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 led by Laura, Sundays at 5 PM, on the TFB campus through September October 6

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

Eating together--some planned, some unplanned

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UPCOMING EVENTS

Hermen Who? through October 6, Sundays, 5 pm, “Friends in Christ” room
Lunch, Sunday, September 15, noonish, location to be announced (any ideas?)
40 Days of Purpose kick-off event, October 12, 10 am

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SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 15

8:45 am Worship--Worship Center
10:00 am Gathering—Young Adult room
5:00 pm Plain wRap—Friends in Christ room

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THE GATHERING (A.K.A. Sunday School)

Walk . . . this way
Have mercy
Matthew 5:7 "God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy."

What exactly is mercy? A common definition is "getting what you do not deserve." That's not a bad def, but there is more. What does mercy mean when God commands us to do it? Basically, it's doing good stuff for people because they are people, made in God's image, not to get anything for yourself. So here's the assignment for the week: 1- take a piece of paper and make two columns; 2- in the first column write the names of everyone you meet on a regular basis (more than just in passing--people you actually talk with); 3- in the second column, list their needs--this is the toughy; 4- choose one or two and do something this week to fill their need--it should be tangible (in other words, don't choose to 'feel better' about the person--actually DO something for them!) and achievable (for example, if a friend owes money on their car, don't offer to pay it unless you actually have the cash in hand--unlikely, eh?--so, do something you CAN do!); 5- if possible, do this in secret!

Get a headstart on September 15-- Matthew 5:8 "God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God." Before God, this is inner (soul) righteousness. Here's the question: since we've moved to the other side of the mountain, where the beatitudes deal with our human relationships, what does it mean to be pure in heart with our friends and family???

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PLAIN WRAP UPDATE:

Well, we have started our whirlwind tour of hermeneutics. Yesterday was Week One--who is hermen and how did he get here. We need hermeneutics because the bible was written at least 1900 years ago by people in a vastly different culture, and the events took place over a span of thousands of years, in many different countries. Knowing that, even in our time, you need context and rules to understand something (for instance is a boot footwear or the trunk of your car? depends on who you ask), we really need rules to understand the bible. Wanna see for yourself? Look up Galatians 5:24 in a bunch of translations and see how the word sarx (translated 'flesh' in King James and New American Standard) is translated.

Next study is September 15. Hermen Who? Week Two

Wanna prep for the study? Read II John. Write a big idea (a sentence stating what the letter is about). Then divide the letter into paragraphs (use the ones in your translation) and try to figure out how each paragraph relates to the big idea.

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FUNNIES

Rules of Etiquette for inexperienced Cats.

If you have an upset stomach get into a chair quickly. If you cannot manage this in time, get to an oriental rug. Or shag is good.

Determine quickly which guest hates cats. Sit on that lap during the evening. He wouldn't dare push you off, and will even call you "nice Kitty". If you can arrange to have cat food on your breath, so much the better.

For sitting on laps or rubbing against trouser legs select colors that contrast with your own.

Always accompany guests to the bathroom. It ’s not necessary to do anything, just sit and stare.

For guests who say "I love kitties" be ready with aloof disdain, claws applied to stockings or a quick nip on the ankles.

Do not allow closed doors in any room. To get one open, stand on hind legs and hammer with forepaws. Once the door is opened for you it is not necessary to use it. You can change your mind. When you have ordered an outside door opened, stand half in and half out and think about several things. This is particularly important during very cold weather or mosquito season.

If one person is busy and the other idle, sit with the busy one. For book readers get close under the chin unless you can lie across the book itself.

For ladies knitting, curl quietly into the lap and pretend to doze. Then reach out and slap knitting needles sharply. This is what she calls a dropped stitch. She will try to distract you. Ignore it.

For People doing homework, sit on the paper being worked on. After being removed for the second time, push anything moveable off the table, i.e., pens, pencils, stamps etc. one at a time.

Get enough sleep during the daytime so that you are fresh for playing at night between 2-4am.


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