Week ending January 2, 2005
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Know the story…Be the people…Expand the Kingdom
HAPPY NEW YEAR
If you would like to contribute to the eNews or converse with the editor (Laura1), send an email to tfbyam1@hotmail.com
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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK
A CHRISTMAS STORY—According to Philippians 2:5-11
HOLY VOCAB—Getting past fancy talk!
UPDATE! –and now for a word from the Project Managers…
REVIEWS—Put yours here…
WHAT I SAY—Your words can be here!
SERMON NOTES—God's Gift Of Hope For You
REGULAR HAPPENINGS
EVENTS—next up: Movie Night, December 28
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A CHRISTMAS STORY—According to Philippians 2:5-11
Philippians 2:5-6
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=phil%202;&version=47;
John 1:1-5
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=john%201:1-5;&version=47;
Philippians 2:7-8
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=phil%202;&version=47;
Isaiah 42:1-4
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=isa%2042;&version=47;
Isaiah 53
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=isa%2053;&version=47;
Daniel 7:13-14
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=dan%207;&version=47;
Philippians 2:9-10
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=phil%202;&version=47;
Psalm 2
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=ps%202;&version=47;
Philippians 2:11
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=phil%202;&version=47;
Revelation 7:9-12
http://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=rev%207;&version=47;
What gift of praise will you give God this year?
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HOLY VOCAB—Getting past fancy talk!
“That's just fancy talk SpongeBob! Hey! You know what? If you want to act fancy, just put your pinky up!” – the wisdom of Patrick
http://www.tvtome.com/tvtome/servlet/GuidePageServlet/showid-3428/epid-53077/
We’re building a Collegium Dictionary.
January 2:
Atonement
If you want to do some investigation in advance, check out these web pages:
Various Christian theories of the Atonement on religioustolerance.org
http://www.religioustolerance.org/chr_atone5.htm
Jen Lemen on why atonement theory is important
http://www.jenlemen.com/archives/000618.html
Discussion on atonement theory at Open Source Theology
http://www.opensourcetheology.net/node/498
Also, there are 102 references to atonement in the OT and NT in the English Standard Version of the bible.
http://www.biblegateway.com/keyword/index.php?search=atonement&searchtype=all&version=47
The questions that remain:
What should we do to prevent ourselves from getting stuck in ruts about issues?
How do (the other) words relate to orthodoxy and orthopraxy?
Is there really a right way and a wrong way to worship God?
How do we as people of God determine what is orthodox and what is not?
What things do we need to teach to those who are in the heterodoxy and heteropraxy categories?
How do propitiation and reconciliation relate to atonement?
What is the difference in reconciliation between the OT and the NT?
Definitions in progress (leave additions, questions, corrections in the comments at the top of the page):
Propitiation: that which appeases the wrath of God (Wrath: strong term used to describe God’s anger) (ref: 1 John 2:1-6; 1 John 4:7-12; Romans 3:21-26; Romans 1:18; Revelation 6:16-17)
Reconciliation: making up; making things better; change of attitude by both person and God; complete reversal of the relation between God and humans has been accomplished (Romans 5:10); the work of God because he initiates man’s salvation—we’re sinful, we can’t start; done by the death of Christ (Enmity: deep seated, mutual hatred) (ref: Romans 5:6-11; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Colossians 1:19-23; James 4:4)
Orthodoxy: Right belief; the gospel does not change (ref: Galatians 1:6-9)
Orthopraxy: Right practice; Chill with right people=life; Citizenship in heaven (ref: Philippians 3:17-4:1)
Heterodoxy: Believing that which is not the accepted view; Other belief; Wrong=death; Life and death issues; Paul curses himself if wrong
Heteropraxy: Other practice; Chill with wrong people=die; Destruction; Citizenship in hell; making up your own rules to worship/believe in God
Apostasy: Intentionally moving away from right belief-practice; telling God to go sit on a tack because you really don’t care what he thinks anymore
Heresy: Dangerous mis-belief; can be intentional or unintentional; for example, thinking it’s okay to cheat on a test
Still up:
immanent transcendent contingent necessary
awe sovereignty judgment repentance blasphemy holiness trespass
love yearn sin fear righteousness mercy grace unity forgiveness
wisdom faith majesty glory discipline justice redemption
peace hope joy justification salvation blessed regeneration
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UPDATE! –and now for a word from the Project Managers…
Winter Retreat dates: January 21-23 (Mgrs: Daniel and Danny)
Movie Night: Tuesday, December 28; bring movies to share (Mgr. Jake D)
Bowling Party: January or February—email your preference (Mgr. Jennifer M)
If you have questions or suggestions, contact the managers, or email tfbyam1@hotmail.com and your message will be forwarded.
