'The earnest prayer of a righteous person has great power and produces wonderful results' James 5:16 NLT
Adam Green was diagnosed with a pulled ligament in his back. It should heal in 4 to 6 weeks. Pray for a speedier recovery and for Adam to not be in pain.
Jim Hall - Is still at St Francis having more tests run. They have ruled out a blood clot in his leg and are looking at an area in his chest. Pray for accurate diagnosis and speedy effective treatment.
Crossover Students are at Kids Across America camp this week. Pray that decisions will be made by the young people attending.
Sarah Smith - Pray for wisdom for career decisions.
Hassells - Debra's cousin, Anna, will be coming to live with them to attend college. Pray that all the changes and transistions will go smoothly and all of them will be blessed by the experience.
Ashlee Osborn - Her friend and mentor, Linda Scudder, has some health issues including a blog clot and cancer. Pray for God's grace and healing for Linda.
Camden Bearden - Camden's maternity leave ends today. Pray for an easy transition on her return to work tomorrow for she and her family. Also her stepmother, Jan, is having a mastectomy tomorrow. She has stage 4 breast cancer. Pray for skill for the doctors that they will be able to fully remove the cancer. Lastly, her cousin, Moe, is 17 weeks pregnant and was in a car accident yesterday. Another driver ran a red light and t-boned her car. Her placenta has partially detached and they have told her that she may lose her baby. Please pray that the Lord will protect her and the life of her precious baby.
Tuesday, June 28, 2011
Monday, June 20, 2011
Snacks for July
We need two people each week. We still need someone to help on the 3rd AND the 10th. (I made a mistake and had the Goodwins down on the 10th and 31st. They'll be in First Glance on the 10th so had to move them to the 31st)
July 3rd - Folks
July 10th - Grizzles
July 17th - Remke and Hassells
July 24th - Rogers and Wheelers
July 31st - Osborns and Goodwins
July 3rd - Folks
July 10th - Grizzles
July 17th - Remke and Hassells
July 24th - Rogers and Wheelers
July 31st - Osborns and Goodwins
Coming up for next Sunday, June 26th
We will be having a diaper shower for Koehn Goodwin, newborn son of Trent and Tori this coming Sunday morning during our fellowship time. Bring diapers, size 2 or larger, and a package of wipes on Sunday morning.
This Sunday is Jean and Backpack Sunday for our Caring Center Back to School Event. Target has girls jeans on sale this week for $2.48!!! Boys jeans are between $7 and $8 on the clearance rack. PLEASE go shop and let's bring various sizes of jeans to bless school children as they go back to school in August!
This Sunday is Jean and Backpack Sunday for our Caring Center Back to School Event. Target has girls jeans on sale this week for $2.48!!! Boys jeans are between $7 and $8 on the clearance rack. PLEASE go shop and let's bring various sizes of jeans to bless school children as they go back to school in August!
Prayer Requests for the Week of 6-19
'But each day the Lord pours His unfailing love upon me and through each night I sing His songs, praying to God who gives me life.'
Psalm 42:8
Ingrams - Terry asked us to pray for God's guidance and peace.
Dales - Amy's dad, Billy Brawner, continues to recover from a broken neck. Pray for Billy and his wife, Sarah, as they make this journey together with the Lord. Pray for Billy's pain to be minimal and that his neck will completely heal.
Beardens - Camden and baby Lane are now sick with the same virus that Con came down with at our Home Night party. Pray for quick healing.
Psalm 42:8
Ingrams - Terry asked us to pray for God's guidance and peace.
Dales - Amy's dad, Billy Brawner, continues to recover from a broken neck. Pray for Billy and his wife, Sarah, as they make this journey together with the Lord. Pray for Billy's pain to be minimal and that his neck will completely heal.
Beardens - Camden and baby Lane are now sick with the same virus that Con came down with at our Home Night party. Pray for quick healing.
Thursday, June 16, 2011
LIVING IN A MATERIAL WORLD:
HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH?
Finding contentment in God’s grace and provision. Is less more? Are you buying what they're selling? Then what?
Read Philipians 4:10-20 and 1 Timothy 6:1-19
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%204:10-20,%201%20Timothy%206:1-19&version=NIV
Look at the spiritual goals that Paul suggests in order to find contentment.
