Movie and Dinner this weekend...

Hey Everyone,

Here are the details for the Evangel Singles Movie and Dinner outing this Saturday. The movie we'll see is the 4:15pm showing of Blind Side at the Baxter Avenue Theatres. This is a Matinee showing so tickets are only $6.50. Everyone will meet at 3:45 - 4:00pm at the Theatre. Afterwards at 7:00pm we'll meet at Bearno's Pizza just down the road on Bardstown Road where we'll have a private party room reserved upstairs.

Here is a synposis of the film. People who have seen it, love it.

THE BLIND SIDE (PG13) Sandra Bullock, Tim McGraw and Kathy Bates star in The Blind Side, which depicts the remarkable true story of All-American football star Michael Oher (played by Quinton Aaron). A homeless African-American youngster from a broken home, Oher is taken in by the Touhys, a well-to-do white family who help him fulfill his potential on and off the football field. At the same time, Oher's presence in the Touhys' lives leads them to some insightful self-discoveries of their own. Living in his new environment, the teen faces a completely different set of challenges to overcome. As a football player and student, Oher works hard and, with the help of his coaches and adopted family, becomes an All-American offensive left tackle.

Address to Baxter Avenue Filmworks
1250 Bardstown Road
Louisville, KY 40204
(behind Mid City Mall on Baxter Ave.)


Here is the address for Bearno's Highlands
1318 Bardstown Rd
Louisville, KY 40204

Come on out, you'll be tired of turkey by then. See everyone there!

Your friends in the Evangel Singles Group. :)

Church Wide meeting with Pastor Bob sharing his vision for the church....this Thursday Nov. 12 6:30-8:30pm...no Source class

Hope to sit as a group with everyone one of you as pastor Bob shares his
vision about the direction of our church this Thursday night 6:30 (worship
time)  7:00 service.  See you there!


*****  Thanksgiving weekend fun!!!

Sat. Nov. 28    3:00 pm  Baxter Theaters for movie.....then nearby
restaurant for dinner
                     call me at 964-3304 ext. 1129 or 904-955-5122 or email
me for more info and suggestions on movies.

Looking forward to a great time,
Becky

John Hagee this Thursday November 5....no source group

I hope to see everyone of you at the John Hagee service at the Billtown campus this Thursday November 5 at 6:30pm. come early to avoid the traffic and get a seat.

Also.....we had a wonderful meeting with Jed and Cindy Smock Friday evening. Thank you, Roger, for opening your home up to us.

Roger and I would like to thank those of you who participated in the celebration of our upcoming wedding. The food was AMAZING! A special thanks to Doris and Barb O'Neil for organizing it all and hosting.

Blessings,

Becky

Things needed for the Party Saturday night

Hey everyone, here are some items we need for Friday night. If anyone would like to bring something, please email Doris at dmwhite@insightbb.com

Veggie tray with dip

Finger food desserts ( brownies, cookies, etc.)

(2) Gallon jug of apple cider

Soft drinks

Styrofoam cups

Crackers

Shredded cheese

Chips

Hotdogs

Hotdog buns

Thanks,

Evangel Singles Ministry

This weeks devotional....Friday Oct. 30 SINGLES NIGHT

Hope you are enjoying this beautiful fall weather and amazing display of color! It is a gift from the creative heart of God to each of us.

Hope to see everyone this Friday evening at Roger Hoagland's home: 10225 Bardstown Bluff Road (exit Gene Snyder and go south about 3 miles on Bardstown Road toward Mt. Wahington. When you see the Bootleg BBQ place on the right, get in the left turning lane and you will turn left onto Bardstown Bluff Road. Go up the hill past the white Baptist Church about 3 driveways on the left. You will see cars parked across from Roger's house on the cleared grassy shoulder on the right. Park there and walk down the tree covered driveway.) We will be inspired by our guest, Jed Smock, at 6:30.....then have a celebration. (call Doris 762-3330 for more info). Bring a jacket for the bonfire.

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Read pages 41-45 "One in a Million"

Study Deut. 8:2-4 Deut. 1:2

Recall a time in your wilderness when God gave you a reminder of His faithfulness. Read the following passage where God showed the Israelites that he wanted them to recognize that HE should remain their primary focus and hearts' desire as they approached the beauties and glories of Canaan.

"He humbled you and let you be hungry; and fed you with manna which you did not know; nor did your fathers know; that He might make you understand that man does not live by bread alone, but man lives by everything that proceeds out of the mouth of the Lord. Your clothing did not wear out on you, nor did your foot swell these forty years." Deut. 8:3-4

What change might remembering God's goodness bring about in your attitude when you are in the wilderness? How about in the land of abundance?

Deut. 1:2 states that is should have taken them only 11 days to journey from Horeb to Kadesh-barnea. It took them 40 YEARS! The KEY to taking full possession of the land God promised was OBEDIENCE, but the key to finding full appreciation of it was found in remembering God's goodness and protection through their extended years in the wilderness. Sometimes it takes real effort to remember the GOOD STUFF when times are hard.

Consider this:

Which of the following best describes your current stop on the wilderness journey?

-- I'm in Egypt still contemplating freedom.

-- I'm at Etham on the edge of the wilderness. I'm just getting started.

