Weekly Update 7/27

Hello All,

Today we had a small group in class, the discussion led by Jason Lincoln was about Worship. We also talked alot about some upcoming Missions, be on the lookout for a post from Jason Lincoln about that. Next week is the last week in the Summer Series. Dan will be leading the group in talking about Celebration.

Joys & Concerns:
-Sherrye's boss recently had surgery and is having some struggles during recovery
-Ashlea has a good friend that gave birth to a baby girl about 2months premature, the baby named Rebecca is doing well but will be hospitalized for 5-7wks
-Erica's mother is traveling and will be here soon for a visit



Key Church Announcements:
more info can always be found at wwww.crumc.org
- Church Directory online sign up is available for dates in Aug & Sept
-The church is starting up a United Methodist Men's group the first group gathering is set for Friday Oct. 3rd 6:30am-8:30am

2B1 Bulletins:
- If you haven't signed up for the Whirlyball Social August 16th let Sherrye know you are coming asap, we are talking about meeting for dinner around 5pm, the restaurant is to be decided, Sherrye welcomes any suggestions for places to eat
-Sunday August 10th we will be heading out to lunch after class for Second Sunday Lunch
-Sign up for the Breakfast Bake Off is still open to anyone interested
-The new revised dinners for six list is out so find your people and get together

It is in the process of being worshipped that God communicates His presence to men

CS Lewis

Have a great week,

JDR

Whirlyball Social August 16th

The whirlyball social will be Saturday August 16th. We have the court for 1hr from 7:00 to 8:00. I have the following people so far planning to attend:

Wayne/Julie
Ashlea/Jason
Lesley/Chad
Karla/Keenan
Erica/Jason
Martha/Paul
Dan/Sherrye

Please let me know ASAP if your name is not on the list and you are coming and also if you are bringing your kids so that I can choose a restaurant to accomodate everyone. Price will be approx. $15 to $20 per couple depending on how many attend. If you have any questions please let me know. Thanks!

UPDATED Dinners for Six - Round 2

Please note the Dinners for Six groups had a slight revision. Please refer to the original post on Thursday, July 10 for the revised groups and let me know if I have left anyone off the list and/or changes (my advanced apologies).



Thanks.



--Dan

Open House Bake Off Sign Up

Gang - in anticipation of the 9/14 Adult Sunday School Open House/Bake Off please respond in the comments below if you have a favorite recipe you would like to prepare. The 3 categories for the Bake Off will be cinnamon rolls, biscuits, or breakfast breads (like banana nut, lemon poppy seed, etc). If we have more than one entry per category than we can hold a "preliminary" bake off in class and vote on which one makes it to the 9/14 Bake Off.

Have a great week!

--Dan

Joys & Concerns 7/20

Hello All,


We really enjoyed seeing everyone at the Rushings' send off party. I am glad we all had a chance to say goodbye to Mike and Ginny and to meet Parker Grant. They have been great class members and will be missed. Jason Lax led a good discussion on the topic of Simplicity today in class. Jason Lincoln will be continuing the summer study next Sunday.


Joys & Concerns:
Michael Taylor's step-father lost his father
The Fortine Family (relatives of Chad Wood) have had a death in the family
Erica's mother will be traveling this week
Michael Taylor's father tore his ACL
And please keep the Haley family in your thoughts

I want to thank everyone that helped with the food and clean up for the party. Don't forget to sign up for the Whirlyball social so Sherrye can get a head count. Have a great week and see you next Sunday.

Live simply so other can simply live~ Elizabeth Seaton


Julie

Whirlyball social

Hey everyone! Since whirlyball seems to be a favorite of a lot of people I figured we'd do it again for our next social. Here are the following dates (Saturdays) we can do:

Aug 9th, 16th or the 30th.

Please let me know which date is best for you and how many in your party will come. Kids are welcome for this one, but I still need to know so that I can start looking for restaurants that can accomodate. Majority rules so vote now!

Thanks and have a great weekend!

Sherrye

News from the Hazelwoods

Hello All,

I am posting on behalf of Debbie and Jon. They have found a Methodist church much closer to home and have decided to transfer their church membership. Debbie says they will miss all of us and the fun socials. If you would like to check in on them they have a family blog hazelwoodheadlines.blogspot.com.

