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SatSaturdayMayMay19th2012 Vol. 5 Issue 19 :: May 19, 2012

Posted Saturday, May 19 2012 @ 8 AM

It is a grace to understand the concept of indwelling sin. Only grace enables you to say your biggest problem is you. PAUL TRIPP

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Picnic in June
The Book of 1 Corinthians in 40 Tweets

Sunday Preview

Corporate Worship (9:15 am) - Paul Briggs is preaching this Sunday from Romans 12.
Builders ABF (10:45 am) - Ralph Carlisle will be teaching this Sunday. This is the last week in our series on the 10 Commandments. The following two weeks are combined ABF and then the Community Project starts.

Picnic in June

More details from Amanda for the June picnic.

The Builders class picnic will be June 10th right after ABF at a shelter in Columbian Park, we will try to get one close to the playground.

We are going to do a cookout and a carry in. Dan and I will bring the hamburgers and hotdogs we just need the class to sign up to bring the rest, I will have a sign up sheet to pass around on Sunday or you can email me (ajholderman@gmail.com) to find out what we still need. We will need things like buns, condiments, side dishes, desserts and drinks.

June is when THE COMMUNITY PROJECT starts during the ABF hour and we won't be meeting as a regular Builders class. So the picnic should be a great way to catch up with your community of Builders.

The Book of 1 Corinthians in 40 Tweets

Pastor Whipple is leading us through the book of 1 Corinthians during the preaching time on Sunday mornings. Here's an interesting summary of the book on the Desiring God site.

The Book of 1 Corinthians in 40 Tweets

ThuThursdayMayMay10th2012 Vol. 5 Issue 18 :: May 10, 2012

Posted Thursday, May 10 2012 @ 11 PM

If you're God's child you have been chosen and graced to live for something vastly bigger than you. Paul Tripp

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Picnic in June
Ian & Larissa

Sunday Preview

Corporate Worship (9:15 am) - I'm sending this out before getting sermon notes from PDW, but if he continues true to form we should be in 1 Corinthians 1:26-31.
Builders ABF (10:45 am) - Ralph Carlisle will be teaching this Sunday as we continue our series on the 10 Commandments.

Picnic in June

Ian and Larissa

You probably have already seen this, it seemed like about half of my Facebook friends posted this a couple days ago. But if you haven't, you should watch the video of how this couple is living out their marriage as a picture of the gospel.

The Story of Ian & Larissa

It struck me that if Ian and Larissa were a part of Kossuth they'd probably be in the Builders class. So I thought it was worth sharing.

SatSaturdayMayMay5th2012 Vol. 5 Issue 17 :: May 5, 2012

Posted Saturday, May 05 2012 @ 10 AM

The man who tries to do something and fails is infinitely better than the man who tries to do nothing and succeeds. —Martyn Lloyd-Jones

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Racine Adoption Silent/Auction and Dinner
Picnic in June

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - Ralph Carlisle will be teaching this Sunday as we continue our series on the 10 Commandments.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am) - Pastor Whipple will be preaching from 1 Corinthians 1:18-25.

Racine Adoption Silent Auction and Dinner

It's tonight! Silent Auction/Dinner in the Ministry Center.

Please join Heath and Mary Leslie Racine for an evening of fellowship and raising funds to help bring Baby Racine home! There will be a silent auction from 5:30-6:30 with a live auction from 6:30-7:30. A dinner during the silent auction will be provided (free will offering accepted).

HTTP://WWW.HEATHANDMARYLESLIE.BLOGSPOT.COM

Picnic in June

Amanda Jefferies is organizing a Builders ABF picnic in June. It will be at a shelter in Columbian Park after church. Details are still being worked out but it will probably be a carry in.

June is when The Community Project starts during the ABF hour and we won't be meeting as a regular Builders class. So the picnic should be a great way to catch up with your community of Builders.

SatSaturdayAprApril28th2012 Vol. 5 Issue 16 :: April 28, 2012

Posted Saturday, April 28 2012 @ 3 PM

If sinners will be damned, at least let them leap to hell over our bodies. —C.H. Spurgeon

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Wedding Shower for Sarah Jo
Racine Adoption Silent/Auction and Dinner

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - Pastor Whipple will continue our series on the 10 Commandments.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am) - Pastor Whipple will be preaching from 1 Corinthians 1:10-17.

Wedding Shower for Sarah Jo

Ladies, you are all invited to a wedding shower for Sarah Jo Defini this Sunday after the second service.

Guys, a few of us are going to take Joel to lunch at Little Mexico while the ladies are at the shower. You're welcome to join us.

Racine Adoption Silent Auction and Dinner

Silent Auction/Dinner on Saturday, May 5th at 5:30 p.m. in the Ministry Center.

Please join Heath and Mary Leslie Racine for an evening of fellowship and raising funds to help bring Baby Racine home! There will be a silent auction from 5:30-6:30 with a live auction from 6:30-7:30. A dinner during the silent auction will be provided (free will offering accepted). If you would like to get more involved donating items, helping run the evening, or if you are unable to attend but would like to make a monetary donation, please contact Mary Leslie at theracinefamily@gmail.com.

HTTP://WWW.HEATHANDMARYLESLIE.BLOGSPOT.COM

SatSaturdayAprApril21st2012 Vol. 5 Issue 15 :: April 21, 2012

Posted Saturday, April 21 2012 @ 11 AM

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Wedding Shower for Sarah Jo
Racine Adoption Silent/Auction and Dinner
Words from the Fire
Babies crying during the sermon

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - We're back together as a Builders ABF. Pastor Whipple will continue our series on the 10 Commandments.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am) - Pastor Whipple will be preaching from 1 Corinthians 1:1-9. You can prepare yourself for worship by reading the passage, praying over it, and praying for Pastor Whipple.

Wedding Shower for Sarah Jo

Ladies, you are all invited to a wedding shower for Sarah Jo Defini on Sunday, April 29 after the second service. Sarah Jo and Joel Lau are getting married next month.

Sarah Jo and Joel are a part of SLCF but many of you with little kids probably know her because she has served in a number of ways around the church with children.

Guys, a few of us are going to take Joel to lunch at Little Mexico while the ladies are at the shower. You're welcome to join us.

Racine Adoption Silent Auction and Dinner

Words from the Fire

Bill Davis, one of the elders at KSBC, heard we are studying the 10 Commandments. He passed along to me the recommendation of a book by Albert Mohler called Words from the Fire. I haven't read it, but if it is by Dr. Mohler and Bill Davis recommends it I'm sure its great. Add it to your wish list!

Babies crying in church

While Bill Davis recommends you read books by Al Mohler, I recommend you read this blog post called Babies crying during the sermon.

Lord willing, Sunday will be Clella Mae's first time at church. Reading this will help you extend grace to us (and maybe give you a good laugh). :)

FriFridayAprApril13th2012 Vol. 5 Issue 14 :: April 13, 2012

Posted Friday, April 13 2012 @ 10 PM

If you've never had a burden for your neighbor here, how are you going to do missions in another culture? JOHN PIPER

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Racine Adoption Silent/Auction and Dinner
Clella Mae Berger
This American Life looks at the 10 Commandments

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - We have a combined ABF hour this Sunday. We will have an opportunity to hear what God is doing though our partners in ministry, the Hornbrooks.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am)

Racine Adoption Silent Auction and Dinner

Clella Mae Berger

Jessica, Gunnar, and I are very excited to introduce you to little Clella Mae. She was born on Thursday, April 5 at 8:05 am. She was 7 lbs 9 oz and 21 3/4" tall. Jessica is also doing really well. We have truly been blessed and ask you to praise God along with us.

It's a little weird emailing you all asking for meals for ourselves and not someone else. But getting meals really is a big help. Sheryl Hodson is organizing the meals and has put this care calendar together.

To access Mikel and Jessica Berger's personal CareCalendar site, visit http://carecalendar.org/logon/109494 and enter the following information in the appropriate spaces:

CALENDAR ID : 109494
SECURITY CODE : 2387

This American Life looks at the 10 Commandments

Since we aren't meeting as a class to look at the 10 Commandments this Sunday, I thought maybe you'd enjoy another take on the same topic. The theme of This American Life on NPR recently was the 10 Commandments. They did one story on each commandment.

You won't find a lot of biblical truth in the program (though there are a few nuggets) but I thought that it was very interesting that still today there is such wide spread interest and differing views of what God meant.

FriFridayMarMarch30th2012 Corrections! - Vol. 5 Issue 13 :: March 29, 2012

Posted Friday, March 30 2012 @ 3 PM

Apparently I was asleep while putting together this week's newsletter. Here is a rundown of a couple of corrections and an addition.

Josh and Samantha got all their cupcakes baked last night. So no need to bring cupcake pans tonight. But we'll still be icing and decorating as a class tonight (Friday) at 8:00 pm at the church.

Guys night is on Saturday. Not Friday as I said before. That's because Friday (tonight) is helping the Borgas and also because the basketball games aren't being played until tomorrow!

The security code for the Humphrey meal is 4750. I had that wrong before.

Go to http://www.carecalendar.org/ and enter the Calendar ID of 107567 and the Security Code of 4750.

ThuThursdayMarMarch29th2012 Vol. 5 Issue 13 :: March 29, 2012

Posted Thursday, March 29 2012 @ 7 PM

That is the worst possible heritage to leave with children: high spiritual pretensions and low performance. My parents were the opposite: few pretensions, and disciplined performance. Don Carson

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Humphrey Meals
Stinson/Borga Wedding Setup
Guys Night - Final Four
Racine Adoption Silent/Auction and Dinner

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - Pastor Whipple is teaching this Sunday starting a new series on the 10 Commandments.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am) - You'll get a double dose of PDW this Sunday. Come ready to study Genesis 21.

Humphrey Meals

We're rejoicing with Drew and Elizabeth at the birth of Felicia Laurelle. Amber Skalon is organizing meals for the family (including big sister Brenna) on behalf of our class. You can signup to bring a meal using CareCalendar.

If you don't know Drew and Elizabeth that might be because they are "satellite" members of the Builders. They normally are with the youth on Sunday mornings but we still like to claim them as one of us.

Visit HTTP://CARECALENDAR.ORG/LOGON/107567 and enter the following information in the appropriate spaces:

CALENDAR ID : 107567
SECURITY CODE : 2823

Stinson/Borga Wedding Setup

On Friday, March 30th the Builders class (guys too, not just the ladies) is getting together to help Josh and Samantha prepare for their wedding. A note from Samantha with details...

We are asking for help decorating and baking cupcakes. We'd like to use this as an opportunity for fellowship. We will have some small snacks and drinks. It will be March 30th at 8 p.m. at the church. We need cupcake pans for this night as well. The more we can get the better. Thanks for your help.

April Activities

Friday is guy's night. Dan Jeffries is hosting to watch the Final Four games. Here's all the details from Dan.

The game starts at six, people can come over a little before. We will have some chips. People can bring snacks or drinks. Our address is

2419 Wallace Ave.
Lafayette, IN 49704

We live in the left side of the duplex.

We're still looking for a lady that wants to organize a ladies night.

Racine Adoption Silent Auction and Dinner

Silent Auction/Dinner on Saturday, May 5th at 5:30 p.m. in the Ministry Center.

Please join Heath and Mary Leslie Racine for an evening of fellowship and raising funds to help bring Baby Racine home! There will be a silent auction from 5:30-6:30 with a live auction from 6:30-7:30. A dinner during the silent auction will be provided (free will offering accepted). If you would like to get more involved donating items, helping run the evening,or if you are unable to attend but would like to make a monetary donation, please contact Mary Leslie at theracinefamily@gmail.com.

http://www.heathandmaryleslie.blogspot.com

FriFridayMarMarch23rd2012 Vol. 5 Issue 12 :: March 23, 2012

Posted Friday, March 23 2012 @ 10 AM

Worship that is not based on God's Word is but an emotional encounter with oneself. Erwin Lutzer (via David Platt)

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Half Day of Prayer
Stinson/Borga Wedding Setup
April Activities

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - I am teaching our last lesson in the Hezekiah series. This Hezekiah series has been different for a number of reasons than previous studies we've done. So I'm going to ask the question, why did we do all this the past 7 weeks?
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am) - I'm sending this out early, but I think Pastor Whipple is still working his way through Genesis and we should be up to chapter 20. Come ready to work through it with us.

Half Day of Prayer

Passing along this note from Pastor Whipple:

Tomorrow, 9am, we are spending a few hours in prayer together here at the church building.

Please join us.

A favorite quote from an old church growth book . . .

If we are convinced that growth comes from God and is therefore supernatural, and if we are equally convinced that we are dependent on him for lasting results, then prayer will be at the top of our corporate priority list. If God causes growth, then we must be in touch with him. If we are not, we labor in vain, spinning our wheels in a flurry of spiritual activity without the corresponding spiritual results. It is not enough for our spiritual machine to be well oiled. Genuine spiritual change will occur only in answer to prayer, as we learn to depend on him. The focus must shift from ourselves to God.

Hungering for genuine spiritual change in your life and our community? See you in the morning!

Stinson/Borga Wedding Setup

April Activities

April's activities are real low key. We could use a couple of guys willing to have other guys over to watch the final four games.

Is there a lady that would like to organize a paint your own pottery night for the ladies?

Contact Emily (ae.rummel@yahoo.com) for more details.

ThuThursdayMarMarch15th2012 Vol. 5 Issue 11 :: March 15, 2012

Posted Thursday, March 15 2012 @ 10 PM

A change in behavior that does not stem from a change in heart is not commendable; it is condemnable. Tedd Tripp

If you’re a Christian mainly because you want to be changed, that’s a problem. That’s not love of God. That’s love of self. Mark Galli

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Concert - March 22
Stinson/Borga Wedding Setup
April Activities

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - Matt Snyder is continuing in our series looking at characteristics of Hezekiah.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am) - I'm sending this out early, but I think Pastor Whipple is preaching from Genesis 19.

Concert

Matthew Smith and Indelible Grace will be performing at Kossuth on March 22. Be there but before then check out these links.

SHARE IT AND INVITE YOUR FRIENDS ON FACEBOOK

MATTHEW SMITH'S WEBSITE

INDELIBLE GRACE'S WEBSITE

WATCH THIS VIDEO FROM ABRAHAM AND DREW ABOUT WHY WE'RE DOING THIS CONCERT

Stinson/Borga Wedding Setup

April Activities

The Builders activity for April is actually going to be two separate activities, a guys and girls night (on separate nights) but we don't have all the details yet.

One idea for guys night is just getting together to watch the final four games on March 31 (close enough to April) and/or April 2. Anyone got a TV and want to host?

One idea for ladies night is going pottery painting. Sound like fun?

If you'd like to help organize one of these nights, let Emily (ae.rummel@yahoo.com) know by this weekend.

SatSaturdayMarMarch10th2012 Vol. 5 Issue 10 :: March 10, 2012

Posted Saturday, March 10 2012 @ 10 AM

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Meals of March
Concert - March 22

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - Pastor Tim is continuing in our Hezekiah series.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am) - Pastor Whipple is preaching from Genesis 18.

Meals of March

CLICK HERE TO SIGNUP FOR MEALS OF MARCH

For those of you that have already had your meals, I hope you enjoyed them and for those that it is still coming take full advantage of the time to get to know each other a little better.

SatSaturdayMarMarch3rd2012 Vol. 5 Issue 9 :: March 3, 2012

Posted Saturday, March 03 2012 @ 7 AM

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Meals of March Signup
Concert - March 22

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - Pastor Tim is continuing in our Hezekiah series.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am) - Pastor Whipple is preaching from Genesis 17.

Meals of March Signup

March has started but if you still haven't signed up, it's not too late.

CLICK HERE TO SIGNUP FOR MEALS OF MARCH

How it works:

You signup at the link above
Emily assigns you to attend one night
The person hosting that night contacts you and gives you details on time, location, what to bring, etc.
On your night show up, meet some new people, catch up with old friends, and generally enjoy some time with your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.

ThuThursdayFebFebruary23rd2012 Vol. 5 Issue 8 :: February 23, 2012

Posted Thursday, February 23 2012 @ 8 PM

CLICK HERE TO VIEW A VIDEO FROM MIKEL

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Game Night
Stinson/Borga Shower
Meals of March Signup
Pray for Crosswalk
Visual Theology - The Books of the Bible

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - Pastor Tim is the next man up to teach this Sunday in our Hezekiah series.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am) - Pastor Whipple is preaching from Genesis.

Game Night

Game night is tomorrow, Friday Feb 24. It starts at 6:30 in the Ministry Center at church. Bring games, a snack to share, and kids welcome.

Stinson/Borga Shower

On Sunday, February 26 after the second service there is a wedding shower for Samantha and Josh. This is a family shower, so guys and kids are invited.

Meals of March Signup

CLICK HERE TO SIGNUP FOR MEALS OF MARCH

How it works:

You signup at the link above
Emily assigns you to attend one night
The person hosting that night contacts you and gives you details on time, location, what to bring, etc.
On your night show up, meet some new people, catch up with old friends, and generally enjoy some time with your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.

Pray for Crosswalk

A reminder to pray for the Crosswalk Project. Click here for details on Crosswalk that will help guide your prayers.

Visual Theology - Books of the Bible

Given our overview of the Old Testament lesson a couple weeks ago, I thought this was a pretty interesting and helpful graphic.

SunSundayFebFebruary19th2012 Meals of March Signup

Posted Sunday, February 19 2012 @ 4 PM

Since I forgot the signup sheet this morning, you can use the link below to let Emily know what days work for you to attend a Meal of March.

Click here to signup for Meals of March

How it works:

You signup at the link above
Emily assigns you to attend one night
The person hosting that night contacts you and gives you details on time, location, what to bring, etc.
On your night show up, meet some new people, catch up with old friends, and generally enjoy some time with your fellow brothers and sisters in Christ.

SatSaturdayFebFebruary18th2012 Vol. 5 Issue 7 :: February 18, 2012

Posted Saturday, February 18 2012 @ 5 PM

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Game Night
Matt's Presentations
Concert

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - Jeremy Ryder is teaching this Sunday as we continue our study of Hezekiah.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am) - Pastor Whipple is preaching from Genesis 15.

Game Night

We're having a game night this Friday Feb 24. It starts at 6:30 in the Ministry Center at church. Bring games, a snack to share, and kids welcome.

Matt's Presentations

Several people have asked for Matt's slides from the last two weeks. Here you go!

OT Survey - February 5

Hezekiah Background - February 12

Concert

Matthew Smith and Indelible Grace will be performing at Kossuth on March 22. Be there but before then check out these links.

Share it and invite your friends on Facebook

Matthew Smith's website

Indelible Grace's website

Watch this video from Abraham and Drew about why we're doing this concert

ThuThursdayFebFebruary9th2012 Vol. 5 Issue 6 :: February 9, 2012

Posted Thursday, February 09 2012 @ 10 PM

Click here to view a video from Mikel

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Game Night
Stinson/Borga Shower
Stinson/Borga Wedding Decorating
Meals of March hosts

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - Matt Snyder is teaching again this Sunday. Last week we looked at an overview of the Old Testament as we started our study of Hezekiah. This week we'll drill into the time when Hezekiah lived.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am) - Pastor Whipple is starting a new series from Genesis.

Game Night

We're having a game night Friday Feb 24, 6:30-? in the Ministry Center at church. Bring games, a snack to share, and kids welcome.

Stinson/Borga Shower

On Sunday, February 26 after the second service there is a wedding shower for Samantha and Josh. This is a family shower, so guys and kids are invited.

Stinson/Borga Wedding Decorating

On Friday, March 30th the Builders class (guys too, not just the ladies) is getting together to help Josh and Samantha prepare for their wedding. A note from Samantha with details...

We are asking for help decorating and baking cupcakes. We'd like to use this as an opportunity for fellowship. We will have some small snacks and drinks. It will be March 30th at 8 p.m. at the church. We need cupcake pans for this night as well. The more we can get the better. Thanks for your help.

Meals of March hosts

We could still use people to host a meal of 4-6 Builders sometime in March. Email Emily (ae.rummel@yahoo.com) if you'd like to use your home or apartment to give an opportunity for people in our class to get to know each other a little better. You pick the date and the dinner plans.

SatSaturdayFebFebruary4th2012 Vol. 5 Issue 5 :: February 4, 2012

Posted Saturday, February 04 2012 @ 8 AM

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Meals of March hosts
Meals for Mitti
Housing for a Conference

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - We're back, baby! Matt Snyder is teaching.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am) - Pastor Whipple is starting a new series from Genesis.
Family Gathering (5:00)
Super Bowl Party (6:30) - Email Emily if you plan to come: ae.rummel@yahoo.com

Meals of March hosts

If you'd like to host 4-5 other Builders for dinner sometime during the month of March, contact Emily Rummel. More details to come...

Meals for Mitti

We've discussed in this newsletter the past several weeks that one of our priorities is caring for those within our class. But sometimes those within the larger body of KSBC face trials that take the larger body to care for them.

Could you provide a meal to Steve and Mitti Wilson while she is undergoing chemo?

If you don't know the Wilsons, bringing them a meal is a great way to introduce yourself. If you don't know Steve and Mitti, you might know their daughter, Beth, who is part of the Builders.

You can see what days are available for meals by visiting their Meal Train.

Housing for a Conference

There are some folks coming from out of town to attend the Faith Counseling Conference that could use some housing.

They need beds & showers only for February 12-17 for four people. They can bring air mattresses if needed. The group of 4 break down this way: pastor, 1 woman and 1 couple.

Please email John Haller (jellis3d@gmail.com) if you'd like to help out with this opportunity.

MonMondayJanJanuary30th2012 Meals for Michael Stoup

Posted Monday, January 30 2012 @ 10 PM

Michael Stoup his having surgery tomorrow (Tuesday, January 31). Please pray for Michael tomorrow during the surgery and for his recovery.

You can demonstrate our love and care for Michael by bringing him a meal. We're just doing 4 meals starting Thursday.

To access Michael Stoup's personal CareCalendar site, visit http://carecalendar.org/logon/101517 and enter the following information in the appropriate spaces:

CALENDAR ID : 101517
SECURITY CODE : 2823

On a totally different subject, if you haven't RSVPed for the Super Bowl party yet please email Emily ae.rummel@yahoo.com

FriFridayJanJanuary27th2012 Vol. 5 Issue 4 :: January 27, 2011

Posted Friday, January 27 2012 @ 8 AM

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Kish Shower
Super Bowl Party
Save the Date - Wedding Decorating
Meals of March hosts
April Guys/Girls Nights

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - Enjoy J-TERM. Builders is back February 5.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am) - I believe Pastor Whipple will still be preaching from Romans this week.
Kish Shower (12:15)

Kish Shower

Ladies, Alissa's shower is this Sunday directly after church. Attending the shower is a great way to encourage Alissa, and Jeremy too, as they start their gospel partnership in marriage.

Jeremy and Alissa are registered at Bed, Bath, and Beyond.

Super Bowl Party

Andy and Emily Rummel have invited us to their house again this year to watch the Super Bowl. It's February 5 and kickoff is at 6:20. Plan on attending Family Gathering (it starts at 5:00) at church and then heading to the Rummels'. They will provide chili and drinks. Just bring a side or dessert to share.

Please RSVP to Andy and Emily (ae.rummel@yahoo.com) so they know how much chili to make.

Andy and Emily Rummel
6275 E 450 N
Lafayette, IN 47905

Save the Date - Wedding Decorating

Keep Friday, March 30 clear on your calendar. As a class we have the opportunity to serve Josh and Samantha by helping them decorate for their wedding, which is the next day at the church. It will also be a great time to get to know some of your fellow Builders as you work alongside them.

More details to come...

Meals of March hosts

If you'd like to host 4-5 other Builders for dinner sometime during the month of March, contact Emily Rummel. More details to come on this one too...

April Guys/Girls Night

The April Builders' activity is going to be separate guys/girls nights. If you've got ideas for what we should do, talk to me or Emily Rummel.

SatSaturdayJanJanuary21st2012 Vol. 5 Issue 3 :: January 21, 2011

Posted Saturday, January 21 2012 @ 1 PM

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Kish Shower
Super Bowl Party
Builders in 2012

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - Enjoy J-TERM. Builders is back February 5.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am) - Pastor Whipple's sermon title is "Lord, Love Others through Me" and he will be preaching from ROMANS 12:9-13
Builders Lunch (12:15) - Come upstairs to the Builders classroom for quick lunch to learn more about what is in store for the Builders ABF in the coming months.

Kish Shower

Ladies, save the date for lunch after second service on January 29. There will be a bridal shower for Alissa Kish who is marrying Jeremy Rider this spring. Contact Sheryl Hodson if you want more details or would like to help.

Super Bowl Party

Andy and Emily Rummel have invited us to their house again this year to watch the Super Bowl. It's February 5 and kickoff is at 6:20. Plan on attending Family Gathering (it starts at 5:00) at church and then heading to the Rummels'. They will provide chili and drinks. Just bring a side or dessert to share.

Andy and Emily Rummel
6275 E 450 N
Lafayette, IN 47905

Builders in 2012 - Part 4 - We Serve

As a group of believers we are called to care for those that are within our group. But we are also called to serve our fellow brothers and sisters in Christ outside of our group and also the world at large.

One simple opportunity that we have to serve fellow believers and the world at the same time is the International Lunch. About once a semester, our class has the privilege of preparing lunch and hosting the Salt and Light Christian Fellowship International group. This lunch provides an opportunity for us to show hospitality to international students and also encourage our brothers and sisters ministering to them.

TueTuesdayJanJanuary17th2012 Builders Lunch Details - January 22

Posted Tuesday, January 17 2012 @ 12 AM

More details about the Builders lunch this Sunday, January 22 and a reminder to signup.

When is it? Sunday, January 22 after the second worship service is done. If PDW goes too long and you start to smell food just sneak out the back when he looks at the other side of the room.

Where is it? In the Builders classroom (upstairs) and the adjoining Koinonia classroom (we'll open up the wall that divides us).

What will we eat? It's a surprise (which just means we don't know yet). But we are ordering food so we need you to signup so we have enough but also don't waste money buying too much.

How long will it last? Not very long, I'm hoping 30-45 minutes tops. I've got a pregnant wife and a 3 year old. Trust me, no one understands the importance of getting home after church quickly to get an afternoon nap more than me.

What will we do? Besides eating of course, several of the Builders leaders will be sharing changes in our leadership structure, the structure of our Sunday morning hour, and we'll also have a preview of our study topic for the coming 8 weeks.

Who can come? Builders "regulars", people that have never come to an ABF, or people who think their fit in their current ABF isn't that great (yes, I'm not afraid to steal people from other ABFs, which means I'm probably OK if you are a Builders regular and you think God might be calling you to another ABF). Kids are welcome too. Do you know someone that fits into one of those categories? Invite them! Don't just assume they already know about this or are planning on coming. "Hey, are you coming to the lunch on Sunday?"

SatSaturdayJanJanuary14th2012 Vol. 5 Issue 2 :: January 14, 2011

Posted Saturday, January 14 2012 @ 1 PM

Pondering competing choices is a necessary evil till the day comes when discernment and delight are one. John Piper

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Kish Shower
Builders Kickoff Lunch
Super Bowl Party
Builders in 2012
Taking on lions

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - Enjoy J-Term. Builders is back February 5.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am) - Pastor Whipple's sermon title is "Lord, Use Me" and he will be preaching from ROMANS 12:3-8

Kish Shower

Builders Kickoff Lunch

On Sunday, January 22 plan on coming to your J-Term class, second service, and then sticking around for a quick lunch with the Builders. All the food and drinks will be provided. Just show up to catch up with friends you haven't seen in awhile (fellowship), meet some new friends (welcoming), and learn more about what is planned for the next few months. Kids are welcome (we'll keep it short and there will be food!)

This lunch is also a great time for you to invite someone you know that isn't involved with an ABF class to come check out the Builders.

What: Builders Kickoff Lunch
When: Sunday, January 22 after 2nd Service
Where: The Builders classroom (upstairs, follow the smell of food)

RSVP BY JANUARY 18 BY CLICKING HERE.

Super Bowl Party

Andy and Emily Rummel have invited us to their house again this year to watch the Super Bowl. It's February 5 and kickoff is at 6:20. Plan on attending Family Gathering at church and then heading to the Rummels'. They will provide chili and drinks. Just bring a side or dessert to share.

Andy and Emily Rummel
6275 E 450 N
Lafayette, IN 47905

Builders in 2012 - Part 2 - We Care

A natural outpouring of the fellowship that we as a Builders class are called to have by God is caring for each other. The care we provide to one another is our demonstration of what we teach and believe.

In the Builders class care often occurs in the form of food. It could be taking meals to someone after they have a baby or have been sick. As someone that has received meals from you all before, I will admit that the food itself is nice and very tasty! It really is a relief, more than I expected, to not have to plan and prepare a meal when something big has happened.

But more than the food, I was overwhelmed with the generosity of so many people willing to help us out. Some of those people we had known for years but some we had only met a few times (but have since gone on to know much better).

Sheryl Hodson coordinates the "big" care opportunities for our class. But often much of the care just happens without anyone knowing because as we are all involved in each others lives care doesn't have to be coordinated, it just happens.

Taking on lions

This is a cool 2 minute video about 3 guys taking on 15 lions. But I also really liked Mikey Anderson's observations.

Taking on lions

SatSaturdayJanJanuary7th2012 Vol. 5 Issue 1 :: January 7, 2011

Posted Saturday, January 07 2012 @ 9 AM

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
J-Term
Kish Shower
Builders Kickoff Lunch
Builders in 2012

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - There's no Builders ABF, find a J-Term class.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am) - PDW is back behind the pulpit this Sunday and will be preaching from Romans 12:1-2

J-Term

This Sunday is the first Sunday of J-Term. Through January 29, during the 9:30am hour, special classes are being offered to help start your New Year off well. Classes are listed below but a list of class descriptions can be picked up at the Welcome Desk. Plan now to attend the class that would best help you in your spiritual growth.

Focusing Your Finances—Matt Snyder
Finishing Well—Tim Depue
Maximizing Your Worship—Drew Humphrey
Practical Parenting—Bill Davis
Loving Passionately for Life—Dan Dillon

Kish Shower

Builders Kickoff Lunch

Builders in 2012 - Part 2 - We Fellowship

Fellowship is a pretty common word to hear around our church. It must be pretty important if it is the name of our group, Builders Adult Bible Fellowship. But what does it mean?

Honestly, when Jessica and I first came to Kossuth I thought that fellowship was the Christian term for hanging out. There were "fellowship" events and they were a lot like hanging out with my friends in college. We would play games, eat dinner, or go to an event together.

But as I've been around Kossuth over the years, as I've read the scriptures, learned from our teachers, and most importantly as God has opened my eyes, I now see that biblical fellowship is meant to be so much more. That doesn't mean any of those activities are bad, just don't fool yourself into checking the "fellowship" box because you attend an event.

Our word fellowship comes from the Greek word koinonia. (side note: one of the ABF classes is named Koinonia, we should probably ask those guys about this fellowship stuff!). Koinonia is used in the Scriptures to show people sharing together, living in community together, and participating in a activities together.

But those kinds of things can happen in lots of different organizations, not just the church. Let's look at how it is described in the book of Acts.

[42] And they devoted themselves to the apostles' teaching and the fellowship, to the breaking of bread and the prayers. [43] And awe came upon every soul, and many wonders and signs were being done through the apostles. [44] And all who believed were together and had all things in common. [45] And they were selling their possessions and belongings and distributing the proceeds to all, as any had need. [46] And day by day, attending the temple together and breaking bread in their homes, they received their food with glad and generous hearts, [47] praising God and having favor with all the people. And the Lord added to their number day by day those who were being saved.

(Acts 2:42-47 ESV)
There is a lot in this short passage! I don't have time to go into every point, but look at what the passage describes as the results of their fellowship. The believers had glad and generous hearts and they praised God which resulted in God blessing them and adding to their number, which I have to believe would have resulted in more worship to God. Fellowship is a vicious cycle!

The key with biblical fellowship then is that it is enabled by the Holy Spirit and what we share together is Jesus Christ. That is what makes fellowship exclusive to Christians. So the key to fellowship is to start with God. The relationships with other believers will naturally follow.

The book "Why Small Groups" has a great section on fellowship. I'd encourage you all to read it (buy a copy or ask around, there are quite a few copies floating around the church).

Shameless plug for small groups: Another reason you might feel that you don't have deep enough biblical fellowship is that you aren't in a small group. Our ABFs (despite the name) with how they are currently structured are not the best format for fellowship. Small groups are though! (This is strictly Mikel's opinion only. Others may disagree. I'm just a big cheerleader for small groups.)

FriFridayDecDecember30th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 45 :: December 30, 2011

Posted Friday, December 30 2011 @ 10 AM

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
J-Term
Kish Shower
Builders in 2012

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - There's no ABF hour this Sunday. Happy New Year!
Corporate Worship (10:45 am only) - Pastor Ben Whipple will be preaching this Sunday. Ben is a former KSBC pastoral intern and now is a pastor at Immanuel Baptist Church in Traverse City, Michigan.

J-Term

January 8 through January 29, during the 9:30am hour, special classes are being offered to help start your New Year off well. Classes are listed below but a list of class descriptions can be picked up at the Welcome Desk. Plan now to attend the class that would best help you in your spiritual growth.

Focusing Your Finances—Matt Snyder
Finishing Well—Tim Depue
Maximizing Your Worship—Drew Humphrey
Practical Parenting—Bill Davis
Loving Passionately for Life—Dan Dillon

Kish Shower

Builders in 2012 - Part 2 - We Welcome

Welcoming people new to Kossuth and new to our class is something we want to improve on this semester. Each of us can remember the first Sunday we were in the Builders ABF. Maybe you were welcomed by a friendly face or maybe you sat down, didn't talk to anyone, and left as soon as the teaching was over. Either way, God used something or someone to keep you coming back.

We want to be more intentional about welcoming people. We'll have some more organized and structured times for doing this. If we say we value something but don't provide any time for it to happen, do we really value it?

Starting in February at the start of class, John Sprunger will do announcements, lead a time of sharing and prayer, and have some ice-breaker or get-to-know-you activities.

But welcoming people isn't John's job. He's just providing an opportunity for you all to be welcoming and to get to know someone. And the only opportunity to welcome someone isn't just on their first Sunday.

Get to church early, drop off the kids, get your coffee, and find a seat by 9:25 so that you can use the first 15 minutes of class well. Because you can't have fellowship (which is next week's topic) with someone if you don't even know their name.

FriFridayDecDecember23rd2011 Vol. 4 Issue 44 :: December 23, 2011

Posted Friday, December 23 2011 @ 8 AM

The church must be a safe place for those who aren't okay. And an unsafe place for those who want to stay there. —Jared Wilson

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
J-Term
Kish Shower
Builders in 2012

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - There's no ABF hour this Sunday. Merry Christmas!
Corporate Worship (10:45 am only) - I believe that PDW will be preaching as we celebrate the incarnation of our Lord.

J-Term

Just a reminder that from January 8-29, the ABF hour will look a little different around Kossuth. We are going to take a short break from our regular classes. There will be new four-week long classes focused around life application topics. It will be sort of like mini summer institute classes, if you've been around Kossuth in the summer and experienced those.

Kish Shower

Builders in 2012

Tim, Matt, and I have been thinking, praying, and talking with many of you to evaluate if the structure and activities of the Builders class are still aligned with the goals of the Adult Bible Fellowship classes at Kossuth.

Based on your feedback and our observations, we don't think that we're far off but that the balance of things have drifted over time. So starting in February you'll notice some changes. I'm going to take the weekly newsletters between now and then to explain what those will be and the thoughts behind them.

To start with, here's my attempt at a summary or "mission" statement.

The Builders ABF exists to bringing glory to Christ by being a smaller community within the larger body of KSBC that welcomes, has fellowship, cares, serves, and teaches God's word to each other.

Over the next couple of weeks I'll provide a lot more details. However, at any time feel free to email me (mjb@mjberger.com) or call (765-490-6321) if you have feedback or questions.

I want to end this newsletter with one passage that I believe summarizes our desires for the Builders.

Let love be genuine. Abhor what is evil; hold fast to what is good. Love one another with brotherly affection. Outdo one another in showing honor. Do not be slothful in zeal, be fervent in spirit, serve the Lord. Rejoice in hope, be patient in tribulation, be constant in prayer. Contribute to the needs of the saints and seek to show hospitality. (Romans 12:9-13 ESV)

FriFridayDecDecember16th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 43 :: December 16, 2011

Posted Friday, December 16 2011 @ 8 AM

There’s plenty to laugh at in the world—but be sure you don’t laugh at something that God takes seriously. —A.W. Tozer

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
J-Term
Christopher Hitchens

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - Tom and Charlie are finishing the series on missions. Last week was a great, if not overwhelming, overview of the state of missions around the world. Come this Sunday to discuss some ways we can respond.
Corporate Worship (10:45 am only) - Drew Humphrey, pastoral intern, will be preaching this Sunday.

J-Term

From January 8-29, the ABF hour will look a little different around Kossuth. We are going to take a short break from our regular classes. There will be new four-week long classes focused around life application topics. It will be sort of like mini summer institute classes, if you've been around Kossuth in the summer and experienced those.

The hope is that people will have a chance to connect with others they might not regularly see who are not in their class.

More details about the topics will be available soon. Be sure to check it out and pick a class to attend starting January 8.

Then we'll be back together as a regular Builders ABF with Tim, Matt, and I teaching again starting in February.

Christopher Hitchens

The outspoken atheist passed away recently. This obituary by Douglas Wilson is really good, but I found this particular section about Hitchens preparing for his death bed especially so.

In a number of interviews during the course of his cancer treatments, he discussed the prospect of a "death bed" conversion, and it was clear that he was concerned about the prospect. But, he assured interviewers, if anything like that ever happened, we should all be certain that the cancer or the chemo or something had gotten to his brain.

This is something I haven't considered before. If someone is an atheist their entire life but repents on their death bed we rejoice that God has saved another "thief on the cross." Sadly, this doesn't appear to have been the case for Christopher Hitchens. But what if the reverse happened? What if a strong believer their entire life denounces Christ on their death bed? I'm sure I'd want to consider them still a believer but that some outside force (i.e. cancer, drugs, etc.) had affected their "right" mind.

When we're back together in February we're going to be looking at the life of Hezekiah. We'll see where the Lord leads as the teachers prepare for this series, but questions finishing strong and not finishing well would be great ones to ask when Matt or Tim are teaching!

FriFridayDecDecember9th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 42 :: December 9, 2011

Posted Friday, December 09 2011 @ 2 PM

And anyone who cannot find time to meditate on Jesus and Heaven is either wasting time or busier than God intends. - Donald S Whitney

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Seniors Luncheon
J-Term

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - Tom and Charlie are continuing the series on missions.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am) - PDW will be in Isaiah again this Sunday.

Seniors Luncheon

Reminder, EVERY Builders family unit is asked to bring one bag of Christmas Candy to class this Sunday. If you'd like to help assemble the candy bags for the Seniors Luncheon, contact Sheryl Sheryl@mshodson.com.

