Praises & Prayers 6/14/08

YOUNG ABF ANNOUNCEMENTS 06-14-08

HAPPY FATHER'S DAY!!!!!

Prayers:

Wickham- Bob's father passed away Tuesday, please continue to pray for his family during their time of loss

Greer- Pray for Inmate Newman and Inmate Nelson

Hale- McKenzie has been running fever all week

Martinson- Pray for Jennifer, her children and her ex husband, Cindy will be going to her home Tuesday June 17th, see will be leaving Rockwall at 4p.m. and at Jennifer's by 4:30p.m. ****Note from editor****Please contact Cindy's Cell for instructions to Jennifer's Home. This has been edited for security reasons due to the accessibility of this site to the internet. Anyone willing to help unpack and organize would be appreciated

Murphy- Mike continues to have issues with swelling in his ear. He is also having a scan on Monday to diagnose the pain in his ribs. Also, Jesse has strep throat and James has been sick with a flu-like illness.

VBS- Pray for the children's hearts to be touched by God

Praise:

Lazaro- Congratulations to Tony and Angela Lazaro who are expecting their fourth child in Jan. Pray for health and wellness for Angela and Baby. Angela has not been feeling well lately, pray morning sickness does not last long and her energy and strength return soon.

Announcements:

ABF Social- Sunday July 13th 12p.m. Harry Myers Spray Park (sign up in class as to what you would like to bring; lunch will be at 12:30p.m.)

Missions- Sunday June 22nd, Arlington Trip to church. Meet at 9:15 a.m. in the back parking lot of church. Lunch will be served so Pam needs to know who will be attending no later than tomorrow, Sunday June 15th.

Men's Ministry- Sunday June 22nd, mowing for Mrs. Farmer. Sunday June 29th, 1:45p.m. Whirly Ball/Lazer Tag in Plano

Growth Groups:

Brooks- Dinner after ABF June 28th

Cox-Thursday June 19th, 6:30 @ Cox's for game night

Cruz- Monday June 23rd, 6:30 p.m. Chuck E Cheese in Rockwall

(Visitors and kids welcomed.)

Greer- Friday June 20th 7p.m. PF Chang's-Tollway

Middleton- Friday June 22nd, 7p.m. @ Middleton's

Tolberts- Friday June 20th, @ Hale's for pool party

Mini Growth Group Socials:

Tolberts/Cruz/Non Growth Group Members- Sunday June 29th, 9-11a.m. @ Harry Myers Spray Park. Bring breakfast, swim suits, lawn chairs or blankets

Greer/Middleton- Saturday June 28th after ABF @ Joe Willy's

Prayer Request followup

Hey guys, I talked to Shana a little bit ago. They have sent Mike to an ENT to have him checked there. So he is not at the hospital anymore. Shana said that they were not sure what was going on. They tried to drain the ear by making a few cuts. So he has a few stitches and a compression cast on the ear. He will go back to the ENT next Friday. Thank you for all the prayers and e-mails. I know the Murphy's appreciate it. Jenn

Prayer Request

Hi guys! I just got a call from Shana Murphy about Mike. She is taking him to the hospital in Rowlett today. He is still having trouble with his ear and other things have come up. Please be in prayer for Mike and Shana as they go through this ordeal. Also please pray for their kids. James and Jessie have been sick with a fever and stomach trouble. Please pray for recovery of the whole family.

I will update you on what they find out as I hear from them. Thanks Jenn Tolbert

Collection for the Wickhams

Please continue to keep Bob, Mita and their family in your prayers during this time. The vistitation service for Bob's dad is tonight and a graveside service tomorrow. To show our love and support for them, we will be taking up a collection Sat night during ABF. Bob's dad did not want flowers, but rather donations to their home church. We will be sending a donation in his father's name and will also give them a tree to plant in honor of him. Thanks so much for all you do!!!