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REVIEWS—Put yours here…
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Here's how to do it:
- Give the movie/restaurant/TV show/whatever a rating of 1-5 stars (5 being best)
- Describe the story/style
- Explain your rating, why it was good or bad
- Send your review to tfbyam1@hotmail.com
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WHAT I SAY—Your words can be here!
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SERMON NOTES—God's Gift Of Hope For You
Pastor Charlie
December 26, 2004
Proverbs 13:12
Biblical Hope is not wishful thinking.
Biblical Hope is not blind optimism.
Biblical hope is not ambitious dreams.
Biblical Hope is the confident expectation that God is willing and able to fulfill the promises that He has made to me. 1 Peter 1:3-4; Hebrews 6:19
Two key areas in which we draw hope from Christ:
WE HAVE HOPE BECAUSE WE ARE ABSOLVED OF OUR PAST. Lamentations 3:21-23; 1 John 1:9; 1 Timothy 6:17
WE CAN HAVE HOPE BECAUSE WE ARE ASSURED OF OUR FUTURE.
Titus 3:5-7; Ephesians 1:17-19
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REGULAR HAPPENINGS
WORSHIP GATHERING @ 9:15 am—Main Worship Center
“COFFEE HOUSE” @ 10:30ish—TFB Courtyard
COLLEGIUM @ 11 am—TFB College Room
BIBLE STUDY @ 7:15-9:00 pm on Tuesdays— TFB College Room
Paul’s Letter to the Philippians
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EVENTS—next up: Movie Night, December 28
TFB Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, December 24, 7:00 p.m.
TFB Combined Worship Service, December 26, 10:00 a.m. (no Collegium)
Movie Night, December 28, time TBA (Mgr: Jake D)
Winter Retreat, January TBA (Mgr: Daniel and Danny)
Bowling, TBA (Mgr: Jennifer M)
BBQ (Mgrs: Daniel and Danny)
Summer Retreat, TBA (Mgr: Jeff B)
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Week ending December 26, 2004
Know the story…Be the people…Expand the Kingdom
REMEMBER, NO COLLEGIUM DECEMBER 26
If you would like to contribute to the eNews or converse with the editor (Laura1), send an email to tfbyam1@hotmail.com
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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK
HOLY VOCAB—Getting past fancy talk!
UPDATE! –and now for a word from the Project Managers…
REVIEWS—Put yours here…
WHAT I SAY—Your words can be here!
SERMON NOTES—“When You Follow a Star and Find a Stable”
REGULAR HAPPENINGS
EVENTS—next up: Collegium Christmas Soiree, December 22
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HOLY VOCAB—Getting past fancy talk!
“That's just fancy talk SpongeBob! Hey! You know what? If you want to act fancy, just put your pinky up!” – the wisdom of Patrick
We’re building a Collegium Dictionary.
Belief and practice are not cleanly divided categories, but are rather interrelated. What we believe determines what we do and what we do affects what we believe. 1 Corinthians 13:1-3. Without loving action, orthodoxy—right belief—is meaningless. Without right thinking, orthopraxy—right practice—is meaningless. As we study through Holy Vocab our task is to understand with our minds and our behavior.
Through his sovereign and free choice to be the propitiation and reconciliation, God the Son became for time and eternity the only means to bring humanity into right relationship with God. Propitiation is God’s in-Christ satisfaction of his own righteous and just wrath toward sinful, rebellious humanity. Reconciliation is God’s in-Christ friendship-enabling provision for humanity’s rebelliously chosen enmity with God.
January 2:
Atonement
If you want to do some investigation in advance, check out these web pages:
Various Christian theories of the Atonement on religioustolerance.org
Jen Lemen on why atonement theory is important
Discussion on atonement theory at Open Source Theology
Also, there are 102 references to atonement in the OT and NT in the English Standard Version of the bible.
The questions that remain:
What should we do to prevent ourselves from getting stuck in ruts about issues?
How do (the other) words relate to orthodoxy and orthopraxy?
Is there really a right way and a wrong way to worship God?
How do we as people of God determine what is orthodox and what is not?
What things do we need to teach to those who are in the heterodoxy and heteropraxy categories?
How do propitiation and reconciliation relate to atonement?
What is the difference in reconciliation between the OT and the NT?
