December 18th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• There will be NO lifegroups on Dec 25th or January 1st.
• HAFBC is offering two Christmas Eve services at 4 & 5:30 p.m. (no childcare, but it is always a family friendly service and all children are welcome)
• December 25th and January 1st there will be only one worship service at 10 a.m.
• The GNO! for tomorrow night has been cancelled and we'll be meeting for our next GNO! the last Monday in January.
• Remember to purchase the new lifegroup study Courageous Faith by Keith Bowers (it is based on the story of Esther and Mordecai) at your local bookstore or online.  We'll resume our lessons the second Sunday in January.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Paul requests that we continue to pray for his Uncle Dave.
• Kristen J. requests prayer for her brother.
• Jenna requests prayer for her friend, Cecily.  She meets with her oncologist tomorrow and her cancer has progressed to stage 2.
• Please pray for our church and lifegroup as we end 2011 and begin 2012.  

Merry Christmas!

December 11th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Movie Night Tonight for all of the ladies at Kristen J's house.  7 p.m.  Feel free to wear your pj's and bring a yummy snack to share.
• GNO!  The gals will be getting together on Dec. 19th.  Details will be sent out soon.
• Men's Game Night will be the SECOND MONDAY in January and will meet at Alex J's house.  
• Men's Breakfast is this Saturday at 8 a.m. at Humble City Cafe.  RSVP to dchilders@selectenergyservices.com.  Those who want to play nine holes of golf afterward need to pack your clubs.
• Christmas Concert at HAFBC this Friday night.  Details at www.hafbc.com
• There will be no lifegroups on Dec 25th and Jan 1st.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Paul's Uncle Dave is in the hospital and having complications.  His attitude is beginning to go dreary and family are coming in to spend time with him.
• Kristen Jones' requests prayer for a friend's baby girl.  The baby was born six weeks early and had to have immediate open heart surgery.  Things aren't going as well as they could be and there are some complications.
• Praise, Jenna's friend, Cecily is home from the hospital.  Please pray for her during recovery and as she prepares for chemo treatments.
• A lot of our friends in class are traveling throughout the month of December and all need prayers for safety and sanity while on the road.

Nov 20th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• GNO!  The Monday after Thanksgiving all the girls are getting together for a night of snacks and addressing Christmas cards.  If you can host please send an email to Nicole Agnew nicoleagnew13@yahoo.com
• Christmas Social, December 2nd @ 7 p.m. We'll be having desserts and a white elephant gift exchange.  Childcare is offered for free from 6:45-10 p.m. at HAFBC.  If you have not rec'd an Evite, then please send an email to Jenna at jnhc99@yahoo.com

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Dustin & Jenna request prayer for Jenna's best friend, Cecily.  She is 30 yrs old and recently diagnosed w/ stage one breast cancer.  She will have a double mastectomy on Dec 9th.
• Drew & Yajaira request prayer for their friend with breast cancer who will have a double mastectomy on Dec 7th.
• Chris & Kristen shared a praise that their nephew was born sweet and healthy this week!
• Please pray for baby Jaxon born five weeks early and having complications.
• Dustin requests prayer for his friend Dean.  Dean's younger brother passed away this week and it was very unexpected.
• Dustin's brother, Brandon, is working contract security work in Afghanistan and it is very unsafe where he is located.
• Dustin requests prayer for his friend, Tommy, who is mourning the recent passing of his grandmother.

November 6th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Nov. 9th, This Wednesday, is the next Mom2Mom meeting in the HAFBC sanctuary.  All the mamas will meet at 9:30 a.m. for food, fellowship and a wonderful speaker.  If you have never been and are free that morning you would truly be blessed by the event.
• Nov. 11th, This Friday, is our lifegroup's Thanksgiving Dinner at HAFBC.  We'll meet upstairs and share an evening of food and fellowship as we give thanks for the blessings of the past year.  Childcare will be provided downstairs and you need to register your children at www.hafbc.com  Please be sure to RSVP to the Evite for the Thanksgiving Dinner.
• Nov. 19th is our monthly Men's breakfast at Humble City Cafe @ 8:30 a.m.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Dustin & Jenna request prayer for Jenna's best friend, Cecily.  She was diagnosed w/ breast cancer last week and has an important appt tomorrow to discuss treatment.
• Please pray for Sabrina as she travels home.
• Paul requests prayer for his Uncle Dave who is recovering from stomach surgery and will be in the hospital for the next six weeks.
• Paul requests prayer for his co-worker, Hala, who is having a lung biopsy soon.
• Alex requests prayer for his cousin whose father passed away this week.
• Kristen requests prayer for her brother to be blessed w/ wisdom to make the right decision.