Stacie

Final details on Arlington Church (A Life)

Good Afternoon, I have the final details on this trip. It will be so neat. I hope you can join us. We will meet at Lakepointe at 9am to caravan. Since our church has services and it is crowded, let's meet in the back parking lot (we will be there in a white Impala). The service starts at 10:30 am. I will have directions to the church that morning in case we get separated. After the service they will provide a lunch for us, which I have been told is delicious. This will give us a chance to worship with and meet the people there. It is an immigrant church, so most members are there straight from Africa. The Gomez ABF will also be there. Jeff, our contact person, said to dress business casual. I will be emailing him on Sunday a head count of exactly how many are going so they know how much food to prepare. I will get a count Saturday night in class, but if you aren't going to be in class and want to go, please email me (pamela_gatton@sbcglobal.net) by Saturday and let me know how many are going. You can also just reply to all to this email. I would like to encourage you to really try to go. It is going to be such an exciting experience. When our church gets ready to send mission teams to Africa, those teams go and visit this church, so it should be very authentic. Thanks! Pam Gatton

Prayer Request for Jennifer

Oh my! You just wouldn't believe what we accomplished Tuesday evening. What a burden it lifted off Jennifer. I looked like a home by the time we finished. But you know how it is moving in, getting one room straightened generally means you've messed another one up. In our case that was true, but it is looking so much better. Thank you to the wonderful ladies and the young ladies that helped! Thursday Jennifer has a court date. Not sure what is supposed to happen here. However I know she would appreciate the prayer. I really believe Satan tries to cause as much destruction in family court as possible. I know you don't know Jennifer so I don't ask you to necessarily pray that things will go her way, just pray that God's hand will be on the situation. Pray that the Judge is a godly judge and makes the best determination for the children here. Pray that the judge is discerning and fair. Pray for God's will for this family. Thank you all for praying! -Cindy

Prayer Request

ABF Family: Please be in prayer for Mike Murphy over the coming days. He is experiencing swelling in and around one of his ears. He is scheduled to see an ENT specialist this Friday. Pray that God will ease the pain and give the medical professionals the wisdom to properly diagnose and treat the swelling. Also, Mike is having on-going pain and discomfort in his ribs that so far has not responded to the treatments tried to date. He will soon have a scan performed to see if something is going on that was not picked up in the initial X-rays. Please continue to lift up Mike and his search for employment. As you can imagine, these medical issues present additional challenges to his search. John

Special Prayer Request-Greer Growth Group

Good afternoon ABF,

Please prayer for the souls who will read God’s Word.

Seven Gideons dedicated the new Rockwall Hampton Inn today.

We supplied a bible for every room and every employee.

Pray, Give or Get Involved.

You can support our ministry by giving as little as $1.38.

This will buy one testament that will be given to a high school student.

For $2.50, you can buy a prison bible and for $5.00 you can buy a hotel Bible.

Over 2,300 per year will read a hotel Bible. Your support will change a life.

Pray, Give or Get Involved.

Thank you!

Michael Wayne Greer

Sales Manager-North America

KATS Coatings Division

930 Whitmore Drive

Rockwall, TX 75087

214-796-6120 Cellular

mike_greer@whitmores.com

www.whitmores.com

Bob's Dad passed away today.

Dear ABF Family, Thank you for praying for Bob Wickham's Dad. He ended his battle with cancer today and was welcomed home into Jesus' loving arms. Please continue to pray for Bob's family as they bear the sorrow of losing this loved one and as they make preparations for the funeral. Please pray safe travel for Bob and Mita and the kids (Tony, Andy, Alyssa & Alana) as they drive to Kansas City tomorrow.

Reminder Tuesday work night Helping Jennifer

I just wanted to remind all the ladies about the work night for Jennifer tonight.

I will be leaving Rockwall at 4:00 to go to her house. ****Note from editor****Please contact Cindy's Cell for instructions to Jennifer's Home. This has been edited for security reasons due to the accessibility of this site to the internet.

The schedule is every Tuesday in the month of June we will have these work nights.

This week only I will be going tomorrow during the day if anyone can go with me.

Thank you for blessing Jennifer and me as well. I just cried on the way home last night thinking about how beautiful is the body of Christ... Everyone's different. There's been a hand here, a foot there... People that have never met this lady, and will probably never see her again praying for her and breaking a sweat to help her. I am honored to witness it!

Blessings to you all,

-Cindy

The Rock

All,

Please join me in studying The Rock. See you all on Saturday.

Be Blessed,

Brian

Note from Blog Editor...This weeks lesson "The Rock" can be found in the "Favorite Website Section" under Thee Word for The Week.

