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

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