December 12th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.  This Sunday is a special day for all the kids at HAFBC.  The preschoolers will be celebrating Jesus' birthday with a big party!

2.  This Monday, Dec 20th, is the Christmas Girls' Night Out!  It's a scarf swap at Jenna's house at 6:30 p.m.  Pick out a cute scarf and bring a yummy snack/dessert to share.

3.  HAFBC will have two services on Christmas Eve at 4 & 5:30 p.m.  This is a beautiful tradition for the entire family.  All babies and kids are invited to sit with their parents during the service and share in the celebration of Christ's birth with their family.  There will be no childcare that night.

4.  There will be NO LIFE GROUPS on Dec. 26th or Jan 2nd.

5.  There has been interest from some in the class to all go eat at Humble City Cafe again together before Christmas.  How about this Sunday evening at 5:30 p.m.  If you are interested then email Jenna at jnhc99@yahoo.com

PRAYER REQUESTS
Please lift up the following in prayer this week:

1.  Matt G requested prayer for his friend, Ryan's, mom.  She is recovering from a brain aneurism.

2.  Nicole's mom needs prayer as she adapts to living with cancer and her treatments.

3.  Safe travel for all.

4.  The Smith family.

5.  PRAISE!  Alex & Kristen J. are expecting their second child!

December 6th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENT:

1.  This Wednesday, Dec 8th, is the Happy Birthday Jesus Party hosted by our MOM2MOM Ministry.  Remember to bring $2 per child to help cover the cost and if you wish to participate you can bring a new, unwrapped children's toy to donate.

2.  Stories At Starbucks will be in room 2208 this Wednesday, Dec 8th as the mission team from Peru shares their stories from the trip.  I've talked w/ Rick about the trip and it sounds like they have some awesome testimonies to share.

2.  The Angel Tree Christmas Party is this Saturday, Dec 11th.  If you signed up to volunteer then be sure to be there on time.  Remember to drop of your angle tree gifts and/or cookies if you volunteered to bring them.  Any questions can be directed to the church at 281-446-8168.

3.  GNO! Dec 20th at 6:30 p.m.  Join all the ladies as we celebrate Christmas together with a fun little night.  We'll be participating in a SCARF SWAP, so be sure to pick out a new scarf and bring it wrapped.

4.  HAFBC Christmas Eve services are on Dec 24th at 4 & 5:30 p.m.  Please make plans to attend this beautiful Christmas tradition at HAFBC.  All children, including infants, are encouraged to attend the service with their parents.  No childcare will be provided so that the children can take part in the service too and there will be a special time for them in the service.

5.  There will be no life groups on Sunday, Dec. 26th and only ONE service at 10 a.m.

November 28th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1.  LIFE GROUP SOCIAL ALERT!  Our class social is this FRIDAY night!  We'll all meet at HAFBC, drop off the kiddos and then be split into groups for our festive, goofy and sure-to-be-competitive PHOTO SCAVENGER HUNT!  RSVP to adamandlaurasanders@gmail.com if you plan to attend.

2.  The church needs volunteers for the December 11th Christmas Party at the church for local needy families.  If you can serve then please call the church at 281-446-8168.

3.  The men are meeting for MOMENTUM tonight in the student bldg.  Pastor Barry will be speaking.

PRAYER REQUESTS

1.  Drew requested prayer for his company.  They will be losing two positions in the new year.

2.  PRAISE!  Dustin's friend Dan had two successful surgeries in Costa Rica, came out of sedation and is out of the ICU!  Even more of a praise, Kristen's father, a missionary and the local pastor for his missionary organization were able to visit w/ Dan and he prayed and accepted Christ!  AWESOME!

3.  Pray for all of our life group friends traveling this Christmas season.

4.  Pray for our life group as we end this year and begin a new one that our friendships with each other and relationships with the Lord will grow stronger, that we will plug into our church and grow in the word together and that new couples will feel welcome when they visit our class.

November 21st Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.  Meet at Tin Roof on Tuesday night, Nov 23rd, at 6:30 p.m. for a pre-Thanksgiving dinner of yummy Texas BBQ with everyone.

2.  The church's Christmas mission project, Angel Tree, is well underway.  If you would like to "adopt" a child for Christmas then you can pick their name from the Angel Tree in the foyer and purchase Christmas gifts for that child.  There is a big party in December to distribute the gifts.  HAFBC is in need of volunteers to help w/ the party.  If you are interested in serving call the church at 281-446-8168.

