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A fresh eNews is posted each Sunday

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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK

REGULAR HAPPENINGS
UPCOMING EVENTS--Next: EAT! January 7 @ 12 noon
SUNDAY COLLEGIUM: The TFB Constitution
SERMON NOTES--What you can find at Christmas

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Staff:
Pastor G (TFB Youth Min Pastor)
gbenjamin49 AT gmail DOT com
Laura (college ministry teacher and tangentrider; eNews editor)
lkspringer AT gmail DOT com

Leadership team:
Administrator: JJ
Student Leadership Team: Jeff, JJ, Jonathan, and Shaena

Pictures on Flickr

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REGULAR HAPPENINGS

SUNDAYS
WORSHIP GATHERING @ 9:15 am--Main Worship Center

“COFFEE HOUSE” @ 10:30ish

COLLEGIUM @ 11 am--TFB College Room
Currently: 1 John

TUESDAYS
TUESDAY GATHERING @ 7:45-9:00 pm--TFB College Room
Currently: 2 Timothy

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UPCOMING EVENTS—Next: EAT! January 7 @ 12 noon

Online calendar http://lkscurriculum.wikispaces.com/calendar

EAT! January 7 @ 12 noon
Retreat at Camp Pursche, January 12-14
What is Purim? Saturday, March 3

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SUNDAY COLLEGIUM--TFB Constitution

Sunday, December 17, 2006, the Collegium began a biblical, theological, and practical discussion of the Torrance First Baptist Constitution.

We are on a journey as fellow travelers.
Some of us have been journeying a long time and know more.
Others are new to the journey and have fresh eyes and fresh wonder.
Yet we are fellow travelers.
All have a voice.

So,

Live intentionally.
Look for the fingerprints of God.
Wonder.
Think.
Ask questions.

Bring your gathered bits to the Sunday Collegium, 11 AM in the college room.

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SERMON NOTES--What you can find at Christmas
Luke 2:12, 15; Matthew 2:1-2, 7:7
Pastor Charlie
December 24, 2006

Angels: "You'll find the baby... lying in a manger" (Luke 2:12).
Shepherds: "Let's go and see!" (Luke 2:15).
“Where is the one who has been born King of the Jews?
We saw his star in the east and have come to worship him”
(Matthew 2:2, NIV).
"…Seek and YOU will find…"
(Matthew 7:7, NIV).

YOU CAN FIND FORGIVENESS. Luke 2:11; Romans 3:23; Matthew 1:21; Acts 10:43

YOU CAN FIND PEACE Psalm 119:165

Guilt robs us of peace.
Grief robs us of peace. 1 Peter 5:7; Matthew 11:28-29
Grudges rob us of peace.

YOU CAN FIND LIFE ETERNAL. Romans 1:17; 1 John 5:20; Romans 6:23; 5:6, 8, 10, 11

“You will… find Me when you seek Me with all your heart” (Jeremiah 29:13, NIV).

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“Unless otherwise noted Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.” http://www.esv.org/

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eNews 121706

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The Doctrine of the Trinity is confusing. How can God be one God and Three persons? Plus, even if we can get a hold on the idea of the Trinity, what does it have to do with following Jesus day after day? Starting in November, the Tuesday Gathering will be considering the amazing truth about relationship, following Jesus, and theology.

For those wanting to go deeper:

Prep on your own
Trinity on theopedia
Bedrock Beliefs post on the doctrine of God
HIGHLY recommended book: It Takes a Church to Raise a Christian (much of the lesson material will be drawn from Tod Bolsinger's excellent work).

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SUNDAY COLLEGIUM--TFB Constitution

Sunday, December 17, 2006, the Collegium began a biblical, theological, and practical discussion of the Torrance First Baptist Constitution.

We are on a journey as fellow travelers.
Some of us have been journeying a long time and know more.
Others are new to the journey and have fresh eyes and fresh wonder.
Yet we are fellow travelers.
All have a voice.

So,

Live intentionally.
Look for the fingerprints of God.
Wonder.
Think.
Ask questions.

Bring your gathered bits to the Sunday Collegium, 11 AM in the college room.

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SERMON NOTES--The Faith Of Mary
Luke 1:26-38
Pastor Charlie
December 17, 2006

Mary had a mature faith even as a teenager.

Principle: Faith is not age dependent! Ecclesiastes 12:1

Mary believed in the personal God of Israel! Hebrews 11:6; John 3:16-17; Matthew 22:37-38; Judges 6:12; Matthew 28:20; Romans 8:38-39

Principle: Faith is a relationship with God.

