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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK

REGULAR HAPPENINGS
UPCOMING EVENTS--Next: EAT! December 3 @ 12 noon
THINK QUESTION
GOING DEEPER--A People of the Table
SUNDAY COLLEGIUM: What about that "thinking question"?
SERMON NOTES--Revelation 15-16

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Pastor G (TFB Youth Min Pastor)
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Leadership team:
Administrator: JJ
Tuesday Leadership: Jeff, JJ, Jonathan, Megan, and Shaena

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REGULAR HAPPENINGS

SUNDAYS
WORSHIP GATHERING @ 9:15 am--Main Worship Center

“COFFEE HOUSE” @ 10:30ish

COLLEGIUM @ 11 am--TFB College Room
Currently: 1 John

TUESDAYS
TUESDAY GATHERING @ 7:45-9:00 pm--TFB College Room
Currently: 2 Timothy

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UPCOMING EVENTS—Next: EAT! December 3 @ 12 noon

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


EAT! December 3 @ 12 noon

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pic from EAT! Nov '06

Christmas Soiree/Hanukkah Celebration, Jeff's house, Dec 15 @ 7 pm

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THINK QUESTION

Join an online discussion.

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GOING DEEPER--A People of the Table

Tuesday Gathering: November: A People of the Table
The Doctrine of the Trinity is confusing. How can God be one God and Three persons? Plus, even if we can get a hold on the idea of the Trinity, what does it have to do with following Jesus day after day? Starting in November, the Tuesday Gathering will be considering the amazing truth about relationship, following Jesus, and theology.
For those wanting to go deeper:

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SUNDAY COLLEGIUM--What about that "thinking question"?

November 26, the Collegium discussed the "Thinking Question" (see above) and Andrew B's suggestion for what should happen "in here":

1. God is leading the mission. He is leading us on the mission by having put His Spirit in us. (I always find that amazing.) So we need to know how to be led by the Spirit. In here we can exercise experiencing that leading so out there we are more sure of how to follow.

2. Actually should be the first point, the mission is driven by love. We are going on the mission driven by love and bringing love. Inside we can practise that too, so we actually do it better outside.
The bottom line--which is still being clarified via email--focused on how to design the 9:15 am Sunday Worship Gathering to better include these two intentions: to practice following the Spirit and loving one another.

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We are on a journey as fellow travelers.
Some of us have been journeying a long time and know more.
Others are new to the journey and have fresh eyes and fresh wonder.
Yet we are fellow travelers.
All have a voice.

So,

Live intentionally.
Look for the fingerprints of God.
Wonder.
Think.
Ask questions.

Bring your gathered bits to the Sunday Collegium, 11 AM in the college room.

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SERMON NOTES--Revelation 21-22
IF THEN…WHAT NOW?
The Book of Revelation, Part 12
November 26, 2006
Pastor Charlie

A NEW HEAVEN AND EARTH Revelation 21:1-5 (Isaiah 65:17-19)

How might this happen?

View #1 ~ Our current heavens and earth will be entirely destroyed and God will create a new heaven and earth. 2 Peter 3:10-12

View #2 ~ Our current heavens and earth will be completely transformed. 1 Corinthians 15:52-53

What is the Now from this?
  • The NOW is a call for us to live lives that reflect God’s character and values. 2 Peter 3:11,14
  • The NOW is enthusiastic and faithful service to God. 1 Corinthians 15:58; Hebrews 11:6


A NEW JERUSALEM Revelation 21:9-22:5

The Gates and Foundation
  • The way in is very valuable. Matthew 13:45-46
  • The way in is Jesus. 21:27; John 10:9-10; 14:6

The Names
  • God uses ordinary people to accomplish His extraordinary purpose
  • God’s grace is truly amazing.1 Timothy 1:15-1


No temple
  • In the Old Testament, God dwelt in the holy of holies.
  • In the New Testament, God dwells in us.Ephesians 1:13
  • In the New Jerusalem, God dwells with us (v. 22).


The River of Life: an abundant life of fullness with God John 4:13-14; 10:10


The Tree of Life: a life with every need met (22:2-3)


Parallels with Genesis One:
  • In Genesis, the heavens and earth are created.
  • In Revelation, the new heavens and earth are created.

  • In Genesis, the sun is created.
  • In Revelation, there is no need of the sun.

  • In Genesis, night is established.
  • In Revelation, night is eliminated.

  • In Genesis, the curse is announced upon all mankind.
  • In Revelation, the curse is removed.

  • In Genesis, man is driven from the tree.
  • In Revelation, we are given the tree.

  • In Genesis, sorrow and pain begin.
  • In Revelation, there is no more sorrow, no more pain.


Summaries from the descriptions of the New Jerusalem:
  • It is the home of God among His people (21:3; 22:4).
  • There is no death, sorrow, crying or pain (21:4, 26-27).
  • It is a place for those who put their trust in Christ (21:7).
  • Personal intimate worship of God will be part of every day life (22:3).
  • No darkness there for God is light (21:23,25; 22:5).
  • Every need is met in abundance with the river and trees of life (22:1, 2).


What we will do:
  • We will serve God.
  • We will experience an intimate face-to-face relationship with God.Exodus 33:20
  • We will rule with God.Daniel 7:27

What to do now!
  • Develop our servanthood by serving others.John 13:14
  • Develop our intimacy with God by pursuing a love relationship with Him.John 14:23
  • Develop our abilities to rule by humbling ourselves.Philippians 2:3-5

SOME FINAL WORDS

Revelation 22:7-21
  • I am making everything new! (21:5)
  • Blessed are those who wash their robes (v.14). Revelation 7:14
  • Come! (v. 17)John 7:37-38
  • The grace of the Lord Jesus be with God’s people (v. 21).
  • “I am coming soon.” Come, Lord Jesus (v. 20).

“Therefore keep watch, because you do not know on what day your Lord will come” (Matthew 24:42, NIV).


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