-- I'm wandering in a desert, so I must be in the middle of my journey.

-- I'm at Kadesh-barnea. I'm at the edge of an abundant relationship with God!

God was preparing the Israelites for two things:

TESTING THEIR INTENTIONS and CALLING THEM TO OBEDIENCE.

How do you like to be stripped of your PRIDE? Each of us can think of people who, after beginning to see God's goodness in their lives, began to think more highly of themselves than they ought. Perhaps the person you are thinking of is YOU! The wilderness, designed to foster humility, presented hardships that revealed the hidden motives and objectives of their hearts.

Think about it: Could the wilderness be designed to reveal whether we really WANT GOD or if we just want to "get out of town" and to Canaan as soon as possible. Do we desire HIM or the FLUFF of Canaan?

Do you have a trusted accountability partner? Have them evaluate your walk with God as they see it:

1. Are you a humble person who appreciates God's goodness to you? During dry seasons? during abundant seasons?

2. Do you say or do anything that calls into question your motives for following God?

3. Does it appear that your primary aim is to obey God at all costs?

Consider these things and we will talk together Thursday night at 7:30 again!

Your friend in Christ,

Becky

Special Singles Event... Becky & Roger getting married party!

Hey Singles,

This is Tom Fawbush and Doris White, fellow members of the Evangel Singles Group. We wanted to invite everyone to a special get together for Singles Group in honor of Becky and Roger’s upcoming marriage. This will be special time to celebrate their engagement and wish them well. Becky has been a special blessing to each one of us in the singles group so this will be a wonderful opportunity to thank and bless her and Roger as they prepare their new lives together.

The get together will be at the singles Roger Hoagland’s house on Friday, October 30^th at 8pm. However, before hand Jed Smock will be sharing and ministering for the scheduled home group meeting that evening from 6:30 – 8:00 pm. Jed has been a campus crusade preacher for 30 years. He is well-known nationally and has spoken at Evangel on a number of occasions. Jed was single until he was 40, and can certainly relate to issues of Christian singles. He was also a college professor and is a dynamic speaker. He has a great anointing, so you won’t want to miss him!

Roger Hoagland’s Home

10225 Bardstown Bluff Road

Friday Oct. 30 8pm. (or 6:30pm to see Ed Smock)

Afterwards, there will be chili, snacks, and hot apple cider to enjoy around a bonfire as we wish Becky and Roger best wishes for their future life together.

Some have asked for gift suggestions for Becky and Roger. Gift cards to Target or Walmart, gift certificate to any restaurant, or a Visa gift card. Gifts are not necessary, just your presence. Or a card with heartfelt note will be great!

Devotional : The Dry and Dusty Wilderness....and...Reminder: Jed Smock Friday Oct. 30

Looking forward to joining you all at the source group tomorrow night Thurs. Oc.t 15 at 7:30 in the foyer of Minors Lane campus. Bring your Bible. Here's some highlights for discussion:

The Dry and Dusty Wilderness read pages 33-36 "One in a Million"

Read Ex. 13:17-20 , Ex. 14:1-4, Isa. 55:8, Jer. 10:23, Job 42:5, Psl 145:17

When the Israelites left Egypt, they probably figured it would take about a month to arrive in Canaan (about 150 miles). Instead, they were led by God into a wilderness. How would you have felt if you were in the sandals of a Hebrew? They were in the desert on foot when a more convenient route obviously existed. They camped in Etham to prepare for their journey. The author equates Etham as a place where God gives a vision of what's coming. It’s a place to consider the challenge ahead. Perhaps He is asking you to stay in a rough marriage, to mother difficult children, to accept singleness, to choose full-time ministry, to let go of friendships, to suffer illness for a season, or to navigate a situation we feel we can't survive. It seems that we don't know the details of the life God is choosing for us at this time, but a quick look at the tumbleweed blowing across the landscape could be an indication of a dry place ahead…Are you camped at an "Etham" right now?

God's ways are not our ways. When you look at the Israelites journey, we now understand that travel through the wilderness protected them from military encounters that would have sent them back to Egypt. They witnessed so many miracles of God's provision and protection. Read I Peter 1:6-7 for insight on trials and their purpose in our lives.

Look at Job's story. He was a "blamesless, upright man, fearing God and turning away from evil". The pupose is found in Job 42:5…as Job says "I have heard of You by the hearing of the ear; but now my eye sees You." At this point, Job said that his relationship with the Lord went from one based on hearsay to one grounded in experience.

Think of a situation in which you "saw" God because of a wilderness experience. Don't be afraid of God's plan. "The Lord is righteous in all His ways and kind in all His deeds." Psl. 145:17

See ya Thursday!

Becky

Pics from the Bernheim trip

Saturday October 3, 2009

3 meeting opportunities: (choose best for you)

* Meet at Evangel Christian School (Minors Lane) to carpool at 2:00pm

** Meet at Exit #112 (Bernheim)(off I 65) Shell station at 2:45pm to carpool in to Bernheim

***Meet on Visitor Center Drive picnic area between Visitor Center and Research Center (about 3/4 mile into the park) at 3:00

We will gather there at 3:00 and have 3 hiking trails to choose from:

Knob Top Trail (difficult)

Two Ponds Loop (moderate)

Nursery Loop (easy)

We will gather at 5:00 to have our picnic across from the Visitor Center. (there are restrooms, grills, picnic tables, shade, etc...)

