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But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was on him, and by his wounds we are healed.

Isaiah 53:5

Prince William and Kate Middleton just got married, by the way. Just in caseyou have been living in a deep undersea pod of isolation. Her engagement ringlooks very much like the aquamarine ring my grandparents gave me for my18th birthday, except hers has a sapphire, a sapphire that looks like it may beeven just a little bit SMALLER than my aquamarine if you look at it in theright Hyde-Park sun or in the right tabloid. I like to think Kate and I could beBFFs what with our blue gems, our brown hair, and the fact we are female andspeak English.

All through college, I kept my birthday ring hidden away in my dorm room, or inthe desk in my sorority house I shared later with two girls, or in the dresser of the house I had as a senior. I never wore it. I kept it close by, like a secret stash of Twizzlers. Expensive Twizzlers. Friends would ask to see it. I would pull out thebox and wait, perhaps for a bell to toll or for a disembodied choral ensemble tosing the Doxology, and then click the lid open.

I wear it more these days. And the more I wear it, the more I wish I had beenwearing it all along.

Even though we are technically in the joyful season of Easter and beyond thecontemplation of Lent, it doesnt seem right to box up the beauty of Jesus sacri-

ce. Isaiah tells us our peace with God our restful state before him and in himas a beloved, forgiven child came at a costly price. Punishment brought peace,nothing less.

Are you stashing away the greatest gift you own? Living in worry, caught up indistraction, mired in self-obsession? Have peace. Peace is already yours, in a little black box, sitting in velvet, sparkling, bought and paid for. Take it, own it,wear it. Others will wonder where you got such a rare gem, such an incrediblefreedom of spirit and quiet settled-ness of mind. And you will say from ThePrince of Peace, of course, who is greater than any dude from Wales. Or eventhat guy with the purple guitar.

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UPDATE: Easter EggsperienceOn Saturday April 23, IBCers and families from the com-munity attended IBCs annual Eggsperience, an Eastercelebration complete with bounce houses, a pettingzoo, egg hunt, face painting and more including theEaster Path, a hands-on experience designed to connectkids and parents to the story of Jesus cruci xion andresurrection.

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Its been said that a mothers job is never nished, and manyothers laugh at the redundancy of the phrase working mother.Its with these sayings in mind that Chatter would like to honorthe wonderful mothers of Irving Bible Church for their amazing gifts and sacri ces. We decided to sit down with four mothersto get a little insight into the real world of mothering and askedthese women a few hard questions. Their responses were

humbling and honest.

What do you fear the most for your children?

My greatest fear for my children is that I will fail to cultivate in them an under-standing of who they are in Christ and the gifts God has given them. Being anadoptive mother, I nd that this concept has taken on an even greater level of importance. My husband and I have a lot of wounds to heal in our children beforewe can instill in them a sense of their value within our family and, most importantly,of their value to God. I believe that if, and only if, we can get our kids to understand

their worth they can achieve the work that God has for them. (Alex)

My greatest fear for my two children with disabilities is their long-term care. WhenI am no longer able to care for them, either because of my age or health, or becauseIm no longer here at all, someone else will be responsible for them; and I dontknow whether that someone else will take that responsibility as seriously as I do.Whether it be a family member designated in a will or an institution, I cant expectany other caregivers commitment or integrity or even love to be as intense as mine,and that scares me. (Amy)

When my children were all under my roof, I tended to fear for their physical safetythe most. The mother bear in me was very protective of them, and I couldnt imag-ine how I could live if I lost one of them. That would still be a fear if the Lord hadntdealt with me in the area of my imagination. Most of what we fear never happens,so we waste a lot of time and emotional energy fretting unnecessarily. Besides, overand over again in the Scriptures, God commands, Do not be afraid, Do not worry.It is a trust issue not trusting that nothing bad will ever happen trust that Godsgrace will be there the moment I need it and it will be su cient. This has been thebiggest and hardest lesson to learn. (Alice)

I fear many things as a mother, but my three main concerns are nances, worldeconomy and education. The rst two kind of go hand-in-hand since my nancesfear comes from the world economy and what it looks like today and where its go-ing in the future. Will my child have enough money to do what he needs and wantsand be able to retire when he expects to? Lastly is the state of our education systemand where that is headed. Ive heard talks of possibly taking kindergarten out of theschool and having more children in a class with fewer teachers. Will my child getthe education and attention he needs to thrive? Should I think about private school?Just all the uncertainty is nerve-wracking! (Emily)

What is the most g ratifying thing about being a mom?

In my experience, the most gratifying part of being a mom is how it has forced meto rely on God above all others. When our son was about 18 months old I su ereda miscarriage. This was one of the rst times in my relationship with my husbandthat I simply could not be comforted by him alone. I quickly came to the realizationthat he would never su er that loss in quite the way I did and, if Im being honest,still do. Through my grief and loss, God brought me to a place where I nally under-stood just how intimately he knows me. Similarly, through becoming a mother, Godhas opened my eyes to my need for community with other women. Ive been blessedwith some amazing friends who understand my struggles and triumphs, my gooddays and my bad. (Alex)

My two children with special needs dont bring home trophies or good grades; theycant say thanks, Mom, and theyll never give me grandchildren. The many oppor-tunities throughout childhood that enable most children to give back to their moth-ers the memories and milestones that tell a mom shes doing a good job simply

ALEX HALE (age 27)

Mother of Vaughn, 4 (biological) and Banke, 2 (adopted from Ethiopia)

I became a mom about ve years ago when I got pregnant with our son Vaughn. Then,when our son was 20 months old, my husband and I both felt God directing us to adopt.We began that process when our son was about 20 months old and 17 months later wewelcomed our daughter, Banke, into our family. We are currently in the process of oursecond adoption and we plan to grow our family through adoption from here on out.