October 30th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• November 9th @ 9:30 a.m. is Mom2Mom at HAFBC in the sanctuary.  This is a fabulous ministry for mothers of all ages in the church.
• November 11th @ 7 p.m. will be our lifegroup Thanksgiving Dinner at HAFBC.  An Evite will be sent out this week.  Childcare will be offered at the church and you will need to reserve it online at www.hafbc.com  
• November 19th @ 8 a.m. the men will be meet for their monthly breakfast at Humble City Cafe.  RSVP to dchilders@selectenergyservices.com

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Paul requests prayer for his Uncle Dave who is having surgery soon.
• Please pray for the Chesser family and the passing of Elizabeth's uncle and the health of her grandmother.
• Paul requests prayer for his coworker, Hala.  She has scarring in her lungs and is having tests run.
• Dustin asked prayed for his family as he travels for work.
• Jenna asks prayer for a special woman in her life having an important biopsy this week.

October 2nd Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Supper Clubs have begun again and we hope you are all making plans to hang out soon and share a delicious meal.
• The HAFBC Ladies' Fall Retreat is Oct 21-22.  Details at www.hafbc.com
• HAFBC 1st Annual Men's Golf Tournament is October 15th.  Details at www.hafbc.com
• Men's Breakfast at Humble City Cafe, October 22nd at 8:00 a.m.
• HAFBC Fall Festival is Saturday, Oct 29th from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Kristen W. requested prayer for her doctor's father who has bone cancer and is going through chemo.  He does not know Christ as his savior.
• Drew requested prayer for his boss' mother who also has cancer and for her salvation.
• The Starks are traveling and need prayers for safety and a fun trip together.
• Please pray for our lifegroup; pray for unity and fruits of the Spirit amongst all of us.

September 18th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• The men are discussing the options of starting up an independent men's bible study or attending the Wednesday night study together (led by Pastor Barry and held in the sanctuary).
• GNO!  Is this coming Monday night and we need a hostess!  Tami Buckles will be teaching us how to crochet.  You will need a "G" or "H" crochet hook and a ball of worsted yarn.  (it should say "worsted" on the label).
• Humble2Humble local missions will be hosted by HAFBC on Saturday, Oct 1st.  We will be sending out more details soon.  Please place the date on your calendar.
• The Jones' will be organizing an international mission trip to Costa Rica this March.  Please be in prayer about whether or not the Lord is leading you to travel with the lifegroup on a mission trip.
• The HAFBC food pantry is in extreme need of enough food and bathroom supplies to meet the needs of our community.  They can always use volunteers as well.
• Men's Shooting Social coming in October.  Date is TBA (after the guys discuss it).

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Jaclyn's brother is a contractor and he fell from an 8 ft ladder and broke two ribs and bruised his liver.  please pray for him and his healing.
• Yajaira is recovering from her emergency surgery.  Please keep her recovery in your prayers and pray for the entire Smith family during this time.
• Please pray for all of the unspoken prayer requests.  They are always there waiting to be lifted up.

September 4th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• NO LIFEGROUP THIS SUNDAY, 9/11 as the church has two special September 11th Services planned at 9 and 11 a.m.
• The food pantry at HAFBC is extremely low on food and toiletries.  They are in need of non-perishable foods and bars of soap.
• Sept 16th - Class social at HAFBC!  We are hosting a chocolicious potluck dinner for Pastor Barry and his wife Gay Jeffries.  If you need childcare then you register for it online at www.hafbc.com
• Sept 17th - Men's breakfast at Humble City Cafe at 8 a.m.  Golf afterwards on Townsen Blvd.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• PRAISE!  Paul's parents' house was spared from a big fire in OKC.
• Michael C. needs prayer for his job.
• Drew needs prayer for his knee.
• Keep praying for rain.
• Keep praying for the wildfires all over Texas and those affected by them.

August 28th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• FINAL Real Life Discipleship Study is this Wednesday, AUGUST 31st at 6:30 p.m. at the church in room 2209.  Childcare is available downstairs and there is no need to sign-up in advance.
• September 16 - "Chocolicious" Class Social at HAFBC @ 7 p.m.  This is potluck with a delicious twist; all recipes must have chocolate/cocoa in them!  And to make the social extra sweet we'll be hosting Pastor Barry and Gay Jeffries!  You must reserve your childcare online at www.hafbc.com
• Fall Bible Studies have begun on Tuesday mornings, Tuesday evenings and Wednesday nights.  If you want to join one it is not too late to sign-up!  You can get the details at www.hafbc.com or send an email to Dustin at dchilders@selectenergyservices.com

PRAYER REQUEST

• The Whittington's are moving forward with Whittington's Bridal and have an opening planned for January 2012!  Praise!  Please keep them in your prayers.
• Kristin W. has a check-up this week regarding her past surgery and will be discussing the potential for getting pregnant.
• Drew Smith is having issues with his knees.  Please pray for his health.
• Jenna's burn is healing well.  Praise!  Please continue to pray for no infection in the coming week.

