Tuesday, September 18, 2007

40 Days Group Testimonials, Week 1

Glenn and Angie Pleasant group
We had a great first meeting! There were some new faces and we spent a little while just chatting and introducing ourselves. What a great group of women! We are excited about the opportunities to "practice" loving those around us! There was great discussion and sharing. I am excited to see what God has in store for us over the next 40 days!

Ron and Florence Roughton group
Things went well, we had a lot of laughs and people were slow to leave after 2 hours. Already shared some very personal and confidential matters. I am however aware that we can't legislate "love." If this 40 days is to be successful in our church it will have to come as we yield supernaturally to the Holy Spirit.

Ben and Wendy Ramsay group
We met this week and though we are a small group, it was great. We enjoyed the video and had some very good sharing time. We are excited about what the next few weeks will bring and are feeling challenged by our assignments! We look forward to what the Lord will do in our group.

Carter and Joan Mebane group
Just wanted to touch base & say what a wonderful start we had in our group for the "40 Days"! We had a wonderful mix of age groups and male/female. The group seems to be bonding very well at this early point. It was a joy to see folks visit. They enjoyed the DVD and we had a lively conversation afterwards. Almost everyone in one way or another indicated that the reason they had signed up was for community....The Lord is certainly in this and has already begun answering our prayers. Let's commit to pray for God's hand of protection and His love as we progress on this journey together...I think there are signs of a revival at MGP. Thank you Lord!! To His Name be all glory!!

Jim and Susan Kachur group
We had a great meeting last night. We spent quite a bit of time getting to know each other, I shared my testimony (the short version) and we even had time to get in to the lesson. I will be e-mailing our group regularly during the 40-days with updates and prayer requests...

Dick and Linda Crafts group
We had 17 at the group Sunday evening and it went very well. We split into two groups for the discussion time and came back together for prayer/worship time. Worked very well.

Ernie and Nida Langston group
The meeting went well and smoothly. We had refreshments and introduced the new folks. We had a couple of worship songs and opening prayer inviting the Holy Spirit to have His will and reign. We covered the material (workbook & DVD). We ended with a wonderful time of prayer. Most of the folks lingered and talked and indicated they were glad they came.

40 Days Update 3: added meeting days and phone #s

Allen, M.H. & Clara (Sunday) 392-3303
Robert & Ernestine Bender
Gene & Elon Black
Barbara Smith
Pinkie Jernigan
Alma Benson
Catherine Grohman
R.D. & Verl Coleman

Ted Parker
Joe Baker
Jane Moore
Donnie & Perry Rouse
Debbie Giles

Brittingham, Martin & Deb (Sunday) 395-4830
Susan Rivenbark
Ann Hilburn
Steve & Annette Kohl
Jerry & Karen Cannon
Missy Comfort family (Buddy, Jessica,Shawn, Brandon, McKenzie) Melanie Gonzalez
TR & Josh Woodall
Tom & Betsy Cambron
Ted & June Kort
Tim Nichols
Nona Embry
John Gonzalez
Mary Jo Hundley

Carlson, Doug & Linda (Wednesday) 799-9535
Larry & Patsy Lennon
Carolyn & John Hicks
Billy & Dorothy McCormick
Merry & Harvey Cannon
Joanne Parker Aikens & Jim Aikens
Mae Knight

Cimino, Al & Lee (Wednesday) 793-8327
Connie Heath
Peter & Ann Stam
Jim & Betty Sabin
Joyce Edwards
Donna Faye Little
Warren & Lorraine Rich
Charles & Margaret Barton
Bob & Diane Orr

Clements, Joe & Kay (Monday) 632-7488
Don & Sarah Phillips
Bubba & Pearl Clark
Gary & Becky Rae
Jean Short
Bob & Betty Ellis

Crafts, Dick & Linda (Sunday) 350-1793
David & Sonya Bartlett & mother
John & Connie Ruble
Brian & Daphene, Cara & Amelia
Herb & Rita Taylor
Pam Mumford
Shirley Cable
Scott Baxter
Barbara Whalen
Susan Dorsey
Eleanor Crafts
Greg & Claudia Vurnakes
Scott Baxter
William & Kay Porter
Jeff & Dori Nason

Davis, Jim & Melody (Friday) 270-5485
Julie Bannon
Tony & Diane Satterfield
Charlie & Lori Witschey
Dan & Beth Sonnenberg

Glasgow, Jim & Suzanne (Wednesday) 397-7923
Steve & Carol Wallin
Mike & Rhonda Kuzma
Prissy Dillon
Mike & Marianne Stevens
Don and Kathie Clayton
Ted & Gladys Foster
Iris Winters
Roman & Marsha Gabriel
Glenn & Janet Harbeck
Dixie Frasier
Paul & Dorinda Rady
James & Debbie Potter
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Hartness, David & Susie (Tuesday) 799-7744
Charlotte Hicks
Peter, Lynn & Summer Blades
David & Sondra Dron

Hill, Sam & Beth (Monday) 799-5072
Bobby & Chris Steger
Chief & Kristina Shirley
David & Barbara Kolk
Russell & Tracy Daggett
Jim & Margo Talton
Alain & Josie Methot
Kathy Dolan
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Kachur, Jim & Susan (Monday) 383-1309
Sonya Phillips
Jenny Mills
Scott Mills
Jan & Reid Keyes
Norma & Joe Brown
Carolyn & Bud Needham
Oscar & Linda Palmer
Wayne & Sally Freas

Laney, Ike & Peggy (Sunday) 632-8272
Margie Boor
Charlene Moretz
Paul Jueschke
Steve & Cathy Johnson

