Join the Booster Club

We all need to be lifted up and encouraged at times and the Bible is a great source for en-couragement. The Bible is the living word of God and feeds us through the promises of God as found in scripture. I have re-cently added the “Promises of God” app to my iPhone. It works like the old book version where you look up a topic and then it gives you the verse were God has made a promise to us. Wow, what a great tool! In fact the Bible has over 7000 prom-ises for us to stand on. It has something to say on everything we can face in this life. Isn’t God good? The promises of God have a way of lifting our spirit in times of need, giving us hope for the future, and inspiration in the present. The Lord has also set up the church—the body of Christ in its local expression for the same purpose of encouragement. He-brews 10:25 (NIV) says, “Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one an-other—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.” Notice, “Let us encourage one another” that sounds like we should join the booster club By giving each other a boost every time we get a chance.

The word “encourage” is a powerful little word. In the an-cient Greek world this word depicted someone who is right alongside a person, urging him, imploring him intensely and begging him to make some kind of correct decision. Military leaders often used this word before they sent their troops into battle. Rather than hide from the painful reality of war, the leaders would sum-mon their troops together and speak straightforwardly with them about the potential dan-ger of the battlefield. The leaders would also tell their troops about the glories of winning a major victory. Rather than ignore these clear-cut dangers of battle, these officers came right alongside their troops and urged, exhorted, implored, begged, pleaded with them to stand tall, throw their shoul-ders back, look the enemy straight-on, eyeball to eyeball, and face their battles bravely. Walking by faith and doing the will of God sometimes places us in the midst of spiri-tual battles and tribulations. Sometimes these tribulations are not overcome and won quickly. So, if you know some-one who is discouraged be-cause their fight isn’t won yet, speak to that person truthfully

and in a straightforward manner, the way a commanding officer would speak to his troops. Be-come their booster club, by reminding them of the sweet-ness of victory when the battle is over. Stand along side them; they need to hear a passionate, heartfelt word of encouragement from you! Who knows sometime you may need a booster club to come along side of you. All these ideas are contained in the word encourage in Hebrews 10:25. So make it your aim to speak words of encouragement to those around you. If you see someone who is discouraged, or if you know someone who’s struggling in their faith, go out of your way to encourage the troops. Give them a boost, liter-ally put courage in them! Join the booster club and be a blessing, use your words and His word to bring strength and courage to someone today.

Blessings,

Jeff Wiedenmeyer

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PASTORAL STAFF

Mary Ann Adams Children’s Pastor

Jeff Wiedenmeyer Lead Pastor

Kenneth Curtis Youth Pastor

Deacon Meeting Thurs. Oct. 18, 2012 7 pm at the church

Attention All Men!

Men’s Ministries Wild Game Feed

When: Fri. Oct. 5, 2012 at 6 pm

Speaker-Korey Kirschenmann owner of

Kirsch’s Outdoor Prducts and GPS maps,

TRAXMAPS, of Fargo, ND

Where: Church fellowship hall-This is a

potluck so do your hunting early!

Baked potato, salad and dessert will be

furnished. Invite your friends!

Contact Tom Waldie for more

information! Ph. 701-368-3878

Save the date!

Ladies Morning Break

Bible study

Tuesday’s at 9 am & Evening

Break Bible study Wednesday’s

at 6:30 pm at the church. We will

be studying “Becoming a Woman

of Influence” By Carol Kent. (No

book required!)

(Childcare provided during Wednesday’s

Evening Break Bible Study.)

Ladies Night Out When: Fri. Oct. 26, 2012 @ 6 pm

Where: First Assembly fellowship hall

What: Bunko and Chili Night

All Ladies Welcome! Contact LeAnn Beckstrand for more info ph. 269-2856

AG International workers Paul & Patty Durbin will be the morning speaker

Sun. Oct. 14, 2012 @ 10:30 am. Paul and Patty work

in Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, a

territory in the East of the Himalayan Plateau of

Southern China where Paul teaches English and Intercultural Communi-cation at Guangxi Medi-

cal University.

Communion Sun. Oct. 7, 2012

Sun. Oct 7, 2012

Weaving personal stories with

inspiring original music, AG Interna-

tional workers, Nolan and Kami

Sanders will be at First Assembly of

God Sun. Oct. 14, 2012 at 6 pm

sharing a life journey which has

taken them from ND to Europe

and Asia.

Stay Connected with Jamestown First Assembly! Find Us Online: www.ourheartispeople.com

(If you missed a Sunday, sermons are available on the website.) Find us on Facebook:

www.facebook.com/jamestownfirst (There is a link on facebook that will take you to

the website.)

Wedding Reception to celebrate Jeremy and

Jordan Simpson’s wedding.

When: Sun. Oct. 21, 2012 Time: After the evening service Where: Church fellowship hall

Everyone Welcome!

S.S. Morning Service Toddlers Evening Service

7 Loree H. Terri Marshall Jordan S. No Nursery

Kelly Spanier

14 Vivian W. Jean Jasmann Lynn K. Erica H.

Selah Jasmann

21 Bonnie D. Pam Harr Kandy E. Vivian W.

Darcy Harr

28 Patty C. Julie Olson Pam H.

Makayla Delair

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JBQ Practice Sunday Nights @ 6:00 p.m. JBQ Practice Sun. Oct. 7th @ 5:00 p.m.

No JBQ Practice Sun. Oct 14th

First JBQ Meet First Assembly Jamestown October 13th @ 10:00 a.m.

In need of officials and volunteers please contact pastor Mary Ann if you are willing to help!

Fall Fest

Wednesday October 31st

5:30-7:30 P.M.

Need lots of volunteers and help for our Fall Fest please sign up on

the connection card or contact

Pastor Mary Ann!