August 21st Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Fall Women's Morning Bible Studies begin tomorrow, 8/23 and if you haven't registered it is okay!  You are welcome to register tomorrow morning at 9 a.m.  The evening study begins on Sept 13th.
• Mom 2 Mom is Sept 14th at 9:30am.  Reservation deadline for childcare is Sept 9th.
• Class Social is Sept 16th where we will be having a "Chocolicious Potluck" and meeting Pastor Barry and his wife.   All the dishes must have chocolate or cocoa as an ingredient!  If you need childcare then you have to register your children at www.hafbc.com.
• We are having a breakfast fellowship in class again next week.  Please plan to bring something to add to the spread.  Thanks!

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Matt G.'s sister, Shelby, got married this last weekend and everything went well.  Please continue to pray as they transition into marriage and prepare for their baby on the way.
• Praise!  The Smiths trip went smoothly.
• Ginger's grandfather receives his results from his pet scan today.  Please pray that he receives encouraging news and has a promising path forward.
• Kim D.'s father was recently diagnosed with Parkinson's disease.  He is taking very good care of himself and doing very well.  Praise!
• Pray for rain!!!!!
• Pray for all the teachers and students heading back to school.

August 14th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Next Sunday, 8/21 is officially "Welcome Back Sunday" at HAFBC!  This is the time of year when families slow down their travels and come back home as school begins and our church always sees a jump in attendance.  Please take this week to call and email old and new friends and invite them to class with you.
• Our first CLASS SOCIAL of the fall will be September 16th at HAFBC.  Save-the-date!  We'll be having a chocolicious potluck (all dishes must include chocolate/Cocoa) and we will be hosting Pastor Barry and his wife Gay.  Childcare will be provided and you have to register for it online at www.hafbc.com
• Men's breakfast for August has been cancelled because too many of the men will be out of town and unable to attend.  The next men's breakfast will be the third Saturday in September.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Praise!  Elise announced that her sister is having a girl and Elise is looking forward to having a new niece.
• Please lift up the Coughlin's this week because they are not feeling well.
• Please pray for the Smith's this week as they are traveling.
• Praise!  The Stark's dedicated Will yesterday during the 10:50 service and will need your prayers as they "raise him up in the way he should go".

August 7th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• This Sunday, 8/14, HAFBC will be hosting the Annual Leadership Training and we would like to invite everyone in the lifegroup to attend.  Childcare is provided.  If you plan to come to the training then please send Dustin an email at dchilders@selectenergyservices.com

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Please pray for the families of the service men and women who serve our country and have given their lives for our freedom.
• Please pray for Michael C.'s parents as they are going through an emotional time.

GNO! High Tea, August 2011

Today the ladies in class got together for a wonderfully, girly good time and it was just what we all needed. We had reservations at a tea room in Huffman and the owner Kathy was a true delight.  All of the rooms are decorated with a theme and our room was wrapped in lace, rosebuds and pink.  We spent two and a half hours eating dainty little finger sandwiches, scones and delicate desserts while sipping small teacups full of blackberry tea.  Here are a few pics from the day...

July 31st Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.  GNO!  Saturday, August 6th @ 11:30 a.m. all the ladies are invited to High Tea at Poppy's Tea Room in Huffman.  You need to RSVP to Jenna jnhc99@yahoo.com  The cost is $11.95/person and the tea is two hours long.

2.  ANNUAL LEADERSHIP TRAINING at HAFBC on Sunday, August 14th at 4:30 p.m. in the sanctuary.  We would love for you to serve as a leader in our lifegroup and the church holds an annual leadership training to get everyone geared for the new school year.  Leadership positions are a one year commitment and begin every August.  If there is a ministry w/in the church that you feel led to serve then please feel free to talk with Dustin or Jenna.  They can direct you to who to contact.  Thank you for your servant hearts!  You can call Dustin or Jenna at 281-360-2318.

3.  WOMEN'S MINISTRY FALL STUDIES will begin on Tuesday, August 23rd at 9 a.m.  They are offering three different studies and always offer a wonderful opportunity to meet other women of HAFBC and be mentored and build friendships.  If you want to join the studies you will find the registration table in the church lobby on Sunday morning.  (Childcare is offered for free if you need it.)

4.  FALL PRECEPT STUDIES will begin this fall on Tuesday mornings at 9 a.m. (women only) and a coed class on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 p.m.  They will be studying Part 3 Revelations this fall.  You can register on Sundays in the church lobby as well. (Childcare is offered for free if you need it.)