Doing LIFE together.
Homebuilders LIFE Group: Learning the Scripture / Involvement in Service / Fellowship – Sharing Life / Evangelism of Seekers
HOW MUCH IS ENOUGH?
Finding contentment in God’s grace and provision. Is less more? Are you buying what they're selling? Then what?
Read Philipians 4:10-20 and 1 Timothy 6:1-19
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians%204:10-20,%201%20Timothy%206:1-19&version=NIV
Look at the spiritual goals that Paul suggests in order to find contentment.
Doing LIFE together.
Homebuilders LIFE Group: Learning the Scripture / Involvement in Service / Fellowship – Sharing Life / Evangelism of Seekers
Tuesday, June 14, 2011
Prayer Requests for the week of June 12th
'Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord'
Psalm 27:14
DelPratts - Omar has a co worker, Sherrie, who is having some heart problems. Please pray for effective treatment for Sherrie.
Ingrams - Terry is very distracted with some issues that have arisen with a vehicle purchase. He also asked us to pray for his friend, Rod, who does the same kind of work as Terry and is having a stressful time dealing with some tractor issues.
Dales - Amy's dad, Billy Brawner, continues his recovery from a broken neck. He saw two different doctors back home in Texas today and they both agree with the Colorado doctors on the diagnosis and method of treatment. Billy will be in a neck brace for at least three months while his neck heals. The specific prayer requests per Amy today are that he will be able to manage his pain on half the amount of pain killers he has been receiving. The pain meds he has been on are highly addictive so his Texas drs have cut his dosage in half. Pray for Billy and his wife, Sarah, as they live this journey of recovery together. Amy and her sister will be returning to help out. Pray for safe travel for all. Praise to the Father for sparing Billy's life and also for His protection from paralysis due to his injury.
Psalm 27:14
DelPratts - Omar has a co worker, Sherrie, who is having some heart problems. Please pray for effective treatment for Sherrie.
Ingrams - Terry is very distracted with some issues that have arisen with a vehicle purchase. He also asked us to pray for his friend, Rod, who does the same kind of work as Terry and is having a stressful time dealing with some tractor issues.
Dales - Amy's dad, Billy Brawner, continues his recovery from a broken neck. He saw two different doctors back home in Texas today and they both agree with the Colorado doctors on the diagnosis and method of treatment. Billy will be in a neck brace for at least three months while his neck heals. The specific prayer requests per Amy today are that he will be able to manage his pain on half the amount of pain killers he has been receiving. The pain meds he has been on are highly addictive so his Texas drs have cut his dosage in half. Pray for Billy and his wife, Sarah, as they live this journey of recovery together. Amy and her sister will be returning to help out. Pray for safe travel for all. Praise to the Father for sparing Billy's life and also for His protection from paralysis due to his injury.
Wednesday, June 8, 2011
LIVING IN A MATERIAL WORLD:
WHERE IS YOUR TREASURE?
The counter-cultural concepts of foregoing the treasures of the world and serving God rather than money.
Read Matthew 6:19-34
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew%206&version=NIV
Just for the record, I am not a hoarder. Now, take a quick mental tour of your closet, attic or garage. What items used to have great value to you but don’t any more? How can something be so necessary one minute and forgotten the next? In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus spoke to his followers about money and possessions, distinguishing between earthly treasures and heavenly ones. Consider the root of the word “treasures.” Translated, it came to mean a casket or a receptacle for valuables. Now what does that say about earthly treasures? Think about these two bumper stickers: (1) “He who dies with the most toys wins;” and (2) “He who dies with the most toys still dies.” As you read this week and prepare for our discussion on Sunday, consider these three points from our study:
1. Collect the Right Treasure (Matthew 6:19-21)
2. Select the Right Master (Matthew 6:22-24)
3. Reject Sinful Anxiety (Matthew 6:25-34)
Doing LIFE together.
Homebuilders LIFE Group: Learning the Scripture / Involvement in Service / Fellowship – Sharing Life / Evangelism of Seekers
WHERE IS YOUR TREASURE?
The counter-cultural concepts of foregoing the treasures of the world and serving God rather than money.
