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.

October 24th Announcements

Welcome to our newest visitors; Matt & Jaclyn, Andrew & Tara, Michael & Stacy, and Aaron & Elise. It was wonderful to have you each visit our life group and we hope to see you back next week.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

1. Make sure you all receive a Hunters’ Harvest Brochure. "Hunt and fish for a higher purpose." Hunters' Harvest is an organization that takes meat donations and delivers it to a ministry feeding the hungry.

2. Family Fall Festival, Saturday, October 30, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Please continue to enlist volunteers in your LifeGroup to sign up for a booth timeslot and to bring candy donations.

3. "Stories at Starbucks" each Wednesday from 6:45-7:45 p.m. It is designed to provide a place for adults who doesn't have a place to go during all of our student and children activities. Next Wednesday's topic (10/27): Extreme Spouse. Doug & Cathy Rucker will share their real-time life experience of how they survived a marriage with extreme circumstances.

4. October: Better Together in Sharing - October will provide you and your class many

opportunities to share a blessing. Here are some of them...

• Saturday, October 30, 11 to 2 is our annual Fall Festival at the church.

• Sunday, October 31 all groceries sacks will be placed at the alter during services. EXTRA: The service will be emphasizing Orphan Sunday.

5. Wednesday, November 3 will be a special treat: Our Men's monthly Momentum meeting at 6:30 in the student building will feature Pastor Barry Jeffries as our speaker for the night. Women, Stories @ Starbuck's will be a ladies only event, featuring Gay Jeffries. Both events will be a blessing for all who attend.

6. Sunday, November 7th is Better Together with our Senior Pastor: This will be your opportunity to invite everyone to your LifeGroup; have great snacks; prepare your best lesson... all in celebration of Pastor Barry Jeffries and his family's arrival.

7. October 29^th – Annual Fall Playgroup hosted by Kim, Madison and Katelyn D.

8. October 29^th – Lifegroup social hosted by the Jones’. It is a fall theme and the kiddos are invited. Costumes will make the night even better if you wanna dress up yourself or your kiddos. Potluck. Let us know if you need an Evite.

9. October 25^th – GNO! Girls night holiday craft at Stefanie C.’s house. Everyone needs to bring 4 glass plates (available at Dollar Tree and Walmart) and a snack to share. Let us know if you need an Evite.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

1. Please lift up our new pastor Barry Jeffries. His family will be moving here and he begins work Nov 1st. Also lift up Central Baptist Church in Livingston as they search for a senior pastor.

2. Please pray for Drew & Yajaira as they have had some minor foundation issues with their house.

3. Please pray for Jenna C. and her two kiddos as they are all battling a cold.

4. Please pray for Dustin's brother, Brandon. He made it safely home from Afghanistan yesterday and has a doctor's appt. today.

October 17th Announcements

1. HAFBC voted and we have a new senior pastor! Hooray! Pastor Barry Jeffries will begin work at the church on Nov. 1st and his first sermon as our shepherd will be on Nov. 7th!

2. "Stories at Starbucks" meets each Wed night from 6:45-7:45 p.m. at the Starbucks next to the church. It is designed to provide a place for adults who don't have a place to go during all the student and children's activities.

3. October 30th is the annual Fall FESTIVAL! 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. in the parking lots of HAFBC. Bring your kiddos and come have a ball!

4. Oct 25th is GNO! All the ladies will get together for a fall craft. Laura will be sending out an Evite this week with all the details.

5. Oct. 29th is our class social at 7 p.m. We'll be hosting a fall themed party at the Jones'. Everyone is invited to come and bring the kiddos. Costumes are completely appropriate!

6. Oct. 29th - is the annual Fall Playgroup hosted by Kim, Madison and Katelyn D. Let us know if you and your lil' pumpkin did not receive an Evite.

PRAYER REQUESTS:

1. Pray for our new pastor and his family as they move to this area and for his church in Livingston, TX that will now be searching for a new pastor. (I have heard some very encouraging words from members of his church that understand the Lord has called him to our church and now they are looking fwd to what the Lord has planned for Central Baptist in Livingston, so take heart my friends. God has a plan for them too...)

2. Nicole Agnew requested prayer for her mother's health.

3. The Corso's announced "IT'S A BOY!" Please continue to pray for great health for Stefanie and their sweet baby boy.

4. Yajaira asked prayer for her family.

5. The Childers' request prayer for Dustin's brother, Brandon. He is a contract worker in Afghanistan and he is coming home to see a doctor about pain in his back that cannot be treated on base. He ought to be home on Sunday if things go as planned.

6. Jenna requests prayer for a friendship.