3.  Our class is providing a special basket to a family of a local elementary school student.  If you signed up to bring things to fill the basket then please remember to bring them to class this Sunday.  If you signed up for the gift certificate, then be sure to bring CASH; then Laura will purchase one gift card for the family.

4.  GNO!  November 29th @ 7 p.m. - All the girls are meeting at Mud Pie Co to paint pottery!  An Evite will be sent out this week.

5.  CLASS SOCIAL - December 3rd - Photo Scavenger Hunt!!!  Meet at HAFBC and we'll be divided into small groups and given one hour to take the goofiest photos possible from the list given.  The winner will be declared when we meet back at HAFBC.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

1.  Elise had an interview this past week and will find out this week if she gets the job.  Please lift her up in prayer.

2.  Nicole Agnew's mom is having surgery this week to remove most of the largest tumor.  She will then undergo radiation and chemo for what is left and the smallest tumor.  Please pray for peace for her mother, Linda, Nicole and the entire family.

3.  Dustin's brother, Brandon, needs prayer.

November 14th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS


1.  Our life group is  "filling a basket" for the Naun family, on behalf of the Kids Hope USA, a mentoring program from Humble Elementary. I had a sign up sheet go around today for specific items such as: 1 box of microwave popcorn, 2-3 boxes of "movie" candy, a 6-pack of soda, Christmas ornaments, and $10-$40 towards a gift certificate for a turkey/ham. The church will provide the movie: "Facing the Giants." Our class provided a great contribution toward the basket.  If you weren't there and want to give something then please bring a Christmas ornament, or "movie" candy, or popcorn. This is due: December 5th.

2.  "Stories at Starbucks" each Wednesday from 6:45-7:45 p.m.  It is designed to provide a place for adults who don't have a place to go during all of our student and children activities. Next Wednesday's topic (11/10):  "Orphan Offering" with David & Sheri Walling:  Orphans offer families amazing blessings.  Stories will reveal how two special families are overwhelmed with God's presence through their children. 3.  52 Houses of Prayer in 2011. Please ask your LifeGroup members if they would be willing to be a host home for 52 Houses of Prayer.  There are sign-up cards in your LifeGroup folder. 4.  Angel Sunday is November 14.  It will be your only opportunity to select Angels from the trees in the lobby to help provide presents for children of incarcerated parents as well as families we serve through our Food Pantry.  The Christmas Angel Party is Saturday, December 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 5. Food Pantry Ministry Need: Earnest Juarez, a faithful member of our church who works in our food pantry, is attempting to help a single mom who has 8 children and has no furniture. If you can help with any of the following items, please contact Larry Dangerfield at ldangerfield@hafbc.com.   Queen bed, bunk bed, electric stove, refrigerator, table for 6 and living room furniture.  PRAYER REQUESTS

1.  Kristen Jones: for her brother, who is in the process of being transferred detention facilities from Indianapolis to Tarrant County (Fort Worth). The paperwork in Indianapolis is complete, he is just waiting for Tarrant County, paperwork is tougher. This is a great opportunity for him, as he is often getting into trouble where he currently is at, and he will be closer to family. Please pray the process to go smoothly, so this can happen for him.

 

2.  The Jones' on behalf of the Childers'-- for their friend Dan, continued prayers for his physical health and spiritual health; prayers that the Lord would allow him to become physically healthy so he can hear the word of God.

 

3.  The Childers'-- prayers for Davin, for his low grade fever, and that he would return to normal health quickly.

 

4.  Matt Greenfield-- has an opportunity to switch jobs. He will talk to a man who is an owner of a company from LA on Tuesday. Prayers for guidance and peace as Matt may face a decision to switch jobs in the near future.

 

5.  Elise-- has a job fair on Tuesday. Prayers that God would direct her to the right people to talk to, as she is unsure who/what she is interested in speaking to at this point in time.

 

6.  Drew: Drew's brother is searching for employment; this is his last semester in undergrad (he is a business major) -- he is very discouraged, prayers for peace, guidance, and for the Lord to provide the perfect job in HIS timing.

 

7.  Prayers for families that are traveling, that have sick family members, and for day-to-day activities; that we don't consume our life with "business" that we carve out specific time to spend in the word. The bible develops us into persons of inspirational influence (2 Timothy 3:14); the more we're in the word, the more others see Christ living in our life; therefore, the more we are able to reach and touch them. 