Langston, Ernie & Nida (Sunday) 395-0443
Tom & Cyndy Oliver
Nellie & Jimmy Sistrunk
Terry Calhoun
Robert & Anne Molihan
Randy & Annette Cole
Philip & Betty Brown

Steve Jones

Lee, Kent & Dianna (Saturday) 791-4189
Frank & Susie Wells
David & Diane Wolff
Brenda & Paul McCombie
Helen & Larry Smith
Tom & Beth Jarrott
Steve & Carol Wallin
Sally Fountain
Lauren Lee

Paula Holland

Mantey, Monty & Donna (Tuesday) 794-8632
Barbara Brown
Judy Hahaj
Kevin & Julie Foss
Jack Boor
Judy & Mike Constantino
Howard & Jane Ann Capps
Jean Greer

Mebane, Carter & Joan (Monday) 762-3889
Craig Tronzo
Janis Stewart
Carol Bass
Stephanie & Phil Brooks
Cheryl & Henry Boon

Duke Lineberry
Susie Goodrum

Messick, Liz (Sunday) 343-0377
Edith Cameron
Sarah Durham
Betty Brackett
Virginia Hill

Doug & Nan Powell

Pasquarell, Joe & Sue (Tuesday) 452-9958
Ron & Noel Keller
Elliott & Sue Hollingsworth
Helen Blinn
Mary Halecki

John Renfrow

Pleasant, Glenn & Angie (Thursday) 350-6916)
Carolyn McLamb
Cherrie Pridgen
Tammy Chapman
Jennifer Freas
Michael Pridgen

Nicki Kurosu
Karen Hooks

Ramsay, Ben & Wendy (Monday) 793-2683
Tony & Ann Homcy
Donna Mroczko

Roughton, Ron & Florence (Wednesday) 392-9605
Ed & Bettie Cotton
Jewel & Archie Hansen
Jack & Brenda Koonce
Phil & Jan Stump
Lauchlin & Peggy Lee

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Rudolph, Ed & Sheila (Thursday) 793-1284
Chuck & Nancy Stokely
Sylvia Talton
Pat Williams
Annette Hall
Dan & Marsha Livingston
Derek & Kristie Ellis
Beth Turnburke
Rich & Tricia Truax

Waller, Jim & Marilyn (Sunday) 792-5630
Boots Neufeld
Pat Lee
Harold & Connie Weikert
Jim & Connie Smith

Mike & Susan Allred
Van & Barb Ernest

Worrell, Nathan & Patsy (Thursday) 791-9852
Wilbur & Judy Davis
Phyllis & friend
Keith & Ashley Leonard

Pat & Ed Miller
Pam & Freddie Southerland
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Sunday Adult Discipleship Groups at 9am

Beginning September 16
9:00 – 10:10 a.m.

Wild At Heart
Attention, Men! As a follower of Jesus are you up to life’s battles? God made you a man on purpose for a purpose. Don’t miss this Bible-based teaching and discussion just for men from Why Men Hate Going To Church by David Murrow and Wild At Heart by John Eldredge!
Led by Lenny Luscher & Frank Wells, Room 117

Women Who Win Through Prayer and Perseverance
Remember the story of the persistent widow in the Bible who would not give up but knocked far into the night saying, “I want back what the enemy has stolen from me?” (Luke 18:3) As a woman, what has the enemy stolen from you and your family? God is in the business of restoration! It’s time to pray and to take back the kingdom! The Bible says the kingdom shall be taken by “force.” (Matthew 11:12) That “force” is persevering prayer that doesn’t quit! Join us as we ask Jesus to teach us how to pray… for our families, our nation, and our world!
Led by Patsy Lennon & Carol Wallin, Room 118/121

Hope for the Perfectionist
Do you live with a perfectionist – maybe even yourself? Do you feel like you're in a trap? There is hope! Be released from the trap of perfectionism! Dr. David Stoops, a clinical psychologist from Minirth-Meir Clinic, says perfectionism appears to be a positive virtue, only to find that people have pain and frustration related to perfectionism. This 13-week discussion group will take a Biblical look at such topics as what is a balanced life, why trying harder doesn’t work, how to overcome compulsive behaviors, how perfectionism is a prison, the battlefield of the mind, what the Lord says about perfectionism, and how through scripture one can find the foundation for healing. Come learn practical ways of overcoming perfectionism!
Led by Joe Pasquarell, Room 115

A Study of James: Wisdom for Practical Christian Living
James is considered to be the book of Wisdom Literature in the New Testament. Written by James, the brother of Jesus and head of the first Christian church in Jerusalem, the book of James stresses practical Christian living with its central focus on the high sense of devoted service for others as the outcome and proof of our faith. Bring your knowledge, research, and inquisitive nature and join us for this lively discussion group as we see that the book of James is still valid for our lives today. Led by Jim Waller, Room 9

The Truth Project
Do you realize we are engaged in a cosmic battle – a battle that is raging for the hearts and minds of people the world over, pitting the truth claims of God against the lies of the world, the flesh and the devil? It is a battle over what we truly believe. The Truth Project developed by Dr. Del Tackett and Focus on the Family is designed to build a comprehensive Biblical framework for all of life. This series received rave reviews on Wednesday nights this summer, and now we want to make it available to more of you on Sunday mornings. Our desire is that we will be truly transformed and equipped to resist conforming to the world. This 13-week DVD series will challenge new believers, seasoned saints, and the un-churched. It is a must for college students and young adults! Bring your neighbors and friends. You’ll be amazed!
Led by John Gonzalez, Fellowship Hall

Wednesday, September 5, 2007

40 Days groups - another increase

Another 34 individuals from 20 households signed up to join groups this past Sunday. We now have 274 people in 26 groups participating in the 40 Days of Community.