Wednesday, October 17, 2007
October update
Howdy!
Yes I'm still willing to use my Aggie greeting in spite of having the worst football team I can remember in 10 years of being an Aggie. But hey, it's almost basketball season.
I am going to try to start using this forum to communicate what is going on for those that haven't been able to be in class. The last few weeks we've been a little light in class - maybe the stewardship campaign is scaring everyone off. There is only two more weeks of that but I would encourage you to make it. I've sat through my fair share of stewardship campaigns and this one is really one of the better ones I remember. It's not really about numbers at all but more about our focus and we've had some really great discussions in class to go along with it.
I opened the study two weeks ago with a lesson about giving and some examples of people who give in unusual situations. Wayne followed it up this Sunday with a lesson on why we give and some of the preconceived notions that make us hesitant to give.
On another note it is official, Two Become One has their own bank account at Legacy Bank under CRUMC - Two Become One. It is tied with the church account but will allow us to accept and write checks.
To go along with that we are going to start looking at the class mission projects we discussed. I've asked a few of our previous mission chairs to look at possible options but if you have suggestions please let us know. My goal is to decide on something on Nov. 18th for both this year and set a goal for a project we can "adopt" for next year.
A couple quick reminders:
- Sunday October 28th Sunday School is at 9 and we will be doing a game the church is providing and then there will be a single service in the parking lot across from the church in a tent for everyone. That will be at 10. Don't miss it.
- The boxes of food and items from Walmart for our October mission are due I believe this Sunday so you can bring them up to the church and drop them off at the office or bring them to class and we will get them to the office. We committed to 10 boxes I believe but there is certainly not a limit. I think we are at 3 or 4 right now. Just make sure to tell Martha if you drop one off so we hit our commitment or better yet exceed it.
- Dinners for Six - if you haven't had the opportunity try to get this scheduled for before Thanksgiving. If everyone likes this maybe we can start doing it once a quarter.
- Christmas party - We need to start working on this as we talked about shooting for Saturday Dec. 1st before everyone starts traveling and has work parties and stuff. Earlier will make it a little easier for us to find a place without putting a limit of 30 or 40 people.
I'm sure I forgot some things so remember you can comment on the posts in the blog and it will provide a good record of things. I hope everyone likes the new site. If you have any suggestions please pass them along.
Have a great week and hope to see everyone Sunday.
Yes I'm still willing to use my Aggie greeting in spite of having the worst football team I can remember in 10 years of being an Aggie. But hey, it's almost basketball season.
I am going to try to start using this forum to communicate what is going on for those that haven't been able to be in class. The last few weeks we've been a little light in class - maybe the stewardship campaign is scaring everyone off. There is only two more weeks of that but I would encourage you to make it. I've sat through my fair share of stewardship campaigns and this one is really one of the better ones I remember. It's not really about numbers at all but more about our focus and we've had some really great discussions in class to go along with it.
I opened the study two weeks ago with a lesson about giving and some examples of people who give in unusual situations. Wayne followed it up this Sunday with a lesson on why we give and some of the preconceived notions that make us hesitant to give.
On another note it is official, Two Become One has their own bank account at Legacy Bank under CRUMC - Two Become One. It is tied with the church account but will allow us to accept and write checks.
To go along with that we are going to start looking at the class mission projects we discussed. I've asked a few of our previous mission chairs to look at possible options but if you have suggestions please let us know. My goal is to decide on something on Nov. 18th for both this year and set a goal for a project we can "adopt" for next year.
A couple quick reminders:
- Sunday October 28th Sunday School is at 9 and we will be doing a game the church is providing and then there will be a single service in the parking lot across from the church in a tent for everyone. That will be at 10. Don't miss it.
- The boxes of food and items from Walmart for our October mission are due I believe this Sunday so you can bring them up to the church and drop them off at the office or bring them to class and we will get them to the office. We committed to 10 boxes I believe but there is certainly not a limit. I think we are at 3 or 4 right now. Just make sure to tell Martha if you drop one off so we hit our commitment or better yet exceed it.
- Dinners for Six - if you haven't had the opportunity try to get this scheduled for before Thanksgiving. If everyone likes this maybe we can start doing it once a quarter.
- Christmas party - We need to start working on this as we talked about shooting for Saturday Dec. 1st before everyone starts traveling and has work parties and stuff. Earlier will make it a little easier for us to find a place without putting a limit of 30 or 40 people.
I'm sure I forgot some things so remember you can comment on the posts in the blog and it will provide a good record of things. I hope everyone likes the new site. If you have any suggestions please pass them along.
Have a great week and hope to see everyone Sunday.
Tuesday, October 9, 2007
Posting to Website
If you are interested in posting something on this site, there are two ways to do it. One, tell Ginny (ginny_rushing [at] yahoo [dot] com) you would like to be a poster and get signed up with easy directions. Or, if you'd rather just email Ginny what you would like posted and it will be up within a few hours. The missions, social, and other officers are likely to need to post things regularly, so it might be a good idea for them to sign up.
