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Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

Thursday, April 29 ,7:00-8:30am at Madison Park Church. Bringing together Madison County leaders and friends. Featuring the Anderson University Chorale with guest speaker Bill Gaither, Christian musician,songwriter, Grammy and Dove Award recipient and eight time Songwriter of the Year. Hosted by Mayor Kris Ockomon and the Christian Clergy Association of Anderson. Tickets are $10.00 per person and can be purchased betwen March 15 and April 28. For more information and reservations contact the Mayor’s Office at (765) 648-6002.

Clocks Springs Forward

On the second Sunday in March, clocks are set ahead one hour at 2:00am local standard time, which becomes 3:00am local daylight time. Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday night, March 13, so that you begin your Sunday on the Daylight time.

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MPC Softball Teams Forming

Softball season is coming! MPC hopes to have two teams participating in the A.S.S.A.A. (Anderson Sunday School Athletic Association) co-ed fast pitch league. Opening day is set for May 17. Workout sessions begin in April, as the weather permits. To sign-up or learn more, contact Adam Farmer at (317) 442-5731 or ajfarmer@anderson.edu.

800 @ 10 Initiative

Giving a small amount spread across a large group produces a large outcome. If 800 givin units gave an additional $10/week (over and above what they give now) for 29 months, beginning in February 2010, the church would receive, by July 2012, an additional $1,000,000. That $1,000,000 will help keep the ministry healthy, while we retire our debt. Support the 800@10 Initiative by giving regularly in a worship service or online at MadisonParkChurch.org, on the Give tab at the top of the page.

Need Prayer?

Prayer is a vital aspect of Madison Park Church's ministry to families, friends and community. Prayer requests may be shared with MPC's pastoral staff online 24 hours a day. Visit MadisonParkchurch.org and click on the "Need Prayer?" tab at the top of the page and complete the Prayer Request form. In the event of an emergency, call the Church Office at (765) 642-2000.

Anderson Area Christian Men’s Lenten Breakfast Series

Saturdays from 8:00am to 9:30am at various locations: Men, of all ages, are invited to attend the breakfast series celebrating God's grace through fellowship, music, and inspirational Christian speakers. A free-will offering will be taken.

• March 13: St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1115 Pearl Street, Anderson. This service is highly recommended for children.
• March 20: St. Matthews United Methodist Church, 1512 N. Madison Avenue, Anderson
• March 27: Elwood First United Methodist Church, 901 North 16th Street, Elwood. This is an open service, women are invited.

Cream Filled Chocolate Eggs for Sale

MPC Students are selling chocolate covered cream filled eggs in five flavors: peanut butter, cherry, cookies and cream, mint and coconut. The handmade, 3/4 pound eggs cost $6.00. Each egg is hand-dipped in milk chocolate and packaged in a beautiful, pastel box complete with decorative grass. All proceeds benefit the Student Ministries trips. Orders may be placed with any MPC junior high or high school student. Eggs will be available for purchase in The Commons on Sunday, March 14. Contact: Gretchen Olson or Eric Reeder, Youth Ministries Pastors, at the Church Office.

Zumba Fitness Classes

Tuesday and Thursdays at 5:30pm and Saturdays at 9:00am in Crossroads Auditorium. Each class is one hour. Cost: $5 per class. Free childcare! The Zumba fitness program fuses energizing Latin music with easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program. Achieve benefits of calorie-burning, resistance training routines while experiencing an absolute blast! Learn more at www.zumba.com. Instructors: Natalie Farmer and Hillary Novak.

Telephone Touch Team

Seeking to build more personal communication and strengthen MPC relationships, a Telephone Touch Team is being formed to make quarterly telephone calls. Each volunteer will call about twenty MPC-goers, sharing information from Pastor Jim Lyon or one of the Pastoral Staff and receiving any prayer concerns they may have. Contact Marti Freeman, Volunteer Coordinator.

