Monday, July 27, 2009

July 26th Announcements

Hello Lifegroup Members! Class went real well yesterday. Special thanks to our teacher, Paul, for preparing a great lesson on Prayer. For those of you who couldn't make it, some of the scripture from class was Matt 6:1-15; John 15:4; John 14:12-14; James 1:13; Psalm 66:18; Psalm 139:23,24; 1 Tim 2:1,2 Ask yourself this question, "Is my prayer life my steering wheel or my spare tire?"

Welcome to Eric & Elvira! So glad y'all could visit our lifegroup today. Thanks for taking part in the class discussion and we hope that you enjoyed the lesson and fellowship. We really hope to see you back next week.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

1. Ladies Night – July 29th at 7 p.m. – Game Night at Sabrina Stark’s house.

2. Fit-4-LifeGroup Annual Training Event, Sunday, August 16. All class leaders are expected to attend! This year all adult LifeGroup leaders and others in our class who are interested in leadership, are invited to a 2 hour workout (training event) from 4 to 6 p.m. in the worship center. At the end of your workout your LifeGroup will be in better shape, with more muscle and stamina. It is going to be a fun and challenging evening that will include a "fit" meal and drinks. Just for the fun of it, we are asking everyone to wear your workout clothes! Sign-up is a must so please begin your sign-up as soon as the sheet is available in your LifeGroup folder.

3. Welcome Back Sunday, August 23. Last year Welcome Back Sunday resulted in our highest LifeGroup attendance in the history of our church. Make plans NOW to make it another high-spirited moment for our church.4. She Celebrates and ManChurch, Sunday,

4. August 30, 5:30-7:15 p.m. Man Church & She Celebrates! Women go to one room to worship their way and men go to another room to worship the way they want. Both worship events have proven themselves to be a great time of fellowship and worship. A light stand-up meal will be provided at 5:30 and at 6 worship begins. Don't miss it. Childcare will be provided.

5. Discipleship Classes are scheduled to begin in September. See the Discipleship section below for details.

PRAYER REQUESTS

1. Please pray for Crystal's sister-in-law (Kim Boomer) flew to West Virginia this weekend because her 19 yr old brother (Jimmy) was killed in a car wreck. The funeral is tomorrow (the 28th) and she is the only christian in her family so please pray that the Lord will comfort her through this and give her the right words if family members come to her about the Lord.

2. Please pray for Crystal's brother is having a MRI done today to find out if he has a tumor on his pituitary gland. We won't know the results until next week of so.

3. Please pray for Sabrina's aunt Roxy has been diagnosed with cancer.

4. Please pray for Laurie's mom is recovering from surgery.

5. Please pray for Tessa's nephew, Kendall, suffered 2nd degree burns on his feet and legs a week ago. He still has bandages, but he is healing. He has to have his bandages redone every other day.

6. Please pray for Dustin's company as they make some cut-backs.

Monday, July 20, 2009

July Sunday Supper

Last night was a blast at Matt & Tessa's house. Thanks for hosting the par-tay! Here is a slideshow of pics from all the eating, chatting, swimming, playing, and roasting smores! We hope to see everyone back at our next Sunday Supper!

July 19th Announcements

Hello Lifegroup Members! Class was great yesterday. A big thanks to Paul for leading us in such a good lesson on The Good Samaritan and for challenging us to "Go and do likewise" by loving our neighbors (everyone in need) as ourselves. If you missed class, please read up on our scripture from class:
Luke 10:51-56 ; Luke 10:25-37

We are all being challenged to make daily Bible study a PRIORITY in our lives.

Here are the announcements as mentioned in class on June 19th:

1. Sunday Supper is tonight, July 19th at Matt & Tessa's.

2. Playgroup is this Wednesday, from 9-11 a.m. at the indoor playground of HAFBC. Come and go as you please.

2. GNO! Girls Night is JULY 29th @ 7 p.m. at Sabrina's house. It's game night again! Bring your favorite games and your game faces! :0) RSVP to sabrina.m.stark@sbcglobal.net

3. Fit-4-LifeGroup Annual Training Event, Sunday, August 16. This year all adult LifeGroup leaders and others in your class that would like to participate are invited to a 2 hour workout (training event) from 4 to 6 p.m. in the worship center.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

1. Please pray for Tessa's nephew, Kendall (age 10), who rec'd second degree burns on his feet and legs during an accident involving a fire in his backyard. He has to have his burns rewrapped everyday at the hospital.