I Am Truly Blessed by You All

Family,

Please read through the email below. Some of you might have seen this but it deserves sharing. As a teacher, I can talk and pray all that I want but it is the ABF Family that is Christ's hands and feet. Thank you for blessing me and as you read below others around you. Words can not express how I feel as I read the words below.

Brian

Brian/Joey,

Wanted to pass along this encouraging email regarding your ABF. A true picture of what it means to share the love of Christ. My favorite quote is from Saint Francis of Assissi....Preach the gospel at all times -- If necessary, use words.

You guys are speaking loudly. Thanks for your leadership.

Regards,

Rick

------ Forwarded Message

From: Glenda Alford <glendaa@lakepointe.org>

Date: Mon, 9 Jun 2008 10:50:09 -0500

To: Steve Stroope <steves@lakepointe.org>

Cc: Rick Burge <rickb@lakepointe.org>, <bmmhale@sbcglobal.net>, <byoung@axogeninc.com>

Conversation: What a blessing to hear this!

Subject: What a blessing to hear this! I received a call this morning from an elderly lady named Barbara Farmer. She is raising a 5 year old and had taken her to gymnastics which another family member is paying for. While there she met Bobby and Melissa Hale (Young ABF) and in the time of visiting mentioned her yard needing mowed but her lawn mower was broken. The Hale’s mentioned they went to church on Sat. night at LP and would be glad to come by on Sunday. Sunday morning Barbara said 8 men showed up and had her yard mowed and then later one returned with Amdro because he had noticed fire ants at her back door. Barbara mentioned she is a member of another church in Rockwall and is assigned a deacon. She mentioned last year needing her yard done and no one ever came from her church to mow or to minister to her.Barbara specifically ask me to let Pastor Steve know there are people at Lake Pointe who truly get what being a Christian is about and how grateful she is to have had God put Bobby and Melissa in her path last Saturday.

Blessings,Glenda Alford

Pastoral Care Administrative Assistant to:Wayne Slay and Lyn Cypert

Lake Pointe Church 469-698-2219

glendaa@lakepointe.org "When GOD possesses the dreamer Hewill mold the dream and it will be Right”------ End of Forwarded Message

Thanks from Ms. Farmer

ABF Family - I just wanted to forward the below emails (one from Bobby, one from Glenda at LP) to you so you can see how much of an impact a few minutes of service can have. Ms. Farmer is truly appreciative of the effort made this past Sunday morning. Thank you to all of the men (and their families) that gave of their time this past Sunday to mow her yard. May God bless each of you for your service. John -----Original Message----- From: Melissa Hale [mailto:bmmhale@sbcglobal.net] Sent: Monday, June 09, 2008 11:34 AM To: Tolbert, John Subject: Fw: What a blessing to hear this! John, See below, The timeline isn't correct but read the impact we can have by just listening and looking out for people in need. This is the impact that the men & woman of our class have made upon this woman in 20 minutes worth of time. The time given up by the Men and there families was well worth it to Mrs. Farmer. Please pray that the our men' ministry has a great impact on our community and pray for Barbara and Macy.Pray that the courts will allow Barbara to adopt Macy. Bobby ----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Glenda Alford To: Steve Stroope Cc: Rick Burge ; bmmhale@sbcglobal.net; byoung@axogeninc.com Sent: Monday, June 9, 2008 10:50:09 AM Subject: What a blessing to hear this! I received a call this morning from an elderly lady named Barbara Farmer. She is raising a 5 year old and had taken her to gymnastics which another family member is paying for. While there she met Bobby and Melissa Hale (Young ABF) and in the time of visiting mentioned her yard needing mowed but her lawn mower was broken. The Hale’s mentioned they went to church on Sat. night at LP and would be glad to come by on Sunday. Sunday morning Barbara said 8 men showed up and had her yard mowed and then later one returned with Amdro because he had noticed fire ants at her back door. Barbara mentioned she is a member of another church in Rockwall and is assigned a deacon. She mentioned last year needing her yard done and no one ever came from her church to mow or to minister to her. Barbara specifically ask me to let Pastor Steve know there are people at Lake Pointe who truly get what being a Christian is about and how grateful she is to have had God put Bobby and Melissa in her path last Saturday. Blessings, Glenda Alford Pastoral Care Administrative Assistant to: Wayne Slay and Lyn Cypert Lake Pointe Church 469-698-2219 glendaa@lakepointe.org "When GOD possesses the dreamer He will mold the dream and it will be Right”

RE: ABF Announcements 6-7-08 Followup

Thanks everyone for your prayers for Kurt! We head to the Carell Clinic this morning for his ankle to be seen by an orthopedic surgeon. We expect that he may have to have surgery tomorrow. Will keep you posted.