8.  Matt Corso: he will be taking the Captain's test (a promotional test) on Wednesday. 

November 7th

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.  Stories at Starbucks" each Wednesday from 6:45-7:45 p.m.  It is designed to provide a place for adults who don't have a place to go during all of our student and children activities. Next Wednesday's topic (11/10):  "Radical" with Rick & Cathy:  What have we discovered as we read Radical?  Are we ready to really live with Christ as He intended? 2.  52 Houses of Prayer in 2011. Please ask your LifeGroup members if they would be willing to be a host home for 52 Houses of Prayer.  There are sign-up cards in your LifeGroup folder. 3.  Angel Sunday is November 14.  It will be your only opportunity to select Angels from the trees in the lobby to help provide presents for children of incarcerated parents as well as families we serve through our Food Pantry.  The Christmas Angel Party is Saturday, December 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. 4.  CLASS SOCIAL!  This Friday, Nov 12 @ 7 p.m. in room 2212 at HAFBC.  If you signed up for childcare then you can drop the kiddos off downstairs at 6:45.   We'll be having lasagna for dinner and everyone needs to bring appetizers, sides and desserts to share.  Please bring drinks for you and your spouse and we'll all share the drinks too.  Any questions?  Email Laura at adamandlaurasanders@gmail.com PRAYER REQEUESTS 1.  Praise!  The Smith's foundation is repaired! 2.  Pray for the Starks as they travel. 3.  Pray for Sabrina's mother.  She is having outpatient surgery this month. 4.  Pray for Dustin's friend, Dan.  He is in ICU in Costa Rica w/ multiple major things wrong.  He is unconscious due to sedation and we think he needs to hear the gospel b/c it is not known if he knows Christ, but his lifestyle does not reflect that he does. 5.  Pray for Dustin's brother, Brandon 6.  Pray for Pastor Barry and his family as they list their home for sale to prepare to move here.

October Social

Thanks to the Jones' for hosting a fun night on Oct 29th.  The food was delicious and the fellowship even sweeter!  I didn't get pics of everyone so if you have any will you please forward them to me.

October 31st Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
1.  This Wednesday night the men's ministry (Momentum) will meet at the church and our new senior pastor, Barry Jeffries, will be speaking.  6:45 p.m.

2.  This Wednesday night the stories at Starbucks will be a special night for women-only (while the guys are over at HAFBC) and Gay Jeffries, wife of our new pastor, will be speaking.  6:45 p.m.

3.  November 10 - Mom2Mom at 9:30 a.m. at HAFBC.  The topic is finding contentment where you are right now.  You must sign up for childcare by Nov. 5th.

4.  November 12th - Life Group Social!  We are all meeting at HAFBC for a night of yummy food and fun games.  An Evite will be sent out soon.

5.  December 8 - The annual HAFBC Happy Birthday Jesus party will be at 10 a.m.  You need to sign up in class on Sundays.

PRAYER REQUESTS:
1.  The Greenfield's asked prayer for their friends, Ryan and Lacy.  They welcomed their son yesterday!  PRAISE!

2.  Stef C. will be traveling to CA this week for work.

3.  Jenna C. will be giving her testimony to a group of women this Tuesday morning at women's bible study.

4.  The Childers requested prayer for Lily Pike.  She is two months old and after a stay in the hospital and lots of tests they think she has a bad case of acid reflux.

5.  The Boomers need prayer while Derek searches for a new job and they follow the Lord's guidance after he was laid-off last week.

October 24th Announcements

Welcome to our newest visitors; Matt & Jaclyn, Andrew & Tara, Michael & Stacy, and Aaron & Elise. It was wonderful to have you each visit our life group and we hope to see you back next week.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Make sure you all receive a Hunters’ Harvest Brochure. "Hunt and fish for a higher purpose." Hunters' Harvest is an organization that takes meat donations and delivers it to a ministry feeding the hungry.

2. Family Fall Festival, Saturday, October 30, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Please continue to enlist volunteers in your LifeGroup to sign up for a booth timeslot and to bring candy donations.

3. "Stories at Starbucks" each Wednesday from 6:45-7:45 p.m. It is designed to provide a place for adults who doesn't have a place to go during all of our student and children activities. Next Wednesday's topic (10/27): Extreme Spouse. Doug & Cathy Rucker will share their real-time life experience of how they survived a marriage with extreme circumstances.

4. October: Better Together in Sharing - October will provide you and your class many

opportunities to share a blessing. Here are some of them...