Read Matthew 6:19-34
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=matthew%206&version=NIV
Just for the record, I am not a hoarder. Now, take a quick mental tour of your closet, attic or garage. What items used to have great value to you but don’t any more? How can something be so necessary one minute and forgotten the next? In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus spoke to his followers about money and possessions, distinguishing between earthly treasures and heavenly ones. Consider the root of the word “treasures.” Translated, it came to mean a casket or a receptacle for valuables. Now what does that say about earthly treasures? Think about these two bumper stickers: (1) “He who dies with the most toys wins;” and (2) “He who dies with the most toys still dies.” As you read this week and prepare for our discussion on Sunday, consider these three points from our study:
1. Collect the Right Treasure (Matthew 6:19-21)
2. Select the Right Master (Matthew 6:22-24)
3. Reject Sinful Anxiety (Matthew 6:25-34)
Doing LIFE together.
Homebuilders LIFE Group: Learning the Scripture / Involvement in Service / Fellowship – Sharing Life / Evangelism of Seekers
Here are our June Events:
Allison Walden's baby shower on June 11th from 10 to 12 at Brenda Elmore’s home.
Home Night on June 12th at Adam and Emily Green's at 4:00. The purpose of FBCT's church-wide Home Night is to meet in LIFE Groups to: (1) fellowship over a meal (we plan to eat by 5:00); and (2) observe the Lord’s Supper. We will also collect a benevolence offering that will be used to help the needy in our area. Also, we have been told that Deron is the staff member that will visit us that evening. If you have not already made plans, we hope you will feel welcomed to join us that night and let us know you are coming.
Thursday evening, June 16th, Beth Teel has invited the Homebuilders ladies to her house for a Garden tour and dessert fellowship. Please contact Brenda Elmore for more information.
Homebuilders Guys’ Dinner & Dominoes at John Folks’ home on Friday, June 24th, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Please RSVP to John Folks.
Diaper shower for Trent and Tori Goodwin and especially for baby Koehn on Sunday morning, June 26th. Please bring size 2 and larger diapers.
Allison Walden's baby shower on June 11th from 10 to 12 at Brenda Elmore’s home.
Home Night on June 12th at Adam and Emily Green's at 4:00. The purpose of FBCT's church-wide Home Night is to meet in LIFE Groups to: (1) fellowship over a meal (we plan to eat by 5:00); and (2) observe the Lord’s Supper. We will also collect a benevolence offering that will be used to help the needy in our area. Also, we have been told that Deron is the staff member that will visit us that evening. If you have not already made plans, we hope you will feel welcomed to join us that night and let us know you are coming.
Thursday evening, June 16th, Beth Teel has invited the Homebuilders ladies to her house for a Garden tour and dessert fellowship. Please contact Brenda Elmore for more information.
Homebuilders Guys’ Dinner & Dominoes at John Folks’ home on Friday, June 24th, from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM. Please RSVP to John Folks.
Diaper shower for Trent and Tori Goodwin and especially for baby Koehn on Sunday morning, June 26th. Please bring size 2 and larger diapers.
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Prayer Requests for the Week of June 5th
Dales - Amy's dad, Billy Brawner, has been moved to a regular room from ICU in a Denver hospital, after suffering a broken neck in a motorcycle accident. Pray that Billy will be able to have some relief from the pain and lay still and be calm. Any movement causes him intense pain. Pray for Amy's mom, Sarah, who was scraped up and very sore for the accident that she will be able to get some rest. Billy does not want her to leave his side. And also pray for Amy and the rest of the family during this most difficult time.
Hassells - Please pray for Dakota Collins. He is a baby boy (a twin) born at 25 weeks and is in critical condition. He has been moved to Omaha, NE
Grizzles - Krystal may be changing jobs (for a better one) Pray for God's hand in the details.
Austin Ingram - The Ingrams were guests this week and Austin has ask for prayer in his job search.
Wheelers - Maggie has an appt after they return from Florida to try to get to the root of her headaches. Pray for an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment
Greens - Lindsay Green's father passed away last week. Pray for comfort for them all in the midst of their grief.
