The eNews Week of April 25, 2004
If you would like to contribute to the YAM eNews, send an email to tfbyam1@hotmail.com.
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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK
REGULAR HAPPENINGS
CONCERTS IN SO-CAL
HOLY WORLDLINESS—INPUT: Commercial Culture
EVENT SUGGESTIONS
SUNDAY GATHERING—The Relationship Principles of Jesus, Part 2
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REGULAR HAPPENINGS
WORSHIP @ 8:45 am—Main Worship Center
EAT, Last Sunday @ 11:45 am
Next EAT is May 30
Meet in the TFB patio
SUNDAY GATHERING @ 10 am on Sundays—TFB College Room
BIBLE STUDY @ 7:15-9:00 pm on Tuesdays— TFB College Room
Current Study: Learning Jesus in the Gospel According to Mark
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CONCERTS IN SO-CAL
POD, June 16 at the Wiltern Theater & June 20 at Soma
Fish Fest, July 25 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
Information courtesy of Transparent Productions
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HOLY WORLDLINESS—INPUT: Commercial Culture
What's the point of being a light in a lighted room when there is so much darkness outside?
Commercials are a good place to start our look at the world and holiness. Why? Advertisers put millions of dollars of research into commercials in an attempt to influence culture—in fact, to create culture. Here’s what Transparency Now* says about commercials:
In advertising, we “…find art and technology being used to create simulations that tell stories in an effort to evoke desired reactions from audiences.
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“Commercials create invented "worlds" based on fantasy and desire. To achieve their effects, they engage in the new production process of high-tech capitalism, which is to turn everything into an image.
“This process is very evident in what happens to the actors -- they are turned into simplified human images. Their role is to become characters in false utopias so they can act as living sales pitches for products.”
Read the whole article here.
[*Transparency Now is a website run by a journalist, Ken Sanes, who “created Transparency in 1997 to offer a portion of what is now two and a half decades of writing on the media, popular culture, ethics, politics and human nature.”]
This week as you watch TV or read magazines or billboards, consider the following questions:
What was your initial reaction to the commercial?
Why do you think you reacted that way?
What is attractive here? To whom? How is it made attractive?
What basic human needs are portrayed?
How does the product or service fulfill those needs?
How does the product or service stimulate those needs?
What insight does the commercial give into how people see life, meaning, and reality?
How does the commercial's perspective compare with the biblical perspective of life, meaning, and reality?
That brings up another question: what is the bible’s perspective on the world? Read through these verses (don’t stop until you’re done) and see if you can come up with a summary:
Genesis 1:4, 10, 12, 18, 21, 25, 31
Genesis 1:26-28
1 John 2:15-17
Colossians 1:15-17
John 3:16
Revelation 11:15
Ephesians 1:9-12
John 9:5
John 17:14-18
What is the bible’s perspective of the world?
How can we be both holy and worldly? Should we?
Wanna think some more? Check out these articles at Relevant Magazine and other resources
Holy Worldliness, Part One
Holy Worldliness, Part Two
Relevant Magazine's progressive culture page
The Mueller article
Faith and Culture links
Ransom Fellowship
questions to ask about film/tv/etc
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EVENT SUGGESTIONS
BBQ at a Park
Beach Days—hanging out or worship
Wednesday Bingo
Maritime Museum
Horse racing
Bowling night (last went 1/30/04)
Food night
Summer at a lake
Camping at Catalina
Road Trip
Super bowl
Baseball
Hockey
Basketball
El Capitan
Yosemite
Mini-Golf
Have a suggestion? Send an email to tfbyam1@hotmail.com or share your idea at one of the gatherings: Sunday 10 am or Tuesday 8 pm
Would you like to get involved in planning an event? …are you ready?... Send an email to tfbyam1@hotmail.com or share your idea at one of the gatherings: Sunday 10 am or Tuesday 8 pm
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SUNDAY GATHERING—The Relationship Principles of Jesus, Part 2
YOUR HEART IS AS IMPORTANT AS YOUR ACTIONS
Matthew 5 & 1 Corinthians 13
Pastor Charlie
GIVE YOUR HEART PRIORITY. Matthew 5:21-24
TAKE YOUR HEART SERIOUSLY. Matthew 5:30
TREAT YOUR HEART PRACTICALLY. 1 Corinthians 13
1) Be PATIENT with others. “Love is patient.”