Definitions in progress (leave additions, questions, corrections in the comments at the top of the page):
Propitiation: that which appeases the wrath of God (Wrath: strong term used to describe God’s anger) (ref: 1 John 2:1-6; 1 John 4:7-12; Romans 3:21-26; Romans 1:18; Revelation 6:16-17)
Reconciliation: making up; making things better; change of attitude by both person and God; complete reversal of the relation between God and humans has been accomplished (Romans 5:10); the work of God because he initiates man’s salvation—we’re sinful, we can’t start; done by the death of Christ (Enmity: deep seated, mutual hatred) (ref: Romans 5:6-11; 2 Corinthians 5:17-21; Colossians 1:19-23; James 4:4)
Orthodoxy: Right belief; the gospel does not change (ref: Galatians 1:6-9)
Orthopraxy: Right practice; Chill with right people=life; Citizenship in heaven (ref: Philippians 3:17-4:1)
Heterodoxy: Believing that which is not the accepted view; Other belief; Wrong=death; Life and death issues; Paul curses himself if wrong
Heteropraxy: Other practice; Chill with wrong people=die; Destruction; Citizenship in hell; making up your own rules to worship/believe in God
Apostasy: Intentionally moving away from right belief-practice; telling God to go sit on a tack because you really don’t care what he thinks anymore
Heresy: Dangerous mis-belief; can be intentional or unintentional; for example, thinking it’s okay to cheat on a test
Still up:
immanent transcendent contingent necessary
awe sovereignty judgment repentance blasphemy holiness trespass
love yearn sin fear righteousness mercy grace unity forgiveness
wisdom faith majesty glory discipline justice redemption
peace hope joy justification salvation blessed regeneration
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UPDATE! –and now for a word from the Project Managers…
Winter Retreat dates: January 7-9, 21-23, or 28-30 (Mgrs: Daniel and Danny)
Christmas Soiree dates: Wednesday, December 22 @ 6:30, Barnhart Abode; bring your favorite cookie toppings and $3 for the CATERED meal! (Mgr: JJ P)
Movie Night: Tuesday, December 28; bring movies to share (Mgr. Jake D)
Bowling Party: January or February—email your preference (Mgr. Jennifer M)
If you have questions or suggestions, contact the managers, or email tfbyam1@hotmail.com and your message will be forwarded.
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REVIEWS—Put yours here…
[This space left sadly blank…]
Here's how to do it:
- Give the movie/restaurant/TV show/whatever a rating of 1-5 stars (5 being best)
- Describe the story/style
- Explain your rating, why it was good or bad
- Send your review to tfbyam1@hotmail.com
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WHAT I SAY—Your words can be here!
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SERMON NOTES—“When You Follow a Star and Find a Stable”
Matthew 2
December 19, 2004
Charlie Rice
When we find ourselves at a stable we need to LOOK FOR GOD (v. 10, 11). Genesis 45; Job 1; Psalm 23
When we find ourselves at a stable, we need to OFFER WHAT WE HAVE TO GOD (v. 11).
When we find ourselves at a stable, we need to BE WILLING TO CHANGE OUR PLANS (v. 12). Isaiah 55:8; Romans 8:29; Romans 12:2; John 3:16
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REGULAR HAPPENINGS
WORSHIP GATHERING @ 9:15 am—Main Worship Center
“COFFEE HOUSE” @ 10:30ish—TFB Courtyard
COLLEGIUM @ 11 am—TFB College Room
BIBLE STUDY @ 7:15-9:00 pm on Tuesdays— TFB College Room
Paul’s Letter to the Philippians
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EVENTS—next up: Collegium Christmas Soiree, December 22
Collegium Christmas Soiree, December 22 @ 6:30 pm at the Barnhart Abode (Mgr: JJ P)
TFB Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, December 24, 7:00 p.m.
TFB Combined Worship Service, December 26, 10:00 a.m. (no Collegium)
Movie Night , December 28, time TBA (Mgr: Jake D)
Winter Retreat, January TBA (Mgr: Daniel and Danny)
Bowling, TBA (Mgr: Jennifer M)
BBQ (Mgrs: Daniel and Danny)
Summer Retreat, TBA (Mgr: Jeff B)
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Week ending December 19, 2004
Know the story…Be the people…Expand the Kingdom
If you would like to contribute to the eNews or converse with the editor (Laura1), send an email to tfbyam1@hotmail.com
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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK
HOLY VOCAB—Getting past fancy talk!
UPDATE! –and now for a word from the Project Managers…
REVIEWS—Put yours here…
WHAT I SAY—Your words can be here!
SERMON NOTES—The True Spirit of Christmas
REGULAR HAPPENINGS
EVENTS—next up: TFB “Christmas Celebration”
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HOLY VOCAB—Getting past fancy talk!