PRAYER REQUESTS
1.  Matt G asked prayer for his younger sister.  She is 12 weeks pregnant and announced she is getting married very soon.  Please pray for her, Shelby, and her fiance Ricky.

2.  PRAISE!  Jenna's sister, BIL, and two nieces arrived safely here on Monday and this week has been a tremendous blessing to the entire family as they made up for the last three years they've been away and out of the family "loop".  Lots of fun!

3.  Always remember to pray for the moms in the class and their little ones as the mother's strive to be the Proverbs 31 woman and lead, discipline and teach their children.

4.  Whittington Bridal is in the works and Rich and Kari need your prayers as they work with the bank and seek the Lord's guidance for their business venture.

5.  Drew asked that we pray for his work situation and potentially a new job search.

6.  Elise S. is being led by the Lord to organize a prayer walk at her school before school begins this month.  Please pray for her to follow the Lord's will and for the planning and event to go easily and smoothly.

If you have anything to add, then feel free to email it to dustinjenna@yahoo.com and we'll make sure it gets added to the blog.  Thanks so much and see you on Sunday!

July 24th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS: 

• GNO!  Saturday, August 6th at 11:30 a.m.  This month the ladies will be meeting for High Tea at Poppy's Tea Room in Huffman.   RSVP to Jenna at jnhc99@yahoo.com
• Women's Ministry will kick-off the fall studies on August 23rd and you can register in the lobby.
• Fall Precepts Morning Bible Study begins August 30th and you can register in the lobby.
• Women's Fall Retreat is Oct 21-22, 2011 and more details are available online.
• Men's Breakfast will be August 20th at 8 a.m. @ Humble City Cafe

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Praise!  Alex, Kristen and big sister Samantha are excited to announce the birth of Kyle Jones! 
• Praise!  Aaron Spratlen's cousin, Reagan, accepted Christ recently.
• Please pray for Jenna Childers' sister, BIL and two nieces as they prepare to move back to the states on August 1st.  They have a lot to get done in the next week to prepare for their six month furlough.

July 17th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Real Life Discipleship Bible Study will be hosted by Matt & Jaclyn this week at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday night.  I'll send out an email w/ their home address.

• The Women's Ministry will start-up Tuesday morning bible studies on August 23rd.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Please pray for Alex & Kristen J.  She is expected to deliver their second child this week.  
• Please pray for Dustin and Jenna's niece and nephew as they come home to the states for the first time in three years!  They arrive on Wednesday afternoon.
• Please pray for Kristen's brother, Matthew.  he is having some health issues.  He has been moved to the new facility and is looking for a job.
• Praise!  Drew's eye feels better and they believe the piece of metal is now out.  Please pray for his next appt.
• Please pray for God's guidance regarding Drew's work.

July 10th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Men's Breakfast, This Saturday, July 16th @ 8 a.m. at Humble City Cafe.  RSVP to Dustin at dchilders@selectenergyservices.com
• Primetime With Pastor Barry, this Wednesday @ 6:30 p.m. in the student building.  This Wednesday the India and Peru mission teams will be sharing.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• PRAISE!  The surgery for baby Brielle went well.  Please keep praying for Josh, Christine and Brielle.
• Sabrina asked prayer for her sister as she is traveling abroad.
• Please pray for Kristen J. as she is due to deliver she and Alex's son in the coming weeks.
• Please pray for Drew.  He has a piece of metal stuck in his eye and it is causing pain/discomfort
• Please pray for Drew and Yajaira as they asked prayer for his work.
• Michael and Stacy asked prayer as they travel.
• Stacy C asked prayer for her grandmother who has been diagnosed with blood cancer and there is nothing more they can do than manage her comfort.

Happy 4th Of July!

Today has been a day packed with fun as we all got together to celebrate the 4th of July here in Kingwood.  The annual parade was a lot of fun.  Here are some pics from the parade...

June 26th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.  There will be NO lifegroups this Sunday due to the July 4th holiday weekend.  Services will be held at HAFBC at 9:30 and 10:50 a.m.

2.  Aid Sudan has requested all of our mailing addresses for a special invitation.  Can you please email yours to Jenna at jnhc99@yahoo.com?

PRAYER REQUESTS:

1.  Paul S. asked for prayer for his health as he as started to not feel well.

2.  Dustin started his new job this week which is a praise that needs prayer.

3.  Praise - Dustin & Jenna's best friends, Sarah and Tommy Ferguson, welcomed a healthy baby boy last Friday and are getting adjusted to life as new parents.

4.  Praise - Greenfield's close on their new house on Thursday and they requested prayer as they need to sell their old house.

