Here are a few pictures and yes they are heavy on my(Lisa) kids because I haven't gotten any photos from anyone yet. ;) Please do send me some of your photos and I will edit the slideshow to include them. I believe it was a great day! Thank you to all of you who were able to come and send food to Firestation #1 as a thank you for all of their hard work! Thanks and enjoy!
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Feeding our Hungry Heroes - Sunday July, 25th.
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
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We Serve A Risen Savior!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
We missed Mike & Brenda today while they were away!However, we give a HUGE thank you toScott & Lisa who did a fabulous job teaching our class!!We discussed our Risen Savior!We were reminded that only through Christ's death& resurrection do we have hope to make it throughthis life & spend eternity in heaven with our Savior!What would our life be with out that hope!Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! In his great mercy he has given us new birth into a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, and into an inheritance that can never perish, spoil or fade—kept in heaven for you, who through faith are shielded by God's power until the coming of the salvation that is ready to be revealed in the last time. In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith—of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire—may be proved genuine and may result in praise, glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even though you do not see him now, you believe in him and are filled with an inexpressible and glorious joy, for you are receiving the goal of your faith, the salvation of your souls.1 Peter 1:3-9AnnouncementsPrayer Requests- Welcome our new visitors Marc & Traci Newell!
- Thanks for Feeding our Hungry Heros today at the Firestation! Send your pictures to Lisa scottandlisat@msn.com so she can do a slideshow for us.
- Sunday night, August 1st @ 6:00pm Shades Mt. Baptist's choir, orchestra & ballet dancers will be doing a concert at FBCT. Make plans to attend & you will be blessed by their talent!
- Emily & Michael - Emily's Mom & Step-dad are in Thailand & traveling back at the end of the week.
- Jason & Ashley - Jason's dad had a stress test this week. Pray for positive results next week.
- Mike & Clista - Clista will be having back surgery. Please pray for her pain management before the surgery and a safe surgery & full recovery. Also, pray for Clista's mother who is currently taking another round of antibiotics for her infection.
- Ashley & Jennifer - Pray for Ashley's job as another round of job cuts approaches.
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Annie Kate is On Her Way
Thursday, July 22, 2010
Since Baby Annie Kate will be here soon, we wanted to make sure Angela is ready for her!
We had a good time showering her with gifts for the baby girl!
We pray for Angela & Rob as they welcome theirdaughter into the world.We pray that the remainder of the pregnancy to be as comfortableas possible, a safe delivery, and a healthy baby girl!
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Come help feed ourHungry Heroes!Sunday, July 25th4:30pmFirestation**Please bring a side dish and get your kids to help you make some cards and pictures for the firemen. Kids are welcome to come to the event. For more information contact Lisa at scottandlisat@msn.comThe following have already signed up:Whitworth-casseroleAkridge-salsa & chipsCox-cookiesWolfe-bar cookiesMoates-something sweetGillenwater-chilled can drinksFiliano-chilled can drinksLybrand-chilled can drinksThomas-paper productsPlease scroll down for previous posts.
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Find Out Your Spiritual Gift
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Two Sundays ago, our class discussed spiritual gifts(see July 11th post).If you are interested in knowing your spiritual gifts here are a couple of resources recommended by Roger Crew, FBCT Minister of Education.The book:Spiritual Gifts by David FrancisClick here to aMake sure you share with the class your spiritual gift as you find out!|
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Falling in Love
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Love is the circulatory system of the body of Christ'sessential health of the believer.What scripture comes to mind when you are interestedin reading about love?1 Corinthians 13 of course!1If I speak in the tongues of men and of angels, but have not love, I am only a resounding gong or a clanging cymbal. 2If I have the gift of prophecy and can fathom all mysteries and all knowledge, and if I have a faith that can move mountains, but have not love, I am nothing. 3If I give all I possess to the poor and surrender my body to the flames, but have not love, I gain nothing.4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always hopes, always perseveres.
