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05-06 Priorities: Inreach...Outreach...Worship



If you would like to contribute to the eNews or converse with the editor, send an email to tfbyam1@hotmail.com

A fresh eNews is posted each Sunday and updated on Wednesday

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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK

REGULAR HAPPENINGS
UPCOMING EVENTS—Next: LAST TUESDAY—February 28
SERMON NOTES—A LIFE TRANSFORMED BY FAITH:James 1:5-11
ONE YEAR BIBLE—February 26-March 7

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Staff:
Pastor G (TFB Youth Min Pastor) gbenjamin49@gmail.com
Laura (college ministry directoresque, teacher, AKA the mad tangent rider; eNews editor) lkspringer@gmail.com

Leadership team:
Administrator: JJ
Communication: Shaena
Last Tuesday Planner: Dylan
Assistant Collegium Leader: Jonathan

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REGULAR HAPPENINGS

SUNDAYS
WORSHIP GATHERING @ 9:15 am—Main Worship Center
Intergenerational worship gathering with indy-folk-rockish music and good preaching… too fun!
“COFFEE HOUSE” @ 10:30ish
Coffee, conversation, and donut holes in the TFB Courtyard.
COLLEGIUM @ 11 am—TFB College Room
Sort of like idea potluck, but with a theme
Currently: Service

TUESDAYS
TUESDAY GATHERING @ 7:15-9:00 pm— TFB College Room
Hangout and conversation, guided by a teacher-facilitator; often resembles Mr. Toad’s wild ride, but with bibles.
Up Next: Jesus: Who was he?

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UPCOMING EVENTS—Next: LAST TUESDAY—February 28

Online calendar http://lkscurriculum.wikispaces.com/calendar

SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Loaves and Fishes—March 4 @ 11 am

What do they believe? Listening with respect and Deciding with wisdom
Worship Experience--March 7
Learning Party--March 14, 21

Off Campus Collegium... March 26 @ 11 am

EAT! (leadership kickoff and pizza feed) March 26 @ 12 noon

LAST TUESDAY—March 28

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A LIFE TRANSFORMED BY FAITH:James 1:5-11
How to Make Up Your Mind
Pastor Charlie
February 26, 2006

“The quality of your life will be determined by
the wisdom or foolishness of your decisions.”



THE PROBLEM: INDECISION (v. 8)

"Double minded": "two-souls"
* Indecision causes unstable emotions.
* Indecision causes unstable relationships.
* Indecision causes an unstable spiritual life.

THE PRESCRIPTION: WISDOM (v. 5, 6)
Step One: Admit you need wisdom. Proverbs 11:2
Step Two: Ask for Wisdom. Proverbs 2:6
Step Three: Anticipate an answer. Hebrews 11:6

THE PROMISE: GOD WILL GIVE YOU WISDOM (v. 5).
*God gives wisdom continually.
*God gives wisdom generously.
*God gives wisdom freely.

Your Word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path”
(Psalm 119:105, NIV).


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ONE YEAR BIBLE—February 26-March 7

Visit the One Year Bible Blog and join up

Sunday, February 26
Leviticus 19:1-20:21 ~ Mark 8:11-38 ~ Psalm 42:1-11 ~ Proverbs 10:17

Monday, February 27
Leviticus 20:22-22:16 ~ Mark 9:1-29 ~ Psalm 43:1-5 ~ Proverbs 10:18

Tuesday, February 28
Leviticus 22:17-23:44 ~ Mark 9:30-10:12 ~ Psalm 44:1-8 ~ Proverbs 10:19

Wednesday, March 1
Leviticus 24:1-25:46 ~ Mark 10:13-31 ~ Psalm 44:9-26 ~ Proverbs 10:20-21

Thursday, March 2
Leviticus 25:47-27:13 ~ Mark 10:32-52 ~ Psalm 45:1-17 ~ Proverbs 10:22

Friday, March 3
Leviticus 27:14-Numbers 1:54 ~ Mark 11:1-26 ~ Psalm 46:1-11 ~ Proverbs 10:23

Saturday, March 4
Numbers 2:1-3:51 ~ Mark 11:27-12:17 ~ Psalm 47:1-9 ~ Proverbs 10:24-25

Sunday, March 5
Numbers 4:1-5:31 ~ Mark 12:18-37 ~ Psalm 48:1-14 ~ Proverbs 10:26

