This is something I read about a week ago and thought was informative and helpful. . .

​      The main principle of reading Scripture for a lifetime of spiritual growth is: Just read it. Don’t spend too much time looking for the “just right” study Bible, or other helps. Don’t neglect reading Scripture because you are in a period when you are having a hard time understanding it. And don’t slow down because you have not found a plan that is right for you. Put your hook in the water. Something will happen.
      Here are some guidelines for a lifestyle of fruitful Bible reading.

1. Follow a plan, but vary the plan year by year. . .BibleGateway is a good place to find a wide variety of plans.
2. Do not give up. If you start a reading plan in January and falter in March, getting hopelessly behind the plan, just choose another plan for the year. Keep your hook in the water. If all else fails, just read a chapter a day. Consider a day incomplete unless you read something in Scripture.
3. Use a simple tool for a schedule. I like printing out a plan on a single sheet of paper and having it tucked in the back of my Bible. You can use an online scheduling function on your computer or mobile device, but make sure it is a function that is easy to use and easy to access.
4. Decide whether you will make notes or not. Writing your thoughts and questions down as you read helps with comprehension, and many people do it faithfully. I have generally preferred not doing that, however, because I know I will keep reading every day if it is just me and the Bible in my hand. . .You should figure out what works best for you. If taking notes does not bog you down, do it. You will have an accumulating treasure.
5. Know the time of day that is best for you, and set a pattern. This is really important. Lifestyle is about regularity. Most people eat and sleep on a preferred pattern that works for them. So it is with reading Scripture as a lifestyle.
6. Read introductions to Bible books. If you’ve gotten through Numbers and are ready to dive into Deuteronomy, don’t just plow ahead. Take a few minutes to read an introduction which will orient you to the context, circumstances, date, themes, and author of what you are about to read. Study Bibles, for instance, have concise introductions that are no more than a page. . .
7. Allow time for reflection. In today’s hectic world this gets squeezed out, but it is essential. This may mean shutting your Bible, closing your eyes for five minutes and thinking about what you’re read, speaking to God a word of thanks or frustration or inquiry...If there is a single verse, or even just a phrase or a single word, that strikes you powerfully, take some time to ponder it. God the Holy Spirit may be placing a marker in your mind which will be important at some later point in your life. Commit to this; read and reflect.

Exert from: Reading Scripture as a Lifestyle, by Mel Lawrenz via biblegateway.com

AUGUST 20-22, 2018!
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
5:30-8:00 pm
Are your kids ready to launch into hyperdrive this summer? They won’t want to miss a minute at Time Lab, the most welcoming place around! At Time Lab, kids (ages 4-11) will discover Jesus from eternity past to eternity future as they enjoy songs, crafts, games, goodies, and dramas.
VBS at the Time Lab will be a quantum leap of fun and excitement, so contact us today! We’re calling all time travelers to join us for an amazing adventure!
August 20-22, 2018 
Monday-Wednesday; 5:30-8 pm
(dinner @ 5:30, VBS @ 6-8 pm)
Ages: 4-11 years old
King’s Orchard Church of Christ
1610 Orchard Avenue,
Wenatchee, WA  
For information call (509) 663-0768.
Invite your friends!
 

Game-a-palooza!
Sunday, April 29th          1:00-5:00 pm
King’s Orchard Church of Christ Fellowship Hall
Homemade Apple Pie will be served!
This will be a FUNDRAISER for our Youth Alaskan Mission Trip. We need approximately $8,000 and have raised just over $2,300 thus far! ANY DONATIONS are much appreciated! We will organize a few games like Pinochle, Hand & Foot, and Kings In The Corner. Feel free to bring a game and strike up some players if you would like.
Enjoy the Fellowship, Food & Finance a Faith-filled cause!
 

Women for Christian Scholars
Hear Ye! Hear Ye!
Potato Bake 2018
Sunday, February 25th @ 12 Noon
You’re invited to the Annual Potato Bake right after the morning Worship Service, February 25th. We’ll have a smorgasbord of toppings, including: chili, cheese, roasted veggies, and other delights. For dessert—assorted homemade cookies! Seconds ARE permitted!! Everyone is welcome!