AMY SCHUH (age 39)

Mother of Andrew, 15; Hailey, 12; and Adam, 12

Andrew and Hailey are my birth children from my rst marriage, which ended whenmy husband shook seven-week-old Hailey, destroying about 75 percent of her brain. I

acquired Adam through my second marriage to Don, who adopted Adam as a single fatherduring Adams infancy. Both Hailey and Adam are low-functioning due to multiple severedisabilities, and Andrew has Acute Teenager Syndrome.

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arent available to me. My reassurance comes in knowing that I am within the willof God (Ive been outside it, and this is way better, even with the back pain). My joycomes in the sight of their smiles and the sound of their laughter; they are angelswho can brighten any day. (Amy)

The most gratifying thing about being a mom is watching my children develop intoadults who love and walk with God. I am also grati ed to realize that I actually likeand enjoy being around my grown-up children! I will always love them because I amtheir mom, but it is a joy to say that I like them, and that I would choose to be aroundthem even if they werent my children. They have become more like young friends,each of them gifted in their own way, so that I nd myself asking their opinionon a variety of things. When I look back and remember all the times I had to keeprepeating myself, and all the prayers I had to keep praying, and all the nights I fellexhausted into bed, I can say it has all been more than worth it. (Alice)

The most gratifying part about being a mother for me is when Ive had a stressfulday at work and all I have to do is see his smile and Im reminded it doesnt mat-ter, and the stress just melts away. Just knowing God created him special for myhusband, Tim and me. (Emily)

What advice would you give to people thinking of becoming mothers?

Before embarking on the journey of parenthood, I believe the most important thingto consider is your support system. Entering parenthood is di cult at times evenfor the strongest of people and the strongest of marriages. As for those consideringadoption, I think it is imperative that people consider their motives and their com-mitment to their whole child. In adopting our daughter, my husband and I have readmore books than I can recall about attaching in adoption and have attended justabout every function that Tapestry has put on in the past two and a half years. Look-ing back now I can say that adopting our daughter has changed me, my marriageand our family for the better. It has been the greatest trial and the greatest triumphGod has blessed me with as a mother. (Alex)

Advice for potential moms: get yourself a good village. Whether its the butcher, thebaker, or the candlestick maker, your villagers will come to your rescue and en-

hance your childs life in ways you never imagined. Motherhood has taught me thatthe village is part of Gods design; life works best when its shared. ( Amy)

If you are waiting until you feel ready or until you have enough money, you willnever become a mother. Nothing can really prepare you, and there will never beenough money. So I say, if you are in a strong marriage, go for it! It will change yourlife forever; it will be the hardest thing you ever do, but you will never regret it. Godwill teach you things you could never otherwise learn, much of it about yourself,

but most of it about him, as you run to him daily for wisdom, strength, stamina andgrace. You will be astonished at the overwhelming love you have for your children,and then you will begin to realize something of the love God has for you as his child.I would also advise being intimately connected to the Body of Christ. You will needlots of support in this endeavor, so make sure you have people in your life who holdyour values and who will be an encouragement to you along the way. (Alice)

I would give others the advice I was given by my parents: if youre waiting until youhave enough time, money, career in a perfect place, etc., you will never be there.Now is the best time, God willing, and his timing is perfect. (Emily)

Special thanks to Kristy Alpert for compiling this article.

The moment a child is born, the mother is also born. She never existed before.The woman existed, but the mother, never. A mother is something absolutely new.

-Rajneesh

ALICE McQUITTY (age 54)

Mother of ve children, ages 30, 27, 24, 21, 18 and a grandmother to two

I have been a mother for 30 years! I am also the proud grandmother of two beautifulgrandchildren. I cant believe I am that old! As they say, the days were sometimes long,but the years were short. Still, I dont think I ever quite gured it all out. Children havea way of keeping us humble!

EMILY SNELLING (age 26)

Mother of Ryan, 8 months

I am a rst-time mom going through the wonderful ups (and downs) of life as a newmother along with being a full-time working parent outside the house.

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Irving Bible Church:a community on a journey

Journeys 1981 hit Dont Stop Believin isthe top-selling catalog tr ack in iTunes history.

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AS a lifelong biker, I resonated with a Nissan ad a few years agothat pictured a car squealing to a stop as the words of profes-sional motorcycle racer Bill McKenna intoned:Life is not a journey to the grave with intentions of arriving safely in a pretty well-preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside, thoroughlyused up, totally worn out and loudly proclaiming WOW! What a ride!

Perhaps not everybody wants a life quite that exciting, but I think its safe toguess everybody does want a joyful and ful lling life. We all want our journey tobe meaningful and good and to be able to say at the end: WOW! What a ride!

