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)