Week ending November 28, 2004
Know the story…Be the people…Expand the Kingdom.
If you would like to contribute to the eNews or converse with the editor (Laura1), send an email to tfbyam1@hotmail.com
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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK
BUILDING A FRONT PORCH… putting it together…
THE QUESTIONS THAT REMAIN…
HOLY VOCAB—More than pinkies and fancy talk!
UPDATE! …and now for a word from the Project Managers…
REVIEWS—Put yours here…
WHAT I SAY—Your words can be here!
REGULAR HAPPENINGS
EVENTS—next up: TFB Bell Noel
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BUILDING A FRONT PORCH… putting it together…
A front porch is the transitional space between the personal/intimate space of the house and the public/social space of the street. It is a space where perfect strangers are free to interact and join in community, if only for a moment between sips of iced tea.
All right, we’ve studied front porch elements—love, reach, belong, grow, serve, and worship—and we’ve looked at how the front porch fits with our mission—know the story, be the people, expand the kingdom—so now it’s time to put a bit of feet on the whole thing. This coming Sunday (Nov. 28) we’ll take a close look at the TFB Patio Ministry using what we’ve learned during the past seven weeks. Be sure and get a worksheet from Laura1 Sunday before the patio time.
Patio Evaluation:
- Movement
- Space
- Conduct
- Recommendations
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THE QUESTIONS THAT REMAIN…
How will visitors to the front porch know that we know Jesus?
How should we act toward each other on the front porch?
How can we help others belong on the front porch?
What should our attitude be toward others on the front porch?
How should we support others on the front porch?
What should the atmosphere be on the front porch?
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HOLY VOCAB—More than pinkies and fancy talk!
“That's just fancy talk SpongeBob! Hey! You know what? If you want to act fancy, just put your pinky up!” – the wisdom of Patrick
First up:
orthodoxy
heterodoxy
heteropraxy
orthopraxy
Do some prep work:
American Heritage Dictionary
Wikipedia
NET Bible Search Tool
apostasy-yearn-sin-majesty-glory-fear-awe-holiness-trespass-judgment-discipline-
righteousness-justice-mercy-faith-propitiation-sovereignty-peace-grace-repentance-
hope-joy-blasphemy-unity-immanent-contingent-transcendent-love-forgiveness-
salvation-blessed-wisdom-heresy
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UPDATE! …and now for a word from the Project Managers…
- Possible Winter Retreat date: January 7-9 (Mgrs: Daniel and Danny)
- Possible Christmas Soiree dates: December 17, 18, 22, or 29 (Mgr: JJ P)
If you have questions or suggestions, contact the managers, or email tfbyam1@hotmail.com and your message will be forwarded.
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REVIEWS—Put yours here…
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Here's how to do it:
- Give the movie/restaurant/TV show/whatever a rating of 1-5 stars (5 being best)
- Describe the story/style
- Explain your rating, why it was good or bad
- Send your review to tfbyam1@hotmail.com
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WHAT I SAY—Your words can be here!
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REGULAR HAPPENINGS
WORSHIP GATHERING @ 9:15 am—Main Worship Center
“COFFEE HOUSE” @ 10:30ish—TFB Courtyard
COLLEGIUM @ 11 am—TFB College Room
BIBLE STUDY @ 7:15-9:00 pm on Tuesdays— TFB College Room
Paul’s Letter to the Philippians
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EVENTS—next up: TFB Bell Noel
TFB Bell Noel, December 5, 6:00 p.m.
TFB “Christmas Celebration” December 12, 6:00 p.m.
TFB kids musical “A Star Is Born” December 18 & 19, 7:00 p.m.
TFB Christmas Eve Candlelight Service, December 24, 7:00 p.m.
TFB Combined Worship Service, December 26, 10:00 a.m. (no Collegium)
Bowling, December TBA (Mgr: Jennifer M)
Elegant Christmas Party, December TBA (Mgr: JJ P)
Movie Night TBA (Mgr: Jake D)
BBQ (Mgr: Daniel and Danny)
Winter Retreat, January TBA (Mgr: Daniel and Danny)
Summer Retreat, TBA (Mgr: Jeff B)
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