MPC-goer Enters Video Contest

LifeWay Christian Resources is sponsoring a video contest asking the question "Why do you believe God is good?" MPC-goer Kyle Yates has entered the contest. The winner is decided by popular vote. Check out Kyle's entries, Good God Complex and Still Small Voice. Voting ends April 5, 2010.

Children’s Ministries

Parents and Volunteers

Clocks Springs Forward

On the second Sunday in March, clocks are set ahead one hour at 2:00am local standard time, which becomes 3:00am local daylight time. Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday night, March 13, so that you begin your Sunday on the Daylight time.

Volunteers Needed for Easter Eggstravaganza

Saturday, April 3. Volunteers are needed to make this outreach event a success! Positions include greeting, registration, helping with crafts, activities and the Easter Egg hunt. To sign up, contact Marti Freeman, Volunteer Coordinator.

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Easter Eggstravaganza!

Saturday, April 3, 1:00-4:00pm at Madison Park Church
Children in Fifth Grade and under are invited to a fun-packed Easter Eggstravaganza. Activities include an Easter egg hunt, face painting, clowns, crafts, inflatables and a photo with the Easter Bunny.
Egg hunt schedule:

• 1:30pm: Age 2 and under
• 2:00pm: Ages 3 and 4
• 2:30pm: Ages 5 and Kindergarten
• 3:00pm: Grades 1 and 2
• 3:30pm: Grades 3, 4 and 5

For more information, contact Paula Spear, Children's Ministries Pastor.

Donations Needed for Easter Eggstravaganza

Filled plastic Easter Eggs are needed for MPC's Annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Please bring plastic eggs filled with wrapped candy, coins, stickers, or tattoos. Donations may be dropped off in the Children's Center through March 31. For more information, contact Paula Spear, Children's Ministries Pastor.

Family Times Virtue Packets

Designed to give families a simple way to help kids grow in faith and character. This wonderful resource provides you with the biblical tools to reinforce what your children are learning on Sunday mornings and Wednesday nights. March’s virtue is “Honesty.” Virtue packs are available in the Children’s Center.

Student Ministries

Clocks Springs Forward

On the second Sunday in March, clocks are set ahead one hour at 2:00am local standard time, which becomes 3:00am local daylight time. Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday night, March 13, so that you begin your Sunday on the Daylight time.

MPC Softball Teams Forming

Softball season is coming! MPC hopes to have two teams participating in the A.S.S.A.A. (Anderson Sunday School Athletic Association) co-ed fast pitch league. Opening day is set for May 17. Workout sessions begin in April, as the weather permits. To sign-up or learn more, contact Adam Farmer at (317) 442-5731 or ajfarmer@anderson.edu.

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International Youth Convention (IYC)

IYC Trip Meeting

• Wednesday, March 24, 8:00pm
• Wednesday, July 7, 8:00pm

Check it out at www.iyc2010.org
Be watching for Disney Give A Day - Get A Day opportunities.

MERGE

Junior and Senior High students join together for a service project opportunity at the Christian Center: April 10, 9:00am - Noon. Meet at the Christian Center

Student Ministries Holy Week Experience

• Wednesday, March 31- No activities at MPC.
•Thursday, April 1 - Maundy Thursday Seder Meal: A time to taste, smell and live out our past. A “Last Supper” Experience; join us for a Passover seder meal similar to the one celebrated by Jesus and the disciples the night before his crucifixion, and follow in his example of servanthood. Students cost $4.00.
• Friday, April 2 - Good Friday - Walk through the last day of Christ's life, this will be a hands-on worship experience for all ages.
• Saturday, April 3 - Easter Eggstravaganza, 1:00-4:00pm: Sign up to volunteer and serve at the Children's Ministries community outreach event.
• Sunday, April 4 - Easter Sunday: Celebrate Christ's resurrection as a Church family. No Youth services.

Impact (Junior High)

• March Teaching Series: American Idols - What gods are you serving?
• Junior High Believe Conference: April 16-18 in Anderson. A weekend retreat for all Junior High Students.
For more information, contact Gretchen Olson, Junior High Ministries Pastor.

