There are still two spots open for College Briefing!!

What goes on at YAM?

The Gathering--a gathering of young adults trying to figure out how to make God look good 24/7
Sundays at 10 AM, on the TFB campus, in the Young Adult room

Plain wRap--a pencil and paper, bible and brain bible study
Sundays at 5 PM, at Pastor Charlie's for the summer

Experience--an alternative worship event
Every couple of months or so

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The Gathering

August 4 review

Walk . . . this way
What does it mean to be poor in spirit?
Matthew 5:3 "Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Part of the human condition (at least post-Eden) is a decided bent towards self-worship. One of the results of this is a fear of telling ourselves the truth about ourselves--of admitting to God and to ourselves how truly messed up we are. The mess inside our soul should be no surprise! I mean, that's why Jesus came, lived, died, and rose from death, right? The challenge this week is to take some time alone with God and fill a sheet of paper with your Searching Moral Inventory. When you've filled the page with all the ways you're messed up, talk honestly with God. Recognize how poor you really are. After you've talked with God about it, share your Searching Moral Inventory with someone you trust...someone who won't blab it all over town...someone who won't be shocked.

Wanna get a headstart for Sunday, August 11?

Next week we look at Matthew 5:4 "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."
Here's something to think about: What are your regrets? How have you responded to them?
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Plain wRap

Up next on August 11: Acts 7: 44-50

Wanna prep for the study?

Read the passage and note the geography, the main characters, and the storyline. Then think about what God may have been telling the Jewish
leaders who were listening to Stephen preach.
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Know God--resources for walking the walk

Every Christian has a gift to be used to build up the body of Christ. Ever wondered about your gift(s)? Check out Elmer Town's spiritual gift survey. It only takes a few minutes.