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

update: 032906

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—March 28
TUESDAY GATHERING—Tuesday Gathering: What's in your way?
SERMON NOTES—Homosexuality – What the Bible Says, Part 1
ONE YEAR BIBLE—March 26-April 4

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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.
Currently: Listening with respect and Deciding with wisdom

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UPCOMING EVENTS—Next: Last Tuesday—March 28

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

LAST TUESDAY—March 28

PRAYER EXPERIENCE—April 4

Jerusalem Marketplace: April 9, 9:00 AM

Tenebrae: April 14, 7:00 PM

Listening with Respect & Deciding with Wisdom—Learning Parties: April 11, 18

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Tuesday Gathering: What's in your way?

Last Tuesday Teacher: Shaena

Philippians 1:12-17 esv
I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel, so that it has become known throughout the whole imperial guard and to all the rest that my imprisonment is for Christ. And most of the brothers, having become confident in the Lord by my imprisonment, are much more bold to speak the word without fear.

Some indeed preach Christ from envy and rivalry, but others from good will. The latter do it out of love, knowing that I am put here for the defense of the gospel. What then? Only that in every way, whether in pretense or in truth, Christ is proclaimed, and in that I rejoice.

Do the people you work with, play with, go to school with, and live with know that you are a Christian?
What kind of picture are they getting of God from your life and your words?
Are you standing up and speaking up?
What's getting in the way of your standing up and speaking up?

Thanks to Shaena for laying down the challenge!

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Homosexuality – What the Bible Says, Part 1
Pastor Charlie
March 26, 2006
One’s view of God’s Word – the Bible

Some Key Principles:

Innate and Choice

The argument goes: if something is natural, then it must be from God.
Genesis 3 tells us that when Adam and Eve sinned humanity's relationship with God was blocked, humanity's nature changed to a sin nature, and the physical world started to fall apart. Because of this...
Natural is not necessarily good because our hardwiring has badness in it.
Human desires are not all good.
Each person is held accountable for their desires and their actions.
Standards are determined by God's holiness not human ability.

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ONE YEAR BIBLE—March 26-April 4

Visit the One Year Bible Blog and join up

Sunday, March 26
Deuteronomy 5:1-6:25 ~ Luke 7:11-35 ~ Psalm 68:19-35 ~ Proverbs 11:29-31

Monday, March 27
Deuteronomy 7:1-8:20 ~ Luke 7:36-8:3 ~ Psalm 69:1-18 ~ Proverbs 12:1

Tuesday, March 28
Deuteronomy 9:1-10:22 ~ Luke 8:4-21 ~ Psalm 69:19-36 ~ Proverbs 12:2-3

Wednesday, March 29
Deuteronomy 11:1-12:32 ~ Luke 8:22-39 ~ Psalm 70:1-5 ~ Proverbs 12:4

Thursday, March 30
Deuteronomy 13:1-15:23 ~ Luke 8:40-9:6 ~ Psalm 71:1-24 ~ Proverbs 12:5-7

Friday, March 31
Deuteronomy 16:1-17:20 ~ Luke 9:7-27 ~ Psalm 72:1-20 ~ Proverbs 12:8-9

Saturday, April 1
Deuteronomy 18:1-20:20 ~ Luke 9:28-50 ~ Psalm 73:1-28 ~ Proverbs 12:10

Sunday, April 2
Deuteronomy 21:1-22:30 ~ Luke 9:51-10:12 ~ Psalm 74:1-23 ~ Proverbs 12:11

Monday, April 3
Deuteronomy 23:1-25:19 ~ Luke 10:13-37 ~ Psalm 75:1-10 ~ Proverbs 12:12-14

Tuesday, April 4
Deuteronomy 26:1-27:26 ~ Luke 10:38-11:13 ~ Psalm 76:1-12 ~ Proverbs 12:15-17

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eNews 031906

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 Sunday and updated on Wednesday

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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK

REGULAR HAPPENINGS
UPCOMING EVENTS—Next: Learning Party—March 21
SERMON NOTES—A LIFE TRANSFORMED BY FAITH: James 2:1-13
ONE YEAR BIBLE—March 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: 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.
Currently: Listening with respect and Deciding with wisdom

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UPCOMING EVENTS—Next: Learning Party—March 21

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

Off Campus Collegium... March 26 @ 11 am

Leadership Lunch—March 26 @ 12:30 pm...FREE FOOD

LAST TUESDAY—March 28

PRAYER EXPERIENCE—April 4

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A LIFE TRANSFORMED BY FAITH: James 2:1-13
How To Treat People Right
James 2:1-13
Pastor Charlie
March 19, 2006

"My brothers, as believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ,
don't show favoritism” (v. 1).