• Saturday, October 30, 11 to 2 is our annual Fall Festival at the church.

• Sunday, October 31 all groceries sacks will be placed at the alter during services. EXTRA: The service will be emphasizing Orphan Sunday.

5. Wednesday, November 3 will be a special treat: Our Men's monthly Momentum meeting at 6:30 in the student building will feature Pastor Barry Jeffries as our speaker for the night. Women, Stories @ Starbuck's will be a ladies only event, featuring Gay Jeffries. Both events will be a blessing for all who attend.

6. Sunday, November 7th is Better Together with our Senior Pastor: This will be your opportunity to invite everyone to your LifeGroup; have great snacks; prepare your best lesson... all in celebration of Pastor Barry Jeffries and his family's arrival.

7. October 29^th – Annual Fall Playgroup hosted by Kim, Madison and Katelyn D.

8. October 29^th – Lifegroup social hosted by the Jones’. It is a fall theme and the kiddos are invited. Costumes will make the night even better if you wanna dress up yourself or your kiddos. Potluck. Let us know if you need an Evite.

9. October 25^th – GNO! Girls night holiday craft at Stefanie C.’s house. Everyone needs to bring 4 glass plates (available at Dollar Tree and Walmart) and a snack to share. Let us know if you need an Evite.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

1. Please lift up our new pastor Barry Jeffries. His family will be moving here and he begins work Nov 1st. Also lift up Central Baptist Church in Livingston as they search for a senior pastor.

2. Please pray for Drew & Yajaira as they have had some minor foundation issues with their house.

3. Please pray for Jenna C. and her two kiddos as they are all battling a cold.

4. Please pray for Dustin's brother, Brandon. He made it safely home from Afghanistan yesterday and has a doctor's appt. today.

October 17th Announcements

1. HAFBC voted and we have a new senior pastor! Hooray! Pastor Barry Jeffries will begin work at the church on Nov. 1st and his first sermon as our shepherd will be on Nov. 7th!

2. "Stories at Starbucks" meets each Wed night from 6:45-7:45 p.m. at the Starbucks next to the church. It is designed to provide a place for adults who don't have a place to go during all the student and children's activities.

3. October 30th is the annual Fall FESTIVAL! 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the parking lots of HAFBC. Bring your kiddos and come have a ball!

4. Oct 25th is GNO! All the ladies will get together for a fall craft. Laura will be sending out an Evite this week with all the details.

5. Oct. 29th is our class social at 7 p.m. We'll be hosting a fall themed party at the Jones'. Everyone is invited to come and bring the kiddos. Costumes are completely appropriate!

6. Oct. 29th - is the annual Fall Playgroup hosted by Kim, Madison and Katelyn D. Let us know if you and your lil' pumpkin did not receive an Evite.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

1. Pray for our new pastor and his family as they move to this area and for his church in Livingston, TX that will now be searching for a new pastor. (I have heard some very encouraging words from members of his church that understand the Lord has called him to our church and now they are looking fwd to what the Lord has planned for Central Baptist in Livingston, so take heart my friends. God has a plan for them too...)

2. Nicole Agnew requested prayer for her mother's health.

3. The Corso's announced "IT'S A BOY!" Please continue to pray for great health for Stefanie and their sweet baby boy.

4. Yajaira asked prayer for her family.

5. The Childers' request prayer for Dustin's brother, Brandon. He is a contract worker in Afghanistan and he is coming home to see a doctor about pain in his back that cannot be treated on base. He ought to be home on Sunday if things go as planned.

6. Jenna requests prayer for a friendship.

Bowling Social Pics

October 10th Announcements & Prayer Requests

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. This Wednesday, 10/13, Stories at Starbucks "When A Man Loves A Woman". 6:45 -7:45 p.m. Meet at the Starbucks next to HAFBC for discussion with other adults.

2. This Thursday, 10/14, join the women of HAFBC for the annual Women's Ministry Banquet.

3. October 16th, the church will host a Q&A session for folks to meet the candidate coming in view of a call to preach this Sunday.

4. October 17th, the pastor search committee has asked a man to come and preach this Sunday as the candidate for our next senior pastor. He will preach on Sunday and then the members will vote. A mail-out will be sent from HAFBC this week with details about the candidate so you can learn more about him before this weekend.