At IBC, we believe that God promises such lives to his people as together wemake and keep three basic commitments. We have been expressing these com-mitments in terms of a journey, a journey upon which we invite every followerof Jesus Christ at Irving Bible Church. I just thought youd like to know that ourleaders have recently been clarifying and con rming once again the followingjourney language that de nes what IBC is all about:

Why are we (as a church) here?Simply stated, IBC is on a journey committed to growing in Christ, connectingin community and joining the mission.

I realize thats saying a mouthful in just three short phrases! So lets unpack thejourney at IBC by looking a bit more closely at each ongoing commitment thatcomprises it.

Growing in Christ

At the heart of the journey is the gospel of Jesus Christ, the story of the Son of God coming into our dark world to bring light, life, hope and transformation.The journey begins when we trust Christ, but it doesnt end there. Gods desireis for our hearts and lives to become more like the one who has saved us.

This is the aspect of the journey to which the Apostle Paul calls us in his let-ter to the Ephesians: So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, theevangelists, the pastors and teachers, to equip his people for works of service, sothat the body of Christ may be built up until we all reach unity in the faith andin the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the wholemeasure of the fullness of Christ (4:11-13).

Alex Noble has observed, Success is not a place at which one arrives but ratherthe spirit with which one undertakes and continues the journey. At IBC, thespirit of the journey is one of learning and growing and maturing and changingin the pursuit of attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.

Connecting in CommunityThe gospel story draws us into a community of people whose lives have been

transformed by Jesus. This journey is not one we undertake alone. We are de-signed to do life together as a community of Christ-followers. It is essential thatwe walk with one another on the journey.

At IBC we believe that walking together on the journey is essential not justbecause its bene cial but also because its one of Jesus commands: A newcommand I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must loveone another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you loveone another (John 13:34-35).

It is Jesus heart that people everywhere come to know his love in and throughthe love his followers demonstrate for one another. Thats why connecting incommunity is a high priority at IBC. With Tim Cahill we a rm, A journey isbest measured in friends rather than in miles.

Joining the MissionThe gospel tells us one day God will take all that is broken in this world andmake it whole. Those of us who are on the journey together are called to bepeople who do what we can to make glimpses of that day show up in our day. Wedo this by telling the gospel story and demonstrating gospel-shaped love to a needy world.

Jesus Christ was not only on a mission when he came to our world over 2,000years ago. He was also launching a mission that he entrusted to all of his fol-lowers for the rest of time: Then Jesus came to them and said, All authority inheaven and on earth has been given to me. Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of theHoly Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. Andsurely I am with you always, to the very end of the age (Matthew 28:18-20).

So yes, at IBC we are all about growing in Christ and connecting in community.But our journey doesnt end there. We grow and connect so that we can join themission of God. Its when were actively pursuing all three commitments of the journey that well be able to loudly proclaim, WOW! What a ride! Hope to seeyou on the way.

Pastor Andys grandchildren would like to take a moment to express their appre-ciation for Pops secret stash of candy.

At IBC weve recognized the importance of communicating moreclearly and effectively through our various online venues. The rstway weve set out to do this is by updating our web site to be moreuser-friendly and engaging. We re-launched it at Easter and inviteyou to check it out when you have a free minute: irvingbible.org.

The other new development is the creation of a weekly e-newslettercalled the IBC eLetter that will be available by subscription atconnect.irvingbible.org where you can sign up to receive informa-tion about key ministry events and announcements, along with ashort devotional to encourage you in your spiritual walk week-to-week. The IBC eLetter will be e-mailed out every Wednesday. Weencourage you to subscribe.

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IBC is on a journey committed to growing in Christ, connecting incommunity and joining the mission.

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Travel writer Ti m Cahill set a world recordfor speed in driving the entire length of theAmerican continents in twenty-three days,twenty-two hours, and forty-three minutes.

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New IBC TeachingSeries from 1 PeterThe seventeenth century King James translators rendered 1 Peter 2:9:But ye are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, an holy nation, a pecu-liar people

Were not sure ensuing generations of Christians who saw this last phrasefelt exactly attered. Though we might aspire to many things in this world,few would put peculiarity on the list!

But we should. According to A. T. Robertson, the word peculiar comesfrom the Latin pecus which means ock. The KJV translators weresimply re ecting the idea that believers in Christ are the unique posses-sion of God. They are his ock. Also, the actual word in 1 Peter 2:9 is theGreek peripoiesis which means personal property. The New AmericanStandard version translates this phrase, a people for Gods own posses-

sion. The NIV says, a people belonging to God, and the NKJV says, Hisown special people.

Suddenly the aspiration to be a peculiar people isnt quite so strange! We,as believers in Jesus Christ, are the personal possession of God. He madeus new creations in Christ Jesus (2 Cor. 5:17) and then put a circle of own-ership around us to indicate that these people belong to Me.

We are not only the special objects of his love and care, but we are to live ina way that is consistent with our new identity. Peculiar is as peculiar does!We are to live unique lives to the glory of God. 1 Peter teaches us how to dothis. Though it is only ve chapters long, it is an important New Testamentletter for us to study since it contains important themes that followers of Jesus must master if we would serve Jesus faithfully in our own day.

Themes like:Grasping our true identity as Gods people Appreciating our salvationrather than taking it for granted Learning obedience and submissioneven though its tough Practicing holiness without developing a sancti-monious smirk Living in the world without being tainted by it Emulat-ing Christs sacri cial lifestyle so it becomes our own Growing through

our su erings rather than being defeated by them and learning to loveand be faithful in all of our relationships.

