Game Night - See you there tonight!

From: Jeff Jones <jjonesfbchop@bellsouth.net>
Subject: See you there tonight!

Bring your entire family for a time to hang out, play ball and make some new friends!

Starts at 6pm & finishes around 9pm.

Snacks will be provided, but eat dinner before you come.

See you there!

Women's Bible Study -- July

Hey Female Team Members! (sorry guys):

Eva is going to lead a women's Bible study in July on the book of Jonah. Several of you spent a few minutes after Sunday School this morning discussing when the best time would be for certain things this summer, like the Bible study. As is always the case with things like this, no day or time is going to be "best" for everybody. Understanding that things like childcare, spending time with your husband/families in the evening, etc. are all part of the equation, let's do a simple, unscientific survey to see what might be best for you.

If you are interested in participating in the July study, would it be best for it to take place:

A. In the evening during the week (if so, what day and time is best)?
B. In the morning during the week (if so, what day and time is best)?
C. In the afternoon during the week (if so, what day and time is best)?
D. Other (please specify).

Please let us hear back from you.

Thanks...
Andrew

Prayer Requests - May 11, 2008

• Kahle's nephew-leaving for Marine Corps boot camp
• Kim Petsch-friend of the Newton's-death in the family
• Carter family-friend of the Newton's-dad hung himself
• Jen's mom-doctor appointment, still not sure what is causing pain
• Meeks family
• Cindy Hamby's grandson-born with kidney problems, having surgery(3 months old)
• Roy White-traveling this week
• Mike McKinney-visitation outreach

Praises

• Bobby & Lisa celebrating 1 year anniversary on the 12th
• Katie Meador's upper GI went well
• Jeff & Sherry are thankful for Church & classes that are offered
• No accidents or incidents during local proms

God answers prayer---not advice

Self Study

Hey Team:

Hope you are all well.

We are continuing our study of the "PAPA Prayer" by Dr. Larry Crabb. In thinking about the first "P" -- "Present yourself to God," I am reminded of the paraphrase of Matthew 6:6-8 in The Message, "Find a quiet, secluded place . . . just be there as simply and honestly as you can manage. The focus will shift from you to God, and you will begin to sense His grace."

Here's something to think about: Try spending time in prayer without asking God for anything -- just be there and see what happens.

Children's Musical

Thanks to EVERYBODY who helped make our children's musical a wonderful success! Is there anything we do as a church that is more important than investing in the spiritual lives of our children? Thanks to the choir leaders, creative movement leaders, snack people, behavior modifiers, and all the parents, grandparents and friends who care enough about these children to involve them in these activities. Well done!

Nursery -- Mother's Day

Not unlike King David, we too have a group of "mighty men" who are ready to work in the nursery this Sunday during the morning worship service, so no mothers have to. As I told them, this task has "playground" and "refreshments" written all over it. So, thanks to Mike Stewart, Kahle Morris, Mark Gary, Mike Taylor, Max Sturdivant, and Mike Beck for joining me. Pack a poncho and a change of clothes for the kids -- it's going to be fun!

See you soon.

Press on....
Andrew

Self Study

Hey Team:

I believe it is important to regularly evaluate everything we do: home, work, church, etc. Is their a purpose or goal that we are trying to accomplish? Is there a process in place to try to accomplish that goal? Is there a better way to accomplish what we are trying to accomplish?

As you may know, I think about that last question often when it comes to our Sunday School class. For example, this past Sunday we started a new unit on prayer. It obviously struck a nerve because we had a number of wonderful comments from a great many people. Discussion, of course, is a very good thing and a very central part of our class. However, I sensed that there were some who perhaps did not have the opportunity to express themselves and others who perhaps would have shared more if time permitted. Also, as is sometimes the case, we didn't really even get into the lesson which, again, is not necessarily a bad thing.

But, it does beg the question, "Is there a better way to accomplish what we are trying to accomplish?"

With that in mind, I would like to have your feedback and thoughtful consideration to the following:

1. Would we be better served in trying to accomplish our purpose by dividing into two or more classes?
2. If not, should we at least consider breaking up into smaller groups on occasion to allow for more discussion opportunities for more people?
3. Should we consider a different format? A different curriculum?
4. Should we rotate teachers/class facilitators?
5. Is there a better way to do S.S.?

Please let me/us hear from you.

Thanks.
Press on.

Andrew