Thanksgiving Boxes
Please don't forgot about the Thanksgiving boxes we are doing for Meals on Wheels. Martha is going to push the date back a week. Please bring the boxes to Sunday School no later than Sunday, October 21st. If it is easier you may also bring the boxes by her house. Please let Martha know if you need a paper box or if there is anything she can help you with. Her address is 2513 Roper Drive. They live about 3 minutes from the church.
Collin County Meals on Wheels THANKSGIVING BOX Contents:
➔ (1) box of cereal bars (6) or (8) count
➔ (1) package of (3) 3oz. cans of tuna
➔ (2) 7 ½ oz microwavable containers of beef stew
➔ (1) package of (6) single cups of peanut butter “to go”
➔ (1) 10 oz jar of Simply Fruit jelly
➔ (1) package of (8) assorted peanut butter and cheese snack
crackers
➔ (1) container of (4) 4 oz microwaveable bowls of vegetables
➔ (2) 7 ½ oz microwavable containers of cheesy mack and cheese
➔ (1) 5 oz can of evaporated milk
➔ (1) package of (4) 4 oz plastic cups of mixed fruit in light syrup
➔ (3) Campbell's Soup at Hand microwavable soups. Chicken
and Stars, Blended Vegetable Medley, and Classic Tomato
recommended.
➔ (2) 10 oz microwavable complete meals (on grocery shelf with
other non refrigerated microwavable food). Turkey with hearty
vegetables and chicken and noodles recommended.
➔ (2) 4 ½ oz cans of white chicken breast meat
➔ (2) 5 oz cans of Vienna Sausages
➔ (1) box 60 count Kleenex tissues
➔ (1) box (4) count light bulbs 60 or 75 watt
➔ (1) 4.2 oz tube of toothpaste
➔ package of ballpoint pens
➔ (1) note pad
➔ 1) pack of (4) toilet paper rolls
➔ (3) bars of soap
Collin County Meals on Wheels THANKSGIVING BOX Contents:
➔ (1) box of cereal bars (6) or (8) count
➔ (1) package of (3) 3oz. cans of tuna
➔ (2) 7 ½ oz microwavable containers of beef stew
➔ (1) package of (6) single cups of peanut butter “to go”
➔ (1) 10 oz jar of Simply Fruit jelly
➔ (1) package of (8) assorted peanut butter and cheese snack
crackers
➔ (1) container of (4) 4 oz microwaveable bowls of vegetables
➔ (2) 7 ½ oz microwavable containers of cheesy mack and cheese
➔ (1) 5 oz can of evaporated milk
➔ (1) package of (4) 4 oz plastic cups of mixed fruit in light syrup
➔ (3) Campbell's Soup at Hand microwavable soups. Chicken
and Stars, Blended Vegetable Medley, and Classic Tomato
recommended.
➔ (2) 10 oz microwavable complete meals (on grocery shelf with
other non refrigerated microwavable food). Turkey with hearty
vegetables and chicken and noodles recommended.
➔ (2) 4 ½ oz cans of white chicken breast meat
➔ (2) 5 oz cans of Vienna Sausages
➔ (1) box 60 count Kleenex tissues
➔ (1) box (4) count light bulbs 60 or 75 watt
➔ (1) 4.2 oz tube of toothpaste
➔ package of ballpoint pens
➔ (1) note pad
➔ 1) pack of (4) toilet paper rolls
➔ (3) bars of soap
Thursday, October 4, 2007
Dinners for Six
Our Dinners for Six will begin this fall! Listed below are the groups which will dine together the first round. If it goes well, we can mix people up and try again after Christmas.
Here's the plan:
1. The couple with the * will coordinate the group's planning efforts.
2. Find a time before Thanksgiving when your group can get together with or without children to eat a meal at a restaurant or at someone's home.
That's it! Please report back if you've been left off the list! (Advanced apologies!)
Wilkins*
Glover
Garcia
Naser*
Lax
Berger
Rodriguez*
Eidson
Haley
Kuykendall*
Hazelwood
Lincoln
Rushing*
Johnson
Oldham*
Allison
Wood
Here's the plan:
1. The couple with the * will coordinate the group's planning efforts.
2. Find a time before Thanksgiving when your group can get together with or without children to eat a meal at a restaurant or at someone's home.
That's it! Please report back if you've been left off the list! (Advanced apologies!)
Wilkins*
Glover
Garcia
Naser*
Lax
Berger
Rodriguez*
Eidson
Haley
Kuykendall*
Hazelwood
Lincoln
Rushing*
Johnson
Oldham*
Allison
Wood
Wednesday, October 3, 2007
October Social: Big Orange Pumpkin Farm!
When: Saturday, October 27 at 10am
Where: The Big Orange Pumpkin Farm in Celina, TX
Cost: $7 per person, kids under 2 are free
Includes: Hay ride, feed for animals, and a hot dog. Drinks and snacks are sold separately. Pumpkins are sold individually by size.
For more information, including directions: Big Orange Pumpkin Farm
Please RSVP in the comments below!
Where: The Big Orange Pumpkin Farm in Celina, TX
Cost: $7 per person, kids under 2 are free
Includes: Hay ride, feed for animals, and a hot dog. Drinks and snacks are sold separately. Pumpkins are sold individually by size.
For more information, including directions: Big Orange Pumpkin Farm
Please RSVP in the comments below!
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