A community of Christ-followers whose lives show these qualities ispeculiar indeedin the best possible way. we hope youll join us over thethirteen weeks following Easter as we study Gods Word together and pur-sue lives of true peculiarity.

Join us Sundays in the Worship Center at 9 a.m., 10:45 a.m. and 5 p.m. Visit media.irvingbible.org forpodcasts and TruthCasts (video) of the IBC Teaching Series.

May 1: 1 Peter 1: 1-12

A peculiar kind of hope

May 8: 1 Peter 1:13-21A peculiar kind of holiness

May 15: 1 Peter 1:222:3A peculiar kind of love

May 22: 1 Peter 2:4-17A peculiar kind of identity

May 29: 1 Peter 2:183:7A peculiar kind of sacri ce

June 5: 1 Peter 3:8-17

A peculiar kind of culture

June 12(Pentecost Sunday)

June 19: 1 Peter 3:18-22A peculiar kind of disciple

June 26: 1 Peter 4:1-6A peculiar kind of resolve

July 3: 1 Peter 4:7-11A peculiar kind of motivation

July 10: 1 Peter 4:12-19

A peculiar kind of leadership

July 17: 1 Peter 5:1-5A peculiar kind of joy

July 24: 1 Peter 5:6-14A peculiar kind of faith

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Hanson Harry: an interview For the past decade, IBC has supported the e orts of local missionaries in Kutch, India as they have translated the New Testament into the Kutchi language. Kutchis located in the Gujarat state of western India. The Kutchi people are an un-reached people group, which means that less than 2% of the population is com- prised of evangelical Christians. Each state in India has a distinctive culture and a variety of languages, many of which are unwritten, like Kutchi. (The predomi-nant language of India is Hindi.)

Hanson Harry is the primary translator responsible for the completion of the Kutchi New Testament. IBCers recently traveled to Kutch to help celebrate thismilestone and sat down with Hanson for a video interview. This is part of thetranscript.

Tell us what the process has been like. Why did you decide to get in-volved?Hanson: I came to know about Christ when I was reading the Bible. I came toknow it is a powerful Word. It was my hearts desire to have the New Testamentin Kutchi for my brothers and sisters living in Kutch. Previously I was a TVrepairman, so lots of my customers were Muslims and Kutchi -speaking. I hadthe word of God in my language; daily I was reading it, but they were withoutthe Word; and without the Word they are going to perish. So that helped me andencouraged me to enroll in this translation ministry.

10 years is a long time to be dedicated to one thing.H: The Bible Society asked me to do the translation work. At the time I was wor-ried what is translation? How to translate? They provided me training and Icame to know how to translate the Bible.

What kind of struggles did you face?H: I struggled a lot from the non-Christians. When I went for the languagecorrection, to Kutchi scholars, they helped me for two Gospels Mark andLuke but then they did not continue because they came to know this wasChristian literature that was going to be used to convert Kutchi people. For twoor three years I struggled because Kutchi is not my mother tongue I was born[elsewhere] but I know Kutchi very well sometimes I may miss one word. Iwas worried about that and praying about that. God answered my prayer andbrought me [a friend] to help with the translation work.

How do you envision the New Testament being used in Kutch?H: We have missionaries here making personal contact with people, and forbirthdays or special occasions they will call them and give them a Bible. Wealso have 400 schools in the western part of Kutch. Our plan is to put Bibles inschool libraries.

Describe your emotions the rst time you saw the whole thing printed.

H: I have no words to describe it. Yesterday I was sharing about this with tearsin my eyes. All the credit goes to the Lord because he has helped me, and when-ever I was discouraged he provided me good encouragement from the Word andfrom his disciples.

Brie y describe the process of translating something into a language where there are no written words.Kutchi is a spoken language; there is no Kutchi script. Our scholar who helpedme with the translation created special fonts.

So it was more than just translating from word to word. You actually hadto make the words.Yes.

Who is going to read [The New Testament]?

The problem for the Kutchi people is they dont have a language subject inschool. They dont have a practice of reading Kutchi. The government is in-terested in developing the Kutchi language. They are putting teachers in theKutchi schools so Kutchi will [soon] be a subject in schools. People will come toknow how to read Kutchi.

So the groundwork you did will bene t all Kutchi even if they neverread the Bible.Yes. And one more bene t from this is: faith comes by hearing. [The Bible Soci-ety decided] that they will also make an audio Bible, so we have that advantage.Most of the illiterate people [in Kutch will be able to] listen.

One more thing I can say: a lot of struggle and pain I have faced over the past 10years. For 10 years it was like labor pain. But today I forgot all the pain and I amrejoicing, because in the coming days the Kutchi will read and come to know

Christ as their personal savior. That is my reason and my prayer.

Join us Sunday June 12 at IBC as we celebrate the New Testament in Kutch on Pentecost Sunday.

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M U S I C . F O O D . F U N . J U N E 1 2 , 6 8 : 3 0 P M Join us at the

pond behind IBC forlive bands, food from the

various countries and ethnicitiesrepresented at IBC, bounce houses,

activities for kids and families,multicultural arts and crafts vendors,and more.

More info at pentecost.irvingbible.org.