"If you really keep the royal law found in Scripture,
`Love your neighbor as yourself,'
you are doing right" (v. 8).

TREATING PEOPLE WRONG

Favoritism - a Superficial Standard
Appearance
Ancestry
Age
Achievement
Affluence

1. Favoritism is unchristian (vs. 1). Romans 2:11; 1 Samuel 16:7
2. Favoritism is unreasonable (vs. 5-7).
3. Favoritism is unloving (v. 8-9). Galatians 5:14; 1 John 4:20

TREATING PEOPLE RIGHT
1. Accept everyone.Romans 15:7
2. Appreciate everyone. Philippians 2:3-4
3. Affirm everyone. 1 Thessalonians 5:11; Galatians 3:26-28

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ONE YEAR BIBLE—March 19-28

Visit the One Year Bible Blog and join up

Sunday, March 19
Numbers 28:16-29:40 ~ Luke 3:23-38 ~ Psalm 62:1-12 ~ Proverbs 11:18-19

Monday, March 20
Numbers 30:1-31:54 ~ Luke 4:1-30 ~ Psalm 63:1-11 ~ Proverbs 11:20-21

Tuesday, March 21
Numbers 32:1-33:39 ~ Luke 4:31-5:11 ~ Psalm 64:1-10 ~ Proverbs 11:22

Wednesday, March 22
Numbers 33:40-35:34 ~ Luke 5:12-28 ~ Psalm 65:1-13 ~ Proverbs 11:23

Thursday, March 23
Numbers 36:1-Deuteronomy 1:46 ~ Luke 5:29-6:11 ~ Psalm 66:1-20 ~ Proverbs 11:24-26

Friday, March 24
Deuteronomy 2:1-3:29 ~ Luke 6:12-38 ~ Psalm 67:1-7 ~ Proverbs 11:27

Saturday, March 25
Deuteronomy 4:1-49 ~ Luke 6:39-7:10 ~ Psalm 68:1-18 ~ Proverbs 11:28

Sunday, March 26
Deuteronomy 5:1-6:25 ~ Luke 7:11-35 ~ Psalm 68:19-35 ~ Proverbs 11:29-31

Monday, March 27
Deuteronomy 7:1-8:20 ~ Luke 7:36-8:3 ~ Psalm 69:1-18 ~ Proverbs 12:1

Tuesday, March 28
Deuteronomy 9:1-10:22 ~ Luke 8:4-21 ~ Psalm 69:19-36 ~ Proverbs 12:2-3

eNews 031206

Eager to hear God’s Word (vs. 19a)
Open to what God’s Word reveals (vs.19b)
Willing to discard ungodly conduct (vs. 21a)
Ready to surrender to God’s ways (vs. 21b)

REFLECT ON GOD'S WORD (vs. 22-25).Hebrews 4:12
You will reflect on God’s Word best by reading it.

To look intently at these questions of the text:

S - Is there a Sin to confess?
P - Is there a Promise to claim?
A - Is there an Attitude to change?
C - Is there a Command to obey?
E - Is there an Example to follow?
P - Is there a Prayer to pray?
E - Is there an Error to avoid?
T - Is there a Truth to believe?
S - Is there Something to thank God for?

S.P.A.C.E.P.E.T.S.

You will reflect on God’s Word best by reviewing it. John 8:31; Psalm 119:97; Joshua 1:8

You will reflect on God’s Word best by remembering it. Psalm 119:11; Hebrews 2:1

RESPOND TO GOD'S WORD (vs. 22-27). John 13:17

Examples of putting into practice God’s Word (v.26, 27):

A controlled tongue
A caring heart
A clean mind

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ONE YEAR BIBLE—March 12-21

Visit the One Year Bible Blog and join up

Sunday, March 12
Numbers 16:41-18:32 ~ Mark 16:1-20 ~ Psalm 55:1-23 ~ Proverbs 11:7

Monday, March 13
Numbers 19:1-20:29 ~ Luke 1:1-25 ~ Psalm 56:1-13 ~ Proverbs 11:8

Tuesday, March 14
Numbers 21:1-22:20 ~ Luke 1:26-56 ~ Psalm 57:1-11 ~ Proverbs 11:9-11

Thursday, March 16
Numbers 24:1-25:18 ~ Luke 2:1-35 ~ Psalm 59:1-17 ~ Proverbs 11:14