5. October 29th - Fall Playgroup Party at Kim, Madison & Katelyn's house.

6. October 29th - Fall Life Group social at 7 p.m. More details will be sent via Evite.

7. October 30th - HAFBC hosts its annual Fall Festival with games, bouncers, food, entertainment and tons of fun! 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

8. Be sure to pick up your grocery sack this Sunday to fill with food for the food pantry as we lead into the holiday season and a ton of food is needed to meet the needs of our community.

9. Aid Sudan has a campaign right now to raise money which purchases solar powered, hand-held radios which will provide Christian broadcasting to unreached tribes in Southern Sudan. Each radio costs $20. You can either donate in class or donate online at www.aidsudan.org. All contributions are tax deductible. Checks need to be made payable to AidSudan.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

1. The Stark's requested prayer for a friend's marriage.

2. Pray for our church leadership.

3. Pray for the candidate coming to preach this weekend and for the church he is at right now.

October 3 Announcements

Hello CBS Lifegroup,

Here are the announcements and prayer requests for this week. We look forward to seeing everyone back in LG next Sunday!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. "Stories at Starbuck's" this Wednesday night is for women only, since the men will be attending their monthly Momentum meeting at the same time. Stories at Sarbuck's begins at 6:45 and ends at 7:45. It is designed to provide a place for adults who don't have a place to go during all of our student and children activities. The subject this week is "Women's Night Only... to talk about men." Cathy Whitaker will lead discussion. 2. October: Better Together in Sharing - October will provide you and your class many opportunities to share a blessing. Here are some of them... · Sunday, October 3 - Every member and regular attender will receive a wristband that says, "Share a Blessing." It will be our daily reminder for the month of October to share blessing whenever and wherever you are. · Sundays, October 3 & 10, LifeGroups will commit to serving at our Fall Festival and members will be bringing candy to the church. Fall Festival is from 11 to 2, Saturday, October 30. · Sunday, October 17 all families will receive a grocery sack with imprinted instructions to begin collecting groceries for our Food Pantry and Thanksgiving Basket Distribution. · Saturday, October 30, 11 to 2 is our annual Fall Festival at the church. Saturday, October 2 - Humble to Humble; 8:30 a.m. at the church Sunday, October 31 all groceries sacks will be placed at the alter during services. · Every Sunday in October LifeGroups will allow members to give their testimonies of blessings they have shared with others. 3. Men! Our next Momentum meeting is scheduled for this Wednesday, October 6 at 6:30 p.m. in the student building. Mitch Beckman will be preaching and Wes Wheeler will be sharing his testimony. Also, November 5-6, we will be having a Momentum Men's Conference begining Friday night and concluding Saturday, noon. Dr. Bill Anderson will be our speaker. Men plan now to attend. More details will follow. 4. Oct 14th is the women's ministry banquet at HAFBC in the worship center. You can purchase tickets in the foyer for $10 or online at www.hafbc.com

PRAYER REQUEST:

1. Praise, Kristen was in a car accident but suffered no injuries, and Samantha was not with her.

2. Pray for Kristen's frustration with the car insurance companies arguing over fault for the accident, despite the other driver being ticketed.

3. Pray for Davin C. to recover quickly from Foot Hand Mouth disease.

4. Pray for Sally (Matt C.'s friend), she has a plasma transfusion next week and has been battling with Optic Neuritis.

5. A former member of our class who moved to another city, requested prayer for her sister Sara. Her sister is engaged and just found out she is pregnant. Also, her sister is a smoker and is trying to quit cold-turkey. Please pray for Sara, her fiance and the baby.

September 20 Announcements

Great class yesterday! Drew, you did a great job teaching the lesson and everyone else did a great job giving their input and adding to the discussion. The friendships in our class have been growing stronger and stronger over the summer and it has been awesome to watch.

It is fall, even though the temps don't really reflect it, football is on tv! We have a lot going on this fall at HAFBC and within our life group, so please mark these dates on your calendar and join us!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Tuesday women's bible studies at HAFBC at 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m.

2. Wednesday men's bible study (Radical by David Platt) at 6:45 p.m. at HAFBC

3. Sept 27th - GNO! Scentsy Party at Laura's house @ 7 p.m. Email Laura at adamandlaurasanders@gmail.com

4. Oct 2nd - Humble2Humble local missions. Alex & Kristen are coordinating this event and will have details available shortly.