Stories from ESLEnglish as a Second LanguageHonduras, Brazil, Mexico, Korea, Russia, Japan, Ven-ezuela, Costa Rica, Ecuador. These are just a few of thecountries that have been represented at IBCs weeklyWednesday night ESL classes. IBCs 2435 Kinwestministry has been hosting ESL classes the past foursemesters for students who want to improve their Eng-lish skills. There are classes for beginners, as well as forintermediate and advanced students.

Over the course of these semesters, something beau-tiful has been created: a rich, warm, multiculturalcommunity at IBC. From sharing the Wednesday nightmeals together to swapping worksheets and participat-ing in group activities, those who may otherwise be

isolated by their lack of English uency are now partof a bigger family. One student, who has an English-speaking husband, said, I am going to church with myhusband for the rst time in our marriage. We can nowworship together.

ESL classes continue through the school year and willresume again after Labor Day. If you have a heart forinternational students and love the English language,please prayerfully consider joining the ESL ministry asa volunteer this fall. Contact: 2435esl@irvingbible.org.

Laundry Love: Amigo Laundromat in Irving, TXImagine for a moment being a single parent,wondering whether you should put gas in your car orwash your kids laundry on Saturday. Should youwalk to the laundromat to save gas? But then how doyou get to work next week if you spend money

washing clothes? Or do you send your kids to schoolin dirty jeans? These are daily questions for folksliving below the poverty level in Irving.

On Saturday, May 7, the Laundry Love Project, a Just 4 One initiative, will be continuing its minis-try to our community at the Amigo Laundromat insouth Irving (3349 Country Club Dr.). This ministrywill provide much needed nancial relief for theTownsell Elementary and Sam Houston MiddleSchool families who are living at or below the

poverty line by assisting them with the cost of doing their laundry. There are so many opportunitiesto be part of this ministry, from donating funds for laundry soap and supplies, to donating time bycoming to hang out, fold some clothes, and build relationships.

Last month at its inaugural event, Laundry Love did about $300 worth of laundry and gave awaytons of donuts and drinks. The highlight of the day was a family who had just moved from Ohioafter the husband lost his job. They were living in an extended-stay hotel with seven weeks worthof laundry. God led them to the Amigo Laundromat and volunteers from Laundry Love helped withtheir clothes. The family called the volunteers late Saturday night and asked if they could meet themat church on Sunday. They came to IBC and loved it.

If you are interested in nding your place in the midst of detergent, quarters, and wash cycles, please e-mail Amy Glover at aglover7576@hotmail.com for more information.

NBC rst aired SNLon October 11, 1975.

Each year Americans wash an estimated100 million tons of clothing and linens.(Source: Procter & Gamble)

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Bible CommunitiesCommunities on Sunday

Theres always something newgoing on in Bible communities!Heres a taste of whats happeningthis month:

Synergy9 a.m. Middle School RoomMay series: American Idols exploring the values in our culturethat compete with seeking Godskingdom first.

The Tree9 a.m. West DMay series: fruit of the Spirit virtue Faithfulness. The Tree is a BibleCommunity for young marriedsand young families in their 20sand 30s.

Crossroads10:45 a.m. AlcoveMay series: the biblical view of marriage. Marriage can be oneof the most beautiful and difficultaspects of the Christian life. Joinus as we encourage one anotherin our family relationships for

Gods glory.Renew10:45 a.m. Training CenterMay series: Why Jesus? Answer-ing Tough Questions About OurSavior. Come explore toughquestions about the identity of Jesus. What do we believe abouthim and why? Also, join us for fun,sun and relaxation at the RenewClass Family Picnic. (date TBA)

Thrive10:45 a.m. West DMay series: sharing your faithnaturally and conversationally.Dont miss our annual MissionsDinner on May 21.

For more information or to find out more about all our Bible com-munities, visit biblecommunities.irvingbible.org or call Jen at (972) 560-4655.

ChildrenInfants Through 5 th Grade

Respite CareEvery fourth SaturdayFor families that have childrenwith special needs. Contact Dianaat dblessing@irvingbible.org.

VBS: PandamaniaSee ad, pg. 17.

We are looking for

leaders and coor-dinators to makethis a great experience for ourkids. Please contact Dee Staffordat sprmommy@gmail.com.

MyZone Wednesdays,6:308:30 p.m. The ZoneTeam-building activities, life-appli-cation conversations and high-impact fun! Grades K5.

EspaolBilingual Ministry

Traduccin del Servicio losDomingosTraduccin simultnea en el Servi-cio de las 5 p.m. Escuchnlo en lared: irvingbible.org. Se necesitantraductores.

Sunday Service TranslationSimultaneous translation availableduring the 5 p.m. service. SpanishTranslations online at irvingbible.org. Translators needed.

ESL: (Ingles Como SegundoIdioma) Cada mircoles desde6:308:30 p.m. AZ14 & 15Quiere aprender ingls? Quieremejorar su ingls? Ven a las clasesde ingls (ESL)!

Practica en las cuatro destrezas:lectura, escritura, oral y auditiva.Para ms informacin, contacte aCorey Wallis: 2435esl@irvingbible.org.

Estudio Biblico de Mujeres Martes 9:30 a 11:30 a.m. o 6:30a 8:30 p.m.Acompaanos a estudiar y meditaren la palabra de Dios junto a otrasmujeres.

Womens Bible Study Tuesdays 9:3011:30 a.m. or6:308:30 p.m.

