Noah

To all,

Wow can you believe the incredible weather? It is nice to cool down a little. I hope everyone has the opportunity to get out and enjoy it. I hope that after Saturday's discussion, it is more clear as to why we changed our name to Life Group. The name might have changed; however, we will still discuss the Word and dig into real topics that we are all experiencing. Lets continue to be open and honest with each other and watch us all grow together.

On to the week a head. I am unfortunately out on business until Saturday night, so John with take the reigns. Please take time to study about Noah and discover his life sentence. Are you thinking about yours? I hope that you are.

Honored to Lead,

Brian

Praises & Prayers 8/29/09

Young Life Group Announcements 08-29-09

PRAYER'S AND PRAISE'S:

Stolman- Leah's co worker, George is asking about God and Religion

ANNOUNCEMENTS:

Life Group- Fall Festival is coming up and we are looking for someone to coordinate our roll in that. Anyone interested please see Barry Brooks.

Men's- Fishing tomorrow 7-12 @ Rest Haven, bring chair, fishing poll

Mission's- David is seeking anyone interested in doing a mission trip to Mexico this coming Nov. or Dec. If anyone is interested in finding out more please contact David at...

mwprda@aol.com

Pre School Partner's- Thank you to the Brooks who served tonight, serving next week, 9/5 are the Brooks again.

GROWTH GROUPS:

Brooks- Friday Sept. 11, 7p.m. @ the Brooks home

Cox-

Cruz- Friday Sept. 11, 7p.m. @ the Cruz home

Middleton-

Tolbert- Friday Sept. 11, 7p.m. Rangers Game. Please let Stephanie know if you plan to come.

Cain

Life Group,

Ok, the question was asked in class, why Life Group? Well, I dont have a clear answer but I am working on that. From my perspective, Life is what we are doing together, thus Life Group. It sounds good to me, but that is one opinion. I will get back with you on a "non Brian opinion" answer.

Ok on to the new series, Life Sentences. We will study characters of the Bible the rest of the year and what their Life Sentence is. We all have a sentence that could summarize who we are. What is yours? I challenged everyone, including myself, as we begin the new school year to examine your life sentence. I have attached " Righteous Living" that might help you in that sentence formation.

Lets rededicate ourselves to Righteous Living, and create an entirely new Life Sentence as we go through this series. I look forward to our discussion this week on Cain.

Striving for Righteousness,

Brian

Praises & Prayers 8/22/09

YOUNG ABF (Life Group) ANNOUNCEMENTS 08-22-09

PRAYER'S-

Brooks- Barry is feeling ill.

ABF (life group)- For all the kids, teachers, bus drivers, and staff going back to school this week, prayer for blessings for all.

Cruz- For our friend, John Martin who's wife Charlotte passed away last week after several complications from having heart valve surgery two weeks ago.

PRAISES-

Jones- Chad and Kelley are expecting their fourth child in Feb.

Young- Brian had a stressful couple of weeks, learning things for his new job, he passed the test and is happy to announce he still has a job.

Sanders- brought home their 2 month old son who they will adopt in Feb.

ANNOUNCEMENT'S-

MEN'S- Fishing trip has been rescheduled for next Sunday the 30th. More details to follow this week.

PRE-SCHOOL PARTNER'S- Thank you to the Wickhams who served tonight, serving next week are the Brooks.

GROWTH GROUPS-

Brooks-Sat Aug. 29th, Dinner after ABF

Cox-Friday 28th, 6:30

Cruz- Friday 28th, 7:00, devotional and dinner

Life Sentences - Abel

Gang,

First, a big thank you to Brian for teaching last Saturday. I am sure it was awesome! Well, here we go with the Fall Life Group Series, Life Sentences. Yes I did say Fall Series. Can you believe our kiddos go back to school next week? My how the summer has flown by.

The Life Sentences series will highlight characters from the Bible and what we can learn from their lives. I look forward to examining their lives and taking away how we can become better Christ Followers. This week we will be discussing Abel.

I truly look forward to coming back home this week and opening the Word with all of you.

IN HIM,

Brian

Heaven

Gang,

It was such a pleasure to make it back in time on Saturday to see everyone. John, thank you for sharing the topic of Faith with us. As you mentioned, we must get closer to God and as we do our faith will increase. Don't put your faith in yourself and limit what God can do. The maker of the Universe can do absolutely anything!

Once again, I will be on the road the next two weeks. Be praying for me as I learn all that I can about trauma.. I hope my almost 40 year old brain can take it all in and then spit it back out on the BIG test. Brian Tate will bless everyone with what God puts on his heart about, "Heaven." What a mystery and such an incredible promise for us. Enjoy your time in the Word this Week.

May your Faith increase as you get closer to Him this week!

