The eNews Week of June 27, 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
CARE Food Packing—Saturday, July 3
COLLEGE BRIEFING!!! September 3-6
JULY 4 COMBINED WORSHIP AND BBQ
HOLY WORLDLINESS— Who are we?
SUNDAY SERMON NOTES—How Old Would God Say You Are?
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REGULAR HAPPENINGS
WORSHIP @ 8:45 am—Main Worship Center
EAT, Last Sunday @ 11:45 am
Next EAT is July 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
This week: Mark 10
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CARE Food Packing—Saturday, July 3
July 3
at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
Meet at the Green Line train station at Redondo and Marine at 7:45 sharp!!
(the train waits for no one… trust me…)
We’ll be packing LOTS of food packs for mothers with kids.
What to Bring and What to Wear
- We’re takin’ the train, so bring $3 for transportation.
- Close-toed shoes, no heels.
- Bring only what you can put in your pockets (purses/backpacks are not a wise idea)
- Work clothes—there’s some dust involved :-)
- And, finally, bring a well-rested self ready to work and have fun!
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COLLEGE BRIEFING!!! September 3-6
Cost: $160
Place: Forest Home (we’re staying in Main Camp this year!!)
Speaker: Bryan Loritts
Host: Jason Djang
Band: Plumbline
Sign-ups begin June 6
For details click here.
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JULY 4 COMBINED WORSHIP AND BBQ
Worship Gathering: 10 am
BBQ immediately following ($10/family; $3/individual)
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HOLY WORLDLINESS— Who are we?
What's the point of being a light in a lighted room when there is so much darkness outside?
June 27
Jeremiah 29:4-7 Are WE exiles? If so, how should we act in this foreign country?
• v. 4 Exiles are captive persons forced to live somewhere other than home.
• v. 5-6 Live life where you are.
• v.7 Be agents of God’s shalom where you are.
What’s shalom?
completeness, soundness, welfare, peace
Micah 6:8
Matthew 23:23
Justice: giving to everyone that which is due.
Mercy: compassion for the miserable (btw, everyone is miserable).
Faithfulness: that which is full of faith and trusting, not merely trustworthy.
What are some shalom issues?
If you want to be an agent of shalom, you need to do two things:
1) Learn God. This means actually reading and studying his Word, spending time discussing it with God’s people, and struggling through hard passages.
2) Learn the world. Start seeing the world with new eyes. Look for where God is working. Get out of the church box. God very often—maybe most often—works outside of the church box. In fact, sometimes he works through people who are WAY outside the church box.
WHAT’S COMING
July 4
COMBINED WORSHIP AND BBQ—GET YOUR TICKETS ON THE PATIO!!
July 11
James 1:27 How’s our religion?
Isaiah 3:14-15 Where are our poor?
Isaiah 58:6-9 What does righteousness look like when it’s not in church?
July 18
Discussion Panel—what does God’s work look like in real life?
July 25
John 9:5 Who’s the light now?
Matthew 5:13-16 What do salt and light do, anyway?
This summer, our focus is ministry. Here’s the initial list:
Film Team
LA Food Bank, CARE box packing (July 3)
TFB Shut-in Ministry
TFB Loaves and Fishes
TFB Vacation Bible School Staff
YAM Summer weekend planners (yeah, Erin!)
TFB Awesome Adventure (children’s outings) volunteers
YAM Ministry Hunters (add to this list!)
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SUNDAY SERMON NOTES—How Old Would God Say You Are?
Hebrews 5:11-14
Pastor Charlie
June 27, 2004
CHARACTERISTICS OF A “BABY”
Short attention span – often will not listen and learn
Result: low level of understanding
Stunted growth – little skill development
Result: a very low level or non-existent ministry
Poor diet – keeps eating only what they like and only what does not require effort. Has a low level of self-discipline
Result: lack of discernment; has difficulty making wise choices
CHARACTERISTICS OF A MATURING CHRISTIAN
Listens intently to God’s truth. 2 Timothy 4:3-4 NLT; James 1:25
Learns the truths of God. 1 Corinthians 14:20
Teaches others what they need to know. Matthew 28:20
Develops the ability to discern right from wrong. James 1:22; Hebrews 12:11-13
Does what is right in God’s eyes. 2 Timothy 3:16; Romans 12:2
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The eNews Week of June 20, 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
MOVIE and BBQ!!! –Friday, June 25th, 6 pm
CARE Food Packing—Saturday, July 3
COLLEGE BRIEFING!!! September 3-6
JULY 4 COMBINED WORSHIP AND BBQ
HOLY WORLDLINESS— Who are we?