Bring your own food and beverage of choice....a lounge chair or blanket (if you'd like)...frisbees, football, etc...

Bring $5.00 to share in carpool and gas expense.

The park closes between 6:30-7:00, so you can make your evening plans accordingly.

Invite a friend!

Tailgate details for TOMORROW NIGHT....watch for details about Oct. 3 HIKE/PICNIC

TAILGATING AT MINORS LANE THURSDAY afternoon/evening SEPT. 17...

From 5:30 or 6:00 till 8:30pm....look for the SINGLES sign at Gina's van. Bring your own food/snacks, lawn chairs, frisbees, etc... Be ready for fun, relaxing conversation, inspiration, and lots of laughs.

______________________

Oct. 3...

meet at Minors Lane Evangel Christian School at 2:00 to carpool

OR

Meet at Shell Station (exit 112) off I 65 at 2:45 to carpool into park

OR

Meet near Visitor Center picnic area in Bernheim at 3:00 for hike and picnic.

WATCH FOR DETAILS TO COME LATER THIS WEEK.......

New study book...get it!!!

We've decided on a new book to use in our Source group. Please pick up a copy of :

"ONE in a million" by Priscilla Shirer Lifeway Press 2009

If you hunger to experience God's power, hear His voice, and live in the abundance promised to you, then this study is for you.

(I purchased mine at Lifeway Bookstore on Hurstborne)

We will begin our study on Thursday evening Sept 3 7:30pm Minors Lane Foyer

****This Thursday August 27...Come hear Nancy Harmon and her team of anointed musicians at Minors Lane 6:30-8:30pm******

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THIS FRIDAY NIGHT AUGUST 28 VOLLEYBALL AT EVANGEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL GYM 5400 MINORS LANE 6:30-8:00pm

DINNER AT TUMBLEWEED ON OUTERLOOP (near Preston) 8:15- 9:30pm

JOIN US FOR BOTH ACTIVITIES OR AT LEAST ONE!!!!!

__________________

September activity to be announced soon

__________________

September 25-26 Southeast Christian's Single Life Weekend '09

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Friday October 30.....Ed Smock at Roger Hoagland's home... All Singles invited.

Enjoying the journey,

Becky

New study book...get it!!!

We've decided on a new book to use in our Source group. Please pick up a copy of :

"ONE in a million" by Priscilla Shirer Lifeway Press 2009

If you hunger to experience God's power, hear His voice, and live in the abundance promised to you, then this study is for you.

(I purchased mine at Lifeway Bookstore on Hurstborne)

We will begin our study on Thursday evening Sept 3 7:30pm Minors Lane Foyer

****This Thursday August 27...Come hear Nancy Harmon and her team of anointed musicians at Minors Lane 6:30-8:30pm******

___________________

THIS FRIDAY NIGHT AUGUST 28 VOLLEYBALL AT EVANGEL CHRISTIAN SCHOOL GYM 5400 MINORS LANE 6:30-8:00pm

DINNER AT TUMBLEWEED ON OUTERLOOP (near Preston) 8:15- 9:30pm

JOIN US FOR BOTH ACTIVITIES OR AT LEAST ONE!!!!!

__________________

September activity to be announced soon

__________________

September 25-26 Southeast Christian's Single Life Weekend '09

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Friday October 30.....Ed Smock at Roger Hoagland's home... All Singles invited.

Tomorrow Night - Special Conference Geared to Singles

Evangel Singles! Paul and Patti Endrei's Relationship Conference will have a special session tomorrow night at 5:00pm geared to Singles!. Come join the rest of the singles for a relavant and fun time in the word at the Billtown Road campus. Don't miss it!

Remember next week's bike ride as well.

Blessings,
Evangel Singles... :)

Meeting at BILLTOWN (upstairs choir room) THIS THURSDAY for SOURCE 7:30-8:30pm

I hope everyone gets this message so that no one misses out on our group discussion this week. Pastor Bob Rodgers has asked that the drama "The Glory and the Fire" go on through Thursday of this week because of the wonderful harvest of souls at the altars. Therefore, we will continue with our group discussion at Billtown for this week only....meeting in the choir room upstairs above the platform (use stairs near the prayer chapel in the back).

BIKE RIDE AND DINNER ARE ON FOR SATURDAY JUNE 20 4:00 ride 6:00dinner

(meet at Joe's Crab shack for both events)

*****

Bait of Satan study for June 11:

The Unforgiving Servant

read pages 126-132 and pages 232-233

Matt. 18:21-22 "Then Peter came to Him and said, 'Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?' Jesus said to him, 'I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven."

God's unlimited forgiveness is the basis for the way we are to forgive others.

What is the main point of the parable in our scripture reading?___________

What is God saying to you through this parable?________________

Try comparing the offenses we hold against each other with the offenses against God. We can release others unconditionally if we realize that Jesus delivered us from eternal death and torment.

Rank these offenses that are the most difficult (1) to the least difficult(7) for you to forgive:

_____Gossip against me

_____Someone physically or emotionally abusing me

_____Someone physically or emotionally abusing someone I love

_____Someone lying to me

_____someone stealing from me

_____someone manipulating me

_____ Other offenses important to you

A person who cannot forgive has forgotten how great a debt God has forgiven them.