We also need candy! There is

container in the foyer where you

can drop off candy! Thank You!

Please invite all your neighborhood families and

friends!

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Breach Youth Church The leaves are changing; mornings are crisp; fields are being harvested; and our students have already gathered around their flagpole to stand in faith believing that God is going to break free in their school and country. This can only mean one thing! Fall is here! We are so proud of our students who came together Wednesday, Sept. 26th at 7 am for “See You at the Pole.” Eighteen stu-dents were gathered at the High School, seven of which were ours. Seventeen were gathered at the middle school, of which three were ours. We are believing God to do great things this year in our students and their schools.

“See You at the Pole” is one of the many things this month had for the students of First Assembly. I was also proud of students as the youth accepted the opportunity to talk, encourage, and pray for others at the altars of the Impact World Tour which was held at the civic center. We also kicked off the fist Fifth Quarter event, Friday, Sept. 14th at the Slater. The Fifth Quarter event was an alternative to the dance after the homecoming football game. We had seventeen students come to play games, win door prizes, play games, and eat pizza!

We are excited and looking forward to What God is going to do this month through the events that are scheduled. Youth Convention is an amaz-ing time for students to get together with other students of our state, participate in the events, and be renewed and challenged in the evening and morning services. Please be praying for our stu-dents as they prepare for these events. These past few weeks my messages have been about taking ownership of their faith, and getting real with God. I believe there is so much that God is doing this month and the months to come.

That is why I am excited about our Reverse Trick-or-Treating event which we are calling “Treat-no-Tricking.” This is an exciting event where students will dress up and go door to door giving people candy and church informa-tion. We are doing this to show our appreciation for them and giving to the people of our community, as well as praying for them and their families needs. This is going to be a lot of fun for the students to dress up and give candy door to door. I believe it is going to build students and impact our community as well. They can have fun AND reach others! Good things are ahead! Thank you for your support and prayers!

Pursuing the Moments! Pastor Kenneth

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OCTOBER 2012

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 9 am

Morning Break Bible Study

3 7 am Deacon Prayer 6:30 pm Evening Break Men’s Bible Study 6:30 pm Kidz Club 6:30 pm Youth Church

4 5 6 pm Wild Game Feed

6 7 pm Prayer time @ church

7 am Pastor Jeff 5-6pm JBQ pm Veggie Tales Movie night

8

9 9 am Morning Break Bible Study

10 7 am Deacon

Prayer 6:30 pm Evening Break Men’s Bible Study 6:30 pm Kidz Club 6:30 pm Youth Church

11

12

13 10:00 am JBQ at Jamestown 7 pm Prayer time @ church

14 am Paul Durbin pm Nolan Sand-ers

15

16 9 am Morning Break Bible Study

17 7 am Deacon

Prayer 6:30 pm Kidz Club 6:30 pm Evening Break Men’s Bible Study 6:30 pm Youth Church

18 7 pm Deacon Meeting

19

20 7 pm Prayer time @ church

21 am Pastor Jeff pm Pastor Kenneth Simpson wedding reception after evening service

22 23 9 am Morning Break Bible Study

24 7 am Deacon

Prayer 6;30 pm Evening Break Men’s Bible Study 6:30 pm Kidz Club 6:30 pm Youth Church

25 26 Youth Outreach- Reverse Trick-or-treating 6 pm Ladies Night Out at the church

27 7 pm Prayer time @ church

28 am Pastor Jeff pm Pastor Mary Ann

29

30 9am Morning Break Bible Study

31 7 am Deacon Prayer

5:30 pm Fall Fest

Phone: 701-252-4092

Fax: 701-952-1575

E-mail: assembly@daktel.com

First Assembly of God 1720 8th Ave SW Jamestown, ND 58401

Information

for the newsletter

needs to be into the office by the 15th of

the month. Thank you!

~ Sunday ~ 8:30 am

Connection time in the fellowship hall 9:30 a.m.

Sunday School for all ages 10:30 a.m.

Morning Worship & Children’s & Toddler’s Church

6:00 p.m. Evening Worship Service

~ Monday ~ 7:00 p.m.

Small Groups meeting at various locations For more info contact: 252-4092

~ Tuesday ~ 9:00 a.m.

Ladies Morning Break Bible Study 7 :00 p.m.

Small Groups meeting at various locations For more info contact 252-4092

~Wednesday~ 7 am Deacon Prayer at the church

6:30 p.m. Ladies Evening Break Bible Study

Men’s Bible Study Youth Church at Slater Center

Kidz Club Small Groups meeting at various locations

For more info contact 252-4092

~Thursday~ 7:00 p.m.

Small Groups meeting at various locations For more information contact 252-4092

~ Saturday ~ 7:00 p.m.

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Sunday School (for all ages)

9:30 a.m.

Morning Worship 10:30 a.m.

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10:30 a.m.

Evening Service 6:00 p.m.

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Hebrews 10:24-25

OUR FELLOWSHIP SCHEDULE

Opportunities for worship, learning, fellowship and service.

Nov 2012 Sun 4 Communion Daylight Savings-Fall back Tue 6 Blanket tying for Project Night-light Wed. 7 Blanket tying for Project Night-light Wed 21 No evening activities at the church Thurs 22 Thanksgiving Day-Church Office closed! Fri 23 Church Office closed!

Oct 2012 Sun 7 Communion BGMC Veggie Tales Movie Night Sat 13 JBQ meet @ Jamestown Sun 14 Am Paul Durbin Pm Nolan Sanders Thurs 18 Youth Convention at Fargo thru the 20th Sun 21 pm Simpson wedding reception Fri 26 Ladies Night Out at the church Youth outreach Wed 31 Fall Fest