J-Term

FriFridayDecDecember2nd2011 Vol. 4 Issue 41 :: December 2, 2011

Posted Friday, December 02 2011 @ 8 AM

There ought to be things we should like to do and cannot do because our charitable expenditures excludes them. -C.S. Lewis

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
An experiment - The Table
Progressive Dinner with the youth
Seniors Luncheon
December Fellowship Events
Thank you from Mikel, Jessica, and Gunnar

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - Tom and Charlie are continuing the series on missions.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am) - PDW will be in Isaiah again this Sunday.

An Experiment - The Table

We're still using and evaluating the Table. Please join us over there to pray together, serve together, and keep up to date.

http://kossuth.tableproject.org

If you are currently regularly involved in the Builders ABF please sign up.

Progressive Dinner with the youth

On Saturday, December 10 we'll be hosting a progressive dinner with the youth.

The Matt and Krista Synder will be hosting the appetizers, Tom and Angela Humphrey will host the main course, and Dan and Amanda Jefferies will host the desert.

We can still use lots of people to help out the hosts with food and to just hang out with the youth. Pick a host and ask them how you can help!

Seniors Luncheon

This year for the Seniors Luncheon on December 17, each ABF has been asked to provide some aspect of the luncheon. The Builders class was assigned goody bags. The plan is to include an apple or pear and some Christmas themed candy. The bags and paper for making tags have been provided. I am asking that each family provide either a bag of Christmas themed candy or if you don’t want to shop, you can give me a couple dollars to put toward getting the apples and pears. The candy needs to be to church by December 11th. We will be looking for volunteers to assemble the bags sometime that week. There will be a sign-up sheet in class this Sunday or you can contact Sheryl at Sheryl@mshodson.com to sign up.

December Fellowship Events

This December there are many events around Kossuth. Events like the Kossuth Cafe (Dec 8), our youth progressive dinner (Dec 10), the Christmas Program (Dec 11), and many others. Check out the church calendar, find an event you can serve or attend, AND ask someone you don't know from the Builders class if they want to serve/attend alongside you.

Thank you from Mikel, Jessica, and Gunnar

Thank you all for your prayers this past week with the passing of my dad. Your comments, emails, texts, cards, visits, flowers, and everything else have reminded us how much God has used you all to love and care for us.

FriFridayNovNovember25th2011 Prayer request

Posted Friday, November 25 2011 @ 11 AM

Builders,
Please pray for Mikel and Jessica Berger. Mikel's Dad passed away this past Tuesday morning. While this was unexpected and is a great loss to the family, they are taking comfort in knowing he was saved. In Mikel's words, "God is still good and called him home."

The services will be held in Nappanee, Indiana:
Viewing - Friday, 11/25, 2 - 8pm at Thompson Lengagcher funeral home on SR 19
Funeral - Saturday 11/26, 10:30 at Nappanee United Methodist on SR 6.

I apologize for this getting out so late. Mikel usually manages this news letter so I have had to learn the tech side. After several tries, I hope you get it. Sorry if you received duplicates.

We will keep you updated as we can, along with whatever needs may arise over the next few days.

Pastor Tim Depue

FriFridayNovNovember18th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 40 :: November 18, 2011

Posted Friday, November 18 2011 @ 7 AM

The church's sending capacity is far more important than the church's seating capacity. -David Platt

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
An experiment - The Table
Progressive Dinner with the youth
Rummel Meals

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - Tom and Charlie are continuing the series on missions.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am) - PDW will be in Isaiah again this Sunday.

An Experiment - The Table

Just a reminder to signup for The Table. If you need the info you can get it in class this Sunday.

In the meantime, WATCH THIS SHORT VIDEO FROM THE TABLE

Progressive Dinner with the youth

On Saturday, December 10 we'll be hosting a progressive dinner with the youth.

The Synders will be hosting the appetizers. We're still looking for 2-3 people/families to host. We're expecting 25-30 youth to attending. If you can't host, talk to someone who is or might ask them if you can help them cook, clean, and just hang out with the youth.

Let me know if you want to host.

Rummel Meals

There's one meal still open. To access Andy and Emily Rummel's personal CareCalendar site, visit http://carecalendar.org/logon/93626 and enter the following information in the appropriate spaces:

CALENDAR ID : 93626
SECURITY CODE : 4823

SunSundayNovNovember13th2011 Rummel Meals and Arin's Plans

Posted Sunday, November 13 2011 @ 10 PM

To access Andy and Emily Rummel's personal CareCalendar site, visit http://carecalendar.org/logon/93626 and enter the following information in the appropriate spaces:

CALENDAR ID : 93626
SECURITY CODE : 4823

Also, Arin asked me to pass along the following message.

Dear Builders,

As promised, here is the address for my blog - I'd love to keep up with you, too, so let me know how to stay in contact! (My contact info is below.)

It is: http://aglassdarkly.wordpress.com

I'll be heading out on Monday for Wycliffe Bible Translator's jungle aviation center (JAARS - http://www.jaars.org) in North Carolina. They provide support and logistics for jungle pilots who deliver missionaries, supplies, and medicines to remote areas, in support of Bible translation. Plus, jungle pilots are some of the coolest people ever, so I'll be trying to collect stories to post on my blog. I'll be volunteering with the engineering coordinator for a month in an as-yet-unspecified position.

I would very much appreciate your prayers - please let me know how I can be praying for you, too! I also need to thank you for the wonderful family that y'all have been to me over the past two years, as I completed my graduate studies. Your conversation, love, and encouragement (and food) have helped me grow in ways I would never have expected. I'm sad to leave, but I'm confident that you will continue to impact each other, as you have me. Thanks for letting me build with you!

In Him,
Arin

--
Arin Lastufka
Purdue University, Aeronautics and Astronautics - Propulsion
Rice University 2009, Mechanical Engineering
469-230-9428
lastufka@alumni.rice.edu

SatSaturdayNovNovember12th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 39 :: November 12, 2011

Posted Saturday, November 12 2011 @ 1 AM

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
International Meal
An experiment - The Table
Progressive Dinner with the youth
Erin Louise Rummel

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - Tom and Charlie are continuing the series on missions.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am) - PDW will be in Isaiah 14:22-27 this Sunday.

International Meal

The Builders/International ABF lunch is Sunday (November 13). Make sure to have all of your donations in the kitchen before ABF. Reminder that help is needed after ABF to setup tables and chairs. Most importantly, stick around after second service to eat and be a friendly face!

An Experiment - The Table

Just a reminder to signup for The Table. If you need the info you can get it in class this Sunday.

In the meantime, WATCH THIS SHORT VIDEO FROM THE TABLE

Progressive Dinner with the youth

If you're new to the Builders class and you haven't figured it out yet, we have a lot of events that involve food! Our next one is going to be on Saturday, December 10. We'll be hosting a progressive dinner with the youth.

To start we're looking for 3-4 people/families to host. We're expecting 25-30 youth to attending, so your studio apartment might not be the best fit. But if you have a studio apartment, then you can still be involved. Find out who is hosting and volunteer to come over to their house to help them cook, clean, and just hang out with the youth while they are there.

We'll have more details in the coming weeks but mark the date on your calendar.

Erin Louise Rummel

Praise God along with Andy and Emily at the birth of Erin Louise! She arrived on Wednesday at 9:42 pm weighing in at 7lbs 6oz and 19 1/14" tall. Mom, baby, and (presumably) older brothers Alex, Adam, and Dad are all doing well.

More info soon on caring for the Rummels by providing meals (see, more food!) will be coming soon.

MonMondayNovNovember7th2011 International Lunch Help Needed

Posted Monday, November 07 2011 @ 10 PM

There are still some needs for the lunch with the International ABF class this Sunday, November 13 after second service.

6 boxes of crackers (2 boxes a person)
6 lbs of cheese cubes (one person brings 2 lbs)
2 dozen cookies/bars

We also can use some monetary donations to help cover the cost of some fruit. Please drop off all donations before ABF on Sunday. If you are bringing soup it needs to be labeled, plugged in, and turned on to at least low.

Lastly, we need help setting up tables between ABF and second service.

You can contact Allison Starr to let her know what you can bring (allisonmaestarr@yahoo.com)

During the lunch jump right in line, start up a conversation with someone not in the Builders, and sit down with them.

Lord willing, there will be about 100 people at the lunch on Sunday. We have a really unique opportunity to do something together as a class to serve the international students and others in our church. Please find a way to get involved.

FriFridayNovNovember4th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 38 :: November 4, 2011

Posted Friday, November 04 2011 @ 8 AM

Great Commission Alert: U.N. reports world population likely to hit 7 billion today (October 31). We need massive momentum for global missions. -Albert Mohler

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
International Meal
An experiment - The Table

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - Tom and Charlie are continuing the series on missions.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am)

International Meal

Don't make lunch plans after church for Sunday, November 13. The Builders class will be hosting the International class for lunch in the ministry center after church. This is a great time to show some hospitality to those not only new to our church but also our country.

There is a signup sheet in the Builders classroom for items you can bring.

An Experiment - The Table

Just a reminder to signup for The Table. If you need the info you can get it in class this Sunday.

In the meantime, WATCH THIS SHORT VIDEO FROM THE TABLE

FriFridayOctOctober28th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 37 :: October 28, 2011

Posted Friday, October 28 2011 @ 9 AM

The most popular question: How do I know God’s will? A more pressing question: Will I obey God’s will? -DAVID PLATT

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Iron Chef
International Meal
Kossuth Cafe
An experiment - The Table

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - This Sunday we start an 8 week series with Tom Humphrey and Charlie Armstrong teaching. I'm excited for all of us to learn from these guys.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am)

Iron Chef

It's tomorrow, Saturday October 29! Team #3 is going to be tough to beat!

International Meal

Kossuth Cafe

It's tonight starting at 7:00! It will be a great time hanging out with friends (old and new). Kids can come too. http://www.ksbc.net/cafe

An Experiment - The Table

You (the entire Builders class) have been volunteered for an experiment at our church. That happens when both of the technology and communiations deacons (Matt Hodson and me) are in your class.

Matt and I are investigating a new piece of technology called The Table to see if it can help facilitate communication within our church family. Communication across the entire church and within smaller groups (ABF, small group, a specific ministry team, or just an ad-hoc group of people who come together around a common interest).

We want to see how it might work with an ABF sized group. So we're going to ask all of the regular attenders to the Builders to signup. We'll have more information and the signup details in class on Sunday.

In the meantime, watch this short video from The Table

SunSundayOctOctober23rd2011 Iron Chef Teams!

Posted Sunday, October 23 2011 @ 8 PM

It's the moment you've all been waiting for. Iron Chef 2011 Edition is this Saturday, October 29.

SECRET INGREDIENT = 1/4 Cup honey

Teams Schedule:
Team 1 can start prep at 4pm, start cooking at 4:30, and will be judged at 5:30.
Team 2 can start prep at 4:30, start cooking at 5pm, and will be judged at 6pm.
Team 3 can start prep at 5pm, start cooking at 5:30, and will be judged at 6:30.

Team 1
Arin Lastufka alastufk@purdue.edu 469-230-9428
Tim & Val Depue valgirl704@gmail.com 765-447-9639
Chris & Michele Markley ml.markley@gmail.com 765-743-1444

Team 2
Beth Wilson bethwilson90@gmail.com 765-714-6527
Matt & Sheryl Hodson mattandsheryl@mshodson.com 765-414-3597
Dan & Amanda Jeffries ajholderman@gmail.com 574-453-8255

Team 3
Wyatt Kearns wkearns@gmail.com
Jeremy Ryder jryder@purdue.edu 609-668-0872
Nathan Schinckel nathan@covideo.com 765-586-3370
Michael Stoup michaelstoup@yahoo.com 765-742-1263
Mikel & Jessica Berger mjb@mjberger.com 765-490-6321

FriFridayOctOctober21st2011 Vol. 4 Issue 36 :: October 21, 2011

Posted Friday, October 21 2011 @ 12 AM

Yes, preach the gospel to yourself. AND preach the gospel to the unreached. To do one w/o the other misses the point. -David Platt

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Iron Chef
International Meal
Kossuth Cafe

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - This Sunday is a combined ABF hour.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am)

Iron Chef

This year's Iron Chef event will be October 29.

During Iron Chef you sign up and get placed on a team. A week before the event Emily Rummel reveals what team you are on and what the secret ingredient is. You then have a week to get with your team to plan a delicious dish that uses the secret ingredient. Then on Saturday, October 29 all the teams gather at the church to cook their dish and taste everything!

Contact Emily to signup.

International Meal

Kossuth Cafe

The Cafe is back on Friday, October 28. More details are at http://www.ksbc.net/cafe

FriFridayOctOctober14th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 35 :: October 14, 2011

Posted Friday, October 14 2011 @ 8 AM

Man’s will is free to follow his inclinations, but fallen man’s inclinations are always and invariably away from God. -R.C. Sproul via Tim Challies

editors note: The Builders Newsletter is back. Thanks everyone for your prayers for my dad (he is doing better!) and also your patience as I let some things slip, like sending out this newsletter, the last couple of weeks.

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Iron Chef
International Meal
Day of Prayer

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - I'm teaching this Sunday on God's providence. We can discuss if God knew that I wouldn't teach this on the date that we had originally scheduled.
Corporate Worship (10:45 am - no 8:00 am service)- I'm not sure who is in the pulpit this week. Bring your bible
Mortgage Payoff Celebration - After the worship service, there will be a box lunch and celebration of God's faithfulness in allow us to pay of the mortgage.

International Meal

Don't make lunch plans after church for Sunday, November 13. The Builders class will be hosting the International class for lunch in the ministry center after church. This is a great time to show some hospitality to those not only new to our church but also our country.

If you'd like to help organize the meal contact Allison Starr.

Day of Prayer

Tomorrow (Saturday, October 15) there is a day of prayer at the church from 9:00 am - noon. Come spend some time in communication with God.

SatSaturdaySepSeptember24th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 34 :: September 24, 2011

Posted Saturday, September 24 2011 @ 9 AM

Grumbling is calling God's character into question; lamenting is calling God's character into action. -JR Vasser

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Iron Chef
International Meal

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - PTD is teaching this Sunday on creation.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am)- PDW is continuing through Ephesians 6. http://bible.us/Eph6.17.ESV

International Meal

Don't make lunch plans after church for Sunday, November 13. The Builders class will be hosting the International class for lunch in the ministry center after church. This is a great time to show some hospitality to those not only new to our church but also our country.

If you'd like to help organize the meal contact Allison Starr.

FriFridaySepSeptember16th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 33 :: September 16, 2011

Posted Friday, September 16 2011 @ 11 AM

The temporary pleasures of this present world are meant to point you to the lasting pleasure of knowing God. -Paul Tripp

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Character of God
Iron Chef
International Meal

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - Matt Snyder is teaching this Sunday on the trinity.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am)- PDW is continuing through Ephesians 6.

Character of God

In last week's lesson on the character of God I skipped over a lot of material. For those interested in further study, here the list of attributes of God from Grudem.

Independence
Unchangeableness
Eternity
Omnipresence
Unity
Spirituality
Invisibility
Knowledge
Wisdom
Truthfulness
Goodness
Love
Holiness
Righteousness
Jealousy
Wrath
Will
Omnipotence
Perfection
Blessedness
Beauty

I listened to a great sermon this week that also dealt with knowing God and how that helps us understand events like September 11. Give a listen to "The Gospel and September 11" by David Platt.

Iron Chef

This year's Iron Chef event will be October 29. Mark the date. More details to come.

International Meal

Don't make lunch plans after church for Sunday, November 13. The Builders class will be hosting the International class for lunch in the ministry center after church. This is a great time to show some hospitality to those not only new to our church but also our country.

If you'd like to help organize the meal contact Allison Starr.

FriFridaySepSeptember9th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 32 :: September 9, 2011

Posted Friday, September 09 2011 @ 8 AM

I warned you that Theology is practical. -C.S. Lewis

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Builders Retreat
International Meal
Proud to be a Boilermaker

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - I (Mikel) am teaching this Sunday. Since the scriptures, are clear, necessary, and sufficient, we'll turn to them to study attributes of God this week.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am)- PDW is continuing through Ephesians 6.

Builders Retreat

It's tomorrow (Saturday, September 10)!

10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Rummel's (6275 E 450 N, Lafayette, IN 47905).

Things to bring: Bible, pen, notepad, dressed for outdoor games, and $15.

See you there!

International Meal

Don't make lunch plans after church for Sunday, November 13. The Builders class will be hosting the International class for lunch in the ministry center after church. This is a great time to show some hospitality to those not only new to our church but also our country.

If you'd like to help organize the meal contact Allison Starr.

Proud to be a Boilermaker

If you're like me when you first watched this, half of you thought "those crazy kids, they're going to hurt themselves" while the other half of you thought "That is so cool! Where can I try that?"

Batmanning

FriFridaySepSeptember2nd2011 Vol. 4 Issue 31 :: September 2, 2011

Posted Friday, September 02 2011 @ 7 AM

If I could hear Christ praying for me in the next room, I would not fear a million enemies. Yet distance makes no difference. He is praying for me. -Robert Murray M'Cheyne (via Val Depue)

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Builders Retreat - 7 things to do THIS weekend
Men's Summit

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - Pastor Tim is teaching again this Sunday. We'll be looking at the clarity, necessity, and sufficiency of the Bible
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am)- PDW is continuing through Ephesians 6.

Builders Retreat - 7 things to do THIS weekend

Here are 7 things to do this weekend so you can enjoy and benefit from the Builders Retreat next Saturday, September 10 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Rummel's (6275 E 450 N, Lafayette, IN 47905).

Sign up - CLICK HERE
Read Psalm 73 - http://bible.us/Ps73.1.ESV
If you skipped #1, sign up - CLICK HERE
Find a babysitter, get ahead on homework/research, mow the lawn, whatever you need to do to free up time next weekend.
Pray that Scott will teach well and that all of us will listen and learn well.
Gather up $15, a Bible, pen, notepad, and clothes for outdoor games (beach volleyball, slip and slide, cornhole, etc.)
Oh, did I mention that if you signup this weekend that helps us know how much food to prepare.

Men's Summit

Guys, you should be there.

http://www.ksbc.net/SummitSignup

ThuThursdayAugAugust25th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 30 :: August 25, 2011

Posted Thursday, August 25 2011 @ 6 PM

Don't start a hospitality ministry in your church: open your home . -Tim Chester

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Builders Retreat - Sign up
Men's Summit

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - Pastor Tim is teaching this Sunday. He will be kicking off our 8 week study of who God is and what the Scriptures say about him.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am)- PDW is preaching on strength from Ephesians 6.

Builders Retreat - Sign up

The Builders Retreat will be Saturday, September 10 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Rummel's (6275 E 450 N, Lafayette, IN 47905). Dr. Scott Gaier will be coming to speak to us.

Scott's topic is "Desiring only God". The goal is to encourage people to lead God centered lives by living an eternal perspective. We’ll discuss examples and application.

Psalm 73 is primary text. 73:25-26 will be focus. From this, we’ll springboard to Psalm90 with 10-12 as the primary focus.

http://bible.us/Ps73.1.ESV

http://bible.us/Ps90.1.ESV

The retreat will cost $15 per person. This helps cover the cost of food for lunch and an honorarium for Scott. If money is a reason you aren't coming the retreat, it doesn't need to be. Please talk to Pastor Tim if you have any questions about finances.

Please signup for the retreat by CLICKING HERE. Signing up early will help us plan food and activities.

Men's Summit

Guys, signup for the Men's Summit.

http://www.ksbc.net/SummitSignup

FriFridayAugAugust19th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 29 :: August 19, 2011

Posted Friday, August 19 2011 @ 12 AM

A Christian should resemble a fruit tree with real fruit,not a Christmas tree with decorations tied on. -John Stott

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Builders Retreat - Sign up
Church Picnic
Sarah Snyder - Help with Meals

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - We're back! This Sunday we'll be catching up, hopefully meeting some new people (keep your eye out), and we're going to look briefly at what it means to be part of an ABF class.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am)- I believe PDW is back behind the pulpit this Sunday

Builders Retreat - Sign up

The Builders Retreat will be Saturday, September 10 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Rummel's. Dr. Scott Gaier will be coming to speak to us.

Please signup for the retreat by CLICKING HERE. Signing up early will help us plan food and activities.

Church Picnic

The church picnic is Sunday, August 21 at Ross Hills Park. If you can help with tables and chairs show up at the church at 2:30 pm. We'll be loading them up in the box truck and then heading out to Ross Hills to have everything setup by 3:30.

Sarah Snyder - Help with Meals

We are rejoicing with Matt and Krista because of the birth of Sarah! One way to care for them (and get to know them if you haven't met the Snyders) is to take them a meal. You can make a dish or just pick up a pizza and drop it off.

To access Matt and Krista Snyder's personal CareCalendar site,

visit http://carecalendar.org/logon/83692 and enter

the following information in the appropriate spaces:

CALENDAR ID : 83692

SECURITY CODE : 1863

FriFridayAugAugust12th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 28 :: August 12, 2011

Posted Friday, August 12 2011 @ 8 AM

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Builders Retreat - Sign up
Church Picnic
Builders Fall Schedule

Sunday Preview

Summer Institutes - This Sunday (August 14) is the last Sunday for the institute classes. August 21 we return to the two worship service schedule and the Builders ABF.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Tim will be preaching on Sunday.

Builders Retreat - Sign up

The Builders Retreat will be Saturday, September 10 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Rummel's. Dr. Scott Gaier will be coming to speak to us.

The reason for having this retreat is to start the year off right as a class. In the past this event has been very effective at helping new people get connected and deepening relationships. It's not a long event, but being together for more than an hour on Sunday mornings provides many opportunities for us to learn and grow together.

The retreat will cost $15 per person. This helps cover the cost of food for lunch and an honorarium for Scott.

Please signup for the retreat by clicking here. Signing up early will help us plan food and activities.

Church Picnic

The church picnic is Sunday, August 21. We are responsible for getting the tables and chairs our to Ross Hills Park. They need to be setup by 3:30. After the picnic they need to be taken back to the church. It would be great if we had a group that can help setup and then another group that can help take everything back.

If can help out with this contact me for more details.

Builders Fall Schedule

The teaching team has met a few times over the last couple of weeks and the teaching schedule for this fall is starting to come together. August 21 is our first Sunday back together. We'll use this Sunday to catch up from the summer and explain a little about what is coming up for the Builders.

The following 8 weeks our study is titled 66/40/1. The Bible is not simply 66 books penned by 40 authors over thousands of years, the Bible is an integrated whole of one message from God. This study will help build an understanding of what the Bible is as well as its ultimate source, God

ThuThursdayAugAugust4th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 27 :: August 4, 2011

Posted Thursday, August 04 2011 @ 10 PM

Happy is that family where the worship of God is constantly and conscientiously maintained. -John Newton

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Slip n Slide - Rescheduled!
Builders Retreat - Dr. Scott Gaier
Church Picnic

Sunday Preview

Summer Institutes - Finish well in your institute classes. Some of the Builders teachers met this week to plan for the upcoming semester. Please be praying for the teachers, for your fellow Builders, and also for those new to the area that God is bringing our way in the next few weeks.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be preaching from Ephesians 6

Slip n Slide - Rescheduled!

We are having our 100ft slip n slide up and open for anyone and their kids to cool off, Sunday August 7th from 2-5. Also a fun game of volleyball will be played if enough interest. Address is 6275 E 450 N, Lafayette, IN 47905. Email Andy or Emily Rummel at ae.rummel@yahoo.com or call 765-589-3703 if you need help with directions.

Builders Retreat - Dr. Scott Gaier

The Builders Retreat will be Saturday, September 10 from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm at the Rummel's. Dr. Scott Gaier will be coming to speak to us. Scott was an associate pastor at Kossuth for a number of years before taking a position as a professor at Taylor University. I'm excited for Scott to come back and for many of you to meet him and to learn from his teaching for the first time.

Church Picnic

The church picnic is Sunday, August 21. I don't know yet what part of the picnic the Builders are helping out with. But plan on attending and be on the lookout for more details about how you can serve.

ThuThursdayJulJuly28th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 26 :: July 28, 2011

Posted Thursday, July 28 2011 @ 10 AM

Our greatest fear should not be of failure but of succeeding at things in life that don't really matter. -Francis Chan

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Slip n Slide - Rescheduled!
Builders Retreat - Dr. Scott Gaier
Men's Summit

Sunday Preview

Summer Institutes - There are only a few weeks left of institute classes before we are back together as a Builders class.
Corporate Worship - PDW will be finishing up the series on parenting from the first part of Ephesians 6.

Slip n Slide - Rescheduled!

Builders Retreat - Dr. Scott Gaier

Men's Summit

Guys, you may have seen it in Connections but I thought it was worth repeating. Save the dates of September 16 and 17 for a church wide Men's Summit.

FriFridayJulJuly22nd2011 Vol. 4 Issue 25 :: July 22, 2011

Posted Friday, July 22 2011 @ 9 AM

When you pray, whose kingdom do you want to come? Yours or your Messiah's? -Paul Tripp

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Slide n Slide
Builders Retreat
KSBC News

Sunday Preview

Summer Institutes - I've heard good reports from around the various classes.
Corporate Worship - Drew Humphrey (another pastoral intern and satellite Builder) is preaching from Ephesians 6:4. If you're a father, or could be one day, you should be there.

Slide n Slide

To beat the heat we are having our 100ft slip n slide up and open for anyone and their kids to cool off. Sunday July 24th from 1:30-5 for as long as you want. Address is 6275 E 450 N, Lafayette, IN 47905. Email Andy or Emily Rummel at ae.rummel@yahoo.com or call 765-589-3703 if you need help with directions.

Builders Retreat

Just a reminder to mark your calendar for the one-day Builders retreat on Saturday, September 10. Save the date.

KSBC News

Did you know there's a weekly church-wide email newsletter? If you don't get Connections every Tuesday, email Carrie at ksbc@ksbc.net and ask to be subscribed.

KSBC also has a Facebook page and Twitter account. Stay in the know!

MonMondayJulJuly18th2011 Slip n Slide

Posted Monday, July 18 2011 @ 10 AM

Passing this along from Andy and Emily Rummel

ThuThursdayJulJuly14th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 24 :: July 14, 2011

Posted Thursday, July 14 2011 @ 5 PM

Prayer is as natural an expression of faith as breathing is of life -Jonathan Edwards

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Markley Meals
Armstrongs Moving

Sunday Preview

Summer Institutes - I've heard good reports from around the various classes.
Corporate Worship - Abraham Cremeens (pastoral intern and satellite Builder) is preaching from Ephesians 6:4.

Markley Meals

Can you take a meal on Monday or Thursday next week? Signup below.

To access Chris and Michele Markley's personal CareCalendar site,

visit HTTP://CARECALENDAR.ORG/LOGON/78946 and enter

the following information in the appropriate spaces:

CALENDAR ID : 78946

SECURITY CODE : 6266

Armstrongs Moving

The Armstrongs are moving (but just across the river). Come on out to their old house on Saturday, July 16 at 10:00 am to help pack and moving boxes. Their old house is at 1123 Logan Avenue in Lafayette. Call Charlie (765.427.2842) for more details.

FriFridayJulJuly8th2011 Michael Stoup - Special Olympics Fundraiser

Posted Friday, July 08 2011 @ 9 PM

Tomorrow (Saturday, July 9) Special Olympics is having a fund raiser carwash at Lafayette Bank and Trust on Teal Road in Lafayette. The carwash goes from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm. The cost is whatever you want to donate.

If you don't know Michael, he's been a great part of the Builders class for several years and has also been involved with Special Olympics. He said he'll be there in the morning. So head on out, get your car washed, and say hi to Michael.

ThuThursdayJulJuly7th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 23 :: July 7, 2011

Posted Thursday, July 07 2011 @ 10 AM

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Markley Meals
Builders Retreat
Armstrongs Moving

Sunday Preview

Summer Institutes - I've heard good reports from around the various classes.
Corporate Worship - PDW is back behind the pulpit, I believe.

Markley Meals

There are still a few open spots to take a meal to Chris and Michele. The dates have been shifted around. Double check the calendar to get all the details.

To access Chris and Michele Markley's personal CareCalendar site,

visit HTTP://CARECALENDAR.ORG/LOGON/78946 and enter

the following information in the appropriate spaces:

CALENDAR ID : 78946

SECURITY CODE : 6266

Builders Retreat

Mark your calendars, start lining up babysitters, and get your homework/research done early. Saturday, September 10 is going to be a Builders ABF retreat!

This year we will again be at the home of Andy and Emily Rummel just north of Lafayette. However, we'll only be retreating for one day. Mostly likely from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. We'll have a speaker with a couple of lessons, lunch together, and some other fun activities like beach volleyball and giant slip and slide.

More details to come.

Armstrongs Moving

FriFridayJulJuly1st2011 Vol. 4 Issue 22 :: July 1, 2011

Posted Friday, July 01 2011 @ 2 PM

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Markley Meals (including this Sunday!)
July 4th Party

Sunday Preview

Summer Institutes - Who have you met in your class that isn't from the Builders? Only sitting next to Builders people in your class? You're doing it wrong.
Corporate Worship - Paul Briggs is preaching this Sunday.

Markley Meals

There are three more opportunities to care for the Markley's, including this Sunday! Can you bring them a meal or maybe even just take them out to lunch on Sunday?

To access Chris and Michele Markley's personal CareCalendar site,

visit HTTP://CARECALENDAR.ORG/LOGON/78946 and enter

the following information in the appropriate spaces:

CALENDAR ID : 78946

SECURITY CODE : 6266

July 4th Party

From Sheryl Hodson

Its time for our annual 4th of July party! We will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and lemonade. Please bring a side dish, dessert and chairs. If you have kids, bring their swimsuits and play clothes as we will have the sprinklers going and they can play in the sandbox and playset. Matt will set off his annual fireworks. Feel free to bring fireworks to contribute or sparklers to add to the annual sparkler bomb!

Please RSVP ON FACEBOOK.

WedWednesdayJunJune22nd2011 Vol. 4 Issue 21 :: June 22, 2011

Posted Wednesday, June 22 2011 @ 8 AM

"Jesus produced mainly three effects: hatred, terror, adoration. There was no trace of people expressing mild approval." —C.S. Lewis via Dave Nannery

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Markley Meals
July 4th Party
Help Arwen Move

Sunday Preview

Summer Institutes - What are you learning in your institute class? Check in with another Builder that's in a different class and swap notes.
Corporate Worship - PDW is spending a few weeks on marriage as we've come to Ephesians 5:22-33 in the study of the book.

Markley Meals

Anna Sophia Markley arrived on June 17!

To access Chris and Michele Markley's personal CareCalendar site,

visit http://carecalendar.org/logon/78946 and enter

the following information in the appropriate spaces:

CALENDAR ID : 78946

SECURITY CODE : 6266

Meals start on Monday!

July 4th Party

From Sheryl Hodson

Please RSVP on Facebook.

Help Arwen Move

Reminder about the packing party to help Arwen on June 30.

Thursday June 30 I will be loading up all of our worldly belongings. I have some family help but I would appreciate all the help I can get. The plan is to start around 10:00am and hopefully be done before dinner. Food (probably fried chicken) and drinks will be provided for lunch. Hopefully the more hands available the faster it will get done. We have a lot of lighter items that just need 2 people to carry and several that need 2 or more strong people to carry. :) I'd like a head count so that I can tell my grandma (who's getting the food for us) how much food to get. My address is 1023 S. 2nd St (Kossuth to 4th St, up the 4th st hill to Owen, right on Owen, right on 2nd St) and they can reach me at 765-477-6257.

Thanks!

Arwen

SatSaturdayJunJune18th2011 Help Arwen Pack - June 30

Posted Saturday, June 18 2011 @ 8 AM

I received the following note from Arwen. For those of you that don't know, Benj and Arwen have been a part of the Builders class for years but they are moving to Iowa. Benj moved out at the beginning of the month to start his new job. Arwen could use some help packing up for their move.

Thanks!

Arwen

SatSaturdayJunJune11th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 20 :: June 11, 2011

Posted Saturday, June 11 2011 @ 7 AM

To know a man's true spirtual maturity just talk to his wife for an hour. -Rick Warren

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
July 4th Party
Vocation: Discerning Your Calling

Sunday Preview

Summer Institutes - Hope you found a good one. If you haven't, it's not too late to join up with a class.
Corporate Worship - I'm sending the newsletter a little later than usual, so I actually know what Pastor Whipple will be preaching about this weekend. The first sentence from his notes is this: "What are you full of"? Should be a great sermon from Ephesians 5:15-21.

July 4th Party

Matt and Sheryl Hodson have invited the Builders class out to their place to celebrate America by blowing up a small part of it!

We are all invited to their house for a cookout and some fun together on July 4. The Hodsons will provide hot dogs, hamburgers and buns and lemonade. Everyone brings a side, dessert, chairs and fireworks (optional).

Vocation: Discerning Your Calling

I thought this was a great article and reminded me of our Work series that we did in January/February this year.

FriFridayJunJune3rd2011 Vol. 4 Issue 19 :: June 3, 2011

Posted Friday, June 03 2011 @ 11 AM

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Skalon Meals
1 Corinthians Father's Day Commission

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - We're not meeting! Find an institute class to be a part of this summer. Enjoy the opportunity to learn from a different teacher, sit next to someone new, and study a new topic. The one thing you can't do is coast through this summer and land back in the Builders ABF in August.
Corporate Worship - PDW and his Bible will be up front again. We're hitting the home stretch of Ephesians.

Skalon Meals

I sent out the email about meals for Tom and Amber earlier in the week. I just checked the care calendar because I was expecting to have to include a reminder asking for a few more people to signup. But I just checked and all the meals are already taken. I repent of my pessimistic attitude and rejoice along with the Skalons and God at how loving and caring you all are as a class. It might seem like a little thing, but it's stuff like this that makes my day. Thanks guys!

And if you went to sign up and all the dates were taken, you just better be faster next time.

1 Corinthians Father's Day Commission

On the first day of each month Tim Challies posts a batch of desktop wallpapers on his blog. They generally have images and words that focus on a passage of scripture or an attribute of God that is relevant for what will happen in that month.

On Wednesday I was checking out the batch for June and I picked the one called "A Father's Day Commission" by Zack Kirby. In it he uses 1 Cor 16:13-14 that we just studied last week.

"Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love."

A great couple of verses, but very interesting to think of in the light of the title "A Father's Day Commission".

Free Desktop Wallpaper Calendars: June 2011

TueTuesdayMayMay31st2011 Meals for Tom and Amber Skalon and baby!

Posted Tuesday, May 31 2011 @ 9 AM

Tom and Amber have a beautiful baby girl Reagan (I hope I got the spelling right!).

You can sign up to help them out with a meal at the link below.

Link: http://www.carecalendar.org/logon/76725

Calendar ID: 76725

Security Code: 8127

ThuThursdayMayMay26th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 18 :: May 26, 2011

Posted Thursday, May 26 2011 @ 9 PM

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
1 Corinthians Scripture Memory
Children's Department Summer Help
Bible Doctrine Study

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - It's our last week together and also our last chapter in 1 Corinthians. Pastor Tim will take us through chapter 16 and then take us on a quick review of the book. If you've had questions that weren't answered before, come ready to answer them on Sunday
Corporate Worship -

1 Corinthians Scripture Memory

“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. Eat whatever is sold in the meat market without raising any question on the ground of conscience. For "the earth is the Lord's, and the fullness thereof." If one of the unbelievers invites you to dinner and you are disposed to go, eat whatever is set before you without raising any question on the ground of conscience. But if someone says to you, "This has been offered in sacrifice," then do not eat it, for the sake of the one who informed you, and for the sake of conscience— I do not mean your conscience, but his. For why should my liberty be determined by someone else's conscience? If I partake with thankfulness, why am I denounced because of that for which I give thanks? So, whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God. Give no offense to Jews or to Greeks or to the church of God, just as I try to please everyone in everything I do, not seeking my own advantage, but that of many, that they may be saved. (1 Corinthians 10:23-31 ESV)

Children's Department Summer Help

Passing along the following note from Connie Williams...

I am looking for a sub for myself for the summer quarter during Sunday School. I basically greet visitors, put toys away, assist in potty breaks, serve as hall monitor, etc. I arrive downstairs at 8:45.

Jerry Smelser and I will be taking turns in this area during Children's Church, so we will be able to sit in service once in a while.

If you can sub one month, or two, or three, (June, July, August), that would be very helpful. Please pray about it and let me know what you decide. Thank you!

Blessings,

Connie Williams

(765) 742-7055

scwilliams4@frontier.com

Bible Doctrine Study

Pastor Whipple is leading a study group of Wayne Grudem's Bible Doctrine (I've mentioned this book a couple of times in class). They meet on Monday mornings at the church from 7:00 - 8:00 am. Several Builders teachers are joining up with the group and we'd love to have a few more join us. If you'd like to come, email Pastor Whipple at don@ksbc.net to let him know.

ThuThursdayMayMay19th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 17 :: May 19, 2011

Posted Thursday, May 19 2011 @ 9 PM

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
1 Corinthians Scripture Memory
Michelle's Shower
July 4th Party
Family Worship

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - We're back together and will be finishing up 1 Corinthians the next two weeks before the summer institute classes start. This Sunday Daryl is teaching from chapter 15.
Corporate Worship - PDW is back in Ephesians, I believe.

1 Corinthians Scripture Memory

Michelle's Shower

Michelle Markley's baby shower will be May 22 after the worship service. They are registered at Babies R Us and Target. See Sheryl Hodson if you are willing to help out.

July 4th Party

Matt and Sheryl Hodson have invited the Builders class out to their place to celebrate America by blowing up a small part of it!

We are all invited to their house for a cookout and some fun together on July 4. The Hodsons will provide hot dogs, hamburgers and buns and lemonade. Everyone brings a side, dessert, chairs and fireworks (optional).

Family Worship

via Drew Humphrey - 11 Reasons to Worship with Your Family

ThuThursdayMayMay12th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 16 :: May 12, 2011

Posted Thursday, May 12 2011 @ 11 AM

Earthly society is only the
beginning of the heavenly society, the earthly home

an image of the heavenly home, the earthly family

a symbol of the fatherhood of God. Dietrich Bonhoeffer

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
1 Corinthians Scripture Memory
May Progressive Dinner
Michelle's Shower
Church wide survey
Nolan's Walk

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - All the ABF classes will be together in the sanctuary at 9:00 am to learn more about the Crosswalk Project.
Corporate Worship - PDW is back in Ephesians, I believe.

1 Corinthians Scripture Memory

May Progressive Dinner

It's Saturday! Contact Emily Rummel if you want to attend or can give a little cash to offset the cost of food.

Michelle's Shower

Michelle Markley's baby shower will be May 22 after the worship service. They are registered at Babies R Us and Target. See Sheryl Hodson if you are willing to help out.

Church wide survey

You've got 2 more days, if you haven't taken the survey yet. Take it now HTTP://WWW.KSBC.NET/SURVEY

Nolan's Walk for Williams

Thanks again to Brandon and Megan Paschal for coming last Sunday to teach us about how God works in a family to show his glory through all of his children. Here is the Facebook page for Nolan's Walk for Williams this Saturday.

FriFridayMayMay6th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 16 :: May 6, 2011

Posted Friday, May 06 2011 @ 1 PM

Better to be sneered at as a Puritan than be despised as a hypocrite. Careful walking may involve much self denial, but it has pleasures of its own which are more than a sufficient recompense. - C.H. Spurgeon

Thanks for those that sent in Spurgeon quotes. Anyone got any good non-Spurgeon quotes they want to share?