2) Be KIND to others. “Love is kind.” Ephesians 4:32
3) Be HUMBLE with others. “Love doesn’t envy. It doesn’t boast. It isn’t proud.”
John 13
4) Be HELPFUL to others. “Love isn’t selfish.”
Love isn’t rude.
It’s not self-seeking.
It’s not easily angered.
It keeps no record of wrong.
“Let’s not get tired of doing what’s right for after awhile we will reap a harvest of blessing if we don’t get tired and discouraged and give up” (Galatians 6:9, NIV).
Next week – Love your spiritual family like Christ loves you.
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The eNews Week of April 18, 2004
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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK
REGULAR HAPPENINGS
WHY CHANGE?
CONCERTS IN SO-CAL
HOLY WORLDLINESS
EVENT SUGGESTIONS
SUNDAY GATHERING—The Relationship Principles of Jesus, Part 1
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REGULAR HAPPENINGS
WORSHIP @ 8:45 am—Main Worship Center
EAT, Last Sunday @ 11:45 am
Next EAT is April 25
Meet in the TFB patio
SUNDAY GATHERING @ 10 am on Sundays—TFB College Room
BIBLE STUDY @ 7:15-9:00 pm on Tuesdays— TFB College Room
Current Study: Learning Jesus in the Gospel According to Mark
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CONCERTS IN SO-CAL
POD, June 16 at the Wiltern Theater & June 20 at Soma
Fish Fest, July 25 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
Information courtesy of Transparent Productions
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HOLY WORLDLINESS
Starts: April 25
We’ll probably have more questions than answers, so here are some questions to get us started:
What's the point of being a light in a lighted room when there is so much darkness outside?
What does it look like to live a holy life on behalf of Jesus for the sake of the world?
How can we enjoy God’s creation and remain pure?
How can we tell truth from falsehood?
Wanna know more? Check out these articles at Relevant Magazine
Holy Worldliness, Part One
Holy Worldliness, Part Two
Relevant Magazine's progressive culture page
More stuff...
good article article
Faith and Culture links
cultural "exegesis" website
questions to ask about film/tv/etc
Beginning April 25, these discussions will take a serious look at Scripture and at culture, as we help each other figure out how to be in the world, but not of it.
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EVENT SUGGESTIONS
BBQ at a Park
Beach Days—hanging out or worship
Wednesday Bingo
Maritime Museum
Horse racing
Bowling night (last went 1/30/04)
Food night
Summer at a lake
Camping at Catalina
Road Trip
Super bowl
Baseball
Hockey
Basketball
El Capitan
Yosemite
Mini-Golf
Have a suggestion? Send an email to tfbyam1@hotmail.com or share your idea at one of the gatherings: Sunday 10 am or Tuesday 8 pm
Would you like to get involved in planning an event? …are you ready?... Send an email to tfbyam1@hotmail.com or share your idea at one of the gatherings: Sunday 10 am or Tuesday 8 pm
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SUNDAY GATHERING—The Relationship Principles of Jesus, Part 1
PLACE THE HIGHEST VALUE ON YOUR RELATIONSHIPS
Mark 12:28-31
Pastor Charlie
Mark 12:28-31
“God does not demand of me that I accomplish great things. He does demand of me that I strive for excellence in my relationships.” (Ted Engstrom)
Valuing your relationship with God means . . .
Loving Him with all your heart! Your heart is where you FEEL.
Loving Him with all your mind! Your mind is where you THINK. Philippians 4:8
Loving him with all your soul! Your soul is where you DECIDE.