Let's pray together:

"God, help me to remove the blockage in my heart that has been caused by unforgiveness. I specifically pray now the the individuals whose offenses caused this blockage. AMEN"

God desires that we get past this and move on to bigger and better things in Him. Let's just decide to let it go and let God bless their lives. We can do this together.

Praying for you,

Becky

Bait of Satan Devotional week of June 1st

We will be meeting in the foyer at Minors Lane this Thursday again for an
inspiring and challenging study about:  Forgiveness:  You Don't Give---You
Don't Get.

Read pages 121-126 and pages 229 - 231 Bait of Satan
Read Mark 11:24-26
"Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that
you receive them, and you will have them.  And whenever you stand praying,
if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven
may also forgive you your trespasses.  But if you do not forgive, neither
will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses."

God means what He says.  In our present culture, people do not always keep
their word or mean what they say.  Parents threaten to punish a child if
they do not obey, but rarely is that carried through.  Therefore, we grow
up believing that people do not really mean what they say.  When someone
does really follow through with a promise or penalty, we are shocked and
taken back.  Jesus walks in a level of truth and integrity that transcends
our culture or society.

Study what Jesus said about forgiveness in these passages:  Matt. 6:14-15;
Luke 6:37;  Matt. 6:12.

Let's ask God to enable us to truly forgive the people who have offended us
so that we will be able to receive God's forgiveness.

.....:"A PERSON WHO CANNOT FORGIVE HAS FORGOTTEN HOW GREAT A DEBT GOD HAS
FORGIVEN THEM."

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THIS FRIDAY JUNE 5   !!!!!!!
COME JOIN ME AND MANY OTHERS AS WE LEAD A TIME OF WORSHIP AND PRAYER THIS
FRIDAY NIGHT AT MINORS LANE PRAYER CHAPEL 10:00PM - 1:00AM (DROP IN FOR EVEN
JUST A LITTLE WHILE IF YOU CAN)

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ANNUAL SUMMER SINGLES RIVER TRAIL BIKE RIDE/DINNER
SATURDAY JUNE 20    4:00 PM BIKE RIDE     6:00 PM DINNER AT JOE'S CRAB SHACK


See you all soon,
Becky

Upcoming events and "Bait of Satan" devotional for May 21st

Hello everyone!

I trust that you are well and encouraged today! We had a great day on the River last Saturday. Too bad that no one had a camera....BUT its a good thing since most of the group landed in the water at some point in the 13 miles journey!!! (I don't know how Evelyn and I remained dry!)

We'd like to take full advantage of this wonderful weather and plan another bike ride along the River trail, then dinner outside at a restaurant on the River. We are looking at Saturday June 20th....so mark that on your calendar in pencil.

Friday evening June 5 - Meet at Minor Lane Prayer Chapel to spend time in corporate Worship and Prayer. The Music Ministry and Singles Ministry will lead this Worship Encounter the first Friday of each month. 10:00pm - 2:00am (stay as long as you desire....soup and salad served at 1:00am)

There will be SOURCE group tonight at Minors Lane.

(NO GROUP NEXT THURSDAY DUE TO ARTHUR BLESSITT in the sanctuary that night. Don't miss hearing this dynamic minister who carried the cross around the world.)

Bait of Satan

read pages 116-119 and pages 226-228

"But beware lest somehow this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to those who are weak." I Cor. 8:9

Consider these questions:

Do you think that some people today have been offended by the lifestyles of Christians?

How so?

Do the things you do seek the edification of another or myself?

What things have I given up so as not to offend others?

Take the "edification test" and remember how Paul summed up the heart of God in this matter:

"Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another" (Rom. 14:19)

Read Matt. 18:6-10

Read I Cor. 10:23-24, 31-33

Jesus offended many people with the truth, but he did it as a result of obeying the Father and serving others...not by demanding His own rights.

Remember those He offended and why: The Pharisees when he healed on the Sabbath; Mary and Martha regarding Lazarus

Paul said: "We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed" (2Cor. 6:3)

Prayerfully consider these thoughts!

Coming up Thurs. June 4.....FORGIVENESS: YOU DON'T GIVE--YOU DON'T GET !!!!!!!!!

You are very special to us and to God,

Becky

Singles events and devotional for the week of May 4th

Let us know by Sunday May 10 (this Sunday) if you are planning on going with us on our canoe/kayak outing on Saturday May 16. It promises to be an exciting event! Tom needs to make reservations. thanks.

Friday June 5 -- 10:00pm-2:00am we will be leading the Worship Encounter in the Prayer Chapel at Evangel (Minors Lane). Praise, worship, prayer, the Word, and food/fellowship following.

"Bait of Satan" devotional:

Read pages 95-108 and pages 220-222 "The Rock of Offense"

Consider this: "Love is the bottom line in our relationship with the Lord--not love of principles or teachings, but love for the Person of Jesus Christ." (Bevere)

Read I Peter 2:6-8...watch for the word "believe". In this passage, the words believe and disobedient are represented as opposites. Consider that the word "believe" could be replaced with the word "obedient". John 3:16 says; "...that whoever believes in Jesus should not perish but have everlasting life". If we are only required to believe that Jesus existed and died on the cross to be in good standing with God, then what about the demons who believe? James 2:19 says "You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe---and tremble!"