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
1 Corinthians Scripture Memory
May Progressive Dinner
Michelle's Shower
Church wide survey
Upcoming church schedule
For Moms, Former Moms, and Wannabe Moms

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - This Sunday Brandon and Megan Pascal will be with us as we combine with the Koinonia class. Remember, class starts at 9:00 am this Sunday.
Corporate Worship - I can't keep track of who is preaching these days :) I'm sure someone will stand behind the pulpit to open up the Scriptures and proclaim the good news of Jesus Christ. And that's all you really need to know anyway.

1 Corinthians Scripture Memory

May Progressive Dinner

On May 14 we are hosting a progressive dinner for the Harvesters class, returning the hospitatility they extended to us last month. Contact Emily Rummel if you want to attend.

Michelle's Shower

Michelle Markley's baby shower will be May 22 after the worship service. They are registered at Babies R Us and Target. See the sign up sheet in class this Sunday if you are willing to help out.

Church wide survey

The survey is live. Take it now HTTP://WWW.KSBC.NET/SURVEY

Upcoming church schedule

May 8

Mother’s Day! - Paschals will be in the Builders ABF
Signup sheets for Summer Institutes in the foyer
Start of summer service schedule (ABF @ 9:00 and Worship service @ 10:15)

May 15

Combined ABF in the Auditorium

The KSBC Elders are calling for a congregational meeting on Sunday, May 15th at 9AM to begin consideration together of an increased commitment by the KSBC family to help Crosswalk become a reality. It is becoming more evident with every passing year that a significant part of our mission is our university student ministry. Leading students in a growing relationship with Jesus Christ is not all God has assigned us to do, but it certainly is a major opportunity and stewardship he has placed before us. Crosswalk Commons is a project designed with the goal in mind of reaching students in a greater way. Please make every effort to participate in this meeting as our Elders plan to communicate their vision for reaching students in partnership with Crosswalk.

June 5

The start of Summer Institutes

For Moms, Former Moms, and Wannabe Moms

"Motherhood is not the greatest good for the Christian woman." Read this article on The Gospel Coalition website to find out what is.

ThuThursdayAprApril28th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 15 :: April 28, 2011

Posted Thursday, April 28 2011 @ 11 PM

If any man thinks ill of you, do not be angry with him, for you are worse than he thinks you to be. - C.H. Spurgeon (thanks to former Builder, Matt Borg, for this one)

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
1 Corinthians Scripture Memory
May Progressive Dinner
Church wide survey
Upcoming church schedule

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - I am teaching this Sunday. With the combined ABF on May 15 (see below for details), we've made a slight adjustment to our schedule. We'll attempt to cover chapters 12, 13, and 14 all this week. We'll take a quick trip through the books hitting the high points and some of the controversial issues. Those of you with the gift of prophecy already know how it will turn out though. (everyone knows I kid sometimes in these newsletters, right?)
Corporate Worship - I believer Pastor Whipple will be back in Ephesians this week, but I don't know for sure.

1 Corinthians Scripture Memory

May Progressive Dinner

On May 14 we are hosting a progressive dinner for the Harvesters class, returning the hospitatility they extended to us last month. Contact Emily Rummel if you want to attend.

Church wide survey

The survey is live. Take it now HTTP://WWW.KSBC.NET/SURVEY

Upcoming church schedule

May 1

Information on this year’s Summer institute will be made available for you to share with your class. Starting 5/8 signup sheets will be in the foyer for the purpose of seeing what the projected class sizes will be. This will help in the room assignments.

May 8

Mother’s Day! - Paschals will be in the Builders ABF
Signup sheets for SI in the foyer
Start of summer service schedule (ABF @ 9:00 and Worship service @ 10:15)

May 15

Combined ABF in the Auditorium

June 5

The start of Summer Institutes

MonMondayAprApril25th2011 Amber's Baby Shower

Posted Monday, April 25 2011 @ 9 PM

Builders Ladies,

If you are planning on coming to Amber Skalon's baby shower this Sunday (May 1) in the Ministry Center following the second service and didn't sign up yet, please email Val (valgirl704@gmail.com) to let her know you are coming. That will help with the organization.

Amber is registered at Target.

ThuThursdayAprApril21st2011 Vol. 4 Issue 14 :: April 21, 2011

Posted Thursday, April 21 2011 @ 9 PM

No man can be illustrious before the Lord unless his conflicts be many. If then, yours be a much-tried path, rejoice in it, because you will the better show forth the all-sufficient grace of God. As for His failing you, never dream of it--hate the thought. The God who has been sufficient until now, should be trusted to the end. - C.H. Spurgeon (via Laura Hanebutt's Facebook status)

editor's note: I'm on a bit of Spurgeon kick lately with the quotes. Send me some good quotes, if you've got them.

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Good Friday Service
1 Corinthians Scripture Memory
May Progressive Dinner
Church wide survey
Mother's Day Builders Class

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Pastor Tim is teaching from 1 Corinthians 11 this Sunday. We'll decide if it's required for ladies to wear Easter bonnets in church! (I vote yes and they must be big enough to block out at least a portion of the sun)
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be preaching as we celebrate Christ's resurrection.

Good Friday Service

Good Friday is a time to reflect on the suffering and death of Jesus. Please join us on Friday, April 22 at 7:00 pm for this wonderful time of focusing on the cross and preparing for the resurrection celebration on Easter Sunday.

1 Corinthians Scripture Memory

May Progressive Dinner

On May 14 we are hosting a progressive dinner for the Harvesters class, returning the hospitatility they extended to us last month. Contact Emily Rummel if you want to attend.

Church wide survey

The survey is live. Take it now HTTP://WWW.KSBC.NET/SURVEY

Mother's Day Builders Class

During the Builders ABF class on May 8 (Mother's Day) we're going to be having a special class (though isn't every class special?). We'll be up to chapter 13 that week in our study of 1 Corinthians. To help us understand one application of the chapter on love, Brandon and Megan Paschal will be with us. Brandon and Megan Paschal were members at Kossuth and very active in the Builders several years ago. The Paschal's have two beautiful daughters and one cool son, Nolan. Nolan has Williams Syndrome. Brandon and Megan will share some of their story about how God has loved them through a son with special needs. They also will share with us about how we, individually and as a church, can love those with special needs and their families.

FriFridayAprApril15th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 13 :: April 15, 2011

Posted Friday, April 15 2011 @ 7 AM

One might be willing to wear Paul’s chain on the wrist to enjoy Paul’s liberty of mind..—C.H. Spurgeon

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
1 Corinthians Scripture Memory
May Progressive Dinner
Church work day cancelled
Church wide survey
Baconalia!

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - I am teaching from 1 Corinthians 10 this Sunday. Chapters 8, 9, and 10 are all one logical unit in Paul's letter dealing with the liberties we have because of what Christ has done contrasted with our priorities of advancing the gospel and building up our brothers and sisters in Christ over exercising those liberties. That was a very long sentence in the style of Paul :)
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is guiding us through Ephesians.

1 Corinthians Scripture Memory

“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. Let no one seek his own good, but the good of his neighbor. (1 Corinthians 10:23-24 ESV)

May Progressive Dinner

On May 14 we are hosting a progressive dinner for the Harvesters class, returning the hospitatility they extended to us last month. The Sprungers (appetizers), Depues (main course), and Starrs (dessert) have agreed to host. Maybe you live in a postage stamp sized apartment and so you thought you couldn't take part in the fellowship activity this month. Oh how wrong you are!

If you like to cook or even just buy tasty treats, take them out of their original packaging, and place them in a baking dish, then please contact one of the hosts and ask how you can help with the food.

Or maybe you just have that evening free? Contact one of the hosts and let them know you'd like to be at their place to get to know some folks from the Harvesters and just help out however you can.

Church work day cancelled

The work day on Saturday has been cancelled. Many of you may have heard that Jim Loft passed away earlier this week. Visitation will be from 4-8p on Friday and the funeral will be Saturday at 10a. Both are being held here at Kossuth. Please remember this dear family in your prayers.

Church wide survey

Pastor Whipple mentioned this last Sunday. The login to take the survey won't work until this Sunday, but when you're ready here's where to go http://www.ksbc.net/survey

Baconalia!

Given our recent discussion of acceptable food practices and also since bacon was the secret ingredient at Iron Chef a couple years ago, I thought it only fitting to include Denny's new Bacon Sundae as the last item in this week's newsletter.

Baconalia

FriFridayAprApril1st2011 Vol. 4 Issue 12 :: April 1, 2011

Posted Friday, April 01 2011 @ 7 AM

Sometimes the more men know the greater fools they become; for knowledge is not wisdom, though wisdom cannot be without knowledge. Knowledge in the hands of a fool is but a means of publishing his folly.—C.H. Spurgeon

Those that disobey the commandments of God do so foolishly for themselves. Sin is folly, and sinners are the greatest fools. - Matthew Henry

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
1 Corinthians Scripture Memory
KSBC Day of Prayer
Ladies Lunch
May Progressive Dinner
Female Youth Leaders
Know your Neighbors

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Matt Snyder is teaching from 1 Corinthians 8 this Sunday. We'll look at what the scriptures mean by strong and weak believers and how we can serve each other.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is guiding us through Ephesians.

1 Corinthians Scripture Memory

“All things are lawful,” but not all things are helpful. “All things are lawful,” but not all things build up. (1 Corinthians 10:23 ESV)

KSBC Day of Prayer

Come together tomorrow morning from 9:00 am - noon. The SLCF group is organizing a day of prayer for the entire church to attend. There will be childcare. See you there!

Ladies Lunch

Don't miss the Ladies' Luncheon April 9 from 10:30 - 12:30. Health Fair, great speaker Charlotte Parker, lunch and amazing giveaways. Come learn how to be "heart healthy"...both physically and spiritually. Cost is $5. Contact Chris Zimmerman with questions.

Female Youth Leaders

Did any of you Builders ladies contact Drew about the opportunity to serve as cell group leaders with the youth? Let me know if you have questions.

Know Your Neighbors

The Gospel Coalition blog has a great entry on the importance of knowing your neighbors. I would guess most of you are like me and you wish you knew your neighbors better. The article has 6 specific suggestions so you can do something about it.

What would the greater Lafayette area start to look like if those of us in the Builders class started to regularly hold events like this? What could be the impact for Christ's kingdom and glory?

To Love Your Neighbor, You Must Know Your Neighbor

ThuThursdayMarMarch24th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 11 :: March 24, 2011

Posted Thursday, March 24 2011 @ 9 PM

Blessed is that man who is done with chance, and who never speaks of 'luck'; but believes that, from the least even to the greatest, all things are ordained of the Lord.—C.H. Spurgeon

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
1 Corinthians Scripture Memory
KSBC Day of Prayer
Ladies Lunch
Female Youth Leaders

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Daryl is teaching from 1 Corinthians 7 this Sunday. Marriage, staying single, and divorce are just some of the topics for this week.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is guiding us through Ephesians.

1 Corinthians Scripture Memory

Honestly, I didn't do very well in keeping up with this while I was gone. Time to get caught up!

I appeal to you, brothers, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that all of you agree, and that there be no divisions among you, but that you be united in the same mind and the same judgment. (ESV)

Once you've mastered that, move onto 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

KSBC Day of Prayer

On Saturday, April 2 from 9:00 am - noon the SLCF group is organizing a day of prayer for the entire church to attend. See you there!

Ladies Lunch

Female Youth Leaders

Builders Ladies: One of the neat things about being in your twenties or thirties while being a member at KSBC is that you're right in the middle of the age range at church. I'm sure many of you have benefited from godly, older women who have helped point you to Christ and to apply what is taught in scripture through situations like dealing with school or work issues, deciding who to marry or what to do with the guy that you did marry, or with raising young kids.

I recently received an email from Drew Humphrey who leads the youth group. He has an opportunity for you to build up the next generation of disciples. Read the note below from Drew and then email him at dhumphrey@ksbc.net with any questions if you think God might be providing you to a few young ladies.

One of the great ways that God builds up his body is through intentional, intergenerational discipleship. This is one of the primary reasons that we see value in providing students with the opportunity to interact with older believers within the context of our cell groups. But in order to have a fruitful cell group ministry, we need to have faithful, godly people who are willing to come alongside parents and step into the lives of teenagers. God has provided us with some godly, gifted men to carry out this task, but we are waiting on him to provide us with some similarly godly and gifted women to help shepherd our young ladies. So if you would like to commit to building up the body by leading a high school ladies' cell group (or would like to nominate someone to do so), please let me know. We're looking for women who love God, love the gospel, love people, and have an hour or two each week to invest in ministry.

ThuThursdayMarMarch10th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 10 :: March 10, 2011

Posted Thursday, March 10 2011 @ 10 AM

The Bible in the memory is better than the Bible in the book case.—C.H. Spurgeon

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
1 Corinthians Scripture Memory
KSBC Day of Prayer

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Pastor Tim is teaching from 1 Corinthians 6 this Sunday. We'll study sexual immorality, its effects on the church, and how the church should respond.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is guiding us through Ephesians.

1 Corinthians Scripture Memory

How's it going?

Once you've mastered that, move onto 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Besides unity, here's an article on 6 other reasons to memorize scripture.

KSBC Day of Prayer

On Saturday, April 2 from 9:00 am - noon the SLCF group is organizing a day of prayer for the entire church to attend. Would you consider adjusting your calendar so you can be there? Just like the scripture memorization, coming together for an extended time of prayer is another way that God can use to unite us to himself and to each other. I think it would be awesome if there were at least 25 Builders there to pray together.

FriFridayMarMarch4th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 9 :: March 4, 2011

Posted Friday, March 04 2011 @ 8 AM

Contextualization is not giving people what they want. It is giving God’s answers (which they probably do not want) to the questions they are asking and in forms they can comprehend. —Tim Keller

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
1 Corinthians Scripture Memory
Meals of March
Progressive Dinners
KSBC Day of Prayer

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Luke Humphrey is teaching from 1 Corinthians 6:1-11 this Sunday. Bring your lawyer with you and come ready to argue.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is guiding us through Ephesians.

1 Corinthians Scripture Memory

One small way for us to demonstrate unity as we study 1 Corinthians is to memorize together parts of it.

Start with 1 Corinthians 1:10

Once you've mastered that, move onto 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Meals of March

Our March fellowship activity will be "Meals of March." We have our hosts all set. If you want to attend a meal, the available dates are March 4,5,8,12,14,15,18,19,25,26,31. Email Emily (ae.rummel@yahoo.com) with a few dates that work for you. Please sign up by Sunday so she can put together the meals for the rest of the month.

Progressive Dinners

Our April fellowship activity is a progressive dinner with the Harvesters class on Saturday, April 2. We'll have a signup in class on Sunday or you can RSVP to Emily. Please RSVP by March 5.

The Harvesters are planning on three stops. The first at the Tyler and Whitney's Daugherty's house, then the main meal will be at Chuck and Teri Swansons, and desserts at Pastor and Sue's home. We are planning starting with appetizers at 5:00.

We will be returning the favor and hosting the Harvesters for a progressive dinner on Saturday, May 14. Would you like to make your house a stop? If you'd like to host, you guessed it, contact Emily :)

KSBC Day of Prayer

FriFridayFebFebruary25th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 8 :: February 25, 2011

Posted Friday, February 25 2011 @ 8 AM

The devil has more knowledge than any of us, and yet is no better for it. —J.C. Ryle

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
1 Corinthians Scripture Memory
Game Night with SLCF - Tonight!
Meals of March
Progressive Dinners
Shower for Laura - Sunday
Dancing in the Minefields

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Matt Synder is teaching from 1 Corinthians 4 this Sunday. We'll look at the place, purpose, and ministry of the apostles.
Corporate Worship - As far as I know we're still working through Ephesians with PDW this Sunday.

1 Corinthians Scripture Memory

As Matt mentioned last Sunday, as a class one of the ways we're going to put into practice the unity Paul talks about in his letter is to memorize a couple small parts of it.

Start with 1 Corinthians 1:10

Once you've mastered that, move onto 1 Corinthians 10:23-33

Game Night with SLCF

It's tonight starting at 7:00 in the Ministry Center at church. Bring a snack to share and your favorite game to play. I still have my standing challenge to take on all comers in Settlers of Catan. I especially like beating, I mean, teaching new people the game.

Meals of March

Our March fellowship activity will be "Meals of March." Thanks to everyone that signed up to be hosts! Emily will have a sign up sheet soon for everyone else to attend a dinner sometime in March.

Progressive Dinners

Our April fellowship activity is a progressive dinner with the Harvesters class on Saturday, April 2. We'll have a signup in class on Sunday or you can RSVP to Emily. Please RSVP by March 5.

Shower for Laura

A bridal shower, that is. Ladies are invited to a shower for Laura Hanebutt this Sunday, February 27. Laura and Luke are registered at Target and Kohl's.

Dancing in the Minefields

A great new song and music video by Andrew Peterson on marriage. Take 3 minutes 29 seconds and watch it and then when you're with your spouse next (call them over now, when you get home, or in weeks/months/years when you have a spouse) sit down with them and spend another 3:29 watching it together.

ThuThursdayFebFebruary17th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 7 :: February 17, 2011

Posted Thursday, February 17 2011 @ 11 PM

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
1 Corinthians Scripture Memory
International Meal
Game Night with SLCF
Meals of March
Progressive Dinners
Shower for Laura

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - This Sunday is week 2 of our series through the book of 1 Corinthians. I'm teaching from 1:18-2:16. We'll look at Christ as our powerful wisdom from God delivered through the Holy Spirit.
Corporate Worship - I'm pretty sure Pastor Whipple is continuing in Ephesians this Sunday.

1 Corinthians Scripture Memory

One of the big themes of the book of 1 Corinthians is unity in the church. To that end, the teaching team has decided to memorize a couple of passages from the book together. We'll have more details on Sunday.

Will you join us?

International Meal

We are serving and having lunch with the International ABF class this Sunday.

Contact Aleda Chen (amhess@purdue.edu) if you have any questions before Sunday.

Game Night with SLCF

The college group has invited the Builders to join them for a game night in the ministry center at church on Friday, February 25. We'll start at 7:00 pm. Bring a snack to share and your favorite game to play.

Meals of March

Our March fellowship activity will be "Meals of March." If you are willing to host 4-6 other people in your home for dinner, please contact Emily Rumel ae.rummel@yahoo.com. We'd like 3-4 hosts so that everyone that wants to can go to a dinner sometime in the month.

Progressive Dinners

Our April fellowship activity is a progressive dinner with the Harvesters class on Saturday, April 2. We'll have a signup in class on Sunday or you can RSVP to Emily. Please RSVP by March 5.

Shower for Laura

A bridal shower, that is. Ladies are invited to a shower for Laura Hanebutt on Sunday, February 27. Laura and Luke are registered at Target and Kohl's.

SatSaturdayFebFebruary12th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 6 :: February 12, 2011

Posted Saturday, February 12 2011 @ 10 AM

Rose early to seek God, and found Him whom my soul loveth. Who would not rise early to meet such company? -McCheyne via Eric Roseberry

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
International Meal
Meals of March
Progressive Dinners
Shower for Laura

I'm noticing a theme with this newsletter. Food!

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - This Sunday we start a new teaching series. Pastor Tim will be kicking off our series on Paul's first (canonical) letter to the church at Corinth.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is preaching from Ephesians 4:1-6 this Sunday. Not by our planning but by God's sovereignty, we will talk about unity in the church during both the ABF and corporate worship hours.

International Meal

We are serving and having lunch with the International ABF class on Sunday, February 20. This is a great time to excise your gift of hospitality.

There will be a signup sheet in class Sunday. Click here to see sign up sheet so you know what is still available.

People who are interested in bringing an item or helping with the luncheon can contact Aleda Chen at: amhess@purdue.edu.

Meals of March

Progressive Dinners

Our April fellowship activity is a progressive dinner with the Harvesters class on Saturday, April 2. We'll have a signup in class on Sunday or you can RSVP to Emily. Please RSVP by March 5.

Shower for Laura

A bridal shower, that is. Ladies are invited to a shower for Laura Hanebutt on Sunday, February 27. Laura and Luke are registered at Target and Kohl's.

FriFridayFebFebruary4th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 5 :: February 4, 2011

Posted Friday, February 04 2011 @ 11 AM

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Super Bowl Party
International Meal
Systematic Theology
Little Vader

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - This Sunday is week 5 of 5 for the work series. Matt Synder will be wrapping us up. You'll want to be on time because he's got a full lesson and it is going to be good. We'll look at some general principals regardless of specific occupations, some things for stay-at-home moms to think about (I think he got some help with this section), issues for those that are unemployed or students, and then finally retirement.
Corporate Worship - Join us to worship with the larger body of believers as we continue through the book of Ephesians and celebrate with those being baptized.

Super Bowl Party

Andy and Emily Rummel are hosting a Super Bowl party at their place again this year. Come to family gathering on February 6 at 5:00 pm at the church and then head over to their place. They will have chili and everyone can bring a side or dessert.

Andy & Emily Rummel

6275 E 450 N

Lafayette, IN 47905

765-589-3703

Take SR 25 N out of Lafayette and go under I 65 and continue until you get to 450 N, sign will say Buck Creek. Turn right on 450 N and go 2 miles and we are the 3rd house after you pass 625 E. Name is on the mailbox and brick lights on either side of driveway.

International Meal

Quick reminder that we are serving and having lunch with the International ABF class on Sunday, February 20. There will be a signup sheet in class Sunday.

Systematic Theology

Pastor Whipple is leading a class through Wayne Grudem's book Bible Doctrines. It meets on Monday mornings at 7:00 am at the church.

I did this class a few years ago and to sum it up, I just have to say it had a huge impact on my walk with Christ and understanding of God. It's not too late to join and I highly recommend it if your schedule allows. Though if your schedule doesn't allow, you should consider rearranging your schedule.

Pastor Whipple mentioned this in Connections a few weeks ago (side note: if you don't Connections (the church-wide weekly email newsletter) email ksbc@ksbc.net to signup) but I wanted to highlight it here since I think there are quite a few individuals in our class that would find it beneficial.

Little Vader

Here is a funny commercial you should watch. He might be on the dark side, but he's still pretty cute and he has one cool dad.

ThuThursdayJanJanuary27th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 4 :: January 27, 2011

Posted Thursday, January 27 2011 @ 10 PM

To manage a life of pain, as a believer in Jesus, remember: This is all the hell you will ever bear. (M'Cheyne) via John Piper

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Super Bowl Party
International Meal
Why Facebook (and Your Church) Might Be Making You Sad

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - This Sunday is week 4 of 5 for the work series. Pastor Tim is teaching this week on secular versus sacred work or "Does I have to be a pastor to be doing the work of God?".
Corporate Worship - Last week we were in Ephesians 3:14-21 and I think the plan is to be there again this week.

Super Bowl Party

Andy and Emily Rummel are hosting a Super Bowl party at their place again this year. Come to family gathering on February 6 at the church and then head over to their place. They will have chili and everyone can bring a side or dessert.

Andy & Emily Rummel

6275 E 450 N

Lafayette, IN 47905

765-589-3703

International Meal

Quick reminder that we are serving and having lunch with the International ABF class on Sunday, February 20. More details to come.

Why Facebook (and Your Church) Might Be Making You Sad

Yes, Copeland writes, Facebook can chronicle cute kids, and warm moments, but that is never the whole, or even most, of the story of anyone’s life.

...

I suspect many people in our pews look around them and think the others have the kind of happiness we keep promising, and wonder why it’s passed them by.

Read the whole article by Dr. Russell Moore

ThuThursdayJanJanuary20th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 3 :: January 20, 2011

Posted Thursday, January 20 2011 @ 10 PM

True love to God is not love to him as an equal; for everyone who truly loves God loves him as God, that is, as a Being infinitely superior in greatness and excellence; it is love to a superior Lord, and absolute sovereign. —Jonathan Edwards

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Game Nights
Super Bowl Party
How Not to Choose a Job

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - I am teaching this Sunday as we continue in our work series. This week we'll look at some of the impacts that our work has on others.
Corporate Worship - I believe Pastor Whipple will be preaching from Ephesians again. Last week we were in Ephesians 3:7-13.

Game Nights

Beth Wilson is hosting a game night on Friday, January 21 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm. We'll have some group games (Apples to Apples, Settlers of Catan, Rummikub, etc.) and some snacks. Folks can feel free to bring other games and/or snacks to share.

Dan and Amanda Jefferies are hosting another game night on Tuesday, January 25 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Kids are welcome. They have a pool table, Wii, and Xbox Kinect. Feel free to bring along your favorite board game.

Contact Beth, Dan, Amanda, or me if you need directions.

Super Bowl Party

Andy and Emily Rummel are hosting a Super Bowl party at their place again this year. Come to family gathering on February 6 at the church and then head over to their place. They will have chili and everyone can bring a side or dessert.

How Not to Choose a Job

Matt Perman, senior director of strategy at Desiring God, has a great blog on work and productivity. There are a lot of great articles there that have been helpful as I've been studying for the work series. I thought this one was particularly good.

How Not to Choose a Job

In other words, in addition to becoming more efficient and effective in our jobs so that we can have more free time to serve, we also need to see our jobs themselves as a means of serving. And, further, we need to take jobs that fire us up, that spark a passion in us, so that we are fully engaged and truly serving in the way that we are called to serve. We need to get away both from the mindset that says “I’ll do a job I hate for 40 years so I can retire with freedom and money,” and the mindset that, as Warren points out, says “I’ll do a job I hate for now so I can make a lot of money and then at some point do a job I love.” Avoid the deferred-purpose mindset. Find a job you love now, so that you can serve with maximum enthusiasm now – not in 20 years.

SatSaturdayJanJanuary15th2011 Another game night opportunity

Posted Saturday, January 15 2011 @ 10 AM

Beth Wilson has also invited the Builders class over for a game night. It will be Friday, January 21 from 7:00 - 10:00 pm. We'll have some group games (Apples to Apples, Settlers of Catan, Rummikub, etc.) and some snacks. Folks can feel free to bring other games and/or snacks to share.

Just as a reminder, the game night at Dan and Amanda's house is Tuesday, January 25 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm.

Talk to Beth or Dan and Amanda if you need directions or any other information. If you don't know them, then that's a great excuse to introduce yourself.

ThuThursdayJanJanuary13th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 2 :: January 13, 2011

Posted Thursday, January 13 2011 @ 7 AM

If sinners will be damned, at least let them leap to hell over our bodies. And if they will perish, let them perish with our arms about their knees, imploring them to stay. If hell must be filled, at least let it be filled in the teeth of our exertions, and let not one go there unwarned and unprayed for. —C.H. Spurgeon

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Game Nights
Darion's Notes
Paul Tripp on Parenting

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Daryl Starr is teaching this Sunday as we continue in our work series. We'll look at what God has to say about business.
Corporate Worship - I believe Pastor Whipple will be preaching from Ephesians again. Last week we were in Ephesians 3:1-7.

Game Nights

Dan and Amanda Jefferies are hosting a Builders game night on Tuesday, January 25 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Kids are welcome. They have a pool table, Wii, and Xbox Kinect. Feel free to bring along your favorite board game.

We're looking for another person/couple to host a second game night sometime in January. If you'd live to have the Builders over, contact Emily Rummel

Darion's Notes

Darion did a great job last Sunday of kicking off our work series. If you missed it or want to review his complete notes, you can download them here.

Paul Tripp on Parenting

For those of you who live with sinners under 4 feet tall or will someday.

Parenting: The Joyful Impossibility

Parenting: It’s Never an Interruption

FriFridayJanJanuary7th2011 Vol. 4 Issue 1 :: January 7, 2011

Posted Friday, January 07 2011 @ 11 PM

Christians live in both kingdoms, and although that is the reason for much conflict and tension, it also is our hope and assurance. The kingdom of God is the permanent reality, while the kingdom of this world will eventually fade away. Tim Keller

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Game Nights
International Lunch
Work and Culture

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:30 am) - Darion Grant is teaching this Sunday as we dive into our series on work. Darion will guide us through scripture looking at work as both our curse and our being made in the image of God.
Corporate Worship (8:00 and 10:45 am)- PDW is back and we're back in the book of Ephesians. Read Ephesians 3:1-7 to prepare.

Game Nights

Dan and Amanda Jefferies are hosting a Builders game night on Tuesday, January 25 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. Kids are welcome. They have a pool table, Wii, and Xbox Kinect. Feel free to bring along your favorite board game.

We're looking for another person/couple to host a second game night sometime in November. If you'd live to have the Builders over, contact Emily Rummel

International Lunch

We will be hosting the international student and scholars ABF class for lunch in the Ministry Center on February 20 after second service. Jit-Tat and Aleda are organizing the menu and everything. Mark your calendars and be on the lookout for more details in the coming weeks.

Work and Culture

With the start of our work series, I thought these thoughts by Tim Keller would be interesting for everyone.

Work and Cultural Renewal

ThuThursdayDecDecember30th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 45 :: December 30, 2010

Posted Thursday, December 30 2010 @ 11 AM

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Breakfast Club
Upcoming fellowship activities

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF (9:00 am) - We're having breakfast together (more details below) and Matt Snyder will do a brief introduction for our next study topic.
Corporate Worship (10:15 am)- At the time I'm sending this, I'm not sure who is preaching or from what passage. But I'm confident you'll want to be there as we study God's word and listen it preached.
Family Gathering (6:00 pm) - It's the first Sunday of the month. That means Family Gathering and this month a carry in meal afterwards!

Breakfast Club

This Sunday during ABF (which starts at 9:00 am) we're going to have breakfast together. Nothing fancy is required, just bring one of your favorite breakfast items to share. We'll enjoy some fellowship time together.

Matt Snyder will also do a brief introduction to our next study topic. In January and the first week of February, we'll be studying work.

Why do we have to work?

Does my work matter to God or anyone else?

What type of work should I be doing?

Why do some people succeed without working?

Those are some of the questions we'll be addressing in the coming weeks. Let Matt know your questions this Sunday.

Upcoming fellowship activities

More details to come but there are some good opportunities to get to hang out with Builders folks (and others) in the coming months.

January - Game Night
February - Super Bowl Party
March - Meals of March (dinners of 6-8 people)
April - Progressive Dinner with the Harvesters class (one class hosts)
May - Progressive Dinner with the Harvesters class (the other class hosts)

SatSaturdayDecDecember18th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 44 :: December 18, 2010

Posted Saturday, December 18 2010 @ 8 AM

Corporate worship is designed to lure you away from your little kingdom of one and enthrall you again with God's kingdom of glory and grace. -Paul Tripp

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Holiday Service Schedule
Breakfast Club
Carson on Suffering

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Pastor Tim is teaching this Sunday. It's our last week in our series studying suffering. The topic is The Comfort of Providence
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is taking us through Psalm 96 as we come to worship during this Christmas season.

Holiday Service Schedule

Remember, the service times this Sunday are different. ABF starts at 9:00 am and worship service starts at 10:15 am. Click here for a complete holiday service schedule.

Breakfast Club

During the ABF hour on January 2, the Builders class Matt Snyder will be introducing our new series on work and we will be having breakfast together. Since many people will be traveling for the holidays, we are asking everyone that is coming to contact Emily Rummel. You can signup in class on Sunday.

Carson on Suffering

Dr. D. A. Carson is the author of the book the Builders teaching team has been using as our guide through the suffering series. In this short video, he addresses the question "How can God allow evil and suffering in the world"?

ThuThursdayDecDecember9th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 43 :: December 9, 2010

Posted Thursday, December 09 2010 @ 10 PM

So, though [God] has no inclination to a creature's misery, consider it absolutely, yet he may will it for the greater promotion of happiness in this universality. -Jonathan Edwards

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Christmas Events
10 wrong teachings on suffering
iBand

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Darion Grant is teaching on Sunday. The topic will be The Mystery of Providence
Corporate Worship

Christmas Events

The Cafe was this evening but there are still several Kossuth Christmas events coming in the new few weeks. Check out this page for more details.

10 wrong teachings on suffering

In 10 minutes, Pastor Mark Driscoll covers 10 incorrect, but common, teachings on suffering.

iBand

This is just fun (and slightly geeky). 3 classic Christmas carols played on iPhones and iPads.

ThuThursdayDecDecember2nd2010 Vol. 3 Issue 42 :: December 2, 2010

Posted Thursday, December 02 2010 @ 9 PM

God's grace is greater than you could have imagined and your struggle with sin is more comprehensive than you conceived it to be. -Paul Tripp

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Kossuth Cafe
ESV Study Bible

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Daryl Starr is teaching this Sunday. The topic for this week is The Suffering God.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is continuing in the Ephesians series. Last week we were in Ephesians 2:11-22

Kossuth Cafe

Our fellowship event for December is the Kossuth Cafe. Signup to help or just come on out for a good time. More info at http://ksbc.net/cafe. There is also a FACEBOOK EVENT you can use to invite a friend.

ESV Study Bible

The ESV Study Bible is a great resource to have in your home. Right now can get one for 45% off the regular price.

WedWednesdayNovNovember24th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 41 :: November 24, 2010

Posted Wednesday, November 24 2010 @ 11 AM

[Thanksgiving] provides a great opportunity to teach a new generation that the trophy of Christian gratitude is not a juicy turkey, but a bloody cross. -Drew Humphrey

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Kossuth Cafe
2011 ABF Topics
Feast or Gluttony

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Pastor Tim is teaching this Sunday as we continue in our series on suffering. This week we'll look at the life of Job. No study on suffering would be complete without it.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is continuing in the Ephesians series. Reading chapters 1 and 2 would be a good way to prepare.

Kossuth Cafe

Our fellowship event for December is the Kossuth Cafe. Signup to help or just come on out for a good time. More info at http://ksbc.net/cafe. There is also a Facebook event you can use to invite a friend.

2011 ABF Topics

The Builders Teaching Team is already planning for our next "semester" of ABF topics. We'll be starting January with a short series on work. It's such a huge part of our lives, we should try hard to make sure that we're understanding God's design and purpose for work to bring him glory.

If you have any questions or topics you'd like to see addressed as part of this series, just talk to one of the teachers.

After the work series, we'll be studying a book of the Bible. The team hasn't settled on a specific book yet, but we've got 66 possibilities. Which one would you like to study?

Feast or Gluttony

Here's a short but helpful article to help put your heart in the right place for tomorrow's activities.

Will you commit gluttony or enjoy a feast?

ThuThursdayNovNovember11th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 40 :: November 11, 2010

Posted Thursday, November 11 2010 @ 10 PM

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Iron Chef
Awana
Kossuth Cafe

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Matt Snyder is teaching this Sunday as we continue in our series on suffering. This week we'll look at illness, death, and bereavement.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is continuing in the Ephesians series. Reading chapters 1 and 2 would be a good way to prepare.

Iron Chef

Sign up for Iron Chef has started. It will be on Saturday, November 20 this year. Signup in class this Sunday or email Emily to signup at ae.rummel@yahoo.com.

Teams can start preparing at 4:30, cooking at 5:00, and judging will be at 6:00. The secret ingredient will be announced in a special newsletter on November 14 and must be included in your main dish. Make enough for about 6 judges plus some to share with everyone else. Judges will award fabulous prizes for best taste, presentation, and creativeness.

Awana

Do you like kids? Want to help them learn the Bible? Then Awana could use your help. Click here to learn more and to contact Mitti Wilson for more details.

Kossuth Cafe

On December 9, 2010 the Kossuth Café will be hosting U-Turn and Joel Brovont from 7-10 PM in the ministry center during our Christmas coffeehouse event. This is a great opportunity to reach out to friends and invite them to a time of good music and fellowship. The coffee, hot chocolate, and snacks are free. Students, feel free to bring your books or laptop to study (free wifi will be available) or use it as an excuse to rest your mind before finals week! If you have questions or are interested in serving through this event, please contact Jessica Berger at jessica@mjberger.com or 765-490-1621.

FriFridayNovNovember5th2010 Game night tonight - Dittmar's Address

Posted Friday, November 05 2010 @ 9 AM

I just realized I never put the Dittmar's address in the newsletter last night. They live at 3927 Glen Eagles Pl in West Lafayette.

See you tonight at 7:00!

ThuThursdayNovNovember4th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 39 :: November 4, 2010

Posted Thursday, November 04 2010 @ 8 PM

It isn’t “Esau I hated” that disturbs me, but “Jacob I loved” that absolutely astounds me. -Sam Storms (via Eric Roseberry)

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Game night with SLCF
Iron Chef
Babies!
International Outreach Opportunities
Missional Mothering

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Mikel is teaching this Sunday as we continue in our series on suffering. This week we'll look at sufferings that are particular to being a servant of Jesus Christ. Pastor Whipple will also be in class on Sunday to provide some reflections on suffering particular to christian leaders.
Corporate Worship - OK, I was wrong last time but I meant this time. PDW is back behind the pulpit!

Game night with SLCF

Salt and Light Christian Fellowship (the undergrad group at church) have invited the Builders to join them for a game night at the Dittmar's home on Friday, November 5 from 7:00 - 10:30 pm. Feel free to bring a dessert to share.

Babies!

Thanks for all of your help with the meals for the Humphrey and Cremeens families. There is only 1 meal left to fill for Abraham and Kari. Act fast!

To access Abraham and Kari Cremeens's personal CareCalendar site,

visit http://carecalendar.org/logon/55116 and enter

the following information in the appropriate spaces:

CALENDAR ID : 55116

SECURITY CODE : 6561

International Outreach Opportunities!

Just a quick reminder about the two international outreach opportunities that John Haller let us know about on Sunday.

1. Global Transportation Partnerships - Can you give a ride to church to an international student on Sunday mornings?

2. Thanksgiving dinner - Got an extra spot at your Thanksgiving dinner table? An international student could be the perfect person to keep that chair from going to waste.

Email Paul (pbriggs@slcfworld.com) or Dana (dgottfried@slcfworld.com) for more details.

Missional Mothering

Another good article on The Resurgance blog. This one's for the mothers in our group.

Mother: You have a mission field

ThuThursdayOctOctober28th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 38 :: October 28, 2010

Posted Thursday, October 28 2010 @ 10 PM

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Game night with SLCF
Iron Chef
Babies!
Adoption Updates

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Pastor Tim is teaching again this Sunday. He will finish up some of the topics from last week that weren't covered completely and also move onto curses, holy wars, and hell.
Corporate Worship - I'm not 100% certain, but I think PDW is back behind the pulpit.

Iron Chef

Mark your calendar for our Iron Chef event on Saturday, November 20. Exact times will be coming soon, but it's usually around 5 or so and will be in the Ministry Center at the church. Lots of good food and some competition with friends. If you're a foodie person, come to cook and if you're not a cook come to eat! There will be a signup in class on Sunday.

Babies!

Drew and Elizabeth Humphrey and Abraham and Kari Cremeens each have had babies recently. Here's the info so that you can jump in and help them out by bringing them a meal.

For the Humphreys, Whitney Daugherty is organizing their meals. There is only one meal left to fill on Wednesday, November 3. Email Whitney <tylerandwhitney@comcast.net> if you can fill this need.

For the Cremeens, here is the Care Calendar info.

To access Abraham and Kari Cremeens's personal CareCalendar site,

visit http://carecalendar.org/logon/55116 and enter

the following information in the appropriate spaces:

CALENDAR ID : 55116

SECURITY CODE : 6561

Adoption Updates

There has been some important progess made in the adoptions that a couple of former Builders famalies are going through. Read the Mummert's and the Whipple's blogs to get the latest and keep praying!

