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.

AidSudan Annual 5K

The First Baptist Chuch of Houston and AidSudan partner together annually to host a 5K race every spring.  This year the race is April 2nd at 8 a.m.

You can find all the details at www.aidsudan.org.  Please use the link to register for the race and be sure to leave a comment on the blog if you are taking part in the race so we can all meet-up before and after and cheer each other to the finish line!

March 6th Prayer Requests & Announcements

PRAYER REQUESTS:


1.  Nicole A. requests that we all pray for her mother tomorrow, 3/7 at 9 a.m.  At this exact time her mom will begin a new chemo treatment and Nicole is organizing a prayer chain that spans the nation to intercede on her mother's behalf.  Also please pray for Nicole as she supports her mother throughout this journey.


2.  Paul's co-worker recently had a brain tumor removed.  He is in the ICU.


3.  Yajaira offered a praise report for Drew's brother.  His brother is in boot camp for the US Navy and the family received a letter from him in which he spoke of reading his bible more and building his personal relationship with God.


4.  Matt and Stefanie are expecting Jaxon any day!  The due date is March 14th and they are ready to welcome him into their arms and their family.


5.  Laura asked prayer for her sister who will be having her baby this week.


6.  Please pray for our lifegroup, the marriages and families represented in our lifegroup and our entire church.


7.  Stacy C. asked that we pray for the health of their family.  Their two precious daughters have stayed sick and aren't able to get better.


8.  Stacy also asked that we pray for her this week as she speaks with an MDO director about a potential job next school year.


ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.  Our lifegroup coordinators are looking for couples to volunteer and serve as Shepherd Group Leaders within our lifegroup.  Dustin sent out an email last week detailing exactly what is expected of a Shepherd Group Leader.  Please pray about this position to serve and contact Dustin.  If you have any questions or would like to receive the email again then please email 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. Stories with Starbucks, this Wednesday @ 6:45 in room 2208. David Humphrey will be teaching using the "storying" approach you are hearing so much about that will become the norm for our LifeGroups in the near future. Teachers don't miss this opportunity. Of course this is for everyone. Stories with Starbucks will not meet during Spring break. 4. "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. 5. The Art of Marriage, six sessions, March 2- April 13, 6:30-8 p.m. in room 2204. For more information contactBrandon or Natialie Reed. 6. Adoption Ministry Hosting Free Seminar, March 4, 7-9 p.m. Representatives from DePelchin Children's Services will be here. Subjects will include foster, foster to adopt and domestic adoptions. 7. 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.