A REMINDER for all of you:
This Sunday afternoon Dec. 14 – Meet in the lobby at Billtown and we will organize our group to walk in together for the Parade of Ministries (with our AVAILABLE signs…come on…enjoy the laugh!)…..We will stay for the kids’ musical then go out for a bite to eat together. We will talk about the Christmas party over dinner.
Next Friday night Dec. 19 - 8:00-midnight - Heaven’s Estates – 7614 Heaven’s Estates
Jeremy’s number 445-5175 Becky’s number 904-955-5122
Directions: exit Gene Snyder on Bardstown Rd. and go toward town less than one mile Turn right at the light at Seatonville Road (Christian church at the corner). Go a couple of Miles on Seatonville Road and pass over the Gene Snyder. Heaven’s Estates will be the second subdivision on the right. Turn right into Heaven’s Estates and it’s the 3rd house on the right. Park along the street if you don’t want to get blocked in.
Bring $5.00 to cover the cost of the meat and a covered dish. Email what you want to bring asap.
SEE YOU ALL SUNDAY AFTERNOON AT 4:45!
This can be the Best Season of All if you keep in mind its purpose! Seek Christ.
Your friend,
Becky
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Wednesday, December 3, 2008
Bait of Satan thoughts....and Sunday Dec. 14 fellowship
I’d like for all of the singles to meet in the foyer of Billtown campus at 4:45pm on Sunday Dec. 14 and we will all walk in together as the SINGLES MINISTRY TEAM. We are going to make it really funny by carrying signs with our phone numbers on it…available for fellowship!!!!! (might as well have some fun with it) It is our church-wide christmas celebration with all ministries being introduced. Let’s all get together afterwards and go out for a light dinner, maybe at McAlisters. JOIN US FOR SOME FUN AND FELLOWSHIP THAT NIGHT.
Who Will Avenge ME?
Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the Lord. Romans 12:19
Read pages 38-43 Bait of Satan
Page 196-197 devotion
Abishai was one of David’s friends. He tried to convince David that he had many good reasons to kill Saul while he had the chance. He felt that God had given him this opportunity. He said: “God has delivered your enemy into your hand this day. Now therefore, please, let me strike him at once with the spear right to the earth; and I will not have to strike him a second time!”
However, David’s response to Abishai in I Samuel 26:9-11 was filled with God’s grace.
Consider this:
ANY SOWING OF DISCORD OR SEPARATION AMONG BRETHREN IS AN ABOMINATION TO GOD! Do you agree?
John Bevere says: “Churches split, families divide, marriages shatter, and love dies, crushed by an onslaught of words launched in hurt and frustration. Friends, family and leaders offend us using words sharpened by bitterness and anger that aim a deadly blow.EVEN THOUGH THE INFORMATION MAY BE FACTUAL AND ACCURATE, OFTEN OUR MOTIVES ARE IMPURE. ANY SOWING OF DISCORD OR SEPARATION AMONG BRETHREN IS AN ABOMINATION TO GOD (Prov. 6:16-19).
Ask God to teach you to humble yourself before those who offend you and to ask for forgiveness when you have been the offender.
I am praying that God will show us how to live a life free from the burden and consequences of holding onto offenses. During the upcoming season of prayer and fasting in January, let us really agree in prayer about this.
Your friend in Christ,
Becky
No Source class Dec. 11, Dec. 18, Dec. 25, or Jan. 1.
Remember to join us:
Sunday Dec. 14 4:45pm Billtown Ministry parade and dinner together
Friday Dec. 19 8:00pm – midnight - Annual Christmas Party
Who Will Avenge ME?
Vengeance is Mine, I will repay, says the Lord. Romans 12:19
Read pages 38-43 Bait of Satan
Page 196-197 devotion
Abishai was one of David’s friends. He tried to convince David that he had many good reasons to kill Saul while he had the chance. He felt that God had given him this opportunity. He said: “God has delivered your enemy into your hand this day. Now therefore, please, let me strike him at once with the spear right to the earth; and I will not have to strike him a second time!”
However, David’s response to Abishai in I Samuel 26:9-11 was filled with God’s grace.
Consider this:
ANY SOWING OF DISCORD OR SEPARATION AMONG BRETHREN IS AN ABOMINATION TO GOD! Do you agree?