Consider these questions for yourself:

For me, faith is ____?

For me, obedience is ____?

If I say I believe and do not obey, then _____?

Do you believe that the main element of believing is obedience? If it is, then we could read scripture this way: "Therefore, to you who obey, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, the stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone, and a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense." (ref. I Peter. 2:6-8)

Remember: It is not difficult to obey when you know the character and love of the one to whom you are submitting. If your love for Christ is not strong and sure, then you are susceptible to OFFENSE and to STUMBLING.

Because of obedience to Christ, we suffer in the flesh since we do not fulfill the desires of men. Don't you believe that Jesus suffered His greatest opposition from the religious leaders in His day?! Religious people put their own parameters around the way God operates. When we are led by the Spirit, we will offend "religious" people just as Christ did.

Paul wote this: "The fact that the cross is the only way to salvation offends people, but that is the truth, and there's no way I'm going to preach anything else!" (ref. Gal. 5:11)

WE CANNOT COMPROMISE TRUTH IN ORDER TO KEEP PEOPLE FROM BEING OFFENDED...JESUS DIDN'T!

In the Source group this week, we will discuss how:

*Jesus offended the Pharisees

*Jesus offended those in his hometown

*Jesus offended His own family members

*Jesus offended His own staff

*Jesus offended some of His closest friends

*Jesus offended John the Baptist

Looking forward to seeing you soon....

Growing in Christ together,

Becky

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Singles events and devotional for the week of May 4th

Let us know by Sunday May 10 (this Sunday) if you are planning on going with us on our canoe/kayak outing on Saturday May 16. It promises to be an exciting event! Tom needs to make reservations. thanks.

Friday June 5 -- 10:00pm-2:00am we will be leading the Worship Encounter in the Prayer Chapel at Evangel (Minors Lane). Praise, worship, prayer, the Word, and food/fellowship following.

_________________

"Bait of Satan" devotional:

Read pages 95-108 and pages 220-222 "The Rock of Offense"

Consider this: "Love is the bottom line in our relationship with the Lord--not love of principles or teachings, but love for the Person of Jesus Christ." (Bevere)

Read I Peter 2:6-8...watch for the word "believe". In this passage, the words believe and disobedient are represented as opposites. Consider that the word "believe" could be replaced with the word "obedient". John 3:16 says; "...that whoever believes in Jesus should not perish but have everlasting life". If we are only required to believe that Jesus existed and died on the cross to be in good standing with God, then what about the demons who believe? James 2:19 says "You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe---and tremble!"

Consider these questions for yourself:

For me, faith is ____?

For me, obedience is ____?

If I say I believe and do not obey, then _____?

Do you believe that the main element of believing is obedience? If it is, then we could read scripture this way: "Therefore, to you who obey, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, the stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone, and a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense." (ref. I Peter. 2:6-8)

Remember: It is not difficult to obey when you know the character and love of the one to whom you are submitting. If your love for Christ is not strong and sure, then you are susceptible to OFFENSE and to STUMBLING.

Because of obedience to Christ, we suffer in the flesh since we do not fulfill the desires of men. Don't you believe that Jesus suffered His greatest opposition from the religious leaders in His day?! Religious people put their own parameters around the way God operates. When we are led by the Spirit, we will offend "religious" people just as Christ did.

Paul wote this: "The fact that the cross is the only way to salvation offends people, but that is the truth, and there's no way I'm going to preach anything else!" (ref. Gal. 5:11)

WE CANNOT COMPROMISE TRUTH IN ORDER TO KEEP PEOPLE FROM BEING OFFENDED...JESUS DIDN'T!

In the Source group this week, we will discuss how:

*Jesus offended the Pharisees

*Jesus offended those in his hometown

*Jesus offended His own family members

*Jesus offended His own staff

*Jesus offended some of His closest friends

*Jesus offended John the Baptist

Looking forward to seeing you soon....

Growing in Christ together,

Becky

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Thunder Pics

Here are some pics from thunder... see you at the Kayak Trip.

Bait of Satan devotional for the week of April 27

******Make sure you rsvp to this email or 964-3304 ext. 1129 by May 10th if you plan to join us on our annual kayak/canoe trip Saturday May 16 ....leaving Billtown at 9:30am and returning 4:30pm. Tom needs to make reservations with the outfitters there. It'll be a super great time!!!! Pray for good weather.*******

"Grace is Given to the Humble" read I Peter 5:5 and Phil.3:3

Be clothed with humility, for "God resists the proud, but gives grace to the humble."

Read pages 88-92 and pages 218-219 (Bait of Satan)

We have been studying the life of Simon Peter and his struggle with pride. After his denial of Christ, he had lost his natural confidence and let humility become part of his character. Humility is a prerequisite in order to be used of God and necessary for the grace of God to flow through us freely.

Trials and testing in life will bring to light what is truly in our heart. Our reaction and attitude will show if we pass the test of humility and consequently allow our roots to shoot down deeper, stabilizing us and our future. Failure to pass the test leaves us offended and defiled with bitterness.

