July 15th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1.  Men's Breakfast is this coming Saturday at 8 a.m. @ Humble City Cafe.  RSVP to dchilders@selectenergyservices.com

2.  Only one more week left of our Love & Respect video & Study series.  We hope you'll join us for the final video and discussion time.

3.  Pastor Barry began a new series on marriage on Sunday mornings and we hope that you are able to attend church or listen to the podcast online.

4.  Dustin has spent time in prayer and has decided that it is time to step down as coordinator of the lifegroup and has been praying for the Lord to work on another man's heart to coordinate the class as we begin a new lifegroup year in August.

PRAYER REQUESTS

1.  Please pray for the leader the Lord has intended to serve as our new lifegroup coordinator.

2.  Matt requests prayer for his Aunt Glenace.  She is an very caring woman who runs a home for young girls who are pregnant and provides a haven for roughly eight girls at one time.  Then helps the girls through the adoption process for their babies.  Glenace has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer that spread to her lungs and liver.  She is in her late 50s.

3.  The Childers family is preparing for a move and asks everyone to pray for them as they pack and move.

4.  The Smiths request prayer for their family as Drew travels for work and they are apart.

June 24th Update

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.  Pastor Barry will be teaching a new series on marriage soon.  More details will be added as we receive them.

PRAYER REQUESTS

1.  The Childers give praise for the sale of their current home.  The option period will end this Thursday.  They made an offer on another house and are in the midst of pwk.

2.  The Smith's pray for favor in adjusting to Drew's new work/travel schedule for their entire family.

3.  Nicole gives praise because her cousins were able to get citizenship for their son.

4.  Paul asks for favor and direction as he witnesses to a person of Zoroastrian faith at work.

June 17 Announcements

Prayer Requests

• Praise! Stacy got a new job at the YMCA.
• Praise!  The Coughlins are expecting Baby #3 due in late December.
• Drew has been traveling a lot for work lately.
• Pray for everyone who is traveling.
• Melissa's fiancee, Drew, begins airborne school soon.
• Praise!  Dustin and Jenna sold their house and are making an offer on another.  Please pray for the negotiations, inspections and option period.

June 10th Announcements

Announcements:

• The church's women's Biblestudy begins June 19th.  They will be studying the book of Nehemiah.
• VBS is this week!

 

Prayer Requests:

• VBS and VBX is this week!  Please prayer for the workers, teachers, and the kiddos.
• Pray for all those who are traveling.
• Melissa is a personal trainer and has to travel far to meet with her clients.  Please pray for her as she trys to find clients in this area.
• Please pray for Nicole's friend, Laura.  She is pregnant and has been told that her baby will not survive once he/she is born.  Laura and her husband have chosen to carry the baby until term.  Please pray for a miracle if that is God's will and for comfort and strength for the family.
• Praise!  The Burk's vacation went well!  Ginger's surgery went well!  Andrew's surgery went well!
• Praise and prayer request -Jenna's nanny passed on a few days ago and is now celebrating in Heaven.

May 27th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS
1.  VBS still needs volunteers.  June 11-15.  If you can help please contact clane@hafbc.com.


PRAYER REQUESTS
1. Pray for Ginger and recovery form her wrist surgery. Pray for
Andrew who is having his adenoids taken out. Pray for the Burks as
they travel to Colorado.

2. Pray for Trent's sisters friend, who is in between cancer treatments.



3.  Dustin & Jenna have an unspoken request.

May 13th Announcements

This week at HAFBC and in our lifegroup:

• Tim Hawkins Concert @ HAFBC tonight, FRIDAY, May 18th @ 7 p.m.  Tickets are available online and at the door.  
• Men's Breakfast is tomorrow at 8 a.m. @ Humble City Cafe.  Come hang out with Joey!
• VBS is June 11-15 and they team is still in need of folks to serve.  Please email Cathy Lane at clane@hafbc.com if you can help serve the kids at VBS.

Prayer Requests

• Please pray for all of the husbands traveling for work this week and for the wives and children at home.

May 6th Announcements

Announcements

• Men's Game Night- Tonight at the Jones' house.
• The study for class teachers begins this Wednesday, May 9th.
• Tim Hawkins Concert on May 18th.