5.  Josh Foster injured his back and has been slowly recovering.

6.  Praise - Kristen's brother (Matthew) has been granted his sentence modification. He will spend the rest of this sentence in a work re-entry facility. Huge answer to prayers! He does need prayer though to keep "in-line".

7.  Chris and Kristen Willis requested prayer for their upcoming trip to Europe. Kristen's recovery is going well but needs continued recovery for their trip.

8.  Drew requested prayer for his friend's marriage.

9.  Elise requested prayer for her cousin who is staying with them all summer. She may not know the Lord and Elise asks for prayer that God would speak to her through the Spratlen's.

10.  Yajaira requested prayer as she goes to see a specialist for her eyes this week, especially as there is a potential for surgery.

June 19th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Real Life Discipleship Study is this Wed at the Coughlin's house at 6:30pm.
• HAFBC Mini Marriage Retreat is this Friday, June 24th, 7-10pm.  Childcare by reservation only.
• GNO! is June 27th at 7pm at Panera Bread in Atascocita.  Tessa will be giving her couponing tips!
• Ladies Fall 2011 Retreat is Oct 21-22.  Early registration in the lobby on June 12, 19, and 26.  For registration questions contact Lynn Hertzberg at lhertzberg@petrohawk.com. 

 

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Praise!  Michael Coughlin received new hours with his job.  He will be working M-F now.
• Tessa and Joey will be traveling to Alabama this week.
• Pray for the Greenfields and the process of selling their house and moving into their new one.
• Praise!  33 kids were saved last week in VBS.
• Pray for everyone traveling.
• Pray for everyone affected by the extreme heat and wildfires.

June 12th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.  MEN's BREAKFAST is this Saturday, 8/18 @ 8 a.m. at Humble City Cafe.  Be sure and RSVP to Dustin at dustincchilders@yahoo.com (new email address since he is changing jobs).

2.  GNO!  Is June 27th @ 7 p.m. at Panera Bread in Atascocita.  We'll be eating plenty of delicious food and learning coupon tips from the Coupon Queen herself, Tessa!  RSVP to sabrina.m.stark@sbcglobal.net

3.  Real Life Discipleship Study continues this Wednesday evening at The Coughlin's house.  Stacy will send out the details this week.  Remember to have weeks 3 & 4 completed before you arrive.

4.  VBS is going strong at HAFBC this week.  Don't forget to take your snacks if you signed up to provide any for the teachers/volunteers.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

1.  PRAISE!  Kristen W's surgery went very well and Chris considers the post-op report a complete miracle.  Praise God!

2.  Jenna requests prayer for 15 yr old Luke P.  He had kidney surgery last week and is now home.

3.  Elise got her teaching position back!  Praise God!

4.  Praise!  Kristen J's. brother has been granted his hearing and that is one step closer to the ultimate goal.  Please keep praying for God's will.

5.  Yajaira requests prayer for her brother Ed.  He is a contract worker in Iraq and based on communication back to his family he is doing really well.

May 29th Announcements & Prayer Requests

PRAYER REQUESTS:

1.Drew's grandmother had surgery for skin cancer and may need more treatment.

2. Ginger's maternal grandfather is being treated for melanoma.

3. Ginger's grandmother just passed away and the family needs prayers for this difficult time.

4. Kristen Willis has surgery scheduled on June 3.

5. Greenfield's move to a new house.

6. Kristen Jones' blood pressure is rising and swelling is starting. I am also having contractions possibly due to dehydration. Pray that Baby Kyle stay put as long as possible.