Julie S. Pflieger

MEDRAD Senior Sales Account Manager

Dallas, Fort Worth, E.Texas

Cell: 214-207-1505 Fax: 412-767-2728

Email: jpflieger@medrad.com

View MEDRAD Products at www.medrad.com

2003 Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Winner

Helping Jennifer

Hello everyone,

I wanted to give everyone an update on Jennifer.

The move has not gone so well. The stress of everything in her life has really put Jennifer in survival mode at best. Her blood pressure is so high that she's having nose bleeds and her hands are tingling. Her doctor is having trouble controlling it.

Progress is being made on the new house and it will someday feel wonderfully homey. For now, though not too many boxes have been unpacked. We were there Sunday, Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Everyone's working diligently, but... She started out very behind. We packed more clothes dirty than clean. You know, life is just overwhelming.

I want to say thanks for the guys that helped. Jennifer has gone on and on about what a blessing it was. I also want to say thanks for those who have prayed. I think we saw one of the times God intervened. The guy from the bank drove by to get the keys from Jennifer. He saw the "moving operation" and felt compassion for her and could not ask her for the keys, so she still has a few more days to get the rest of her stuff out. Oh, yes, did I mention the first house is still not empty... We went there today and after 5 minutes, she had to get out of there and we moved nothing... I would say there's a half days work to get all the final junk out...

I know some people might think, this is Jennifer's problem, her mess and she needs to take care of it herself. We all have problems and we all have a busy life...
And I've put a lot of thought into that. I know it is possible to do too much for someone, enabling them. I guess the Boundaries book describes it as we each have our own little red wagon that we have carry ourselves. But sometimes you get more than your wagon should have in it... That's when Christ says we should help each other... Come along side help carry the burden. Jennifer has more than a normal load. She doesn't need to just figure this out on her own and hop too it. She needs help finding her feet again. She needs to get out from under the burden so she can breath again. So she has a little energy to spare so she can love on her children, have more energy for them. Work on mending her heart so she can the child of God he designed her to be.

I'm sorry, I'm slightly passionate about this. I guess because I've lived it before. When Eric was deployed the first time, I had an infant, we had just moved, my dad and brother almost died that year, and my mom had a broken ankle... I could hardly function. The house was never unpacked. The house was never clean. Jonathan ran around pretty much being the boss of his own self... I was under such a mountain, I couldn't find my way out. I humbled myself to send out an email asking my ABF for help, I even went so far as to list the specific things I needed. moving this, cleaning that, hanging this... I'm not saying no one helped me, but it was not much. By the end of the year, I guess some people were worn out with helping... I think that's where Jennifer's closer friends are now. I slowly, slowly, slowly, pulled my way out. But I'm just certain, help then would have made such a difference in the course of the next year...

So, if anyone is still reading at this point... Here's what I would like to do...

1.) I need a small team, preferably some of my teenage friends to help move the rest of the stuff out of the old house on Sunday.

2.) I plan to go to Jennifer's house on Tuesday nights for the rest of the month of June to help work. I would like for any ladies and/or their children that could help to please come one week. I will go THIS Wednesday 6/11 during the day to help get a big jump start. If you could go I would love the help. Jennifer won't be there, she'll be at work.

3.) Most important, Pray! Pray for Jennifer's health, pray she can find some relaxation to help with the blood pressure issues. Pray for the kids. Jared and David the boys are having the hardest time. And Jennifer just barely has enough energy to survive, much less pour into them and direct them. Kate is the girls name. Pray that Jennifer will find good childcare arrangements for summer. Jared is 12, but he's not responsible enough to be at home alone, much less in charge. This next week Jennifer's mom will watch them, but Jennifer's mom is 90, so that can't be her responsibility.