Monday, March 6
Numbers 6:1-7:89 ~ Mark 12:38-13:13 ~ Psalm 49:1-20 ~ Proverbs 10:27-28

Tuesday, March 7
Numbers 8:1-9:23 ~ Mark 13:14-37 ~ Psalm 50:1-23 ~ Proverbs 10:29-30

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Know the story…Be the people…Expand the Kingdom
05-06 Priorities: Inreach...Outreach...Worship



If you would like to contribute to the eNews or converse with the editor, send an email to tfbyam1@hotmail.com

A fresh eNews is posted each Monday and updated on Wednesday

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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK

REGULAR HAPPENINGS
UPCOMING EVENTS—Next: All Church Info Gathering—February 21 @ 7 pm
TUESDAY GATHERING: February Worship Experience
SERMON NOTES—A LIFE TRANSFORMED BY FAITH: James 1:2-6
ONE YEAR BIBLE—February 12-21

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Staff:
Pastor G (TFB Youth Min Pastor) gbenjamin49@gmail.com
Laura (college ministry directoresque, teacher, AKA the mad tangent rider; eNews editor) lkspringer@gmail.com

Leadership team:
Administrator: JJ
Communication:
Last Tuesday Planner: Dylan

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REGULAR HAPPENINGS

SUNDAYS
WORSHIP GATHERING @ 9:15 am—Main Worship Center
Intergenerational worship gathering with indy-folk-rockish music and good preaching… too fun!
“COFFEE HOUSE” @ 10:30ish
Coffee, conversation, and donut holes in the TFB Courtyard.
COLLEGIUM @ 11 am—TFB College Room
Sort of like idea potluck, but with a theme
Currently: Service

TUESDAYS
TUESDAY GATHERING @ 7:15-9:00 pm— TFB College Room
Hangout and conversation, guided by a teacher-facilitator; often resembles Mr. Toad’s wild ride, but with bibles.
Up Next: Jesus: Who was he?

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UPCOMING EVENTS—Next: All Church Info Gathering—February 21 @ 7 pm

Online calendar http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tfbcollegium/cal

All Church Info Gathering—February 21

Off Campus Collegium... February 26 @ 11 am

EAT! (leadership kickoff and pizza feed) February 26 @ 12 noon

LAST TUESDAY—February 28

SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Loaves and Fishes—March 4 @ 11 am

What do they believe? Listening with respect and Deciding with wisdom
Worship Experience--March 7
Learning Party--March 14, 21

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TUESDAY GATHERING: Who is Jesus? Learning Party

The Challenge: within the next five months go through Jesus: Who is he? (or another bible study) with some friends who do not regularly attend church. If you love God and you love others then you will go make Jesus-followers; it's your job. If you are not sure about loving God, then we who are sure will challenge you to love him and follow him; that is our job.

If you want to find out what's up ahead, check out Laura's Curriculum Workspace

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A LIFE TRANSFORMED BY FAITH: James 1:2-6
Part 2, How to Profit from Your Problems
Pastor Charlie
February 19, 2006

FOUR "FACTS OF LIFE" YOU NEED TO KNOW
1. Problems Are Inevitable, 1:2; John 16:33; 1 Peter 4:12
"... whenever you face trials ..."
2. Problems Are Unpredictable
"... whenever you face trials ..."
3. Problems Are Many And Varied
"... trials of many kinds ..."
4. Problems Are Purposeful Romans 8:28,29
"Realize that they come ... to produce in you..." v.3 (Phillips Paraphrase)

  • Problems can purify your faith: "You know that the testing of your faith..."
  • Problems can fortify your patience: "... the testing ... develops perseverance..."
  • Problems can sanctify your character: "so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything!"

HOW TO HANDLE YOUR PROBLEMS
1. Rejoice: "Consider it pure joy whenever you face trials..." (vs. 1) 1 Thessalonians 5:18; Psalm 34:1
2. Request: "If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him." (vs. 5)
3. Relax: "But when he asks, he must believe and not doubt ..." (vs.6) Philippians 4:6,7

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ONE YEAR BIBLE—February 12-21

Visit the One Year Bible Blog and join up

Sunday, February 19
Leviticus 7:28-9:6 ~ Mark 3:31-4:25 ~ Psalm 37:12-29 ~ Proverbs 10:5

Monday, February 20
Leviticus 9:7-10:20 ~ Mark 4:26-5:20 ~ Psalm 37:30-40 ~ Proverbs 10:6-7