Loving Him with all your strength! Your strength is where you ACT.
Valuing your relationship with others
What is worth my time? Luke 10:40-42
Who is worth my trust? Luke 10:30-35
“To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly be broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal. Wrap it carefully around with hobbies and little luxuries. Avoid all entanglements. Lock it up safe in the casket of your selfishness. But in that casket – safe, dark, motionless, airless – it will change. It will not be broken. It will become unbreakable, impenetrable, irredeemable.” (C.S. Lewis)
Who is worth more? Matthew 10:29-31
Who do I need to schedule time for?
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The eNews Week of April 11, 2004
If you would like to contribute to the YAM eNews, send an email to tfbyam1@hotmail.com.
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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK
REGULAR HAPPENINGS
CONCERTS IN SOCAL
HOLY WORLDLINESS
EVENT SUGGESTIONS
SUNDAY GATHERING—About Jesus, Part 6
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REGULAR HAPPENINGS
WORSHIP @ 8:45 am—Main Worship Center
EAT, Last Sunday @ 11:45 am
Next EAT is April 25
Meet in the TFB patio
SUNDAY GATHERING @ 10 am on Sundays—TFB College Room
BIBLE STUDY @ 7:15-9:00 pm on Tuesdays— TFB College Room
Current Study: Learning Jesus in the Gospel According to Mark
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CONCERTS IN SOCAL
Noise Ratchet, April 15 at Chain Reaction
POD, June 16 at the Wiltern Theater & June 20 at Soma
Fish Fest, July 25 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
Information courtesy of Transparent Productions
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HOLY WORLDLINESS
Starts: April 25
We’ll probably have more questions than answers, so here are some questions to get us started:
What's the point of being a light in a lighted room when there is so much darkness outside?
What does it look like to live a holy life on behalf of Jesus for the sake of the world?
How can we enjoy God’s creation and remain pure?
How can we tell truth from falsehood?
Wanna know more? Check out these articles at Relevant Magazine
Holy Worldliness, Part One
Holy Worldliness, Part Two
Beginning April 25, these discussions will take a serious look at Scripture and at culture, as we help each other figure out how to be in the world, but not of it.
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EVENT SUGGESTIONS
BBQ at a Park
Beach Days—hanging out or worship
Wednesday Bingo
Maritime Museum
Horse racing
Bowling night (last went 1/30/04)
Food night
Summer at a lake
Camping at Catalina
Road Trip
Super bowl
Baseball
Hockey
Basketball
El Capitan
Yosemite
Mini-Golf
Have a suggestion? Send an email to tfbyam1@hotmail.com or share your idea at one of the gatherings: Sunday 10 am or Tuesday 8 pm
Would you like to get involved in planning an event? …are you ready?... Send an email to tfbyam1@hotmail.com or share your idea at one of the gatherings: Sunday 10 am or Tuesday 8 pm
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SUNDAY GATHERING—About Jesus, Part 6
WHAT JESUS DID – HE ROSE FROM THE DEAD
Pastor Charlie
April 11, 2004
THEORY #1 - JESUS’ BODY WAS STOLEN. Matthew 28:2-4, 11-15; John 20:8,9
THEORY #2 - THE WOMEN WENT TO THE WRONG TOMB.
THEORY #3 - JESUS’ RESURRECTION WAS AN HALLUCINATION. John 20:24-28
THE TRUTH – JESUS ROSE FROM THE DEAD.
Jesus Predicted It. Matthew 16:21; Matthew 17:22,23; Matthew 26:32; Matthew 27:62,63
Eye-witnesses Saw It. 1 Corinthians 15:3-8
History Supports It. Acts 2:22-24
"I say unequivocally that the evidence for the resurrection of Jesus Christ is so overwhelming that it compels acceptance by proof which leaves absolutely no room for doubt." (Sir Lionel Luckhoo)
1 Corinthians 15:17; John 14:6; John 1:12
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The eNews Week of April 4, 2004
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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK
RESURRECTION SUNDAY!!