Join us as we study Gods wordwith other women.

Hope and HealingCommunity Care

Recovery at IBCThursdays, 68:30 p.m.

West Wing Youth LoungeDo you deal with perfectionism,pride, overeating, inappropriateanger or control?Join us for a light meal at 6 p.m.for just $4.

Shelter from the StormTuesday/Wednesday eveningsA 16-week confidential smallgroup study for women who haveexperienced the trauma of sexualabuse. We will experience what itmeans to find hope and healing.For more information, contactMichelle Robinson at shelter-fromthestormibc@gmail.org.Grace for the Wounded

Weekly Groups, 6:30 p.m.A confidential weekly small group

program for survivors of all formsof abuse. We discuss what theBible says about abuse and howsurviving abuse has impacted us.Womens group, contact Berna-dette (Bernie): (678) 860-4575.Mens group, contact Paul: (214)226-8234.

IBCMenMinistry to Men

First Watch Fridays at 6:22a.m., Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m.Current Series: Marketplace Mat-ters: how God is using your job to

shape your character.First Watch XtraWednesdays, 6:30 a.m. in theTraining Center.

For more information, visit men.irvingbible.org.

International Partners

Kutchi New TestamentCelebration date changeThe date for the Kutchin NewTestament Celebration at IBC haschanged from May 1 to June 12.Please join us Sunday, June 12 at12:30 p.m. in West D. RSVP todprevilon@irvingbible.org.

Local PartnersReaching the Community

Laundry Love first Saturdayof each month, 9 a.m.-Noon Amigo Laundromat, Irving TX

Amigo Laundro-mat is locatedat 3349 CountryClub Dr. Please join us as westrike upconversations

and build relationships at thelaundromat just down the streetfrom Sam Houston Middle School.For more info contact Amy ataglover7576@hotmail.com.

Seasoned SaintsFor Folks Ages 55+

Fellowship Lunch and ShowSunday, May 15

12:30 p.m. Nobody has to cook!Join us at Dickeys Barbeque Pitlocated at 5330 N. MacArthur justsouth of Walnut Hill in the shop-ping center on the east side of Ma-

cArthur near Walgreens Pharmacy.

2:30 p.m. Entertainment Centerat Carpenter Hall presents:Jim Witter The Piano Man.

Contact bgroezinger@verizon.net.

Single-Parent FamilyCommunity and Resources

Girl Stuff Saturday, May 7,9 a.m.-Noon AlcoveMaking a Surprise. Breakfastincluded. Register online atsingleparents.irvingbible.org.

For more info contact Marsha at mtribbett@irvingbible.org.

Student MinistriesMiddle/High School and College

Sundays 6:458 p.m.6-8th grade meets inThe Commons.

9-12th grade meets in

the High School Room. Wednesdays 5:308 p.m.6th-12th grade. Join us eachWednesday to experience theW.

Bring $3 for a delicious meal andstay for fun, games and friend-ships.

Contact mconnor@irvingbible.org.

College Ministry Tuesdays,7:30 p.m. The Alcove

Join the IBC College Ministry inthe Alcove (below the MosaicCaf at IBC). For more informa-tion, contact camillekholland@gmail.com.

WeMinistry To Women

Womens Bible StudyResumes in September

MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers)Thursday, May 19, 78:30 p.m. inThe CommonsThis is our last meeting for thesemester.

For more info, contact Jodie at jniznik@irvingbible.org.

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Young Adults20s and Early 30s

The GatheringFirst 3 Thursdaysin May, 7 p.m.The Mosaic CafA place for youngadults to relax,enjoy greatmusic, food,conversation andencouragement.

Taste of AddisonSaturday May 21Join IBC young adults for aSaturday of Addison fun. Contactyoungadults@irvingbible.org formore details.

The Bridge Tuesday, May 17Where women of different agesand stages connect to grow closeras an IBC family.

For more info contact: youngadults@irvingbible.org.

2435 KinwestWednesday Nights at IBC

IBC Career Transition Ministry Wednesdays, 6:308 p.m.Want to find a job in 2011?Join the Career Ministry at IBCand you will:

Learn how to make arock-solid resume Learn the importanceof networking

Use the Internet andLinkedIn to find jobsand network

Search to find jobsbefore others doBuild your confidenceand ace the interview

Alert: If your company is hiring or

you know of other companies thatare, contact Lisa at 2435jobtransi-tions@irvingbible.org.

For more information,contact Anna Martinez at amartinez@irvingbible.org.

FREE Citizenship Class Wednesdays, 6:308 p.m.For those at least 18 years oldwho have been issued a Perma-nent Resident Card. The class runsapproximately twelve weeks. Well

guide you through the N-400paperwork and prepare you forthe main components of the newcitizenship test. Contact citizen-ship@irvingbible.org to register.

ESL: English as a SecondLanguage Wednesdays,6:308:30 p.m. AZ14 & 15Do you want to learn English?Do you want to improve yourEnglish? Come to ESL classes!Practice all four skills: speaking,listening, reading and writing. For

more info, contact Corey Wallis at2435esl@irvingbible.org.

Visit 2435kinwest.org for a list of other activities and ways to get involved.