“That's just fancy talk SpongeBob! Hey! You know what? If you want to act fancy, just put your pinky up!” – the wisdom of Patrick
We’re building a Collegium Dictionary.
December 19:
propitiation
reconciliation
The questions that remain:
What should we do to prevent ourselves from getting stuck in ruts about issues?
How do (the other) words relate to orthodoxy and orthopraxy?
Is there really a right way and a wrong way to worship God?
How do we as people of God determine what is orthodox and what is not?
What things do we need to teach to those who are in the heterodoxy and heteropraxy categories?
Defined so far:
Orthodoxy: Right belief; the gospel does not change (ref: Galatians 1:6-9)
Orthopraxy: Right practice; Chill with right people=life; Citizenship in heaven (ref: Philippians 3:17-4:1)
Heterodoxy: Other belief; Wrong=death; Life and death issues; Paul curses himself if wrong
Heteropraxy: Other practice; Chill with wrong people=die; Destruction; Citizenship in hell
Apostasy: Going away from right belief-practice; Intentional
Heresy: Dangerous mis-belief; can be intentional or unintentional
Still up:
immanent transcendent contingent necessary
awe sovereignty judgment repentance blasphemy holiness trespass
love yearn sin fear righteousness mercy grace unity forgiveness
wisdom faith majesty glory discipline justice redemption
peace hope joy justification salvation blessed regeneration
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UPDATE! –and now for a word from the Project Managers…
Winter Retreat dates: January 7-9, 21-23, or 28-30 (Mgrs: Daniel and Danny)
Christmas Soiree dates: Wednesday, December 22 @ 6:30, Barnhart Abode; bring your favorite cookie toppings (Mgr: JJ P)
Movie Night: Tuesday, December 28; bring movies to share (Mgr. Jake D)
Bowling Party: January or February—email your preference (Mgr. Jennifer M)
If you have questions or suggestions, contact the managers, or email tfbyam1@hotmail.com and your message will be forwarded.
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REVIEWS—Put yours here…
[This space left sadly blank…]
Here's how to do it:
- Give the movie/restaurant/TV show/whatever a rating of 1-5 stars (5 being best)
- Describe the story/style
- Explain your rating, why it was good or bad
- Send your review to tfbyam1@hotmail.com
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WHAT I SAY—Your words can be here!
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SERMON NOTES—The True Spirit of Christmas
Luke 1:46-55
December 12, 2004
The true spirit of Christmas can be summarized in one word: WORSHIP
Genuine worship happens when WE INVOLVE OUR WHOLE SELF. Luke 1:46, 47; Isaiah 29:13; John 4:23
Genuine worship happens when WE GROW IN OUR INTENSITY Luke 1:46, 47
Genuine worship happens when WE DISPLAY A HUMBLE HEART Luke 1 48; James 4:6; Isaiah 57:15
Genuine worship happens when WE FOCUS ON GOD. Luke 1:46; 1 Timothy 1:17
Genuine worship happens when WE PROCLAIM WHAT GOD HAS DONE. Luke 1:48-50; Psalm 71:14-16
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REGULAR HAPPENINGS
WORSHIP GATHERING @ 9:15 am—Main Worship Center
“COFFEE HOUSE” @ 10:30ish—TFB Courtyard
COLLEGIUM @ 11 am—TFB College Room
BIBLE STUDY @ 7:15-9:00 pm on Tuesdays— TFB College Room
Paul’s Letter to the Philippians
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EVENTS—next up: TFB “Christmas Celebration”
TFB “Christmas Celebration” December 12, 6:00 p.m.
TFB kids musical “A Star Is Born” December 18 & 19, 7:00 p.m.
TFB Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, December 24, 7:00 p.m.
TFB Combined Worship Service, December 26, 10:00 a.m. (no Collegium)
Christmas Soiree, December 22 @ 6:30 pm at the Barnhart Abode (Mgr: JJ P)
Movie Night , December 28, time TBA (Mgr: Jake D)
Winter Retreat, January TBA (Mgr: Daniel and Danny)
Bowling, TBA (Mgr: Jennifer M)
BBQ (Mgr: Daniel and Danny)
Summer Retreat, TBA (Mgr: Jeff B)
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Week ending December 12, 2004
Know the story…Be the people…Expand the Kingdom.
If you would like to contribute to the eNews or converse with the editor (Laura1), send an email to tfbyam1@hotmail.com
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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK
HOLY VOCAB—Getting past fancy talk!
UPDATE! –and now for a word from the Project Managers…
REVIEWS—Put yours here…
WHAT I SAY—Your words can be here!