SatSaturdayOctOctober23rd2010 Give a ride to church

Posted Saturday, October 23 2010 @ 10 AM

John Haller knows of about 4 international students that could use a ride to church tomorrow. Could you fit one or two in your car? Email John <jhaller@ksbc.net> to get the details ASAP. Thanks!

FriFridayOctOctober22nd2010 Vol. 3 Issue 37 :: October 22, 2010

Posted Friday, October 22 2010 @ 10 AM

Prayer is a war-time walkie-talkie not an intercom to get the butler to change the thermostat . - JOHN PIPER

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
International Meal - Thanks!
Bergmans moving
Iron Chef
Courtney's Shower
Why Physical Suffering Matters

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Pastor Tim is teaching this Sunday. We will continue in our series of suffering by looking at social evils, poverty, war, and natural disasters.
Corporate Worship - Jim Koerber, the final of the three former KSBC interns that are returning to preach, will be here on Sunday. Pastor Koerber is currently pastor at First Baptist Church in Blanchester, Ohio.

International Meal - Thanks!

Dana, Aleda, and Jit-tat all asked that I pass along many thanks to the Builders class for hosting and helping with a wonderful meal for the International ABF last Sunday. I think everyone in attendance had a great time. I want to add my thanks to Aleda for the organization and Jit-tat for the delicious menu!

Bergermans Moving

Joel and Kristin have been an important part of the Builders class for many years but are moving to Chicago this Saturday (tomorrow - October 23). They can use some help packing up the moving truck starting at 9:00 am. If you can help out tomorrow morning give Joel a call for directions at 765-409-4327.

Courtney's Shower

Courtney Stebbins’ Bridal Shower

Sunday, November 7 after 2nd Service

Spots still left for signup:

2 people to donate $5 toward main dish ingredients (or one person to donate $10)

1 large vegetable tray with dip

1 bag of seedless black grapes

Three apples of different varieties

1 block of Muenster or Havarti Cheese

Two bunches of green or red leaf lettuce

1 person with freezer space to do punch preparation (see Jessica Berger for recipe)

Contact Jessica at jessica@mjberger.com if you are willing to take on one or more of these tasks. As always, we will need assistance after ABF and before second service setting up tables and chairs. We will also need a few ladies during second service to help with food prep and decoration setup in the kitchen and ministry center.

Why Physical Suffering Matters

In light of our current suffering series, I thought you might find helpful this post from The Resurgence on why physical suffering matters.

FriFridayOctOctober15th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 36 :: October 15, 2010

Posted Friday, October 15 2010 @ 7 AM

Lots of meetings yesterday. Heaven will be a happy benevolent dictatorship where Jesus makes the decisions. - Mark Driscoll

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
International Meal
Smell Like a Monster

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - I (Mikel) am teaching this week. We'll look to scripture to see why suffering exists and when we can expect it to end.
Corporate Worship - Scott Gaier is the former KSBC intern returning to fill the pulpit this week. Also remember to pray for Pastor Whipple and Sue as they have a few weeks away for rest.

International Meal

We will be serving lunch to the international ABF class and eating with them this Sunday, October 17. Come ready to serve, eat, and maybe make a new friend.
Email Aleda at amhess@purdue.edu if you have any questions or can't remember what you signed up to bring.

Smell Like a Monster

Just something fun for this shortest ever Builders newsletter.

MonMondayOctOctober11th2010 International lunch

Posted Monday, October 11 2010 @ 11 PM

This Sunday (October 17) we are hosting the International ABF for lunch. Jit-tat and Aleda have put together a great menu featuring tacos. Thank you to everyone that has already agreed to bring something. We still are in need of a few items. If you haven't signed up yet or can signup again to bring another item, please contact Aleda (419-260-1478 or amhess@purdue.edu).

Here are the remaining items.

4 heads of shredded lettuce
32 oz shredded sharp cheddar cheese
5 packages of 10 count taco size flour tortillas
4 packages of 12 count hard tacos
24 oz of sour cream
1 large cut-up watermelon
2 cut-up cantaloupe

Thanks everyone! It is joy to get to serve alongside you all.

ThuThursdayOctOctober7th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 35 :: October 7, 2010

Posted Thursday, October 07 2010 @ 10 PM

My greatest temptation is not to chase after the ridiculously evil but the deceptively good. - Pete Wilson

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Armstrong Meals
Retreat
Amanda's Bridal Shower
Kari's Baby Shower
International Meal
Fall Retreats

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Matt Borg is will be teaching during ABF as well as teaching at the retreat. He will be giving us a framework for understanding suffering.
Corporate Worship - Over the next three weeks former interns of KSBC will be returning to preach while Pastor Whipple is in South Africa at Bethesda.

Armstrong Meals

There are still a couple open meals next week Monday and Friday. Act fast!

To access Charlie and Rachel Armstrong's personal CareCalendar site,

visit HTTP://CARECALENDAR.ORG/LOGON/50343 and enter the following

information in the appropriate spaces:

CALENDAR ID : 50343

SECURITY CODE : 2359

Retreat

It starts Friday night at 7:00. The weather should be great. If you decide last minute to come for part or all of the retreat, feel free. Give me (Mikel) a call (765-490-6321) or email (mjb@mjberger.com) if you have questions or need directions.

Amanda's Bridal Shower

Amanda and Dan were married over the summer but Amanda's bridal shower is this Sunday after second service.

During second service guys can help by setting up tables and chairs (shouldn't take long and then you can head down to the service) and ladies can help decorate. Dan and Amanda are registered at Target and Bed, Bath, and Beyond (personally, I like the "beyond" department).

Kari's Baby Shower

Kari and Abraham Cremeens are expecting a baby boy soon. There will be baby shower for her after second service on Sunday, October 24. Krista Synder is organizing it and there will be a signup in class the next two weeks.

International Meal

We will be serving lunch to the international ABF class and eating with them on Sunday, October 17. Jit-tat and Aleda have put together a great menu. There will be about 100 people there, but if everyone chips in we can handle it easily.

This is just an amazingly simple way for us to show the love of Christ and meet some new people.

CLICK HERE to download a PDF of what is needed. Email Aleda at amhess@purdue.edu to let her know what you can bring.

Fall Retreats

The Stuff Christians Like blog recently had a post about fall retreats. If we can have at least half of the 19 items every retreat needs I think we'll be doing well.

MonMondayOctOctober4th2010 Builders Retreat - Last Chance

Posted Monday, October 04 2010 @ 7 AM

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP. It's your last chance. Signup today!

Here's a quick rundown of the activities.

Friday, October 8

7:00 pm Arrive at the Rummel's
7:00 - 9:00 play games (volleyball, corn hole, board games, etc.)
9:00 pm First lesson from Matt Borg
9:30 pm - ??? Campfire, more games, and then tent camp or sleep in the Rummels' basement

Saturday, October 9

9:00 am Breakfast!
10:00 am Second lesson from Matt Borg
11:00 am Games
1:00 pm Lunch!
2:00 Third lesson from Matt Borg

What you should bring: Lawn chair, flashlight, snacks, tent, games, Bible, and notebook.

ThuThursdaySepSeptember30th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 34 :: September 30, 2010

Posted Thursday, September 30 2010 @ 10 PM

You need a Glorious Savior so you're not captured by other glories and a Suffering Savior who shares your suffering and frees you from sin. - PAUL TRIPP

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Armstrong Meals
Retreat
Kossuth Cafe
International Meal
The History of Rap

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - We're back! Pastor Tim will be teaching this Sunday.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple continues in Ephesians.

Armstrong Meals

There are still a couple open meals, including this Sunday. Act fast!

Retreat

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP. Signing up today helps us plan food and other logistics.

Here's a quick rundown of the activities.

Friday, October 8

7:00 pm Arrive at the Rummel's
7:00 - 9:00 play games (volleyball, corn hole, board games, etc.)
9:00 pm First lesson from Matt Borg (I just saw a preview of Matt's notes. It's going to epic, very "Borgian")
9:30 pm - ??? Campfire, more games, and then tent camp or sleep in the Rummels' basement

Saturday, October 9

9:00 am Breakfast!
10:00 am Second lesson from Matt Borg
11:00 am Games
1:00 pm Lunch!
2:00 Third lesson from Matt Borg

Kossuth Cafe

The Kossuth Cafe is tomorrow (Friday) night. It starts at 7:00 and goes until 10:00 pm in the Ministry Center (a.k.a the gym) at the church. Grab a friend from school or work and come hang out for awhile, get some FREE cookies, coffee, hot chocolate, or cider, and listen to two great musicians.

International Meal

We will be serving lunch to the international ABF class and eating with them on Sunday, October 17. Jit-tat and Aleda have put together a great menu. There will be about 100 people there, but if everyone chips in we can handle it easily.

This is just an amazingly simple way for us to show the love of Christ and meet some new people.

CLICK HERE to download a PDF of what is needed. Email Aleda at amhess@purdue.edu to let her know what you can bring.

A History of Rap

Consider this one from the file "things you never thought you'd see in the Builders newsletter."

Just watch (click here)

ThuThursdaySepSeptember23rd2010 Vol. 3 Issue 33 :: September 23, 2010

Posted Thursday, September 23 2010 @ 10 PM

When you suffer you are in the best of company. You are numbered with the suffering Savior King, who suffered for you and can help you now. - Paul Tripp

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Armstrong Meals
Retreat
Donate Clothes
International Meal
Why Suffering?

Sunday Preview

Membership Matters - It's the last week of our combined ABF time.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple continues in Ephesians.

Armstrong Meals

There are still a few days in October available to take meals to Charlie and Rachel.

Retreat

CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP. Signing up early helps us plan food and other logistics.

Here's a quick rundown of the activities.

Friday, October 8

7:00 pm Arrive at the Rummel's
7:00 - 9:00 play games (volleyball, corn hole, board games, etc.)
9:00 pm First lesson from Matt Borg
9:30 pm - ??? Campfire, more games, and then tent camp or sleep in the Rummels' basement

Saturday, October 9

9:00 am Breakfast!
10:00 am Second lesson from Matt Borg
11:00 am Games
1:00 pm Lunch!
2:00 Third lesson from Matt Borg

Donate Clothes

An update from Eva. Email her <conradeva@yahoo.com> if you have anything to donate.

I think that what he needs is warm clothes. Winter is coming up and I know he doesn't even have a coat. But an update his name is James and he went to a church for the first time last Sunday. He said he didn't understand why people he didn't know would be will to help him in a time of need. But Matthew told him God is good and that's why. He was grateful for what was given to him.

International Meal

We will be serving lunch to the international ABF class and eating with them on Sunday, October 17. Jit-tat and Aleda have put together a great menu. There will be about 100 people there, but if everyone chips in we can handle it easily.

Click here to download a PDF of what is needed. Email Aleda at amhess@purdue.edu to let her know what you can bring.

Why Suffering?

The topic of study for our retreat and for the remaining Sundays of 2010 is going to be suffering. One of the reasons we'll be studying what the Bible says about suffering is because of talk that several of us heard at the Together for the Gospel conference by Pastors Matt Chandler and CJ Mahney.

You can watch the video of the talk here.

SatSaturdaySepSeptember18th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 32 :: September 18, 2010

Posted Saturday, September 18 2010 @ 2 AM

When Christ calls a man, he bids him come and die. - Dietrich Bonhoeffer

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Game Night!
Retreat Signup
Donate Clothes
Radical

Sunday Preview

Membership Matters - We continue our time together as a church during this combined ABF hour.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be in the fourth week of the series from Paul's letter to the Ephesians. Read chapter 1:15-19 to prepare.

Game Night!

We had a great time at the game night at our house. If you missed it, you have another chance for more gaming fun.

Matt and Krista Snyder (mksnyder14@yahoo.com) will host on Sept 18 at 6pm. (leave the kiddos at home for this one).

Retreat

If you're planning on coming to the retreat, please click here to sign up. Signing up early helps us plan food and other logistics.

You can give your money to me or turn it into the church office. If paying by check, make it out to Kossuth Street Baptist Church and put Builders Retreat in the memo line. The cost is $20 per person. If cost is the only reason you can't attend, just come anyway. No one will be checking tickets at the door! The cost simply covers breakfast and lunch on Saturday, incidental expenses for the Rummel's hosting, and an honorarium for our speaker.

This is going to be a good one. Change your plans if you were going to do something else. Seriously.

Donate Clothes

Eva Best passed along this opportunity we have to help out in some very simple and practical ways. Here's the message I received from Eva.

My sister has a friend who was in a motorcycle accident and lost everything even his house. His wife left him and had thrown away all of his clothes. He has maybe 2 outfits. I was wondering if anyone would be willing to donate. His sizes are (shirts large) Jeans 32- 32 or 33-33. Shoes are size 11-12. I am going back on the 23rd for a birthday party. If anyone is willing to helping maybe it can be left at church with their names and addresses on it. that is so he can send a thank you.

Thank you and God Bless!!

Radical

Over Labor Day weekend I read Radical: Taking Back Your Faith from the American Dream by David Platt. I don't have the space to do a full review, but if I had to sum up the book in one word (other than Radical) it would be Urgent. He pretty clearly lays out the facts of the gospel and also the facts of the world around us. The basic premise is that the goodness of the gospel and the horribleness of the world around us demands our urgent response.

The book is what I would call an "easy" read. No big words or complex topics. But it's also one of the hardest books I've ever read. I'm still trying to figure out how it will impact my life.

A couple links for more info.

Buy a copy on Amazon.

A review with criticism by Kevin DeYoung and response by David Platt

SatSaturdaySepSeptember11th2010 Armstrong Care Calendar

Posted Saturday, September 11 2010 @ 11 PM

To access Charlie and Rachel Armstrong's personal CareCalendar site,

visit http://carecalendar.org/logon/50343 and enter the following

information in the appropriate spaces:

CALENDAR ID : 50343

SECURITY CODE : 2359

WedWednesdaySepSeptember8th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 31 :: September 8, 2010

Posted Wednesday, September 08 2010 @ 6 PM

Membership: joining your imperfect self 2 other imperfect selves to form imperfect community 4 the glory of God. - SCOTT SAULS

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Game Nights!
Retreat
International Meal
Miriam Sophia Armstrong

Sunday Preview

Membership Matters - We continue our time together as a church during this combined ABF hour.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be in the third week of the series from Paul's letter to the Ephesians. If you were out of town for Labor Day weekend (like me!), you can listen to last week's sermon online.

Game Nights!

Just a quick reminder about the two game nights in September. A great chance to hang out with Builders. Please RSVP.

Mikel and Jessica Berger (jessica@mjberger.com) will host on Sept 10 (this Friday) at 7pm.
Matt and Krista Snyder (mksnyder14@yahoo.com) will host on Sept 18 at 6pm.

Retreat

No new info about the retreat and I'm sure you already have October 8-9 reserved on your calendar, so I probably could have just left this whole section out.

International Meal

Jit-Tat and Aleda are heading up the lunch with the International ABF class on October 17 after second service. There are going to be a LOT of people coming (somewhere around 100 when you count all of us Builders). So be on the lookout for more info and signup sheets from the Chens in the coming weeks.

Miriam Sophia Armstrong

Just heard from Charlie that they had a girl today! Miriam Sophia Armstrong was born today (Wednesday, September 8) at 11:41 am. She weighed 11 lbs 14 oz and is 21" tall. Praise God along with Charlie that Rachel, Miriam, and also Eli are all doing great. Though he said Eli was a little bored with her so far!

FriFridaySepSeptember3rd2010 Vol. 3 Issue 30 :: September 3, 2010

Posted Friday, September 03 2010 @ 9 AM

One of the marks of gospel wakefulness is the failure of anything else to thrill the soul like the gospel. - Jared Wilson

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Game Nights!
Retreat Topic
International Meal
Mohler Podcasts

Sunday Preview

Membership Matters 9:30 am- We continue our time together as a church during this combined ABF hour.
Corporate Worship 8:00 am and 10:45 am- Pastor Whipple will be in the second week of the series from Paul's letter to the Ephesians.

Game Nights!

Just a quick reminder about the two game nights in September. A great chance to hang out with Builders.

Mikel and Jessica Berger will host on Sept 10 at 7pm.
Matt and Krista Snyder will host on Sept 18 at 6pm.

Retreat Topic

The retreat is October 8 and 9 at the Rummel's home. Camping, games, food, and learning together. Matt Borg is teaching and the topic will be suffering. Suffering is also going to be the topic of our study during the regular ABF hour for the rest of this calendar year. Suffering is probably not the topic you woke up today hoping that you could study (I know I sure didn't). It's something we try to avoid (rightly so). But if you read any amount of scripture you'll see that suffering plays a major role in the life of a disciple of Jesus. Since I've had suffering put on my mind the last few months I'm amazed at the places it pops up. I think my mind had been trained to just gloss over these passages of scripture.

So our hope is to untrain our minds a little and help give us all a more biblical view of suffering. Some of us have suffered a lot and some not so much, but as long as the Lord calls us to stay on this Genesis 3 affected world we can expect more suffering. So it is a good idea to be prepared for it and we're excited to have Matt kick us off in the right direction.

International Meal

We're having lunch with the International ABF class on October 17 after second service. If you are a "foodie" type of person and would like to plan the menu let me know - mjb@mjberger.com

Mohler Podcasts

Dr. Mohler stopped doing his radio program a few months ago. But now he's back with two new podcasts. One is daily and a brief take on the recent news and the other is an interview show. I'm subscribing to both!

MonMondayAugAugust23rd2010 Vol. 3 Issue 29a :: August 23, 2010

Posted Monday, August 23 2010 @ 2 PM

An early week update with one new event and more info on a couple other items...

Volleyball and Slip-n-Slide

Everyone is welcome at the Rummels this Sunday (August 29) afternoon from 2:00 - 5:00 for volleyball and Slip-n-Slide. Fun for all ages!

Game Nights!

A bit more info about the game nights. You're welcome to attend one or both but please RSVP.

Mikel and Jessica Berger will host on Sept 10 at 7pm. Kids welcome.
3301 Reed St
West Lafayette, IN
765-490-1621
jessica@mjberger.com
Matt and Krista Snyder will host on Sept 18 from 6:00 - 9:00 pm. No kids please.
716 South 14th Street
Lafayette IN
765-807-2879
mksnyder14@yahoo.com

More Retreat Info

Oct 8 @ 7pm - Oct 9 @ 4 pm.

Basic info: Matt Borg will be speaking. Matt is a former KSBC member and teacher in the Builders class and now lives in Ohio. We will be camping out (indoors available if it rains or you dont have a tent) at the Rummel's. There will be a campfire and games like volleyball, frisbe, cornhole, bocce ball, basketball, and anything else you bring with you. There will we a slight cost (probably $20 per person) to help pay for food and an honorarium for the speaker, but there will be more details later. Oh, and no kids please.

FriFridayAugAugust20th2010 Sprunger Care Calendar

Posted Friday, August 20 2010 @ 2 PM

Care Calendar info for taking meals to the Sprungers.

http://www.carecalendar.org

HELPER Logon:

Calendar ID : 48207

Security Code : 1806

FriFridayAugAugust20th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 28 :: August 20, 2010

Posted Friday, August 20 2010 @ 11 AM

We are faceless men who work for the one whose face we long to see. -Mason King

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Game Nights!
Connections
Church Picnic
Katie Johnson
Jackson Sprunger

(I put the pictures of the cute babies at the end so you'll read the whole thing)

Sunday Preview

Membership Matters 9:30 am- We start our first week of combined ABF time lead by the elders.
Corporate Worship 8:00 am and 10:45 am- I'm sending this out before getting sermon notes from PDW. Check Facebook/Twitter later today for the verses to read to prepare. By the way, if you want to get the full sermon notes from PDW on Fridays and ask to be added to his list.

Game Nights!

Just a quick reminder about the two game nights in September. A great chance to hang out with Builders.

Mikel and Jessica Berger will host on Sept 10 at 7pm.
Matt and Krista Snyder will host on Sept 18 (time TBA).

Connections

I've run across a few people recently (some new to KSBC and some not so new) who aren't subscribed to Connections. Connections is sent out every Tuesday to the entire KSBC church family. Connections is where you can hear about all the cool things God is doing within the KSBC family. John Haller is the new editor of Connections. You can and he will make sure to include you on the next issue.

Church Picnic

It's Sunday. Come to the church at 2:00 to help load up tables and chairs into Chuck W's truck. Games at Ross Hills Park start at 3:00 and food is usually served around 5:00 or 5:30.

If you play disc golf, come find me around 3:00 and we'll play. There's a decent chance you'll get to see me throw my shoulder out (it only seems to happen at Ross for some reason).

Katie Johnson

We are rejoicing and praising God with Tyler and Karen for the birth of their daughter!

Kathryn Amanda Johnson was born at 11:52 pm Eastern time, August 18 and is 7 lbs. 10 oz. and 20.5 inches long

Jackson Sprunger

And more rejoicing and praising God. John and Andria (well mostly Andria) gave birth to a son this week as well!

Jackson Adrian Sprunger was born 9:57am on August 19 and weighed in at over 7 LBS.

SunSundayAugAugust15th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 27 :: August 14, 2010

Posted Sunday, August 15 2010 @ 8 AM

I want to stay in the habit of 'glancing' at my problems and 'gazing' at my Lord. -Joni Eareckson Tada

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Game Nights!
International Lunch
Church Picnic
A Call for Missions

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF 9:00 am- We're back! Pastor Tim will teach a short lesson to kick off the year.
Corporate Worship 10:15 am - Pastor Whipple is continuing The Judgement of God series. Read Matthew 25:31-46 to prepare.

Game Nights!

A note from Emily Rummel who coordinates our fellowship activities: Normally we have game night at the church, but this year we are doing things a little differently. Two couples have graciously opened their homes and invited us all to play games at their houses! You can go to one or both of the game nights. The hosts have requested that you RSVP to them so they know how many people to expect. "Games" include board games, card games, ping pong (Snyder's), and corn hole (Snyder's). You are always welcome to bring games and snacks. If you have any questions, contact your host (they are listed in the Builder's directory).

Mikel and Jessica Berger will have a game night on Sept 10 at 7pm. (if you haven't heard, they live way closer to the church now)

Matt and Krista Snyder will host a game night on Sept 18 (time TBA).

International Lunch

A couple of times a year we have the privilage of hosting the international students for lunch at the church after service. Our first opportunity this year is October 17. Mark the date on your calendar.

Church Picnic

One tradition that isn't changing with the startup of our fall schedule is the church picnic. It will again be at Ross Hills Park. Games and activities begin around 3:00 pm and food is usually served around 5:00 pm. All of the ABF classes chip in to help out and our class is responsible for setting up tables and chairs. This involves picking them up from the church, setting them up at the park before 3:00 pm, and taking them back to the church after the picnic is over.

Do you have a full size pickup truck? Email me ( MJB@MJBERGER.COM ) if you can help. It would be great if one person can do the transportation to the park and another take everything back. Everyone else just show up to help load and unload.

A Call for Missions

Tullian Tchividjian posted on his blog recently a Lesslie Newbigin quote about how the church is to be involved in the public life of our society. You can read the whole thing here, but I'm just going to highlight this section.

If the gospel is to challenge the public life of our society, … [i]t will only be by movements that begin with the local congregation in which the reality of the new creation is present, known, and experienced, and from which men and women will go into every sector of public life to claim it for Christ… But that will only happen as and when local congregations renounce an introverted concern for their own life, and recognize that they exist for the sake of those who are not members

At KSBC we're in the very unique position where we not only have the opportunity to take the gospel out into every sector of public life but we also have new people from every sector of public life from all over the country and world coming to us in the next few weeks. I pray we will all be prepared for those new encounters.

TueTuesdayAugAugust10th2010 Needed: GPS and Moving Dollies

Posted Tuesday, August 10 2010 @ 8 AM

Just received this note from Angela Humphrey.

We are in need of GPS systems and moving dollies for the Furniture Giveaway on Saturday and I'm getting desperate. Could you send an e-mail asking if anyone has either item that they'd be willing to let us borrow for the day?

Thanks so much!

Angela

tahumphrey@frontier.com

FriFridayAugAugust6th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 26 :: August 6, 2010

Posted Friday, August 06 2010 @ 9 AM

Real peace and rest is not found in understanding the secret will of God, but by resting in his character and his promises. -PAUL TRIPP

In this issue...

Reminders: Volleyball and Slip'n'Slide and Builders Retreat
ABF Startup Schedule
Membership Matters
Church Picnic
5 people you meet in any small group

Reminders: Volleyball and Slip'n'Slide and Builders Retreat

A couple of reminders from last week's newsletter about events at the Rummels' house.

Sand volleyball and their famous slip'n'slide is this Saturday, August 7 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm. They'll provide the drinks and if everyone brings a few dollars Buck Creek pizza will be ordered. This should be a great time to catch up with some Builders folks you haven't seen over the summer.

The annual retreat is a little later than normal this year. It will be October 8 starting at 7:00 pm until 3:00 pm on October 9. More details later.

Andy & Emily Rummel
6275 E 450 N
Lafayette, IN 47905
765-589-3703

ABF Startup Schedule

This Sunday is the last week for the summer institute classes. The startup of our fall Adult Bible Fellowships will look a little different than in past years.

Here is a summary of the important dates:

8/8 – the last Summer Institute class
8/15 – ABF classes will meet, a time to reconnect, announce plans for the new year, cover class’s picnic duties, and a devotional/lesson. This is the last Sunday of a 1 worship service schedule.
8/22 morning - First Sunday back to a two worship service schedule. Worship services at 8:00 and 10:45 with ABF starting at 9:30.
8/22 afternoon – All church picnic (more info below)
8/22-9/26 – All ABFs will met in the sanctuary for a six week combined class (more info below)
10/3 – ABF classes resume

Membership Matters

For 6 weeks starting on August 22 all of our ABF classes will be combined together for a time of teaching from the elders. Here is a note I received from Pastor Tim about this.

Membership Matters is a church wide effort to energize and encourage the KSBC family to accomplish our mission of leading people in a growing relationship with Christ.

The KSBC Elders are excited about setting aside some strategic time for all of us to interact, learn and be renewed regarding who we are, why we exist and where we are going.

Membership Matters will meet for six sessions beginning Sunday, August 22 at 9:30am in the Sanctuary. In the past, churches would intentionally schedule a week or two of “revival meetings” when everyone would gather at church each evening for the purpose of renewing and refreshing their commitment to Christ and His church. Membership Matters is sort of our KSBC way of coming together to be revived and refreshed in our understanding and doing our mission.

Whether you are a long time member, regular attendee or recent visitor, we are trusting God to use these sessions to energize our hearts for Christ and His church.

Do you have a full size pickup truck? Email me ( ) if you can help. It would be great if one person can do the transportation to the park and another take everything back. Everyone else just show up to help load and unload.

5 people you meet in any small group

Since small group signup will be here soon (look for more info on Sunday, August 22 if you're not in a small group or are looking for a change), I thought this was too timely not to share. While funny this did hit a little close to home, since I think I've been each of these people at one point in time.

Johnny and Susie Read-it-on-the-way-over

When the group leader opens the discussion with “was everyone able to read this week,” Johnny and Susie are honestly able to look at each other, smile and then say together, YES! This is your classic case of a test crammer. Sure there was plenty of time to read the 8 pages during the week, but there were 7 different CSI’s to watch, soccer practice and don’t forget the fact that the book was left in the car from last week’s meeting. On jumping in the car 5 minutes late to leave, the passenger sees the book and proceeds to read out loud. There’s usually not enough time to read the entire chapter so you have to make a decision. Do you read the headlines and get a quick over view or do you hone in on one section and use that for every question asked? It’s a tough call and its best to mix it up over the next few weeks.

Read the whole thing at Stuff Christians Like

ThuThursdayJulJuly29th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 25 :: July 29, 2010

Posted Thursday, July 29 2010 @ 9 PM

Jesus came knowing what he would face, so you would have the grace to face what you did not know you would face. -Paul Tripp

In this issue...

Volleyball and Slip'n'Slide
Builders Retreat
New addition to the Builders class
A lot changes in 10 years

Volleyball and Slip'n'Slide

The Rummel's are inviting the class to their place for some sand volleyball and their famous slip'n'slide on Saturday, August 7 from 5:00 - 9:00 pm. They'll provide the drinks and if everyone brings a few dollars Buck Creek pizza will be ordered.

Andy & Emily Rummel
6275 E 450 N
Lafayette, IN 47905
765-589-3703

Builders Retreat

Speaking of the Rummel's, they have also agreed to open up their home and their lawn to be used for our class retreat. Block off October 8 starting at 7:00 pm until 3:00 pm on October 9. More details to come...

New addition to the Builders class

Pastor Tim and Val Depue will be joining the Builders class this fall. Tim will be leading the teaching team and Val is excited to get to know the ladies of the Builders class. If you know Tim and Val then I'm sure you're excited and if you don't know them you'll have many opportunities to change that in the coming months.

The next time you see PTD and Val be sure to welcome them to the Builders!

A lot changes in 10 years

Check out this infographic with some amazing numbers of how things have changed in the last 10 years.

Newsweek: By the Numbers

MonMondayJulJuly12th2010 We Could Use a Little Moving Help...

Posted Monday, July 12 2010 @ 11 AM

Here is a shameless plea for help:

We could use a little moving help!!! Here are the details:

When: this Tuesday night (tomorrow!), starting at 6 PM.
Where: 602 Park Avenue, Lafayette, IN 47904
Why: we're moving to Michigan, and we've got too much stuff
Why: I procrastinated yet again and thus we're short on help

A few bonus details:

At some point in the evening, we'll order pizza. I'm not sure when, I'm not sure how much, I'm not sure from where. But this I am sure of: pizza will there be.
If you have young children but would still like to help, Amber Magnuson has super-graciously offered to watch children at her place during the move. All you need to do is contact her some time today or early tomorrow (the earlier the better) so she can be prepared, then drop them off at her place.
- Phone number: 586-9082
- Address: 1501 Kossuth Street, Lafayette, IN 47905

Could you let us know if you can make it? Just send a quick e-mail to janetwhipple@gmail.com so we can get an idea of how many people are coming.

If you can make it, that'd be awesome. If not, you're still awesome.

A million thanks,
Ben, Janet, and Isaac Whipple

FriFridayJulJuly2nd2010 Vol. 3 Issue 24 :: July 2, 2010

Posted Friday, July 02 2010 @ 7 AM

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Hodson 4th of July Cookout
Thanks Ben, Janet, and Isaac
Leading on Vacation

Sunday Preview

Institutes - We're about a month into the institute classes. It's still not to late to join one if you haven't yet. Here's a list of classes being offered. A reminder for those of you in the class taught by Tom Humphrey and Jim Wilkinson (like me) that you'll need to find another class this week.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is on vacation! I know he's lined up some great men to fill the pulpit while he is away over the next few weeks. However, I don't know exactly who is going to be there this Sunday. We all like surprises, right?
NO family gathering - It's the first Sunday of the month, which normally means an evening family gathering service. But not this month. Enjoy the time with family and friends (see below) celebrating America by blowing up a small part of it (in a safe, legal manner of course).

Hodson 4th of July Cookout

Since you won't be at Family Gathering, Matt and Sheryl Hodson will be continuing their fine tradition of hosting a July 4th Cookout at their house on, well, July 4th.

In case you haven't seen it yet, here is the video from last year's 1100-sparkler Sparkler-Bomb. Come this year and see it live and in person.

Details:

The party is at Matt and Sheryl's house: 3987 S. State Road 55, Oxford, IN 47971
It begins at 5 PM.
Burgers and Dogs will be provided; you just need to bring a side dish
Bring your lawn chairs
Bring fireworks if you'd like!

See you then!

Thanks Ben, Janet, and Isaac

If you haven't heard, this past Sunday was Ben, Janet, and Isaac's last Sunday. I can't really do justice in this short space to what Ben, Janet, and now Isaac have meant to the Builders class over the years. We have seen God use them to bless us and teach us many things in many ways (again too numerous to attempt to list in this space).

Remember them in your prayers. Thank God for them, ask God to make this move go as smoothly as possible, and ask God to teach and grow them in the areas they need when it doesn't go smoothly. Finally, pray for the church in Traverse City. Pray they would welcome the Whipples but also pray that God would prepare the church. I'm sure they don't have a clue what they are in for!

Leading on Vacation

It's the time of year where many of us are heading out on vacation. C.J. Mahaney offers some good tips on how husbands and fathers can lead their wife and kids well on vacation.

The father must enter family vacations committed to serve, lead, plan, initiate, and work, and do all this with joy. This isn’t your time to rest. Only your wife deserves to rest on vacation (because no one works harder than she does the rest of the year).

FriFridayJunJune25th2010 Fireworks Coupon

Posted Friday, June 25 2010 @ 9 AM

Have you made plans yet to head on over to the Mummert fireworks tent in the Meijer parking lot? If not, here is a link to a coupon that will help make your fireworks extravaganza even sweeter.

The coupon is for $10 off any purchase of $50 or more. I realize that's a lot of money, so one idea would be to team up with another person or family and split the costs. Then, bring your stash out to the Hodsons on July 4th! Brilliant!

ThuThursdayJunJune24th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 23 :: June 24, 2010

Posted Thursday, June 24 2010 @ 4 PM

“God saw Abraham’s sacrifice and said, ‘Now I know that you love me, because you did not withhold your only son from me’ [Gen. 22:12]. But how much more can we look at his sacrifice on the Cross, and say to God, ‘Now, we know that you love us. For you did not withhold your son, your only son, whom you love, from us.’ When the magnitude of what he did dawns on us, it makes it possible finally to rest our hearts in him rather than in anything else.” ~ Timothy Keller

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Hodson 4th of July Cookout
Where Fireworks and Adoption Meet
Last Minute Opportunity: Free Concert Tonight!

Sunday Preview

Institutes - I hope you're enjoying your class so far...I know I am! If you'd still like to join one but you feel its too late, here's what I say: nonsense! Come on and join a class and grow in your walk of faith! Here's a list of classes being offered.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is taking a minor detour from Genesis, although it is related to the discussion of sin and judgment from the past couple weeks. This week, he'll be journeying to Romans 7, where Paul recounts the struggle of sin in the believer's life and the hope that is found in Christ's redemption.
Karen Johnson Baby Shower - Ladies, make sure to head on up to Room 205/206 immediately following the worship service for a time of lunch and celebration with Karen Johnson, as she and Tyler will soon be welcoming a third member to their family.

Hodson 4th of July Cookout

Matt and Sheryl Hodson will be continuing their fine tradition of hosting a July 4th Cookout at their house on, well, July 4th.

You might ask, "What kind of tradition?" How about this kind: around 1100 sparklers tied together and exploded in a blaze of glory? How does that sound for a tradition? I'm not sure if Matt's going to be able to pull off more than 1100 this year (Matt, read that as a challenge), but it'll still be something to see. And get on video. And record people's reactions. Yep, that's really the true fun of it. And here is the video from last year's 1100-sparkler Sparkler-Bomb.

Details:

The party is at Matt and Sheryl's house: 3987 S. State Road 55, Oxford, IN 47971
It begins at 5 PM.
Burgers and Dogs will be provided; you just need to bring a side dish
Bring your lawn chairs
Bring fireworks if you'd like!

See you then!

Where Fireworks & Adoption Meet

...specifically, in the parking lot of the Meijer Superstore here in Lafayette. Allow me to explain:

Phil and Laura Mummert, long-time friends and former KSBC family members, are adopting from Ethiopia. Adoption costs a ton, so they're looking for any way they can to raise the needed money (legal options). Enter the fireworks. Phil and Laura are manning a fireworks tent in the Meijer parking lot from today until the 4th. If you are planning on purchasing fireworks this year, buy them from the Mummert fireworks tent! They will end up getting a cut from the profits that will go towards their adoption.

Imagine...two great thrills at the same time: the thrill of really cool explosions paired up with the much more awesome thrill of helping the Mummerts adopt. Pretty cool stuff!

Last Minute Opportunity: Free Concert Tonight!

Nathan Davis, along with several of his family and friends, is offering a free concert tonight at the church. If you were looking for something to do without spending any money, this is the way to go! Janet and Isaac and I and going, so come sit with us and listen to some good music! The concert starts at 7:00 PM.

SunSundayJunJune13th2010 NO VOLLEYBALL TODAY

Posted Sunday, June 13 2010 @ 12 PM

Andy is sick, and Emily didn't get any sleep . . . thus, volleyball is canceled today.

FriFridayJunJune11th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 22 :: June 11, 2010

Posted Friday, June 11 2010 @ 9 AM

"Every time we look at the cross Christ seems to say to us, 'I am here because of you. It is your sin I am bearing, your curse I am suffering, your debt I am paying, your death I am dying.' Nothing in history or in the universe cuts us down to size like the cross. All of us have inflated views of ourselves, especially in self-righteousness, until we have visited a place called Calvary. It is there, at the foot of the cross, that we shrink to our true size." ~ John Stott [via Ray Ortlund]

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Volleyball at the Rummels
VBS Decoration
The Earth: Top to Bottom

Sunday Preview

KSBC Institutes - we are one week into the summer institutes, so its not too late to join up. Check out the various course offerings here.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is continuing his series in the first chapters of Genesis.
Volleyball - read below...

Volleyball at the Rummels

Summer is here, which means, among other things, that its time for volleyball at the Rummels! If you're interested in playing, come on out to the Rummels this Sunday from 3-5 PM for some volleyball action. Their address is 6275 E 450 N, Lafayette, IN 47905 - get it on google maps here.

VBS Decoration

From Annie Brandt:

It is crunch time for getting VBS ready. We need your help decorating the church and setting the stage for the kids to learn Biblical truth. There are three opportunities for you to help (even if you can only come for an hour, we can still use your help!!)

Friday, June 11 - beginning at 12:00
Saturday, June 12 - beginning at 9:00am
Sunday, June 13 - beginning after church

We will be working all day these days, so come anytime. Thank you for serving Christ and KSBC in this way. Hope to see you there!!

The Earth: Top to Bottom

I found this graphic to be educational, awe-inspiring, and sobering all at once. It really does a good job of impressing upon the viewer the scope of the depths and heights of the earth.

ThuThursdayJunJune3rd2010 Vol. 3 Issue 21 :: June 3, 2010

Posted Thursday, June 03 2010 @ 10 AM

"Boldness, not deliverance. Extension of the gospel, not a change in circumstances. Courage, not comfort. Maybe I ought to spend more time praying for that type of thing rather than a band-aid for my perceived problems. Because if I did, it would show that I had a much more full grasp of how big and important the gospel really is. That it's bigger than me. And because it is, sometimes the best thing that can happen is for me to be uncomfortable." ~ Michael Kelley

In this issue:

Sunday Preview
Article: Ecological Catastrophe
Video: Believe in Yourself

Sunday Preview

Summer Institutes are starting up! Go here for a description of all the classes being offered.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be unpacking Genesis 2:15-25 to help us understand God's design for marriage. Plus, some good friends of mine, the Franklins, are joining us to tell us a bit about their upcoming move to England.
Family Gathering - Hmmm...let's see...a choir mini-concert, the Lord's Table, and dessert afterwards?? What more could you want?! See you at 6:00PM!