Julie

Joys & Concerns 7/13

Hello All,



I hope everyone had a good weekend. Today Wayne taught on the topic of Submission as part of the summer series. Then after class we had the first 2nd Sunday lunch at Tin Star. We had a small turnout with the Rodriguez and Wood families. It was enjoyable getting to chat with another couple and the food was good too. Next week Jason Lax will be leading a discussion on Simplicity.



Joys & Concerns for the week:



Chris' parents are traveling to Alaska

Phillip & Amy visited our class again and are traveling this week to Alaska

A coworker of Jason Lax had his home and car burglarized



Happy Birthday



Sherrye 7/12

Dan 7/19

Chris 7/17

Ashlea 7/18



Happy Anniversary Paul & Martha 7/19



Have a great week,



Julie

Dinners for Six - Round 2

Back by popular demand are the "Dinners for Six". Listed below are the groups who will dine together for round 2.

Reminders:

- The couple with the * will coordinate the group's planning efforts.
- Find a time during the next few months when your group can get together (with or without children) to eat a meal at a restaurant or at someone's home.
- Enjoy!

Also, please let me know asap if I have left anyone off the list (my advanced apologies)!

Comptons*
Wilkins
Haley

Allison*
Garcia
Rodriguez

Wood*
Glover
Kuykendall

Johnson*
Oldham
Lincoln

Taylor*
Naser
Lax

"Second Sunday" Luncheon

Gang - this Sunday we are kicking off our initial "Second Sunday" luncheon. As the name suggests, every 2nd Sunday of the month we will gather after SS at a restaurant TBD (no need to make prior reservations and/or RSVP, just come as you are) for good eats and good times.

This Sunday after class let's plan on gathering at TIN STAR (1008 W McDermott) located in the Lowes's Shopping Center off of McDermott & Watters Rd.

Also, we are coordinating Round 2 of the Dinners for Six and should have the new groups posted soon.

Enjoy the rest of the week and look forward to seeing everyone this Sunday.

--Dan

July 13,2008

I hope everyone had a fun fourth of July. I am looking forward to seeing everyone again real soon. I wanted to send out a few reminders since so many were out last week.

1) This is the first "Second Sunday" luncheon. I am sure we will hear soon from the Nasers about the location.

2) I am teaching this week on the Discipline of Submission. I am hoping to take it in a completely different direction than we have in the past. Be thinking in advance of the postive and negative aspects of submission in all walks of life, as I hope a majority of our discussion will revolve around that. Any personal examples would only liven up the discussion. Also I was thinking of using two old movies to help illustrate some of the points that I think will come up. Obviously we can't watch them all but think about Lester Burnham from "American Beauty" and Will Hunting from "Good Will Hunting." Think about how submission and lack there of benefited or hurt their lives.

Anyway I think we will have some great discussion on this. Looking forward to seeing everyone there, and lunch too.

Wayne

Prayer request for Haley Family

I wanted to ask you all to keep the Haley family in your thoughts and prayers. Cindy is recovering from a miscarriage - she was expecting their second child in October, but found out she lost the baby at her fifteen week appointment on May 1. Also, John's brother-in-law, Rick, was in a bad motorcycle accident this past week and was almost killed. He is in ICU and was scheduled for surgery yesterday afternoon. After loosing Cindy's mother last year, I'm sure these events are completely devastating to them. Please pray that God will help them heal from this loss, heal Rick from his injuries and give them hope and encouragement for things to come.

This Sunday, 7/6

Happy 4th of July!

Greetings from Louisiana -

Just wanted to let everyone know that we are taking a quick break this Sunday from the Celebration of Discipline study. This Sunday for your enjoyment we will continue The Chronicles of Narnia-The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. Our stopping point two Sundays ago was at the end of scene 13 - Across the Melting River - so we will pick it up from there. Enjoy!

The following Sunday, 7/13, we continue our Celebration of Discipline study as Wayne will lead our discussion on submission. We will conclude our Celebration of Discipline study on 8/3.

I hope everyone is enjoying their 4th of July weekend. Safe travels for everyone traveling this weekend and into next week. We look forward to seeing everyone next Sunday.

--Dan