7. Alex J. is being asked to switch jobs into a challenging situation.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1.  Monthly Men's Breakfast:  Meet the guys on 6/18 at 8 a.m. for breakfast at Humble City Cafe. 2.  This Sunday our class is hosting a baby shower for Kristen Jones and sweet baby Kyle at 4 p.m.  If you haven't received the Evite then please email Sabrina at sabrina.m.stark@sbcglobal.net 3.  LIFEGROUP BIBLE STUDY:  The Real Life Discipleship study will begin this coming Wednesday, June 8th @ 6:30 p.m. at Dustin & Jenna's home.  Please have the first two weeks of study complete before the meeting.  We will continue meeting every other week until the study is complete.  Everyone is welcome, including all children and the books are available in the HAFBC bookstore. 4.  Cookies and other goodies are needed for VBS. Each year our LifeGroups contribute toward providing snacks for our VBS. This year we are looking your way again. For the next few weeks a sign-up sheet will be in your LifeGroup folder. Please distribute it each week and place it back in your folder. Your class contribution will be a great help. 5.  Prayer cards for Peru and India. This week in your LifeGroup folder will be prayer cards for the participants to India and Peru. Please distribute them to your class and have them write a prayer note and place them in the mission mailbox in the lobby. These cards are a great encouragement to those on the mission field. Two prayer journals are available. One is inserted in the bulletin and a more detail journal is provided in the lobby. Please encourage everyone to be praying! 6.  PrimeTime with Pastor Barry. The summer schedule for Prime Time is each Wednesday from June 22 through July 20 at 6:30 p.m. in the student building. This is a great time of teaching by our Pastor. If you haven't come yet, please do... you will be blessed. 7.  Class Book Challenge: Remember to allow as many class members as possible to read Real-Life Discipleshipand Truth that Sticks between now and August 1. Write the name of your class inside each book and have everyone that has read it to sign their name in the book(s). On August 1, I will ask you to share with me the names of everyone that has signed your books. The class with the most names and the class with the highest percentage of readers based on average attendance will be given $50 per name to be contributed toward a mission, missionary or ministry of your choice. The bottom-line is that your class will be catching the vision of your potential to become a disciple-making class with the incentive to bless someone. 8. Library is looking for volunteers. If you would be interested in serving in our library/bookstore, please contact Lendi Stuber.

May 22nd Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Cookies and other goodies are needed for VBS. Each year our LifeGroups contribute toward providing snacks for our VBS. This year we are looking your way again. For the next few weeks a sign-up sheet will be in your LifeGroup folder. Please distribute it each week and place it back in your folder. Your class contribution will be a great help.

2. Class Book Challenge: Remember to allow as many class members as possible to read Real-Life Discipleship and Truth that Sticks between now and August 1. Write the name of your class inside each book and have everyone that has read it to sign their name in the book(s).   These two books are floating around the class somewhere.  Will you please finish reading it and remember to pass it on to another lifegroup member asap?  The class with the most names in their book by Aug. 1st gets a $50 donation to the mission of their choice.

3.  Supper Clubs are getting together again!  Yajaira has sent out the latest club assignments.  Enjoy!

4.  Men’s Breakfast is going to start meeting the third Saturday of each month at 8 a.m. at Humble City Café.  The next breakfast will be on June 18^th so be sure and add it to your calendar.

5.  Real Life Discipleship Study- Right now we have 16 folks committed to take part in the study.  You need to purchase your books at the church library at your earliest convenience.  We will begin meeting Wed.,  June 8th @ 6:30 p.m. at Dustin & Jenna’s house.  Please complete the first two weeks of the study by June 8th.  We will continue meeting every other week and at each group session we will cover two weeks of study.  There is no limit to the number of people that can take part in this study and so you are all more than welcome to sign up.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

1.  Yajaira requested prayer for her brother.  He has accepted a job as a contractor in Iraq in food service for one year.

2.  Stacy requested prayer for Kristen W.  She is having health issues and will need surgery soon.

3.  Stacy also requested prayer for a student in her class that was taken from her foster home this week by her grandmother and needs to be given back to the foster parents.

4.  Jenna requested prayer for a little girl in our church who was taken away from her father's home by her mother without permission.

5.  Jenna requested prayer for her sister, brother-in-law and their four kiddos as they get ready to come back to the states on a six month furlough from Europe on Aug. 1st.

6.  Please keep praying for Dustin and godly discernment.

7.  Paul requested prayer for a man in his office who recently suffered the sudden passing of his brother.

8.  Drew requested prayer for his 75 year old grandmother who has been diagnosed with skin cancer.  She will be having a biopsy on her lymph node soon.

May 15 Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:


1.  Supper Clubs are getting together again and we want to make sure you are part of the fun!  To join a club email Yajaira at drewyajairasmith@gmail.com.


2.  The Real Discipleship study will begin soon and we want as many class members as possible to take part.  Dustin will be sending out an email this week to poll the class.

3.  Are you looking to bless a local Christian homeless center? The Schoolcraft/Goolsby class has recently ministered to the Empowerment Center. It is a homeless shelter just east of HWY 59 on Sam Houston Pkwy. They provide food, shelter, life-skills training, and most importantly they preach the Word on a daily basis. They are needing about 30-35 more single beds and/or mattresses. As summer closes in, they are also in need of efficient cooling. They are looking for newer window a/c units. If you are your class would like to get involved, contactDavid Acosta who is a member of the Schoolcraft class 4.  GNO!  Girls Night will be this Monday, May 23rd because the last Monday of the month is actually Memorial Day.  Let's all meet for dinner on the patio at Sharky's in King's Harbor  at 7 p.m.  RSVP to Jenna at jnhc99@yahoo.com. PRAYER REQUESTS: 1.  Nicole requests prayer for her daughter Brooke who has been battling a fever. 2.  Sabrina requests prayer for her sister as she travels for work. 3.  Dustin requests prayer for godly discernment.