SERMON NOTES—Reasons We Can Miss Christmas & Ways We Can Experience Christmas
REGULAR HAPPENINGS
EVENTS—next up: TFB “Christmas Celebration”
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HOLY VOCAB—Getting past fancy talk!
“That's just fancy talk SpongeBob! Hey! You know what? If you want to act fancy, just put your pinky up!” – the wisdom of Patrick
We’re building the Collegium Dictionary. Here are the words for Sunday, December 12, 2004
December 5, 2004 we defined:
orthodoxy
heterodoxy
heteropraxy
orthopraxy
How should we word the definitions for our dictionary?
The questions that remain:
What should we do to prevent ourselves from getting stuck in ruts about issues?
How do (the other) words relate to orthodoxy and orthopraxy?
Is there really a right way and a wrong way to worship God?
How do we as people of God determine what is orthodox and what is not?
What things do we need to teach to those who are in the heterodoxy and heteropraxy categories?
Still up:
immanent transcendent apostasy propitiation heresy contingent
awe sovereignty judgment repentance blasphemy holiness trespass
love yearn sin fear righteousness mercy grace unity forgiveness
wisdom faith majesty glory discipline justice redemption
peace hope joy justification salvation blessed regeneration reconciliation
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UPDATE! –and now for a word from the Project Managers…
Winter Retreat dates: January 7-9, 21-23, or 28-30 (Mgrs: Daniel and Danny)
Christmas Soiree dates: December 22 @ 6:30, Barnhart Abode (Mgr: JJ P)
Movie Night: December 28 (Mgr. Jake D)
Bowling Party: January or February—email your preference (Mgr. Jennifer M)
If you have questions or suggestions, contact the managers, or email tfbyam1@hotmail.com and your message will be forwarded.
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WHAT I SAY—Your words can be here!
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SERMON NOTES—Reasons We Can Miss Christmas & Ways We Can Experience Christmas
Pastor Charlie, December 5, 2004
1A. WE CAN MISS CHRISTMAS BECAUSE OF BUSY PREOCCUPATION. Luke 2:7
1B. WE CAN EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS BY FOCUSING ON JESUS. Luke 2:15
2A. WE CAN MISS CHRISTMAS BECAUSE OF JEALOUS FEAR. Matthew 2:1-3
2B. WE CAN EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS BY SUBMITTING TO GOD. Luke 1:38; Matthew 1:24; Romans 10:9
3A. WE CAN MISS CHRISTMAS BECAUSE OF PRIDEFUL INDIFFERENCE. Matthew 2:4
3B. WE CAN EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS THROUGH A HUMBLE SEARCH FOR JESUS. Matthew 2:1-2; Jeremiah 29:13; Luke 11:9-10
4A. WE CAN MISS CHRISTMAS BECAUSE OF RELIGIOUS RITUAL.
4B. WE CAN EXPEREINCE CHRISTMAS THROUGH A RENEWED PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. Luke 2:25
5A. WE CAN MISS CHRISTMAS BECAUSE OF IDOLATRY. Luke 2:1; Mark 4:18-19
5B. WE CAN EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS THROUGH GENUINE WORSHIP. Luke 2:20; Matthew 2:11; Luke 1:31; 32; 35).
AMONG ALL THE REASONS FOR WHY PEOPLE MISS CHRISTMAS, UNBELIEF IS AT THE CORE.
“But although the world was made through Him, the world didn’t recognize Him when He came. Even in His own land and among His own people, He was not accepted. But to all who believed Him and accepted Him, He gave the right to become children of God.” (John 1:10-12, NLT).
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REGULAR HAPPENINGS
WORSHIP GATHERING @ 9:15 am—Main Worship Center
“COFFEE HOUSE” @ 10:30ish—TFB Courtyard
COLLEGIUM @ 11 am—TFB College Room
BIBLE STUDY @ 7:15-9:00 pm on Tuesdays— TFB College Room
Paul’s Letter to the Philippians
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EVENTS—next up: TFB “Christmas Celebration”
TFB “Christmas Celebration” December 12, 6:00 p.m.
TFB kids musical “A Star Is Born” December 18 & 19, 7:00 p.m.
TFB Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, December 24, 7:00 p.m.
TFB Combined Worship Service, December 26, 10:00 a.m. (no Collegium)
Christmas Soiree, December 22 @ 6:30 pm at the Barnhart Abode (Mgr: JJ P)
Movie Night , December 28, time TBA (Mgr: Jake D)
Winter Retreat, January TBA (Mgr: Daniel and Danny)
Bowling, TBA (Mgr: Jennifer M)
BBQ (Mgr: Daniel and Danny)
Summer Retreat, TBA (Mgr: Jeff B)
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