Pass them on. Tell a friend. Wake a neighbor.

Be blessed this Christmas season!

“One and Only” by Curtis Crittenden (Right Click to Save)

“Your Glorious Grace” by Cory Knowland (Right Click to Save)

“I Heard The Bells” by Cory & Cathy Knowland (Right Click to Save)

Bangkok, Chaing Mai & Udon Thailand
Beyond the bustling streets, protesting crowds and street vendors we were able to spend some time visiting with a pastor and his wife at a new church plant. Pastors and church leaders in villages have difficultly getting Bible training. There is a team working with a modified TEE program (Sa Sa Pa) to provide translated classes in a local setting.

Carefully stepping out onto a bamboo building on stilts we gathered for worship.  A leader from the village read some Scriptures, played the guitar and sung praises they had written. They are learning how to not only be dependent on God but how to work together and make a living.  Current projects include growing rice fields, mushrooms, peppers and other local items.

Phnom Phen, Batdambang & Poi Pet Cambodia
The largest church we visited with around 60 who were in the  service. The service lasted around three hours including worship lead by the youth, scripture reading, message and ending worship. But there are still many who do not know the freedom and love of Christ. Buddhism is the major religion.  Many do not know the freedom of Christ.

Mark and Ashley Smith along with their son Trey are in Batdambang with YWAM. They are working on language study and teaching at the School of Biblical Studies (SBS). “God has given us the desire of our hearts to move to Cambodia as missionaries. We want the people to hear and learn about the Good News of Jesus.” Mark & Ashley.  It was a blessing to spend a few days with Mark and Ashlie while in Cambodia. They appreciated the care package, prayer and time of skype on the weekend service at WSFC.

There is still tremendous work to be done.  Join with me in prayer for the workers, Mark & Ashlie and lost people of the world.

P.S.
Partner in Prayer: For up-to-date prayer requests and information you can contact Mark and Ashlie at mark.smith81@gmail.com.

Partner Financially: Donations for missions at WSFC and/or Mark and Ashley go to http://wsfc.org/resources/give/

Each one of us has the privilege to partner with God in His call to, “…go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit…” Matthew 28:19

Here are a few upcoming events at West Salem Foursquare.

WALKER BEAUTIFICATION DAY
Come to our 6th annual Walker School Beautification Day. Help us give back and bless our school on 4.24.10 from 7am-1pm. We will be trimming, planting, building benches, painting and spreading bark. Please bring tools and gloves.  For more information e-mail Craig Oviatt at craig@wsfc.org.

PAJAMA PARTY
Looking for a night of fun? Ladies, come join us for a women’s only pajama party on 4.30.10 from 7pm-12am, here at the church. Bring a snack or beverage and wear your favorite pajamas.  Questions? email Jennie Smith at jennie503@gmail.com

FAMILY LIFE GROUPS
Are you looking for a family small group where you can connect and grow? Join us Sundays from 6:30-8:30. We are following the WSFC SG2gO series. Childcare is provided birth-5th grade (small donation is requested). For more information contact Kristin Chaney at kristin@chaneyfamily.info.

CONNECT CAFE
New to WSFC? Want to connect with Pastor John and others? This Saturday we are hosting a Connect Cafe, April 17, at 9:30am in the Lobby. For more information contact Joan English at joan@wsfc.org. Children are welcome with their parents.

SUSTAINABLE CHRISTIANITY :: PART III
Toxic Removal :: The Holy Spirit begins this Thursday, April 15. Learn about those heart issues that inhibit a close relationship with God and how to be cleansed of them. Fill out a Grow Card and write Sustainable. Drop completed cards off in the Lobby at Connecting Point. Cost for the “Doing What Jesus Did” Book is $20. (Already have book? no cost) Contact Penne Ryan at 503.851.6868

EI8HT
Are you 18-early 30′s? Join us April 17th at 8pm in the Lobby for worship with Anna Gilbert & Chris Marshall, free coffee and a great message. Follow ei8ht on Twitter @WSFCyoungadults.

Donations of glasses and wool socks are being gathered up until March 17th. You can drop these off at the WSFC Office.

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Community Homeless Connect
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
9:00-4:00
Salem First Baptist Church
395 Marion St NE
Salem, Or 97301

Last year was our first Pep Rally. It turned out to be a great time of fellowship and leadership training. If you are a current servant or planning to volunteer at Easter please join us. Our Easter Pep Rally will be on March 12th from 6:30-8:30pm. This fun evening will include

– worship & prayer

– dramatic production with Chuck Neighbors

– ministry training breakout sessions

Easter Gatherings at West Salem Foursquare at Sat April 3 @ 5 and 7pm and Sun April 4 @ 8, 9:30 & 11:15am. There are multiple opportunities to serve including:

- Set-Up/Tear Down

- Facility

- Prayer

- Hospitality

- Security

- Guest Services

- Children’s Ministries.

Fill out an Easter Serve Card on the weekend service to volunteer.