Sunday, January 29, 2012

01/29/12 - Not a Fan - Holy Spirit

Shamblin filled in admirably for Bell as the appointed "Rick of the Day".

Visitors
  • Donna Bailey's sister, Dianne, visiting from Lubbock
  • Marie's & Andy's son Ryan (fresh off a sleepover that involved little sleep)
Announcements
  • LCI - Several class members participated in the successful Large Church Initiative event.  Clayton was effusive in his praise of the congregation.
  • Melinda reports that our good friend and former teacher Paul Escamilla sent his regards during his visit to LCI.
  • Class officers' meeting next Sunday after class.
Joys & Concerns
  • Melinda's uncle starts treatment for esophageal cancer this week.  He received some good news recently about the treatment and his prognosis.
  • Steve Tesmer's dad passed yesterday after a battle with Parkinson's.
Bible Verses
  • Acts 1:8-9  Jesus speaks to His disciples for the last time, promising He will send the Holy Spirit. He's then lifted to Heaven.
  • John 16:7  Jesus tells the disciples He must leave them in order to send the Helper (the Holy Spirit) to them.
Themes
  • Continued the study of "Not a Fan" by Kyle Idleman
  • Do you believe in the goodness of God?  What's the result if you truly do?
  • Sometimes, the Holy Spirit is the forgotten member of the Trinity.
  • How hard must it have been for the Israelites to follow God without the Holy Spirit?
  • Are you self-empowered or spirit-filled?  There ain't room for the both of 'em.
Next Week
  • Discussion of our potential role in the church's leadership program and vision.
Coming Soon - Lenten Study "The Disciples: 12 Ordinary Men" presented by Clay
Date Lesson
Feb 26 Introduction
Mar 4 Peter, John
Mar 11 James, Andrew, Philip
Mar 18 Nathanael, Matthew, Thomas
Mar 25 James the Lesser, Simon the Zealot, Judas (not Iscariot)
Apr 1 Judas Iscariot

Sunday, January 22, 2012

01/22/12 - Not a Fan

Visitors
  • Melinda's Mom
Announcements
  • 3 bands concert (Eric Michael [we know him as Eric Czechowski], Josh Wilson, Jars of Clay), 7:00 on 01/23/12
  • Dave Ramsey program starts Feb 1
  • Rodney Whitfield is teaching Methodism 101, coming soon
  • Joplin, MO work camp, May 13-19, contact Joy Anderson
  • Feb 5: Class leadership project discussion
Joys & Concerns
  • Jana Bell's Dad's wife passed suddenly
  • Jana Dodson's son started private school
  • Jerry Wolfe's son-in-law had a stent put in
  • Marie Moore's sister is ailing & the doctors are trying to diagnose the issue
  • FUMCR is hosting the Large Church Initiative (LCI) this week. Pray for the staff, volunteers, guests, and presenters (one of which is our own Melinda Lawrence)
Bible Verse
  • Matthew 23 - "Woe to you Pharisees, hypocrites!"
Themes
  • Continued the discussion of the book "Not a Fan" by Kyle Idleman
  • Are we following Jesus or are we following the rules?
  • There comes a time when you have to choose for yourself.
  • We played with whiffle balls. In church. How's that for not following the rules?
  • Legalism vs. Love
  • Guilt vs. Grace
Next Week
  • Join us next week when we continue the study of "Not a Fan" with a discussion on Self-empowered vs. Spirit-filled