May 9th Announcements

There is something funny about all of our announcements this week; they have all changed since being announced in class yesterday morning!  Really, it's pretty funny and makes me laugh as I type out this post.  Here are our new and improved announcements for this week.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.  This Friday night, May 13th from 6-9 p.m., the class social has been moved to HAFBC!  Come listen to testimony from International Cooperating Ministries about their mission to nurture believers and assist church growth worldwide.  There will be worship, music, testimony, fellowship and food.  If you need childcare and didn't sign up in class then send an email to bsandoval@hafbc.com.

2.  The Putt-Putt social has been cancelled because of the missions event at HAFBC that everyone wants to attend, so it will be rescheduled.

3.  Humble2Humble Missions Project - Alex & Kristen are coordinating a local missions project for our lifegroup to do together this summer.  We will not be taking part in the official H2H this Saturday because there wasn't enough time to coordinate it and get enough folks to participate.

4.  Real Discipleship Training WILL NOT begin this Wednesday night.  The dates on the training have been revised and we do not have to begin it this week to finish on time.  Dustin will be sending out details about the start date.  For now, please purchase the book from HAFBC for $15 and begin the daily study on your own.  If you need help purchasing the book then please email Dustin at dchilders@newtecheng.com.  We want as many participants as possible and don't want the cost to impede anyone.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

1.  Josh & Christine F. welcomed their daughter, Brielle, last Thursday night!  Congratulations friends!

2.  Elise requested prayer for her sister and brother-in-law.  They have moved to NY and are looking for a church home.  Her sister and BIL are also having some marital problems.

3.  Dustin requested prayer for his brother.

4.  Drew requested prayer for his brother who just graduated from Texas A&M and is looking for his first post-college job.

April 17th Announcements & Prayer Requests

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.  GNO!  Girls night is Monday, April 25th.  Details will be sent out soon.

2.  He is RISEN!  This Sunday is Easter Sunday and HAFBC will be offering three services (8 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 11 a.m.)  There will be no lifegroups offered this Sunday.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

1.  Aaron S. requested prayer for his cousin who entered rehab this week and has had a lot of hard times.

2.  Kristen J. requested prayer for her brother.  He has gone through two of three assessments and the judge will rule by the end of this week.

3.  Jenna C. requested prayer for her friend, Allyson, who delivered extremely healthy triplets last week. They are expecting all three babies to be home before Easter!

4.  Matt & Stefanie C. requested prayer for their friend Mike Scalzo who lost a thumb and two fingers in a work related accident this week.  The doctors are waiting to see if he'll lose the other two fingers. This is obviously serious and it also affects his job as a firefighter.

5.  Bryan and Stacy A. requested prayer for their daughter, Tierza; next Thursday she will be having the first of a series of eye surgeries to keep her from going completely blind in both eyes.

4/10 Announcements & Prayer Requests

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.  4/16 -Men's Breakfast at 8 a.m. @ Humble City Cafe.  RSVP to Dustin at dchilders@newtecheng.com

2.  4/20 - The group of women from HAFBC that just traveled to the Czech Republic on a mission trip will be sharing their experience and praise form the trip at our church at 6:30 p.m.  This group worked and stayed with Jenna's sister and brother-in-law, Joe & Julie Silby, international missionaries w/ the IMB to the Roma people of the Czech Republic & Slovakia.

3.  4/25 - GNO!  Mark it on your calendars girlfriends, for our next girls' night out!

4.  There will be no lifegroups on Easter Sunday, 4/24.  Services will be at 8, 9:30 & 11 a.m.  Childcare will be provided at the two later times, but not at the 8 a.m. service.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

1.  Elise requested prayer for her sister & brother-in-law as they move to New York

2.  Pray for the Childers family.

3.  Pray for our lifegroup, the couples/families/marriages that are represented and our thirst/hunger for the Lord.

Men's Breakfast!

I forgot to add to the blog that the men will be meeting for breakfast on 4/16 @ 8 a.m. at Humble City Cafe.  All the guys are encouraged to come and bring a friend or two.