Article: Ecological Catastrophe

Russell Moore writes on the Gulf oil spill, passionately calling us to reevaluate our view of human life and culture. Its well worth your read.

Video: Believe in Yourself

Here's a living demonstration of the "believe in yourself and anything's possible" philosophy. Watch and learn.

ThuThursdayMayMay27th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 20 :: May 27, 2010

Posted Thursday, May 27 2010 @ 12 PM

"The gospel...is not just for the all-star and the illustrious and the legendary. It’s for the loser. It’s for the defeated, not the dominant. It’s for those who realize they’re unable to carry the weight of the world on their shoulders—those who’ve figured out that they’re not gods. It’s for people who understand the bankruptcy of life without God. It’s for people who recognize that while they’re definitely deficient, God is more than sufficient.” ~ Tullian Tchividjian

In this issue...

Sunday Preview
Gospel & Missions
Need More 'Lost'?
Pride
High Five Etiquette

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - We are on our last week in our trek through the book of James. Darion Grant will be helping us understand James 5:13-20. Come ready to receive the implanted Word with meekness!
Corporate Worship - Paul Briggs will be preaching this Sunday, and he will be preaching from John 6:22-40.

Gospel & Missions

A big group of folks from Kossuth had the privilege of attending a big conference called "Together For the Gospel". There were over 7,000 in attendance, and all 7,000 were able to sit under the preaching of men such as John Piper, John MacArthur, R.C. Sproul, C.J. Mahaney, and others.

Along with the main sessions, we had the privilege of signing up for breakout sessions, which were smaller in attendance and led by various authors and speakers. Mikel and I attended the same breakout session by David Platt, entitled "An Unadjusted Gospel in an Unreached World: Connecting Gospel Theology with Urgent Missiology".

The audio for this session is available here, and I wanted to encourage all of you to take one hour of your lives to listen to what David Platt has to say.

[While you're at the website, go hog wild and download any of the other sessions as well. I didn't get to hear any of the other breakout sessions, but I know others in our group spoke very highly of many of them.]

Need More 'Lost'?

[Obviously, this will only make 'Lost' fans chuckle. If not a fan, I'd just mosey on down to the next entry.]

The Onion reports:

NEW YORK—Desperate fans of the recently concluded television series Lost are speculating that the program is continuing on in a parallel dimension somewhere, and that alternate versions of showrunners Damon Lindelof and Carlton Cuse are currently writing new episodes of the series. "It's very possible that a sideways world running concurrent to our own exists, and that a facsimile of myself is happy, fulfilled, and already gearing up for the season seven premiere of Lost," said 36-year-old Kevin Molinaro, who, along with more than 20 million other hopeless fans, has recently booked multiple roundtrip tickets from Los Angeles to Australia in hopes of traveling through a vortex in the space-time continuum. "I just have to find a way to get there. We all do." According to data from Google analytics, searches for "How to build/detonate/use a hydrogen bomb to open up a multidimensional wormhole" have increased 10 millionfold since the episode aired.

Pride

Zach Nielsen highlighted these words from C.S. Lewis:

Pride…

It’s why you’re not satisfied with the house you live in
It’s why you feel entitled to that job or that promotion
It’s why you won’t say you’re sorry
It’s why you talk to your wife like she’s a dog
It’s why you pretend to be closer to God than you really are
It’s why you spend money you don’t have to impress people you don’t even like
It’s why you won’t forgive
It’s why you don’t respect your husband
It’s why you refuse to admit you’re wrong

Pride is a spiritual cancer: it eats up the very possibility of love, or contentment or even common sense.

What would you add to the list?

High Five Etiquette

Simply awesome.

MonMondayMayMay24th2010 Help the Armstrongs Out!!

Posted Monday, May 24 2010 @ 8 PM

Hello Builders,

Charlie and Rachel Armstrong are moving (no worries, they're moving to Lafayette), and they could sure use your help! Read below for their moving call-to-arms:

Charlie and Rachel are moving from Purdue Village to 1123 Logan Ave and could use some help on Thursday evening. Please join us at 216 Nimitz Dr, Apt 5 sometime after 5 pm for pizza and a chance to build muscles moving furniture. Help finishing with the packing or playing with Eli is also welcome earlier in the day on Thursday. We are also looking for packing boxes, which we could use anytime (starting now). Thanks so much!

So, did you catch all that? To recap:

Charlie and Rachel need your help moving their stuff.
There is pizza.
Show up after 5 pm at 216 Nimitz Dr, Apt. 5.
There is pizza.
Come earlier on Thursday to help packing.
Come earlier on Thursday to play with Eli.
Send them packing boxes pronto.
There is pizza.

Any questions? I didn't think so...get ready for packin' & pizza!!

SatSaturdayMayMay22nd2010 Update on the Brandts

Posted Saturday, May 22 2010 @ 12 AM

Here is an encouraging update from the Brandts:

Thank you so much for all of your prayers for Andrew. We appreciate them more than you know! Andrew was discharged from the hospital yesterday and he is doing so much better. (Home has never looked so wonderful!!) We don't know why he was throwing up so much blood, but the doctors are assuming he had a virus that caused it. All of the diagnostic tests have come back negative so far. He is hydrated and is eating now. Praise the Lord for answering our prayers! God is so good to us. We love you!

Jon, Annie and Andrew

FriFridayMayMay21st2010 Vol. 3 Issue 18 :: May 13, 2010

Posted Friday, May 21 2010 @ 3 PM

"Thus, we are people who constantly look backward and forward as we live our stories in the present. The Bible shows us that we cannot live as mere "present tense" Christians. Our present moments are framed by God's past acts of redemption and by the glorious future he has planned." ~ Michael Emlet [via Brad Franklin]

In this issue. . .

Pray for the Brandts
Roofing Project: THIS Weekend!!
Sunday Preview
Free Stuff Fridays
Gospel vs. Religion

Pray for the Brandts

Jon and Annie Brandt's son, Andrew, has been in the hospital since Tuesday morning, because he wasn't eating or going to the bathroom for at least 24 hours. He had been vomiting as well, and he was dehydrated. They got him on an IV, and they figured out that he was vomiting blood. Wednesday saw him doing a little better, as he held down some formula. The doctors still didn't know what was wrong with him, but they thought it might be a virus. Thursday rolled around, and Andrew stopped vomiting blood but still had a fever. The doctors still didn't know what was wrong. That was the last information I've heard, and they were hoping to go home today sometime. Here's the last update by way of Jared Kempson:

"Andrew is doing better but still said (with his eyes) that his head hurt, (they've had to draw blood from veins in his head because then can't get them anywhere else.) and his tummy wasn't feeling so hot at the time.

There's still no new news on what's actually going on? But he has stopped throwing up blood, (good little man!) although still running a fever? Be praying that Andrew continues to improve enough to go home tomorrow! It would also be pretty awesome to know what is going on, but we'll settle for Andrew feeling better.

Jon and Annie said to be sure to pass on huge gratefulness and thanks for your prayers and encouragement!"

Roofing Project: THIS Weekend!!

If you'll recall, we informed you of a service/outreach opportunity that was ripe for the pickings: the Hollowell's had a fire in their home, and they need a new roof. We asked for you to help, and we told you that the dates would be 5/28 and 5/29.

Well, the dates have been moved up to this weekend. Here's the info from Mr. Bolander, the roofing expert/foreman:

Dear Ones – The roof is coming down and going up tomorrow – Saturday the 22nd hope you can be there. Location is East of Cherokee between Beck and Brady on Yuma – Mr. B J

If you can help at this short notice, please contact Bill Bolander.

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Paul Briggs will be our teacher this week, as he leads us through James 5:1-12.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be continuing the series on Genesis, looking at the topic of marriage as seen in Genesis 2.

Free Stuff Fridays

Head on over to Tim Challies for this week's Free Stuff Fridays. He's offering a collection of books from Crossway Publishers, all of which look good.

Gospel vs. Religion

Here is a helpful chart that compares Christianity as cultural religion and Christianity as centered in the Gospel.

FriFridayMayMay14th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 18 :: May 13, 2010

Posted Friday, May 14 2010 @ 12 AM

“Have you ever heard of anyone in history being imprisoned or executed for distributing copies of Grimm’s fairy tales? What would you say if you’d heard that copies of The Iliad and The Odyssey had been banned in Saudi Arabia and North Korea? Imagine people trying to smuggle copies of Hans Christian Andersen’s works into China? Such ideas are comical, but the Bible, which has been called a mere collection of myths and fairy tales, has suffered all of these fates. Throughout history and even today, copies of the Bible are banned and burned, and those possessing it are persecuted and imprisoned. There’s something about this ancient book that threatens and frightens those in power, especially those who use power to oppress people weaker than themselves. And they have every reason to be frightened.” ~ Eric Metaxas, via Ray Ortlund

In this issue...

Charlie's Graduation Party!!
Sunday Preview
Outreach Opportunity: Roofing
Loving My Invisible Neighbor
ESV Online
Get Radical

Charlie's Graduation Party!!

Charlie and Rachel Armstrong would be honored if you would join them in celebrating Charlie's graduation on this Saturday at Squirrel Park.

Our celebration will include ultimate frisbee at 2 pm and brownies and ice cream at 3:30 pm. In lieu of gifts, please bring an ice cream topping.

Contact Rachel (charlienrachel@yahoo.com) with questions.

Sunday Preview

Remember that we're on the summer schedule...

Builders ABF (9 AM) - Tom Humphrey will be teaching us from the book of James, looking at 4:11-17. [Just a thought, but it seems like now would be a good time to re-read the book of James in its entirety, in order to remind us that each of these small sections is part of a larger letter, written by one man to one group of people. Even though we're taking a small chunk of the letter each week, we're not meant to isolate each section from the rest.]
Corporate Worship (10:15 AM) - We're continuing our study of the first 11 chapters of Genesis, this week looking at the topic of Man. Genesis 1:26-2:25 will be the foundation of the study.

Outreach Opportunity: Roofing

Do you have any roofing experience? If not, can you pick up stuff and dodge roof shingles? Are you looking for an opportunity to show the love of Christ to some folks in need? Please read further:

Amanda Hollowell (daughter of Randy and Melony Ramsey) and her husband recently had a fire break out in their home, and are in need of a new roof (among other things). Bill Bolander and Jay Casey are heading up a team on the weekend of May 28th and 29th, a Friday and Saturday. The plan would be to tear off the old roof and put on black paper on Friday afternoon, and then install the shingles on Saturday.

Would you be willing to help out? Here are 2 reasons why you should come join the roofing fun:

The Hollowells are discouraged. You could be the hands and feet of Christ, bringing them hope and encouragement through real action that will meet a real need.
Bill Bolander and Jay Casey are roofing masters, and you should take any opportunity you can get to work with them (and learn from them, young grasshopper).

Please let Ben or Mikel know if you can help.

Loving My Invisible Neighbor

Here is a great article from Russell Moore on our penchant for living in the abstract realm way too much.

ESV Online

From the Crossway blog:

Crossway is pleased to announce the new ESV Online. A key part of Crossway’s ESV Digital initiative, the ESV Online is a powerful and convenient tool giving access to the ESV Bible and other resources for understanding and applying God’s Word.

Free access to the ESV Online is now available by signing up at www.esvonline.org. Users are able to customize their own interface, highlight and mark verse numbers, add bookmark ribbons, search the ESV text, and manage personal notes. The free version also includes a variety of daily reading plans and devotional calendars.

Want to try the highly acclaimed ESV Study Bible free? For a limited time, everyone who signs up for an ESV Online account will receive a free 30 day trial access to the ESV Study Bible. Current Online ESV Study Bible users will be contacted via email over the coming weeks and will have their accounts migrated to the ESV Online site with access to all the study notes and resources. The Study Bible module is also available to purchase within the ESV Online platform or for free with the purchase of any print edition of the ESV Study Bible.

Get Radical

Watch this short video to simultaneously get broken and pumped up.

ThuThursdayMayMay13th2010 Borg Baby Shower: Food Needed!!

Posted Thursday, May 13 2010 @ 10 PM

Matt and Nancy Borg are having a surprise baby shower on Saturday the 22nd, and we need some more food to pull it off with style.

Please reply to Rachel Armstrong (charlienrachel@yahoo.com) if you can bring some of the following food. Thank you!

3 batches of brownies
6 bags pretzel/chex mix
10 lbs washed grapes
6 lbs apples, washed & sliced
12 lbs baby carrots
6 lbs celery, washed & cut
12 bell peppers, washed & cut
6 lbs cherry tomatoes
5 containers vegetable dip

FriFridayMayMay7th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 17 :: May 7, 2010

Posted Friday, May 07 2010 @ 9 AM

Editor's note: This is Mikel filling in for Ben as he drives up to Michigan this morning. Pray for the Whipples and the church in Traverse City this weekend.

Editor's note 2: This spot is where Ben puts some insightful quote, often from a theologian who died centuries ago that I'm sure he read in some big thick book for seminary. Since I don't read big thick books, here a few gems from my Twitter stream over the past few days. Hey, you get what you pay for with this newsletter!

@banannery God's law is not so much a set of rules we are to obey as a revelation of his character which we are to imitate. http://ref.ly/Lev19.2;ESV

@plattdavid God has created each of us with a global, supremely God-exalting purpose for our lives. Why settle for anything less?

@edstetzer No such thing as the GIFT of evangelism. It gets us off the hook cuz we don't have it. All are called to the WORK of evangelism.

@prodigaljohn We're going to AWANA with our kids tonight for Cinco De Mayo. (Word is they have ridiculous margaritas.)

In this issue…

Sunday Preview
New service times
Mother's Day

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - This week you get a double shot of PDW. Pastor Whipple will teaching us from James 4:1-10.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is starting a new series in Genesis this Sunday. Turn in your Bibles to page 1. There also will be a family dedication service for all the little ones and their parents this Mothers Day.

New service Times

Just another reminder that we switch to our summer one worship service schedule this Sunday. Builders ABF starts at 9:00 followed by corporate worship at 10:15.

Mother's Day

While I'm reminding you of things, Mother's Day is only 2 days away. This holiday used to be a pretty minor event in my life. My mom had pretty low expectations for me and my brother. She was excited with a homemade card and some dandelions we had picked from the yard. But as I've gotten older the importance of the holiday has risen as I've gained a mother-in-law and now a wife who is also a mother. Next year I vow to start planning for it in January.

ThuThursdayAprApril29th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 16 :: April 29, 2010

Posted Thursday, April 29 2010 @ 8 PM

“Now I should like to know whether your soul, tired of its own righteousness, is learning to be revived by and to trust in the righteousness of Christ. . . . My dear brother, learn Christ and him crucified. Learn to pray to him and, despairing of yourself, say, ‘You, Lord Jesus, are my righteousness, but I am your sin. You have taken upon yourself what is mine and have given to me what is yours. You have taken upon yourself what you were not and have given to me what I was not.’ . . . Meditate on this love of his and you will see his sweet consolation.” ~ Martin Luther, via Ray Ortlund

In this issue…

Electric Café
Sunday Preview
Devastating Beauty: Pics from Iceland
Healing
Moore to the Point
Whipples are havin' a Sale!

Electric Café

Come on out to the KSBC Ministry Center this Friday evening for some great electric blues music and free coffee! Make sure to bring a friend/co-worker/neighbor/sibling/parent/cousin/mailman/stranger/barista/bowling partner/human!

The coffee starts flowing at 7 PM; the band starts jamming at 7:30 PM.

See you there!

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - This week, we're jumping back into our study on James. Kevin Haehl will be joining us, walking us through James 3:13-18.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be preaching on 1 Corinthians 15:58: "Therefore, my beloved brothers, be steadfast, immovable, always abounding in the work of the Lord, knowing that in the Lord your labor is not in vain."
Family Gathering - We've got so many goodies for you, we're starting 15 minutes early! Come at 5:45 PM to enjoy the following:
- Some awesome music from the Supergroup
- a baptism
- a missions presentation from Randy Richner
- a song
- some actually-interesting-and-not-boring business items
- a recognition of high school graduates
- dessert!!

Devastating Beauty: Pics from Iceland

Here are some amazing and sobering photos of the Icelandic volcano eruption.

Healing

I've referenced this blog before . . . here is a touching story of a traumatized young girl slowly experiencing healing.

Moore to the Point

Dr. Russell Moore, Dean of the School of Theology at Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, blogs at Moore to the Point. He periodically receives difficult ethical questions from readers, which he then posts on his blog. He doesn't give an answer right away; instead, he asks his readers to weigh in with their best advice. Later on in the week, then, he posts his response. I've only read a couple, but they are extremely difficult yet fascinating questions.

His latest question is this: "Should we marry if we're theologically divided?" Read it here…what would you say to this couple?

Whipples are Havin' a Sale!

Janet and I are having a really big garage sale on Friday and Saturday, 8AM-4PM. All proceeds will go towards our adoption. Come on out and buy some really random stuff!

FriFridayAprApril23rd2010 Vol. 3 Issue 15 :: April 23, 2010

Posted Friday, April 23 2010 @ 11 AM

"You may occasionally wonder if you'll be the one to figure out how to go back in time. But if you haven't already come back and told yourself about it, you probably didn't…or won't." ~ Abraham Piper

In this issue…

Sunday Preview
Electric Café
Grace, Water, and Death Metal

Sunday Preview

Combined ABF - We will be taking a break from the James series to meet together with the other ABFs in the sanctuary. One of our missionaries will be with us, and you don't want to miss his presentation!
Corporate Worship - That same missionary will be preaching on the theme of redemption. Come ready to worship our great God!
Ladies' Luncheon - 12:30 PM in the ministry center
Men's Basketball - 7:15 PM in the ministry center

Electric Café

On Friday, April 30, 7-10pm, the Kossuth Café Series will be presenting Electric Café, featuring Jim Lehe and the Avenue Blues Band. We are excited to offer this venue as a place for you to build new relationships and strengthen old ones for the sake of the Gospel all while listening to some great music!

Here's how to take advantage of this event for the sake of the Gospel:

Mention to a friend/co-worker/neighbor/family member that you know a really good electric blues/rock band playing for FREE.
Ask if he/she/they would want to go to that FREE concert with you.
Also mention that there will be FREE coffee and snacks.
Work through the details to free him/her/them up to go with you (get a babysitter, offer to pick them up, etc.)
Sit with them at the concert, and TALK with them. Play a game with them. Ask them how they are doing. LISTEN well to them (even though the music will be loud). Show them you CARE. Talk with them about CHRIST.

Feel free to tweak this list if you like :-)

You can listen to some of their songs here.

Grace, Water, and Death Metal

Here are 3 videos for your viewing pleasure:

ThuThursdayAprApril8th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 14 :: April 8, 2010 [TAKE 2]

Posted Thursday, April 08 2010 @ 10 PM

[NOTE: Sorry about the earlier false start!]

“I testify from inside the battle to my comrades in the warfare: In the name of Jesus, and by the authority of his word and his blood and his never-ending life, we will win, for the glory of our risen king. Amen.” ~ John Piper

In this issue…

Builders Bowling Bonanza!!!
Sunday Preview
Remembering Michael Spencer

Builders Bowling Bonanza!!!

We are bowling this Saturday! Here's the low-down:

When: 4/10, @ 10am
Where: Star Lanes
How Much: $6/person for 2 hrs. (includes shoes)

Hope to see you there!

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Luke Humphrey will be leading us through James 2:14-26. Take a few minutes and read the passage before you come.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple began a mini-series on 1 Corinthians 15 last Sunday, and this Sunday he'll be taking the next section, 1 Cor. 15:12-34.

Remembering Michael Spencer

The internet has created a weird world, one where we forge bonds with people we don't even know through a medium known as the blog. These bloggers and their blogs can be a waste of time, but once in a while you run across one that ends up being quite valuable. Michael Spencer, aka the Internet Monk, was one such blogger.

I say "was", because Michael Spencer died on Monday, after a short but intense battle with cancer. He left behind an extensive body of writings, including a book that was being published in the Fall. As I was thinking about the impact his writings had on my life, I thought the best way to honor him would be to direct you to one of his essays.

Michael Spencer was brutally honest in his writings, and whether I agreed with him or not (I didn't all the time), I always walked away with my spirit pricked and prodded in some way. This essay will make you uncomfortable, but I challenge you to read it and think deeply about what he has to say. Do you think he's on to something? Do you think he's missing it in some ways? What does this have to do with your daily battle of faith?

Another warning: the article is rather long. But its worth a good, slow read.

When I Am Weak

ThuThursdayAprApril8th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 14 :: April 8, 2010

Posted Thursday, April 08 2010 @ 8 PM

In this issue…

Builders Bowling Bonanza!!!
Sunday Preview
Remembering Michael Spencer

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Luke Humphrey will be leading us through James 2:14-26. Take a few minutes and read the passage before you come.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple began a mini-series on 1 Corinthians 15 last Sunday, and this Sunday he'll be taking the next section, 1 Cor. 15:12-34.

FriFridayAprApril2nd2010 Vol. 3 Issue 13 :: April 2, 2010

Posted Friday, April 02 2010 @ 2 PM

“I find no balm for a sore conscience, and a troubled heart, like the sight of Jesus dying for me on the accursed tree.

There I see that a full payment has been made for all my enormous debts. The curse of that law which I have broken has come down on One who there suffered in my stead. The demands of that law are all satisfied. Payment has been made for me, even to the uttermost farthing. It will not be required twice over.

Ah! I might sometimes imagine I was too bad to be forgiven. My own heart sometimes whispers that I am too wicked to be saved. But I know in my better moments this is all my foolish unbelief. I read an answer to my doubts in the blood shed on Calvary. I feel sure that there is a way to heaven for the very vilest of men, when I look at the cross.” ~ J.C. Ryle

In this issue…

Easter Weekend Preview
Good Friday Videos
Past and Present Pics

Easter Weekend Preview

Good Friday Service - Come and reflect upon the passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. We will pray, sing, partake of the Lord's Table, and listen to Scripture recounting the events of Jesus' death. Begins at 7:00 PM, childcare available
Easter Sunday - Come and celebrate the foundation of our hope and faith!
- Builders ABF - Dave Nannery will be teaching us from James 2:1-13. Make sure to read the passage a couple times to prepare your hearts and minds.
- Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be beginning a short series on 1 Corinthians 15.
- Family Gathering - begins at 6 PM.

Good Friday Videos

Here are a couple clips from some excellent sermons on the cross of Christ, one from C.J. Mahaney and the other from R.C. Sproul.

Past and Present Pics

I found this to be an interesting combination of photography and history.

FriFridayMarMarch26th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 12 :: March 26, 2010

Posted Friday, March 26 2010 @ 3 PM

"No doubt, the church in the West has many new things to learn. But for the most part, everything we need to learn is what we’ve already forgotten. The chief theological task now facing the Western church is not to reinvent or to be relevant, but to remember. We must remember the old, old story. We must remember the faith once delivered to the saints. We must remember the truths that spark reformation, revival, and regeneration." ~ Kevin DeYoung, from his new book The Good News We Almost Forgot (it looks really good!)

In this issue…

Sunday Preview
Bowling!!!
Animated Eschatology
Empathy vs. Sympathy
2 Videos

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - It is week 2 of the James study, and Mr. Joel Brovont will be leading us through James 1:19-27. I'm looking forward to it, and so should you!
Corporate Worship - Pastoral Intern Ben Whipple (yours truly) will be preaching this Sunday from Mark 7:31-37, where Jesus healed a deaf/mute man. I've entitled the sermon "Jesus Changes Needy People: How Christ uses his power to change needy lives, and how we are to live in light of being changed."

Bowling!

April 10 --- Bowling at Star Lanes
Cost is $6/person for 2 hours and that includes shoes!
We plan on meeting there at 10am (yes, morning fun!).

Hope to see you there!

Animated Eschatology

Premillennial ? Postmillennial? Amillennial? Millenn-i-what? Millenn-i-huh?

End-times views are sometimes hard to get our minds around. Dave Murray over at Head Heart Hand has come to the rescue by creating 3 short animated timelines of the 3 main eschatological camps. They're pretty short and informative, plus they are colorful and have a nuclear mushroom cloud as the image representing Armageddon. Did I also mention the narrator has a cool accent? Watch and be edutained.

Premillennial
Postmillennial
Amillennial

Quiz: do you know which one KSBC subscribes to?
Extra credit: do you know how KSBC would differ from that one?

Empathy Vs. Sympathy

I introduced Greg Lucas' blog Wrestling with an Angel to you awhile back, and I want to encourage you again to check it out. His latest entry, "The Contagious Comfort and Mercy of God", is simply powerful. Greg is a police officer with a disabled son, and he relates an encounter he had with another father and his disabled son in which he was able to connect with the father in a powerful way. The story illustrates the difference between empathy and sympathy.

2 Videos

Peter Hitchens Interview - Peter Hitchens is atheist author Christopher Hitchens' brother, and he recently wrote a book entitled The Rage Against God: How Atheism Led Me to Faith. This is a video interview where he tells a little bit of his story. Its a tad long (almost 9 minutes), but very fascinating if you have the time to watch it.
The Story of Zac Smith - if you only have time to watch one of these videos, watch this one. Zac tells his story of battling with cancer, powerfully testifying to the sovereignty and goodness of God.

ThuThursdayMarMarch18th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 11 :: March 18, 2010

Posted Thursday, March 18 2010 @ 3 PM

“God is near at hand when you do approach Him in prayer. Oh, comforting truth! A God at hand to hear the softest breath of prayer–to listen to every confession of sin–to every cry of need–to every utterance of sorrow–to every wail of woe–to every appeal for counsel, strength, and support. Arise, O my soul! and give yourself to prayer; for God is near at hand to hear and answer you.” ~ Octavius Winslow

In this issue:

Sunday Preview
A Mini-Guide to Faithful Living
O Danny Boy?!?

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - We are excited to jump into the book of James this Sunday! Pastor Tim Depue will be starting us off, helping us understand and apply James 1:1-18 to our hearts and lives. To come better prepared, take 10 minutes and read through this passage several times prior to Sunday.
Corporate Worship - Lord-willing, Pastor Whipple will be preaching the second part of his sermon on Phil. 4:10-20, dealing with motivations for giving. Enjoy the offering!

A Mini-Guide to Faithful Living

Tim Keller posted a wonderfully helpful post over at The Gospel Coalition Blog in which he shared five elements from Proverbs 3, elements that comprise a wise, godly life. Here they are:

Put your heart’s deepest trust in God and his grace. Every day remind yourself of his unconditioned, covenantal love for you. Do not instead put your hopes in idols or in your own performance.
Submit your whole mind to the Scripture. Don’t think you know better than God’s word. Bring it to bear on every area of life. Become a person under authority.
Be humble and teachable toward others. Be forgiving and understanding when you want to be critical of them; be ready to learn from others when they come to be critical of you.
Be generous with all your possessions, and passionate about justice. Share your time, talent, and treasure with those who have less.
Accept and learn from difficulties and suffering. Through the gospel, recognize them as not punishment, but a way of refining you.

Keller concluded by saying this:

"For a number of weeks I have been spending time praying for these five things for my family and my church leaders. There’s no better way to instill these great things in your own heart, than to pray intensely for them in the lives of those you love."

Great idea. I'd recommend reading the whole entry here.

O Danny Boy?!?

On my weekly blog jog, I ran across this stunning and stirring rendition of O Danny Boy as a way of celebrating St. Patrick's Day. I don't know too much about St. Patrick's Day, but I do know good art when I see/hear it.

WedWednesdayMarMarch17th2010 Meals for the Hodsons

Posted Wednesday, March 17 2010 @ 7 AM

Builder's ABF

We need just one more person to sign up to take a meal to Matt and Sheryl on Saturday.

To access Hodson family's personal Care Calendar site,
visit http://carecalendar.org/logon/34247 and enter the following
information in the appropriate spaces:

CALENDAR ID : 34247
SECURITY CODE : 8479

Thank you!

Mitti Wilson
765-538-2772

ThuThursdayMarMarch11th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 10 :: March 11, 2010

Posted Thursday, March 11 2010 @ 5 PM

"Be careful how you treat God, my friends. You may say to yourself, 'I can sin against God and then, of course, I can repent and go back and find God whenever I want him.' You try it. And you will sometimes find that not only can you not find God but that you do not even want to. You will be aware of a terrible hardness in your heart. And you can do nothing about it. And then you suddenly realize that it is God punishing you in order to reveal your sinfulness and your vileness to you. And there is only one thing to do. You turn back to him and you say, 'O God, do not go on dealing with me judicially, though I deserve it. Soften my heart. Melt me. I cannot do it myself.' You cast yourself utterly upon his mercy and upon his compassion." ~ D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones, via Ray Ortlund

In this issue…

Sunday Preview
The T-Shirt War
Jesus: Too Dynamic to be Safe

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - This is the last week of the series on idolatry, and I trust it has been a time of painful conviction yet renewed hope in Christ. Also, be prepared for a musical treat from Joel Brovont, as he shares with us a song he recently wrote that powerfully points us to the theme of an undivided heart.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is continuing through Philippians, focusing this week on Phil. 4:10-20. Come prepared to be hearers and doers of the Word!

The T-Shirt War

I'm a sucker for these really really ridiculously cool videos. So you'll just have to humor me. Enjoy The T-Shirt War!

Jesus: Too Dynamic to be Safe

Dorothy Sayers, via the Buzzard Blog:

"We are constantly assured that the churches are empty because preachers insist too much upon doctrine — ‘dull dogma,’ as people call it. The fact is the precise opposite. It is the neglect of dogma that makes for dullness. The Christian faith is the most exciting drama that ever staggered the imagination of man — and the dogma is the drama…. This is the dogma we find so dull — this terrifying drama which God is the victim and the hero. If this is dull, then what, in Heaven’s name, is worthy to be called exciting? The people who hanged Christ never, to do them justice, accused Him of being a bore — on the contrary; they thought Him too dynamic to be safe. It has been left for later generations to muffle up that shattering personality and surround Him with an atmosphere of tedium. We have very efficiently pared the claws of the Lion of Judah, certifying Him ‘meek and mild,’ and recommended Him as a fitting household pet for pale curates and pious old ladies."

FriFridayMarMarch5th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 9 :: March 5, 2010

Posted Friday, March 05 2010 @ 6 PM

"I think my walk with Christ took a step in a more radical direction when I began to live actively in a church community. When the local church really became a family I was committed to, nominalism simply ceased to be a viable option. You can’t walk together with other saints, commit yourself to the cross-carrying “one anothers” of Scripture, and remain a lukewarm disciple." ~ Thabiti Anyabwile

In this issue…

The Hodsons Had a Baby!!
Sunday Preview
Preview the New Passion CD
I Love You . . . No Matter What
A Really Large Rube Goldberg Machine

The Hodsons Had a Baby!!

Nathaniel Ray Hodson entered the world at 8:33 AM on Monday, 3/1/10. His stats were 7lbs 14oz and 19.25". Would you like to help the Hodson family out? Sign up on the Care Calendar to take them a meal. Use the information below:

CALENDAR ID : 34247C
SECURITY CODE : 9629

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Mikel is continuing through the series on idolatry. Check out the Builders Blog for more information.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be preaching on Phil. 4:8-9, admonishing us to change our mind.
Family Gathering - we will be starting at 5:00 PM, and we'll be singing, doing some business, listening to some testimonies, and gathering around the Lord's Table.
Chili Cook-off - Right after the Family Gathering, we'll be celebrating chili in the ministry center. Come ready to eat!

Preview the New Passion CD

If you're a fan of the Passion CDs, then you might enjoy getting a sneak peak of the newest one coming out within a week:

"The yearly Christian conference and concert Passion featured the likes of Chris Tomlin, Kristian Stanfill, David Crowder Band, Christy Nockels, Charlie Hall, Matt Redman, FEE and Hillsong United this year.

An album of 12 of these performances will be released on March 9, entitled Awakening. Listen to the complete album a week before its release, exclusively on Yahoo! Music.

Listen here.

I Love You . . . No Matter What

I ran across this article on Zach Nielsen's blog, who found it from Ryan Kelly's blog, who found it on the Gospel Coalition blog, who posted it from Greg Lucas' blog. Greg writes about life with a disabled son, and I highly agree with Ryan Kelly's reaction to his writing:

Like a lot of pastors these days, I read a number of blogs. I often find a post here or there to be helpful and/or encouraging, but I don’t think any have so quickly and powerfully caused me to weep as one did today. The Gospel Coalition blog linked to a blog by Greg Lucas in which he shares his reflections on the difficulty of fathering a special needs child.

I thank God for this brother’s suffering, his perseverance, and for him sharing that process with others. It lead me to fresh repentance; it led me fresh faith in the undying love of our Father. Here’s a sample:

Almost daily I have to physically restrain my son. It is a physical battle to change his diaper and clean his body. Many times while cleaning and changing him I have been kicked in the face, bitten, smacked, clawed, or hit with flying objects. It is not all that uncommon to come away from a cleanup with a bloody lip or a new scratch…

I must confess that on many mornings I leave Jake’s room dejected, hurt and emotionally drained. And many nights I find myself restraining the violent resistance of a struggling boy by wrapping him in my arms against his will and gently whispering, “I love you. I love you. I love you . . . no matter what.”

Most children are relational and have the ability to reciprocate affection. But what happens when the child cannot communicate love? … The only possible way to make any sense of this kind of relationship is to experience it through the truly unconditional love of God the Father. As I reflect on my seemingly one sided relationship with my son, I am forced to see how it is sometimes a portrait of my own relationship with God.

In the defiance of my son to be loved, cared for and washed clean, I am shown a portrait of the cross. The one-sided violence of love reveals a blurred vision of my own redemption, as a bloody, beaten, crucified Savior wraps me in His arms, subdues me with His affection and whispers in my ear, “I love you. I love you. I love you . . . no matter what.”

Other posts are equally as moving and gospel-focused. Read and weep.

A Really Large Rube Goldberg Machine

I'm not really sure what this song is about…in fact, you could probably mute the sound and still be immensely satisfied by this video. All of you who have ever been fascinated by Mousetrap - not so much the game part, but setting up the contraption - will enjoy this video. Everyone else, not so much.

OK Go - This Too Shall Pass

ThuThursdayFebFebruary25th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 8 :: February 25, 2010

Posted Thursday, February 25 2010 @ 4 PM

“All our obedience, every resolve to do good, and every work of faith is ‘by his power’ and so that the Lord Jesus would be glorified because of the grace he gives. Yes, we must pursue obedience, but that obedience must always be cruciform, formed by Christ’s cross. We must seek to obey because of the cross, find the grace to obey because of the cross, and live free from condemnation whether we succeed or fail in the light of the cross. The cross must be our only story, as Paul boldly proclaimed: ‘For I decided to know nothing among you except Jesus Christ and him crucified’ (1 Cor. 2:2).” ~ Elyse Fitzpatrick & Dennis Johnson

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Meals of March
Michael Stoup Needs Your Help!
Nolan's Cheddar
How to Build a god

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Mikel Berger is continuing to look at idolatry, and how it can manifest itself in our "modern" lives. Make sure to check out the Builders Blog later this weekend to know how best to prepare for Sunday's topic.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be preaching from Philippians 4:2-9, looking specifically at the grounds of our rejoicing: the Lord is at hand. Come and be encouraged and challenged in light of that glorious truth.

Meals of March

Meals of March is almost here, but its not too late for to be a part of it! Anyone can still sign up. The last day to give Emily Rummel your choice of dates is this Sunday.

Here's a list of the dates to choose from: March 5,6,10,16,17,18,19,20, 23,25,26,29

If you haven't signed up and won't be at church, please email Emily at ae.rummel@yahoo.com .

Please give her at least 3 dates that would work for you. You will be contacted by your host and they will tell you time, place, and more details about your meal.

Michael Stoup Needs Your Help!

This Saturday (2/27), Michael Stoup will be moving from the third floor of his apartment building down to the second floor of the same building. He needs some help!

Would you please consider taking an hour of your day to help Michael out? He will greatly appreciate it, and you will have an opportunity to show love to your brother.

If you can help, here is the info:

WHERE: 1901 Union Street
WHAT TIME: meet downstairs in the lobby at 1:55 PM.

Thanks in advance!

Nolan's Cheddar

This looks like some sort of commercial for Nolan's Cheddar. I don't like cheese, but it made me want to purchase some. Kind of cheesy (sorry), but made me laugh. Thus, it should make you laugh as well.

How to Build a god

In light of Mikel's series on idolatry, I found this testimony to be instructive and encouraging.

FriFridayFebFebruary19th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 7 :: February 19, 2010

Posted Friday, February 19 2010 @ 2 PM

"While we are looking at God we do not see ourselves - blessed riddance. The man who has struggled to purify himself and has had nothing but repeated failures will experience real relief when he stops tinkering with his soul and looks away to the Perfect One." ~ A.W. Tozer

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Why Ricky Gervais is an Atheist
Tim Challies' "Free Stuff Fridays"
How Leadership Works

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - We're talking about idols! This week, Mikel is tackling the idol of money. He'll be looking at Zacchaeus in Luke 19 (I thought it was spelled wrong, too - but its correct), so make sure to read up on the wee little man. Also, check out Mikel's post at the Builders Blog.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be looking at Phil. 4:2-9, where Paul pleads with Euodia and Syntyche to agree with each other.

Why Ricky Gervais is an Atheist

Mikel sent me a link to this video, mentioning that he thought it'd be an interesting video for you to watch. I'd be interested to hear your reactions . . .

For those who aren't familiar with Ricky, he is a British actor/comedian.

Tim Challies' "Free Stuff Fridays"

I've pointed this weekly feature out to you before, but its worth mentioning again. Tim Challies offers up free stuff on every Friday, and this week he's offering a new book on grace. Sign on up for a chance to win!

How Leadership Works

Pretty cool video. I dare you to be this guy next time you're at an outdoor concert.

FriFridayFebFebruary12th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 6 Addendum :: Meals of March

Posted Friday, February 12 2010 @ 2 PM

The editorial team of the Builders newsletter (i.e. Ben Whipple), in an all-too-common moment of ineptitude, forgot to include a key announcement in this last newsletter: Meals of March.

Meals of March

Here's the latest info from Emily Rummel:

Here's a quick rundown of how it works:

Some of you sign up to host a meal,

then some more of you sign up to eat at their houses!

I will pair you up with a host who has a date that works the best for you. Then the host will contact you and figure out a dinner plan for that evening( or lunch!). You will get to meet others in the class and have some good grub! yum!

Sooooo....We need 4-5 hosts to graciously open their homes and have some fellow Builders over for dinner! I need them to email me 3 dates in March that they could host a meal (you will only provide one meal though). And I need to know by Feb 19 so I can have a sign up on Sunday the 21st. Then I will post the schedule on the 28th, as well as have it in the newletter for that week.

If you have any questions, please dont hesitate to ask me (Emily Rummel)! Here's how to contact me:
ae.rummel@yahoo.com
589-3703

Other Activities coming up!

Also from Emily:

APRIL: Girls/Guys night---- I need some ideas!

Girls, in the past we've done a pottery thing, do you still want to do that? Email me some other ideas if you have them. Also, I might need someone to head the this up...we will be out of town almost every weekend due to multiple weddings.

Guys, I think in the past you've done video game night or something like that? Please let me know what you want to do and I can schedule it..