Think about this:

The author states...."Christians who experience hurts and disappointments often become offended with the Lord because they believe He should give them special considerations for all that they have done for Him. They are serving Him for the wrong reasaons. We should not serve the Lord for WHAT HE CAN DO, but rather for WHO HE IS and WHAT HE HAS ALREADY DONE FOR US."

Are you serving the Lord out of pride, self-confidence, or the hope that He will reward you for your service with material things or an easy life? OR Are you rooted and grounded in knowing that God would never do anything to harm or destroy you, and whatever He does or does not do in your life is in your best interest. If you know this, then you will give yourself freely to Him, lay your life down for Him, and cannot be offended because you are not your own. Can you say: "I trust You, God even though I don't understand." Read Hebrews 11:35-39 and you will be reminded of those who never saw the fulfillment of their promises from God and still did not waver.

complete these sentences:

My motivation for serving Christ is__________.

My confidence rests in _________________.

The reward I expect from Him is _____________________.

Search my heart oh God!

See you Thursday at Source,

Becky

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"All that can be shaken will be shaken" devotional

What a wonderful time we had together this past Saturday! Tom is out of town but will place some great pictures on the website when he returns. Look for them. We packed out the upstairs at Clifton's, for sure. The food was awesome! The fellowship was fun! The fireworks were spectacular! The traffic was horrific!!!!! I guess we must learn to take the good with the bad and allow God to make good out of it all. AT least we were presented a great opportunity to get to know each other better as we sat in traffic.

Many or you signed up to go canoeing and kayaking with us on May 16. We will be in touch with details soon.

Let's focus for a moment on our study in "The Bait of Satan" by John Bevere. We will have this discussion Thursday April 23 at 7:30 in Minor Lane foyer. Join us there!

All That Can Be Shaken Will Be Shaken:

(read pages 215-217 and pages 79-88)

(study these scriptures: Hebrews 12:26-27, I Cor. 3:10-11, I John 2:15-17, Luke 22:24-32)

We studied last Thursday about Simon Peter being named "Rock" and why we should build our lives on the solid foundation of Christ. We learn this week how toward the end of Jesus' earthly ministry Peter discovered that he was not as strong as he had previously thought. He was not yet walking in the character and humility of Christ, but was building his life and ministry with past victories and pride, such as walking on the water, or his revelation of who Jesus was, or being present at the mount of transfiguration. He had become quite self confident until the night of the betrayal. Jesus warned him "Simon, Simon! Indeed, Satan has asked for you, that he may sift you as wheat" (Luke 22:31) Remember: When the Enemy (Satan) shakes us, it is to destroy us completely.

Note that when Jesus prayed for Peter it was that Peter's faith would not fail in the process of the shaking. He did not pray that Peter would escape the intense test. Jesus knew that this trial would bring out a new character, the one that Simon Peter needed to fulfill his destiny and strengthen his friends.

Some think that it is the big things that cause men and women to stumble. Often it is the minor ones. Many people have prayed a "sinner's prayer," attended church, become active, and studied their Bibles. All of this, however, is without a revelation of who Jesus really is, even though they have confessed Him with their mouths. When a severe disappointment occurs, they are offended with God and will have nothing to do with Him. (read Mark 4:16-17) We must be rooted and grounded in love. We will never lay down our lives for someone we do not trust.

What trips you up:

the lust of the flesh

The lust of the eyes

The pride of life

When any part of our lives is built upon worldly things, that part will be shaken by Christ. Count on it! Any thought process or heart attitude that is rooted in selfishness or pride will be shaken and purged. Ask God to sift the pride, selfishness, and lust from your life. Remember:

GOD IS WAY AHEAD OF THE DEVIL AND HE HAS A DIFFERENT PURPOSE FOR OUR TIMES OF SHAKING!

May God change our character to reflect His image,

Becky

2009 Evangel Singles Canoe/Kayak Trip

2009 Evangel Singles Canoe/Kayak Trip

Announcing the 2009 Evangel Singles Canoe/Kayak trip to the wild and wooly Elkhorn Creek near Frankfort, KY.

For those who have been in the past, you know the routine. For those that haven’t… we hook up on Saturday morning around 9:30am, we drive to Canoe KY in Frankfort. Hit the river around 11am, lunch on the river, and paddle till late afternoon… basically about 4-5 hours on the water. We then break to change clothes and hit a great restaurant on the way back. We’re thinking possibly the Old Stone Inn in Simpsonville or Claudia Sanders on the way back.

It’s a great day of fun, sun, friends, food, and of course… water All set in the absolutely beautiful and scenic Bluegrass Region of Frankfort Kentucky. Oh and it’s really safe. Not much Whitewater here. Mostly class 1 or 2 rapids which one can easily wade through. You can rent either a canoe or Kayak. I recommend Kayaks in they are much easier to deal with and more fun. Canoes fit two people, kayaks one. You’re invited and feel free to invite friends.

Details:

When: Saturday May 16^th 9:30am

Where to meet: Evangel World Conference Center, Billtown Road.

Destination: Canoe Kentucky in Frankfort KY

Cost: $35 for kayak. $55 for canoe (fits 2)

What to bring: Wear clothes to get wet in, old tennis shoes, aqua shoes, or sandles. Drinks, lunch in small cooler (which we’ll leave in our cars at the outfitter), change of clothes for dinner on the way home (totally casual).