Tuesday, February 21
Leviticus 11:1-12:8 ~ Mark 5:21-43 ~ Psalm 38:1-22 ~ Proverbs 10:8-9

Wednesday, February 22
Leviticus 13:1-59 ~ Mark 6:1-29 ~ Psalm 39:1-13 ~ Proverbs 10:10

Thursday, February 23
Leviticus 14:1-57 ~ Mark 6:30-56 ~ Psalm 40:1-10 ~ Proverbs 10:11-12

Friday, February 24
Leviticus 15:1-16:28 ~ Mark 7:1-23 ~ Psalm 40:11-17 ~ Proverbs 10:13-14

Saturday, February 25
Leviticus 16:29-18:30 ~ Mark 7:24-8:10 ~ Psalm 41:1-13 ~ Proverbs 10:15-16

Sunday, February 26
Leviticus 19:1-20:21 ~ Mark 8:11-38 ~ Psalm 42:1-11 ~ Proverbs 10:17

Monday, February 27
Leviticus 20:22-22:16 ~ Mark 9:1-29 ~ Psalm 43:1-5 ~ Proverbs 10:18

Tuesday, February 28
Leviticus 22:17-23:44 ~ Mark 9:30-10:12 ~ Psalm 44:1-8 ~ Proverbs 10:19

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Know the story…Be the people…Expand the Kingdom
05-06 Priorities: Inreach...Outreach...Worship



If you would like to contribute to the eNews or converse with the editor, send an email to tfbyam1@hotmail.com

A fresh eNews is posted each Monday and updated on Wednesday

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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK

REGULAR HAPPENINGS
UPCOMING EVENTS—Next: All Church Info Gathering—February 21 @ 7 pm
TUESDAY GATHERING: February Worship Experience
SERMON NOTES—A LIFE TRANSFORMED BY FAITH: the book of James
ONE YEAR BIBLE—February 12-21

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Staff:
Pastor G (TFB Youth Min Pastor) gbenjamin49@gmail.com
Laura (college ministry directoresque, teacher, AKA the mad tangent rider; eNews editor) lkspringer@gmail.com

Leadership team:
Administrator: JJ
Communication:
Last Tuesday Planner: Dylan

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REGULAR HAPPENINGS

SUNDAYS
WORSHIP GATHERING @ 9:15 am—Main Worship Center
Intergenerational worship gathering with indy-folk-rockish music and good preaching… too fun!
“COFFEE HOUSE” @ 10:30ish
Coffee, conversation, and donut holes in the TFB Courtyard.
COLLEGIUM @ 11 am—TFB College Room
Sort of like idea potluck, but with a theme
Currently: Worship
SUNDAY GATHERING @ 7:30 pm—place varies
Contact MattC for details

TUESDAYS
TUESDAY GATHERING @ 7:15-9:00 pm— TFB College Room
Hangout and conversation, guided by a teacher-facilitator; often resembles Mr. Toad’s wild ride, but with bibles.
Up Next: Jesus: Who was he?

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UPCOMING EVENTS—Next: All Church Info Gathering—February 21 @ 7 pm

Online calendar http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tfbcollegium/cal

All Church Info Gathering—February 21

Off Campus Collegium... February 26 @ 11 am

EAT! (leadership kickoff and pizza feed) February 26 @ 12 noon

LAST TUESDAY—February 28

SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Loaves and Fishes—March 4 @ 11 am

What do they believe? Listening with respect and Deciding with wisdom
Worship Experience--March 7
Learning Party--March 14, 21

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TUESDAY GATHERING: Who is Jesus? Learning Party

The Challenge: within the next five months go through Jesus: Who is he? (or another bible study) with some friends who do not regularly attend church. If you love God and you love others then you will go make Jesus-followers; it's your job. If you are not sure about loving God, then we who are sure will challenge you to love him and follow him; that is our job.

If you want to find out what's up ahead, check out Laura's Curriculum Workspace

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SERMON NOTES—A LIFE TRANSFORMED BY FAITH: the book of James
The Marks of a Mature Person, Part 1
An Introduction to the book of James
Pastor Charlie
February 12, 2006


WHAT MATURITY IS NOT:

  • Maturity is not age.
  • Maturity is not appearance.
  • Maturity is not achievement.
  • Maturity is not education.