MAY: Bowling! usually a Sat morning when it's cheap :)

FriFridayFebFebruary12th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 6 :: February 12, 2010

Posted Friday, February 12 2010 @ 10 AM

"I'm against sin. I'll kick it as long as I've got a foot, and I'll fight it as long as I've got a fist. I'll butt it as long as I've got a head. I'll bite it as long as I've got a tooth. And when I'm old and fistless and footless and toothless, I'll gum it till I go home to Glory and it goes home to perdition!" ~ Billy Sunday (via Trevin Wax)

In this "should-be-Valentine-themed-but-its-not" edition:

Sunday Preview
Bebo Norman in Concert
Big Red Tractor
Learn to Snag Stuff with a Whip
A Prayer of Martin Luther

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - We're on week 2 of our series on idolatry, looking at the idol of love by studying Jacob and Leah. Mikel Berger has posted some resources on the Builders Blog to help you review last Sunday and prepare for this Sunday.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is back in the pulpit, and he'll be preaching from Philippians 3:17-4:1. Read it a few times to prepare, and pray that God would encourage you to stand firm in the Lord!

Bebo Norman in Concert

It looks like Bebo Norman is coming to Lafayette! Here's the info:

"Habitat for Humanity of Lafayette is hosting a concert featuring Bebo Norman, Sunday, February 21st at 6pm. The concert will be held at First Assembly, 108 Beck Lane, Lafayette.

Bebo is a singer/songwriter, Dove award winner, husband and father of two. Some of his noted songs include: “I Will Lift My Eyes”, “Never Saw You Coming”, “Pull Me Out”, “Great Light of the World”.

Of his last self-titled album, the media wrote: 'Bebo Norman has built a reputation as one of the Christian community’s most insightful singer/songwriters, one likely to increase with this self-titled effort. This collection marks Norman’s debut for Seattle-based BEC Recordings, and it feels like the beginning of a vibrant new chapter in an already distinguished career.' (Billboard)

'It’s amazing how simplicity can envelop an album into a masterpiece. The fact is, Bebo Norman surpassed all of his past material with this brilliant masterpiece!' (Musicfaith)

If you're interested, tickets are on sale at the Habitat office or online at http://lafayettehabitat.org.

Big Red Tractor

Here's a great little video that illustrates this basic truth: human skill and effort doesn't power the church; the Holy Spirit does. When he is empowering the church, much more will be accomplished.

Learn to Snag Stuff with a Whip

Are you short on skills? Here's a tutorial on how to develop your whip-cracking ability. In case you're about to ignore this fine instructional guide, think on this:

"There are few tools that can break the sound barrier while fetching the TV remote. But throw a whip right and its tip can travel 900 mph (producing a sonic boom), then curl back to snare the object of your desire."

A Prayer of Martin Luther

"Behold, Lord, an empty vessel that needs to be filled.
My Lord, fill it.
I am week in the faith; strengthen me.
I am cold in love; warm me and make me fervent, that my love may go out to my neighbor.
I do not have a strong and firm faith; at times I doubt and am unable to trust you altogether. O Lord, help me. Strengthen my faith and trust in you.
In you I have sealed the treasure of all I have.
I am poor; you are rich and came to be merciful to the poor.
I am a sinner; you are upright.
With me, there is an abundance of sin; in you is the fullness of righteousness.
Therefore I will remain with you, of whom I can receive, but to whom I may not give.
Amen."

[HT Internet Monk]

FriFridayFebFebruary5th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 5 :: February 5, 2010

Posted Friday, February 05 2010 @ 10 AM

"Has it ever occurred to you that one hundred pianos all tuned to the same fork are automatically tuned to each other? They are of one accord by being tuned, not to each other, but to another standard to which each one must individually bow. So one hundred worshipers meeting together, each one looking away to Christ, are in heart nearer to each other than they could possibly be were they to become 'unity' conscious and turn their eyes away from God to strive for closer fellowship. Social religion is perfected when private religion is purified." ~ A.W. Tozer (via Zach Nielsen)

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Coffee at the Union
Tolerance Vs. Love
Amazing! Extraordinary! Amazing!

Sunday Preview

We've got a jam-packed Sunday, so read carefully:

Builders ABF - Mikel Berger will be kicking off our study on idolatry, based on Tim Keller's book Counterfeit Gods. If you've been with us during our study on true worship, this next series builds off of the idea that everybody is a worshiper - the question is, who or what do you worship?
Christian School Forum - Also during the ABF hour, there will be a Christian school forum in the sanctuary. Although the Builders will still be meeting separately, feel free to attend this informative look at the Christian school option.
Corporate Worship - Dave Nannery will be preaching from Phil. 3:12-16, calling us to find and follow Gospel partners who press on. We'll also celebrate the Lord's Table together.
Family Gathering - Take note: Family Gathering will begin at 5 PM. Lee Hargitt will be presenting his ministry, followed by a time of family business and singing.
Rummel Superbowl Party - Immediately following Family Gathering, the Builders are having a superbowl party at the Rummel residence. Here is the info from the last newsletter:

Game time is 6:15pm. We'll do the usual.....we provide chili and drinks. Those who come can bring a side or dessert (A-N = side, M-Z = dessert). We'll have the game on upstairs and Wii downstairs (sorry, no projector this year). For those who haven't been here, there's a pool table and darts available too. Also, kids welcome!

Our address is 6275 E 450 N Lafayette, IN 47905. We have brick lights on either side of our driveway and they will be on when you come. Any questions, feel free to email or call: ae.rummel@yahoo.com, 589-3703

Coffee at the Union

Thinking through what to do tonight? Here's an option, offered to you by Jared Kempson and the good folks at Salt & Light:

So every now and then, much to my delight some of you tell me that you wish you had more of a specific witnessing opportunity, or a service opportunity...

This Friday night you have the chance to do both. 7pm @ the Union we are hoping you will dig into your wallet, for the chance to build a relationship for the Gospel.

Here's the DEAL: International students will be coming to have coffee and play games with us, the idea is that "National students" (YOU) would come intentionally looking to purchase a coffee for at least one international student. (Let this also serve to solidify in your mind that this is intentional outreach.) Sit down and spend some time talking and playing games. =)

We plan to do this regularly throughout the semester, so that you can build those relationships you make.

So I'm hoping you will pray and come, with all the other things you can/could do with your Friday night I'm hoping you will choose to invest in someone else's life for the Kingdom of God.

Tolerance Vs. Love

A gentleman by the name of Trevin Wax has written a book entitled Holy Subversion: Allegiance to Christ in an Age of Rivals. I have not read it, and I probably won't for awhile, but this excerpt from his book pushed me closer to reading it than I was before:

"We are not merely called to tolerate those who disagree with us; we are called to love. The world’s idea of tolerance is a parody of the Christian understanding of love.

Tolerance is passive. Love is active.

Tolerance is a feeling of apathy. Love is accompanied by feelings of great affection.

Tolerance keeps people at arm’s length in hopes of not offending them. Love embraces people where they are and ‘hopes all things.’

Tolerance leaves people alone as individuals. Love ushers people into a community of generosity.

Tolerance keeps a safe distance between those in need. Love rolls up its sleeves in service even to those who may be unlikeable.

Tolerance avoids confrontation in order to maintain ‘peace.’ Love tells the truth boldly and graciously in order to bring about a deeper, more lasting peace.”

If you read the book, let me know what you think.

Amazing! Extraordinary! Amazing!

By now, you all have probably heard about Apple's newest device, the Ipad. Whether you have an opinion on it or not, some bright soul had the idea to condense Apple's keynote presentation of the device (originally over 1.5 hours) into 3 minutes. The resulting video manages to subtly bring out Apple's opinion of the Ipad.

ThuThursdayJanJanuary28th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 4 :: January 28, 2010

Posted Thursday, January 28 2010 @ 5 PM

[Here's a longer quote for you, one that fits well with our class theme and last week's message . . .]

"You and I are not integrated, unified, whole persons. Our hearts are multi-divided. There is a board room in every heart. Big table. Leather chairs. Coffee. Bottled water. Whiteboard. A committee sits around the table. There is the social self, the private self, the work self, the sexual self, the recreational self, the religious self, and others. The committee is arguing and debating and voting. Constantly agitated and upset. Rarely can they come to a unanimous, wholehearted decision. We tell ourselves we're this way because we're so busy with so many responsibilities. The truth is, we're just divided, unfocused, hesitant, unfree.

That kind of person can 'accept Jesus' in either of two ways. One way is to invite him onto the committee. Give him a vote too. But then he becomes just one more complication. The other way to 'accept Jesus' is to say to him, 'My life isn't working. Please come in and fire my committee, every last one of them. I hand myself over to you. Please run my whole life for me.' That is not complication; that is salvation."

'Accepting Jesus' is not just adding Jesus. It is also subtracting idols (1 Thess. 1:9)." ~ Ray Ortlund

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
The Revis Family Now Has 4!
2 Meal Service Opportunities
Superbowl Par-tay!!
Haiti Stats

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - I will be finishing up our series on true worship, as we look to unpack what it means to live a life of worship now that Christ has enabled us to draw near to God with a pure heart.
Corporate Worship - come and see 3 baptisms, sing praises to God, and listen to Pastor Whipple continue in Phil. 3:1-11.

The Revis Family Now Has 4!

On Tuesday morning at 8 AM, Emma Revis made her grand entrance into the world. Weighing in at 7lbs4oz and measuring 20in, she is healthy and doing well. Benj and Arwen are doing great, and they would like visitors! Don't hesitate to give them a call and go hang out a bit with them (in that order - call then hang out).

They are doing okay with meals, although they have some more spots to fill. If you can help out, here's the info for their care calendar:

To access Benj and Arwen Revis's personal CareCalendar site,
visit http://www.carecalendar.org/logon/29993 and enter the following
information in the appropriate spaces:

CALENDAR ID : 29993
SECURITY CODE : 4669

2 Meal Service Opportunities

These are great opportunities for you to flex your service/cooking/cleaning/hosting/relational muscles for the sake of Christ and becoming like him:

HGCF Meals - here's a note from Donna Wilkinson. We'd like to head up at least one of these meals as a class. If interested in taking leadership, please contact me. Read below:

KSBC is again partnering with HGCF to host Family Night at 5:30 on Tuesday night for 8 weeks beginning February 2. We are seeking small groups to prepare dinner for 30-40 parents and children. The families will eat, and then attend parenting classes while the children will participate in activities planned by HGCF. ABF members are welcome to join the families during the activities, or are free to leave after clean-up. Please ask your ABF to prayerfully consider providing a meal for these families.

We are hoping that some of you might be willing to come each week, eat with the families, and stay for the evening interacting with the children and parents. Since the group providing dinner changes each week, we would like to have some individuals who will consistently be there each Tuesday. You could hang out with the children or sit in on the parenting classes. Nothing is required other than fellowship. This is an excellent opportunity to get to know these families, and for them to get to know KSBC.

If you are interested in this ministry, please let me know.
Serving together,
Donna Wilkinson

Progressive Dinner - the college groups is having a progressive dinner, and they need someone to open their home for the soup/salad course. The college students are fun - you don't want to miss out on this opportunity! If you can open your home but you're not too keen on cooking, some people have already volunteered to make the food if someone else could offer their home. If you're interested, contact Magan Wenger at meg.wenger@gmail.com

Superbowl Par-Tay!!

From the Rummels:

Super bowl party after family gathering at our house (Rummel's). Game time is 6:15pm. We'll do the usual.....we provide chili and drinks. Those who come can bring a side or dessert (A-N = side, M-Z = dessert). We'll have the game on upstairs and Wii downstairs (sorry, no projector this year). For those who haven't been here, there's a pool table and darts available too. Also, kids welcome!

Our address is 6275 E 450 N Lafayette, IN 47905. We have brick lights on either side of our driveway and they will be on when you come.
Any questions, feel free to email or call : ae.rummel@yahoo.com, 589-3703

Haiti Stats

As of Tuesday, these were some current statistics from Haiti. Use these to pray more informed and desperate prayers.

MonMondayJanJanuary25th2010 Virtual Prayer Meeting for the Sabens

Posted Monday, January 25 2010 @ 11 AM

Some of you might have seen this on Facebook, but I wanted to urge all of you to participate in this. If you're confused, this is simply a request to urgently pray for the Sabens over the course of today and tomorrow.

This is an urgent last-minute virtual prayer meeting.

Please pray for Greg and Cheryl Sabens who are in the Ukraine to adopt a seven year old girl, Olya. Their four other children are here in the States staying with relatives.

1. Because the Adoption Laws are often changing it is difficult to keep up with what needs to be done and when.

2. Greg & Cheryl left the States on Dec. 10th with the plan of returning on Jan. 20th. Today, Jan. 25th, the end is still nowhere in sight and they have no idea when they will be able to the States.

3. Tomorrow at 5:00 AM (EST) they plan to stand (literally as there are no seats) and wait to see someone in the State Dept. of Adoptions who will sign a needed paper to keep things moving. Last week with an appointment they waited four hours. Pray for God's intervention in this meeting.

4. Greg noted on FB this morning that they now need to have a background check done through Interpol. This could take up to 40 days!

Greg and Cheryl need the prayers of God's people. Their heart's desire is to adopt Olya. God has commanded us to care for orphans and the way that Olya was brought into their lives it looks like it is God's plan for her to be in their family. Please pray that throughout this time of waiting that Greg and Cheryl will be growing closer to the the Lord and that God will be glorified in all that is said and done.

FriFridayJanJanuary22nd2010 Vol. 3 Issue 3 :: January 22, 2010

Posted Friday, January 22 2010 @ 2 PM

"People tend to make two mistakes when they think about the redeemed life. The first is to underestimate the sin that remains in us; it's still there and it can still hurt us. The second is to underestimate the strength of God's grace; God is determined to make us new. As a result, all Christians need to say two things. We admit that we are redeemed sinners. But we also say boldly and joyously that we are redeemed sinners." ~ Cornelius Plantinga Jr.

In this (short) issue . . .

Sunday Preview
International Lunch this Sunday!

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - We're continuing on our study of true worship. Last week we looked at the Old Testament; this week, we're looking at Christ - he changes everything!
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be jumping in to Philippians 3:1-11. This week, he'll look at who we shouldn't find and follow: self-righteous people.
Lunch - after the 10:45 service, we have the opportunity to serve lunch to the international students. See below for what we still need.

International Lunch this Sunday!

Please join us this Sunday after the 10:45 service as we serve lunch for the international students!

Here is the current list of who's bringing and doing what:

Ground beef (5lbs each, cooked) - Aleda Hess, Jit-Tat Chen, Hodsons, Rummels, Sprungers (10lbs)
Spaghetti Noodles (5 2lb boxes each) - Katie Watson, Armstrongs
Salad (20 servings each) - Erica Ridge, Starrs, Armstrongs, Rummels
Desserts - Erica Ridge, Starrs, Bergers, Carrie Ferguson
Pasta Sauce (3 67oz jars) - Steve Wilson, Mitti Wilson, Bergmans
French/Italian Bread (fresh, 6 loaves each) - Katie Watson, Arin Lastufka, Carnicellas
Salad Dressing - Erica Ridge (ranch), Christa Forster (french), Janet Whipple (sun-dried tomato vin.), Rummels (thousand island)
Fruit - Darion Grant (apples), Arin Lastufka (oranges), Christa Forster (grapes)
Serving/Clean-up Help - Jit-Tat Chen, Aleda Hess, Christa Forster, Katie Watson, Arin Lastufka, Carrie Ferguson, Charlie Armstrong

Here is what we still need:

20 servings of salad
Pears for 15 people
Desserts
Service help

Please respond and let me know if you can help with these items. See you on Sunday!

TueTuesdayJanJanuary19th2010 International Lunch this Sunday

Posted Tuesday, January 19 2010 @ 8 PM

Hi Builders!

I wanted to remind you of the wonderful opportunity we have to serve and fellowship with the international students over a plate of spaghetti this Sunday after the 10:45 service in the ministry center.

We still need some food and help, so I'll run down the current stats.

Who has signed up to bring food:

Ground beef (5lbs each, cooked) - Aleda Hess, Jit-Tat Chen, Hodsons, Emily Rummel
Spaghetti Noodles (5 2-lb boxes each) - Katie Watson, Armstrongs
Salad (20 servings each) - Erica Ridge, Allison Starr, Armstrongs
Desserts - Erica Ridge, Allison Starr
Pasta Sauce (3 67-oz. jars) - Steve Wilson, Mitti Wilson, Bergmans
French/Italian Bread (fresh, 6 loaves each) - Katie Watson, Arin Lastufka, Carnicellas
Salad Dressing - Erica Ridge (Ranch), Christa Forster (French), Janet Whipple (Sun-dried tomato vin.)
Fruit - Darion Grant (apples), Arin Lastufka (oranges), Christa Forster (grapes)

Who has signed up to help:

Jit-Tat Chen
Aleda Hess
Christa Forster
Katie Watson
Arin Lastufka

What we still need:

10lbs of ground beef
40 servings of salad
Salad Dressing
Pears for 15 people
Desserts
SERVICE HELP!!!

Here's the deal: please e-mail me and let me know what you can help with. We need you to jump in with both feet! See you this Sunday,

Ben

MonMondayJanJanuary18th2010 Ryan Cardinal Bruised His Brain!

Posted Monday, January 18 2010 @ 2 PM

Builders class, here's a note from the Kempsons regarding Ryan and Sarah Cardinal:

Hey everyone~

Most of you probably already know that Ryan took a royal spill at the ski slopes. He hit his head and ended up with a brain bruise that took him to the hospital in Michigan. He's back home but him and Sarah have had quite a weekend and Ryan is still dealing with headaches and nausea. I set up a care calendar to help take some responsibilities off of them. Just go to the link and put in the ID and code I gave you to sign up for meals. Just remember to be sensitive to Ryan while you're there if he looks ready spew you might want to leave them alone. But I know that they would appreciate this so much so let's all pitch in and help them out!

~Jared and Becca

http://www.carecalendar.org/
Calendar ID : 30575
Security Code : 6677

ThuThursdayJanJanuary14th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 2 :: January 14, 2010

Posted Thursday, January 14 2010 @ 2 PM

"God created mankind in His image to reflect His glory by showing us that He is the ultimate object of our desire and worthy of our imitation. This is what it means to worship: to make something ultimate in our desires." ~ Mark Driscoll

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Blessing the Revis Family
Spaghetti with the International Students
Superbowl Party at the Rummels
Photos from Haiti

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - I'll be talking about worship, mainly what we learn about it from the Old Testament.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be preaching on Philippians 2:19-30, along with a time of remembering Christ around the Lord's Table.

Blessing the Revis Family

Here is a message from Amber Magnuson, Builders satellite member:

I'd like to invite you to participate in blessing the Revis family during the time surrounding the birth of their daughter, Emma. Emma's due date is Jan. 20, but until she makes her appearance, Arwen is to keep off her feet due to leg swelling. We can care for the Revis family by providing meals, setting up play dates in the Revis home to entertain both Arwen and Logan, and by doing a little housework for them. I've set up a care calendar to schedule meals, but for play dates and housework, please call Arwen directly. For the care calendar, please see the link and codes below.

To access Benj and Arwen Revis's personal CareCalendar site,
visit http://www.carecalendar.org/logon/29993 and enter the following
information in the appropriate spaces:

CALENDAR ID : 29993
SECURITY CODE : 4669

Spaghetti With the International Students

The Builders are hosting a lunch for the international students at Kossuth on Sunday, January 24th. You definitely want to be a part of this! Here are some of the details:

Many of you have volunteered to bring food. Thanks! Here is a reminder of what you signed up for:

Ground beef (5lbs each, cooked) - Aleda Hess, Jit-Tat Chen, Hodsons, Emily Rummel
Spaghetti Noodles (5 2-lb boxes each) - Katie Watson
Salad (20 servings each) - Erica Ridge, Allison Starr
Desserts - Erica Ridge, Allison Starr
Pasta Sauce (3 67-oz. jars) - Steve Wilson, Mitti Wilson, Bergmans
French/Italian Bread (fresh, 6 loaves each) - Katie Watson, Arin Lastufka, Carnicellas
Salad Dressing - Erica Ridge (Ranch), Christa Forster (French), Janet Whipple (Sun-dried tomato vin.)
Fruit - Darion Grant (apples), Arin Lastufka (oranges), Christa Forster (grapes)

These folks have volunteered to help setup and cook during the 2nd service on 1/24:

Jit-Tat Chen
Aleda Hess
Christa Forster
Katie Watson
Arin Lastufka

We still need this food:

10lbs of ground beef
5 2-lb boxes of spaghetti noodles
60 servings of salad
Salad Dressing
Pears for 15 people
Desserts

And finally, we need more help during the 2nd service on the 24th. Thanks everybody!

Superbowl Party at the Rummels

Here's a note from Emily Rummel:

Andy and I are still planning on the Superbowl party after family gathering. Game time is 6:15pm. We'll do the usual.....we provide chili and drinks. Those who come can bring a side or dessert (A-N = side, M-Z = dessert). We'll have the game on upstairs and Wii downstairs (sorry, no projector this year). For those who haven't been here, there's pool table and darts available too. Also, kids welcome!

Photos from Haiti

Please be praying for the people of Haiti. Here are some pictures from the aftermath.

ThuThursdayJanJanuary7th2010 Vol. 3 Issue 1 :: January 7, 2010

Posted Thursday, January 07 2010 @ 10 PM

"I first lay down these two propositions, concerning spiritual liberty and servitude: A Christian man is the most free lord of all, and subject to none; a Christian man is the most dutiful servant of all, and subject to everyone." ~ Martin Luther

In this issue . . .

De-Decoration Help Needed!
Builders Teaching Theme: An Undivided Heart
Sunday Preview
10 Ways to Encourage a Missionary
4 Minutes in Mark
2 Graphics for You to Consider

De-Decoration Help Needed!

Sarah Fehrman could really use your help. Specifically, she could use your help on this Saturday at 10:00 AM in the church sanctuary. Specifying even more, she needs your help to tear down and put away the Christmas decorations that have so pretty-fied our church for the past several weeks.

Guys, we need you for the Christmas trees.

Personally, I think we should leave up the Christmas decorations year round, don't you? But if we must take them down, lets get them done quickly and amongst friends. And maybe with donuts.

Builders Teaching Theme: An Undivided Heart

I'm super-stoked about our theme for this next semester. The plan is to take January through May to look at our hearts through the lens of Scripture. Here's how it'll break down:

We'll start off by looking at Biblical worship, which is all about seeking after God with all of our heart. I'll take 4 weeks on this topic, beginning this Sunday.
Next, Mikel will help us understand idolatry - what our sinful, fractured hearts naturally seek after. He'll take 6 weeks for this discussion.
For the rest of the semester, we'll work through the book of James. While it can be hard to see a clear overall theme for the book, James does present a vivid picture of what a person with a whole, undivided heart looks like. We'll take around 11 weeks for this book study, and our goal is to have teachers from around the church help lead us.

That's the plan that we have. We'll see if God allows us to stick to it :-) I'm looking forward to learning and growing with you!

Sunday Preview

Remember that we're back to the regular service schedule - worship services at 8 & 10:45 AM, and Adult Bible Fellowships at 9:30 AM.

Builders ABF - I'm beginning a 4-week series on Biblical worship, tentatively titled "Everybody worships (whether they know it or not)". Look for the t-shirt soon.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is continuing in Philippians 2:12-18, looking at what we should be working hard at in the new year.

10 Ways to Encourage a Missionary

From Mark Rogers at the Gospel Coalition Blog:

"In an effort to learn how we can best encourage missionaries, I emailed some and asked how they would most like to be served and encouraged. This list is drawn from their responses, including many direct quotes."

Pray for them and let them know that you are doing so frequently.

Send "real mail."

Pray for the people the missionaries serve and not only for the missionaries and their families.

Recruit others to pray for the missionary's area of service (city, people group, etc.) or for the missionaries themselves.

Go visit them with the purpose of serving and encouraging them in their work.

Send them updates and pictures of you and your family (by mail or email).

Ask questions about their work.

Continue to be a Christian friend and continue to minister to them.

Support them financially.

Seek to encourage them when they are on stateside assignment.

Read the full list plus explanations here.

Just think of how blessed you are: you can try some of these things out on people at our church! By jove, you can try these out on people in our very class!

4 Minutes in Mark

Are you looking for some resources for your devotional life? Tired of all those devotionals written by people you don't even know? Are you hungry for some Biblically meaty, Kossuth-grown Gospel goodness? Then look no further. Pastoral Intern Dave Nannery (famous for his blinding and unassailable logic) is starting a new feature on his blog: 4 Minutes in Mark. Here's how he describes it:

"The gimmick is that I'm going to work my way through the gospel of Mark, writing articles that should take the average person four minutes to read. I saw somewhere that the average reading speed is 200-250 words per minute, so that comes out to around 800-1000 words per article. Of course, I don't feel at all tied down to these numbers, but they do give a ballpark figure."

The plan is to start this coming Monday with Mark 1:1. You should definitely tune in!

3 Graphics for You to Consider

I ran across these three random graphics during my "blog jog", and I figured if I got a kick out them, you would too, right? RIGHT?

ThuThursdayDecDecember31st2009 Vol. 2 Issue 26 :: December 31, 2009

Posted Thursday, December 31 2009 @ 3 PM

"Why can we have the tree of life? Because Jesus Christ climbed the cross, the tree of death. And because Jesus climbed the tree of death you can have the tree of life." ~ Tim Keller

In this (last) issue (of 2009) . . .

Sunday Preview
Upcoming Ski Trip
Bible Reading Plans for the New Year
If, in 2010, We Die

Sunday Preview

Adult Bible Fellowship (9:00 AM) - Guess what? We don't have anything planned for you this Sunday! That means that you could do a few different things:
1. Go to a different ABF. We have some amazing ABFs out there, and this could be your chance to sample their wares! As an example: the Harvesters are going through a series on parenting right now, but this week's topic, blossoming, can be applied to any relationship.
2. Hang out in the Builders classroom. Show up, grab a donut and coffee, and chat with some friends. Spend some time praying for this next year. Play hangman on the whiteboard!
3. Grab a few Builders and go out for breakfast. IHOP sounds good, doesn't it?
Corporate Worship (10:15 AM) - Pastor Whipple will be continuing through Philippians, looking at 2:12-18. Last week he talked about working hard as a Christian, and this week he'll be preaching on our motivation for working hard.

Upcoming Ski Trip

The college group is planning a ski trip, and we're invited! Not all the details are set, but here's what we've got so far:

What: Ski Trip with the college group
Where: Caberfae, Wisconsin
When: Martin Luther King Weekend - leaving Friday night, returning Sunday
Cost: $50 for lift ticket and rental
Lodging: at a local church

Stay tuned for more info.

Bible Reading Plans for the New Year

Have you tried reading through the Bible before? The beginning of the new year is a great time to consider starting, and there are many good plans to choose from. Here are a couple places to find some:

If, In 2010, We Die

Here's an uplifting thought at the beginning of 2010: this might be the year you die. Ray Ortlund reflects on this thought here.

MonMondayDecDecember28th2009 Basketball!!!

Posted Monday, December 28 2009 @ 12 PM

Gentlemen of the Builders,

Are you interested in exercising your Christmas cookie-crammed bodies? Come and play some basketball!

Tonight at 7 PM, all guys are invited to shoot some hoops in the KSBC ministry center. Feel free to invite anyone you can think of.

See you then!

ThuThursdayDecDecember17th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 45 :: December 17, 2009

Posted Thursday, December 17 2009 @ 5 PM

"Most of us have never really understood that Christianity is not a self-help religion meant to enable moral people to become more moral. We don't need a self-help book; we need a Savior. We don't need to get our collective act together; we need death and resurrection and the life-transforming truths of the gospel. And we don't need them just once, at the beginning of our Christian life; we need them every moment of every day." ~ Elyse Fitzpatrick & Dennis Johnson

In this issue . . .

KSBC Holiday Reminders
Builders Breakfast Club
Sunday Preview
Hallelujah Chorus by the Silent Monks

KSBC Holiday Reminders

As you're decking the halls and harking the heralds this Christmas season, here are a couple scheduling things to take note of:

Service Schedule Change - starting this Sunday and going through the first Sunday in January (12/20, 12/27, & 1/3), the service schedule will be 9AM for ABF and 10:15AM for corporate worship.
Christmas on Kossuth Street - tonight is Parents Night Out, Friday night is Christmas Classics on the Big Screen, Saturday is An Old-Fashioned Christmas Luncheon, and Sunday is the Christmas Cantata. Sounds like the movie night might be a good option for you and a friend!
Christmas Eve Service - Since Christmas is on a Friday, there will be no prayer meeting on that Wednesday the 23rd. We will be having a Christmas Eve service on Thursday, however. And we're using candles this year!! If you're in town, plan on coming.

Builders Breakfast Club

From Emily Rummel:

Remember we're having breakfast during ABF hour on Dec 27. Either not many people are coming, or not many signed up to bring food! So please check your schedules and see if you'll be around. It'll be a great time to hang out and eat!
Right now, here's the list of who's bringing what:

2% gal milk = Arwen and Benj Revis
skim gal milk = Matt and Tanya Niewedde
muffins = Carrie Feruson and Janet Whipple
breakfast casserole = Jit-Tat and Aleda
Bananas = Andy and Emily Rummel

I will try to have the sign up sheet at church this Sunday, or you can email Emily Rummel at ae.rummel@yahoo.com to sign up. Hope to see you there!

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Last week, Tyler Johnson walked us through the Old Testament to see the hope of a promised Savior throughout its pages. This week, Mikel Berger will continue our focus on the coming of Christ, looking more towards the future coming. It should be a great time of anticipation and celebration!
Corporate Worship - The KSBC Adult Choir will be presenting Agnus Dei: The Lamb of God. We'll also sing some Christmas carols and hear from Pastor Whipple on the truths of the exaltation of Christ found in Philippians 2:9-11.

Hallelujah Chorus by the Silent Monks

Pretty fun rendition of a timeless classic. I like the robes, too - I'm going to add them to my Amazon wish list . . .

Hallelujah Chorus

ThuThursdayDecDecember10th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 44 :: December 10, 2009

Posted Thursday, December 10 2009 @ 10 PM

He became what we are that he might make us what he is. - Athanasius

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview

CoKS

Builders Breakfast Club

Daddy Christmas Tips

Sunday Preview

Here a sneak peak of what you can expect this Sunday and how you can prepare.

Builders ABF - We've wrapped up our study of Titus. This week we are starting a short two week series centered on the story of Christmas. Tyler Johnson will be teaching this week.

Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is continuing on through Philippians. This week's passage is Phil 2:1-11

CoKS

The many events going on around the church for Christmas on Kossuth Street will be here soon. Check out THIS PAGE on the church website for more details.

Builders Breakfast Club

On Sunday, December 27 we won't have a normal lesson. Instead, we'll enjoy breakfast together. Look for the sign up sheet in class this week to find out what you can bring.

Daddy Christmas Tips

Mark Driscoll offers a few tips for dads for the holiday season.

SatSaturdayDecDecember5th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 43 :: December 5, 2009

Posted Saturday, December 05 2009 @ 10 AM

If God loves us so much as to become man, then the blessings which he intends to bestow must be incalculable. - Charles Spurgeon

In this issue . . .

Iron Chef

Sunday Preview

Advent

CoKS

Iron Chef

It's tonight! You may want to bring something to take the leftovers in, just in case. To get you in the mood watch the opening sequence from the original program.

Sunday Preview

Here a sneak peak of what you can expect this Sunday and how you can prepare.

Builders ABF - We're in the last week of Ben teaching from Paul's letter to TITUS this week.

Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is back and he's back to Philippians. Specifically, Philippians 1:27-24.

Advent

I'll admit to sometimes being a scrooge around the holidays. I thought this blog post from Mars Hill Church in Seattle was a good reminder of things to keep in mind as we celebrate advent and the incarnation of God at the end of the month.

The word “advent”, derived from the Latin word adventus, means “the arrival of a notable person, thing or event.” For followers of Jesus, the season of Advent serves a dual purpose of celebration and anticipation. We celebrate the arrival and incarnation of God in Jesus Christ, while also anticipating his second coming. It is a season filled with expectancy, preparation, anticipation, longing and hope.

CoKS

The many events going on around the church for Christmas on Kossuth Street will be here soon. Check out this page on the church website for more details.

MonMondayNovNovember30th2009 Iron Chef Info

Posted Monday, November 30 2009 @ 9 PM

Builders’ ABF Iron Chef Guidelines for Competition

Saturday, December 5, 2009 Secret Ingredient: Bacon

The “secret ingredient” will be announced one week prior to competition. This ingredient MUST be in the main dish but may also appear in side dishes, desserts, etc. that accompany the main dish but does not have to.
Competitors may arrive and begin preparations as early as 4:30 pm on Saturday, December 5 but cooking will not begin until 5:00 pm. Judging will begin at 6:00 pm.
Each team will have a work table in the ministry center and have the tools in kitchen available to them. If a team requires any special equipment, the team is responsible for bringing them themselves.
The judging will go in order by which team finishes first and is ready at time of judging.
Each team is also responsible to clean and return any items used from the church kitchen by that team.
Awards will be given for the dish that is the Best Tasting, has the Best Presentation, and has the Most Creative Use of Ingredient.

Questions about the competition? Contact Jessica Berger: jessica@mjberger.com

(765)490-1621

Didn’t get signed up for Iron Chef but would still like to participate? Let me know!

Team 1

Joel Bergman 765-477-9825

Kristin Bergman 765-477-9825

Jit-Tat Chen 765-409-4226

Aleda Hess 419-260-1478

Team 2

Tyler Johnson 765-471-9534 / 503-347-7843

Karen Johnson 765-471-9534 / 503-758-7137

Arin Lastufka 469-230-9428

Deborah Hegy 765-567-0151

Mikel Berger 765-490-6321

Team 3

Andy Rummel 765-589-3703 / 765-532-9324

Emily Rummel 765-589-3703 / 765-412-5121

Katie Watson 731-431-8738

Wyatt Kearns 814-363-4008

Team 4

Matt Hodson 765-385-2466 / 765-414-3598

Sheryl Hodson 765-385-2466 / 765-414-3597

Amanda Holderman 574-453-8255

Dan Jeffries 765-265-6098

SatSaturdayNovNovember28th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 42 :: November 28, 2009

Posted Saturday, November 28 2009 @ 6 PM

Here's where the short, insightful quote to get you thinking goes. But I'm enjoying time with my family instead of finding one. Better luck next week. - Mikel Berger

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Iron Chef
The Manhattan Declaration

Sunday Preview

Here a sneak peak of what you can expect this Sunday and how you can prepare.

Builders ABF - We're in week 4 of Ben teaching from Paul's letter to Titus this week. No questions this week.
Corporate Worship - Paul Briggs is filling the pulpit this week. His message is from 1 Thessalonians 1:1-2:16 and is titled Thankful for the Effect of Living Under the Authority of Scripture

Iron Chef

This is the week the teams and secret ingredient will be announced! If you're out of town, be sure to check your email or contact Sarah Livengood for details. Just a reminder that the fun begins next Saturday. Come after 4:30, start cooking at 5:00, and be ready to judge and eat at 6:00!

The Manhattan Declaration

Has anyone else seen the Manhattan Declaration? It seems like an important statement on 3 issues of our day.

the sanctity of human life
the dignity of marriage as the conjugal union of husband and wife
the rights of conscience and religious liberty.

Several of the "famous" signatories are guys I respect (e.g. Mohler, Moore, Keller) but some others that I also respect (e.g. MacArthur) have come out against it for various reasons. So what do you think? Would you sign it? Do these types of "declarations" even accomplish anything?

FriFridayNovNovember20th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 41 :: November 20, 2009

Posted Friday, November 20 2009 @ 9 AM

Today, too many churches are full of people who act arrived rather than live sent. - Ed Stetzer

In this issue . . .

Game Night!
Sunday Preview
Iron Chef
The return of Sam Hanni
Google Interview Questions

Game Night

It's tonight starting at 6:30 pm! We'll be in the Ministry Center at the church. Bring board games and some snacks to share. See you there!

Sunday Preview

Here a sneak peak of what you can expect this Sunday and how you can prepare.

Builders ABF - We're in week 3 of Ben teaching from Paul's letter to Titus this week. He has created some brief study questions to help in your prep.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is continuing his series from Paul's letter to the Phillipians.

Iron Chef

Do you like food? Want to get to know some Builders folks a little better? Then sign up for Iron Chef. It's Saturday, December 5 starting at 4:30 pm. This is one of our favorite events every year. It's kind of hard to explain, so just signup and figure it out later. Seriously, just signup. There'll be a signup sheet on Sunday.

The return of Sam Hanni

There are reports Sam Hanni and his fiancee will be back at Kossuth this Sunday. Sam was a KSBC member and part of the Builders for many years but has since moved back to Kansas. Sam is inviting anyone go out to lunch with them after church.

Google Interview Questions

If you ever want to work at Google or just like some brain teasers, you might like these questions.

FriFridayNovNovember13th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 40 :: November 13, 2009

Posted Friday, November 13 2009 @ 8 PM

One may understand the cosmos, but never the ego. The self is more distant than any star. G. K. Chesterton (via John Piper)

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Game Night!
Iron Chef
Help the Johnsons move
SCL
Tim Keller speaks at Google

Sunday Preview

Here a sneak peak of what you can expect this Sunday and how you can prepare.

Builders ABF - Ben is teaching from Paul's letter to Titus this week. He's prepared some study questions that you can download here.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is continuing his series from Paul's letter to the Phillipians looking at our partnership in the Gospel.

Game Night

We're having a Builders Game Night on Friday, November 20 starting at 6:30 pm. We'll be in the Ministry Center at the church. Bring board games and some snacks to share. See you there!

Help the Johnsons move

A note from Tyler Johnson.

Builders, Karen and I are moving out on December 20th (a Sunday) after 6 1/2 years in Lafayette and we need some help! We are planning to start loading the truck at about 1 PM (after we get back from church). I'm planning to buy pizza and sodas for helpers. Karen and I live at 1825 Shoshone Dr. # 22 in Lafayette in the Georgetown South Apartments. From campus you take State St. east toward Lafayette, crossing the river, where it becomes South St. Take that up the hill and take a right on Main St. then a quick right on 18th St. Follow 18th St. south through three lights (you will pass Lafayette Jeff High School. One block past the intersection with Teal Road you will turn left on Shoshone Dr. (there is an Allstate Insurance office on the corner). We are in the third building on the right (second driveway), but park in the spaces on the right side of the street, as the complex does not like non-residents parking in their driveway parking areas. Tyler's cell is 503-347-7843 and Karen's is 503-758-7137 if you get lost. Thanks.

SCL

Sometimes its good to laugh at yourself a little. Check out the site Stuff Christians Like. I enjoyed the 55 question quiz to determine how metrosexual your worship leader is. Ben didn't score very high. Should we all pitch in to buy him a white belt?

Tim Keller speaks at Google

Tim Keller's book The Reason for God: Belief in the Age of Skepticism is one of the favorite books I have read in the past several years. Here is a video of Dr. Keller giving a speech about the book at Google as part of their Authors@Google series.

