Monday, November 22, 2010

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.

Tuesday, November 16, 2010

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

Wednesday, November 10, 2010

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.

Monday, November 1, 2010

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.