Know the story…Be the people…Expand the Kingdom
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A fresh eNews is posted each Monday and updated on Wednesday.
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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK
THE STORY OF GOD—What it is we’re up to…
AT SUNDAY COLLEGIUM: TFB College: the next step…
SERMON NOTES—“Returning To Our Roots”
REGULAR HAPPENINGS
UPCOMING EVENTS
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Staff:
Pastor G (TFB Youth Min Pastor) gbenjamin49@gmail.com
Laura (teacher, AKA the mad tangent rider; eNews editor) lkspringer@gmail.com
Leadership team:
TBA
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THE STORY OF GOD—What it is we’re up to…
The story of God runs from the creation of everything to the consummation of everything in God’s Kingdom and includes everything God is doing in the already-and-not-yet. The lives of God-followers today are vignettes in that continuing story, joining the millennia of God-followers who live out God’s story. The God-followers here in Torrance, at TFB, and in the TFB college group are part of the ongoing story that includes believers across the globe. God has commanded us to be his storytellers through our lives, through words, through media, through art, and through any means possible, spreading the Story of God to all who will listen.
Well, the first draft of the logline has justifiably gone in the dumper. We’ve no logline in place yet, but we may just have the beginnings of a concept: what if the story of God were told from Satan’s perspective? Hmmm
Story of God concept brainstorm
Psalm and Prayer
Psalm 51:1-6
1 Have mercy on me, O God, because of your unfailing love. Because of your great compassion, blot out the stain of my sins.
2 Wash me clean from my guilt. Purify me from my sin.
3 For I recognize my shameful deeds--they haunt me day and night.
4 Against you, and you alone, have I sinned; I have done what is evil in your sight. You will be proved right in what you say, and your judgment against me is just.
5 For I was born a sinner--yes, from the moment my mother conceived me.
6 But you desire honesty from the heart, so you can teach me to be wise in my inmost being.
Tuesday Prayer
Thanks to Megan E for being our worship leader.
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AT SUNDAY COLLEGIUM: TFB College: the next step…
June 12 TFB College: the next step…
Leadership team starting. Read the handbook online at http://tfbcolhandbook.blogspot.com/
Why a leadership team? First, the TFB College ministry is not run by staff (though the staff participate as part of the leadership team). Second, and more important, God called us all into community, to walk together in the way of Jesus. We have a leadership team because it is a very important way that we walk together.
As in any organized group of humans, certain tasks must be done. Leadership does not revolve around these necessary tasks, though, but around the gifts, skills, and passions that staff and leaders bring to the team. The gifts, skills, and passions assessment in this handbook can help you determine how you can serve.
The gifts-skills-passion assessment and the application for leadership are online at http://tfbcolhandbook.blogspot.com/
June 19 the return of the Freshman drag… boy howdy!
June 26 new series: Who are we and why are we here? taught by the ever popular Prib1
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SERMON NOTES—“Returning To Our Roots”
Lessons from the Early Church: The Book of Acts
Pastor Charlie
June 12, 2005
1. We Need To Minister In The Holy Spirit’s Power. Acts 1:4-8; 1 Corinthians 12:13; Romans 8:9
“If the Holy Spirit were taken away from the New Testament church, 90 percent of what they did would come to a halt, but if the Holy Spirit were taken away from the church of today, 10 percent of what we do would come to a halt.” A. W. Tozer
2. We Need To Maintain A Warm Fellowship. Acts 2:42-44
3. We Need To Multiply House Groups. Acts 2:46, 47; Acts 21:20
* Advantages To House Groups:
- They are infinitely expandable.
- They are unlimited geographically.
- They are good stewardship.
- They help promote relationships.
4. We Need To Magnify Our Vision Of God. Acts 4:24; Matthew 16:18
5. We Need To Maximize The Power Of Prayer. Acts 4:31
6. We Need To Model Christ-Like Generosity. Acts 4:32-37
7. We Need To Mobilize Every Member For Ministry. Acts 6:1-4
- An increase of disciples causes problems.
- Problems often mean there are unmet needs.
- Meeting needs requires people taking on ministries.
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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
Collegial teaching time led by collegians
TUESDAYS
SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION SMALL GROUP @ 7:15-9:00 pm— TFB College Room
Hangout and conversation, guided by a teacher-facilitator; often resembles Mr. Toad’s wild ride, but with bibles.
Currently: Writing a screenplay for the Story of God media project
FRIDAY or SATURDAY
GATHERING AT G's (contact Pastor G for details)
Hang out, talk, bring your friends.
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UPCOMING EVENTS
Gathering at G’s: Saturday, June 18 (contact Pastor G for details)
Freshman Drag: Sunday, June 19
Independence Day BBQ: July 3 or 4, details TBA
College Briefing: September 2-5—Forest Home: cost $155
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