1. A Mature Person Is Positive Under Pressure (1:2-4).
2. A Mature Person Is Sensitive To People (2:8). Matthew 25:34-37, 40
3. A Mature Person Has Mastered His Mouth (3:2). Ephesians 4:29
4. A Mature Person Is A Peacemaker Not A Troublemaker (4:1).

Causes of conflict:
  • selfishness (4:3) Proverbs 13:10
  • judging others (4:11-12)

Why not judge others:
  • You are not God.
  • Only God has all the facts.
  • You don't know the motives.

5. A Mature Person Is Patient And Prayerful (5:7, 16).


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ONE YEAR BIBLE—February 12-21

Visit the One Year Bible Blog and join up

Sunday, February 12
Exodus 34:1-35:9 ~ Matthew 27:15-31 ~ Psalm 33:12-22 ~ Proverbs 9:1-6

Monday, February 13
Exodus 35:10-36:38 ~ Matthew 27:32-66 ~ Psalm 34:1-10 ~ Proverbs 9:7-8

Tuesday, February 14
Exodus 37:1-38:31 ~ Matthew 28:1-20 ~ Psalm 34:11-22 ~ Proverbs 9:9-10

Wednesday, February 15
Exodus 39:1-40:38 ~ Mark 1:1-28 ~ Psalm 35:1-16 ~ Proverbs 9:11-12

Thursday, February 16
Leviticus 1:1-3:17 ~ Mark 1:29-2:12 ~ Psalm 35:17-28 ~ Proverbs 9:13-18

Friday, February 17
Leviticus 4:1-5:19 ~ Mark 2:13-3:6 ~ Psalm 36:1-12 ~ Proverbs 10:1-2

Saturday, February 18
Leviticus 6:1-7:27 ~ Mark 3:7-30 ~ Psalm 37:1-11 ~ Proverbs 10:3-4

Sunday, February 19
Leviticus 7:28-9:6 ~ Mark 3:31-4:25 ~ Psalm 37:12-29 ~ Proverbs 10:5

Monday, February 20
Leviticus 9:7-10:20 ~ Mark 4:26-5:20 ~ Psalm 37:30-40 ~ Proverbs 10:6-7

Tuesday, February 21
Leviticus 11:1-12:8 ~ Mark 5:21-43 ~ Psalm 38:1-22 ~ Proverbs 10:8-9

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If you would like to contribute to the eNews or converse with the editor, send an email to tfbyam1@hotmail.com

A fresh eNews is posted each Monday and updated on Wednesday

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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK

REGULAR HAPPENINGS
UPCOMING EVENTS—Next: Jesus: Who is he? Worship Experience—February 7
TUESDAY GATHERING: February Worship Experience
SERMON NOTES—God Promises to Meet Your Needs – God’s Part and Your Part
ONE YEAR BIBLE—February 5-14
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Staff:
Pastor G (TFB Youth Min Pastor) gbenjamin49@gmail.com
Laura (college ministry directoresque, teacher, AKA the mad tangent rider; eNews editor) lkspringer@gmail.com

Leadership team:
Administrator: JJ
Communication:
Last Tuesday Planner: Dylan

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REGULAR HAPPENINGS

SUNDAYS
WORSHIP GATHERING @ 9:15 am—Main Worship Center
Intergenerational worship gathering with indy-folk-rockish music and good preaching… too fun!
“COFFEE HOUSE” @ 10:30ish
Coffee, conversation, and donut holes in the TFB Courtyard.
COLLEGIUM @ 11 am—TFB College Room
Sort of like idea potluck, but with a theme
Currently: Worship
SUNDAY GATHERING @ 7:30 pm—place varies
Contact MattC for details

TUESDAYS
TUESDAY GATHERING @ 7:15-9:00 pm— TFB College Room
Hangout and conversation, guided by a teacher-facilitator; often resembles Mr. Toad’s wild ride, but with bibles.
Up Next: Jesus: Who was he?

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UPCOMING EVENTS—Next: Jesus: Who is he? Worship Experience—February 7

Online calendar http://groups.yahoo.com/group/tfbcollegium/cal

Jesus: Who is he?
Worship Experience—February 7
Learning Party—February 14

Off Campus Collegium... February 26 @ 11 am

EAT! (leadership kickoff and pizza feed) February 26 @ 12 noon

LAST TUESDAY—February 28

SERVICE OPPORTUNITY: Loaves and Fishes—March 4 @ 11 am



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TUESDAY GATHERING: February Worship Experience

Who is Jesus?