ThuThursdayOctOctober22nd2009 Vol. 2 Issue 39 :: October 22, 2009

Posted Thursday, October 22 2009 @ 4 PM

“We are unable to do what the law commands us to do, but Jesus did it for us. And because he lives in us by his Spirit, we are enabled to do it, not from obligation, but from delight. So every command in Scripture points us to our own inadequacy . . ., magnifies the good and holy nature of God . . ., and causes us to look to Jesus as the One who forgives our disobedience and enables our obedience. In other words, the law drives us to Jesus and Jesus frees us to obey the law.” ~ Bob Thune and Will Walker, The Gospel-Centered Life

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Eric & Cheryl Elmer
Directory Photos
Free Tim Keller Sermons
A True Baseball Prophet

Sunday Preview

Rather unintentionally, we have a theme to this Sunday: Bible translation.

Builders ABF - Come listen to Eric and Cheryl Elmer share with us their ministry in Bible translation work. Read below to get a taste of what to expect.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple began a 2-part series last week on the Word of God from Proverbs 30:1-9, and this week he'll finish it off by looking at the implications of that text for our understanding of Bible versions.

Eric & Cheryl Elmer

Here are a couple paragraphs that Cheryl wrote to help us get to know them a bit. Praise God for faithful servants like these!

As Purdue students at Kossuth Street Baptist Church, we learned to work in our own local church. From there God sent us to the Central African Republic. After spending decades in one spot in Africa, consistently using God's Word to see lives changed and men trained for ministry, God has given us a second missionary career. In this Bible translation ministry with Bibles International, Eric might pop up just about anywhere on the globe! Past on-the-ground experience has been a great base for understanding the needs of people groups.

It has been interesting during recent months to visit our "past" in Africa, maintain "present" Bibles International translation projects in Southeast Asia, and look to the "future" through research in India. Last week we held in our hands the New Testament for a group in a creative access nation in Southeast Asia. Next month will find Eric working in yet another island country. God is working in amazing ways to put His Word into the heart language of people groups. What a privilege it is to have a small part in this great outreach."

Directory Photos

If you haven't turned in a photo yet for the class directory, Sheryl Hodson wants to hear from you! Remember in class on Sunday when we said that we'd resort to naming names? Well, the time has come. If your name is on this list, you have a few options:

E-mail a photo to .
Make arrangements with Sheryl for her to take your photo next Sunday (11/1).
If you don't want your photo included (for whatever reason), e-mail Sheryl and let her know.

Without further ado, here are the "Directory Delinquents":

Mike and Lindsay Carnicella
Yixi Cero
Brian Day
Joel Derby
Wyatt Kearns
Christian and Alysia Perry
Jonny Sieber
Daryl and Allison Starr
Angela Vinson
Ben and Janet Whipple
Mikeand Danni Winter
Mike and Lauren Yoder

Free Tim Keller Sermons

Tim Keller is the pastor of Redeemer Presbyterian Church in New York City and the author of such books as The Reason For God, The Prodigal God, and Counterfeit Gods. Up until recently, most of his full length sermons have cost money to purchase . . . Now you can get 150 of his sermons for free here. If you're looking for more sermons to listen to in the car or on your run, this is a great place to start.

A True Baseball Prophet

I hope this isn't rigged . . . if it is, I'll be embarrassed. It seems true, though, and its pretty flippin' amazing. Hear and see the baseball prophet work his magic . . .

ThuThursdayOctOctober15th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 38 :: October 15, 2009

Posted Thursday, October 15 2009 @ 5 PM

“If God were not just, there would be no demand for his Son to suffer and die. And if God were not loving, there would be no willingness for his Son to suffer and die. But God is both just and loving. Therefore his love is willing to meet the demands of his justice.” ~ John Piper, The Passion of Jesus Christ

In this issue . . .

Extending the Missions Conference
Sunday Preview
Living on the Front Porch

Extending the Missions Conference

Builders folks, we're having our very own mini-missions conference over the next 2 Sundays! Really, we're simply extending the missions emphasis from the past 2 Sundays, where we learned from and interacted with Tim Sisk, the Pattons, the Mundys, and Rick Hudson. During our ABF hour for the next 2 Sundays, we'll be having a different missionary present their ministry to us. Here's what to expect:

10/18: Sarah Menefee - We all know and love Sarah, but you might not have had an opportunity to hear about her ministry. You don't want to miss this morning! Sarah has a desire to see Christ magnified in both her life and her ministry at Purdue, and her desire tends to rub off on those she impacts. Come ready to learn how you can more knowledgeably pray for and support Sarah.
10/25: Eric & Cheryl Elmer - The Elmers have almost 40 years of ministry under their belts, with the first 26 years based in the Central African Republic. They currently are involved with Bibles International in Grand Rapids, Michigan, where they coordinate Bible translation projects and research people groups and languages. Come ready to benefit from their wisdom and ministry experience, and come with any questions you might have.

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Sarah Menefee will be presenting her ministry.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be preaching from Proverbs 30:1-9. He'll be taking a look at our Bibles, and seeing what God's Word has to say about itself.

Living on the Front Porch

Although a tad bit long (9+min), this video is well worth your time. It challenges us (by example) to take seriously the implications of the Gospel in our lives - to live it out in whatever way God calls us to.

FriFridayOctOctober9th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 37 :: October 9, 2009

Posted Friday, October 09 2009 @ 12 PM

"Redemptive grace is always unexpected, beyond the norm, and out of the ordinary. Grace can never be taken for granted, assumed, or presumed upon. God is never obligated to redeem." ~ Michael D. Williams, Far as the Curse is Found, 105

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Article Recommendation: More Thoughts on Worldview
Reflections on T4A
First World Problems
Nostalgia: Cartoon Theme Songs

Sunday Preview

Combined ABF - This week is another combined ABF in the sanctuary, where we'll get to hear from Bob and Margaret Mundy. The Mundys have served God faithfully throughout the years, in many contexts - you'll want to come and learn well from their example.
Missions Class - If you expressed interest in missions work on Sunday morning, or if you are intrigued by the idea of global ministry, please try to attend Rick Hudson's talk during the ABF hour in Room 110 (next to foyer). Rick will be explaining the "nuts and bolts" of becoming a missionary.
Corporate Worship - Rick Hudson, Vice President of Missionary Personnel at EBM, will be preaching a message entitled "Shiny Faces". Curious about the title? Make sure to read Psalm 67, which is the text he'll be preaching from.

Article Recommendation: More Thoughts on Worldview

A couple weeks ago, Charlie Armstrong helped us better understand the concept of worldviews and how it relates to us. Just this past week, he sent me a link to an article that helpfully contributes to the worldview discussion. If you were to ask, "What's the main point of the article and why should I care?", Charlie would respond:

This book review continues one of the concerns I highlighted in my lesson on worldviews (with kudos to Tyler for driving the point home nicely): that worldview can't, for us, just mean our ideas or intellectual framework. It has to be about a fundamental orientation of the heart, a commitment of one's life. Worldviews certainly have intellectual content, but it's a weak worldview that has only that. And the Christian worldview, in particular, has everything to do with whom we love and fear, and not just what we believe.

I strongly recommend that you read this article. It's not a light, "airy" read, but its worth your time.

Also: Charlie is teaching his worldview lesson to the college group over two Sundays in November. Would you (a) pray for him, and (b) give him any helpful suggestions on how to improve the lesson?

Reflections on T4A

T4A = Together For Adoption, a day-and-a-half conference in Franklin, TN that Janet, Isaac and I attended this past weekend. Besides getting to hang out with good friends (among them: the Mummerts), our minds and hearts were stuffed with Gospel-implication goodies.

Out of the many things I could say regarding the conference, I want to direct you to 2 resources (really 3, but two of them go together):

Check out Janet's blog entry on her initial thoughts from the conference. Janet is really good at writing out her thoughts, and she expresses very well some of the things we walked away pondering and mulling over. I really don't think I'm biased about her writing ability, but I could be biased in my supposed lack of bias. Whatever . . . just read her blog.
We listened to 6 messages - while all were valuable, 2 of them were homeruns. What I mean: you should listen to them. Really. Ed Stetzer preached on how Gospel proclamation and social justice are both part of Jesus' mission. Russell Moore preached on Romans 8 and its implications for adoption and the church.

First World Problems

Jared Wilson, blogger at The Thinklings and Gospel-Driven Church, compiled a host of tweets from a twitter meme entitled "First World Problems". The title is self-explanatory: these are problems that only those of us living in first-world conditions encounter. Interesting, humorous . . . makes me feel kind of shallow and sheepish at the same time. His note at the end of the list was the clincher for me:

"Btw, one two-thirds world problem is "death by mosquito bite."

Check out the list here.

Nostalgia: Cartoon Theme Songs

Blogger Kevin DeYoung just finished up a long cartoon theme song battle at his blog DeYoung, Restless, and Reformed. Here were the final four:

Transformers
Duck Tales
G.I. Joe
Pinky and the Brain

Go here to listen to each one and check out who won. For the record, I would have voted for #4, although Duck Tales holds a special place in my heart. I really believe, however, that the true winner didn't make the competition: Darkwing Duck. Lets . . . get . . . dangerous!!!!

ThuThursdayOctOctober1st2009 Vol. 2 Issue 36 :: October 1, 2009

Posted Thursday, October 01 2009 @ 3 PM

“For, until men feel that they owe everything to God, that they are cherished by his paternal care, and that he is the author of all their blessings, so that naught is to be looked for away from him, they will never submit to him in voluntary obedience; no, unless they place their entire happiness in him, they will never yield up their whole selves to him in truth and sincerity.” ~ John Calvin

In this issue . . .

Weekend Preview: Missions Emphasis
The Black Hole

Weekend Preview: Missions Emphasis

Saturday Missions Forum - Dr. Tim Sisk, the Chair and Professor of World Missions and Evangelism at Moody Bible Institute will be presenting a forum on world missions. During the 2 sessions he will be discussing how the gospel has spread over the last 100 years in Africa, South America, and Asia, the state of global evangelism, and what remains to be done in missions. The first session begins at 5:00 PM, the second at 7:00 PM, and dinner will be served in between.
Combined ABF - All the ABFs will be meeting in the sanctuary to hear from Charlie and Ruth Patton, aviation missionaries to Brazil.
Corporate Worship - Dr. Tim Sisk will be opening the Word of God to us during our time of worship.

The Black Hole

If you need a visual reminder of 1 Timothy 6:9, check out this video. Creative, entertaining, instructive . . . all necessary elements in a good short film.

FriFridaySepSeptember25th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 35 :: September 25, 2009

Posted Friday, September 25 2009 @ 12 PM

“Jesus Christ is not merely the means of our rescue from damnation; he is the goal of our salvation. . . . He is not merely the rope that pulls us from the threatening waves; he is the solid beach under our feet, the air in our lungs, and the beat of our heart, and the warm sun on our skin, and the song in our ears, and the arms of our beloved.” ~ John Piper

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Reminder: World Missions Forum
Tim Challies' Free Stuff Fridays
Video: Words on Devotional Walk
The McDonaldization of America

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - I'm excited to have Charlie Armstrong teaching us this week on worldviews, and boy, he has some detailed (yet excellent) preparation instructions for us! If you only randomly check the Builders Blog before Sundays, this is definitely the week to check. Go on over to the blog. You can do it!
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be finishing up the Proverbs series this week, and we'll be celebrating the Lord's Table as a church family.

Reminder: World Missions Forum

I posted this last week, but I wanted to remind you of this awesome opportunity:

On Saturday, October 3 Dr. Tim Sisk, the Chair and Professor of World Missions and Evangelism at Moody Bible Institute will be presenting a forum on world missions. During the 2 sessions he will be discussing how the gospel has spread over the last 100 years in Africa, South America, and Asia, the state of global evangelism, and what remains to be done in missions. There will be plenty of opportunity for interaction during the sessions and during the meal. If you are interested in attending please sign up at the Ministry Opportunity Table in the foyer or in ABF. Childcare will be provided.

Tim Challies' Free Stuff Fridays

Yeah, I know, I'm getting this newsletter out late. My apologies. But there's always a silver lining (isn't that what they say?) . . . since its a Friday, I get to introduce you to popular blogger Tim Challies' "Free Stuff Fridays"!

Let me explain how this works:

Tim Challies gives away free stuff.
He gives it away on every Friday.

Make sense? Actually, the drawing is on Friday, and he usually gives it away on Saturday. But that wouldn't make for a good title: "Free Stuff Announced On Fridays To Be Given Away On Saturdays".

Here's a link to this week's drawing: A waterproof Bible! Deep-sea divers rejoice!

Video: Words on Devotional Walk

Obviously, there is no one right way to spend devotional time with God. But as I talk with more and more people, and as I reflect more on my own experience, I see the value in learning from other people's devotional routines/experiences. I'm studying Matt Chandler in my preaching class at seminary, and I came across this clip where Matt describes his own personal walk with Jesus Christ. I hope it encourages you and spurs you on in some way . . .

Watch the video here.

The McDonaldization of America

Fascinating. That's all I have to say. Someone set out “to determine the farthest point from a Micky Dee’s – in the lower 48 states, at least.” Check out the short article here, and make sure to check out the larger version of the map. Someone needs to plant some Golden Arches in SoDak!

ThuThursdaySepSeptember17th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 34 :: September 17, 2009

Posted Thursday, September 17 2009 @ 5 PM

[A LITTLE BIT LONGER OF A QUOTE THIS TIME, BUT WELL WORTH YOUR TIME...]
"We are the richest people ever to walk the face of the earth. Period. Yet, most of us live as though there is nothing terribly wrong in the world. We attend our kid’s soccer games, pursue our careers, and take beach vacations while 40 percent of the world’s inhabitants struggle just to eat every day. And in our own backyards, the homeless, those residing in ghettos, and a wave of immigrants live in a world outside the economic and social mainstream of North America. We do not necessarily need to feel guilty about our wealth. But we do need to get up every morning with a deep sense that something is terribly wrong with the world and yearn and strive to do something about it. There is simply not enough yearning and striving going on.” ~ Steve Corbett & Brian Fikkert

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
World Missions Forum with Dr. Tim Sisk
Lets Get Those Pictures to Sheryl!
National Geographic Photos
Best Tennis Shot Ever

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Mikel Berger will be concluding our 5-week series on Colossians. Check out the Builders blog to be best prepared.
Corporate Worship - Pastor WhiPPle will be Preaching on Parenting from the Proverbs. PrePare aPProPriately!

World Missions Forum with Dr. Tim Sisk

On Saturday, October 3 Dr. Tim Sisk, the Chair and Professor of World Missions and Evangelism at Moody Bible Institute will be presenting a forum on world missions.

During the 2 sessions he will be discussing how the gospel has spread over the last 100 years in Africa, South America, and Asia, the state of global evangelism, and what remains to be done in missions. There will be plenty of opportunity for interaction during the sessions and during the meal.

If you are interested in attending please sign up at the Ministry Opportunity Table in the foyer or in ABF. Childcare will be provided.

Lets Get Those Pictures to Sheryl!

If you haven't already, please bring a picture to class or email one to sheryl@mshodson.com for both the directory and the back board. Sheryl has a pretty long list of people who don't have pictures and people who have said they are going to send her a new one, but she doesn't have them yet. She'd really like to get this done and out soon, especially since it'll help us get to know each other better!

National Geographic Photos

Last week it was space photos, this week its nature pics . . . amazing!

Best Tennis Shot EVER

Do you watch tennis much? Well, you'll appreciate this shot much better than those who don't . . . wait a minute . . . no, you'll pretty much appreciate this no matter who you are. Reminds me of a shot I once had, except for mine didn't make it to the net. Actually, I'm not sure I even made contact with the ball. I think I ended up hurting myself pretty badly in the process.

Watch the shot [HT VitaminZ]

SatSaturdaySepSeptember12th2009 Welcome, Mr. Adam Rummel!

Posted Saturday, September 12 2009 @ 10 PM

Andy and Emily Rummel welcomed their son, Adam Paul Rummel, into the world on Friday morning at 12:31 AM. Adam is 19 1/4 inches long and 7lbs 6oz.

The best way we can congratulate them is by helping them out with meals, which is where you come in!

To access their personal CareCalendar site,
visit http://carecalendar.org/logon/22607 and enter the following
information in the appropriate spaces:

CALENDAR ID: 22607
SECURITY CODE: 4661

Thanks in advance for serving the Rummels!

ThuThursdaySepSeptember10th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 33 :: September 10, 2009

Posted Thursday, September 10 2009 @ 5 PM

"The gospel word and the gospel community are closely connected. The word creates and nourishes the community, while the community proclaims and embodies the word." ~ Tim Chester & Steve Timmis

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Hubble Telescope Pics
Chevy Chase does Flamenco

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - We have been learning together from the book of Colossians for the past few weeks, and the plans are for Mikel to take the next 2 weeks to finish up. Check out the blog to see how you can prepare.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be continuing in the study of Proverbs, this week building on Proverbs 22:15. Also, there's a good chance you'll be able to hear from the Humphreys and meet Ion for the first time!

Hubble Telescope Pics

We all need to gaze in awe now and then . . .

Chevy Chase does Flamenco

Have you seen The Three Amigos? For your sake, I hope you have. Another blog I read highlighted this short clip of Chevy Chase performing some flamenco music. I really don't know why I'm putting it in this newsletter . . . probably because it made me laugh?

FriFridaySepSeptember4th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 32 :: September 4, 2009

Posted Friday, September 04 2009 @ 1 AM

"We need fellowship with others to be alone safely. We need solitude to be with others meaningfully." ~ Mike Bullmore

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Modern Day Foot-washing
All is Not Well: Famine in Ethiopia
Little Kid Parallel Parking

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Mikel is taking 5 weeks to walk us through the amazing book of Colossians, and this Sunday will be week 3. Check out the Builders Blog to read Mikel's comments. We'll also hear from another church ministry - what they're all about, and what we can do.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is continuing in his study on the book of Proverbs, this week tackling the topic of foolishness. As one who tends to be skilled in this area, I'm looking forward to see what God's Word has to say to me. How about you?
Family Gathering - This will be a time of singing, greeting new church family members, hearing stories from each other of God's mighty acts in and through us, and remembering Christ around the Lord's Table. Oh, and we'll have an ice cream social. With ice cream. Lots of it.

Modern Day Foot-Washing

Although extremely hard to watch at times, you need to watch this video. I like Jason Kovacs' 3 responses:

I am speachless.
Lord, please remove every jigger from the face of this earth that causes this kind of pain!
Lord, move your church to go and do what this group did in your name!
Amen.

All is Not Well: Famine in Ethiopia

From The Independent:

International aid agencies fear that the levels of death and starvation last seen 24 years ago, are set to return to the Horn of Africa. Paul Rodgers reports:

The spectre of famine has returned to the Horn of Africa nearly a quarter of a century after the world's pop stars gathered to banish it at Live Aid, raising £150m for relief efforts in 1985. Millions of impoverished Ethiopians face the threat of malnutrition and possibly starvation this winter in what is shaping up to be the country's worst food crisis for decades.

Little Kid Parallel Parking

Mad skills on the Power Wheels:

TueTuesdayAugAugust25th2009 Special Edition: The 2009 Builders Retreat

Posted Tuesday, August 25 2009 @ 5 PM

The Builders Retreat is this Friday and Saturday, and its shaping up to be a doozy! [editor's note: not quite sure what a "doozy" is or does, but it seemed to fulfill the desired sentiment]

For those who have not signed up yet or are on the fence about going, I wanted to put the opportunity in front of you one more time. This retreat is one of the best ways for you to connect with each other - and why not play some volleyball, eat some good food, and slide down the slip-n-slide during that connecting process? If you'd like to come, its definitely not too late. Go quickly and sign up online.

For those who are coming to the retreat, I wanted to give you some info and a schedule of events, so that you can know what's going on for planning purposes (babysitter, etc.).

As you know, our beloved former teacher, friend, and just plain good mathematical guy, Dr. Phil Mummert, will be sharing with us from the Word of God over 3 different sessions. His topic is adoption, and I've been able to see the notes - I'm stoked about what we're going to hear! His wonderful wife Laura will also be there, and she'll be providing special music and interpretive dance. Just kidding. Well, I mean she could if she wanted to. Laura? How about it?

Schedule of events:

Friday:

5 PM(ish) - arrive at Rummels; eat dinner before you come
8:30 PM - 1st Session with Phil

Saturday:

9 AM - breakfast
10 AM - 2nd Session with Phil
12:30 PM - lunch
3 PM - 3rd Session with Phil
4:30 PM(ish) - leave whenever you feel like it, within reason :-)

As you can see, the schedule leaves much free time for you to participate in whatever activity you want: play games, do the slip-n-slide, sit around the fire, ride the go-kart, sit and talk with each other, or whatever else is going on.

Here are a couple things to remember:

Your tent, overnight supplies, Bible, pen, and notebook. There will be some extra tents for you to use if you checked off that you didn't have one.
Your $10. If the money is holding you back from attending, talk to Ben.
How to get there. Here is the Rummel residence.
You're staying at someone's house. It goes without saying, but I'll say it anyway: the Rummels have graciously and generously opened their home to us, so lets be good and grateful guests. Let's leave the place looking better than when we left it.

That's about it - I'm looking forward to spending the weekend with all of you!

ThuThursdayAugAugust20th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 31 :: August 20, 2009

Posted Thursday, August 20 2009 @ 1 PM

"I have yet to meet a couple locked in hostility (and the accompanying fear, self-pity, hurt, self-righteousness) who really understood and reckoned with their motives. James 4:1–3 teaches that cravings underlie conflicts. Why do you fight? It’s not “because of my wife/husband…”—it’s because of something about you. Couples who see what rules them—cravings for affection, attention, power, vindication, control, comfort, a hassle-free life—can repent and find God’s grace made real to them, and then learn how to make peace." ~ David Powlison

In this Super-Important Mega-Vital Issue . . .

2009 Builders Retreat - Next Weekend!!
Sunday Preview
2 Important Builders Responsibilities
All is Not Well: Tears of the Saints
Video: Solution to the National Debt Crisis

2009 Builders Retreat - Next Weekend!!

This year's class retreat is just around the corner, and it is time for you to sign up! We will have a sign-up sheet going around this Sunday, but you can sign up online if you'd like. I'd recommend the online method, as that is quicker, easier to organize, and something you can do right now.

For those who are new to the class or just need a refresher course as to why we do the retreat: we view the retreat as a time to get away from everything - jobs, kids, school loads, etc. - and focus on our relationship with God and with each other. To that end, we will spend time sitting in lawn chairs, talking with each other, listening to God's Word, sitting around a camp fire, eating food, singing songs, playing water-balloon volleyball, riding the go-kart, running down a huge slip-n-slide (not quite as big as this one, but close), and many other things. Speaking for those who have gone in the past, I highly recommend coming to the retreat. To put it more bluntly: YOU SHOULD COME.

Some quick facts:

The dates are Friday and Saturday, 8/28-29.
The location is the Rummel homestead - here are directions.
The cost is $10 per person - if money is an issue, please contact Ben Whipple. We still want you to come!
You should bring: 1) a tent + any camping gear you need, 2) a Bible and notebook, 3) any games you'd like to play, and 4) probably something else that I'm forgetting.

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Mikel Berger is starting a 4-week series on the letter of Colossians. Check out the Builders Blog sometime over the weekend to be prepared for Sunday's discussion. Also, for the next 5 weeks we'll be hearing from 5 different ministries of the church, as they give us an idea of what they're doing and how we can be involved. Don't worry - its not going to be a sales pitch!
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple, as a part of the Proverbs series, is beginning a two-week message on sexuality as seen in Proverbs 5.
Amazing Race - the race is going down today! If you're in it, have fun. If you're not in it, think about how you want to congratulate Joel and me at the finish line.
Church Picnic - our annual church picnic begins at 3 PM at Ross Hills Park. Chicken fingers, anyone?

2 Important Builders Responsibilities

We have more than 2 . . . in order not to blow your minds, I'm just going to highlight 2 important ones for this coming Sunday:

Donuts - Everyone wants 'em, but no one wants to be responsible for them. Solution? Divvy up the responsibility between classes so that no one has to shoulder all the load. This season the Builders class has the responsibility for donuts. Remember that sign-up sheet we hastily mentioned last Sunday? Well, no one signed up. This was expected, considering the amount of material that was thrown at you last week, but here's the deal: we need someone to take the responsibility for this week. Any takers? Call me (425-8640) or e-mail me (ben@ksbc.net) - preferably before Sunday.
Chairs and Tables - We're partnering with the Harvesters class: they bring the tables/chairs out to the picnic, we bring them back. So we're going to need several of you to volunteer to help load up the chairs/tables, bring them back to the church, and put them away.

All is Not Well: Tears of the Saints

Last week I introduced a new feature in this newsletter, and this week the video I want to highlight is entitled Tears of the Saints. It could be called a missions promotional video, one that is designed to fire you up about the need in our world and what our response should be.

Video: Solution to the National Debt Crisis

Watch this video for a novel approach to the alleviation of our national debt. I'm surprised no one thought of this sooner!

ThuThursdayAugAugust13th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 30 :: August 13, 2009

Posted Thursday, August 13 2009 @ 5 PM

“This world may be in the proverbial handbasket. It may be circling the drain. Our bodies are indeed winding down (and more than a few of us have bodies widening downward). But our help comes from the Lord, the maker of heaven and earth, the keeper of promises. Our Redeemer lives. And one day, he will descend with a shout, and this old earth will get an extreme makeover in an eternal splash of glory, the likes of which will make the aurora borealis look like a Lite-Brite. Our sagging flesh and aching bones and slowing hearts and diseased cells will be taken from us, and we’ll get fresh legs, a freshly purified heart, and fresh lungs to breath the fresh air of the new heaven and the new earth. We’ll get fresh eyes to finally see Jesus face-to-face.” ~ Jared C. Wilson

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview: We're Back Together!
Baby Brandt
The Amazing Race: Kossuth Style
New Feature: All is Not Well
Science Dorks & Music Geek

Sunday Preview: We're Back Together!

For those who have been out of town, of if you've been sleeping through church announcement times, take note: this Sunday is the first Sunday back to our regular service schedule, which is:

8:00 AM     Worship Service: Early Edition
9:30 AM       Adult Bible Fellowship / Sunday School Hour
10:45 AM     Worship Service: Late Edition

We are super-excited to get back together as a class! Here's a rundown on this Sunday's schedule:

Combined ABF - We'll kick things off down in the sanctuary for a combined ABF, where we'll hear from Pastor Tim (and others) on a few important issues. We'll spend the first half downstairs, then we'll move back to our classroom for a time of welcome, announcements, prayer, and fellowship.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be picking up where he left off last week, diving into Proverbs 2.

Baby Brandt

Andrew Michael Brandt entered this wild and crazy world on Monday night at 7:37 PM. He weighed 7 lbs. 13 oz. and measured 20 1/2 inches. The Brandts are doing well, and they need our help with meals. Here's the care calendar info:

http://carecalendar.org/logon/20829

CALENDAR ID : 20829
SECURITY CODE : 5152

And don't forget that the Starrs still need our help!

The Amazing Race: Kossuth Style

Hopefully you all read and responded to the last e-mail, but I wanted to remind you again of this awesome opportunity to support the Sabens family. You can check out all the information on Facebook.

Its coming up soon! Sign up this Sunday!

New Feature: All is Not Well

I'm going to be including a new feature in the weekly newsletter entitled "All is Not Well". The singular purpose of this feature is to remind us that we live in a sin-cursed world, one that eagerly and anxiously awaits the time it will be set free from its bondage (Rom. 8:18-25).

We spend much of our time trying to insulate ourselves from these signs of the curse, yet I'm convinced that we need to face them with open eyes. As we face them, we gain perspective on the world, we are humbled and broken by the overwhelming "wrongness" of it all, we are moved to compassion, we look to Christ as the ultimate Reconciler of all things, and we cry out for him to come quickly. In short, these moments slap us in the face and wake us up from our sheltered, creaturely comfort-smothered existences.

The tendency will be to skip over these videos, because who wants a downer moment in the middle of their day? I hope you don't do that. Ask God to use these moments to spur you to great compassion and action for his glory.

Today's video: Pray for Southern Sudan

Science Dorks & Music Geek

I found this video to be immensely satisfying, in a weird sort of way. This might be a good warm-up exercise to do during a Sunday morning worship service . . .

TueTuesdayAugAugust11th2009 SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT: The Amazing Race Needs You!!

Posted Tuesday, August 11 2009 @ 5 PM

Read below about a special way you can help out with the Sabens family's adoption:

NEWS ALERT!

We need more teams to compete in the Amazing Race! The more teams there are, the more fierce the competition (and the more money raised to go towards bringing Olya home to the Sabens family)!

Folks, this is a race that anyone can do! Great feats of physical strength and endurance are not required - in fact, common sense, cunning, and timing will be of the most help. Spend 3-4 hours of your time having a ball while helping out a family who is adopting.

Race Day is Sunday, August 23. All teams will end up at the church picnic, so you won't even have to miss all of that!

And if you're worried about raising the $100, don't! Many people have expressed willingness to sponsor teams, but they haven't been asked! It would only take $10 from 10 families to get you racing.

At this time, due to a generous donation, we are able to offer $20 in sponsorship money to the first 5 teams that respond to this email!
Email or call today! The race is only 2 weeks away!

Contact Nikkii Carlisle at nikkii.carlisle@gmail.com
or (765) 447-0823

Folks, there are a million reasons for you to jump on this opportunity, but some of you might have heard that Joel Bergman and I (Ben) have joined our considerable forces for the purpose of total domination. You might be afraid to join because of that.

Let me assure you - you should be afraid. But don't let that stop you! Consider the wonderful lessons learned from being humbled through defeat! Count your blessings that you could be numbered among the masses who have been conquered by the Joel/Ben powerhouse! Please throw yourself into this competition wholeheartedly, so that Joel and I can benefit from your valiant - yet ultimately futile - efforts at victory.

Also - you don't need to be a Kossuth member, attender, or general church-goer in order to participate. What this means is that you can partner up with that neighbor, co-worker, or family member that you've been working hard to build a relationship with for the sake of the Gospel. No matter how you stack it, this opportunity is PURE GOLD!

MonMondayAugAugust10th2009 Meals for the Starrs

Posted Monday, August 10 2009 @ 9 PM

Alexa Jo Starr was born this morning at 8:52am weighing in at 7lbs 5oz!

We want to start bringing them meals next Monday. To access Daryl and Allison Starr's personal CareCalendar site, visit http://carecalendar.org/logon/20691 and enter the following information in the appropriate spaces:

CALENDAR ID : 20691
SECURITY CODE : 8964

Thanks everyone!

ThuThursdayAugAugust6th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 29 :: August 6, 2009

Posted Thursday, August 06 2009 @ 8 PM

“If you want to judge how well a person understands Christianity, find out how much he makes of the thought of being God’s child, and having God as his Father. If this is not the thought that prompts and controls his worship and prayers and his whole outlook on life, it means that he does not understand Christianity very well at all." ~ J.I. Packer

In this issue . . .

An Indirect Way to help out with the Furniture Giveaway
KSBC Open
Aradhna Hosting Opportunity
2009 Builders' Retreat Tentative Schedule
Taco Bell's New Green Menu

Making Taco Salad:
An indirect way to help out with the Furniture Giveaway

Builders one and all: here is an urgent request! Read on without delay!!

Sorry for the late notice, but we wanted to let you know of a service opportunity for the Builder's class! August 10th (Monday) the Builder's class will be serving dinner for the workers who are coming up to help get everything ready for the furniture give-away and help out at the International Salt and Light house. We have been told to expect anywhere from 25-45 people, so we are planning for the higher number. There are two ways in which we are asking the class to help:

1.) Prepare and serve food! :) We have the kitchen reserved from 1-7 p.m. on the 10th. The meal is Taco Salad. We will start preparing at 3:30 p.m. Dinner will start at 6 p.m. Afterward we will need to clean-up.

2.) The workers will be bringing some money for food, however, it would also help out in the international student ministry if people from the class would be willing to purchase and donate food. If anyone wants to donate food, please let us know by noon on Saturday. We also ask that the food be in the refrigerator at Kossuth by Sunday morning. Here is what we have estimated we will need for the dinner -- we have broken the amounts into smaller sizes so that no one person would need to bring all of a certain item:

5 lbs ground beef (4)
1-lb. bag tortilla chips (10)
5 lbs shredded cheese
5 heads lettuce
5 sweet onions
10-12 tomatoes
10-oz. jar salsa (4)
12-oz. can refried beans (5)
1 large container taco seasoning
8 oz. tub sour cream (4)
2 watermelon
Desserts (about 3)

If you are able to come help on the 10th, or want to donate food, please e-mail Carrie at cferguson@ksbc.net, or call 448-1620 (church office) or 570-933-0233 (cell).

Thanks!
Carrie Ferguson, Sarah Fehrman, and Katie Watson

KSBC Open

Here is another urgent note for all those golfers out there, from Pastor Whipple. Note that you need to reply to him by today. I bet he'd be fine with tomorrow morning as well.

Fellow duffers,

I am thinking of getting a bunch of guys from KSBC together this Sunday afternoon to play some golf . . . I mean worship in the great outdoors by visiting the new family, the Greens . . . a family gathering of sorts. Maybe tee off around 3 or 4PM . . . depending on how many play do a little best ball team competition. A DVD of the best of my sermon highlights could be incentive for the winners.

Are you interested/available?

Let me hear from you by the end of Thursday so I have a day or so to get some times lined up . . . I’m thinking of playing at the Ravines.

Blessings . . . dw
Temporary KSBC Open Chairman

Aradhna Hosting Opportunity

As an outreach to the Indian community we are bringing Aradhna to Purdue. The band is composed of four men who capture the beauty and dignity of india's bhajan devotional melodies with music that blends east and west. We are in need of some housing for these men. It would be a great opportunity to be able to learn more about the mission God has called them to and to show them some good KSBC hospitality! So if you have some space available at your house on September 25 and would like to have a few extra guests please let Joel or Cara Brovont know if you are interested in hosting them.

jcbrovont@gmail.com or 765.296.5785

2009 Builders' Retreat Tentative Schedule

As we are in the midst of planning for this year's retreat, we thought it'd be good to keep you in the know as to what we'll be doing. Here is a tentative schedule, along with basic information, to whet your appetite:

Friday
5pm--come anytime; eat dinner before you come
8:30pm--1st lesson (Phil Mummert is speaker)

Saturday
9am --- breakfast
10am ---2nd lesson
12:30pm----lunch
3pm---3rd lesson

Drinks will be provided.

For breakfast:
OJ
Milk
Coffee
Breakfast Casserole (bake 2 different recipes? if you know a good one we can make it)
Bagels/crm cheese

Lunch:
Tacos
Chips
Mexican Rice?? --- I dont really know if we need something extra or not.

Things for people to bring:
Tent
Lawn chairs
Bible
Snacks to share
games (slipnslide, volleyball, frisbe golf, and cornhole provided)
(waterballoons, bocce ball, hillbilly golf, cards, frisbe, board games are some examples of what you could bring.)

There will be tents available for single guys and girls.

Remember that the cost this year is only $10. This is a 50% savings from last year! Which means that last year was $20. I did that in my head!

In case you forgot - the retreat is Friday and Saturday, 8/28 and 8/29. It's gonna be great!

Taco Bell's New Green Menu

I've come to really enjoy the videos coming from The Onion. Here's another one - the title says it all.

ThuThursdayJulJuly23rd2009 Vol. 2 Issue 28 :: July 23, 2009

Posted Thursday, July 23 2009 @ 11 PM

“The object of the work of redemption is not limited to the salvation of individual sinners, but extends itself to the redemption of the world, and to the organic reunion of all things in heaven and on earth under Christ as their original head." ~ Abraham Kuyper

In this issue . . .

Shower for the Bests: This Sunday!
Sunday Preview
2009 Builders Retreat
ABF Care Transition
Video: Dancin' Down the Aisle
New Piper Book - Free Download

Shower for the Bests: THIS Sunday!!

Ladies, join Eva in celebrating the anticipated arrival of Baylee Shianne Best. The shower will be held directly following the morning worship service on Sunday. Matt and Eva are registered at Wal-Mart and Babies-R-Us/Toys-R-Us. Please feel free to come even if you did not get a chance to sign up. Thanks!

Sunday Preview

Institutes - We're winding down the Summer Institutes . . . only 3 more to go!
Corporate Worship - Ben Whipple and Dave Nannery will be team-teaching - you can call them Nano-Whip. They'll be preaching on the book of Judges, specifically dealing with certain episodes in the lives of Gideon and Samson.
Best Shower

2009 Builders Retreat

Another reminder: put the Builders retreat on your calendar ASAP!! It is on Friday evening and Saturday, August 28 and 29. The cost this year has been cut in half - its only $10 per person!

Look for more details to come in the future.

ABF Care Transition

Sheryl Hodson is transitioning to ABF Care Coordinator. Make sure to let her know of any care needs at sheryl@mshodson.com.

Be on the lookout for baby meal sign ups for the Brandts and the Starrs.

Video: Dancing Down the Aisle

Jared Kempson passed this video on to me . . . pretty awesomely sweet, don't you think? The only thing that could have improved it is if someone would have done the worm. But hey, no one's perfect. Enjoy this wedding video!

New Piper Book - Free Download

I have immensely enjoyed the first several books from John Piper's The Swans Are Not Silent series, a set of mini-biographies grouped around a central theme. Each book in the series consists of three of these mini-biographies.

Piper just came out with another book in the series - Filling Up the Afflictions of Christ. The people at Desiring God ministries really know how to be generous, as they are offering the entire book free as an online download. Its no physical hard copy, but its the exact same material found in the book. I would strongly recommend that you pick this book up.

FriFridayJulJuly17th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 27 :: July 17, 2009

Posted Friday, July 17 2009 @ 5 PM

“The holiest Christians are not those most concerned about holiness as such, but whose minds and hearts and goals and purposes and love and hope are most fully focused on our Lord Jesus Christ.” ~ J.I. Packer

In this Issue . . .

Rummel Slip N Slide Party TOMORROW!!!
Sunday Preview
Shower for the Bests: July 26
Moving Help Needed
Garage Sale Update: A Note from Tonya

Rummel Slip N Slide Party TOMORROW!!!

Just in case you forgot, the Rummels want you to come over tomorrow for some serious slipping and sliding!! Here's a note from Andy:

We are going to be going down the 120 FT Slip N Slide as well as playing volleyball, cornhole, and other games on Saturday, July 18th, starting after 3:00 at our house. If you would like to stay for supper, around 6ish, please bring a few $ to chip in for Buck Creek Pizza. Drinks will be provided and if you would like to bring a side or dessert that would be great. Please let me know if you have any questions.

Andy & Emily Rummel
6275 E 450 N
Lafayette, IN 47905
765-589-3703

Sunday Preview

Institutes - Attend the Institute class of your choice . . . we only have a few more weeks left, and then we'll be meeting together again! I'm looking forward to it.
Corporate Worship - Paul Briggs will be preaching this Sunday from Isaiah 64, an awesome passage describing the LORD God and his workings. Give it a read or two before Sunday to prepare your heart . . .

Shower for the Bests: July 26

Ladies, join us in celebrating the anticipated arrival of Baylee Shianne Best. The shower will be held directly following the morning worship service. Matt and Eva are registered at Wal-Mart and Babies-R-Us/Toys-R-Us. Please RSVP in the foyer if you plan on attending. Thanks!

