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Fall 2014 Community Groups

Fall 2014 Community Groups

September 3, 2014
by Mario Villella

We are starting new community groups this fall. Find out all the pertinent information about these upcoming groups, why we are asking you to be a part of one, and how you can sign up.
Why Do We Do It This Way?

Why Do We Do It This Way?

July 11, 2014
by Mario Villella

This past week, I was having a conversation with someone who goes to our church and she was asking me questions that are related to the vision, mission, and/or philosophy of ministry of Good News Church. After we were done, she encouraged me to share what I had told her with more people at our church. So, in case you have had similar questions, here you go.
What About A Building?

What About A Building?

July 10, 2014
by Mario Villella

If we keep growing, will Good News be expanding our building or building some other building some day? The answer to that question is, "If the Lord wills, then, yes." We've got about 50 extra people coming this year over last year. If this trend continues (and it may not, we'll just have to wait and see what God has in store) we will need to do something to provide more church service space and KidZone space.
Take Advantage of Intermission

Take Advantage of Intermission

April 3, 2014
by Mario Villella

I am going to suggest something for you to do during the Sunday morning service at church that I believe will be good for you and especially good for the body of Christ and the mission of Christ. Some of you who are antisocial probably won’t do it no matter how much I beg. But, perhaps, many of you social types will consider this request.
Introducing Our New Director of Congregational Care: Bruce Hawk

Introducing Our New Director of Congregational Care: Bruce Hawk

March 12, 2014
by Mario Villella

As many of you know, one of our elders, Gary Haverdink is also a volunteer staff member at our church. His title is “Director of Ministries and Operations.” Gary uses his leadership gifts to organize the volunteer ministries here and he helps make sure that the church, as an organization, runs smoothly. To be honest, without him, we wouldn’t have as many good community groups as we have now, we would probably be lacking for volunteers, and our drinking water might be hazardous to our health (yes, among other things, Gary makes sure we always have a up-to date water testing and permitting.) I am very grateful that God has blessed us with him, to do lots of things that I don’t do or don’t do well.
Some Thoughts on the Basics of Christian Living

Some Thoughts on the Basics of Christian Living

February 13, 2014
by Mario Villella

Several weeks ago, I wrote a letter to some friends of mine who had recently become Christians. The purpose of the letter was that I wanted to put into writing some of the basic practices within Christianity for them. Basically, it was an attempt to answer the question, “Ok, I’m a Christian. Now what?” Well, after I wrote the letter, I thought to myself, “Maybe these things would be good for lots of people at Good News to hear” instead of limiting the message to just the few people I sent it to.
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Encouragement Community KidZone Discipleship StoryTeam Finance Volunteer Worship Organization Announcement

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Mario Villella Kennon Bickhart Latara Arthur Marian Rizzo Gary Haverdink Tiffany Bagasan Linnea Curington Jana Wheeler Luke Ferguson