8Love never fails. But where there are prophecies, they will cease; where there are tongues, they will be stilled; where there is knowledge, it will pass away. 9For we know in part and we prophesy in part, 10but when perfection comes, the imperfect disappears. 11When I was a child, I talked like a child, I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me. 12Now we see but a poor reflection as in a mirror; then we shall see face to face. Now I know in part; then I shall know fully, even as I am fully known.
13And now these three remain: faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.
Let's not forget our First Love, Jesus Christ
Announcements- Angela's Baby Shower is this Thursday, July 22nd 6:30pm @ Kelly Moates' house. We will have salty & sweet snacks - Salty: Lisa, Kris, & Julie, Sweet- Emily, Leah, & Amy Elmore, Drinks - Kelly
- Sign up to take Scott & Kelley Shirley a meal with the arrival of Baby Christian. Log on towww.takethemameal.com, last name Shirley, password is the same as before. For questions contact Lisa scottandlisat@msn.com.
- Operation Go, community service projects, will take place on Sundays, July 11th, 18th, & 25th. Our class will participate in Operation Go on July 25th. We will be feeding our "Hungry Heros" the firemen. Email Lisa scottandlisat@msn.com to sign up for something to bring.
- Family Night @ the Birmingham Barons is Wed, July 28th. Tickets can be purchased at the church, $5 ticket admits 5 people!
- Preschool & Children's Night Out is July 30th. Register for Parents Night Out (click the link) by July 25th.
Prayer Requests- Scott & Lisa - Continue to pray for the sell of their house & God's protection over the continued list of expenses, mostly recently the fridge going out.
- Keith & Krista - A friend's 9 month old baby, Jay Duncan is undergoing chemo for cancer in his eye. They are thankful that the cancer was detected early. Pray for him as he will be having surgery soon. Pray also for Keith & Krista as they leave for Maui for safe travels & peace in leaving the girls with grandparents.
- Mike & Brenda - Pray for Brenda's mother who was admitted to the hospital. UPDATE: She was released on Monday with a medication change. Continue to pray for her strength to rebuild.
- Mike & Amy - Pray for Amy's friend Heather who is struggling with her daughter's therapy for Autism. Pray for her wisdom for the whole family as well as strength through this difficult time.
- Michael & Emily - Pray for Emily's Mom & Jack who are Thailand.
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You are Gifted!
Sunday, July 11, 2010
All Christians have been given spiritual gifts, why?"to prepare God's people for works of service, so that the body of Christ may be built up." Ephesians 4:12Spiritual gifts are different than a talent or skill....Spiritual Gift - a talent that God gives you to work our His will; a supernatural ability given by grace, empowering believers for service & displaying the presence of God in our livesTalent - natural or inate ability due to physical, psychological, or emotional make-upSkill - a learned action or an application of our spiritual giftsIn our diversity of giftedness, we must be unified to bring glory to Christ. Here's an example of how gifts can be diverse, but honor God and make His work complete...Let's say a woman in the community is bed ridden for a month & her Christian neighbors reach our to her using their spiritual gifts. Although this example doesn't include all gifts, it might look something like this:The perceiver would pray & intercede for her.The server would take a meal, clean the house, & run errands for her.The teacher would research the illness & find a book for her.The exhorter would share scripture to encourage her, send cards, & comment on her strength.The giver would help pay her bills, bring food, & give reports to other friends.The administrator would organize others to bring food & care.The one with compassion would pray for physical needs, hug & hold, be a shoulder to cry on.Announcements- Sign up to take Scott & Kelley Shirley a meal with the arrival of Baby Christian. Log on to www.takethemameal.com, last name Shirley, password is the same as before. For questions contact Lisa scottandlisat@msn.com.
- Operation Go, community service projects, will take place on Sundays, July 11th, 18th, & 25th. Our class will participate in Operation Go on July 25th. Email Lisa scottandlisat@msn.com with your ideas. To participate on other dates, sign up in the Gathering Space.
- Angela's Baby Shower is on July 22nd 6:30pm @ Kelly Moates' house. We will have salty & sweet snacks - Salty: Lisa, Kris, & Julie, Sweet- Emily, Leah, & Amy Elmore, Drinks - Kelly & Brenda
- Family Night @ the Birmingham Barons is Wed, July 28th. Tickets can be purchased at the church, $5 ticket admits 5 people!
