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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 we’re up to…
TUESDAY GATHERING: Coming In September—Revelation!
SERMON NOTES—Myths That Make Us Miserable - Part 2: The Truth About God
REGULAR HAPPENINGS
UPCOMING EVENTS—Next: Ministry, EAT! and Bonfire: 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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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 23 Ezra, Nehemiah, and the time between the testaments...preview
Last night was a bit random... and HOT! (our concentration level was extremely low)
So, after a prayer challenge from Josh, we took a jet tour through biblical history, dipped our toes into Ezra, Nehemiah, and 1 Maccabees, and decided to carry over to next Tuesday.
To that end, those who are not yet in school: HOMEWORK!
(oh, stop groaning...)
Take a quick read through Ezra, Nehemiah, and 1 Maccabees
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August 30 Ezra, Nehemiah, and the time between the testaments and WRAP!
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?
Do you know a person who is asking tough questions about God and the mess of life? Great! Invite them to the Tuesday Gathering for our Revelation discussion. Pick up a flyer in the college room.
Questions are exactly what we’re looking for…
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SERMON NOTES—Myths That Make Us Miserable - Part 2: The Truth About God
Pastor Charlie
August 21, 2005
MYTH #1: “GOD IS UNREASONABLE.” Genesis 2:17; 3:1
THE TRUTH: GOD IS A COMPASSIONATE FATHER. Psalm 145:9; Lamentations 3:22; Psalm. 37:4; 1 Tim. 6:17; Romans 8:32; Psalm 84:11; Matthew 7:11
MYTH #2: “GOD IS UNRELIABLE.” Genesis 3:3 5
Temptations: Phase #1 – Doubt Phase #2 – Deception
THE TRUTH: GOD IS A CONSISTENT FATHER. Romans 11:29; Psalm 59:10
MYTH #3: “GOD IS UNCONCERNED.”
THE TRUTH: GOD IS A CARING FATHER. Matthew 10:29-31; John 14:23; Matthew 6:31-33
MYTH #4: “GOD IS UNPLEASABLE.”
THE TRUTH: GOD IS A CHARITABLE FATHER 1 Corinthians 6:1; Ephesians 1:4; Romans 3:22
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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, EAT! and Bonfire: Sunday, August 28
Ministry and EAT!: Sunday, August 28— Torrance flea market ministry at 12 noon; lunch around 1 pm
Beach Bonfire: Sunday, August 28—Dockweiler Beach
College Briefing: September 2-5—Forest Home: cost $155
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