Friday, March 17
Numbers 26:1-51 ~ Luke 2:36-52 ~ Psalm 60:1-12 ~ Proverbs 11:15

Saturday, March 18
Numbers 26:52-28:15 ~ Luke 3:1-22 ~ Psalm 61:1-8 ~ Proverbs 11:16-17

Sunday, March 19
Numbers 28:16-29:40 ~ Luke 3:23-38 ~ Psalm 62:1-12 ~ Proverbs 11:18-19

Monday, March 20
Numbers 30:1-31:54 ~ Luke 4:1-30 ~ Psalm 63:1-11 ~ Proverbs 11:20-21

Tuesday, March 21
Numbers 32:1-33:39 ~ Luke 4:31-5:11 ~ Psalm 64:1-10 ~ Proverbs 11:22

eNews 030506

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 Sunday and updated on Wednesday

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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK

REGULAR HAPPENINGS
UPCOMING EVENTS—Next: Worship Experience--March 7
OPINION—Faith is not a warm fuzzy feeling, by tangentrider
SERMON NOTES—A LIFE TRANSFORMED BY FAITH: James 1:5-11
ONE YEAR BIBLE—March 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: 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: Worship Experience—March 7

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

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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OPINION—Faith is not a warm fuzzy feeling
by tangentrider

Faith consists of both content and practice. It is ALWAYS both. The source of this content is the Bible (OT/NT). The source is not theology books. It is not pastors. It is not Sunday school teachers. It is not deep thoughts that may or may not pop into one's head while thinking about God. Truth may come from these places, but the source is the Bible. That being the case, ALL statements MUST be checked against scripture--no matter who makes the statement.

Faith itself has NO real power. It's like the wire connecting the lamp to the wall--in fact it's like the wires in the wall and over the street and across the state. The wires may carry electricity, but they are not the source of the electricity. The power is from the power plant. No connection. No power. Faith is like that. It's just a wire--a wonderfully designed, special wire, but just a wire. The real power of faith ALWAYS comes from the object of faith. If the object of faith has real power then faith has real power; otherwise the power is false.

Our prayers are answered not merely because we pray them but because the God who hears them is powerful and gracious. Yes, God answers silly "where in the world are my keys?" prayers, but sometimes his answer is, "I'm not going to tell you this time. Find them yourself and then figure out how not to lose them." I've had that answer to such a prayer. I don't lose my keys anymore. Funny that.

read the complete rant

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A LIFE TRANSFORMED BY FAITH: James 1:12-18

How To Win Over Temptation
Pastor Charlie
March 5, 2006

HOW CAN I WIN OVER TEMPTATION?

1. BE REALISTIC (vs.13a). I Corinthians 10:13; Hebrews 4:15
"when tempted ... "

2. ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY (vs. 13b).

3. GET READY (vs. 14-16). Matthew 26:41; Ephesians 6:11-12; 2 Corinthians 2:11

HOW TEMPTATION WORKS (vs. 14-15):

Step #1 ~ You give attention to your evil desires.
Step #2 ~ You deceive yourself.
Step #3 ~ You choose to disobey.
Step #4 ~ You feed your disease of death.

4. REFOCUS (vs. 17). Philippians 4:8

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ONE YEAR BIBLE—March 5-14

Visit the One Year Bible Blog and join up

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

Wednesday, March 8
Numbers 10:1-11:23 ~ Mark 14:1-21 ~ Psalm 51:1-19 ~ Proverbs 10:31-32

Thursday, March 9
Numbers 11:24-13:33 ~ Mark 14:22-52 ~ Psalm 52:1-9 ~ Proverbs 11:1-3

Friday, March 10
Numbers 14:1-15:16 ~ Mark 14:53-72 ~ Psalm 53:1-6 ~ Proverbs 11:4

Saturday, March 11
Numbers 15:17-16:40 ~ Mark 15:1-47 ~ Psalm 54:1-7 ~ Proverbs 11:5-6

Sunday, March 12
Numbers 16:41-18:32 ~ Mark 16:1-20 ~ Psalm 55:1-23 ~ Proverbs 11:7

Monday, March 13
Numbers 19:1-20:29 ~ Luke 1:1-25 ~ Psalm 56:1-13 ~ Proverbs 11:8

Tuesday, March 14
Numbers 21:1-22:20 ~ Luke 1:26-56 ~ Psalm 57:1-11 ~ Proverbs 11:9-11

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