SUNDAY SERMON NOTES—BECOMING A MAN AT ANY AGE – THE 5 C’S
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REGULAR HAPPENINGS
WORSHIP @ 8:45 am—Main Worship Center
EAT, Last Sunday @ 11:45 am
Next EAT is June 27
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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MOVIE and BBQ!!! –Friday, June 25th, 6 pm
Jeff Barnhart and Erin Cuneo are hosting a Movie and BBQ night
It's going to be at Jeff's house in Torrance and the cost is $3 which will cover food/desserts. We are so excited about the summer finally being here and want to start it off right by getting some of the college/young adult people together and celebrating! FINALLY--No finals, homework, school, etc. for a little bit!! Well, at least for those who aren't taking summer school!! If you are taking summer school, I'm sorry. :( But at least you're getting classes out of the way!
RSVP by Wednesday, June 23rd. Hope to see you all there! :)
Erin Cuneo :)
Send email to tfbyam1@hotmail.com for details like phone numbers and addresses :-)
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CARE Food Packing—Saturday, July 3
July 3, time TBA (around 8 am to 1 pm)
at the Los Angeles Regional Food Bank
We’ll be packing LOTS of food packs for mothers with small children.
What to Bring and What to Wear
- We’re takin’ the train, so bring $3 for transportation.
- Close-toed shoes
- Bring only what you can put in your pockets (purses/backpacks are not a wise idea)
- Work clothes—there’s some dust involved :-)
- And, finally, bring a well-rested self ready to work and have fun!
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COLLEGE BRIEFING!!! September 3-6
Cost: $160
Place: Forest Home (we’re staying in Main Camp this year!!)
Speaker: Bryan Loritts
Host: Jason Djang
Band: Plumbline
Sign-ups begin June 6
For details click here.
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JULY 4 COMBINED WORSHIP AND BBQ
Worship Gathering: 10 am
BBQ immediately following ($10/family; $3/individual)
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HOLY WORLDLINESS— Who are we?
What's the point of being a light in a lighted room when there is so much darkness outside?
June 20
Frosh Welcome!!
Stuff to think about:
Who are we?
Why are we here? Why are we HERE?
What important questions are your friends asking?
How does the world answer those questions?
WHAT’S COMING
June 27
Jeremiah 29:4-7 Are WE exiles? If so, how should we act in this foreign country?
July 4
COMBINED WORSHIP AND BBQ—GET YOUR TICKETS ON THE PATIO!!
July 11
James 1:27 How’s our religion?
Isaiah 3:14-15 Where are our poor?
Isaiah 58:6-9 What does righteousness look like when it’s not in church?
July 18
Discussion Panel—what does God’s work look like in real life?
July 25
John 9:5 Who’s the light now?
Matthew 5:13-16 What do salt and light do, anyway?
This summer, our focus is ministry. Here’s the initial list:
Film Team
LA Food Bank, CARE box packing (July 3)
TFB Shut-in Ministry
TFB Loaves and Fishes
TFB Vacation Bible School Staff
YAM Summer weekend planners (yeah, Erin!)
TFB Awesome Adventure (children’s outings) volunteers
YAM Ministry Hunters (add to this list!)
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SUNDAY SERMON NOTES—BECOMING A MAN AT ANY AGE – THE 5 C’S
Philippians 2:19-30
June 20, 2004 – Father’s Day
Pastor Charlie
False Models of Manhood:
The Macho Maniac.
The Great Pretender.
The World Class Wimp.
The Gender Blenders.
QUALITIES OF A GODLY MAN
COMPASSION: Men who put people before profits; relationships before results. v. 20, 21
CONSISTENCY: Men who put character before conformity. v.22
Proverbs 10:9
Proverbs 20:7
“If you don’t stand for something, you’ll fall for anything.”
COOPERATION: Men who put collaboration before competition. v. 25
Judges 20:11
Ways to relate to each other to make a difference together.
a family - “ my brother”
a fellowship - “fellow worker”
an army - “fellow soldier”
COMMITMENT: Men who put cause before comfort. v. 25-27
James 2:17
COURAGE: Men who put service before security. v. 29, 30
Mark 8:35
2 Chronicles 16:9
The word “risk” is literally a gambling term. It means “hazarding.”
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The eNews Week of June 13 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
COLLEGE BRIEFING!!! September 3-6
JULY 4 COMBINED WORSHIP AND BBQ
HOLY WORLDLINESS— Who are we, exactly? Why are we here?
