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03.24.23

Dear Faith Family, 

I read an article recently depicting the month of March as a month of memories.  March is the in-between month when we shake off the cold winds of winter and wait to see the first warm signs of spring.  We look with anticipation toward Easter resurrection, and approaching new growth of life within ourselves as well as new life in our surroundings. 

Spring is a time for cleaning—getting rid of the old things in our lives.  We have been doing a lot of that around our home as we get rid of the things we do not need that make clutter.  I have been looking through albums and albums of pictures, reminiscing of days gone by and remembering those that are no longer with us. 

I have been thanking God for His precious gift of memory and I am so thankful for those spiritual markers in my life—for my mom leading me to Christ as a young teenager, for so many faithful friends throughout the years that have been spiritual leaders, and for those that continue to help me grow as a Jesus follower. 

In this season of my life, I am thankful for each of you and for your continual words of encouragement as we co-labor together, sharing the Gospel message and God’s love with those around us.   

My prayer for each of you is that you might also revisit and relive the memorable days of your past, the times God has purposely imprinted upon your heart and mind to keep your faith and hope alive and strong.  Most importantly, I pray we will all be thanking God for all He is doing in each of our lives and for how He is at work at First Hewitt. 

“Being confident of this, that He who started a good work in you will carry it on to completion until the day of Christ Jesus.”  Philippians 1:6 

Be Blessed, 

Susan Malone 
Minister of Adults 55+ 
Do you have a dirty car? Have you not washed it all winter? Well, it’s now Spring which means it’s time to get it washed. The students will be hosting a car wash here at the church to help raise money for camp. The car wash will take place tomorrow, March 25 from 10am-2pm. Please take the time to come by and support our students!
Fellowship & Prayer Walk - Sunday, March 26 at 5 PM 
Join us for a church-wide fellowship on Sunday, March 26 @ 5 PM in the HUB.  We encourage you to bring your "Brown Bag" dinner for you and your family. Come enjoy a time of fellowship before we prayer walk our neighborhoods and deliver door hangers for Easter. Parents, pull out the stroller or wagon for the kids. We will have a prayer walking scavenger hunt available for families to take with them on the prayer walk.

Helpful Information about Prayer Walking / Driving:
  - What is Prayer Walking?
  - Prayer Walking with Families
  - What is Prayer Driving? 
 

Church Work Day - Saturday, April 1 @  8 AM
Saturday Workday in preparation for Easter Sunday to include:

  • Exterior painting back of Education and Sr. adult bldgs.
  • Landscape cleanup and planting flowers
  • Interior and window cleaning
  • Stump removal and brush cleanup
  • Trailer barn repairs
Easter is just a few weeks away, and we can't wait!  We will meet for worship only on Easter Sunday, April 9th @ 10:45 AM.  There will be childcare available for infants - 2 years, but no Sunday Morning Bible Studies. Start thinking now about who you can invite as your guest for Easter!  We will have door hangers available soon for you to invite your neighbors!  
Annie Armstrong Easter Offering
The Annie Armstrong Easter Offering (AAEO) is the primary way Southern Baptists fund missions in North America. One hundred percent of gifts given to AAEO go to the field to support more than 2,400 missionary families serving across the United States and Canada.

Gifts to the Annie Armstrong Easter Offering are used to train and resource missionaries in church planting and compassion ministries. Gifts are also used to create evangelism resources. New churches are being planted, hurts are being healed and lives are being transformed by the gospel because you give.

For more information about the AAEO, please click here. 
You can give to the AAEO by giving directly (click HERE) or by giving through the church (click HERE). 
April 15th 11:30 AM -1:00 PM
Special Guest Margie Cox
will talk about her newly published book.
"From Broken and Bleeding to Healed and Whole:

RSVP by April 10th to Susan Malone - 254.666.2741 or susan@firsthewitt.org
Indicate Childcare Needs
First Hewitt is looking for someone temporarily to set up for weekly events. Must be capable of lifting 50 pounds. If interested or for more information, please call Gayle at 254.666.2741.

Youth Camp is coming up! This year we are going to Pineywoods Camp in East Texas on July 17-21. The cost per student is $335 and you can register by clicking the link below. Space is limited and we are filling up so if you have a student who wants to go to camp, go ahead and register them. You do not need to pay for camp at the time of registration.  Camp is for anyone who is in 7th through 12th grade. If you have any questions about camp, please reach out to Clayton Knight.
We are excited to return to Mt. Lebanon for Kids’ Camp this summer, June 4-7.  Spaces are limited, so reserve your spot today by registering at https://mtlebanoncamp.com/kids-camps/.  Our church code is fbchewitt23.  If you have questions email michelle@firsthewitt.org.

Senior Tuesdays  meet Tuesday at 2PM

Grief Share
Grief recovery groups Wednesday at 2pm. Call 254.666.2741 to make reservations and reserve a workbook.

Secret Church 23 - Friday, April 21 @ 6 PM

Mark your calendars!  First Hewitt is once again hosting a special one-night worldwide simulcast called Secret Church.  Secret Church is an intense evening of Bible study featuring the teaching of Dr. David Platt. This year we will be walking together through the book of Jonah!  REGISTRATION IS OPEN!! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER! 

For more information about Secret Church 2023, please click here. 

March Prayer Focus & Bible Reading Plan

Each month, we as a church family are seeking to consistently read God's Word and pray for the Gospel to be known in different parts of the world.  Our March edition of Together for the Gospel is now available at the church or by clicking here. 

Our prayer focus for the month of March is: North Africa

Prayer Requests? 

We want to be a church that continually lifts each other up in prayer. If you have a prayer request, share it with us by clicking below:
Prayer Request
Sunday 
Sunday Morning Bible Study - 9:30 AM
Sunday Morning Worship - 10:45 AM
Sunday Evening  - Children, Bible Drill & Youth - 5 PM
    03/26 - Prayer Walk & Fellowship Brown Bag Dinner - 5:00 PM

Wednesday Bible Studies
Men's Prayer Breakfast & Study - 7:30 AM - Evening Study - 6 PM
Women's Bible Study - 6 PM
Life Groups throughout the week

Financial Update 

Monthly Giving Requirement: $67,632
March Giving Receipts: $55,517

Year to Date Required:  $456,508
Year to Date Received:  $4473,734
Over/Under:                 + $17,226
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