2. Please pray for Kim's dad. He has been diagnosed with Parkinson's Disease.

3. Please pray for the friend of Nicole A's nephew, he is about age 8 and was hit by a car. He is believed to be in a coma.

4. Please pray for a friend of Nicole B's family friend who has a brain tumor.

5. Please pray for our class and the marriages in our class.

Monday, June 29, 2009

Sunday Supper




Last night we had our first Sunday Supper and it was a hit! We packed 20 adults and 9 kids into Dustin and Jenna's home and backyard. The spread of food was impressive and we all ate plenty of yummy tex-mex themed foods and sweet desserts. Thanks to all who made it. We hope to see everyone again at our next Sunday Supper!











Sunday, June 28, 2009

June 28th Announcements

It was great to see everyone today! Thank you , Michael, for doing the lesson this morning!

Announcements
  1. NO CLASS JULY 5TH!!
  2. Girl's lunch is this Wednesday (the 1st) at McAlister's. If you have not received an evite please email Sabrina at sabrina.m.stark@sbcglobal.net
  3. Guy's night is next Wednesday (the 8th). Be expecting an email from Derek about going go-carting!
Prayer Requests
  1. Sabrina's sister, Shenelle, is going to Wales for a business trip. Pray she has safe travels.
  2. Sabrina's dad will be having outpatient surgery on the 8th so pray it goes smoothly.
  3. Pray for our country. That the Lord will have his hand in it.
  4. Nicole's mom's friend, Michael, has a brain tumor. Please pray that it will be removed with no complications.
  5. Kim's dad could possibly have parkinsons disease. He'll be going for an MRI this week. Please pray that the other doctor's opinions will show he is okay.
  6. Pray for a smooth and healthy pregnancy for Kim and Crystal.
Hope to see everyone tonight at the Childer's at 5:30 for some food and fun!

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

June 21st Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS

  1. GNO! Girls Night is this Wednesday, June 24th @ 7 p.m. Meet all your girlfriends at The Mud Pie Company in Kingwood's Town Center to paint pottery from 7-9 p.m. The only cost involved is the price of the piece of pottery you pick out.
  2. SUMMER SUNDAY SUPPER! The Childers family is hosting a potluck dinner at their home this Sunday evening from 5:30-7:30 p.m. There will be a kiddy pool and toddler bounce house for the kiddos in their backyard! Be sure to RSVP and let them know what dishes you will bring for the potluck. RSVP to Jenna at jnhc99@yahoo.com.
  3. PLAYGROUP next Tuesday, June 30th, at indoor playground of HAFBC @ 8:30 a.m. till 10:30 a.m. (We tried to pick a time that coordinates with most nap schedules). Please come and go as you please. RSVP to Jenna at jnhc99@yahoo.com.
  4. LADIES' LUNCH on July 1st at McAlister's in Atascocita at 11:30 a.m. RSVP to sabrina.m.stark@sbcglobal.net.
  5. NO LIFEGROUP on July 4th. The church will only have preaching on that day.

PRAYER REQUESTS

  1. Please pray for our lifegroup as we work to strengthen the relationships w/in our class.
  2. Please pray for the marriages and families in our lifegroup.
  3. Continue to pray for our church as we search for a full-time pastor.

Tuesday, June 9, 2009

June 7th

Prayer Requests
  1. Everyone traveling.
  2. Childers are going camping.
  3. Dustin's dad, Randy, had skin cancer removed. Prayer it doesn't return.
  4. Derek's parents in the work issues.

Announcements

  1. Girl's Night Out. Possibly Mud Pie Company but be expecting an email from Sabrina.
  2. Guy's Night Out. Going bowling!
  3. No LifeGroup classes on July 5th
  4. VBS needs volunteers to pray and also to bring food on the assigned days. Sign up sheets available in class.
  5. Womens Bible Study, June 23-July 8, 6:30 p.m.-8:00 p..m.