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.