Sunday, December 18, 2011

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!

Monday, December 12, 2011

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.

Monday, November 21, 2011

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.

Sunday, November 6, 2011

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.

Thursday, November 3, 2011

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.

Wednesday, October 5, 2011

October 2nd Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • Supper Clubs have begun again and we hope you are all making plans to hang out soon and share a delicious meal.
  • The HAFBC Ladies' Fall Retreat is Oct 21-22.  Details at www.hafbc.com
  • HAFBC 1st Annual Men's Golf Tournament is October 15th.  Details at www.hafbc.com
  • Men's Breakfast at Humble City Cafe, October 22nd at 8:00 a.m.
  • HAFBC Fall Festival is Saturday, Oct 29th from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.


PRAYER REQUESTS:


  • Kristen W. requested prayer for her doctor's father who has bone cancer and is going through chemo.  He does not know Christ as his savior.
  • Drew requested prayer for his boss' mother who also has cancer and for her salvation.
  • The Starks are traveling and need prayers for safety and a fun trip together.
  • Please pray for our lifegroup; pray for unity and fruits of the Spirit amongst all of us.

Thursday, September 22, 2011

September 18th Announcements

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

  • The men are discussing the options of starting up an independent men's bible study or attending the Wednesday night study together (led by Pastor Barry and held in the sanctuary).
  • GNO!  Is this coming Monday night and we need a hostess!  Tami Buckles will be teaching us how to crochet.  You will need a "G" or "H" crochet hook and a ball of worsted yarn.  (it should say "worsted" on the label).
  • Humble2Humble local missions will be hosted by HAFBC on Saturday, Oct 1st.  We will be sending out more details soon.  Please place the date on your calendar.
  • The Jones' will be organizing an international mission trip to Costa Rica this March.  Please be in prayer about whether or not the Lord is leading you to travel with the lifegroup on a mission trip.
  • The HAFBC food pantry is in extreme need of enough food and bathroom supplies to meet the needs of our community.  They can always use volunteers as well.
  • Men's Shooting Social coming in October.  Date is TBA (after the guys discuss it).
PRAYER REQUESTS:
  • Jaclyn's brother is a contractor and he fell from an 8 ft ladder and broke two ribs and bruised his liver.  please pray for him and his healing.
  • Yajaira is recovering from her emergency surgery.  Please keep her recovery in your prayers and pray for the entire Smith family during this time.
  • Please pray for all of the unspoken prayer requests.  They are always there waiting to be lifted up.