- Preschool & Children's Night Out is July 30th. Register for Parents Night Out (click the link) by July 25th.
Prayer Requests- William & Elizabeth - William's mother, Peggy Lewis, is having surgery on Monday.
- Julie & Brady - Julie's dad is having back trouble with steroid injections planned for this Friday, 7/16. Also, pray for Julie's brother & his wife as they are starting the adoption process.
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Happy 4th of July!
Monday, July 5, 2010
Hope everyone had a safe & happy Independence Day!The Trussville Freedom Celebration was a huge success!It was a great representation of our church to the community!There was one man who was new to town with his family. At our inflatable, he asked our volunteers about FBCT and his plans to visit as a result of the Celebration! I am sure there were others too.
Thanks to all who volunteered on the Noah's Ark Inflatable!The kids loved it!!As we were walking up to the inflatable, my niece Hannah Grace looked at me & said,"My Uncle works that?! Wow!"She was so excited that her uncle was a "cool guy" for the moment.
Thanks to all you "cool volunteers!"
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Gray areas
Sunday, July 4, 2010
Choices are not always black & white. You may find there are times when we ask the wrong questions with the wrong motives to decided if a behavior or attitude in a "gray area" is ok for us. It is easy to ask the questions that give you the answers you want to hear.We are reminded in 1 Corinthians 6:12 :
"Everything is permissible for me"—but not everything is beneficial. "Everything is permissible for me"—but I will not be mastered by anything.Here are some questions to ask that will lead you to more healthy answer...Love Principle: Does the action show love for God?Harm Principle: Will the action cause someone to stumble?Evangelism Principle: Does the action point to Jesus?Glory Principle: Does the action glorify God?We do not want our choices to be a stumbling block to immature believers. Nor do we want to follow legalistic rules. We must honor God with our choices by finding a balance between these.We can ask the right questions & pray for pure motivations to our actions.Scripture from our lesson was taken from:1Cor 8:1-4, 9-13, 10:23-24, 9:19-23, 10:31-11:1,& Gal 5:13Announcements- Sign up to take Scott & Kelley Shirley a meal with the arrival of Baby Christian. Log on to www.takethemameal.com, last name Shirley, password is the same as before. For questions contact Lisa scottandlisat@msn.com.
- Operation Go, community service projects, will take place on Sundays, July 11th, 18th, & 25th. Our class will participate in Operation Go on July 25th. Email Lisa scottandlisat@msn.com with your ideas. To participate on other dates, sign up in the Gathering Space.
- Angela's Baby Shower is on July 22nd 6:30pm @ Kelly Moates' house. We will have salty & sweet snacks - Salty: Lisa, Kris, & Julie, Sweet- Emily, Leah, & Amy Elmore, Drinks - Kelly & Brenda
- Family Night @ the Birmingham Barons is Wed, July 28th. Tickets can be purchased at the church, $5 ticket admits 5 people!
- Preschool & Children's Night Out is July 30th. Register for Parents Night Out (click the link) by July 25th.
Prayer Requests- Christy - Christy's 3 yr old cousin, Halen Hendrix fell & hit his head fracturing his skull. Pray for his recovery.
- Scott & Lisa - Continue to pray for their house to sell quickly they are trying to move before Ryan starts school in August.
- Mike & Calista - Calista continues to struggle with back pain. Surgery will probably be recommended...please pray! Also pray for Calista's mother, Betty Bridges who has an skin infection & is on bed rest.
- Willaim & Elizabeth - William's mom, Peggy Lewis is having surgery on July 12th.
- Vesla - Nick & Tanya Traylor loast their 5 month old son Brandon. Please pray for them as they cope with their loss.
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It's A Boy!
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Scott & Kelley are on their way home with their new baby boy!Christian Scott Shirleywas born in Bethlehem, PAJune 12, 2010adopted by proud parentsScott & KelleyYour eyes saw my unformed body.All the days ordained for me were written inyour book before one of them came to be.Psalm 139:16Congratulations!!!|