SUNDAY SERMON NOTES—Become A Great Servant
CONCERTS IN SO-CAL
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REGULAR HAPPENINGS
WORSHIP @ 8:45 am—Main Worship Center
EAT, Last Sunday @ 11:45 am
Next EAT is June 27
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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COLLEGE BRIEFING!!! September 3-6
Cost: $160
Place: Forest Home (we’re staying in Main Camp this year!!)
Speaker: Bryan Loritts
Host: Jason Djang
Band: Plumbline
Sign-ups begin June 6
For details click here.
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JULY 4 COMBINED WORSHIP AND BBQ
Worship Gathering: 10 am
BBQ immediately following ($10/family; $3/individual)
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HOLY WORLDLINESS— Who are we, exactly? Why are we here?
What's the point of being a light in a lighted room when there is so much darkness outside?
June 13
1 Peter 2:8b-17 Who are we, exactly? Why are we here?
v. 8b-10: Identity, behavior, and motivation are different sides of the same substance.
Identity (“you are not…you are” v. 9)
- chosen people—God actually pick us to be his people
- kingdom of priests—we obey our High Priest/King by offering sacrifices (see behavior)
- God’s holy nation—we are set apart for God; we are not for ourselves or for other purposes
- God’s very own possession—God actually owns us; he made us AND he bought us with a VERY expensive price (Jesus’ blood)
Behavior (“this is so you can…” v. 9)
- our sacrifice is our behavior—showing God’s goodness
Motivation (“for…” v. 9-10)
- called from darkness to light
- once not a people, now a people
- once no mercy, now mercy
v. 11-12: Our behavior provides evidence of our true citizenship.
Citizenship—though we are citizens of an earthly country, we are primarily citizens of God’s Kingdom. On earth, we are foreigners and aliens.
Evidence (“So…” v. 11-12)
- keep away from evil desires that make war on your soul. Who knows how much damage we’ve all done to ourselves by following our evil desires.
- be careful how you live. Let your live give evidence of your true country
v. 13-17: Our honor for all persons and leaders is superseded only by our fear of God and our love for brothers and sisters.
Show respect (“show respect…” v. 17)
- show respect for all persons. All humans are made in the image of God and deserve our
respect—even those who do not seem to deserve this respect.
- love Christian brothers and sisters—God raises the bar here. We do not just show respect for our brothers and sisters—though we do that as well—we also love them (give freely of ourselves, considering their needs before our own).
- fear God. God deserves—demands—our loving, obedient fear. He absolutely adores us (see v. 9-10), but he is also the absolute LORD of the universe.
WHAT’S COMING
June 20
Frosh Welcome
June 27
Jeremiah 29:4-7 Are WE exiles? If so, how should we act in this foreign country?
July 4
COMBINED WORSHIP AND BBQ—GET YOUR TICKETS ON THE PATIO NEXT SUNDAY!!
July 11
James 1:27 How’s our religion?
Isaiah 3:14-15 Where are our poor?
Isaiah 58:6-9 What does righteousness look like when it’s not in church?
July 18
Discussion Panel—what does God’s work look like in real life?
July 25
John 9:5 Who’s the light now?
Matthew 5:13-16 What do salt and light do, anyway?
This summer, our focus is ministry. Here’s the initial list:
Film Team
LA Food Bank, CARE box packing
TFB Shut-in Ministry
TFB Loaves and Fishes
TFB Vacation Bible School Staff
YAM Summer weekend planners
TFB Awesome Adventure (children’s outings) volunteers
YAM Ministry Hunters (add to this list!)
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Wanna think some more? Check out these articles at Relevant Magazine
Holy Worldliness, Part One
Holy Worldliness, Part Two
Relevant Magazine's progressive culture page
Mueller on culture
Faith and Culture links
Ransom Fellowship (discernment training)
questions to ask about film/tv/etc
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SUNDAY SERMON NOTES—Become A Great Servant
Relationship Principles of Jesus, Part 8
Mark 10:42-45
Pastor Charlie
Test of Greatness: Are you serving self or serving others.
Matthew 23:11-12
TO BECOME A GREAT SERVANT YOU MUST:
STEER YOUR AMBITIONS TOWARD SERVING OTHERS. Matthew 18:1-4
LET YOUR SERVICE TO OTHERS BE WHAT PEOPLE NOTICE. Matthew 23:11-12
I Wonder, by Ruth Harms Calkins
“You know, Lord, how I serve You with great emotional fervor in the limelight.
You know how eagerly I speak for You at a Women’s club.
