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Assurance Church - August 20, 2008

ASSURANCE CHURCH TIDBIT – August 20, 2008
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Walking with God – Book Study 4 the Ladies this time
Sunday @ the Starbucks on 290 & 43rd @ 4p.m.

Game Night – August 22, 2008 @ 7 p.m.
Bring a game, swimsuit and a dessert. The guys will probably watch the Dallas vs. Houston game!

Sunday Sharing
The chapter for this week is 1 John 2. Take some time read it, pray over it and see what kind of insight the Holy Spirit gives you. Then, if you want, share it on Sunday!

Do you want to read 1 John 1 in a different version? You can go here  http://www.biblegateway.com/ If you want to look at Greek and Hebrew words, you can go here  http://www.studylight.org/


Small Group @ The Chapmans – Call for the time.
Directions: Take 290 out of town and exit Barker Cypress. Take a left and go over 290. Take a left on Little Riata, then a left on Echo Falls. Take a left on Shadow Lawn Way. The address is 17531 Shadow Lawn Way.
281-770-4683 – Melinda • 713-894-3917 - Randy
Resources - http://assurancechurch.com/RESOURCES.html

Family/Personal Bible Study* - 1 John 2:15-27

In the final days before Christ’s return, the Antichrist, the great enemy of God, will arise to persecute God’s people. In the meantime, many “minor” enemies, people who deny that Jesus is who he says he is, will arise. These people seek to lead others astray with their teaching. The best way for Christians to deal with these enemies is to hold fast to the truths of Scripture.

OPEN
1. What does it feel like to be misled by inaccurate directions?

EXPLORE
2. How do we know that these are the last days? (2:18)
3. How did the enemies of Christ make themselves known? (2:19)
4. Who does John identify as a liar? (2:22)
5. What has the Son promised to us? (2:25)
6. What special gift does a Christian receive from Christ? (2:27)

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7. What did John mean when he said that these are the last days?
8. Who are the enemies of Christ in our society today?
9. What is our defense against the enemies of Christ?

APPLY
10. What can you do this week to undermine the teachings and influence of the enemies of Christ?

*taken from the iLumina Bible Software

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Family Day Panorama

Randy Chapman created a panorama pic from two smaller pics of family day.

Active Listening?

In Leadership Gold, John Maxwell writes...

"I once read about a study that stated that we hear half of what is being said, listen to half of what we hear, understand half of it, believe half of that, and remember only half of that. If you translate those assumptions into an eight-hour day, here is what it would mean:
- You spend half your day - about four hours - in listening activities.
- You hear about two hours' worth of what is said.
- You actually listen to an hour of it.
- You understand only thirty minutes of that hour.
- You believe only fifteen minutes' worth.
- And you remember less than eight minutes of all that is said."

Should we talk in 8 minute intervals? :-)

Bread of Life Home Church Visit

Today, Bread of Life home church worshiped with us. It was a great time of fellowship. I hope this is the beginning of future times when our home church can fellowship with other home churches...maybe even having some type of gathering where multiple churches get together and worship together at some point.

The pictures below are at the beginning and then during eating. I don't have pics during the service...but hopefully the pastor of Bread of Life will send some. I'll post them when I get them.

Assurance Church Tidbit - August 6, 2008

ASSURANCE CHURCH TIDBIT – August 6, 2008
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Family Day
August 10, 2008 – We will do hamburgers and hotdogs. Can we get some to bring dessert and chips/dips? Let me know which your family will bring so we are not uneven on supplies…..

Special surprise this family day… 

Walking with God – Book Study 4 the Ladies this time
Kicks off August 17, 2008 @ the Starbucks on 290 & 43rd @ 4p.m.

Game Night – August 22, 2008 @ 7 p.m.
Bring a game, swimsuit and a dessert.

Sunday Sharing
The chapter for this week is Ephesians 6. Take some time read it, pray over it and see what kind of insight the Holy Spirit gives you. Then, if you want, share it on Sunday!

