Sunday Reflections - May 26, 2016

A SPECIAL LORD’S DAY AWAITS YOU AT DEER FLAT

Hello Deer Flat Family,

If you’re like me, you find yourself speeding into this holiday weekend, and then right into summer. I’m trying to figure out where the brake pedal is so I can step on it and slow things down a bit. Time seems to be passing me at a rate that I don’t like. I saw some roses that I wanted to stop and smell but the calendar was screaming at me, so I just glanced and said, “I’ll be back shortly.” If you’ve got just a few minutes you can spare, I’ll get you caught up on some things I think you’ll want to know.

#1. One Worship Service This Sunday – 10:30 am  Bring the family and enjoy a great morning where we get to have the whole church family together.

#2. Our Next CUFI Guest – Dr. Dany Tirza.  Col. Tirza is an outstanding leader in Israel. He was the designer and overseer of the Security Wall in Jerusalem. A decorated soldier and a key player in the Security of Israel. He will be speaking on Tuesday evening, June 14^th. Because we are in our Vacation Bible School week and our facilities will be changed for accommodating all the kids and the theme for the week, Treasure Valley Worship Center at 50 Spicewood Drive in Meridian will be hosting this event. It begins at 7 pm, and as always, it will be an unforgettable evening. Please mark this on your calendar and include a friend!

#3. AN EXTREMELY IMPORTANT SUNDAY IN THE LIFE OF DEER FLAT CHURCH – JUNE 12. We will be having ONE SERVICE AT 10:30 with the whole church family. 108 YEARS LATER is our theme, and I will be sharing with you a look at our future and what it entails. This is a very important Sunday and I’d like to ask you to be sure to be there. Would you join me in reaching out to help spread the word so that no one misses. I am anxious to tell you about how God has been at work and what is laying just ahead. PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE don’t miss this important Sunday!

#4. Check out the opportunities to help at Vacation Bible School and Summer Camps – Interested in serving? Why not consider these two opportunities. Simply contact the church office by phone or email: 208.459.3845 or deerflat.org

I can’t wait to see you this week. It’s going to be great!

Loving Him and loving you!

Pastor D

Sunday Reflections - May 19, 2016

AN EXCITING SUMMER AWAITS YOU AT DEER FLAT

HELLO DEER FLAT FAMILY!

I know it’s hard to believe but Summer is knocking at our door. This is one of the greatest times of the year. Long warm days, vacation, grazing through the fruit season, camping, BBQ’s, Vacation Bible School, and so much more. Let me tell you about just a few of the things coming this summer at Deer Flat.

#1 – VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL – This begins on June 13^th. This week is one of the most powerful and fun filled weeks in the life of the church, because it is all about the kids. Hundreds of kids will file through our doors to learn about the God of the Bible. They will make friends, have fun, laugh and learn. We will spoil them and they will “nag” you to bring them back. So bring your kids, invite your neighbors, bring your grandchildren, pick up some strays - and let us blanket them with love and make a deposit in them that will last for eternity. Julie and her team are ready to go.

#2 – JUNE 12th “108 YEARS LATER” - Whatever you do, don’t miss this special Sunday! We are 108 years old this year. THIS PARTICULAR SUNDAY WE ARE GOING TO ROLL OUT A PHENOMENAL GLIMPSE OF OUR FUTURE. I will be making an announcement about a major thing that God has lead us to. I promise you, this could lead us into the greatest days in the history of Deer Flat Church. I’m asking you to make this date a priority and not let anything get in the way. This is a super important day for the church family. We’ll celebrate about what God has been doing and then take a look at some amazing possibilities worth our consideration!

#3 – DARING FAITH – Have you ever believed God for the impossible? That takes some real dedication and ridiculous faith. During June, we’ll be taking a look at some people who were faced with overwhelming odds and see how their faith paid some huge dividends. This is going to be a great series for us as a congregation.

#4 – SUMMER CAMPS – Some of the most significant high memory making moments in the lives of people were the experiences that they had while attending a summer camp while they were young. This summer provides that same opportunity for all who attend our summer camps at Camp Cascade.  Children through seniors in high school will have a chance to make friends, enjoy the outdoors, and be exposed to great spiritual moments as they attend these special weeks set aside for the various age groups. You can get all of the information about these camps for your children and students by simply going to www.deerflat.org. This will be an investment you’ll never regret - and a quality of camp that you’ll really appreciate.

As you can see, there is a tremendous summer that awaits us at Deer Flat.  I can’t wait to see you this Sunday. Why not include a friend in these special opportunities! I Love My Church!

Pastor D

PS – If you would like to honor those who serve in law enforcement, the Annual Canyon County Police Officer Memorial Service will be held on Friday, May 20th at Canyon Hill Church park in Caldwell beginning at 2 pm. To all who serve - we thank & appreciate YOU!

Sunday Reflections - May 5, 2016

THE MOST INCREDIBLE VOLUNTEERS ARE FOUND AT

DEER FLAT CHURCH

HELLO DEER FLAT FAMILY,

Week after week after week we are all recipients of the kind people who meet us, greet us, assist us, serve us, love on our children, invest in our students, rock our babies, sing and lead us in worship, and so much more.  There’s no way we could do what we do without our priceless volunteers.  To all of you who serve, whether it be frequently throughout the year or every week, THANK YOU FOR INVESTING IN ALL OF US AND OUR FAMILIES!

Perhaps you’ve noticed the number of new people who keep coming through our doors.  What a blessing!  Thank you for inviting your friends.  With is growth comes the need for MORE VOLUNTEEERS.

The greatest area of need currently is in our CHILDREN’S MINISTRIES AREA.  If you love kids, if you can only give one Sunday a month, if you have a heart to rock a baby and pray over their destiny, if you can be a “hall hero” and meet and greet kids, if you have a heart to teach and assist, then PLEASE contact Julie Walker, our children’s ministry leader or her capable assistant Larissa Esparza.  Catch them this Sunday or give them a call at the office.  208 459-3845.  You would make their day

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With our Vacation Bible School just a month away, we could use a number of volunteers as well.  We expect some 300 children each of those days in June.  I ask that you prayerfully consider availing yourself to the Children of Deer Flat Church.

On a second note…

#1. A Great Sunday this Sunday as we honor the Mom’s and take another look at what God’s Word has to say regarding us being majorly included in God’s Kingdom.

#2. STANDING WITH ISRAEL SUNDAY – May 15^th.  This is one of those Sunday’s you don’t want to miss.  For sure you’re going to want to bring a friend!

I know it’s hard to believe, but in just a few weeks we’ll be into summer.  I am so glad to tell you that we have a phenomenal summer planned for Deer Flat.  I’ll be telling you more about it soon.  I can’t wait to see you this Sunday!

Loving You and Him,

Pastor D