You know my genuine enthusiasm at a Bible study.
But how would I react, I wonder,
If You pointed to a basin of water and asked me to wash the callused feet
Of a bent and wrinkled old woman
Day after day, month after month,
In a room where nobody saw and nobody knew?
How To Change From A Need To Be Noticed To Noticing Others Needs:
Leave it to God to meet your need to be noticed.
Constantly be looking for people to encourage.
Life is like a game of volleyball. While we are serving, we’ll never lose.
ALLOW OTHERS TO RECEIVE THE HONOR. Luke 14:10-11
Taking the seat at the end of the table means:
You do not waste your time worrying about honor.
You are living your life for an audience of One.
“I used to think God’s gifts were on shelves one above another and the taller we grow the easier to reach them. But now I find that God’s gifts are on shelves, one below another. And the lower we stoop the more we receive.” Charles Finney
LIVE DEEPLY DEPENDENT UPON GOD. Luke 18:11-14
“Do It Yourself” Religion
You are confident in how well you follow God’s values.
You compare yourself with others and come out on top.
You are content with external spiritual rituals.
Ephesians 2:8-9
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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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The eNews Week of June 6 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
COLLEGE BRIEFING!!! September 3-6
HOLY WORLDLINESS—a look ahead
SUNDAY SERMON NOTES—:-( none this week…
CONCERTS IN SO-CAL
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REGULAR HAPPENINGS
WORSHIP @ 8:45 am—Main Worship Center
EAT, Last Sunday @ 11:45 am
Next EAT is June 27
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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COLLEGE BRIEFING!!! September 3-6
Cost: $160
Place: Forest Home (we’re staying in Main Camp this year!!)
Speaker: Bryan Loritts
Host: Jason Djang
Band: Plumbline
Sign-ups begin June 6
For details click here.
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HOLY WORLDLINESS—a look ahead
What's the point of being a light in a lighted room when there is so much darkness outside?
In Philippians 4:1-9, Paul tells the believers at Philippi to stand firm (v. 1). He then specifies three ways to stand firm. (1) Live in harmony (v. 2-3)—Pastor Charlie’s sermon series on relationship has been covering this issue. (2) Bring your needs to the near God so you’re free to rejoice, to be gentle with people, and to live without anxiety (v. 4-7). (3) Have an interior life that concentrates on excellent, praiseworthy things and an exterior life that does excellent, praiseworthy things (v. 8-9).
There was no gathering June 6, since most of us were at Kamper Kamp. Here’s the line-up for the next few weeks (dates are subject to change, ‘cause life happens):
June 13
1 Peter 2:9-17 Who are we, exactly? Why are we here?
June 20
Frosh Welcome
June 27
Jeremiah 29:4-7 Are WE exiles? If so, how should we act in this foreign country?
July 4
James 1:27 How’s our religion?
Isaiah 3:14-15 Where are our poor?
Isaiah 58:6-9 What does righteousness look like when it’s not in church?
July 11
John 9:5 Who’s the light now?
Matthew 5:13-16 What do salt and light do, anyway?
July 18
Discussion Panel—what does God’s work look like in real life?
This summer, our focus is ministry. Here’s the initial list:
Film Team
LA Food Bank, CARE box packing
TFB Shut-in Ministry
TFB Loaves and Fishes
TFB Vacation Bible School Staff
YAM Summer weekend planners
TFB Awesome Adventure (children’s outings) volunteers
YAM Ministry Hunters (add to this list!)
Think about this: What does holiness look like when it’s not in church?
You have to make the choice. Will you influence your culture or just be influenced by it. The choice is yours.
For more specifics, there’s a good resource at Ransom Fellowship:
Discernment Training
Christian Discernment 101 will give you a general overview of what we mean by discernment and introduce you to the key questions a discerning Christian asks.
Discernment 102: How to Disagree Agreeably Learning how to think clearly and charitably is key.
Discernment 201: A Guide to Reading Fiction Christianly Bring discernment to the pleasure of reading.
Discernment 202: Pop Culture: Why Bother? Sometimes the problems with culture can be so overwhelming, Christians decide it would be best to withdraw from it. Denis Haack gives four reasons not to.
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Wanna think some more? Check out these articles at Relevant Magazine
Holy Worldliness, Part One
Holy Worldliness, Part Two
Relevant Magazine's progressive culture page
Mueller on culture
Faith and Culture links
Ransom Fellowship (discernment training)
questions to ask about film/tv/etc
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SUNDAY SERMON NOTES—:-( none this week…
Relationship Principles of Jesus, Part 6
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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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