John Bevere says: “Churches split, families divide, marriages shatter, and love dies, crushed by an onslaught of words launched in hurt and frustration. Friends, family and leaders offend us using words sharpened by bitterness and anger that aim a deadly blow.EVEN THOUGH THE INFORMATION MAY BE FACTUAL AND ACCURATE, OFTEN OUR MOTIVES ARE IMPURE. ANY SOWING OF DISCORD OR SEPARATION AMONG BRETHREN IS AN ABOMINATION TO GOD (Prov. 6:16-19).
Ask God to teach you to humble yourself before those who offend you and to ask for forgiveness when you have been the offender.
I am praying that God will show us how to live a life free from the burden and consequences of holding onto offenses. During the upcoming season of prayer and fasting in January, let us really agree in prayer about this.
Your friend in Christ,
Becky
No Source class Dec. 11, Dec. 18, Dec. 25, or Jan. 1.
Remember to join us:
Sunday Dec. 14 4:45pm Billtown Ministry parade and dinner together
Friday Dec. 19 8:00pm – midnight - Annual Christmas Party
Christmas Party and Source Update
The location of our party on Friday Dec. 19 at 8:00pm is:
7614 Heaven's Estates
From Bardstown Road, take Seatonville Road south, cross over the Gene Snyder, look for Heaven's Estates on the right, turn right and it is the 3rd drive on the right. This is the home of Jeremy Cassady. We will send contact numbers soon. Just bring yourself, $5.00, one dish (dessert, vegetable, casserole, 2 liters, etc.), and an anticipation of a great time with friends.
Rsvp to me asap.
We will meet for our Source group tomorrow night Dec. 4 at 6:30 at Minors Lane. We will take a break after that until January 8 due to the holidays.
Thoughts on "Who will Avenge me?" will be sent today. WE will discuss this section tomorrow night.
Looking forward to seeing you soon,
Becky
7614 Heaven's Estates
From Bardstown Road, take Seatonville Road south, cross over the Gene Snyder, look for Heaven's Estates on the right, turn right and it is the 3rd drive on the right. This is the home of Jeremy Cassady. We will send contact numbers soon. Just bring yourself, $5.00, one dish (dessert, vegetable, casserole, 2 liters, etc.), and an anticipation of a great time with friends.
Rsvp to me asap.
We will meet for our Source group tomorrow night Dec. 4 at 6:30 at Minors Lane. We will take a break after that until January 8 due to the holidays.
Thoughts on "Who will Avenge me?" will be sent today. WE will discuss this section tomorrow night.
Looking forward to seeing you soon,
Becky
Thursday, November 20, 2008
"Bait of Satan".... thoughts to consider this week
"WHEN REJECTED BY A FATHER"
Read pages 33-38 and pages 193-195 "Bait of Satan" by John Bevere
Read I Samuel 16-31.
Malachi 4:6 "And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,
and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the
earth with a curse."
John Bevere, in this section of his book, is referring to any leader God
puts over us when he speaks of "fathers" (not just biological fathers).
These are the people we trust to love, train, nurture, and care for us.
Think of the "fathers" in the past from whom you have experienced rejection:
Biological father, church staff, boss, close friend, stepfather, elder,
teacher, pastor, deacon, or leader.
Saul's rejection of David is one biblical example of a father's rejection.
(re-read the story)
As you read the story, write down the ways David could have been tempted to
take up an offense against Saul:
1.
2.
3.
Complete these sentences:
David treated Saul_________________________.
Instead of revenge, David _________________________.
Think about this: Saul enjoyed the success of David until he saw David's
success as a threat to him. See what insecurity does to your call as a
leader?!
Read I Samuel 24:11 and complete these sentences:
When someone attacks me, God wants me to _______________________________.
When someone rejects me, God wants me to
_________________________________________.
Consider: If your father figure or leader is doing something sinful and
wrong, instead of being offended, pray for that person. God will correct
him----that's His job, not yours. Remember, you are just called to serve
with a pure heart. Refuse to clutter up your own heart with the sin of
offense due to other people's insecurities.
Prayer: God, Help us to release to You our feelings of offense. We do not
want a cluttered heart that is not sensitive to your touch. We choose this
day to follow Your example in scripture as You lived the life of a servant
of God. We will choose to pray for those who have rejected us and pray for
your mercy to cover their lives. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Let's grow in God together,
Becky
******ADDED EVENT:
Sunday evening Dec. 14 -----Be at Billtown campus around 4:45. This is our
big Church-wide Christmas celebration and we will walk in together as the
Singles Ministry. (Let's plan some really funny signs to carry!) Then,
let's go out for coffee or dinner afterwards. You choose the place! It'll
be a great time.
