Attention Ladies

Hello Ladies,

We are so excited about starting a Tuesday Evening Bible Study for the ladies in
our Sunday School class, and really for anyone that might be interested. We
really hope that many of you will join to be challenged spiritually and to grow
in closer community. Babies are welcome to come too! Email if you have ANY
questions!!!

Here are the details!

WHAT:
A 6 week Bible Study called When God's People Pray by Jim Cymbala.  You don't
have to buy a book, and we will watch short videos on Bible Study Nights that
are 20 to 30 minutes. They are good videos that prompt discussion. We thought we
would start off with something simple that will hopefully challenge us to allow
prayer to change our lives and to get to know each other better.


WHEN:
We want to start next week, November 2nd. We would finish December 7th. Just in
time for the holidays. This study will also be great because if you have to miss
one week, you won’t be completely lost the next week.  We want to meet at a time
that will allow the most people to come. Either 6:00, 6:30, or 7:00. Let us know
which is best.

We plan to start back up in January, and pick a new Bible Study that is best for
the group.

WHERE:
Well, that is a great question. For the first meeting we would actually like to
meet at the Maxeys.  People in our Sunday School Class live everywhere! Marie
and Abbi's houses are always open, but it might be nice if we took turns hosting so that people get a break from driving.  Meeting in homes feels more personal and comfortable.

Many Blessings,

Abbi  & Marie


(Just leave a message on the blog if you have any questions)

Prayer Requests - October 25th

1.  Kimberly Dobbs – does not have feeling in her legs, making it hard to stand

 

2.  Lauren Kirk’s grandfather – in rehab hospital; making improvement

 

3.  Alexis Hill’s brother, Brett – in the Army and going to Afghanistan; not sure of his salvation

 

4.  Marie Kitchings – still looking for a job; getting discouraged

 

5.  Paul Nelson - recovering from illness.

CONTENTMENT

This week will be the last in the series about character.  The lesson is about contentment.

 

Read and think about the scripture below.  Also let's plan to discuss these two questions.

 

1.  Why are so many people so discontented so much of the time?

 

2.  What is the key to being content?

 

Have a great week.

 

Mike

 

Psalm 103:1-13 NIV (New International Version)

Of David.

    ¹ Praise the LORD, O my soul;
       all my inmost being, praise his holy name.
    ² Praise the LORD, O my soul,
       and forget not all his benefits-
    ³ who forgives all your sins
       and heals all your diseases,
    ⁴ who redeems your life from the pit
       and crowns you with love and compassion,
    ⁵ who satisfies your desires with good things
       so that your youth is renewed like the eagle's.
    ⁶ The LORD works righteousness
       and justice for all the oppressed.
    ⁷ He made known his ways to Moses,
       his deeds to the people of Israel:
    ⁸ The LORD is compassionate and gracious,
       slow to anger, abounding in love.
    ⁹ He will not always accuse,
       nor will he harbor his anger forever;
    ¹⁰ he does not treat us as our sins deserve
       or repay us according to our iniquities.
    ¹¹ For as high as the heavens are above the earth,
       so great is his love for those who fear him;
    ¹² as far as the east is from the west,
       so far has he removed our transgressions from us.
    ¹³ As a father has compassion on his children,
       so the LORD has compassion on those who fear him;

Prayer Requests - October 10

1. Lauren & Adam - (From Lauren) My grandfather, Charles, has been at MCG Hospital in Augusta since Thursday. He has an infection in his blood, his heart beat is way too high, and his prostate is very swollen. He is having more test done on Monday and we should know the exact problem and the treatment he will need tomorrow. Please keep Papa (Charles), gradmother (Joyce), all the doctors and our family in your prayers.


2.  Kimberly - Her husband should be home toward the beginning of November.  Pray for safekeeping until then and safe travel.  Also, pray that the time passes quickly for Kimberly.

3.  Amberly - Had her 6 mo. checkup for her thyroid on Monday.  Pray that there are no signs of recurrence, and that the doctor gives her a clean bill of health.

4.  Reg - Pray for Reg and his whole family as he travels to Emory in Atlanta this week.  Pray for the doctors, and pray for a peace for the family.

Lesson 5: ENDURANCE

This Sunday is the fifth lesson in the series about Character. The topic for October 10th is Endurance. Please read  the following scripture in preparation for our discussion.  I know that all of us have had, are having and/or will have numerous situations to which the scripture applies.

I look forward to seeing you  Sunday.

 

Mike

James 1:2-4 NIV (New International Version)

Trials and Temptations

    ²Consider it pure joy, my brothers, whenever you face trials of many kinds, ³because you know that the testing of your faith develops perseverance. ⁴Perseverance must finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything.
¹²Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him.

October 3rd Prayer Requests

1.  Kimberly - Pray for her little girl that has been sick for awhile and cannot kick the symptoms.

2.  Tyler - Fell off ladder at work - they think he has a broken rib.  Pray for quick healing and that he will be able to go back to work without too much pain.