April 3rd Prayer Requests/Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.  "Prime Time" with Pastor Barry. Wednesdays @ 6:45. Meet in the middle school room in the student building. 2.  Easter Services will be at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m.  There will not be childcare for the 8 a.m. service. LifeGroups will not meet that day.  However, there will be Preschool and Big City Studio the 9:30 and 11:00 services.    3.  OUR LIFEGROUP SOCIAL is this FRIDAY NIGHT, 4/8 @ 7 p.m.  It's a potluck and game night!  The main dish is enchiladas.  Please RSVP to adamandlaurasanders@gmail.com PRAYER REQUESTS: 1.  The Agnew family as they grieve the passing of Nicole's mother. 2.  Matt's grandfather 3.  Davin Childers is fighting a fever. 4.  Drew & Yajaira have friends experiencing marital problems 5.  Stark's friends going through divorce 6.  Paul's cousin - Eric, Allyson , Lucas 7.  Coughlin's having a month of big decisions 8.  Teachers in general - budget cuts, TAKS testing

March 27th Prayer Requests & Announcements

PRAYER REQUESTS


1.  Please continue to pray for the Agnew family.  Nicole's mother passed away on Saturday morning. 


2. Jenna requests prayer for her mother.  Her mom's boss tragically took his own life this past Thursday morning.  He is survived by his wife, three children, his parents and siblings.  Jenna's mother has worked with him for the past 17 years and he was a close friend.


3.  Drew & Yajaira request prayer for themselves as they seek guidance for the right financial decision regarding their cars and peace about the decision.


4.  Alex & Kristen share a praise!  They are expecting a healthy baby boy!  


5.  Also, please keep praying for Kristen's brother.  His initial assessment for transfer out of prison in Indiana was favorable, so pray for God's will in outcome of second assessment. Also still prayer for his safety in the current prison.


6.  Dustin requests prayer for his brother. 

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.  Girls Night Out is TONIGHT, 3/28 at 7 p.m. at La Madeline's in Kingwood. 

2.  Our next class social is April 8th and the sign up sheet for childcare will be in the yellow folder which will be passed around again in class this Sunday. 

3.  Men's breakfast at Humble City Cafe on April 16th at 8 a.m.

Here are the announcements from HAFBC:

1. "Prime Time" with Pastor Barry. Wednesday, March 30 @ 6:45. Prime Time will feature stories from Peru. Those that went on the mission trip will be sharing their experiences of God moving in the jungle among the Urarina. It will happen in the middle school room in the student building. 2.  Easter Services will be at 8:00, 9:30, and 11:00 a.m.  There will not be childcare for the 8 a.m. service. LifeGroups will not meet that day.  However, there will be Preschool and Big City Studio the 9:30 and 11:00 services.

March 13th Prayer Requests & Announcements

PRAYER REQUESTS:


1.  Please pray for Dustin's brother, Brandon.  He is in a very bad place and looking to all the wrong things/people to find guidance.  Also, please pray for Dustin and his parents, especially his mother, as they struggle to be still and let God fight for them, while seeking godly discernment and what they should/should not do.


2.  Please pray for Kristen's brother.  He is in prison in Indiana and is getting caught up in paperwork and processes because he was in the hospital after being beat up in prison by a gang.  Because of his time in the hospital it has lengthened his time in prison and he should have been out by now in a half-way house.  His parents are hoping to get him transferred to another state once he gets out of prison and then to eventually get him back to El Salvador.


3.  Please pray for Nicole's mom.  She is in the hospital for her chemo treatment.  She hasn't been eating regularly and has been going days at a time without eating.  She is in a state of depression.


4.  Please pray for Elise's sister and brother-in-law.  He is trying to get a position based at West Point.


5.  Please pray for the Peru mission team.  They are in Peru right now.


6.  Jenna requests prayer for her sister, brother-in-law, nieces and their entire family.  My sister's niece shot and killed herself at home yesterday morning.  She was only 20 years old.  The family is in intense pain and full of questions.  


7.  Please pray for the Japanese people.


8.  Our church called a new associate pastor/music minister, Pastor Mark Harden!  PRAISE!  He will begin on Sunday, April 10th.  Please keep him and his family in your prayers.


ANNOUNCEMENTS:


1.  Sat, March 19th at 12:30 p.m. the men will be golfing at Kingwood Country Club in a golf tournament.  For any questions, contact Dustin at dchilders@newtecheng.com

2.  Library is looking for volunteers. If you would be interested in serving in our library/bookstore, please contactLendi Stuber. 3. "Prime Time" with Pastor Barry. Beginning Wednesday, March 23 @ 6:45 in room 2208. Prime Time will be replacing Stories with Starbucks. Each week Pastor Barry will offer up-close-and-personal Bible teaching that will be applicable to your real-life issues. It will happen in room 2208. 4. The Art of Marriage, six sessions, March 2- April 13, 6:30-8 p.m. in Room 2204. For more information contact Brandon or Natialie Reed. 5. Mini-Marriage Retreat led by Chris and Lydia Lewis, Friday, March 25, 7-10 p.m., $20 per couple. This is sure to be a night you will not want to miss and an evening you will not easily forget. Register in the church lobby or go to our website. Childcare by reservation only.