MiscellaneousA Little Bit of Everything

NICHE North Irving ChristianHome EducatorsWe will not have a monthly meet-

ing in May. Mark your calendarsfor our end-of-year membershipfamily party slated for Saturday,June 4. More details in yourNICHE newsletter! If you havequestions about NICHE or home-schooling, please visit our web-site: texasniche06@gmail.com.

IBC Crop NightMay 6, 510 p.m.Training CenterJoin us for scrapbooking fun! If you are new to scrapbooking letus know and we will be happyto help get you started. Donthesitate to join us if you are a cardmaker, paper crafter, or digitalscrapper. For more informationplease contact Nikki Heinemannat nikkiscraps@verizon.net.

Stitches of FaithTuesdays, 6:308:30 p.m.Mosaic CafSpring has sprung and we are busygathering squares for our soldiers.If you would like to contributesquares or yarn, please placethem in the closet (right side) of the Haven. Contact Wendy Veraat msbabydragon@yahoo.com or(214) 533-2781.

Budget CoachingDo you ever run out of moneybefore you run out of month?Weve all been there. Sign up fora personal budget coach atmmcoach.org and learn practicalstewardship skills.

Hearing AssistanceHearing Assistance is available dur-ing all three worship services. Youcan stop by the Journey Loungefor instructions.

New ArrivalsCongratulations to thefollowing families on the birthsof their children:

Clifford and Michelle Allen and

their son Nathaniel Mark, born De-cember 9, 7 lbs 9 oz, 20 inches

Jim and Peggy Minatra and theirdaughter Abigail Faith, born Feb-ruary 14, 5 lbs 3 oz, 18 inches

Scot and Michelle Robinson andtheir daughter Sarah Grace, bornMarch 22, 7 lbs 14 oz, 19 inches

Steven and Allison Harrell and theirson Eli Quinn, born April 18, 9 lbs5 oz, 20 inches

Paid positions are available in KidZone for Special Eventopportunities. For more information please contact MichelleTibbatts at (972) 560-4633 ext. 591 or kidzone@irvingbible.org.

KidZone is a ministry to children whose parents attend thevarious adult ministries during the week at IBC.

Do you love helping kids grow in Christ andfind joy in watching them experience him?

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Are You New to IBC?

Newcomer Gathering is for you.

You're probably wanting to learn more about whowe are, what we believe and how to get plugged in.

Wednesday, May 25, 6:30 p.m. in The Alcove

If you are new to IBC, we invite you to attend a NewcomerGathering. This informal get-together is for anyone want-ing to learn more about who we are, what we believe andhow to get plugged in regardless of where you are onyour spiritual journey. Meet elders and church leadership,ask questions and get to know other IBCers.

Register online at newcomergathering.irvingbible.org.

KidZone is available for children birth-preschool. Registerat least 48-hours in advance at kidzone.irvingbible.org.For children kindergarten-5 th grade, MyZone is availible(no registration necessary.

Still looking to fnd your place at IBC? Been here orever but cant seem to fgure out

what its all about and how you ft into thelarger picture? Want to have ree break astevery Sunday or our weeks?

Propel is an experience designed to help you fgureout how you can best plug into IBCs culture and call-ing. Well talk about what it means to grow in Christ,connect in community and join the mission and whatthat might look like or you.

Register: Four consecutive weeks starting June 5at 10:45 a.m. in West A.

Register at propel.irvingbible.org. And or morein ormation contact Jen at (972) 5604655 or

jle orge@irvingbible.org.

Space is limited. Register early so someone elsedoesnt get your bagel.

What theyre saying about PropelSince taking Propel, I have become involved in severalministries already, and am constantly nding new andexciting avenues for using my talents and abilities. Tak-ing the class was by far one of the best decisions Ivemade both as an IBCer and a Christian, and throughit, my relationship with God has been undoubtedlystrengthened. Evan

I miss Propel. Maybe it was the intimate, small group journey with fellow IBCers. Maybe it was having a de ni-tive context for understanding what our Beloved Com-munity is all about. I would strongly encourage everyIBCer, no matter how long theyve been in the family, togo through Propel. Vennecia

I would recommend that all members of IBC attendthis class. I came away inspired to be a better witnessfor Christ, and learned so much about how I can use mygifts and talents to help bear fruit for Gods Kingdom.Renee

What is KidVenture? KidVenture is an adventure for you andyour family like no other! Join with other families, small groupleaders, and childrens ministry staff as we go ON A MISSIONto help those in need.

The MissionJoin us as we help pack bags for families at Services of Hope.

Saturday, May 7, 9 a.m. 12 p.m.Services of Hope (Please note: New address)11425 Marsh LaneDallas, Texas 75229

For more info, contact Kurtlyn at kferguson@irvingbible.org.

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Beach Camp 2011

Cost is $340. To register visit students.irvingbible.org. For moreinformation, contact Mary Ann at mconnor@irvingbible.org.

Gulf Shores, Alabama July 21-25

high school & middle schoolInvite your single-parentfriends and neighbors tothis FREE * event!Activities include: live DJ, midwaygames, pony rides, petting zoo,bounce houses, Wildlife on theMove, face painting, clowns, toursof an Irving Police Dept. SWAT truckand a real life Care Flight helicopter.

Volunteers Only: Register online un-der Single Parent Ministry/UpcomingEvents/Carnival.

Questions? Call Jenniferat jerlenbusch@irvingbible.org.