Brian

Praises & Prayers 8/8/09

YOUNG ABF ANNOUNCEMENTS 08-08-09

PRAYER'S:

Hale- Sherry Saddler (Melissa's aunt) passed away Thursday morning. Visitation is on Sunday from 4-6 at Resthaven Funeral Home; Funeral service is Monday 10:00 AM at First United Methodist Church in Rockwall

Furguson- Samantha Jones passed away at the age of 22 from injuries sustained in a car wreck. Prayer is asked for the Jones family as they are struggling.

Tolbert- Job search for John; God's provision

Stolman- Leah's grandmother broke her hip last week. Praise it wasn't a "bad break"; prayer for healing

PRAISE-

Young- Tiffany (Dee's friend) does not have cancer

Moran- Back home in Texas

Brooks- Barry's dad is getting to run again

ANNOUNCEMENTS-

ABF-

MEN'S- Fishing in Rockwall on Sunday, August 30 from 7 - 12

WOMEN'S- WOW Sunday Aug. 16th, @ the Tolbert home from 10-12 (playing games)

GROWTH GROUPS-

Brooks- Friday Aug. 14th 7p.m. @ the Brooks home

Cox-

Cruz- Friday Aug. 28th, 7p.m. @ the Cruz's

Middleton-

Tolbert-

Melissa Hale's aunt

ABF Family - Please be in prayer for Bobby and Melissa Hale. Melissa's aunt passed away this morning. I spoke with Bobby for a while. He asked for prayers of comfort for the family, but also prayers of thanksgiving since her long journey to heaven is now complete. No arrangements have been made yet. We will pass along additional information as we receive it. Just as our class has been faithful to them throughout this journey, I know that faithfulness will continue during this period of grief and celebration. John

Men's Fishing Fellowship

Good Evening Everyone, The men's fishing fellowship originally scheduled for Sunday, August 9, has been changed to Sunday, August 30. So many of you were out of town or had conflicts. Now more people will have a chance to go. Have a great remainder of the week and see you Saturday! Randy Furguson

Where is Brian?

Gang,

I thought if you have not already, you might be asking, "Where is Brian?" Well I have attached a picture is case this happens to you. As it happens, it has been a busy summer with a "stacation" with the Young girls (see attached) and a few business trips that last through the weekend. I was out last weekend on our stacation that you can see from the picture, took us to the Dallas Arboretum and the next few weeks I will be out on business.

I am really missing being with everyone and don't look forward to being out the next few weeks. Please do not hesitate to call or drop me an email if you need to talk or just say HI.

We will be finishing up the summer series over the next two weekends and then into out Fall series, " A Life Sentence." We will be studying characters of the Bible.

I look forward to seeing each one of you soon!

In His Most Holy Name,

Brian

Praises & Prayers 8/1/09 Followup

One more prayer request - Brandon and Julie Sexton's three-month old son, Jake, is having his hernia surgery this afternoon around 3:30 at Medical City Children's Hospital. Please pray for a smooth procedure and a quick recovery. Thanks.

John

Praises & Prayers 8/1/09

YOUNG ABF ANNOUNCEMENTS 08-01-09 PRAYER'S: Lazaro- Going on vacation from the 6th to the 20th, Please pray for safe travel. Cruz- Please pray for a friend, Charlotte Martin, who had open heart surgery last Monday to replace a valve, and then yesterday she suffered a stroke. We are also going on vacation from the 6th to the 16th. Pray for safe travel. Furguson- Samantha Jones was in a major car wreck and is severely injured (brain injury) Pray also for Mr.and Mrs. Jones (Samantha's parents) Hale- Strength to care for and do the right thing for Sherry Saddler (Melissa's aunt) so she can have excellent care, also Melissa's cousin Michelle is recovering from surgery. Langston- Tim working a lot and Elaina having root canal. Sanders- Dawn is traveling to Charlotte on business this week, Wes will be home with the kids, Prayer for safe travel and for peace for Wes and the kids. Brooks- Barry's dad sees cardiologist for heart valve leakage on Monday. Please pray for that visit. PRAISE- Morris- Niki and Thomas are bringing their son Harrison home from the Hospital on Monday Jennings- Katelyn completed Mission Arlington this week, with a very tough start and a very strong ending. We are blessed that she went and look forward to what comes from this in the future. ANNOUNCEMENTS- ABF- Huddle on Tuesday Aug. 4th, 6p.m. MEN'S- Fishing to be determined for next Sunday, more info to follow soon PRE SCHOOL PARTNERS- Serving next week is the Jennings, and the following week will be the Stolmans WOMEN'S- WOW Sunday Aug. 16th, @ the Tolbert home from 10-12 (playing games) GROWTH GROUPS- Brooks- Friday Aug. 14th 7p.m. @ the Brooks home Cox- Friday Aug. 7th 6:30 p.m. Cruz- Friday Aug. 28th, 7p.m. @ the Cruz's Middleton- Sunday Aug. 2nd 5p.m. @ the Middleton's Tolbert- Sunday Aug. 2nd SOCIAL IS CANCELED, it will be rescheduled. VISITORS WELCOMED- Kim Jackson (Jenn's college friend) Kim and Richard Starr