Matthew 28:16-20 (LKS translation): Then the eleven Jesus-followers traveled to the Galilee, to the mountain where Jesus directed them, and seeing him they bowed in worship but they were double-minded and Jesus came to them speaking to them, saying, “All decision-making authority was given to me, in heaven and upon the earth. Therefore go make Jesus-followers of all the peoples immersing them into the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to keep all I commanded to you; and look! I, I am with you all the days until the consummation of the age.”

What does this tell us?

1. It really is all about Jesus:
  • authority: "All decision-making authority was given to me, in heaven and upon the earth."
  • presence: "I am with you all the days until the consummation of the age."
2. We are all missionaries: we are commanded to go make Jesus-followers.
  • "Therefore go make Jesus-followers of all the peoples"
  • Missionaries go; they do not stay in the church building and expect others to come to them.
  • Making Jesus-followers means connecting people with the body and teaching them to follow Jesus. Jesus-followers connect with the body by openly declaring their decision in baptism: "...immersing them into the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit..." Jesus-followers learn to be followers when other Jesus-followers teach them: "...teaching them to keep all I commanded to you..."
The Challenge: within the next six months go through Jesus: Who is he? with some friends who do not regularly attend church. If you love God and you love others then you will go make Jesus-followers; it's your job. If you are not sure about loving God, then we who are sure will challenge you to love him and follow him; that is our job.

February 14 we will practice some skills and work through some sample content to use in talking with your friends about loving God and following Jesus.
If you want to get a headstart, the plan for Feb 14 and a link to the four lessons is online: http://ministryhandbook.wikispaces.com/curriculum



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SERMON NOTES—God Promises to Meet Your Needs – God’s Part and Your Part
Philippians 4:14-19
Pastor Charlie
February 5, 2006

And my God will meet all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus
(Philippians 4:19, NIV).

"A generous man will prosper; he who refreshes others will himself be refreshed"
(Proverbs 11:25, NIV).

REASONS WE SHOULD BE GENEROUS:
Giving is an encouragement to others (v. 16).
  • When we give, our ministry expands.
  • When we give, we are acting like Jesus Christ.
Giving is an investment in the future (v. 17). 1 Timothy 6:18-19
Giving is a sacrifice to God (v. 18). Matthew 25:40

CHARACTERISTICS OF GOD’S PROMISE (v .19):
The source of the promise is God.
The scope of the promise is huge. 2 Thessalonians 3:10; James 4:3
Myth #1: God wants everybody to be rich. Luke 12:15
Myth #2: God wants everybody to be poor. 1 Timothy 6:17-18
The supply of this promise is all the riches of Christ.

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ONE YEAR BIBLE—February 5-14

Visit the One Year Bible Blog and join up

Sunday, February 5
Exodus 21:22-23:13 ~ Matthew 24:1-28 ~ Psalm 29:1-11 ~ Proverbs 7:6-23

Monday, February 6
Exodus 23:14-25:40 ~ Matthew 24:29-51 ~ Psalm 30:1-12 ~ Proverbs 7:24-27

Tuesday, February 7
Exodus 26:1-27:21 ~ Matthew 25:1-30 ~ Psalm 31:1-8 ~ Proverbs 8:1-11

Wednesday, February 8
Exodus 28:1-43 ~ Matthew 25:31-26:13 ~ Psalm 31:9-18 ~ Proverbs 8:12-13

Thursday, February 9
Exodus 29:1-30:10 ~ Matthew 26:14-46 ~ Psalm 31:19-24 ~ Proverbs 8:14-26

Friday, February 10
Exodus 30:11-31:18 ~ Matthew 26:47-68 ~ Psalm 32:1-11 ~ Proverbs 8:27-32

Saturday, February 11
Exodus 32:1-33:23 ~ Matthew 26:69-27:14 ~ Psalm 33:1-11 ~ Proverbs 8:33-36

Sunday, February 12
Exodus 34:1-35:9 ~ Matthew 27:15-31 ~ Psalm 33:12-22 ~ Proverbs 9:1-6

Monday, February 13
Exodus 35:10-36:38 ~ Matthew 27:32-66 ~ Psalm 34:1-10 ~ Proverbs 9:7-8

Tuesday, February 14
Exodus 37:1-38:31 ~ Matthew 28:1-20 ~ Psalm 34:11-22 ~ Proverbs 9:9-10