Mary trusted God for the impossible.

Principle: Faith is belief that God is almighty - not you.

Mary walked the difficult path God gave her. John 15:20; John 16:33

Principle: Faith includes sacrifice.

Mary was highly favored.

Principle: Faith is dependence upon God’s grace.

Mary was afraid.

Principle: Faith can exist in the midst of fear.

Mary received God’s message.

Jesus is God’s Savior.

Hebrew ‘Jeshua’, “Yahweh” and “shua” means “Yahweh saves,” or “Yahweh is Savior.” Matthew 1:20-21

Jesus is divine (v. 32).

Jesus is the Messiah King (v. 33).

Principle: Faith is hearing and receiving God’s truth.

Mary humbly and willingly surrendered to God’s will. 2 Corinthians 8:5

Principle: Faith is giving ourselves to God and then obeying Him.

“Now faith is being sure of what we hope for
and certain of what we do not see.
This is what the ancients were commended for”
(Hebrews 11:1-2, NIV).

eNews 121006

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If you would like to contribute to the eNews or converse with the editor,
send an email to lkspringer AT gmail DOT com

A fresh eNews is posted each Sunday

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IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK

REGULAR HAPPENINGS
UPCOMING EVENTS--Next: Christmas Soiree/Hanukkah Celebration, Jeff's house, Dec 15 @ 7 pm
GOING DEEPER--A People of the Table
SUNDAY COLLEGIUM:
SERMON NOTES--THE COURAGE OF JOSEPH

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Staff:
Pastor G (TFB Youth Min Pastor)
gbenjamin49 AT gmail DOT com
Laura (college ministry teacher and tangentrider; eNews editor)
lkspringer AT gmail DOT com

Leadership team:
Administrator: JJ
Student Leadership Team: Jeff, JJ, Jonathan, and Shaena

Pictures on Flickr

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REGULAR HAPPENINGS

SUNDAYS
WORSHIP GATHERING @ 9:15 am--Main Worship Center

“COFFEE HOUSE” @ 10:30ish

COLLEGIUM @ 11 am--TFB College Room
Currently: 1 John

TUESDAYS
TUESDAY GATHERING @ 7:45-9:00 pm--TFB College Room
Currently: 2 Timothy

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UPCOMING EVENTS—Next: Christmas Soiree/Hanukkah Celebration, Jeff's house, Dec 15 @ 7 pm

Online calendar http://lkscurriculum.wikispaces.com/calendar

Christmas Soiree/Hanukkah Celebration, Jeff's house, Dec 15 @ 7 pm
EAT! January 7 @ 12 noon
Retreat at Camp Pursche, January 12-14
What is Purim? Saturday, March 3

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GOING DEEPER--A People of the Table

Tuesday Gathering: November: A People of the Table

The Doctrine of the Trinity is confusing. How can God be one God and Three persons? Plus, even if we can get a hold on the idea of the Trinity, what does it have to do with following Jesus day after day? Starting in November, the Tuesday Gathering will be considering the amazing truth about relationship, following Jesus, and theology.

For those wanting to go deeper:

Prep on your own
Trinity on theopedia
Bedrock Beliefs post on the doctrine of God
HIGHLY recommended book: It Takes a Church to Raise a Christian (much of the lesson material will be drawn from Tod Bolsinger's excellent work).

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SUNDAY COLLEGIUM
We are on a journey as fellow travelers.
Some of us have been journeying a long time and know more.
Others are new to the journey and have fresh eyes and fresh wonder.
Yet we are fellow travelers.
All have a voice.

So,

Live intentionally.
Look for the fingerprints of God.
Wonder.
Think.
Ask questions.

Bring your gathered bits to the Sunday Collegium, 11 AM in the college room.

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SERMON NOTES--THE COURAGE OF JOSEPH
Matthew 1:18-25
Pastor Charlie
December 10, 2006

THE COURAGE TO LIVE A MORALLY UPRIGHT LIFE
“…Joseph her husband was a righteous man…”

THE COURAGE TO GIVE GRACE TO OTHERS 1 Peter 4:8
“…did not want to expose her to pubic disgrace…”

THE COURAGE TO RESIST SOCIETAL PRESSURES
“…do not be afraid to take Mary home as your wife…”

THE COURAGE TO OBEY GOD James 1:2; 1 Peter 2:20
“…he did what the angel of the Lord had commanded him…”

Obeying God can result in being unfairly treated.
Obeying God does sometimes appear stupid.