Prayer Requests

• Chris and Kristen Willis will be leading the senior boys and girls in the church youth!
• Rich and Kari Whittington will be leading the junior boys and girls.  We will miss both couples in class but we are so excited for them!  Please pray for them over the next year as they lead these students!
• Paul Stark's Uncle Dave had his second surgery in 6 months.  Please pray for a smooth recovery.
• Please pray for the Bender Family (Paul's extended family).  Their daughter recently became engaged and it has caused a lot of tension in her family.
• Drew Smith's friend, Sam, passed away unexpectedly last week.  Please pray for comfort for Sam's family and friends as they grieve.
• Praise!  Sam Burk as been traveling and returns this week!
• Pray for safe travels for Alex Jones this week.
• Pray the Childers kiddos feel better soon!

April 8th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1.  The women of our Lifegroup will begin a new evening bible study on Tuesday evenings on April 10th (tonight) at 6:30 p.m. At Kristen Willis' house.

2. Mom2Mom will meet tomorrow, April 11th, at 9:30 a.m. at HAFBC. 

3. Lifegroup Social: April 20th we will join other couples/lifegroups from the church for dinner and a showing of the movie Courageous (in the student bldg) The cost is $20 per couple and includes dinner and a movie. Child care will be offered at the church and you need to register online.


4.  Men's Breakfast:  April 21st @ 8 a.m. at Humble City Cafe


We hope that you all had a very sweet Easter/Resurrection Sunday with your family and friends and that it set the tone for a Christ-centered week ahead.  

April 1st Announcements

1. Supper Club sign ups are going on right now. If you want to join the clubs please let Yajaira know and she will add you to a monthly supper club.

2. This Easter Sunday we will have no lifegroups. HAFBC will have three services at 8, 9:30 and 11 a.m.

3. The women of our Lifegroup will begin a new evening bible study on Tuesday evenings on April 10th at 6:30 p.m. At Kristen Willis' house.

4. Mom2Mom will meet on April 11th at 9:30 a.m. at HAFBC. Register for child are online at www.hafbc.com

5. Lifegroup Social: April 20th we will join other couples/lifegroups from the church for dinner and a showing of he movie Courageous (in the student bldg) The cost is $20 per couple and includes dinner and a movie. Child care will be offered at the church and you need to register online.

Prayer Requests
1. The Coughlins are traveling.

2. Dustin's mother has been diagnosed with Uterine Cancer.

3. For our church to be a Community of Grace.

4. Matt G isn't feeling well.

March 25th Announcements

Announcements Men's Game Night - Monday, April 2nd O Great Redeemer Concert - Friday, April 6th at 7pm Mom 2 Mom - Wednesday, April 11th at 9:30am.  Childcare sign up deadline is April 6th. Men's Retreat - April 27-28   Prayer Requests Congrats to Dustin and Jenna for completing their half marathon! Coughlins will be traveling to Lubbock this week. Paul asked for wisdom regarding some things at work. Trent's sister's friend, Jude, was diagnosed with a brain tumor.  Please pray for him as he undergoes chemo and radiation. Yajaira's back is out again.  Please pray for her and her doctor's appointment today. Paul's coworker, Holla, is undergoing chemo and is having side effects.  Please pray for strength and comfort.

February 19th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Social this Friday @ HAFBC @ 7p.m.  Movie night as we watch Courageous together.  Please bring movie snacks and drinks to share.  You can register for free childcare at the church online at www.hafbc.com until Wednesday.
• GNO!  The ladies are all getting together at Mud Pie Company in Kingwood to paint pottery on the 27th at 6:30 p.m.  We have to have a group of at least SIX in order of the Mud Pie Company to stay open late for us.  Please RSVP to Nicole at nicoleagnew13@yahoo.com
• CONCERT!  HAFBC is hosting Todd Agnew in concert March 2nd.  Tickets are $10 and childcare is available.  
• Men's Ministry Retreat April 26-27.  For details go to the men's ministry tab at www.hafbc.com

PRAYER REQUESTS

• Paul requested prayer for work.
• Tina offered a praise that her little sister was baptized this morning!
• Dustin requested prayer for his brother.  He is back in the states and recently engaged.  He is looking for work here in Texas.
• Paul requested prayer for Sabrina.  She is not feeling well today.
• Kristen requested prayer for her brother.
• Jenna requested prayer for Derek and Amanda Adams.  Amanda fell yesterday and was hospitalized afterward for monitoring.  She is 36 weeks pregnant.

