Tuesday, May 26, 2009

May 24th Announcements

Hope everyone had a safe and happy Memorial Day!

Announcements
  • Meals for the Clines and Childers continue this week
  • HomeBuilders couples Series: Grow closer to God and to each other! You and your spouse will discover the power and joy as you help each other grow in your Christian faith. May 20-June 24 (every Wed) 6:30 p.m. in room 2101. More info? Contact Barry and Brenda Hart: hartbk@hotmail.com. Cost $18 Child care available by reservation.
  • VBS needs volunteers for serving snacks and being on the prayer team.
  • Global Day of Prayer is May 31 at 4-6 at our church. As church around the world take time to pray together this day, we will be hosting the community prayer group. Childcare is provided.
  • Girl's Night Out - this Wednesday 7p.m. at Panera Bread
  • Guy's Night Out - June 10th be watching your email!

Prayer Requests

  1. Everyone traveling.
  2. All the parents needed extra sleep.
  3. Jeremy's Real Estate mentor is going through depression.
  4. The Williams 7th anniversary is this week! Congratulations!
  5. The Boomer's neighbor, Bernie, had an aneurysm and will be needing surgery.

Tuesday, May 12, 2009

May 10th Announcements

Class went really well with Derek teaching this Sunday! It was great to hear all the points that were brought up not only by Derek but also by everyone in class. We hope everyone who has been out of class will come back soon! We miss you!

Prayer Requests
  • Davin Cole Childers was born May 11th at 6:51p.m. 6 lbs. 7 oz. 10 inches! Mommy and baby are healthy!!
  • The Clines go in Friday at 7:30 a.m. to have "Baby Girl Cline". Pray that everything goes smoothly and both baby and mommy will come out healthy.
  • So many people are traveling right now. Let's pray that they have safe travels.

Announcements

  1. Guy's social this Wednesday (13th). Be expecting an email from Derek Boomer.
  2. Andrew Peterson concert this Sunday (17th). Admission is FREE!
  3. The Quarterly blood drive will be Sunday (24th)
  4. Growing Together in Christ (for Couples) starts May 20 and ends June 24 at 6:30-8 p.m. Main Building 2102. Cost is $18 per couple.

Hope everyone has an amazing week and hope to see you Sunday!

Sunday, May 3, 2009

May 3, 2009 Announcements

Dustin said class went really well today and it was great to see everyone again! Thanks for taking part in the class discussion today and adding to the hospitality of our lifegroup. Here are the announcements and prayer requests as mentioned in class this morning. Please let us know if you have anything to add and enjoy your week. We'll see all of you again next Sunday morning!

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Ladies Lunch – This Wed, May 6th @ 11:30 @ Humble City CafĂ©. RSVP to Sabrina at Sabrina.m.stark@sbcglobal.net.

2. Guys Night – Wed., May 13th @ 7 p.m. Look for an email from Derek soon.

3. HomeBuilders Couples Series: Grow closer to God and to each other! You and your spouse will discover power and joy as you help each other grow in your Christian faith. Join us as we explore Growing Together in Christ beginning May 20 - June 24 at 6:30 pm in room 2102. Need more information? Contact Barry & Brenda Hart at hartbk@hotmail.com. Cost is $18 per couple. Child care is available but reservations are required. Please email your child's name and age to lsammon@hafbc.com.

4. Andrew Peterson Concert, May 17th at 6 p.m. He has a unique way of expressing the gospel through his style of music. You will be blessed by his transparency and message. Don't miss this free opportunity to experience worship with Andrew. Go to his website for more information www.andrew-peterson.com/

PRAYER REQUESTS
Please lift up the following in prayer this week:

1. Paul's co-workers' daughter tried to commit suicide. Please pray for the Smith family.

2. Derek & Crystal

3. Paul & Sabrina - for safe travels.

4. Dustin's parents as they travel this week.

5. Dustin & Jenna as they await the birth of Davin. (37 weeks tomorrow) Also, for Saige to get all better quickly b/c she has an ear infection.