Ignite (Senior High)

• "The Cards You've Been Dealt" Series, Wednesday at 6:30pm in Crossroads Auditorium.
• Spread The Word Offerings: Goal is to raise $5,000 for the renovation of the Church of God Youth Center cafe in Chelyabinsk, Russia.

Volunteers Needed to make Chocolate Eggs

Friday, March 12. Volunteers are needed to mix, mold, dip, box, set up, clean up and enjoy the fellowship. Students and parents are encouraged to sign up in Crossroads Auditorium for various weekend time slots. Volunteers contact, Marti Freeman, Volunteer Coordinator at the Church Office or mfreeman@madisonparkchurch.org.

Cream Filled Chocolate Eggs for Sale

MPC Students are selling chocolate covered cream filled eggs in five flavors: peanut butter, cherry, cookies and cream, mint and coconut. The handmade, 3/4 pound eggs cost $6.00. Each egg is hand-dipped in milk chocolate and packaged in a beautiful, pastel box complete with decorative grass. All proceeds benefit the Student Ministries trips. Orders may be placed with any MPC junior high or high school student. Eggs will be available for purchase in The Commons on Sunday, March 14. Contact: Gretchen Olson or Eric Reeder, Youth Ministries Pastors, at the Church Office.

Adult Ministries

Clocks Springs Forward

On the second Sunday in March, clocks are set ahead one hour at 2:00am local standard time, which becomes 3:00am local daylight time. Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday night, March 13, so that you begin your Sunday on the Daylight time.

Telephone Touch Team

Seeking to build more personal communication and strengthen MPC relationships, a Telephone Touch Team is being formed to make quarterly telephone calls. Each volunteer will call about twenty MPC-goers, sharing information from Pastor Jim Lyon or one of the Pastoral Staff and receiving any prayer concerns they may have. Contact Marti Freeman, Volunteer Coordinator.

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Reasons to Believe

Sundays at 10:45am, through March 28 in Room 179
This eight week series revolves around basic questions and responses from the Bible about what it means to believe in Jesus Christ, and living out the Christian faith. J.J. and Scott Wilson, Instructors.

Senior Adults

Clocks Springs Forward

On the second Sunday in March, clocks are set ahead one hour at 2:00am local standard time, which becomes 3:00am local daylight time. Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday night, March 13, so that you begin your Sunday on the Daylight time.

Senior Adults J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth)

Thursday, March 18 at Noon in Crossroads Auditorium
All senior adults are invited to enjoy this time of food and fellowship. Guest speaker will be Chris Smith, recently returned missionary from KIST in Kenya, Africa. Bring a dish to share. Contact: Esther Crnkovich at (765) 649-3323.

Singles

Singles Facebook Group

Singles Dinner and A Movie

Saturday, March 20 at 6:00pm in Crossroads Auditorium. Enjoy fellowship, pizza and the movie New In Town The cost is $5.00 per person. For more information, contact Sarah Trick, Director of Adult Discipleship and Education.

Singles Survey

Single? MPC would love to hear from you! Share your ideas and feedback by participating in a Singles Ministry survey. Your input will help MPC develop and enhance ministry options for singles.

Outreach and Missions

Flickers of Hope - Haiti Update

Amid the daunting challenges facing the people of Haiti following the devastating earthquake in January and the mix of anticipation and frustration come flickers of hope.

• The people of Madison Park Church have generously given over $90,000.00 for Mission Haiti.
• MPC-goer and President of Mission Haiti, Inc. – Midwest, Dr. Mark Fulton, recently spend three weeks of missions relief work in Haiti.
• The U.S. Church of God, which has raised over $385,000 for Haiti Disaster Relief, is working in conjunction with the German and Canadian Church of God to assist Church of God missionaries in Haiti provide spiritual help, food and medicine to thousands of people.
• Phyllis Newby, the children and staff of the orphanage were unharmed and the facilities have not suffered any major damage.
• The many Church of God churches in surrounding rural villages have received substantial damage to buildings and roads leading to rural and mountain areas are in great disrepair.
• A Church of God Ministries Disaster Relief Assessment Team is currently in Haiti to provide a long-term strategic response plan for relief and recovery operations.
• Funds will be used to purchase medical supplies, food, water, fuel, and materials to rebuild homes, churches, schools, and medical clinics.

