Week ending December 19, 2004
Know the story…Be the people…Expand the Kingdom
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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—The True Spirit of 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 a Collegium Dictionary.
December 19:
propitiation
reconciliation
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?
Defined so far:
Orthodoxy: Right belief; the gospel does not change (ref: Galatians 1:6-9)
Orthopraxy: Right practice; Chill with right people=life; Citizenship in heaven (ref: Philippians 3:17-4:1)
Heterodoxy: Other belief; Wrong=death; Life and death issues; Paul curses himself if wrong
Heteropraxy: Other practice; Chill with wrong people=die; Destruction; Citizenship in hell
Apostasy: Going away from right belief-practice; Intentional
Heresy: Dangerous mis-belief; can be intentional or unintentional
Still up:
immanent transcendent contingent necessary
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
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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: Wednesday, December 22 @ 6:30, Barnhart Abode; bring your favorite cookie toppings (Mgr: JJ P)
Movie Night: Tuesday, December 28; bring movies to share (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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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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SERMON NOTES—The True Spirit of Christmas
Luke 1:46-55
December 12, 2004
The true spirit of Christmas can be summarized in one word: WORSHIP
Genuine worship happens when WE INVOLVE OUR WHOLE SELF. Luke 1:46, 47; Isaiah 29:13; John 4:23
Genuine worship happens when WE GROW IN OUR INTENSITY Luke 1:46, 47
Genuine worship happens when WE DISPLAY A HUMBLE HEART Luke 1 48; James 4:6; Isaiah 57:15
Genuine worship happens when WE FOCUS ON GOD. Luke 1:46; 1 Timothy 1:17
Genuine worship happens when WE PROCLAIM WHAT GOD HAS DONE. Luke 1:48-50; Psalm 71:14-16
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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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