Do you want to read Ephesians 6 in a different version? You can go here  http://www.biblegateway.com/ If you want to look at Greek and Hebrew words, you can go here  http://www.studylight.org/


Small Group @ The Chapmans – Thursday’s @ 7:00 p.m…..
Directions: Take 290 out of town and exit Barker Cypress. Take a left and go over 290. Take a left on Little Riata, then a left on Echo Falls. Take a left on Shadow Lawn Way. The address is 17531 Shadow Lawn Way.
281-770-4683 – Melinda • 713-894-3917 - Randy
Resources - http://assurancechurch.com/RESOURCES.html

Family/Personal Bible Study*

Paul concluded his letter to the Ephesians with an analogy that compares the Christian life with the armor of a soldier. Paul explained to the Ephesians that they were in a spiritual battle with the forces of evil. Using the specific parts of a soldier’s armor, Paul outlined what it meant to be prepared for spiritual combat.

OPEN
1. What do you think are good reasons for a country to go to war?

EXPLORE
2. Against whom do believers fight? (6:12)
3. What does God promise the person who properly prepares for spiritual conflict? (6:13)
4. What are the elements of the armor of God? (6:14-17)
5. What instructions does Paul give Christians concerning prayer? (6:18)

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6. What is difficult about seeing our struggles as part of the spiritual realm?
7. What happens when we try to fight spiritual battles with earthly means?
8. How does a person “put on” the armor of God?
9. What to you is the most meaningful element of the armor? Why?

APPLY
10. How will you incorporate Paul’s instructions concerning spiritual preparation as part of your daily morning routine to get ready for the day?

*taken from the iLumina Bible Software

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Assurance Church Tidbit - July 24, 2008

Assurance Church Tidbit – July 24 2008

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Here you go…another edition of the tidbit….the best e-newsletter in your spam folder….

Family Day

August 10, 2008 – We will do hamburgers and hotdogs. Can we get some to bring dessert and chips/dips?

Walking with God – 4 the Ladies this time

Kicks off August 17, 2008 @ the Starbucks on 290 & 43^rd @ 4p.m.

Sunday Sharing

The chapter for this week is Ephesians 4. Take some time read it, pray over it and see what kind of insight the Holy Spirit gives you. Then, if you want, share it on Sunday!

Do you want to read Ephesians 4 in a different version? You can go here à http://www.biblegateway.com/ If you want to look at Greek and Hebrew words, you can go here à http://www.studylight.org/

Small Group @ The Chapmans – Thursday’s @ 6:30 p.m…..but not this Thur. 7/24

Directions: Take 290 out of town and exit Barker Cypress. Take a left and go over 290. Take a left on Little Riata, then a left on Echo Falls. Take a left on Shadow Lawn Way. The address is 17531 Shadow Lawn Way.

281-770-4683 – Melinda · 713-894-3917 - Randy

Computer Stuff?

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http://www.glaryutilities.com/gu.html

Resources - http://assurancechurch.com/RESOURCES.html

Family/Personal Bible Study*

In this passage, Paul underscored the importance of Christian unity. The ultimate purpose of the church is to serve Christ and his kingdom. The reason God gives people spiritual gifts is to build up the church. God’s goal for his people, as Paul instructs, is that we should be unified in Christ. When Christians are working together to serve Christ, the church becomes a strong witness for God in the world.

OPEN

1. What do you think of the message of the popular bumper sticker, “Visualize World Peace?”

EXPLORE

2. How does this passage say believers are joined together? (4:3)

3. What three truths does Paul say that Christians should unite around?(4:4-6)

4. For what overarching reason did Christ give believers spiritual gifts? (4:12)

5. What illustration does Paul give to describe the strength of the church? (4:16)

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6. What is your definition of “unity”?

7. What are some common reasons for disharmony among Christians?

8. What is the best way, in your opinion, to counter disunity among Christians?

9. What do you think a “strong” church looks like?

APPLY

10. How can you use your spiritual gift in the coming weeks to help build up the church and encourage unity among believers?

*taken from the iLumina Bible Software

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