This is a FUNDRAISER, by donation, for the Landreth/Johnson Scholarship Fund.
It is a wonderful time of fellowship, food, and supporting our college-bound young people.
We look forward to seeing you!
 

January 2018 has passed quickly with days of grey and gloomy weather interspersed with days of bright sunshine. God is good in all ways and times and seasons. This is what we have been learning as we've studied the book of James this month. As we "prayed in" the New Year, the fifth chapter of James reminds us how important prayer is: "Is anyone among you in trouble? Let them pray. Is anyone happy? Let them sing songs of praise.  Is anyone among you sick? Let them call the elders of the church to pray over them and anoint them with oil in the name of the Lord.  And the prayer offered in faith will make the sick person well; the Lord will raise them up. If they have sinned, they will be forgiven.  Therefore confess your sins to each other and pray for each other so that you may be healed. The prayer of a righteous person is powerful and effective." (James 5:13-16) 

​The following is something I found on-line that is helpful as a guideline to your daily prayers. May you find it as helpful and meaningful as I have. May God's blessings and comfort surround you during the month of February.

God never promised that our days here on earth would be easy, but He did promise to give us strength and courage whatever may happen to us. Suggestion on how to pray for 30 minutes: A-C-T-S

• Adoration—When starting your time of prayer, begin by revering the name of God. Another term for adoration is “praise”. Praise is simply vocal adoration of God; we praise God first because Jesus instructed us to (Matthew 6:9) and because it puts God in His rightful position at the very beginning of our prayers.
• Confession—When approaching God it’s important to have a time of confession. Read the following verses out loud: Psalm 139:23-24, Psalm 66:18, 1 Peter 3:12, James 5:16. Note the important link between confessed sin and answered prayer. After reading the verses, spend time confessing any sin in your own heart so that the Lord will hear your prayers.
• Thanksgiving—Thanksgiving is closely related to adoration. While adoration is praising God for WHO HE IS, thanksgiving is praising God for what He has done! Thank Him for : Spiritual blessings, Material blessings, Physical blessings.
• Supplication—Supplication is when we bring our needs and requests to God, asking Him to act on our behalf. Pray specifically and BOLDLY. See Matthew 21:21-23, Ephesians 6:18, James 5:16-18 and Matthew 7:7.

24-hours of Prayer
December 31/January 1
12 noon (12/31/17) to 12 noon (1/1/18)
King’s Orchard Church of Christ will be praying for 24-hours to ask for peace, comfort and wisdom for our city, state, country and world. Please join us in prayer by signing up for a time slot (or 2) of 30 minutes of prayer: praying for victims of violent crime/horrendous accidents; survivors & victims of fires/hurricanes/floods; for our government—for the elected officials AND for the un-elected officials; and for the country and the world. Remember that whoever is elected, God can use them or turn their actions, and the effects of the actions, to show HIS truth and righteousness and power. God never promised that our days here on earth would be easy, but He did promise to give us strength and courage whatever may happen to us.

Suggestion on how to pray for 30 minutes: A-C-T-S
Adoration—When starting your time of prayer, begin by revering the name of God. Another term for adoration is “praise”. Praise is simply vocal adoration of God; we praise God first because Jesus instructed us to (Matthew 6:9) and because it puts God in His rightful position at the very beginning of our prayers.
Confession—When approaching God it’s important to have a time of confession. Read the following verses out loud: Psalm 139:23-24, Psalm 66:18, 1 Peter 3:12, James 5:16. Note the important link between confessed sin and answered prayer. After reading the verses, spend time confessing any sin in your own heart so that the Lord will hear your prayers.
Thanksgiving—Thanksgiving is closely related to adoration. While adoration is praising God for WHO HE IS, thanksgiving is praising God for what He has done! Thank Him for : Spiritual blessings, Material blessings, Physical blessings.
Supplication—Supplication is when we bring our needs and requests to God, asking Him to act on our behalf. Pray specifically and BOLDLY. See Matthew 21:21-23, Ephesians 6:18, James 5:16-18 and Matthew 7:7.