
          3:00 P.M. - Ordination Service
          4:00 P.M. - Reception following the service.

Care Ministry Team
There will be a short meeting immediately following the worship service on Sunday, February 28^th for those currently serving on the Care Ministry Team and anyone who is interested in joining this ministry.

Easter Egg Hunt Organization Meeting
There will be a short meeting immediately following the morning worship service on Sunday, March 7^th for those who are willing to help with the Easter Egg Hunt.  Your help is needed in order for this outreach activity to be a success.

Adult Choir
There will be adult choir practice Sunday, March 7^th at 5:00 P.M.  Come and lift your voice in song as we prepare for Easter.

Easter Egg Hunt
CABC will be hosting an Easter Egg Hunt on Saturday, April 3^rd starting at 10:00 A.M. at Carden Park (by Prairieland Elementary school off of Raab Road).  We are hoping to fill at least 5000 eggs.  To fill the eggs we need your help.  Please consider donating individually wrapped candy, plastic eggs, and door prizes.  Cash donations are also fine, designate "Easter egg hunt" on your check/envelope.  we will also need many volunteers to make this event a success. If interested in helping, see Terri Schmidt, Michelle Ratcliff, Sara Peters, or call the church office.

Furnace Fund
We have a goal to raise the funds necessary to replace the upstairs furnace in the current building by Fall of 2010.  We have received an estimate of $6300 which includes the furnace and air conditioner.  Will you help?  Designate "furnace" on your check/offering envelope.

Buckets of Hope
Our association (ECIBA) is participating in the Buckets of Hope.  To fill a Bucket of Hope costs approximately $30 (plus $10 to help with shipping).  The food in each bucket will then feed a Haitian family for one week.  See Sara Peters for more information.  We will see that all the buckets are delivered to the ECIBA building prior to the March 1^st deadline.

Join us in Praying for a Miracle
We expect God to continue moving mountains as we enter the final stages of our building project.  We will be fasting and praying during the Lenten season and invite you to join us in seeking God for our community.

God's Plan for Sharing (GPS)
In the weeks leading up to Easter we plan to blitz the community with prayer-walking and door-hangers.  Many volunteers are needed for all phases of GPS.  An introductory/prayer meeting will be held Wednesday, March 3^rd at 6:30 P.M.  Sharing Your Faith Training Sessions will be held on the Wednesdays of March 10^th and March 17^th.  Mark your calendar and come learn more about how you can participate in God's Plan for Sharing.

Hey Kids in Grades 1 through 6
Are you ready for the next exciting mission trip?  Children's Mission Day is Saturday, March 13^th, 2010!  All attending kids (first through sixth grade) at CABC are eligible to attend.  Kids will meet real missionaries, and will participate in the mission run, camp crafts, basketball shootout, and other FUN competitions!  Moms and Dads please register your child with Josh Jett or call the church office by Sunday, February 28^th to make plans for you child to attend.  We will meet at the church on Saturday, March 13^th at 11:00 A.M. and return around 7:30 P.M.

Food Pantry
Would you be able to donate a few items to the pantry this month?  Our shelves are almost bare but the need is great.  Thank you.

Building Update

Building for Eternity is underway!
...it has been under construction but is not yet finished.    Ezra 5:16
We have received a total of $31,613 since the Building for Eternity capital campaign began in October of 2009.  Below is a snapshot of available funding and the amount needed to finish the project:

Estimated cost to finish the new building:        $291,200      5,600 sq. ft.
Contributions received to date:                      $  33,246         639 sq. ft.
Outstanding pledges:                                     $  18,381         353 sq. ft.
Subtotal                                                        $  51,627         992 sq. ft.
Current amount needed to finish the project:  $239,573       4,608 sq. ft.

Contributions and pledges are always welcome and appreciated.  Pledge forms and contribution envelopes are available on the easel with the visual display located in the foyer.  Thank you for your ongoing prayers and financial support.