SpiritCHURCH | May 2022 | Newsletter

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Congrats, Class of 2022!

If you would like your graduate to be included in our video special, please email mail@spiritchurch.com with their name, a senior photo, where they’re graduating from, and their future plans. All submissions are due by May 8th

May Events 05.01 - New People Party 05.04 - Worship Wednesday 7:00PM 05.07 - Ladies’ Tea 05.08 - Mother’s Day 05.15 - Graduation Sunday 05.22 - SpiritKIDS Jr. Picnic 12:30PM

Pastor’s Perspective Congratulations to all of our 2022 graduates.

I am so proud of all your hard work and dedication to your studies!

During my time in the ministry, I have received dozens of graduation invites.

It is such an exciting moment to celebrate those who have worked hard to accomplish their goals. Yet, with each invitation, the same two words jump out at me: “Commencement Exercises.” It’s funny that we casually call it graduation yet formally use the term commencement.

Commencement is an interesting word; it means beginning or to start.

We often view graduation as the end of a chapter in a person’s life, but it actually serves as their launch point.

When I sit at graduation ceremonies, I often think of where the students seated before me will eventually end

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up. They’ve spent portions of their last twelve years together at school.

They have learned together, played together, and grown together. But now, they will go their separate ways to leave their impact on our world.

Some will stay close to home, and others will journey far away. But for each of the graduates, the ceremony is just the beginning. It is from this point that they will set their course and pursue their path.

I view the Easter season as our commencement ceremony. We remember Jesus’ pain, death, burial, and resurrection. When Jesus was on the cross, He said the words, “It is finished.” While that signaled the end of His earthly ministry, the work of the Kingdom was just beginning. Though Jesus went to the Father, the Holy Spirit empowers you and me to fulfill

05.25 - Grocery Giveaway 5:30PM

the task of reaching the least, last, and the lost with the love, joy, and peace of Jesus.

Easter is not the end for us. Easter is our starting point. It is the moment where His cross and His victory unify us. It is the opportunity to tell others of His great love for them. We are now commissioned to tell others that Jesus lives, Jesus saves, Jesus restores, Jesus heals, and Jesus is coming again! Just as many of our graduates are being sent forth from their schools, we are being sent forth to represent Jesus in our spheres of influence. I am praying that God uses us to help advance His Kingdom. Happy Graduation Day! Let’s go forth and change our world for Jesus Christ!

With love and gratitude!

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Green Team

Join us June 13-15th from 6:30PM-8:30PM for SpiritKIDS Super Camp! Kids 1st-5th grade are welcome to join us in learning about the super talents God has given each of us! To sign up your child or to volunteer to make this incredible event happen, visit spirit.church/signup.

The last night of Awana before the summer is May 22nd. To celebrate all that our kids have learned and accomplished, we’re holding an Awards ceremony! We would love for you and your child to join us from 5:45-7:15PM. MAY 2022 NEWS 4 SpiritCHURCH | MARCH 2022 NEWS

We need your help! Our Green Team does such an amazing job keeping our outdoor facilities clean and well-kept. If you are interested in helping this year, please emaill danny@spiritchurch.com.

Our next Grocery Giveaway is May 25th! If you or someone you know is in need, stop by the church from 5:30PM-7:30PM. If you’re available to help, please email mail@spiritchurch.com.

May 8th at 11:00AM is our next Growth Track class. Growth Track will help you learn about who we are, what we do, and how you can help us spread the love, joy, and peace, of Jesus at SpiritCHURCH. Sign up on our website at spirit.church/signup MAY 2022 SpiritCHURCH | MARCH 2022NEWS NEWS

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Get Connected!

Looking for a way to get to know people better at SpiritCHURCH? Find a group that fits your interests and grow closer to Jesus!

See a full list of our available SpiritGROUPS and sign up for a group at spirit.church/groups.

Mark your calendars! Saturday, June 4th is our annual Kiddie Park day! Join us from 9:00AM11:00AM at Bartlesville’s very own Kiddie Park for a morning of fun! Free rides are available for all SpiritCHURCH families and all families with foster or adopted children. Concessions will also be available. We can’t wait for this opportunity to share Jesus with these children in our community.

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Sharing the love, joy, and peace of Jesus Christ with the least, last, and lost.

THREE WAYS TO GIVE Drop a giving envelope in one of the kiosks in the Commons Area

SEE YOU SOON SERVICES Worship Experiences | Sundays at 9:30a & 11a

Give using our SpiritCHURCH app

SpiritKIDS | Sundays at 9:30a & 11a

Give online at spirit.church/give

Awana Club | Sundays at 5:45p

SpiritYOUTH | Sundays at 5:30p

Spirit Young Adults | Wednesdays at 8:30p For more information, please visit our website at spirit.church.