5. Oct 7th - Women's ministry banquet in HAFBC worship center with guest speaker and worship leader. Our class will have a table reserved, so when you register request to sit at our table. The tickets are $10 and you can buy them in the foyer on Sunday or online at www.hafbc.com

PRAYER REQUESTS:

1. Praise, Andrew B. is doing much better sleeping and with his reflux.

2. Praise, Davin C. has healed from his little tongue biting incident last week and is back to normal.

3. Choose a couple from our class to pray for with your spouse this week. Send them an email today and let them know you have chosen them to pray for and hold yourself accountable to do it.

4. Keep praying for our pastor search committee, HAFBC and the man who will be our senior pastor.

5. Pray for the Smith's and their car to keep running smoothly.

September 12th Announcements

Howdy folks! Great lesson in class led by Drew on receiving God's encouragement (Acts 18:1-17). If you haven't been in class in a while then come back! We all miss your pretty faces!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Supper clubs are starting back up this month!

2. Women's bible study is every Tuesday at 9:00 a.m. or at 6:30 p.m. at HAFBC

3. Men's bible study is every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. at HAFBC (email being sent out soon)

4. Sept 19th - the women of our life group are meeting for their monthly prayer group at @ 6 p.m. For more info contact Yajaira at drewyajairasmith@gmail.com

5. LUNCH! The Childers family has a craving for BBQ most Sundays and so a new tradition has begun at Tin Roof (in Atascocita next to Walmart). They are now open after church! Wahoo! If you want some BBQ too then meet after the 10:50 service at Tin Roof next week.

PRAYER REQUEST:

1. PRAISE! Matt C is now driving a fire truck and moving to a new station.

2. Please keep baby Andrew B. in your prayers as he is suffering with bad reflux and Sam and Ginger aren't getting much sleep.

3. Please keep every couple in our class in your prayers. Pick one couple and pray for them this week. Send them an email and let them know you are committed to intercede on their behalf this week.

September 5th Announcements

What a beautiful day to share together at church! Thanks to Drew for bringing a good lesson on Acts 17:16-34. A lot of you were out of town this weekend and we want you to know that each and every one of you was missed. Hopefully we will see your smiling faces this week at one of our events.

We've got a lot going on this fall and each week provides multiple opportunities to get together, fellowship, grow our faith in the Living God and grow our friendships.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Supper Clubs begins again in September! A signup sheet is being passed around this morning. Send Yajaira an email if you want to take part and did not sign the sheet. drewyajairasmith@gmail.com.

2. This fall’s bible studies offered at HAFBC:

Discipleship Classes begin the end of August and first of September!

· Women, Beth Moore study Revelation, Tuesdays at 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 8/31

· Men's Small Group Bible Study; "Radical" by David Platt, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at Rick Whitaker's house.

· Precept Study (women) Revelation 1, Tuesdays at 9 a.m. beginning 9/7

· Precept Study (co-ed) Revelation 1, Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning 9/7

· Intimacy Ignited / Song of Solomon, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning 9/8

· DivorceCare, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning 9/8

· GriefShare, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning 9/15

4. Sept. 10^th – Life Group Social @ THE MAIN EVENT in The Woodlands. Meet at The Main Event at 7:30 p.m. for UNLIMITED BOWLING for $5 each and all kinds of other fun! Childcare will be provided at HAFBC free of charge if you need it but you have to sign up by TUESDAY. You can drop the kiddos off at 6:45 and pick them up at 10 p.m. RSVP to Laura at adamandlaurasanders@gmail.com. (If you need childcare then include your kids' names, age and if they will need to be served dinner for $2.50.)

5. Marriage Conference, Saturday, September 11, 9 to 3. Discovering God's Vision for Your Marriage. The conference is designed for couples who desire to deepen their relationship with God. Go to our website to register at hafbc.com.

6. Sept 19^th @ 6 p.m. GBG prayer meeting for ladies only. RSVP to Yajaira at drewyajairasmith@gmail.com.

PRAYER REQUEST:

1. Pray for Joseph, 16 yr old student from KW Park High School, who is a swimmer on Clay's swim team. He suffered head trauma and has been in the hospital all summer in a coma. He is starting to open his eyes in response to things.

2. Paul asked for prayer for both of his brothers-in-law as they are getting to a certain stage in life and their careers and starting to ask questions about their future.

3. Prayer for Adam and his sleep apnea test this week.

4. Also pray for safety and protection for Adam each night as he goes to work as a Harris Co Sheriff.

5. Pray for Yajaira, Nyah and Ezra as they feel under the weather.

6. Drew asked for prayer for both of his brothers. One totaled his car, is in college and now without transportation (except for public transportation). One is in college and leaving for the Navy in six months and didn't have the credit ours needed, so his student loan fell through and he needs a way to pay all of his expenses before he leaves for the Navy.

