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Shane & Shane - The One You Need


Here's a music video from Shane & Shane's lateset album, The One You Need. They'll be in concert at Five Points this Tuesday at 7:30 pm.


Shane & Shane - Yearn


Tuesday, May 8th, we're having Shane & Shane in concert. Tickets are $15 at the door, or $12 online. Group tickiets (8+) are $10 a piece. Here's a video of their song Yearn.


Third Pastoral Candidate


Dear Five Points Family,

Over the past several months, the Elders have been seeking the Lord and asking you to pray with us regarding the calling of a third pastor. The Elders have focused their search towards a man who is able to preach, teach, counsel, and lead with specific gifts in the areas of leadership and administration. He will join the pastors in carrying out the duties of the pastoral office with a primary focus on shepherding the organizational and administrative processes of the church.

Accordingly, the Elders have reviewed dozens of resumes and interviewed approximately ten individuals. Most recently, the Elders have spent substantial time interviewing one individual and we are excited to introduce him to you. Per the Five Points Constitution and Bylaws, we are formally entering the second phase of the process (Selection of Vocational Elders) as stated in Section 5(b): “The Council shall inform the congregation of candidates being considered to allow for prayerful and informed consideration of the candidate.” To this end, Mr. Brett Toney and his wife Kelina will be visiting Five Points on Saturday and Sunday, April 21-22. Brett will be teaching a combined Adult Bible Study Hour at 9:30am, April 22 in the Sanctuary and then the Toney’s will share their testimonies and answer questions for our Evening Family Gathering. Finally, we will fellowship with them during the subsequent White Horse Inn. In order for Five Points to prayerfully consider Brett’s candidacy, we invite you to participate in this exciting weekend in the life of our church.

After the Toney’s visit, the entire church (Elders and congregation) will spend two weeks prayerfully considering Brett as a candidate, after which the Elder Council will meet and decide whether to formally recommend him to the congregation for calling into office per Section 5(d). Should the Lord confirm his candidacy, the Elders will formally recommend to the congregation that Brett be called into office. We have set a tentative date of May 6 for a congregational vote.

Let me provide you with some background on Brett Toney. Brett and Kelina currently reside in Minneapolis, MN where he is finishing his Master of Divinity degree at Bethlehem College & Seminary. He completed his Bachelor of Arts in Biblical and Theological Studies at Northwestern College in 2008. Brett has not served as a full-time pastor, yet he has served in pastoral ministry roles with increasing responsibilities since 2008. Since December 2009, he has served both as a Ministry and Pastoral Assistant to a lead pastor at Bethlehem Baptist Church. His roles have included significant administrative and pastoral responsibilities. The Elders have spent a substantial amount of time appraising Brett’s experience and giftedness. We strongly believe that his demonstrated giftedness in a large, multi-campus church has prepared him well to serve in the context of Five Points. He is eager to teach, disciple, counsel, and serve in full-time ministry. There is a strong unity amongst the Elders that his God-given giftedness and experience squarely meet the needs we are seeking in a third pastor. Please visit Brett’s website at http://about.me/bretttoney where you will find links to his resume, sermons and writings.

We count it a joy and privilege to serve alongside such grace-filled saints at Five Points. We are excited about what God is doing in our midst and for you to meet Brett and Kelina on April 21-22. We ask you to join us in prayer as the Lord continues to lead and build His Church for His glory.


Grace and peace to you,

Mark Kakkuri, Joe Slezak, and Mike Martoia
FPCC Personnel Committee


PASTORAL CANDIDATE SCHEDULE:

• April 22, 9:30am: Brett Toney teaching combined adult Bible Study Hour
• April 22, 5:45pm: Elder led Q&A during the Evening Family Gathering
• April 22, 7:00pm: White Horse Inn with the Toney’s
• May 6, 5:45pm: Congregational Vote (pending affirmation of candidacy)


I charge you in the presence of God and of Christ Jesus, who is to judge the living and the dead, and by his appearing and his kingdom: preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, and exhort, with complete patience and teaching. For the time is coming when people will not endure sound teaching, but having itching ears they will accumulate for themselves teachers to suit their own passions, and will turn away from listening to the truth and wander off into myths. As for you, always be sober-minded, endure suffering, do the work of an evangelist, fulfill your ministry.
2 Timothy 4:1-5
 

 


A River Runs Through It!


Our journey began as we pulled up to the edge of the river. “What are we doing here?” was our first thought we had as we climbed out of the van. We looked into the mouth a rushing river, not a little stream as it was described to us earlier. Our first task would be to carry all of our gear across the river and set up camp. We never imagined that God would take us to such a place to spend our summer vacations helping a camp of kids out in the middle of “no-where” Ukraine, we stood on the bank looking into the raging water. “Now what?”

“Lets get going!” The team shouted. With prayers on our lips, off we went, literally jumping in the river and the lives of the Ukrainian campers with both feet.

God had picked the right spot. God knew this was the place where Jordan’s life, one of the short-termers, would be forever changed. It wasn’t the plane ride, the culture shock, the sights, sounds and smells of Ukraine, or even crossing the river that changed him. It was the Word of God spoken in love, in both English and Russian, that penetrated his heart.

Lord willing, this summer Five Points will be sending a team back to the River Camp and we are inviting you to take this journey with us. Trusting God often means jumping into something that seems much bigger then we are. Yet at the same time, as we trust God, He will direct our paths and will lead us to the still waters of His glorious love. Our plans are to be with nearly 100 campers for the week, playing games, making crafts and sharing Christ’s love with the children. Is there a better way of spending your summer?

We trust that hearts will be changed during the camp by the blood of the lamb, maybe yours. A river runs through it!

Editors Note: Dave and his wife Elsie are members of Five Points who serve as missionaries to Kiev, Ukraine. A informational meeting will take place this Sunday, January 8th for those interested in joining the trip.


Planting Joy Phase 1 Congregational Vote


In January 2011, the Elders presented the Planting Joy Master Site Plan. This vision and site plan is displayed in the hallways in the form of an overall property site plan, floor plan, and artist renderings. At that time, the Elders stated that when a Phase 1 plan was developed and presented, the congregation would be asked to ratify and authorize FPCC to pursue such a plan.

On November 13th 2011, the Phase 1 plan was presented. As such, there will be a brief congregational vote on Sunday, December 11th at the beginning for the Evening Family Gathering. The ballot will state:

The Elders propose to raise funds to build the Phase 1 plan presented November 13th. Specifically, this includes building a new Children’s Wing and a Commons to be used temporarily as a worship space.

__ Yes ___ No


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