Thank you all for reading this.

-Cindy

Free Furniture

FYI - We have a table w/4 chairs and a king bed with 12 storage drawers underneath available to anyone who needs it. We can deliver it to surrounding communities. Please call or email by Wed. if you're interested.
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972-202-9200

Mowing Sunday morning 6-8-08 More Followup

Like I was telling some of the guys this morning, back in Kansas I would be driving a combine working a quarter, and I would watch a custom cutting crew pull in on the quarter next to us. They would unload 3 to 5 machines and wipe out a quarter before I lunch. I always thought it looked like what the plague of locust must have looked like the the Egyptians.

Today, we saw gods locust at work again. It was a beautiful site. All you women can be proud of the work that happened this morning. I was humbled by the whole experience.

Cheers!

Darrin

Mowing Sunday morning 6-8-08 Followup

We had 9 guys show up this morning and had the yard mowed, edged and cleaned up in around 20 minutes. Mrs. Farmer popped her head out at one point and reiterated her thankfulness for our help. She made the comment that she could not believe that a group of men would do this for her. What an awesome opportunity to minister to her and her great-granddaughter!

Thanks to the following guys for helping:

Bobby Hale
Darrin Thomas
Dale Stolman
Joe Cruz
Chad Sledge
Bob Wickham
Tim Langston
Eric Martinson

One of the guys threw out a challenge to have it done in 15 minutes next time. Come join us and help us meet this challenge. The next time will be around June 22nd. We may have to adjust this date a little depending on the details for the class's visit to the Arlington church on the 22nd. Thanks for serving.

John

ABF Announcements 6-7-08/Urgent Help Needed

Good morning ABF!
The Gideond Ministry in Rockwall gave out 2719 Bibles in the month of May. Please pray that souls are changed for eternity.
We need more men to help us out. We had 11 men who distributed these Bibles in May. Just think if we had 11 more what could be done with God's Word. We are looking for busines men or men who manage at least one other person; a manager. Please consider joining our team. God will bless you! Feel free to check it out this Tuesday, June 10th from 6:30-8:30 PM at the Shores Country Club. Meal will be povided and there is no cost to you. If you choose to join there is a $40 per year membership fee. Please RSVP to me by email or phone.
Thank you very much,

Michael Wayne Greer
Sales Manager-North America
The Whitmore Group
KATS Coating Division
214-796-6120 Cellular
mike_greer@whitmores.com
www.whitmores.com

Praises & Prayers 6/7/08

YOUNG ABF ANNOUNCEMENTS JUNE 7TH, 2008

Special thanks to the Brooks Growth Group for providing yummy snacks and drinks tonight and for greeting incoming visitors.

Prayer:
Pfliger- Kurt broke and dislocated his ankle today and is in great pain. Swelling will have to go down before they can proceed further. Pray for healing and relief of the pain.
Wickham- Bob's father is still very ill and not doing well, please keep their family in your prayers
Maritnson- Friend Jennifer, pray for help with move, for her health and stress leading to high blood pressure and for summer arrangements for the three children, Jared, Kate and David.
(Cindy will be going over every Tuesday night in the month of June to help unpack and organize and would love help, if anyone can offer some time she would love it.)
VBS- prep. is this week- preparing details, lessons,activities, the workers energy, the children's hearts

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
ABF Social: Save the date, Sunday July 13, Harry Myers Park 12-5
Leadership Meeting: Growth Group Leaders meeting tomorrow June 8th, 11-1 at the Cox's please bring a appetizer. (If the leaders can not attend please have someone from your group attend, thank you)
Men's Ministry: Mowing tomorrow June 8th, 8a.m. @ 919 N Alamo Rd. Rockwall; June 29th Whirly Ball/Lazer Tag 2p.m. info e-mail to follow later this week
Missions: June 22nd trip to Arlington church to worship with another church; July 10th the Prda's leave for Russia; Food of the month for June is canned beans (varieties)
Families of the Month: The Brooks and The Young's, take time to look at the bulletin board and learn something about these families.

