Less than 24 hours to go before the Campfire Fellowship at the Johnson Ranch. Bring your fishing poles, your lawn chairs, your covered dish to pass, and come on over for a great evening of fun and fellowship. The Corn Hole tournament is a go, and for us old timers we'll have the horseshoe pit set up, too. And of course, the volleyball madness continues.
Only 2 more chances to attend one of these before summer and fall are flown by. Join us, Saturday evening at 6:00 (or earlier if you want... we'll be set up well before 6!)
Friday, September 18, 2009
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Piper on Prayer
Jesus answered and said to her, "If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, 'Give Me a drink,' you would have asked Him, and He would have given you living water." (John 4:10 NKJV)
I'm in the middle of reading John Piper's book, Desiring God, and I'm reading his chapter on prayer. Great stuff. He pointed out Jesus' words to the woman at the well, quoted above. Jesus said, "If you knew who I am, you would have asked." So often we forget the resource we have in God! He WANTS to hear and answer our prayers. If we could just remember that He owns all, is all, and wants to give us all... we would ASK!
Piper says, "A prayer less Christian is like a bus driver trying alone to push his bus out of a rut because he doesn't know Clark Kent is on board. A prayer less Christian is like having your room wallpapered with Saks Fifth Avenue gift certificates, but always shopping at Goodwill because you cannot read."
Let's not be prayer less Christians! Let's remember how much the Lord wants our prayers, and how great are His resources for those who will pray.
Midweek prayer meeting is Wednesday at 6:30 PM. We pray for each other. Will you join us?
Oh, and don't forget the Farmer's Market this Saturday from 9:00 - noon. Lot's of veggies, and great opportunities to meet folks in the community.
I'm in the middle of reading John Piper's book, Desiring God, and I'm reading his chapter on prayer. Great stuff. He pointed out Jesus' words to the woman at the well, quoted above. Jesus said, "If you knew who I am, you would have asked." So often we forget the resource we have in God! He WANTS to hear and answer our prayers. If we could just remember that He owns all, is all, and wants to give us all... we would ASK!
Piper says, "A prayer less Christian is like a bus driver trying alone to push his bus out of a rut because he doesn't know Clark Kent is on board. A prayer less Christian is like having your room wallpapered with Saks Fifth Avenue gift certificates, but always shopping at Goodwill because you cannot read."
Let's not be prayer less Christians! Let's remember how much the Lord wants our prayers, and how great are His resources for those who will pray.
Midweek prayer meeting is Wednesday at 6:30 PM. We pray for each other. Will you join us?
Oh, and don't forget the Farmer's Market this Saturday from 9:00 - noon. Lot's of veggies, and great opportunities to meet folks in the community.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Making it a Habit
As I surveyed my face in the mirror, I couldn't help but loathe the idea of scraping a razor across it for the gazillionth time. "I'll just forgo shaving today," I thought. After all, the stubbly look is in... it's Friday... I'll fit in just fine. Proceeding with my morning ablutions, I was amused to notice a few minutes later that I was shaving! Sheer force of habit. When it came time to shave I started doing it automatically and without thinking.
I was reminded of how powerful habits are - both good and bad.
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Sow a thought and you reap an action; sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny."
We'd all like to avoid bad habits. The key to avoiding bad habits is to not start down the road to sin, even sinful thought, in the first place!
But on the other hand, we'd all like to develop good habits! How wonderful when good habits develop. When we find ourselves drawn to our Bible reading time almost automatically. When giving one day in seven to the Lord on Sunday is not something we have to think about, but rather something that is automatic! Habits like these come from performing the actions over and over and over - just like shaving.
WELL... we have an opportunity to reinforce the habit of "preferring one another" in Christian fellowship this weekend! The next Campfire Fellowship will take place at Charlie and Deeanna's place on Saturday, 8/15, at 6:00 PM. Rain or shine! Bring a dish to share, and your lawn chairs. Sharpen up your skills at corn hole, volleyball, bocce ball, or just come and sit around the campfire and visit with your brothers and sisters in Christ.
ALSO... we have an opportunity to reinforce the habit of "going into all the world" with the gospel, as we welcome missionary Emily Colledge from India Gospel League to our worship service this Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Join us! You have friends at Friendship Bible Church!
I was reminded of how powerful habits are - both good and bad.
Ralph Waldo Emerson said, "Sow a thought and you reap an action; sow an act and you reap a habit; sow a habit and you reap a character; sow a character and you reap a destiny."
We'd all like to avoid bad habits. The key to avoiding bad habits is to not start down the road to sin, even sinful thought, in the first place!
But on the other hand, we'd all like to develop good habits! How wonderful when good habits develop. When we find ourselves drawn to our Bible reading time almost automatically. When giving one day in seven to the Lord on Sunday is not something we have to think about, but rather something that is automatic! Habits like these come from performing the actions over and over and over - just like shaving.
WELL... we have an opportunity to reinforce the habit of "preferring one another" in Christian fellowship this weekend! The next Campfire Fellowship will take place at Charlie and Deeanna's place on Saturday, 8/15, at 6:00 PM. Rain or shine! Bring a dish to share, and your lawn chairs. Sharpen up your skills at corn hole, volleyball, bocce ball, or just come and sit around the campfire and visit with your brothers and sisters in Christ.
