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March
Staff Anniversary
Congratulations to Rex Forsyth, our
only staff member to celebrate an
employment anniversary with
Sagemont Church during the month
of March. Rex does a tremendous
job as our Minister of Pastoral
Care, and we have been
privileged to have him as
part of our team for the
past 16 years.
Congratulations, Rex!
Wednesday Night Dinner
Serving lines open 4:15 - 5:50 pm
March 4 - Mikeska’s
BBQ Beef and Sausage, Butter Potatoes, Beans
Cole Slaw, Cake
March 11 - Main Street Grill and Cafe
Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, Salad Bar, Home-
made Bread, Mint Brownies/Banana Pudding
March 18 - Gringo’s
Fajitas (Chicken & Beef), Rice, Beans,
Guacamole, Chips and Sides
March 25 - Massa’s
Meatloaf, Mashed Potatoes, Green Beans,
Salad Bar, Brownies
this month
in the
sagemont bookstore
Uncommon
by
Tony Dungy
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$19.99
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Bookstore Hours
Sunday 7:00-12:30
Mon & Tue 10:00- 4:00
Wednesday 10:00-8:00
Thur & Fri 10:00 2:00
To the Jew First
at First Baptist Church - Pearland
Friday, March 6
featuring
Stuart Rothberg, Speaker
Marty Goetz, Musician
First Baptist Church -
Pearland
3005 Pearland Parkway
Sagemont members are
invited to attend FBC
Pearland’s Mission Cel-
ebration. Our own Stuart
Rothberg will be speaking
Friday night. The celebra-
tion is March 4 - 8. Find
more information at www.
fbcpearland.org.
In our fast-paced chaotic society, people are seeking a sense of
peace and clarity in life. At Sagemont Church, a group of young
adults are learning how to achieve this together. With a church
membership of 16,000 people, it’s easy to feel intimidated or
overwhelmed, but for this group, those feelings didn’t last.
Danek Coffey found his sense of community and refuge in the
College Ministry at Sagemont. Before attending Sagemont, Coffey
was only familiar with small church affiliations, but after seven
months here, he feels right at home. “It’s harder to go to a smaller
church. It has fewer resources and fewer people to do all the work,”
the 24-year-old student from Midwestern University said. “I was
one of those people in the past who have been critical of mega
churches. I probably would not have stayed at Sagemont if I had
not found a community of people within the church.” Coffey found
that community at the College Ministry’s Clarity group which has
about 50-60 members.
But finding a group and community to be a part of doesn’t come
without effort, according to 21-year-old Theresa Curry. She first
found her community at Sagemont through the morning College
Ministry class called Prelude, which eventually led her to attend
Clarity. Despite her shy nature, she believes the newcomer must be
willing to connect with others. Curry, along with several others from
the Clarity group, also discovered that being actively involved in
mission trips has helped each of them grow. This involvement not
only provides spiritual growth for the group; it is also an opportunity
to build relationships with others who share the same passion for
reaching out to others.
Ecclesiastes 4:9-10 reads: “Two people are better off than one,
for they can help each other succeed. If one person falls, the other
can reach out and help.” This verse has been a key element for
the young adults at Sagemont, especially for 23-year-old Raul
Gonzales. Gonzales says people at Sagemont have always had
their arms wide open for him. He first became connected through
Sagemont’s Discovery class which gives new members information
about various ministries. Just as Sagemont reached out to him,
Gonzales reaches out to others. He plans to participate in a mission
trip to Ethiopia in the summer and teaches in the AdventureLand
Children’s Ministry. “I know that’s something that I need – people to
talk to and stay connected…Get connected and stay connected,” he
said.
Tara Wood, a member of Clarity, shares in this sentiment. When
Wood was going through tough times with her own family, she
could count on this group for support. “It was really cool to see
how different everyone’s lives are, but they all connect and they all
became my family,” Wood said.
However, several members in Clarity feel their calling goes beyond
getting connected; they want others to share in this same union.
“I felt more of my place was to go and seek the people that aren’t
connected and try and help them connect,” Coffey said. “The more
you develop relationships, the more you can talk to anybody about
anything: ‘How’s your week going?’ Is there anything I can pray for?
Is there anything you need help with?’”
Many smaller communities exist within the large church at
Sagemont. These young adults are finding their place to belong
and grow. Have you found yours?
Finding
the Small
Church
Within the
Big Church
by
Deborah Aranda
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