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
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Wednesday, March 18, 2009
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.
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.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
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
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
***********
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
Friday, January 23, 2009
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.
______________________________
"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
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.
______________________________
"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"
_______________________________________
Enjoying the journey together,
Becky
Saturday, January 17, 2009
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
Thank you,
Becky
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
This Sunday and next Friday
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
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 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
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