Week ending January 23, 2005

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—Remaining Questions
COMING SOON… Sharing your story without being a jerk
UPDATE! –and now for a word from the Project Managers…
WHAT I SAY— Your Words Can Be Here
REGULAR HAPPENINGS
EVENTS—Retreat cancelled due to storm damage :-(

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HOLY VOCAB—Remaining Questions

January 16: The Crux


In ten words or less, what is the absolutely, no doubt about it, most important thing people need to know about Jesus?

“Sin incurs wrath; we’re made right through God’s sacrificial love.”


January 23: Some answers to 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?
What does ‘abate’ mean?
How do propitiation and reconciliation relate to atonement?
What is the difference in reconciliation between the OT and the NT?
How do we let others know what atonement is?
What the most effective way to teach others about atonement?
How can non-Christians and those who believe in the Lord and are struggling ask for redemption?
What makes us give up our evil nature?
What will glorification be like?
Given 1 John 3:3 (“and all who believe this will keep themselves pure, just as Christ is pure”), how can we remain pure?
Why does Jesus need to remain in heaven until the end of time? He’d do a lot more good, I would think, if he came sooner.
How can we restore peace with those with whom we have animosity (or animosity towards you)?
If the Lord forgives us but we don’t forgive others, what happens (Colossians 3:12-13)?
How could people before Jesus know they were safe, since they obviously could not perfectly obey God’s covenant?
Is it still necessary to follow the law?
Why are Christians so judgmental of adulterers, homosexuals, etc. if all of us struggle? Christ can save us all.
How can you explain why Jesus needs to be both fully man and fully God?
What is meant by “sharing his suffering” (Romans 8:17)?
How can you pinpoint being ‘reborn,’ for so many people dedicate and rededicate over and over again?


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COMING SOON… Sharing your story without being a jerk

Resources:
Coffeehouse Gospel, by Matthew Paul Turner

Bruce and Stan’s Pocket Guide to Sharing Your Faith

More later…

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UPDATE! –and now for a word from the Project Managers…

Winter Retreat: cancelled due to storm damage... bummer (Mgrs: Daniel and Danny)

Bowling, Dinner, and who knows what else: February (Mgr. Cassie 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

You know all those papers you write for school?
How about sharing some of your hard-won knowledge?

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REGULAR HAPPENINGS

SUNDAYS
WORSHIP GATHERING @ 9:15 am—Main Worship Center
Intergenerational worship gathering with indy-folk-rockish music and good preaching… too fun!
“COFFEE HOUSE” @ 10:30ish
Coffee, conversation, and donut holes in the TFB Courtyard.
COLLEGIUM @ 11 am—TFB College Room
Fifteen minutes of random yapping,
followed by 45 minutes of tangent-surfing and bible searching

TUESDAYS
BIBLE DISCUSSION @ 7:15-9:00 pm— TFB College Room
Bible study meets hangout. Thirty minutes of random yap
followed by directed digging. Right now we’re going through
Paul’s letter to the Philippians.

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EVENTS—Retreat cancelled due to storm damage :-(

EAT! (Mgr: TBA)
Bowling, Dinner, and who knows what else: February (Mgr. Cassie M)
BBQ (Mgrs: Daniel and Danny)
Summer Camp—old style: July or August (Mgr: Jeff B)

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