'I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever.' Psalm 86:12
Hassells - Please pray for Dakota Collins. He is a baby boy (a twin) born at 25 weeks and is in critical condition. He has been moved to Omaha, NE
Grizzles - Krystal may be changing jobs (for a better one) Pray for God's hand in the details.
Austin Ingram - The Ingrams were guests this week and Austin has ask for prayer in his job search.
Wheelers - Maggie has an appt after they return from Florida to try to get to the root of her headaches. Pray for an accurate diagnosis and effective treatment
Greens - Lindsay Green's father passed away last week. Pray for comfort for them all in the midst of their grief.
'I will praise you, O Lord my God, with all my heart; I will glorify your name forever.' Psalm 86:12
Thursday, June 2, 2011
LIVING IN A MATERIAL WORLD:
WHAT DO YOU OWN?
According to scripture, absolutely nothing.
To start thinking about this Sunday, watch this 8 minute YouTube video called "Seven," by Jen Hatmaker:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXClW85yQsE
Read 1 Chronicles 29:1-20
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Chronicles%2029:1-20&version=NIV
"My Precious! O my Precious!" To you fans of J. R. R. Tolkien's “The Lord of the Rings,” think of the character Gollum who was completely consumed with the magical ring. And then Froddo Baggins, that had inherited the ring. Over time the ring consumed its owner to the point that he no longer owned the ring, but the ring owned him.
Our lesson writer this month states “All in all, we tend to view ownership as a natural, positive element of life. The problem is, we've fooled ourselves into thinking we're actual owners. In reality, God is the bona fide owner of everything on earth and in heaven, and while He allows us to possess some things in life, He remains the source and ruler of those possessions. This notion stands in stark contrast to the world's illusion of self-sufficiency, but it's crucial to understanding wealth, possessions, and God's plan for both.”
This week we will look at a biblical view of ourselves, our things, and our God.
1. God Owns Everything (1 Chronicles 29:10-11)
2. God Gives Us What We Have (1 Chronicles 29:12-16)
3. God Examines Our Hearts (1 Chronicles 29:17-20)
Remember, God who created everything is still in control of His creation. Keep praying for each other, caring for each other and take care of your families. John
Doing LIFE together.
Homebuilders LIFE Group: Learning the Scripture / Involvement in Service / Fellowship – Sharing Life / Evangelism of Seekers
WHAT DO YOU OWN?
According to scripture, absolutely nothing.
To start thinking about this Sunday, watch this 8 minute YouTube video called "Seven," by Jen Hatmaker:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UXClW85yQsE
Read 1 Chronicles 29:1-20
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1%20Chronicles%2029:1-20&version=NIV
"My Precious! O my Precious!" To you fans of J. R. R. Tolkien's “The Lord of the Rings,” think of the character Gollum who was completely consumed with the magical ring. And then Froddo Baggins, that had inherited the ring. Over time the ring consumed its owner to the point that he no longer owned the ring, but the ring owned him.
Our lesson writer this month states “All in all, we tend to view ownership as a natural, positive element of life. The problem is, we've fooled ourselves into thinking we're actual owners. In reality, God is the bona fide owner of everything on earth and in heaven, and while He allows us to possess some things in life, He remains the source and ruler of those possessions. This notion stands in stark contrast to the world's illusion of self-sufficiency, but it's crucial to understanding wealth, possessions, and God's plan for both.”
This week we will look at a biblical view of ourselves, our things, and our God.
1. God Owns Everything (1 Chronicles 29:10-11)
2. God Gives Us What We Have (1 Chronicles 29:12-16)
3. God Examines Our Hearts (1 Chronicles 29:17-20)
Remember, God who created everything is still in control of His creation. Keep praying for each other, caring for each other and take care of your families. John
Doing LIFE together.
Homebuilders LIFE Group: Learning the Scripture / Involvement in Service / Fellowship – Sharing Life / Evangelism of Seekers
Wednesday, June 1, 2011
Reading the Bible in 90 Days
Start the Summer Reading Challenge today! Meet Wednesday nights at FBCT Downtown in the new Commons area next to Kaffe Böna at 6 PM to join others for a discussion of the week's readings. For a chronological reading plan, go to: http://www.tulsafbc.org/images/content/chron_guide.pdf
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