Read pages 33-38 and pages 193-195 "Bait of Satan" by John Bevere
Read I Samuel 16-31.
Malachi 4:6 "And he will turn the hearts of the fathers to the children,
and the hearts of the children to their fathers, lest I come and strike the
earth with a curse."
John Bevere, in this section of his book, is referring to any leader God
puts over us when he speaks of "fathers" (not just biological fathers).
These are the people we trust to love, train, nurture, and care for us.
Think of the "fathers" in the past from whom you have experienced rejection:
Biological father, church staff, boss, close friend, stepfather, elder,
teacher, pastor, deacon, or leader.
Saul's rejection of David is one biblical example of a father's rejection.
(re-read the story)
As you read the story, write down the ways David could have been tempted to
take up an offense against Saul:
1.
2.
3.
Complete these sentences:
David treated Saul_________________________.
Instead of revenge, David _________________________.
Think about this: Saul enjoyed the success of David until he saw David's
success as a threat to him. See what insecurity does to your call as a
leader?!
Read I Samuel 24:11 and complete these sentences:
When someone attacks me, God wants me to _______________________________.
When someone rejects me, God wants me to
_________________________________________.
Consider: If your father figure or leader is doing something sinful and
wrong, instead of being offended, pray for that person. God will correct
him----that's His job, not yours. Remember, you are just called to serve
with a pure heart. Refuse to clutter up your own heart with the sin of
offense due to other people's insecurities.
Prayer: God, Help us to release to You our feelings of offense. We do not
want a cluttered heart that is not sensitive to your touch. We choose this
day to follow Your example in scripture as You lived the life of a servant
of God. We will choose to pray for those who have rejected us and pray for
your mercy to cover their lives. In Jesus' Name, Amen.
Let's grow in God together,
Becky
******ADDED EVENT:
Sunday evening Dec. 14 -----Be at Billtown campus around 4:45. This is our
big Church-wide Christmas celebration and we will walk in together as the
Singles Ministry. (Let's plan some really funny signs to carry!) Then,
let's go out for coffee or dinner afterwards. You choose the place! It'll
be a great time.
Update on Events
It was great to have so many of you join us for bowling and fellowship thispast Friday night. Here's who attended: Barb O, Gina, Rashanda, Pat S., Tom H., Earl, DeAnne, Jennifer, Eddie,Vance, Larry R., Christine, Phillip, Lonnie, Sharon, Becky, Barb C., Evelyn,John, Tom F., Sean, David and Josh. Some of the scores were around 140..andsome hovered around 55. No matter the score, we certainly had some laughs,good conversation, and exercise.
Mark your calendar for our Annual Singles Christmas Party from 8:00 -midnight on Friday December 19 at the home of Jeremy Cassidy. We will giveyou specific directions soon. We will only ask everyone that can to bring$5.00 each to cover the meats and decorations PLUS a covered dish(dessert, bread, casserole, salad, or vegetable). We can sign up throughemail. This is always a well-attended, super fun event. Join us.
"The Bait of Satan" devotional will be emailed to you in less than an hour.If you can't attend the Source meeting at Minors Lane tonight at 6:30, thenread over the notes and study the scriptures this week. It will change yourlife! Remember to count your blessings this week especially.. Remembering the goodness of the Lord,Becky
NO SOURCE CLASS ON THURSDAY EVENING OF THANKSGIVING DAY. COME OUT AT 7:00AM, HOWEVER, THANKSGIVING MORNING TO BILLTOWN CAMPUS FOR AN HOUR CELEBRATIONTO OFFER OUR THANKS TO GOD.
Mark your calendar for our Annual Singles Christmas Party from 8:00 -midnight on Friday December 19 at the home of Jeremy Cassidy. We will giveyou specific directions soon. We will only ask everyone that can to bring$5.00 each to cover the meats and decorations PLUS a covered dish(dessert, bread, casserole, salad, or vegetable). We can sign up throughemail. This is always a well-attended, super fun event. Join us.
"The Bait of Satan" devotional will be emailed to you in less than an hour.If you can't attend the Source meeting at Minors Lane tonight at 6:30, thenread over the notes and study the scriptures this week. It will change yourlife! Remember to count your blessings this week especially.. Remembering the goodness of the Lord,Becky
NO SOURCE CLASS ON THURSDAY EVENING OF THANKSGIVING DAY. COME OUT AT 7:00AM, HOWEVER, THANKSGIVING MORNING TO BILLTOWN CAMPUS FOR AN HOUR CELEBRATIONTO OFFER OUR THANKS TO GOD.