To join in the fun, email us to confirm by May 8th so we can make the reservations.

2009 Thunder Details

THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE

Hey everyone!

Here are the details for this year's Thunder over Louisville hootenanny on Saturday April 18th. It's very similar to last years plans.

CLIFTONS PIZZA MEET UP
We're meeting for dinner at Clifton's Pizza Company, 2230 Frankfort Avenue at 6:30pm, then carpool to watch the rest of the air show and fireworks. If you want to skip the Clifton's meet up and just meet us on the lawn at around 8:30 - 9:00pm, see below for the meet up point. Here are directions to Clifton's. It’s located on Frankfort Avenue across from Genny’s Diner.

Directions
http://www.cliftonspizza.com/directions.asp

THUNDER MEET UP
Here is the area where we’ll meet to watch the air show and fireworks Saturday around 8:30 - 9:00pm. This is next to the Water Park by the new Tumbleweed on the Louisville side. Parking is normally along River Road or on Adam’s street marked below in pink. There is a hill next to the restaurant that allows for a good view of the river and air show as shown below.













Call for more info:
Becky Goldsmith 904-955-5122
Tom Fawbush 396-5448

Upcoming events!!!!! mark your calendars

Hey everyone! We had a great time of prayer, fellowship, and bowling Friday night. Alot of you were watching the Cardinals play basketball...we watched them at the bowling alley!

We have two great events planned for April and May. Tentatively mark your calendars for:

SATURDAY APRIL 18 DINNER and THUNDER OVER LOUISVILLE!

SATURDAY MAY 16 ANNUAL KAYAK/CANOE TRIP NEAR FRANKFORT

No Source class this Thursday March 26 due to Jesse Duplantis at BilltownRoad Campus - 6:30pm.

No Source class next Thursday April 2 due to "The Road to Emmaeus" Illustrated Sermon

Let's really plan on a great Spring and Summer of Fellowship and Fun with other Singles.

Your Friend,
Becky

This week's events!!!!

We will be discussing p. 209-211 and pa. 67 -72..."The Sure Foundation" this Thursday at the Source. Thought: "What we learn in the presence of God cannot be learned in the presence of men." Isaiah 29:16 "Therefore thus says the Lord God: Behold, I lay in Zion a stone for a foundation, a tried stone, a precious cornerstone, a sure foundation; whoever believes will not
act hastily."

Please come and join us if you can.
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This Friday night...March 20 6:30-8:00pm Prayer and fellowship at Roger Hoagland's home 10225 Bardstown Bluff Road.40291 (my phone number is 904-955-5122) (Go South on Bardstown road toward Mt. Washington about 3 miles from the Gene Snyder Freeway...turn left at Bardstown Bluff road...Roger's house is about 3 driveways past the White Baptist church.
Park across from his driveway on the right. You will see cars.) 8:30 -- whenever...Bowling at
KingPin on Taylorsville Road. Lots of people have said they are coming. We will have a great time together.

See ya soon,
Becky


PS, Here's a pic from our outing to Ski Paoli.... What a fun trip.

Bait of Satan devotional for Thursday February 19....The Planted Flourish

Hope to see you each Thursday at Minors Lane for Pyros prayer and praise at 6:30....Singles Source class at 7:30pm. This will be our schedule on Thursdays at least until Easter.

Mark your calendar: Friday March 20....6:30-8:00pm Prayer, communion and fellowship at Roger's home THEN Bowling at Kingpen 8:30-10:30pm THEN coffee after that. Friday and/or Saturday March 27-28 Singles conference in Etown

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from "The Bait of Satan" for February 19, 2009

Read pages 51-55 and pages 201-203

The Planted Flourish....
Psl. 92:13-15 "Those who are planted in the house of the Lord shall flourish in the courts of our God. They shall still bear fruit in old age; They shall be fresh and flourishing, to declare that the Lord is upright." If we keep changing the place where we are planted, we will never grow
spiritually the way God intends. Consider the churches you have belonged to in the last ten years and why you have changed churches. If offense was the reason for changing churches (and there are certainly other reasons that are understandable), then the author suggests you are carrying the bait of Satan from one place to the next, potentially sowing negative seeds and spiritual barrenness wherever you go.

Read Psl 1:1-3, Psl. 119:165, and Mark 4:16-17
List 5 benefits that come to you when you refuse to take up an offense and are planted in a church and/or singles fellowship:__________________ Some people are solely motivated by developing their own ministry. If God puts them in a place where encouragement and recognition do not come their way, they become offended. Many times offended people uproot themselves prematurely, complain, blame the leadership, and never take the time to reflect inwardly and realize their own shortcomings.

Consider the example found in trees and plants. If a young tree could choose, it would probably choose to get out of the rain, hot sun, and wind. Roots only grow down deeper through adverse circumstances. If the gardener would uproot the tree and transplant it every time things got rough, it would never become stable and strong enough to produce fruit. Consider the parable of the sower (Mark 4): The author comments: "Once you leave the place God has chosen for you, your root system begins to dwarf. The next time it will be easier for you to flee from adversity
because you have been careful not to root yourself deeply. You end up coming to the place where you have little or no strength to endure hardship or persecution." Learn to delight yourself in the Word of God so that when adversity comes, you are not easily offended. Allow your roots to grow deep into the soil of the Word of God.

