9:00 am – Prayz & Worship Service, Sanctuary

9:00 am-  Sunday School

9:50 am-  Fellowship, Activity Center

10:30 am – Traditional Worship Service, Sanctuary

(Children’s Church after Children’s Time, age K-2nd)

The 3rd of March this year was a tough day for me. You see, the 3^rd of March is my earthly father’s birthday and  my father-in-law also passed in March. I woke up that day thinking about the both of them and began to really miss their presence. But as I thought about them, I also thought about the many people who have experienced the loss of loved ones. It doesn’t matter whether their deaths were expected because of illness or occurred suddenly, the loss often brings us to a place where we find ourselves missing them and wishing they were still with us.

Bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic-depressive illness, is a condition with extreme swings in mood. These vary from deep depression to a high, manic state. This is very different from the normal highs and lows we all feel because these extreme mood swings interfere with daily life. Over 2 million Americans suffer with this condition, which usually begins in the late teens or early 20’s. It can be difficult to diagnose because people typically seek help only when they are deeply depressed. They are often misdiagnosed with depression, and do not get the treatment they need.