Week ending December 12, 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
HOLY VOCAB—Getting past fancy talk!
UPDATE! –and now for a word from the Project Managers…
REVIEWS—Put yours here…
WHAT I SAY—Your words can be here!
SERMON NOTES—Reasons We Can Miss Christmas & Ways We Can Experience Christmas
REGULAR HAPPENINGS
EVENTS—next up: TFB “Christmas Celebration”
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HOLY VOCAB—Getting past 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
We’re building the Collegium Dictionary. Here are the words for Sunday, December 12, 2004
December 5, 2004 we defined:
orthodoxy
heterodoxy
heteropraxy
orthopraxy
How should we word the definitions for our dictionary?
The questions that remain:
What should we do to prevent ourselves from getting stuck in ruts about issues?
How do (the other) words relate to orthodoxy and orthopraxy?
Is there really a right way and a wrong way to worship God?
How do we as people of God determine what is orthodox and what is not?
What things do we need to teach to those who are in the heterodoxy and heteropraxy categories?
Still up:
immanent transcendent apostasy propitiation heresy contingent
awe sovereignty judgment repentance blasphemy holiness trespass
love yearn sin fear righteousness mercy grace unity forgiveness
wisdom faith majesty glory discipline justice redemption
peace hope joy justification salvation blessed regeneration reconciliation
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UPDATE! –and now for a word from the Project Managers…
Winter Retreat dates: January 7-9, 21-23, or 28-30 (Mgrs: Daniel and Danny)
Christmas Soiree dates: December 22 @ 6:30, Barnhart Abode (Mgr: JJ P)
Movie Night: December 28 (Mgr. Jake D)
Bowling Party: January or February—email your preference (Mgr. Jennifer M)
If you have questions or suggestions, contact the managers, or email tfbyam1@hotmail.com and your message will be forwarded.
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WHAT I SAY—Your words can be here!
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SERMON NOTES—Reasons We Can Miss Christmas & Ways We Can Experience Christmas
Pastor Charlie, December 5, 2004
1A. WE CAN MISS CHRISTMAS BECAUSE OF BUSY PREOCCUPATION. Luke 2:7
1B. WE CAN EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS BY FOCUSING ON JESUS. Luke 2:15
2A. WE CAN MISS CHRISTMAS BECAUSE OF JEALOUS FEAR. Matthew 2:1-3
2B. WE CAN EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS BY SUBMITTING TO GOD. Luke 1:38; Matthew 1:24; Romans 10:9
3A. WE CAN MISS CHRISTMAS BECAUSE OF PRIDEFUL INDIFFERENCE. Matthew 2:4
3B. WE CAN EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS THROUGH A HUMBLE SEARCH FOR JESUS. Matthew 2:1-2; Jeremiah 29:13; Luke 11:9-10
4A. WE CAN MISS CHRISTMAS BECAUSE OF RELIGIOUS RITUAL.
4B. WE CAN EXPEREINCE CHRISTMAS THROUGH A RENEWED PERSONAL RELATIONSHIP WITH GOD. Luke 2:25
5A. WE CAN MISS CHRISTMAS BECAUSE OF IDOLATRY. Luke 2:1; Mark 4:18-19
5B. WE CAN EXPERIENCE CHRISTMAS THROUGH GENUINE WORSHIP. Luke 2:20; Matthew 2:11; Luke 1:31; 32; 35).
AMONG ALL THE REASONS FOR WHY PEOPLE MISS CHRISTMAS, UNBELIEF IS AT THE CORE.
“But although the world was made through Him, the world didn’t recognize Him when He came. Even in His own land and among His own people, He was not accepted. But to all who believed Him and accepted Him, He gave the right to become children of God.” (John 1:10-12, NLT).
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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 “Christmas Celebration”
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)
Christmas Soiree, December 22 @ 6:30 pm at the Barnhart Abode (Mgr: JJ P)
Movie Night , December 28, time TBA (Mgr: Jake D)
Winter Retreat, January TBA (Mgr: Daniel and Danny)
Bowling, TBA (Mgr: Jennifer M)
BBQ (Mgr: Daniel and Danny)
Summer Retreat, TBA (Mgr: Jeff B)
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