REGULAR HAPPENINGS
CONCERTS IN SOCAL
WHAT WOULD YOU DO…
EVENT SUGGESTIONS
SUNDAY GATHERING— About Jesus, part 5
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RESURRECTION SUNDAY!!
WORSHIP @ 9:00 am—Main Worship Center
FOOD & HANGING OUT following Worship—Patio and College Room
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REGULAR HAPPENINGS
WORSHIP @ 8:45 am—Main Worship Center
EAT, Last Sunday @ 11:45 am
Next EAT is April 25
Meet in the TFB patio
SUNDAY GATHERING @ 10 am on Sundays—TFB College Room
BIBLE STUDY @ 7:15-9:00 pm on Tuesdays— TFB College Room
Current Study: Learning Jesus in the Gospel According to Mark
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CONCERTS IN SOCAL
Noise Ratchet, April 15 at Chain Reaction
POD, June 16 at the Wiltern Theater & June 20 at Soma
Fish Fest, July 25 at Verizon Wireless Amphitheater
Information courtesy of Transparent Productions
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WHAT WOULD YOU DO…
…to encourage better accountability?
…to know each other better?
…to be welcoming?
It's our job because it's who we are. Take a look at 2 Corinthians 5:17-6:4.
Foundational Ideas
1) Who we are and what we do flows from God, not from ourselves (5:17-19). Those who trust in Christ are new creatures with the task of spreading the news of reconciliation to fellow believers and others.
2) Who we are in Christ determines what we do (5:20-6:4). Through Christ, we have become and are becoming the righteousness of God in Christ. Righteousness is not merely what we do; it is who we are. Being righteousness, we work together with God and we don't let God's grace just sit there. We give no reason for offense and we prove ourselves to be his servants.
Look back at the questions above. How can we leverage our activity to help our fellowbelievers and others to become reconciled with God and become his righteousness?
Put your thoughts in the comments space.
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EVENT SUGGESTIONS
NEW THIS WEEK:
BBQ at a Park
Beach Days—hanging out or worship
Wednesday Bingo
Maritime Museum
Horse racing
Bowling night (last went 1/30/04)
Food night
Summer at a lake
Camping at Catalina
Road Trip
Super bowl
Baseball
Hockey
Basketball
El Capitan
Yosemite
Mini-Golf
Have a suggestion? Send an email to tfbyam1@hotmail.com or share your idea at one of the gatherings: Sunday 10 am or Tuesday 8 pm
Would you like to get involved in planning an event? …are you ready?... Send an email to tfbyam1@hotmail.com or share your idea at one of the gatherings: Sunday 10 am or Tuesday 8 pm
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SUNDAY GATHERING— About Jesus, part 5
About Jesus, part 5
WHAT JESUS DID – HE DIED IN YOUR PLACE
2 Corinthians 5:21
Pastor Charlie
April 4, 2004
FALSE CLAIM #1 – JESUS WAS NOT SUPPOSED TO DIE.
Matthew 20:28
FALSE CLAIM #2 – JESUS DID NOT REALLY DIE ON THE CROSS.
FALSE CLAIM #3 – JESUS WAS NEVER ACTUALLY CRUCIFIED.
THE TRUTH – JESUS DIED ON THE CROSS IN YOUR PLACE.
2 Corinthians 5:21; 1 Peter 2:24; Isaiah 53:4-6
The beneficiaries of Christ’s death are those who believe.
John 1:12; John 3:16; Romans 10:9; Ephesians 2:8, 9
The benefactor is God Himself.
John 3:16; Romans 5:8; Hebrews 10:11
Our substitute is Jesus Himself.
Romans 3:23; Hebrews 4:15; Isaiah 53:4-6; John 10:18
The benefit is becoming righteous in God’s sight.
Philippians 3:9
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