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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK

REGULAR HAPPENINGS
UPCOMING EVENTS--Next: Christmas Soiree/Hanukkah Celebration, Jeff's house, Dec 15 @ 7 pm
GOING DEEPER--A People of the Table
SUNDAY COLLEGIUM:
SERMON NOTES--THE COURAGE OF JOSEPH

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Staff:
Pastor G (TFB Youth Min Pastor)
gbenjamin49 AT gmail DOT com
Laura (college ministry teacher and tangentrider; eNews editor)
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Leadership team:
Administrator: JJ
Student Leadership Team: Jeff, JJ, Jonathan, 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: Christmas Soiree/Hanukkah Celebration, Jeff's house, Dec 15 @ 7 pm

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

Christmas Soiree/Hanukkah Celebration, Jeff's house, Dec 15 @ 7 pm
EAT! January 7 @ 12 noon
Retreat at Camp Pursche, January 12-14
What is Purim? Saturday, March 3

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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:

• Prep on your own
• Trinity on theopedia
• Bedrock Beliefs post on the doctrine of God
• HIGHLY recommended book: It Takes a Church to Raise a Christian (much of the lesson material will be drawn from Tod Bolsinger's excellent work).

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SUNDAY COLLEGIUM
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--THE COURAGE OF JOSEPH
Matthew 1:18-25
Pastor Charlie
December 10, 2006

THE COURAGE TO LIVE A MORALLY UPRIGHT LIFE
“…Joseph her husband was a righteous man…”

THE COURAGE TO GIVE GRACE TO OTHERS 1 Peter 4:8
“…did not want to expose her to pubic disgrace…”

THE COURAGE TO RESIST SOCIETAL PRESSURES
“…do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife…”

THE COURAGE TO OBEY GOD James 1:2; 1 Peter 2:20
“…he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him…”

Obeying God can result in being unfairly treated.
Obeying God does sometimes appear stupid.


“...go and make disciples of all nations…teach these disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always…”
(Matthew 28:19, 20, NLT).

“In the world you have tribulation, but take courage: I have overcome the world”
(John 16:33, NASV).

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