6. Michael & Brittany as they await the birth of their daughter on May 15th.

7. For all the mothers in our lives, b/c Mother's Day is next Sunday.

8. For all the marriages in our lifegroup.

9. Michelle M's grandfather was admitted to the ICU last Thursday. He is getting better and will be released soon, but is having to move into an assisted living facility. Pray for him to have peace about the move.

10. PRAISE! Mark & Michelle M. are expecting their second child! Due Oct. 27th.

Monday, April 27, 2009

Aid Sudan 5k Race

One of the Sudanese woman with her little girl
Paul finishing the race
Paul leaving his wife behind
This little boy had his shirt off.....
...and this was the little girls' reaction to it (EWW!)
Cheerleaders
Hard at work
First place and his time

Volunteers



Prayer before the race
Some of the men from Sudan
T-shirts

Thanks to all of you who attended the Aid Sudan 5k run Saturday, April 25. Your volunteering and participation in the run was really appreciated.

April 26th Announcements and Prayers

Thank you, Derek, for bringing the lesson this week!

Announcements
  • Girl's Night Out - This Wednesday (29) at AMC Bowling Alley. Be there at 7 p.m. If you haven't received an evite from Sabrina please email her at sabrina.m.stark@sbcglobal.net
  • God's Blueprint for Marriage Conference - May 1 (at 7 p.m.) and 2 (at 9 a.m.) in the Student Building room M200
Prayer Requests
  • A general prayer for the Starks
  • Michael resigned his job and will be starting his new one soon.
  • Cecily gave birth to baby Caroline last night. Please keep her, the baby, and Corey in your prayers.

Monday, April 20, 2009

Announcements and Prayers April 19

Hello friends! It was great to see everyone at church and to experience "The Other 6 Days" Seminar. I hope everyone is having a wonderful week so far and enjoying the weather.

Prayers
1. Healing of Dustin's foot
2. Jenna's pregnancy...Davin needs to stay put!
3. Michael is looking for a potential new job.

Announcements

Not too many new announcements this week.

1. This Saturday we are hoping to be able to participate in the Aid Sudan 1k and 5k at Bear Park. See below for more info. If you did not receive an evite please email Jenna at jnhc99@yahoo.com

2. Next Wednesday is GNO (girls night out). Hope all you ladies can join. We will be bowling at 7 p.m. If you need information and did not receive it from Sabrina, her email address is sabrina.m.stark@sbcglobal.net

Friday, April 17, 2009

Spring 2009 - Local Missions Project

Come run/walk with the Sudanese and all proceeds will go to Aid Sudan as they aid in growing strong southern Sudanese communities committed to serving Jesus Christ.

JOIN our lifegroup as we take part in the annual Aid Sudan 5k on Saturday, April 25th. The race is located in Bear Creek Park, Pavilion 6, Houston, TX. Here is the itinerary for the race:

7:45 a.m. Children's 1k
8:00 a.m. Adult 5k race/fun walk
Strollers are welcome, and will be lined up at the back of the participants

$30 registration fee for adults
$10 registration fee for children
(Fee includes t-shirt)

You can sign up to take part in the race at www.aidsudan.org, or in the church's lobby this Sunday.

We are also working with Aid Sudan to man a refreshment tent where we need volunteers from our lifegroup to hand out bottled waters to the race participants. We will be taking up monetary donations in class this Sunday to purchase the bottled water. We appreciate ALL donations.

Please plan to take advantage of this opportunity for your entire family to take part in a local missions project. We need volunteers to:
  • Run/walk the race
  • Donate money for water and ice
  • Man the refreshment tent
  • Lend ice chests to hold the water
  • Lend a 10x10 canopy for us to sit under

If you are able to volunteer, please let Jenna know by emailing her at jnhc99@yahoo.com. An Evite was also sent out today.