“...go and make disciples of all nations…teach these disciples to obey all the commands I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always…”
(Matthew 28:19, 20, NLT).

“In the world you have tribulation, but take courage: I have overcome the world”
(John 16:33, NASV).

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“Unless otherwise noted Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.” http://www.esv.org/

Tag: collegeministry

eNews 120306

Know the story
Be the people
Embody the Kingdom

If you would like to contribute to the eNews or converse with the editor,
send an email to lkspringer AT gmail DOT com

A fresh eNews is posted each Sunday

=============================
IN THE eNEWS THIS WEEK

REGULAR HAPPENINGS
UPCOMING EVENTS--Next: Leadership Lunch, December 10@12 noon
THINK QUESTION
GOING DEEPER--A People of the Table
SUNDAY COLLEGIUM: What about that "thinking question"?
SERMON NOTES--The Hope of the Wise Men

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Staff:
Pastor G (TFB Youth Min Pastor)
gbenjamin49 AT gmail DOT com
Laura (college ministry teacher and tangentrider; eNews editor)
lkspringer AT gmail DOT com

Leadership team:
Administrator: JJ
Tuesday Leadership: Jeff, JJ, Jonathan, Megan, and Shaena

Pictures on Flickr

=============================
=============================
REGULAR HAPPENINGS

SUNDAYS
WORSHIP GATHERING @ 9:15 am--Main Worship Center

“COFFEE HOUSE” @ 10:30ish

COLLEGIUM @ 11 am--TFB College Room
Currently: 1 John

TUESDAYS
TUESDAY GATHERING @ 7:45-9:00 pm--TFB College Room
Currently: 2 Timothy

=============================
=============================
UPCOMING EVENTS—Next: Leadership Lunch, December 10@12 noon

Online calendar http://lkscurriculum.wikispaces.com/calendar

Leadership Lunch, December 10@12 noon
Christmas Soiree/Hanukkah Celebration, Jeff's house, Dec 15 @ 7 pm
EAT! January 7 @ 12 noon
Retreat at Camp Pursche, January 12-14
What is Purim? Saturday, March 3

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GOING DEEPER--A People of the Table

Tuesday Gathering: November: A People of the Table

The Doctrine of the Trinity is confusing. How can God be one God and Three persons? Plus, even if we can get a hold on the idea of the Trinity, what does it have to do with following Jesus day after day? Starting in November, the Tuesday Gathering will be considering the amazing truth about relationship, following Jesus, and theology.

For those wanting to go deeper:

Prep on your own
Trinity on theopedia
Bedrock Beliefs post on the doctrine of God
HIGHLY recommended book: It Takes a Church to Raise a Christian (much of the lesson material will be drawn from Tod Bolsinger's excellent work).

Christ-focused hope has a forward-looking perspective. Philippians 3:13; Romans 8:21, 23-25

God told the Magi and the world of the coming of the Messiah. Daniel 9:24-26

Christ-focused hope is grounded in God’s Revelation. Hebrews 1:1-2; 1 Corinthians 2:1-12; 2 Timothy 3:16

God used a supernatural star to start the Magi on their journey. Numbers 24:17

Christ-focused hope opens us to God’s supernatural activity in our lives. Ephesians 3:16-19

The hope of the Magi was strong enough to compel them to undertake a costly and difficult journey to find the King.

Christ-focused hope gives us a willingness to undertake costly endeavors. Luke 9:23; Romans 12:1

The Magi disturbed King Herod and all of Jerusalem.

Christ-focused hope sometimes upsets people and life. John 16:33; John 15:18, 20

Herod had to consult with the Jewish scholars to learn where the Christ was to be born and devised a plan to kill the newborn King. Micah 5:2

Christ-focused hope improves spiritual sight. 1 Corinthians 1:20, 22, 24; Colossians 3:16

The Magi were overcome with joy when they saw the star.

Christ-focused hope produces joy in life. John 15:9-11; 1 Peter 1:5, 6, 8, 9

The Magi worshipped Jesus.

Gold for His royalty
Frankincense for His deity
Myrrh for His humanity

Christ-focused hope prompts worship. Philippians 2:9-11; Revelation 5:12; 1 John 3:2; Titus 2:11-13

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“Unless otherwise noted Scripture quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version, copyright © 2001 by Crossway Bibles, a division of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.” http://www.esv.org/

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