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A fresh eNews is posted each Monday and updated on Wednesday
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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK
SUNDAY COLLEGIUM—Picture This! Week One
THE STORY OF GOD—What we’re up to…
TUESDAY GATHERING: Coming In September—Revelation!
STORY-CONNECTING STORIES—My College Ministry Journey
SERMON NOTES—MYTHS THAT MAKE YOU MISERABLE, Part 1: It does not matter what you believe as long as you are sincere.
REGULAR HAPPENINGS
UPCOMING EVENTS—Next: Ministry and EAT!: Sunday, August 28
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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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SUNDAY COLLEGIUM—Picture This! Week One
August 14
Week one was introduction. Next week, we move on to an Old Testament book.
August 21, 28: Picture This! (in the TFB gym)
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THE STORY OF GOD—What we’re up to…
As the leader of the first rebellion against God’s rule and the Adversary who has now officially lost the war, Satan fights a desperate, losing battle against God’s rule. Deluded by twisted memories of personal glory and haunted by piercing visions of his own demise, this dangerous enemy recklessly takes advantage of the pervasive corruption caused by humanity’s rebellion, warring against the inevitable completion of God’s rule in Jesus Christ.
Movements:
Beginnings, Genesis 1-12
Israel, Genesis 12-Malachi
Christ, the gospels
Church, Acts –Jude and church history
Endings, Revelation and other passages
The Problem: Rebellion against the rule of God and the mind-body-spirit-world results of that rebellion.
The Solution: Jesus Christ. Everything before Christ points toward Christ and everything after Christ points back to Christ. In the end, everything is returned to God’s original design in Christ.
August 16 The Story Today summer mission trips: Josh, Dylan, and Jeff …
…plus Laura’s devo preview of Revelation:
Revelation 5
Verses 9-10 Song of the Four Living Creatures and the 24 Elders
"You are worthy to take the scroll
and break its seals and open it.
For you were killed, and your blood has ransomed people for God
from every tribe and language and people and nation.
And you have caused them to become God's Kingdom and his priests.
And they will reign on the earth."
This is who Jesus ramsomed us to be.
This is who we are.
We ARE a kingdom. We are the rule of God made flesh.
We ARE priests. We—each and together—bring those we touch into God’s presence for worship and in prayer.
We WILL BE co-rulers. We grow in wisdom and take our responsibilities seriously.
So, the question is not “Do I want to be God’s kingdom-priest-co-ruler?” The only question is “Will I be who I am or will I be someone else? Will I follow God or will I follow myself?”
Choose.
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August 23 Ezra, Nehemiah, and 1 Maccabees
August 30 The Church Age
September 6: NEW STUDY—The Revelation of Jesus Christ!
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TUESDAY GATHERING: Coming In September—Revelation!
On Tuesday, September 6, we’ll begin our reading and discussion of the Revelation of Jesus Christ.
Book series, television movies, and more have looked at the events prophesied in this last book of the Bible. Do they have it right?
Does the book of Revelation intend to tell us the future, or is it about something else?
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STORY-CONNECTING STORIES—My College Ministry Journey
I, Laura, am living proof that God uses messy people. After some utterly ineffective angling, I stumbled into college ministry in January 2000. During that month, I substitute taught in the weekday bible study. Next thing I knew, I was in charge. Eek! The past five and one-half years have been a messy journey. One thing I’ve noticed: in those times when I am most sure of myself, I am usually ineffective. In those times when I feel utterly clueless, I am usually quite effective. It continues to be a bumpy road; I do and say clueless—sometimes stupid—things. The best thing I am learning as I do this ministry is that God has called ME—with all my quirks and mess—to do THIS ministry. God uses me best when I am most aware that I—like all humans—am a mixture of brokenness and glory. By myself, I’m toast. With God… I don’t think I can dream that big (Ephesians 3:20-21).
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SERMON NOTES—MYTHS THAT MAKE YOU MISERABLE, Part 1: It does not matter what you believe as long as you are sincere.
Pastor Charlie
August 14, 2005
Your beliefs are your choice. Romans 1:25
Your beliefs determine your behavior. Proverbs 4:23
The world has taught you many false beliefs. 1 John 4:1
Your false beliefs are the cause of many problems and unhappiness. John 8:32
The only source of absolute truth is god. Romans 3:4; Luke 21:33; Hebrews 6:18
Building your life on the foundation of God’s truth is the key to a healthy and stable life. Matthew 7:24
A key to stability is a personal commitment to the truth. Romans 12:2
- Commit yourself to seeking the truth. 2 Timothy 4:3-4; 1 Timothy 4:7; 1 Timothy 3:15
- Commit yourself to living the truth. Ephesians 4:14-15; 2 Corinthians 4:2
- Commit yourself to believing the truth. 2 Thessalonians 2:13; John 14:6; 2 Thessalonians 2:10 11
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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
TUESDAY GATHERING @ 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
DAY varies…
WEEKEND GATHERING (contact Pastor G for details)
Hang out, talk, bring your friends.
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UPCOMING EVENTS—Next: Ministry and EAT!: Sunday, August 28
Ministry and EAT!: Sunday, August 28— Torrance flea market ministry at 12 noon; lunch around 1 pm
College Briefing: September 2-5—Forest Home: cost $155
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