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
Bowling This Friday
Meet us at: KING PIN 9525 Taylorsville Road.
This Friday November 14
Around 8:00pm (we will bowl for a couple of hours then go for coffeesomewhere)
719-5464 (King Pin) 904-955-5122 (Becky)
Cost: $4.35/person/game $3.75 shoe rental
Let me know if you are coming and I will reserve some lanes that are notbeing used for leagues.
Come out and have a great time! Invite a friend. Becky
(Join us Thursday night at 6:30 minors Lane for "Bait of Satan" source groupdiscussion. Topic this week: "When Rejected by a Father".
Wednesday, October 29, 2008
Thoughts from "The Bait of Satan" for Oct. 29
Thank you to all who have taken time to respond to last week's comments. We
also had a large group at our Source meeting this past Thursday. We will
meet again tomorrow night (Oct. 30) at 6:30 at Minor Lane in the Fellowship
Hall. NO SOURCE MEETING NEXT THURSDAY NOV. 6 due to Team Impact at Billtown
Campus at 6:30 that evening.
Please read pages 23-26 and Day 5 Devotions(p. 188-189) How could This
happen to Me?
Genesis 50:19-20 Joseph said to them."But as for you, you meant evil
against me; but God meant it for good."
The author, John Bevere, categorizes offended people in two groups: those
who have been genuinely mistreated, and those who think they have been
mistreated but actually were not. Our question to consider this week is:
Do you have the right to be offended when you have been genuinely
mistreated?
Please read Genesis 37 - 48 and evaluate Joseph's words and actions.
How did Joseph respond to each circumstance?
Did he become offended or did he forgive? Did he blame others for his
circumstances or did he trust God? Did he seek revenge or did he seek to be
reconciled?
How did Jesus respond to his abusers?
Did Joseph and Jesus have the right to be offended?
KEY: Satan hopes we will take his bait of offense so that he will have a
foothold into our lives.
If we don't take the bait, then Satan cannot touch us!
Ask God for the wisdom of Joseph to avoid taking offense and to trust Him
instead of blaming others or circumstances for difficulties in life.
We will consider next week the question: Is God really in Control?
Stay tuned here!
Praying for you,
Becky
******don't' forget Friday November 14 8:00pm - 11:00pm Singles Bowling Night. Mark your calendar and join us!
Check out the pictures of our last biking activity at
http://evangelsingles.blogspot.com/ <http://evangelsingles.blogspot.com/>
Thanks. Tom and Doris.
also had a large group at our Source meeting this past Thursday. We will
meet again tomorrow night (Oct. 30) at 6:30 at Minor Lane in the Fellowship
Hall. NO SOURCE MEETING NEXT THURSDAY NOV. 6 due to Team Impact at Billtown
Campus at 6:30 that evening.
Please read pages 23-26 and Day 5 Devotions(p. 188-189) How could This
happen to Me?
Genesis 50:19-20 Joseph said to them."But as for you, you meant evil
against me; but God meant it for good."
The author, John Bevere, categorizes offended people in two groups: those
who have been genuinely mistreated, and those who think they have been
mistreated but actually were not. Our question to consider this week is:
Do you have the right to be offended when you have been genuinely
mistreated?
Please read Genesis 37 - 48 and evaluate Joseph's words and actions.
How did Joseph respond to each circumstance?
Did he become offended or did he forgive? Did he blame others for his
circumstances or did he trust God? Did he seek revenge or did he seek to be
reconciled?
How did Jesus respond to his abusers?
Did Joseph and Jesus have the right to be offended?
KEY: Satan hopes we will take his bait of offense so that he will have a
foothold into our lives.
If we don't take the bait, then Satan cannot touch us!
Ask God for the wisdom of Joseph to avoid taking offense and to trust Him
instead of blaming others or circumstances for difficulties in life.
We will consider next week the question: Is God really in Control?
Stay tuned here!
Praying for you,
Becky
******don't' forget Friday November 14 8:00pm - 11:00pm Singles Bowling Night. Mark your calendar and join us!
Check out the pictures of our last biking activity at
http://evangelsingles.blogspot.com/ <http://evangelsingles.blogspot.com/>
Thanks. Tom and Doris.
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