Touch the World Trips

MPC's Touch the World Trips provide an opportunity to witness firsthand what God is doing across the globe. These trips primarily focus on areas where Madison Park Church is invested with her finances and her friends on the field. Trips are designed for those 18 years of age and older (except for family-friendly trips).

• Chelybinsk, Russia: Late summer 2010, Team Leader: Pastor Jeff Matas.
• Heart to Honduras: September 12 -19, 2010, Team Leader: Dr. Bob McCurdy.
• New York City: Dates To Be Determined, Team Leader: Rob Spaulding.

Learn more about Touch the World Trips and other opportunities in Outreach and Missions, or contact the Church Office at (765) 642-2000.

Volunteer / Serving Opportunities

Walk-a-thon Walkers and Sponsors Needed

A Madison Park Walk-Team will participate in and sponsor Dove Harbor for the annual Homeward Bound 5K Walk-a-thon on Sunday, April 25 at 2:00pm at the Millcreek Civic Center in Chesterfield. Donations benefit the homeless in Madison and Delaware County. One-hundred percent of the donations raised on behalf of Dove Harbor will go directly to the Harbor. Walkers, volunteers, and team sponsors are needed. Sign up or donate at homewardboundindiana.com. For more information, contact Johnna Barnard at Dove Harbor, (765) 642-1853.

Volunteers Needed for Easter Eggstravaganza

Saturday, April 3. Volunteers are needed to make this outreach event a success! Positions include greeting, registration, helping with crafts, activities and the Easter Egg hunt. To sign up, contact Marti Freeman, Volunteer Coordinator.

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Donations Needed for Easter Eggstravaganza

Filled plastic Easter Eggs are needed for MPC's Annual Easter Eggstravaganza. Please bring plastic eggs filled with wrapped candy, coins, stickers, or tattoos. Donations may be dropped off in the Children's Center through March 31. For more information, contact Paula Spear, Children's Ministries Pastor.

Volunteer Appreciation

Saturday, April 10 in The Commons. Enjoy dessert, fellowship and Lyrics and Laughs, produced by C.J. Phillips and Jill O’Malia.

Volunteers Needed to make Chocolate Eggs

Friday, March 12. Volunteers are needed to mix, mold, dip, box, set up, clean up and enjoy the fellowship. Students and parents are encouraged to sign up in Crossroads Auditorium for various weekend time slots. Volunteers contact, Marti Freeman, Volunteer Coordinator at the Church Office or mfreeman@madisonparkchurch.org.

Telephone Touch Team

Seeking to build more personal communication and strengthen MPC relationships, a Telephone Touch Team is being formed to make quarterly telephone calls. Each volunteer will call about twenty MPC-goers, sharing information from Pastor Jim Lyon or one of the Pastoral Staff and receiving any prayer concerns they may have. Contact Marti Freeman, Volunteer Coordinator.

Annual Bazaar/Auction/Rummage Sale

Saturday, May 15. Save items stored in your closet or garage for this annual event. Tax deductible donations will be collected at 2604 N. Scatterfield Road, Saturdays beginning April 10 through May 8, 9:00am-3:00pm. For more information, contact Marti Freeman, Volunteer Coordinator.

Front Door Ministries Volunteers Quarterly Team Meetings

Wednesdays, 6:00-6:30pm in the Hospitality Room.
• March 10—Information/Hospitality Room
• March 24—Shuttle/Valet

Front Door Ministries

A warm smile and friendly conversation welcome worshipers to MPC weekly. People are needed to serve on a Front Door Ministries Team in the areas of valet, usher, greeter, or in the Hospitality Room. For more information, contact Shelly Stottlemyer, Director of Front Door Ministries.

Family News

Baby Dedications

• Krosley Riggs, daughter of Ross and Natasha on February 14.

Rejoicing in Baptism with

• Cindy Purky, baptized on February 14.
• Sarah Christian, baptized on February 14.

