The document provides information about upcoming international and local church events in March and April as well as ministry events. It also includes a feature article about the Couples Ministry's Special Hearts Day event which involved games, music, and couples sharing about their relationships. Additionally, there is a note from the pastor about the benefits of praising God.

1. International Events
Keep up to date with other WIN Get involved Vol. 3: Issue. 1 - Feb 2012
Churches events.
Do you have any photos, testimo-
Couples Ministry’s
MARCH
• March 25 WIN SQ 23rd
nies, artwork, poems, or reflections Special Hearts Day
that you would like to share with the
Anniversary (Singapore)
church?
Editors Note As the drinks and food were being
• March 30-31 WIN Europe Hello! As you can see from the new His served, Matt, CJ, Sarah and Jackie ser-
Pastor’s Meeting in Germany If you do, then send them to: enaded all of us with love songs that
Light layout, there’s been some changes,
min.media@wordinternational. which is exciting BUT even more, is the brought us back to memory lane – If I
APRIL org.uk. goings on in church. Like the Special Ain’t Got You, When I Fall In Love, and
• April 2-7 WIN Europe Mission & Hearts Day (read about it below), the of course the timeless classic: Endless
Leadership Training - Germany And you might just see it in the next Cantata (coming up in April) and also Love!
issue. preparations for Youth camp have begun.
• April 17 - 20 International Board I told you it’s exciting! Anways we hope Sis Sarah, our emcee for the evening,
Meeting - Tagaytay, Philippines you enjoy this issue - The Media Team then called on several couples to play
the “how well do you know your spouse”
What a day to remember! game. Bro Doming and Sis Tina were the
For international events that are hap- first to be called. Both were asked to an-
pening this year go to www.wordinter- swer the same question and write down
national.com/news/calendar the same answer—hopefully at least, that
was the whole idea!
“It was fun to find out more
Did you know? Last 12 February, we, along with other
married couples and members of the about the other couples and
church, were treated to an exclusive how well they know their spouse
That the oldest person in the
dinner treat with live entertainment all inside out.”
Bible was Methuselah. He died at hosted by the dedicated members of the
the age of 969 years old! Youth Ministry. For one night only, the As the night went on, other couples
Irish Cultural Centre hall was trans- were asked to share why they love being
formed from rows of chairs to neatly married and what is their favourite part
arranged tables covered in a white linen or trait of their spouse. Bro Garry shared
WIN ETHOS tablecloth and red table runner—the that his favourite part of Sis Mabel is her
look completed by a vase of flowers for eyebrows—especially when she raises
We are the people of God, living for 48 Catalonia Apartments that extra special touch. After all the them to give him “the look” which means
Christ and for one another, in the Metropolitan Station Approach guests have taken their seats, members “don’t argue with me”. Kidding aside, Bro
power of the Holy Spirit that God may Watford of the youth smartly dressed in white Garry shared a very touching insight
be known and glorified in the world. WD18 7BN approached their designated table to wait
on us and take our orders.

2. – through seeing the strong marriages in
church with God in the centre, he is con- Ministry Events Pastor’s Corner
tinually inspired to do the same for his Important ministry events to add to
own marriage. Sis Jennie shared that her your calendar.
favourite trait of Bro Rudy is his dedica- Praise the LORD!
“For it is good to sing praises to our
tion to the family and their three won-
Men’s Ministry God. For it is pleasant, and praise is
derful children. We were also touched
• Men’s Teaching - Every last Sunday of the beautiful.” - Psalm 147:1
by the generosity of the members of the month, 11:45am - 12:45pm, MIC.
youth ministry – they could have spent The psalmist exhorted the people of God
their Sunday night doing something else Contact Person: Pastor Nordy to praise the Lord! The reason: it is good,
for “fun”, but their idea of fun was serv- pleasant and beautiful. What does he
ing the married members of the church. mean?
They deserve kudos for executing such a Prayer Ministry
• Prayer Meeting - Every last Friday of the
well-planned and enjoyable evening. Indeed, it is difficult to comprehend what
month, 7pm – 9pm, Irish Cultural Centre
it means! How can it be good, pleasant
Similar to what Sis Sarah shared, as it • Intercessory Prayer - Every Sunday, 12 – 1pm, and beautiful? Some prosperity seekers
is very inspiring for the youth to see all MIC tell us that it is because God blesses those
the married couples in church who have who praise him, but this is a narrow ex-
• The prayer meeting - Every Sunday, 12-1pm,
made God the anchor of their marriage planation that stirs our selfish tendencies.
MIC (Norfolk room)
and continue to show their dedication to
their spouse and their family, so it is for Contact Person: Sis Melba Praising God is good, pleasant and beau-
us. As one of the newly married couples tiful to the psalmist because he has seen
in church, we look upon the married the justice (v2-6), the providence (v7-9),
men and women in this church as exam- Verse of the Month Youth/YA Ministry
the covenant faithfulness (10 -11), the
ples of faithfulness, dedication and love, protection (11 -14) and the sovereign rule
• Christianity Explored Bible Study - Sunday
not only towards God, but also towards “Love is patient, love is kind. (twice monthly), 4pm, MIC of his God. The psalmist has known God,
their spouse and children. It does not envy, it does not because the LORD has broken into his
boast, it is not proud. It does not Contact Person: Bro Chris Ordanza life.
Mr & Mrs dishonor others, it is not self-
Kenneth & Clari Rohde Not all people can praise God, but only
seeking, it is not easily angered, it
those who have experienced this good,
If you are interested in writing a feature keeps no record of wrongs. Love Ladies’ Ministry
pleasant and beautiful God!
for His Light in the future please email does not delight in evil but rejoices • Ladies’ Fellowship/Prayer Meeting - Every
Sunday, 11am-1pm, MIC
min.media@wordinternational.org.uk with the truth. It always protects, Pastor Rene
always trusts, always hopes,
always perseveres.”
Did you know? If you are a Ministry Head and you wish to in-
clude any important ministry monthly events in
That the last word used in the 1 Corinthians: 4-5 the next issue please email
New International Version (NIV)
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