Way to GO PCC! You are already making a difference in Henryville and there's more to come...

This morning I had the privilege of delivering a check from Phos Community Church to Henryville Community Church Tornado Relief Efforts for $4,250!  And, it's because you stepped up big and made a huge difference this past Sunday on short notice.  In addition to that Rich Talley took a truckload of donated items to Henryville after worship this past Sunday.

The PCC Staff traveled to Henryville hoping to meet Rich Cheek, pastor of Henryville Community Church, and we got more than we bargained for.  Rich took a while with us to tell the story of what's been going on at Henryville Community Church over the past couple of years that prepared them to be a LIGHT (PHOS) in the middle of the devastation that struck Friday evening in Henryville.  They were positioned and ready to take on the task of being the central distribution point and in front of the line of coordinating relief efforts presently.  [You can see their church (and Rich and Carletta) on CNN: http://religion.blogs.cnn.com/2012/03/04/churches-aid-recovery-in-storm-hit-town/ ]

The situation in Henryville will change a lot every day as new agencies arrive and when FEMA gets there it's probably gonna change even more.  For now, we're imagining that we'll be working with the team out of Henryville Community Church.  We don't have details yet on when we'll get our boots on the ground there, but we'll be there asap.  The 6 PM Curfew there puts a damper on our Small Groups that may wanna serve, but that may be lifted in the not too distant future.  

So, if you wanna get in on the game with PCC when we head there, please send an email to meredith@phoschurch.com and she'll add you to a special email distribution list specifically for this purpose. 

And, if you have contacts in other churches that may want to partner with us in the weeks ahead, just pass this along and have them contact meredith@phoschurch.com

As alway, we'll need to be fluid in our approach and go there with a servants heart and just do what they need us to do.  So, dress in boots or sturdy shoes, long pants, bring work gloves and perhaps a hat.  Most of all arm yourself with the love of God and go be His hands and feet.  

By the way, be sure to check out the pictures at www.phosnews.blogspot.com

Looking forward to getting there and serving with you,

Jeff Fuson

Lead Pastor
Phos Community Church

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Prayers for Charlotte Turner

Phos Family,

Charlotte Turner is currently in Norton Suburban Hospital (room 427) battling cancer for the 5th time.  She started chemotherapy last week and had severe side effects to the treatment.  Please be in prayer for Charlotte and her daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Billy Popp.  As you can imagine, they've had a very bad week and are anxious about the road ahead as Charlotte continues her treatments - they need our prayers! 

Thanks!
Mike Arvin

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 HENRYVILLE RELIEF EFFORTS

Hey there Phos family, I wanted to write and remind you that we are starting two services tomorrow at 9:00 and 10:30 at 4200.  Hope to see you there! 

I also wanted to let you know of an opportunity we have to serve the families of Southern Indiana who were tragically hit by the tornadoes yesterday.  My Father-in-law spent some time this morning in Henryville and let me know of some things they are in desperate need of: 

1. Baby Formula
2. Baby Food
3. Blankets (clean)

Tomorrow morning at church we will be collecting these items to take to the areas that need them most.  Please take some time to go out tonight and pick up some things and bring them with you in the morning.    We need them by the end of the 2nd service.  We will also need some folks willing to drive to Sellersburg by 1:30 tomorrow and drop off the items.  If you are interested in this please email Meredith@PhosChurch.com and let me know.  

Probably the most important area of need during this tragic time is money. We will be collecting offering tomorrow, and any money that you donate to the relief efforts, ABOVE AND BEYOND, your regular giving we will match up to $1500.00. This is how it will work - come prepared in the morning to give your normal giving. Then give some extra on a separate check in the offering basket for the relief efforts in Southern Indiana.  Make sure and mark your additional check tornado relief.  Phos will then match the total amount given up to $1500.00.

Thank you for continuing to serve with all your heart!  I am honored to serve Jesus beside you!

Meredith Lewis
Phos Community Church

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Work at 4200 Cancelled This Evening -- Friday, March 2 -- due to Possible Severe Weather

This probably won't surprise any of you, but because Jim Cantore, of the Weather Channel, has set up camp in Downtown Louisville we decided that maybe this storm could get bad!  So, we are canceling our work project this evening.  I sure hope you can come sometime tomorrow because we still have lots to do!  We'll crank up at 8:30 in the morning.  We'll quit when the work is done! Hopefully we can get it all wrapped up by mid afternoon. 
  See you there.

Peace,
Jeff
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Giving it up for Lent! Preparing your heart & Spirit for Easter

The Catholic tradition recognizes a season called 'Lent' where one is encouraged to give something up in order to focus more on the work of Jesus and to prepare our hearts and souls for the re-working of God in our lives. I like the notion of that, however, I don't think that God loves you more or less if you practice or do not practice Lent.  

I do believe that giving up some time to center in on Jesus and to spend time learning about Him and thinking about Him can be extraordinarily good for us. 

So, I'm encouraging our Journey Partners at Phos Community Church to give up some TV time and dig into the Gospel of Mark between now and Easter.  It's an easy read.  If you just cover a chapter every couple of days you'll have it completed by Easter.  As you read the eyewitness account of Jesus' life try to imagine yourself right in the center of the action and ask yourself, "Why is Jesus doing ____________?' and 'What is He saying to me here in 2012?' and 'What should I do today about what God is saying to me?"  Then, go do that and keep your small group or Bible Study group in the loop on what God is doing in your life through the Gospel of Mark.  

If you'd like an even bigger challenge you could read 'King's Cross' by Timothy Keller as that will be a key resource I'll be using in our upcoming sermon Series between now and Easter called, King's Cross.

Lent might be a good idea!

Remember to keep on praying about who you are gonna invite to join the journey here at PCC by April 1 this year.  

Peace,
Jeff 
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Remember you have TWO great opportunities to worship at Phos each Sunday beginning the first Sunday of March, 2012

I'm excited that Phos is moving forward with the mindset of creating more space so that others can know and grow.  Thanks for your willingness to be a part of the Journey at PCC.

This Sunday, March 4, 2012 we will begin offering two mirror image worship experiences each Sunday at 9 AM and 10:30 AM.  Same music and same message both times so the only thing you need to consider if what would work best for you and your family?  

Also consider that this makes it easier for you to serve on Sundays with the Children or in Hospitality because you can still attend worship.  

Keep on being on Mission @ 1 Degree and praying for those around you.   Would you take action and encourage at least one friend to join us at Phos by Easter 2012?  They'll be glad you invited them!

Joyfully,
Jeff Fuson

Journey + Adventure + Community = Phos Church





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