Growth Groups:
Cox- Thursday, June 19th, 6:30p.m. @ the Cox's
Brooks- June 13th, 7p.m. @ the Brooks house
Greer- Friday, June 20th 7p.m. @ PF Chang's; Adults Only
Cruz- Monday, June 9th, 6:30 p.m. @ CiCi's Pizza in Rockwall, visitors and kids welcomed
Tolberts- e-mail update to follow

Growth Group Mini Socials:
Cruz/Tolberts/Non Growth Group Members- Sunday June 29th, 9-11a.m. @ Harry Myers Spray Park (bring your breakfast)
Greer/Middleton: Saturday, June 28th after ABF @ Joe Willy's

Special thanks to the Brooks Growth Group for providing great snacks and drinks and for greeting incoming guests.

Thank You Young ABF: Mason Cheek - Jump Rope for Heart

Dear Young ABF,Hi friends!

(This is Kelli Paul.) The following is a thank you message from Jennifer Cheek who lost her husband unexpectedly and whom you have all helped in so many ways. In February, I passed around an envelope and many of you donated to Jennifer's son Jump Rope for Heart fund raiser in honor of his Dad that passed away because of heart issues. Mason was honored by the American Heart Association because of his contributions!

Thank you,Kelli Paul

From: Jennifer Cheek <jenniferspearscheek@hotmail.com>To: jenniferspearscheek@hotmail.com

Sent: Saturday, June 7, 2008 6:39:10 PM

Subject: Mason - Jump Rope for Heart

Dear Friends, I want to thank all of you for your love and support. Mason was nominated Top Jumper in Jump Rope for Heart due to his outstanding collection of contributions. His grand total was $1,650.00!!! I can't tell you how much it meant to us to receive so many donations and notes of support and love. I am hoping that you can see how happy Mason is in the attached photos. He was so proud of himself. We are so blessed to have family and friends like all of you. Thank you so much for your support. **Angela and Kelli - please, please forward my email.

Thank you!! Love,Jen

"I know the plans I have for you, declared the Lord." "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you; Plans to give you a future and a hope." Jeremiah 29.11-13

Mowing Sunday morning 6-8-08

Hey Guys. Just a reminder that we are mowing tomorrow AM at 8AM. The address is 919 N. Alamo in Rockwall. A few guys have already let me know they will be there, but I would like to have a total of 5-6 guys. We should have it completed in around an hour's time, if not before. Thanks for serving.
John

Life That Wins

Please be aware for any of you that are attending the Life That Wins event on Friday June 6th www.lifethatwins.com that there will be a coffee bar outside the venue that is open to all Life that Wins guests. Katie Mariah will be performing in the Coffee Bar from 6:00-6:45pm for your enjoyment. You can check her out at www.myspace.com/katiemariahmusic prior to the show if you are interested in finding out more. The address of Live at Mokah is 2803 Taylor Street in DeepEllum. For those of you not attending the event and are in the Rockwall area, she is performing at Texas Roast at 8:45pm on Friday night as well. The address at Texas Roast is 2345 Ridge Road. We look forward to seeing you there (btw, we are competing to see who can get the most people there, I expect to win!!) Thanks TG

June 22nd Mission Trip to Arlington

Good Morning, Please remember the food of the month for June. Also, our mission trip to Arlington is coming up on June 22nd. I am still waiting to get all of the details, but we will meet at the church that morning to carpool. It should be fun and such a neat experience to kick off our serving together with our families and our friends. Please remember to email me if you are going and how many. I have heard from a few families, but hope to hear from many more. If you have any questions, feel free to email me. pamela_gatton@sbcglobal.net Thanks! Pam Gatton

The Seven Steps

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Seven Steps to Living Like Jesus

Work through the following self-evaluation to commit to living for others.

Step 1 Recognize who is in control of your life

Who is in charge of your life?

Circle one: God Yourself A Spouse A Boss Satan

What must happen to give the Lord control?

Step 2 Make Jesus Lord of your life

Make a list of your priorities:

Are they in proper order according to God’s plan? If so, are you living this way?

Step 3 Practice the “Golden Rule”

How do you treat those you know well?

How do you treat strangers?

Step 4 Live Christ

Are you humble?

Would others consider you humble?

How willing are you to serve others?

Step 5 Use your gift(s) for God

What is/are your spiritual gift(s)?

How are you using them?

How can you use them?

