YAM eNews Week of November 23, 2003
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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK
REGULAR HAPPENINGS—Worship, Eat, The Gathering, Big Rocks
CHICKEN TACO NIGHT!!
WANNA GOLD STAR???
TANA’S TIDBITS
STUDYING ROMANS WITH PASTOR CHARLIE
COLOSSIANS 3 WRAP-UP: SELF EVALUATION
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REGULAR HAPPENINGS—Worship, Eat, The Gathering, Big Rocks
WORSHIP @ 8:45 am—Main Worship Center
EATING TOGETHER, 4th Sunday @ 11:45 am
Next EATING TOGETHER is December 28
Meet in the TFB patio
SDGs (SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION GROUPS)
The Gathering @ 10 am—TFB College Room
Current Study: TBA conversation, let by Tom
An online summary is available weekly on The YAM Discussion Blog
Big Rocks @ 8:00-9:00 pm on Tuesdays— TFB College Room
Current Study: The Kingdom of Heaven is like…
An online summary is available weekly at The YAM Discussion Blog
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CHICKEN TACO NIGHT!!
Thanks to the excellent deal at Chicken Roaster this Sunday, Tuesday, November 25, is now Chicken Taco Night. Bring some fixin’s if you want, but bring your appetite for sure!
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WANNA GOLD STAR???
This week’s memory verse is Colossians 3:16-17. Per Greg’s request, there will be a gold star for anyone who memorizes the verse by next Sunday, November 30, 2003.
16 Let the word of Christ richly dwell within you, with all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another with psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with thankfulness in your hearts to God.
17 Whatever you do in word or deed, do all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks through Him to God the Father.
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TANA’S TIDBITS
Dear Yam-
Well the year is drawing to an end. It's hard to believe that on Thursday it's Thanksgiving, and in one month it's Christmas. How the time goes. It has been an amazing year for me. As I am sure it has for all of you. I have never taken much value in one year, but how a person can change in one year is truly great. I came to Australia very scared. I really didn't know what to expect from the church, myself or God. This has been a very stretching year, but one that I will never forget. I have had to learn a new language, English takes on a whole new meaning, and a new way of life. I have made many new friends and learned that expressing my feelings is a very relieving experience. I will truly miss all the fun things that I have experienced over here. I mean, who would have thought I would visit the Great Barrier Reef, or dress as a preppy 70's girl. Many things have changed, from my wardrobe to my hair style, even to the way I look at life. I can't wait to see all of you over the Christmas season. It will be a true Christmas season. Ok, right now the weather is like Florida in May. You try getting into the Christmas spirit, when it's 80 degrees outside with a 60% humidity level. Trust me, Santa in heat is not right, but I must admit, very funny. So I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Holiday Season, and I look forward to seeing as many of you as I can when I get home.
Yours truly,
Tana Rice
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STUDYING ROMANS WITH PASTOR CHARLIE
The Christian View of Life, Part 31
ACCEPTING EACH OTHER
Romans 14:1-12
“Disputable” - a disputable matter is an issue on which the Bible neither gives a command nor forbids.
“Accept” – to welcome, to receive, to include
HOW TO ACCEPT PEOPLE WHO DISAGREE WITH ME
DO NOT DISCOUNT THEIR PERSONAL CONVICTIONS (v. 1).
DO NOT JUDGE THEM (v. .3).
1 Corinthians 8:1, 4, 7
Matthew 7:3-5
DO NOT TRY TO CHANGE THEM (v. 4).
WHY I MUST NOT JUDGE OTHERS ON DISPUTABLE ISSUES
GOD HAS ALREADY ACCEPTED THEM (v. 3).
IT IS NOT MY PLACE TO JUDGE (v. 4).
I DO NOT KNOW THEIR MOTIVES (v. 5, 6).
ONLY CHRIST HAS THE RIGHT TO JUDGE (v. 8, 9).
I AM ACCOUNTABLE ONLY FOR MYSELF (v. 10-12).
2 Corinthians 5:15
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COLOSSIANS 3 WRAP-UP: SELF EVALUATION
Sunday we wrapped up Colossians 3 with a nifty picture (if I do say so myself :-), a dramatic group reading of “Dead to the World” by Officer Negative, singing (see Colossians 3:16), and a self evaluation. The picture might well end up on Laura’s Fotolog on Monday. The self-evaluation is below. If you did not receive a copy at The Gathering (Sunday School), please complete the evaluation and send back (or turn in, if you’re in town) the bottom portion.
SELF EVALUATION
Colossians 3:1-17
Complete the survey using the following codes:
1= Never, 2=Rarely, 3=Sometimes, 4=Mostly, 5=Always
Give each statement a score, then total the scores for each section.
Section I
I tend to want what God wants.
I tend to think about God and God’s stuff.
I feel safe in God’s care.
I’m excited about becoming more like Jesus.
Section II
My sexual desire is under God’s control.
When I’m tempted by sexual desire, I run to God for help.
I choose carefully when deciding what to watch or read.
Section III
I treat others with love and respect.
I tell the truth.
I live like the Christian I say I am.
I get to know people rather than assuming what they are like.
Section IV
My attitude is becoming more and more like Jesus.
I forgive others when they hurt me.
I don’t hold grudges.
I’m grateful for all the good things God has given me.
Section V
I spend regular time in God’s Word.
I’m excited about worshiping God.
I help other believers in their Christian walk.
I evaluate my life to see if it matches God’s Word.
I love God so much I can’t contain myself.
"Tear off" (copy and paste it into your email) the portion below and turn in (or email).
Some stuff I probably need to work on (list stuff):
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Some stuff I’d like to know more about (list stuff):
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Some stuff I’d like the College Group to do (list stuff):
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Total score for each section:
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