Consider Cain and Abel:(Gen. 4) Cain brought an offering to the Lord from the works of his own hands. He worked hard for it. However, it was not what the Lord required. Obedience was more important to God (and still is!). Abel brought an offering of obedience. He brought his choice
firstborn of his flock. He didn't work hard for it, but it was something he held dear to his heart. Cain became offended that the Lord rejected his offering and corrected him. He took his offense out on his brother and killed him. God then cursed Cain's land and it became barren. The same is
true of our lives. Offended Christians cut off their own ability to produce fruit and are poisoned by bitterness. These people may still experience miracles, words of utterance, strong preaching, and healing in their lives. However, these are GIFTS of the Spirit, not Fruits. WE must realize that we will be judged by our fruit, not gifts. A GIFT IS GIVEN. FRUIT IS CULTIVATED! Cain developed a "Persecution Complex". Gen. 4:14 basically says that Cain felt that everyone was out to get him! Sound familiar? The natural tendency after this takes root is to isolate yourself. Prov. 18:1 cautions us that "A man who isolates himself seeks his own desire; he rages against all wise judgment."

Let's be determined to work through our conflicts with others and grow in our character through every difficulty that comes our way. God's power will be made perfect in our weakness. It is His promise to us as we persevere.

Growing Together in His Grace,
Becky

upcoming activity....and Bait of Satan thoughts

Hey everyone!
Keep open Saturday Feb. 7 on your calendar! We are making plans to go Snow Tubing at Paoli, Indiana for 2 hours in the afternoon, then go to dinner at a special place. Let me know if that sounds good to you.
Pull up info at http://www.paolipeaks.com/tubing . It is only $22.00 for 2 hours and we can carpool there.
I hope you received my test email earlier this week. Some have said they received it but couldn't reply back to it. I am so sorry for the confusion. We are working diligently on taking care of the problems so we can communicate freely again. Please be patient and email me directly to let me know if you received this.
I have seen many of you at the PYROS prayer and worship sessions since the beginning of the fast. It has been a wonderful experience....and continues to be so. Pastor has extended the sessions through the end of the month (except there will be no 8:00-10:00pm sessions the week of Jan. 26). Please join us as often as you can.
Our Source class will resume on the first Thursday in February at 6:30 at Minors Lane, since the Pastor has asked to have a worship service in the sanctuary on Thurs. Jan. 29th again. Sorry for the delay in continuing our sessions on "The Bait of Satan", but hopefully you have been reading on in your book. I have done that. Here are excerpts from the next section we will be studying and discussing on Feb. 5.
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"How Spiritual Vagabonds are Born" Read pages 45-51 and pages 198-200.
"The Lord forbid that I should do this thing to my master, the Lord's anointed, to stretch out my hand against him, seeing he is the anointed of the Lord." so David restrained his servants with these words, and did not allow them to rise against Saul. 1 Samuel 24:6-7
I did not realize that Saul chased David for 14 years! Did you?...And we think we have had it bad?! During this horrible time, David's heart was being tested by God to see whether David would kill to establish his kingdom after the order of Saul, or whether he would allow God to establish His Throne forever in HIS OWN TIME. Only God has the right to judge and avenge (Romans 12:19) Key Points: It is wrong to do a right thing in the wrong way....and Yes, Saul deserved to be judged and punished, but by God, not by David.
TO DO: Think of a time when you took vengeance into your own hands and did not wait upon God. Describe the situation and its outcome or consequences..........
Read 1Samuel 1-5. It is shows an example of being under the authority of a disobedient leader. Remember: God placed Samuel, an innocent child, under the corrupt priesthood of Israel. However, Samuel learned to LEAN UPON, TRUST, and HEAR directly from God through that experience. God did eventually deal with the corrupt leaders. When God allows us to be in an uncomfortable place, we certainly can choose to take up an offense and run, or we can remain and learn. Bevere says truly that Offended people REACT to the offending situation and do things that appear right even though not inspired by God. WE ARE NOT CALLED TO REACT TO PEOPLE OR SITUATIONS BUT TO ACT OBEDIENTLY IN RESPONSE TO GOD. His divine purpose is to MATURE< REFINE< and STRENGTHEN us!
Ask yourself these important questions: 1. Do I run from God's refining pressure? 2. Do I complain when under pressure? 3. Do I justify my sin and condemn sin in others? 4. Do I expect spiritual leaders to be perfect when I am not? 5. Am I willing to listen to God and wait on His leading? 6. Read Isaiah 55:12. Am I willing to leave in peace?
REMEMBER: IT IS RIGHTEOUS FOR GOD TO AVENGE HIS SERVANTS. IT IS UNRIGHTEOUS FOR GOD'S SERVANTS TO AVENGE THEMSELVES!!!!!!!!!!! John Bevere, from "The Bait of Satan"
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Enjoying the journey together,
Becky

Pyros

Come to the PYROS prayer sessions at Minors Lane all day everyday or the one at Billtown the next Wednesday evening from 8:00-10:00pm. The Source will begin again at 6:30 on Thurs. Jan. 29
Thank you,
Becky