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

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