7. Pray for Derek B. as he recovers.

August 29th Announcements

Thanks again to Sam for leading us in another great lesson today on Acts 17. We hope everyone left life group wanting to go into the world and "Live Expectantly" everyday. Class was followed up by another great sermon from Rev. Curtis Jones. The church has sermons available online through podcasts on www.hafbc.com.

This week Sam challenged all of us to look at the list of email addresses these announcements went to and pick one name from our life group to pray for all week long. At the end of the week send the person you chose an email to let them know that you prayed for them this week. Hopefully we can all make this practice an everyday occurrence. We ought to alway be interceding in prayer for others.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. August 29^th – Community prayer event at Solid Rock Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Call HAFBC at 281-446-8168 for more details.

2. August 30^th – GNO! Girls Night, Chick Flick! RSVP to Sabrina at Sabrina.m.stark@sbcglobal.net

3. August 31^st –HAFBC Women’s Ministry begins the study of Revelations by Beth Moore. Studies will be offered on Tuesday morning and Tuesday evening and both offer complimentary childcare. Cost is $9 and you can register in the foyer today.

4. Sept. 1^st – The men’s bible study begins every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

5. This fall’s bible studies offered at HAFBC:

Discipleship Classes begin the end of August and first of September!

· Women, Beth Moore study of Revelation, Tuesdays at 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 8/31

· Men's Small Group Bible Study; "Radical" by David Platt

· Precept Study (women) Revelation 1, Tuesdays at 9 a.m. beginning 9/7

· Precept Study (co-ed) Revelation 1, Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning 9/7

· Intimacy Ignited / Song of Solomon, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning 9/8

· DivorceCare, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning 9/8

· GriefShare, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning 9/15

6. School Supply Drive for the Sudanese children living in Houston ends next Sunday, Sept. 5^th! Please bring your donations every Sunday and leave them in the bags/boxes in our classroom. The supplies will be delivered to the children on Sept 11^th by David & Danyel Humphrey during a big party for all of the children and we are all invited to attend.

7. Sept. 10^th – Life Group Social at HAFBC. More details to come. Childcare will be provided downstairs free of charge.

8. Marriage Conference, Saturday, September 11, 9 to 3. Discovering God's Vision for Your Marriage. The conference is designed for couples who desire to deepen their relationship with God. Go to our website to register at hafbc.com.

PRAYER REQUESTS

1. Jenna requests prayer for her nephew, Ryan. He just turned 15 and lives with his parents in the Czech Republic. He asked to attend a boarding school in Germany where he can interact with more kids and have a more "normal" experience in school. He moved there last weekend and is 10 hrs from home and living in a dorm with a roommate. He said his first week was fun.

2. Matt C's nephew, Cole, fell and busted his skull open this past week. He is still in the hospital. he is 7 mos old.

3. Pray for all of the teachers and kids as school started back up last week and they have a new school year ahead of them.

4. Jenna has requested an unspoken prayer request.

August 22nd Announcements

Welcome Back Sunday! We have to say the day was a blessing to us and our entire family. Class was wonderful. We had 22 in attendance and everyone enjoyed a sweet time of fellowship while sharing breakfast and then Sam led the class in a lesson on Acts 16. Great job Sam and thank you to everyone that took part in class discussion.

We have begun the new church year and we are really excited about what this year holds for HAFBC and for our life group. Remember that the life group will be whatever we make of it together. On Sunday we all spoke and mentioned that we'd like our life group to provide friendship, accountability, encouragement, fellowship and spiritual growth in the God's word. How awesome will it be when we see all of these are met and surpassed? Join us!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. August 29^th – Community prayer event at Solid Rock Baptist Church at 6 p.m. Call HAFBC at 281-446-8168 for more details.

2. August 30^th – GNO! Girls Night, Chick Flick! RSVP to Sabrina at Sabrina.m.stark@sbcglobal.net

3. August 31^st –HAFBC Women’s Ministry begins the study of Revelations by Beth Moore. Studies will be offered on Tuesday morning and Tuesday evening and both offer complimentary childcare. Cost is $9 and you can register in the foyer today.

4. Sept. 1^st – The men’s bible study begins every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

5. This fall’s bible studies offered at HAFBC:

Discipleship Classes begin the end of August and first of September!