Step 6 Give yourself away

How much time in a given week do you use for others? How can it increase?

How much of your finances are you giving away? How can it increase?

Step 7 Glorify God

Is your life glorifying God? How?

What needs to change to bring God more glory?

The Deliverer

Class,

It was great to see everyone in class this Saturday. I am sure that everyone is anticipating a wonderful summer ahead. .It is hard to believe how fast the year has gone.

I realize that the summer is typically for getting out of routines, but lets be crazy and get into a few routines this summer. Lets all use the Home Pointe tools to be focused on our spiritual growth for us and our families. Secondly, lets foucs on discovering who Jesus is to you. Lets all get beyond speaking about Him and get to know Him. Go from Jesue in the Bible to the most important thing in your life. He wants to be your all and all. In order for you to do that you need to have a relationship with Him.

Begin this week and read the word of the week and walk through the "Seven Steps to Living Like Jesus." Lets encourage each other this summer to prepare for class, attend all that you can (make it a priority), participate and lets grow this summer.

In His precious Name,

Brian


* Note from Blog...click on Adult Bible Fellowships Summer 2008 or Thee Word For The Week in the Favorite Website section for this weeks readings.

Food of the Month/Missions

This info is directly from the church.

For the month of June we are collecting CANNED BEANS
(varieties).

SPECIAL REQUEST: We are no longer collecting
dry goods (cereals,pasta, rice, etc.).
If you have dry goods you wish to donate, please take
those directly to Helping Hands in Rockwall.

Thanks for participating in this ministry!
Young ABF Missions Committee



Food of the Month Club

Items for June

Canned Beans

DROP OFF CONTAINERS:


Kitchen next to A139
Volunteer Center
A122 Hospitality Room
Building “W” 2nd Floor Workroom
Building “A” 2nd Floor Workroom


Thank you for meeting the needs of our community!

See "Our Favorite Websites" for Missions Hot List

Praises & Prayers 5/31/08

YOUNG ABF ANNOUNCEMENTS MAY 31ST, 2008

PRAYER:

Wickams- Bob is still in Kansas City with father who is suffering with cancer and not doing well, please pray for Bob, his father and mother and for their whole family at this trying time.

Murphy- Mike is out of work and looking for something new. Please keep him in your prayers for this and also for healing for him.

Thomas- Neighbor, Barbara, has re injured back and may need surgery, also that seeds could be planted for interest in attending church.

Martinson- Cindy's friend Jennifer is having to move tomorrow, after nasty divorce, a lot of help is needed and Eric has e-mailed directions to her house if you are available to help, if not please keep her in your prayers through this time of transition.

Tate- Stephanie will travel to Iowa for four days next weekend, prayers are asked for safe travel and for Brian who will be home with the kids. AMEN!

Furguson and Hale- for safe travel to and from Florida for vacation.

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

ABF SOCIAL- Save the date, July 13th; Harry Myers Spray Park 12-5p.m.

LEADERSHIP MEETING- June 8th for Growth Group Leaders @ The Cox's home

Women's Ministry- WOW Wednesday June 4th, 7-9 p.m. @ The Young's home

Men's Ministry- Lawn work for senior citizen starts next weekend. June 29th Whirley Ball in Plano, plus Lazer Tag 2-5p.m.

Mission- traveling to Arlington as a class to worship with another church. June 22nd. More info to follow later. Food of the Month, check bulletin board for June's need.

Service- Pre School Partners, see Angela Lazaro for more info

GROWTH GROUPS:

Brooks- June 13th, Brooks house

Cox- June 5th, 6:30 @ Cox house

Cruz- June 9th, 6:30 place TBA (VISITORS WELCOMED) children always welcomed.

Greer- June 20th, 7p.m. adults only PF Changs

Middleton- June 6th and 27th

Tolberts- June 13th, Hale's for a swim party

MINI GROWTH GROUP SOCIALS:

Greer/Middleton- Sat. June 28th after ABF @ Joe Willy's

Tolbert/Cruz/Non Growth Group Members- Sunday June 29th 9a.m.-11a.m. breakfast @ Harry Myers Spray Park. Bring your breakfast and kids in swim suits.

(if your growth group is not listed yet, please check with your GG Leader for more details)