Saturday, May 14, 5 8 p.m. at Mustang Park Rec. Center (across from IBC)*event is free except for concessions

Andrew Esparza Memorial

What: Vacation Bible School (VBS)

When: June 27-30, 9 a.m. NoonWhere: Irving Bible ChurchWho: Children entering Kindergarten Grade 5

(preschool program available for children whoseparent/guardian is serving on the VBS team)

Cost: $20 per child ($30 after June 1)$50 max. per family. Scholarships available.

Space is limited!

To register, visit: vbs.irvingbible.org.For more information or to volunteer,

contact Kurtlyn at kferguson@irvingbible.orgor call (972) 560-4633 ext.535.

SUNDAY SCHEDULE HOW DO I GIVE

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First Worship Service: 9 a.m.Childrens Classes (all ages)Nexus (40+ singles), The AlcoveThe Tree (young marrieds and families), West DSynergy (30s, 40s and 50s couples),

Middle School Room

Second Worship Service: 10:45 a.m.Childrens Classes (all ages)Crossroads (mid 20s to mid 30s couples),

The AlcoveOn Track (single parents), West CJourney (all welcome), Middle School RoomGirlfriends (solo on Sundays),

Conference RoomRenew (multi-generational), Training CenterThrive (30s and 40s singles), West D

Third Worship Service: 5 p.m.Childrens Classes (all ages)

Community Dinner: 6 p.m.

Community Events: 6:45 p.m.The Point (20s singles), The AlcoveLegacy Builders (all welcome), Zone Jr. 7Middle School, The CommonsHigh School, Student Ministries Area

Sunday Community Meals

Join us in the Town Square for our community mealon Sundays at 6 p.m. Meals are $3 per person or $10max./family.

5/1 Pizza, breadsticks, salad5/8 Fajita Madness5/15 Hamburgers and brauts5/22 IBCWay sandwiches, chips, salad5/29 No meal (Memorial Day Weekend)If youd like to serve on a Sunday night meal team, contact Pat OReilly at (214) 289-6176 or sundaynightmeal@irvingbible.org.

Wednesday Midweek Meals

Each Wednesday night from 5 6:20 p.m., IBC preparesdinner for anyone wanting a good, hot meal. PB&J sand-wiches are also available. Cost is $3/meal or $10 max./family. Just come by The Commons, and grab a plate!

5/4 Lasagna, breadsticks, salad, dessert

5/11 Salisbury steak, baked potatoes,green beans, salad, dessert

5/18 Hamburgers, baked beans, chips, dessert5/25 Ham, mac n cheese, mixed veggies,

salad, dessertAll meals this month are hosted byBob Dorman and team.Changes to the menu may be made dependingon food cost and availability.

If youd like to serve on a Wednesday night meal team,

please e-mail bdowney@irvingbible.org.

SUNDAY SCHEDULE

Also, check out the Needs Board in the Town Square tond out how you can help meet the needs of others at IBC.

My Time, Talents & SkillsSpecial Needs Ministry VolunteersDo you have a heart for children with differences?SonShine Pals assist children with special needs onSundays during service times, and also one night amonth at Respite Care. Contact Diana for more infoat dblessing@irvingbible.org.

Medical Professionals NeededIf you are an MD, DO, PA, or NP, the 2435 KinwestClinic needs you Wednesday nights at IBC. For moreinfo contact John Parks at jparks@2435clinic.org.

The Scoop on JobsThe 2435 Job Transition workshop at IBC is lookingfor info on job opportunities. If your company is hir-ing or you know of companies hiring, pass along theinfo to Lisa at 2435jobtransition@irvingbible.org.

Visitor Follow-Up Team (Rex Greenstreet Ministry)We are looking for volunteers one Monday eveninga month to call, write, and e-mail people who haverecently visited IBC. Training and coaching will beprovided. For more info, contact visitor@irvingbible.org or call Suzanne Walker at (972) 402-8563.

Mentor Kids in Single-Parent FamiliesMen mentor a boy, and women mentor a girl from asingle-parent family. Contact Marsha at mtribbett@irvingible.org.

My ResourcesLaundry Soap and Dryer SheetsLaundry Love (see article pg. 13) is collecting laundrysoap and dryer sheets for their monthly events inIrving. Please bring these to the Laundry Love box inthe donation center in Town Square. For more infocontact Amy at aglover7576@hotmail.com.

Send a Single-Parent Family to CampSponsor a family or make a donation for a single-par-ent family to attend Horn Creek Camp in June 2011.Contact Jennifer at jerlenbusch@irvingbible.org.

Care Packages for Armed ForcesHelp send care packages to those IBCers deployedin our armed forces. If you are interested in joiningthis team, or if you are a friend or family member of a deployed service man or woman and would liketo add them to our list, please contact A. GaylandLeddy at (817) 320-3990 or eachief@sbcglobal.net.

Cars for Missionary FamiliesDo you have an extra car to loan a missionary familyon furlough? Contact the International InitiativesDepartment (amartinez@irvingbible.org).

Online Giving OptionIf you would nd it more convenient to donate to theministries of Irving Bible Church online, please visitgive.irvingbible.org.

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Chatter you CAN take it with you. Send usyour Chatter photos on location, and you maysee yourself in an upcoming issue. E-mail usat chatter@irvingbible.org.

Beth Phillips and Chatter with Kutchi school children in India.