ALSO... we have an opportunity to reinforce the habit of "going into all the world" with the gospel, as we welcome missionary Emily Colledge from India Gospel League to our worship service this Sunday at 10:30 AM.
Join us! You have friends at Friendship Bible Church!
Friday, July 24, 2009
Here We Go Again!
It's another busy weekend here at FBC. You've probably already got this on your calendar, but let me remind you of what's happening, just in case!
Saturday - 9:00 AM - NOON - The Randolph Farmer's Market. If you're signed up to help this week, we will set up our booth at 8:45. Even if you're not signed up to help, stop by and say hello. We'll be there giving out coffee and water, and hopefully living water as well!
Saturday - 6:00 PM - Our second campfire fellowship of the summer. Join us for food, fun and fellowship at the home of Bud and Linda. Bring a covered dish to share and your lawn chairs. Oh, and limber up those corn hole and horse shoe throwing muscles, for their will be opportunity to use them. And the volleyball tournament is on, if you dare. See you there!
Sunday - We will hear from missionary John James with Village Missions. John will be sharing the unique and interesting ministry of this mission organization in both his message, and his video presentation.
Saturday - 9:00 AM - NOON - The Randolph Farmer's Market. If you're signed up to help this week, we will set up our booth at 8:45. Even if you're not signed up to help, stop by and say hello. We'll be there giving out coffee and water, and hopefully living water as well!
Saturday - 6:00 PM - Our second campfire fellowship of the summer. Join us for food, fun and fellowship at the home of Bud and Linda. Bring a covered dish to share and your lawn chairs. Oh, and limber up those corn hole and horse shoe throwing muscles, for their will be opportunity to use them. And the volleyball tournament is on, if you dare. See you there!
Sunday - We will hear from missionary John James with Village Missions. John will be sharing the unique and interesting ministry of this mission organization in both his message, and his video presentation.
Tuesday, July 14, 2009
You might be on TV
If you attended our recent campfire fellowship, that is...
If you have Time Warner Cable, check out channel 528 - the Local Events section. Interesting! Thanks to Sister Linda for this! The next Campfire Fellowship is only a few days away. Join us!
For those who are following the Pastor's Masters with baited breath, it will interest you to know that the standings are really tightening up. And believe it or not, the Pastor actually beat out everybody to win round 2!
The next round of the Pastor's Masters will take place in August. Join us!
As always, don't forget this week's events -
Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting - 6:30 PM
Saturday Morning - Farmer's Market - 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
If you have Time Warner Cable, check out channel 528 - the Local Events section. Interesting! Thanks to Sister Linda for this! The next Campfire Fellowship is only a few days away. Join us!
For those who are following the Pastor's Masters with baited breath, it will interest you to know that the standings are really tightening up. And believe it or not, the Pastor actually beat out everybody to win round 2!
The next round of the Pastor's Masters will take place in August. Join us!
As always, don't forget this week's events -
Wednesday Evening Prayer Meeting - 6:30 PM
Saturday Morning - Farmer's Market - 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Oh What A Time!
If you missed our first Campfire Fellowship a few days ago, you missed a great time. Check here for some pictures. The fish were biting, the volleyball was awesome, the horseshoes were relaxing, and the cornhole was a blast. Oh, and did I mention that we had the best chicken in the world?
We'll have another later this month. Don't miss it!
We'll have another later this month. Don't miss it!
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Happenings for the week
This week is busy busy busy.
Please pray for the kids who are away at camp this week at Camp Carl... and pray for mom and dad, too as they deal with the absence.
Don't forget prayer meeting tonight - Wednesday - 6:30 PM. Join us as we pray for one another.
New officers were approved last Lord's Day. We have a new secretary and a new treasurer, as well as several new deacons and deaconesses. Pray for them as their transition began this week.
Saturday will be our third go-round with the Farmer's Market. So far, we've been giving away about 90 free cups of coffee per week. Pray that we will be able to give away more gospel tracts and that this effort will result in greater outreach into our community.
Since it's the 4th of July weekend, Haven of Rest will be cancelled Saturday. We'll resume that ministry next month.
And finally, remember that this coming Lord's Day will include our Noisy Offering! Remember to bring your change.
Please pray for the kids who are away at camp this week at Camp Carl... and pray for mom and dad, too as they deal with the absence.
Don't forget prayer meeting tonight - Wednesday - 6:30 PM. Join us as we pray for one another.
New officers were approved last Lord's Day. We have a new secretary and a new treasurer, as well as several new deacons and deaconesses. Pray for them as their transition began this week.
Saturday will be our third go-round with the Farmer's Market. So far, we've been giving away about 90 free cups of coffee per week. Pray that we will be able to give away more gospel tracts and that this effort will result in greater outreach into our community.
Since it's the 4th of July weekend, Haven of Rest will be cancelled Saturday. We'll resume that ministry next month.
And finally, remember that this coming Lord's Day will include our Noisy Offering! Remember to bring your change.
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