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Congratulations to

• Matt and Tonya Dilts on the birth of daughter, Allison Grace, born on February 23.
• Linda Drennon on the birth of a granddaughter, Nadia Belle Drennon, born on February 15 to John and Hope. Proud great-grandparents are Jack and Margaret Tomlinson.

In Sympathy with

• Nancy Blake and family at the loss of her mother, Mary Murdock on February 26.
• Troy McDole and family at the loss of his mother, Mary McDole on February 26.
• Don Jackson and family at the loss of his sister, Helen Graig on February 21.
• Debbie Harp and family a the loss of her uncle, Eugene Rollo on February 15.
• Don Taylor and family at the loss of his brother, Ron on February 13.
• Janice and Tom Flory and families at the loss of her daughter-in-law and his sister-in-law, Sue Flory on February 15.

Good to Know

Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

Thursday, April 29 ,7:00-8:30am at Madison Park Church. Bringing together Madison County leaders and friends. Featuring the Anderson University Chorale with guest speaker Bill Gaither, Christian musician,songwriter, Grammy and Dove Award recipient and eight time Songwriter of the Year. Hosted by Mayor Kris Ockomon and the Christian Clergy Association of Anderson. Tickets are $10.00 per person and can be purchased betwen March 15 and April 28. For more information and reservations contact the Mayor’s Office at (765) 648-6002.

Clocks Springs Forward

On the second Sunday in March, clocks are set ahead one hour at 2:00am local standard time, which becomes 3:00am local daylight time. Remember to set your clocks ahead one hour before going to bed on Saturday night, March 13, so that you begin your Sunday on the Daylight time.

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Kindergarten Round-Up for Anderson Community Schools

Wednesday, March 24, 9:00am - 7:00pm at the Anderson Community School Administration Building (the Wigwam)
Free physicals and immunizations for students enrolling in Kindergarten for 2010-2011 school year. Register for Kindergarten (any child who will be 5 years old on or before August 1, 2010) and Prekindergarten (any child who will be 4 years of age on or before August 1, 2010). Bring the child, birth certificate, shot record, and two proof of residency. For more information contact Nancy Farley, Director of Title I and Transportation at (765) 641-2148 or nfarley@scsc.net.

27th Annual Celebration of Life with George W. Bush

Join Life Centers for an inspiring evening with George W. Bush, 43rd President of the United States, and Grammy Award-winning artist Sandi Patty on Thursday, April 15, 7pm at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis! This is a concert and keynote event benefiting women in unplanned pregnancies and their unborn children. For tickets, visit ticketmaster.com, call 1-800-745-3000 or visit the Conseco Fieldhouse Box Office. Learn more about Life Centers’ life-saving mission at www.lifecenters.com.

Worship Services Available on CD or Cassette

Recordings the 9:00am and 10:45am Sunday Worship Services in the Main Auditorium are available on CD or cassette. Orders may be placed at the Information Center for $3.00 each; shipping is included. Contact Esther and Bob Crnkovich at (765) 649-3323.

Anderson University Chorale in Concert

Sunday, March 21 at 6:00pm at Park Place Church of God in Anderson. In its 64th season, the 45-voice Anderson University Chorale under the direction of conductor, Richard Sowers, has received national and international recognition for their many and varied performances. Concluding a Spring tour throughout the southeastern United States, Ohio and Indiana the Chorale will present a broad range of musical compositions including hymn arrangements and spirituals.

Anderson Area Christian Men’s Lenten Breakfast Series

Saturdays from 8:00am to 9:30am at various locations: Men, of all ages, are invited to attend the breakfast series celebrating God's grace through fellowship, music, and inspirational Christian speakers. A free-will offering will be taken.

• March 13: St. Mary's Catholic Church, 1115 Pearl Street, Anderson. This service is highly recommended for children.
• March 20: St. Matthews United Methodist Church, 1512 N. Madison Avenue, Anderson
• March 27: Elwood First United Methodist Church, 901 North 16th Street, Elwood. This is an open service, women are invited.