February 12th Announcements

1. The class social has been moved to Feb. 24th because our night for complimentary childcare was moved to the 24th as well. We will have a movie night and watch Courageous together with movie snacks and drinks. We can either watch the movie at church or at a friend's house if anyone offers to host.

2. Men's breakfasts is this Saturday, Feb 18th at 8 a.m. at Humble City Cafe. RSvP to dchilders@selectenergyservices.com

3. A Party For Ginger and Baby Girl Burk will be hosted by Sabrina on Feb 19th and all the women in the class are invited to celebrate this sweet mother and baby.

4. HAFBC is hosting a baby shower for Claudia Guerrero and her husband on Feb 26th. Our class is collecting money to purchase a carseat and stroller for the family. Please give all donations to Dustin or Jenna. All of the women are invited to attend the shower and meet Claudia, she is a survivor of the sex trafficking business in Houston.

5. GNO! All the ladies are invited to paint pottery at The Mud Pie Company in Kingwood on Feb 27th at 6:30 pm. RSVP to Jenna at jnhc99@yahoo.com.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

1. Praise! Tessa's surgery and recovery have both gone well and the pain caused by her back is gone. Please keep her recovery in your prayed.

2. Jenna requests prayer for Cecily. She had her second round of chemo.last week and will feel very ill for the next few days.

January 29th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• The women's bible study on Jonah began last Tuesday night. If you haven't joined and would like to, email Kristen at kdallison@gmail.com
• Upcoming Mom to Mom Event February 8th focusing on "My child's walk with Christ" where Cathy Rucker will be speaking. Deadline to sign up for childcare is Feb 3rd.
• Valentines Banquet is Friday, February 10 7-10 p.m. sponsored by the men's ministry. The cost is $25/couple

Click here to register for childcare for either event

• The men of our lifegroup's monthly game night will be Monday, February 6th at 7:00 at the Jones residence.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Tessa's back surgery is this Wednesday, relief from pain and fast healing
• Cecily and her family as they mourn the sudden death of her father due to a heart attack
• Drew for safe travel this week as a passenger with a co-worker
• Micheal's work and health and for the safe return home of his girlfriend

PRAISE:

• Yajaria's back is better and she is being cautious eating cereal.

January 22nd Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• The women of our lifegroup are beginning a weeknight bible study tonight at Kristen Willis' home at 6:15 p.m.  If you are interested in joining please email Kristen at kdallison@gmail.com.
• Men's Breakfast is this Saturday at 8 a.m. @ Humble City Cafe.  RSVP to dchilders@selectenergyservices.com
• GNO!  Join all the girls for a night of valentine themed craftiness!  January 30 @ 7 p.m. at Jenna's house.  RSVP to jnhc99@yahoo.com.
• LEADERSHIP MEETING this Sunday, January 29th at HAFBC, 4 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. in sanctuary.  We would like for everyone in the class to attend and hear the vision for our lifegroups at HAFBC for the next year.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

• Tessa's surgery is set for Feb 1st to repair her herniated disk in her back.
• Yajaira is having back pain and experiencing a lot of discomfort.

January 8th Announcements

PRAYER REQUESTS:  

• Jenna's nephew, Ryan, returned to Germany this week for two more years of boarding school before he will come back to the states again.
• Tessa will be having an MRI this week.
• Paul's uncle is still having struggles in his medical condition.
• Prayer for all the husbands traveling and all the wives and kiddos at home.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

• Happy New Year Party on January 20th at 7 p.m. @ HAFBC.  Childcare is available downstairs by reservation.  Leave a comment if you did not receive the Evite.
• The Costa Rica mission trip will be 3/3 - 3/10/2012.  The estimated total cost per couple is $2500.  The Jones' are organizing the trip and are available to answer any questions.  You can send them an email at quijo14@hotmail.com.
• The Men's Ministry at HAFBC is hosting a Valentine Banquet this year on 2/10/12 from 7-10 p.m.  The cost is $25 per couple and childcare is available by reservation.  You can purchase your tickets in the church lobby.
• Spring Discipleship Classes begin this week and the church is offering a BIG list of classes this spring at many different times and days.  You can find the list of classes at www.hafbc.com in the rotating header.

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.