· Women, Beth Moore study Revelation, Tuesdays at 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 8/31

· Men's Small Group Bible Study; "Radical" by David Platt

· Precept Study (women) Revelation 1, Tuesdays at 9 a.m. beginning 9/7

· Precept Study (co-ed) Revelation 1, Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning 9/7

· Intimacy Ignited / Song of Solomon, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning 9/8

· DivorceCare, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning 9/8

· GriefShare, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning 9/15

6. School Supply Drive for the Sudanese children living in Houston begins today! Please bring your donations every Sunday and leave them in the bags/boxes in our classroom. The supplies will be delivered to the children on Sept 11^th by David & Danyel Humphrey during a big party for all of the children and we are all invited to attend.

7. Marriage Conference, Saturday, September 11, 9 to 3. Discovering God's Vision for Your Marriage. The conference is designed for couples who desire to deepen their relationship with God. Go to our website to register at www.hafbc.com.

PRAYER REQUESTS

1. Clay P. requests prayer for one his swimmers, Joseph, who was injured and still in a coma.

2. Praise! Drew's grandmother's surgery went well.

3. Pray for the students & teachers as they begin school this week.

4. Pray for the pastor search committee, HAFBC and the man God has called to be our pastor.

5. Pray for Derek B. as he recovers from a small surgery.

6. Pray for Laura S. as she is a teacher at a muslim school and the administration is requesting that she take part in islamic prayer services and other things that conflict with her Christian faith.

August 15th Announcements & Prayer Requests

Thanks to Sam for bringing the lesson yesterday on How We Serve and for challenging everyone to plug-in and use the supernatural gift that God has given to you to serve in and through HAFBC. The Spiritual Gift Seminar at HAFBC was a great experience for everyone who attended and now we are all need to plug-in!

The impending season of fall means a lot of new events are happening in our life group and at HAFBC. Please read all of the announcements & prayer requests for this week.

PRAYER REQUESTS

1. Pray for Tessa's best friend from Alabama, Danielle, and her family. Her older brother, Bradley, was swimming in the ocean at Panama City Beach this weekend and was pulled under by a rip current. He drowned. He leaves behind a wife and a 19 year old daughter.

2. Pray for Drew's grandmother who is having surgery this week to remove an aneurism and for her recovery.

3. Praise for the birth of Will Stark!

4. Praise for the Corso's as they are expecting!

5. Prayer for the the Smith family to feel better.

6. Prayer for HAFBC and the search for our new pastor.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. August 22^nd - Welcome Back Sunday! Please arrive to class a little early to welcome all back all of our members we have not seen in a while and to meet the new visitors while we enjoy breakfast together. Remember to bring a breakfast food to share and we’ll have a good variety.

2.August 31^st –HAFBC Women’s Ministry begins the study of Revelations by Beth Moore. Studies will be offered on Tuesday morning and Tuesday evening and both offer complimentary childcare. Cost is $9 and you can register in the foyer today.

3.Sept. 1^st – The men’s bible study begins every Wednesday at 6:30 p.m.

4.School Supply Drive for the Sudanese children living in Houston begins today! Please bring your donations every Sunday and leave them in the bags/boxes in our classroom. The supplies will be delivered to the children on Sept 11^th by David & Danyel Humphrey during a big party for all of the children and we are all invited to attend.

5. PLAYGROUP on August 26th at 10:30 a.m. Meet and play at Chuck E Cheese

6. August 30 - GNO! Chick-Flick at 7 p.m. @ Kristen Jones' house! Dress comfy & bring a snack to share.

7.Marriage Conference, Saturday, September 11, 9 to 3. Discovering God's Vision for Your Marriage. The conference is designed for couples who desire to deepen their relationship with God. Go to our website to register at hafbc.com.

8.This fall’s bible studies offered at HAFBC: Discipleship Classes begin the end of August and first of September!

· Women, Beth Moore study Revelation, Tuesdays at 9 a.m. and 6:30 p.m. 8/31

· Men's Small Group Bible Study; "Radical" by David Platt

· Precept Study (women) Revelation 1, Tuesdays at 9 a.m. beginning 9/7

· Precept Study (co-ed) Revelation 1, Tuesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning 9/7

· Intimacy Ignited / Song of Solomon, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning 9/8

· DivorceCare, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning 9/8

· GriefShare, Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. beginning 9/15