Madison County Sheriff’s Chaplaincy Banquet and Program

Friday, March 12 at 6:30pm at Madison Park Church. Guest speaker is Devon McDonald, former NFL Colts player and Sports World spokesman, giving the message of hope to youth across the country. Proceeds will benefit the Chaplaincy program, reaching out to inmates with the gospel of Jesus Christ and providing encouragement and spiritual support to the employees and families of the Sheriff's Department. The cost is $20 per person. For more information, contact Trish Thomas at (765) 649-0850 or Barbara Collier at (765) 734-1611.

United Way Coordinates Tax Assistance

The United Way of Madison County is hosting a Volunteer Income Tax Assistance program to provide low-income families the opportunity to have their taxes filed for free. Individuals with incomes of $15,000 or less with no dependents or $40,000 or less with qualifying dependents are eligible. Assistance is available on Monday and Tuesday from 8:30-11:30am through April 12 at First United Methodist in Anderson. For more information or to make an appointment, contact Korryn Davidson at (765) 608-3062.

Gaither Homecoming Tour

Friday, May 21, 7:00pm at Conseco Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. Featuring the new all-star Gaither Vocal Band and special guests. All seats are reserved. For more information, go to gaither.com or call (317) 917-2727.

Madison County 2010 Census Employment Opportunities

Help our community have a successful 2010 census. Good pay, flexible hours, paid training. Available Positions include: Census Takers, Crew Leaders, Recruiting Assistants and Census Clerks. For more information and to apply, call 1-888-861-2010 or go to 2010censusjobs.gov.

CBH-Eye on the World

Join Pastor Jim Lyon and the Christians Broadcasting Hope staff and follow the footsteps of Paul. Trace the Apostle’s steps across modern-day Greece and Turkey, in the shadow of the New Testament Corinth, Athens, Thessalonica, Ephesus, and more. For more information call (800) 757-8439 or visit cbhviewpoint.org.

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Announcements

Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

Clocks Springs Forward

MPC Softball Teams Forming

800 @ 10 Initiative

Need Prayer?

Anderson Area Christian Men’s Lenten Breakfast Series

Cream Filled Chocolate Eggs for Sale

Zumba Fitness Classes

Telephone Touch Team

MPC-goer Enters Video Contest

Clocks Springs Forward

Volunteers Needed for Easter Eggstravaganza

Easter Eggstravaganza!

Donations Needed for Easter Eggstravaganza

Family Times Virtue Packets

Clocks Springs Forward

MPC Softball Teams Forming

International Youth Convention (IYC)

MERGE

Student Ministries Holy Week Experience

Impact (Junior High)

Ignite (Senior High)

Volunteers Needed to make Chocolate Eggs

Cream Filled Chocolate Eggs for Sale

Clocks Springs Forward

Telephone Touch Team

Reasons to Believe

Clocks Springs Forward

Senior Adults J.O.Y. (Just Older Youth)

Singles Dinner and A Movie

Singles Survey

Flickers of Hope - Haiti Update

Touch the World Trips

Walk-a-thon Walkers and Sponsors Needed

Volunteers Needed for Easter Eggstravaganza

Donations Needed for Easter Eggstravaganza

Volunteer Appreciation

Volunteers Needed to make Chocolate Eggs

Telephone Touch Team

Annual Bazaar/Auction/Rummage Sale

Front Door Ministries Volunteers Quarterly Team Meetings

Front Door Ministries

Baby Dedications

Rejoicing in Baptism with

Congratulations to

In Sympathy with

Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast

Clocks Springs Forward

Kindergarten Round-Up for Anderson Community Schools

27th Annual Celebration of Life with George W. Bush

Worship Services Available on CD or Cassette

Anderson University Chorale in Concert

Anderson Area Christian Men’s Lenten Breakfast Series

Madison County Sheriff’s Chaplaincy Banquet and Program

United Way Coordinates Tax Assistance

Gaither Homecoming Tour

Madison County 2010 Census Employment Opportunities

CBH-Eye on the World