Moving Help Needed

Fellow Builders member Katie Watson and Sarah Fehrman need help moving! Check out their e-mail below:

Hi All,

Sarah and I are moving July 31st (a Friday) and we are asking for help lifting boxes/furniture and some clean-up. We are also looking for someone who is checked out to drive the Kossuth box truck and willing to help us with that. If you are free to help, we plan to start loading things up around noon. We can't get the key to the new apartment until 1p.m., but we have to be completely out of our current apartment by 6 p.m. If you can help us for any length of time during that frame, we would greatly appreciate it! We will have snacks and sandwiches at the new apartment after 6p.m.

Our address now is 1716 N. 9th St. Rd, Apt 12, Lafayette, IN 47904. We are moving to Horizon drive in West Lafayette.

My cell is 731-431-8738
Sarah's cell is 812-584-0197

Thanks,
Katie Watson

Garage Sale Update: A Note from Tonya

"The rummage sale went rather well. We had a GREAT day on Friday making over $600. Saturday was quite a bit lower because of a lot of rain throughout the day. We ended up with a total just over $700. We also had several things left over. My mom is planning to use the leftover stuff to try again for me in August/September sometime even though I won’t be around.

I do want to thank everyone in the Builders’ Class and the church in general for all their work with donating, gathering, pricing, and delivering items. Your encouragement is GREATLY appreciated!"

ThuThursdayJulJuly9th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 26 :: July 9, 2009

Posted Thursday, July 09 2009 @ 11 PM

"You are not under law but under grace." Romans 6:14
If I am not under grace but under law, then the burning issue in my life moment by moment is, Am I sinning?
If I am not under law but under grace, then the burning issue in my life moment by moment is, Am I forgiven?
~ Ray Ortlund

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
July Forecast: Showers!
A Few Videos

Sunday Preview

Institutes - Week 6 is here!
Corporate Worship - Randy Richner, our missionary to Brazil, will be preaching.
Brandt Baby Shower - 11:45 AM

July Forecast: Showers!

Brandt Baby Shower THIS Sunday / July 12- 11:45 AM
It's a BOY! Jon and Annie are registered at Babies-R-Us and Target. Guys, join Jon (and his guy family members) for lunch "out" too!

Best Baby Shower-It's a Girl! Sun., July 26; 11:45 AM
Planning for the Best's baby shower is underway, and it is a team effort. Our class is heading up the decorating. If you are interested in helping, please contact Nancy Borg (peanutrunner@gmail.com / 427-4791)

A Few Videos

One of the blogs I frequent, Take Your Vitamin Z, often passes along interesting videos. Here are 3 that I've recently enjoyed:

No One Laughs At God . . . - I'm not sure if I even like the song, but the lyrics are fascinating. Oh, and the video's kindof weird.
You Don't Want to Play this Guy in HORSE - not that impressive at first, but gets crazier . . .
Are Violent Video Games Adequately Preparing Children for the Apocalypse? - An Onion production. Need I say more?

FriFridayJulJuly3rd2009 Correct about Tonya's Garage Sale

Posted Friday, July 03 2009 @ 1 PM

I had the dates wrong for the events related to Tonya's garage sale.

Pricing and packing is Wed. the 8th at 8pm.

Driving the items to Royal Center is Thursday the 9th in the evening, or Friday the 10th in the early morning.

If you can help price and pack or drive, please contact Nancy (peanutrunner@gmail.com or 427-4791).

Thanks everyone!

-Mikel

FriFridayJulJuly3rd2009 Vol. 2 Issue 25 :: July 3, 2009

Posted Friday, July 03 2009 @ 9 AM

"They all say the 'the ordinary reader does not want Theology; give him plain practical religion.' I have rejected their advice. I do not think the ordinary reader is such a fool. Theology means 'the science of God,' and I think any man who wants to think about God at all would like to have the clearest and most accurate ideas about Him which are
available." ~ C.S. Lewis

In this issue . . .

Cookout at the Hodsons
Garage Sale for Tonya
Sunday Preview
Baby Showers!
Dr. Borg

Garage Sale Update

Don't forget to bring your donations to church June 28-July 9 to assist with the garage sale that Tonya Small's mom will be having in Royal Center, IN.
Can you help price & pack items? - Wed., July 9, at 8 pm.
Can you help drive? - Help drive garage sale items to Royal Center, IN (about 45 min. away) on Thurs., July 10 in the evening or Fri. morning, July 11 (6:30 AM).

If you can help price and pack or drive, please contact Nancy (peanutrunner@gmail.com or 427-4791).

Cookout at the Hodsons

The Hodsons will be hosting a wild and crazy cookout/party at their house this Saturday, July 4th, from 4-10 PM. This is a doozy of a shindig, so you definitely want to come!

Need more details? Here's the description on Facebook:

Sunday Preview

Institutes - Week 5 is upon us. I hope you all are benefiting from the institute class you are attending. And if you haven't been attending one, it's not to late to start.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is on vacation and I honestly don't know who is filling the pulpit this weekend. I bet whoever it is will read from the Bible and talk about Jesus. That's all you really need to know anyway.

Baby Showers

There are a lot of babies coming in the next few months! Here are the details about a couple of showers.

Best Baby Shower-It's a Girl! Sun., July 26; 11:45 AM
Planning for the Best's baby shower is underway, and it is a team effort. Our class is heading up the decorating. If you are interested in helping, please contact Nancy Borg (peanutrunner@gmail.com / 427-4791)

Brandt Baby Shower-It's a Boy! / Sun., July 12; 11:45 AM
Guys, try to save the date too, to join Jon for lunch "out" during the shower.
Also, Jon and Annie are registered at Babies-R-Us and Target.

Dr. Borg

Congrats to Matt who passed his dissertation defense on Thursday morning! Be sure to congratulate him the next time you see him. And now that he's a doctor, you should really ask him to look at that thing on your back that's been bugging you for awhile.

SunSundayJunJune28th2009 July 4th Cookout at the Hodsons!

Posted Sunday, June 28 2009 @ 10 PM

I neglected to mention this event in last week's newsletter. How could I possibly forget this one!?!

The Hodsons will be hosting a wild and crazy cookout/party at their house this Saturday, July 4th, from 4-10 PM. This is a doozy of a shindig, so you definitely want to come! [If you're in town, that is. I won't be - and I'm bitter]

Need more details? Here's the description on Facebook:

Matt and Sheryl will be providing Burgers and Hot Dogs and Lemonade. They need you to RSVP so we can plan on how much food to make. Please bring a side dish if you're coming. We plan on eating around 5:30.
There will be a a volleyball net set up along with other outdoor activities. If you have a favorite outdoor game that you would like to play, bring it along.
Towards the evening we will have a campfire and fireworks show. If you would like to bring some fireworks to contribute to the fun - feel free.
We look forward to seeing you all there and catching up with what you've been doing this summer.

Did you catch the part about RSVPing? Important thing to remember. The easiest way is to RSVP on Facebook, but you can also and let them know that you'll be coming.

ThuThursdayJunJune25th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 24 :: June 25, 2009

Posted Thursday, June 25 2009 @ 8 PM

"Often the doctrine of 'Christ for me' appears common, well known, having nothing new in it; and I am tempted to pass it by and go to some scripture more taking. This is the devil again -- a red-hot lie. 'Christ for us' is ever new, ever glorious. 'Unsearchable riches of Christ' -- an infinite object, and the only one for a guilty soul." ~ Andrew A. Bonar

In this issue . . .

2 Awesome Service Opportunities This Sunday
Sunday Preview
Lots 'o Builders Stuff
What's Going On With the Magnusons?
MacCrastiNooma: 3 Random Videos

2 Awesome Service Opportunities This Sunday

Hi Builders folks! Here are two opportunities for you to flex your sacrificial, joyful service muscles on this coming Sunday, 6/28:

David Risch needs help moving - David is moving to a different apartment in the same complex that he is currently living at, and he could use some help! He is looking to move sometime on Sunday afternoon or evening. I don't have the specifics, so if you can help him out, e-mail him for more details (drisch76@yahoo.com).
Feeding the homeless - Jared Kempson has been asked to help cook and serve a meal for 65-80 homeless and needy @ Trinity United Methodist Church this Sunday at noon. He's had several people back out on him, and he would love some help from the Builders class if anyone is available. If you are interested, please contact Jared (jareandbecc@gmail.com) ASAP.

Sunday Preview

Institutes - Week 4 is upon us. Summer is moving by quickly!
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be finishing up the series on the love of God, working from Hosea 11 as a concluding text. Come ready to reflect on what we've learned over the past several weeks and how we can respond to what we've learned.

Lots 'o Builders Stuff

We have several Builders-related announcements to make - PLEASE READ THEM!!!

Best Baby Shower-It's a Girl! Sun., July 26; 11:45 AM
Planning for the Best's baby shower is underway, and it is a team effort. Our class is heading up the decorating. If you are interested in helping, please contact Nancy Borg (peanutrunner@gmail.com / 427-4791)

Brandt Baby Shower-It's a Boy! / Sun., July 12; 11:45 AM
Guys, try to save the date too, to join Jon for lunch "out" during the shower.
Also, Jon and Annie are registered at Babies-R-Us and Target.

Tonya Small will be in the U.S. for a visit; she will arrive Saturday. Don't forget to start bringing in your garage sale donations this Sun.-Wed., July 9.

The 2009 Builders Retreat at the Rummels / August 28-29 Save the dates! Phil Mummert will be speaking this year, and the price has been slashed in half from last year - $10 per person! Look for more info in the near future.

Slip 'n Slide Party at the Rummels / July 18 Come on out to the Rummels for some fun on the slip 'n slide slope.

What's Going On With the Magnusons?

Jesse, Amber, and the boys are home! Our continued prayers are appreciated as the transition time is in full swing. Check out their blog for the latest...

Also, check out the Magnuson Care Calendar if you'd like to take them a meal.

To access The Magnusons's personal CareCalendar site,
visit http://www.carecalendar.org/logon/18075 and enter the following
information in the appropriate spaces:

CALENDAR ID : 18075
SECURITY CODE : 2895

MacCrastiNooma: 3 Random Videos

Can Your PC Do This? - A demonstration of the superiority of Macs over PCs. My model must have been a generation before this one . . . [HT Zach Nielsen]
Procrastination Video - pretty cool use of stop motion video + post-it notes.
NOOMA: Corner - Although I don't like everything this guy does, this is a good use of 10 minutes of your life.

ThuThursdayJunJune18th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 23 :: June 18, 2009

Posted Thursday, June 18 2009 @ 10 PM

"Your danger and mine is not that we become criminals, but rather that we become respectable, decent, commonplace, mediocre Christians. The twentieth-century temptations that really sap our spiritual power are the television, banana cream pie, the easy chair and the credit card. The Christian wins or loses in those seemingly innocent little moments of decision." ~ Raymond C. Ortlund, Sr.

In this issue . . .

Brandt Baby Shower
Magnuson Update
Garage Sale Update
Carrie Needs Help Moving!
President Obama the Fly Killer

Brandt Baby Shower

The baby shower for Jon and Annie is a little less than a month away, July 12, following the service. The college students, their small group, and the Builders' Class are working together on this. If you could help in one of the ways listed below, please contact Nancy Borg (peanutrunner@gmail.com / 427-4791).

3 doz. small (snack-size) wheat rolls
2 lb. of strawberries
6 kiwis
50 count of thank you cards
can help tear-down after the shower, approx. 2:30ish on Sun., July 12 (We could use guys too!)

Magnuson Update

Let's continue to pray for Jesse and Amber, as well as Emet and Jamin, as they travel home from Ethiopia Friday-Saturday. They will have famiy in town for the first week they are home to help care for them; a care calendar will be available in the next newsletter (or sooner if needed) for meals and any other needs.

Garage Sale Update

Don't forget to bring your donations to church June 28-July 9 to assist with the garage sale that Tonya Small's mom will be having in Royal Center, IN.
Can you help price & pack items? - Wed., July 9, at 8 pm.
Can you help drive? - Help drive garage sale items to Royal Center, IN (about 45 min. away) on Thurs., July 10 in the evening or Fri. morning, July 11 (6:30 AM).

If you can help price and pack or drive, please contact Nancy (peanutrunner@gmail.com or 427-4791).

Carrie Needs Help Moving!

Carrie Ferguson needs our help! She is moving on Saturday, June 27th, and she could use some extra hands to help her move her stuff. If you can help, please contact Carrie at cferguson@ksbc.net.

President Obama the Fly Killer

Think what you want to about President Obama - did you know he has a vicious side to him that actually delights in killing houseflies? Believe it. Read the article and watch the video here.

ThuThursdayJunJune11th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 22 :: June 11, 2009

Posted Thursday, June 11 2009 @ 1 PM

"Love begets a likeness between the mind loving and the object beloved . . . A mind filled with the love of Christ as crucified . . . will be changed into his image and likeness." ~ John Owen

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Magnuson Update
Brandt Baby Shower
HGCF Meal: Thanks!
Need a Garage Sale?

Sunday Preview

Summer Institutes - I trust all of you enjoyed the class you attended last week. If for some reason you did not attend, its not too late! Please, please, PLEASE consider attending one of the institutes this summer. Check out the classes and their descriptions here.
Corporate Worship - 5 people are getting baptized during our worship service!! Come ready to rejoice in the power of the Gospel in these folks' lives, as well as worship our God and Savior as we reflect on his saving power.

Magnuson Update

Continue to pray for Jesse and Amber, as well as Emet and Jamin during this time of travel and transtion. Jesse leaves this Saturday and all are expected to arrive back in town from Ethiopia the following weekend. They will have family here the first week they are home to help care for them. Meals and any other care opportunities will begin the week of June 28. Please be on the lookout for a care calendar soon.

Brandt Baby Shower

Ladies, don't forget to mark your calendars for a baby shower in celebration of Jon and Annie Brandt's little boy that is due in August. It will be directly following the morning service (11:30 ish) on July 12th. The Brandts are registered at Target and Babies-R-Us.

HGCF Meal: Thanks!

Thanks to the many of you who donated food and/or time to help with last week's HGCF meal. The pancake dinner and time of mingling with these hurting families went well. Thanks for all your help!

Need a Garage Sale?

The Builder's Class has the opportunity to assist Tonya Small’s Mom with a garage sale with proceeds to be sent to Tonya's missionary account. Donations will be collected in the foyer from Sunday, June 28 – Wednesday, July 9.

Donations of gently used or new clothes, toys, kitchenware, craft & seasonal items, and linens are welcome. No furniture donations, please. [Got Furniture? Furniture Give-Away; Contact SLCF International Office 743-0610 or dgottfried@ebm.org]

Pre-pricing items prior to donating would be a huge help, but it is not necessary.

For questions, contact Nancy Borg

FriFridayJunJune5th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 21 :: June 5, 2009

Posted Friday, June 05 2009 @ 10 AM

"Revival is Jesus bringing the fulness of His life into the emptiness of ours. For every lack in us there is a corresponding grace in Him. He is light for our darkness, life for our death, bread for our hunger, living water for our thirst, rest for our striving, wisdom of God for our foolishness and fellowship for our loneliness." ~ Stanley Voke

In this issue . . .

Summer at Kossuth
Sunday Preview
HGCF Meal this Tuesday
A Note from Jo Jones
Service Project for Tonya Small
Following the Magnusons in Ethiopia
A Little Brian Regan: Look Out for the Me-Monster!
Rejoicing with the Borgs

Summer at Kossuth

Hopefully your calendars are already marked, but this Sunday begins our summer schedule at Kossuth. Our regular ABFs will not be meeting - instead, our Summer Institutes will be taking place up through the 2nd Sunday in August. Here are the various classes that are being offered this year:

Overview of the Bible
A Lamp to my Feet
The Holy Spirit of God
Christians in a Collapsing World (2 Timothy)
Parenting: Raise Them to Release Them

For a description of each class, go here.

Another big change is the time - Institutes will begin at 9:00 AM, and our one summer worship service will begin at 10:15 AM.

Sunday Preview

Institutes (9:00 AM)
Corporate Worship (10:15 AM) - Pastor Whipple will be continuing the series on God's love, preaching from Romans 8.
Family Gathering - Come back in the evening to sing, do some family business, hear from Tonya Small via Skype, and remember Christ/look forward to his return through the Lord's Supper.

HGCF Meal This Tuesday

Just a few more people...
This Tuesday, June 9, is the next opportunity for the Builders to host the HGCF meal. We are still in need of 3-4 individuals, couples, or familiess who could join the families from 5:30-6:15 to eat with them, talk with them, take an interest in their lives and the lives of their children, and be a light for Christ to them. If you are able to help in this way or have other questions, please contact Nancy Borg at peanutrunner@gmail.com.

A Note From Jo Jones

Jo Jones is a satellite member of our class who is a marine stationed in Iraq. She wrote this e-mail as a response to the card we sent her:

I wanted to thank you all so much for your greeting card! I can't tell you how encouraged I was to receive it; I'm pretty sure I cried, in fact. I carry it around with me now as a reminder of God and His grace and the family of believers.

Some of you have seen me every once in a blue moon while I'm at home on a short vacation from military life. I'm coming home in September for about two weeks, and hope to meet or see a lot of you then. Unfortunately, for now, we'll have to settle for email.

In the meantime, please let me know how things are going and how I can be praying for you.

englishteawithmilk@yahoo.com

Thank you so much, again! God Bless you!

Much love in Christ,
Jo Jones

Service Project for Tonya Small

The Builder's Class has the opportunity to assist Tonya Small’s Mom with a garage sale with proceeds to be sent to Tonya's missionary account. Donations will be accepted from Sun., June 28 – Wed. July 9. Please leave the items on the table near Rm. 110.

Donations of gently used or new clothes, toys, kitchenware, craft & seasonal items, and linens are welcome. No furniture donations, please. [Got Furniture? Furniture Give-Away; Contact SLCF International Office 743-0610 or dgottfried@ebm.org]

Pre-pricing items prior to donating would be a huge help, but it is not necessary.

For questions, contact Nancy Borg- peanutrunner@gmail.com / 427-4791

Follow the Magnusons in Ethiopia

Amber Magnuson is over in Ethiopia right now, and she has already met their two boys, Emet and Jamin. Jesse is planning on heading over on 6/13. Here are a couple things you can do for them:

Pray. They need this the most right now.
Read their blog. They are trying to update this throughout the trip, and this will also help you know how to pray for them better.
Call/E-mail Jesse with encouragement/offers of help. Jesse has a bunch of stuff to do around the house, and he could use some help. He's also thousands of miles away from his family right now!

A Little Brian Regan: Look Out for the Me-Monster!

One of my new favorite blogs - DeYoung, Restless, and Reformed - brought me back to one of my old favorite comedians - Brian Regan. Check out these two clips (especially the last one) for a laugh or two or five. You might have already seen them, but that doesn't affect their laughter value!

Rejoicing with the Borgs

Here is an e-mail Matt sent out:

Some of you know more than others about my past 5 months of job searching. I’m happy to report that I accepted a position today! I’ll be working in Dayton, OH at the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL). They’re building a Mach-6 wind tunnel, and I’m slated to be the “Mach-6 tunnel guru.” I think I’ll enjoy this job a lot. I’ll technically be working for a consulting company called Booz Allen Hamilton. They’ll contract me out to AFRL and maybe some other programs as well. We’re looking at moving mid-August and starting August 31 or so. Dayton itself isn’t the most exciting place in the world, but I think it will be a nice place to live and I’ll enjoy the work. We’ve also already been told of a couple of good churches in the area. This is a very exciting time for us!

Thanks for the prayers and encouragement as we’ve gone through this process. The Lord has been very faithful and gracious to us, and we thank him for friends like you. Please continue to pray for us, my finishing my grad work, and our transition as we come to mind.

We thank God for Matt and Nancy, and we will definitely miss them. Make sure to grab them sometime over the summer and let them know how much of an encouragement they've been to you. I'm sure taking them out for lunch/dinner/dessert wouldn't hurt either :-)

ThuThursdayMayMay28th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 20 :: May 28, 2009

Posted Thursday, May 28 2009 @ 3 PM

"Jesus does not say, 'Come to me, all you who have learned how to concentrate in prayer, whose minds no longer wander, and I will give you rest.' No, Jesus opens his arms to his needy children and says, 'Come to me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.' . . . The criteria for coming to Jesus is messiness. Come overwhelmed with life. Come with your wandering mind. Come messy." ~ Paul Miller

In this issue . . .

HGCF Meals Update
Garage Sale for Tonya Small
Sand Volleyball at the Rummels
Sunday Preview
2 Different Evangelism Approaches

HGCF Meals Update

Special thanks to those of you who donated food and/or helped serve the HGCF (organization that helps struggling families) meal this past Tuesday. As it comes to mind, please pray for these struggling families that hope for lasting change would be found in Christ (hear more from one mom who was changed, THIS SUNDAY).

We could REALLY use some more help! On Tues., June 9, our ABF will host a second HGCF meal. To serve most effectively, it seems we need people to prepare food and people to host (simply eat with your family or another individual from ABF and interact with the HGCF families who join you). We could still really use 4-5 individuals, couples, or families to host. If you're able would you please contact Nancy at peanutrunner@gmail.com.

Garage Sale for Tonya Small

Need to have garage sale? Be on the lookout for upcoming info. about how you can donate new or gently used items to a garage sale (on July 11 & 12) where all the money earned will be used to support Tonya Small (one of our ABF's satellite members/missionaries who teaches HIV/AIDS affected orphans in South Africa).

Sand Volleyball at the Rummels

The sand volleyball pit is now officially open for business! The Rummels would like to invite you out to their place this Saturday, from 4-6 PM, for some serious sand volleyball action. If you'd like to stay around afterwards for some pizza (Buck Creek?? We can only hope), bring some money to chip in.

Here are directions.

Sunday Preview

Builders - Mikel Berger will be finishing up our doctrine series by taking a look at spiritual gifts. Remember to check out the blog over the weekend sometime.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is continuing in the series on God's love.

2 Different Evangelism Approaches

In light of the recent study on evangelism that we just finished, I thought I'd share these two different evangelistic approaches with you. The first one is by way of reformed blogger Tim Challies, as he interacts with an old 1950's witnessing manual. The second one is a short video clip from Mark Driscoll, in which he discusses what humility in evangelism would look like.

By the way, make sure to pull Paul Briggs aside sometime at church and thank him for teaching our class. He did a great job! Probably one of the best ways you can thank him is by perusing his notes on the blog, reminding yourself of what he taught and asking God to help you live those truths out in your own life.

Anyways, here are the 2 approaches:

SatSaturdayMayMay23rd2009 Vol. 2 Issue 19 :: May 23, 2009

Posted Saturday, May 23 2009 @ 9 AM

Editors note: This is Mikel filling in for Ben

If you look for truth, you may find comfort in the end; if you look for comfort you will not get either comfort or truth only soft soap and wishful thinking to begin, and in the end, despair. - C.S. Lewis

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Tuesday Dinners
Looking for a roommate
Suffering in the delivery room

Sunday Preview

Builders - Matt is teaching this weekend on the Lord's Supper in the second to last installment of our doctrine series.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be continuing in his series on God's love from Psalm 13 and 77.

Tuesday Dinners

If you haven't heard, the Builders' Class has the opportunity to host not one, but two, HGCF(organization that works with struggling families) meals, Tues., May 26 and Tues., June 9. Thanks to many of you, we have all the food covered for the first meal and nearly all for the second. However, we only have three people who have volunteered to be there for various portions of the time next Tuesday evening. This first meal is a bit spur of the moment, but if you can sacrifice any time between 4:45 pm and 7:30 pm next Tues. evening, would you please contact Nancy Borg at . Lastly, be sure to mark your calendars for our next HGCF meal on June 9.

Looking for a roommate

Any single girls in the Builders class need a roommate? Via Larry DuBose, we received the following request. If you are in need of a roommate, contact Ben or Mikel for Michelle's contact information.

My name is Michelle, I'm a 22-year-old college graduate and I am coming to the Purdue University for a second Bachelor's degree and need to live closer to that area. I am currently in Essex in the UK. I would prefer my own room and absolutely want something with a washer and dryer already in place! I also need internet for school, but could probably stand to live without cable tv. I would be down for furnished or not, it doesn't really matter. I would prefer month-to-month lease and I'd have to work something out with a deposit. I am really involved in church, so another Christian would be great!

Suffering in the Delivery Room

This week my dad's cousin found out she has a tumor on her brain and she's having surgery in a few days. I ran across this today and it really hit home.

Would you not agree that there is a fundamental difference between pain in the cancer ward and agony in the delivery room? One is suffering that brings life; the other is that of death.
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Romans 8 says that our sufferings are “birth pains” that will one day give way to the sons of God being revealed.

If you are believer with cancer, then you have all the hope of eternity. Remember, our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.

FriFridayMayMay15th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 18 :: May 15, 2009

Posted Friday, May 15 2009 @ 11 AM

"We are not called to build the kingdom of glory, but to carry a cross in the kingdom of grace. To forget the cause of missions is to forget the purpose of Christ in a world still spared from destruction. The purpose of your life must be the purpose of Christ's death." ~ Edmund p. Clowney

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Sunday Soccer
A Little Help Please?
2 Videos to help you take life seriously

Sunday Preview

Builders - We are finished with Paul Briggs' excellent evangelism mini-series, and we're jumping back into the doctrine series that we started a while ago. We have 3 more weeks of that, and then its time for the Summer Institutes.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be continuing in his series on God's love from 1 John 4:7-21. Also, the children's choir will be singing for us!

Sunday Soccer

Jared Kempson had an idea. He wanted to play soccer in a soccer league. The only problem? The league cost a thousand buckaroos. Bummer! All Jared wanted to do was play soccer! As he thought about it, though, his big idea broke through the haze: why not just simply play soccer? Who needs a league? And why don't I invite everybody I can think of, from church, work, home, or wherever? And why not use this time to build relationships with non-Christians in a non-threatening environment? So, here's the official invitation, from Jared, to all of you:

Hello Soccer Fans! (And those who just want to run around for exercise.)

Since we don’t feel the need to shell out $1000 clams just to play some soccer, it’s been suggested that we just get together every Sunday afternoon at 1:30pm to play some Soccer!

Feel Free to invite friends, and bring your families, I know mine will be there enjoying a nice Sunday afternoon while “Dad” gets some exercise in.

We’re going to try the fields near Picket Park for this next Sunday [this Sunday] and see how it goes (I was told the goals there now would be left up.) (Plus it has picnic tables and extra parking.)

Bring a light and dark shirt and a Soccer ball if you have one. We’ll balance the teams and play some quality soccer. =)

I’m totally stoked about this.

Let me know if any of you have any suggestions or comments.

Let’s do this!
Peace,

Cell (765) 491-5657

Directions.

A Little Help?

If you can spare about 10-15 min. after ABF this Sunday, we have an opportunity to help set up some tables and chairs in the ministry center for a special lunch for the Ambassador Class (mostly made up of the oldest, older people :) If possible, plan to head down to the ministry center after Sunday School. Thanks so much!

2 Videos to help you take life seriously

I came across each of these at different times over the past week. One reminded me of the vastness of God's creation, the other reminded me of the frailty of human life. All in all, I was sobered up. Hopefully, they'll encourage you in the same way.

FriFridayMayMay8th2009 Reminder: Armstrongs Moving Help Needed

Posted Friday, May 08 2009 @ 9 AM

I forgot to mention this yesterday, so here's a quick reminder:

Charlie and Rachel Armstrong could use our help on Sat., May 9 at 2p.m. to help them move out of their Purdue Village Apt. (216 Nimitz Dr., Apt. 5) They will be headed back to Alaska for the summer.

Thanks!
Ben Whipple

ThuThursdayMayMay7th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 17 :: May 7, 2009

Posted Thursday, May 07 2009 @ 4 PM

"Consider him who endured from sinners such hostility against himself, so that you may not grow weary or fainthearted." ~ Hebrews 12:3

In this issue . . .

Why you should take Charlie's survey
Sunday Preview
KSBC Summer Schedule
The Expanded Bible
Builders Bowling Bonanza

Why you should take Charlie's survey

As you are already aware, Charlie Armstrong - a communications grad student at Purdue and a fellow Builder - has given us an opportunity to participate in a study on social connectedness and spiritual well-being. At the present time, however, not many of you have participated. While there are probably a host of reasons to explain this phenomenon, I want to put forth one possible reason: you don't understand the full value of this study. Regardless of whether this is where you're at or not, I'm going to attempt to give you 4 reasons why this is a valuable study, and thus, why you should take Charlie's survey.

It is valuable to your own spiritual growth -I did not finish the survey in 15-20 minutes. You know why? Because the questions caused me to examine myself - the way I am involved at Kossuth, the amount of time I pour into others, the amount of time I seek others' help, etc. In short, the survey brought my self-perceptions under intense scrutiny.* You know what I saw? I am entirely too self-dependent and disconnected. I need community much more than I like to admit. I wouldn't describe the self-scrutiny process as "fun", but I would describe it as "vital". [*Note: I also took longer because it was on a Sunday afternoon when I normally take a nap, and my mind wasn't used to still being "on". The survey can be done in 15-20 minutes.]
It is valuable to the growth of the Builders ABF - putting it quite simply, our goal as an ABF is to create a community where folks are connected to each other for the purpose of spiritual growth. That connectedness is pursued through various ways, some more important than others: Bible study, fellowship events, newsletters, service opportunities, etc. The struggle, however, comes in discerning whether these strategies are actually producing the kind of connectedness that we desire. That's where the survey comes in. By participating in this study, you will be helping our Builders group grow in our understanding of how we are connected, which will provide us with a great platform to move to greater levels of effectiveness.
It is valuable to the growth of the Kossuth family - if we grow as an ABF, then we will grow as a church. Any lessons or insights that we learn from this study can be applied to other ABFs - the whole body of Kossuth will benefit.
It is valuable to Charlie's growth - this probably doesn't even need to be mentioned, but I will anyway. By taking this survey, you are providing Charlie with more data, which in turn will make his study better, which will lead to more compelling conclusions, which will make Charlie more successful in his academic pursuits, which will ultimately lead to a completed degree, which will make for a more happy Armstrong family. Do you see how a simple choice to take a survey can have such a profound impact?

Hopefully, you're convinced of the value of this study for you, the Builders, the church, and for Charlie. If you don't have time right now, find some time that you do have and mark it on your calendar. Take the survey by following this link.

For those who work well with deadlines: Wednesday May 13 is the final date for taking the survey. That means you have 6.5 days to take the survey.

Sunday Preview

Builders - Paul Briggs will be finishing up our 5-week series on evangelism this Sunday. The series has been convicting and encouraging all at once, and I trust you're taking away a renewed sense of the power of the Gospel to change lives. As always, check out the blog to review the notes of the past weeks.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be diving back into 1 John 4:7-21, unpacking the nature of God's love and its implications for the recipients of that love (us!).

KSBC Summer Schedule

Starting on the first Sunday of June and going through the 2nd Sunday of August, we will be moving to our summer schedule:

9:00 AM - Summer Institute Classes
10:15 AM - Corporate Worship

Remember: only one worship service! The Institute sign-up sheet will be available at the welcome center this Sunday.

The Expanded Bible

A new translation, you say? An expanded Bible? What is this heresy?

Have no fear, this translation is NOT promoting the addition of the lost gospels or the apocrypha or the Left Behind series to the Bible's canon. It builds on the assumption that no translation is perfect, that all of them make interpretive decisions, and that it might be valuable to the reader to have those decision-making processes brought to light in the translation.

If you're not following, then I'll put it in another way: the folks behind this translation have offered it for free as a downloadable pdf. 'Nuff said.

I haven't put much time into looking through this translation, so I'd be interested in hearing from any of you who do look into it. What are its strengths? Weaknesses?

Download it here.

Builders Bowling Bonanza

Our fellowship event for the month of May is coming up! Here's the info:

What: TRIPLE B: Builders Bowling Bonanza!!!!
When: Saturday, May 16, 10-12 PM
Where: Market Square Lanes

You don't HAVE to RSVP but if you want to let Emily Rummel know you are coming, that would probably be good so we can get a good idea of how many lanes we will be needing. Games are $1 and shoes are $2.50.

FriFridayMayMay1st2009 Vol. 2 Issue 16 :: May 1, 2009

Posted Friday, May 01 2009 @ 12 PM

EDITOR'S NOTE: Sorry about getting 2 of these! I accidentally sent the first draft too soon, before I could format and put in all the links. Here is the final version.

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
2 Moving Opportunities
KSBC Network Study Reminder
Getting to Know You
Sports Commercial from Yesteryear

Sunday Preview

Builders - Paul Briggs will be continuing in our miniseries on evangelism - we have 2 more weeks to go, so you don't want to miss it! If you'd like to catch up on what we've learned so far, make sure to go to the blog - all the previous weeks' notes are posted.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is going to begin a whole new series based on 1 John 4:7-21, dealing with the huge concept of God's love. This should be great!
Family Gathering - Its the 1st Sunday of the month, so we're meeting in the evening at 6 PM. Our service is jam-packed: family business, baptisms, a choir mini-concert, high school graduate recognition, and a dessert fellowship afterwards. RAD!

2 Moving Opportunities

Desiring to serve others? Want to work out those tired muscles? Here are 2 opportunities to help families that are moving soon:

Alan and Carmen Gilbert

Carmen and I are moving. We will be moving next Saturday, May 2nd and we really could use some strong young men to help us. We’ll provide donuts for breakfast and pizza for lunch. So they can get free food for their help. We need help in moving the heavier large items. We’ll have the church box truck as well as other trucks and vans. But if someone has a truck I’m sure we’ll use it. We plan to start around 7:30 am and hope to have the major work done by noon or so.
Our current address is 4705 Autumn Lane North which is at the corner of Old US 231 S. and CR 500 S. next to McCutcheon HS in the Mayflower Mill subdivision. Our house is the only tri-level at the end of the cul-de-sac Our new location will be 3635 Sunnyview Drive in the Southern View subdivision which is at the corner of S. 9th St and CR 350 S. Our house is on the very back street and the last house on the south end of the drive. It is a brick ranch.

Charlie and Rachel Armstrong

Charlie and Rachel Armstrong could use our help on Sat., May 9 at 2p.m. to help them move out of their Purdue Village Apt. (216 Nimitz Dr., Apt. 5) They will be headed back to Alaska for the summer. If you can give them a hand either with carrying boxes or helping watch Eli, please email them at . They could also use some help this next week with packing or watching Eli.

These are some great opportunities to serve the body of Christ. If you've got some time, I'd encourage you to jump in!

KSBC Network Study Reminder

Along with other news, we want to remind you of the opportunity to participate in a study being conducted in the church by Charlie Armstrong. You should have received an e-mail from Charlie by now. This study—which is in the format of an online survey—looks at relationships among Kossuth attendees, as well as individuals’ experience of growing as a Christian. We believe the study will help all of us minister to each other better. We also want you to feel totally free to decide whether or not you will participate. We won’t be informed of who participates and who does not. If you would like to know more about the study or are interested in participating, you can click on this link here, or on the link in the e-mail from Charlie, or you can contact him at (765) 496-5039 or . You can also contact his advisor, Dr. Seungyoon Lee, at (765) 494-3325 or . If you have questions about the church’s approval of this study, you can contact Associate Pastor Tim Depue at (765) 448-1620 or .

One note to couples who share an e-mail: while you may get two invitations, you won't get explicit directions saying that the invitation is for both people.

Getting to Know You

Thanks for those of you who have already turned in your "Getting to Know You" forms. On Sunday, we will plan on continuing to collect this information for our classroom display. If you would like to receive the questions via email and/or you have a picture you would like us to use, please email .

Sports Commercial from Yesteryear

You know those commercials that stick with you through the years? This is one that has stuck with me. If I could be any commercial character, I'd be one of these guys . . .

FriFridayMayMay1st2009 Vol. 2 Issue 16 :: May 1, 2009

Posted Friday, May 01 2009 @ 12 PM

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
2 Moving Opportunities
KSBC Network Study Reminder
Getting to Know You
Sports Commercial from Yesteryear

Sunday Preview

Builders - Paul Briggs will be continuing in our miniseries on evangelism - we have 2 more weeks to go, so you don't want to miss it! If you'd like to catch up on what we've learned so far, make sure to go to the blog - all the previous weeks' notes are posted.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is going to begin a whole new series based on 1 John 4:7-21, dealing with the huge concept of God's love. This should be great!
Family Gathering - Its the 1st Sunday of the month, so we're meeting in the evening at 6 PM. Our service is jam-packed: family business, baptisms, a choir mini-concert, high school graduate recognition, and a dessert fellowship afterwards. RAD!

2 Moving Opportunities

Desiring to serve others? Want to work out those tired muscles? Here are 2 opportunities to help families that are moving soon:

Alan and Carmen Gilbert

Carmen and I are moving. We will be moving next Saturday, May 2nd and we really could use some strong young men to help us. We’ll provide donuts for breakfast and pizza for lunch. So they can get free food for their help. We need help in moving the heavier large items. We’ll have the church box truck as well as other trucks and vans. But if someone has a truck I’m sure we’ll use it. We plan to start around 7:30 am and hope to have the major work done by noon or so.
Our current address is 4705 Autumn Lane North which is at the corner of Old US 231 S. and CR 500 S. next to McCutcheon HS in the Mayflower Mill subdivision. Our house is the only tri-level at the end of the cul-de-sac Our new location will be 3635 Sunnyview Drive in the Southern View subdivision which is at the corner of S. 9th St and CR 350 S. Our house is on the very back street and the last house on the south end of the drive. It is a brick ranch.

Charlie and Rachel Armstrong

Charlie and Rachel Armstrong could use our help on Sat., May 9 at 2p.m. to help them move out of their Purdue Village Apt. (216 Nimitz Dr., Apt. 5) They will be headed back to Alaska for the summer. If you can give them a hand either with carrying boxes or helping watch Eli, please email them at . They could also use some help this next week with packing or watching Eli.

These are some great opportunities to serve the body of Christ. If you've got some time, I'd encourage you to jump in!

ThuThursdayAprApril23rd2009 Vol. 2 Issue 15 :: April 23, 2009

Posted Thursday, April 23 2009 @ 2 PM

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Gals' Night Tomorrow Night
HGCF Family Night
Omasan Ileleji is Having a Party!
Getting to Know You
Spotlight: A MuteMath Video

Sunday Preview

ABF - Paul Briggs will be back at it, leading us in a time of teaching and discussion on evangelism.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Depue will be preaching this week. Plus, the Schmidts will be up front to share what's going on with them.

Gals' Night Tomorrow Night

Ladies, this is your last opportunity to get in on the fun! Here are the details:

What: pottery-painting mayhem
Where: All Fired Up (Wabash Landing)
When: 9pm-12am
More info: check out the event on Facebook

HGCF Family Night

For those who were in last week's combined ABF, you heard an announcement from Donna Wilkinson about a unique opportunity Kossuthians have to help in the community. Here's the announcement in summarized form, as seen on Kossuth's website:

KSBC has the opportunity, once again, to partner with HGCF (Home-Based Goal-Focused Services for Children and Families) for Family Night. For eight weeks beginning May 4th, families will come to KSBC on Tuesday evenings for a meal, short game time and parenting classes. We need volunteers to prepare and serve a meal at 5:30 PM each Tuesday. Please consider getting your ABF, small group or other group of friends to “sponsor” a meal. This is an excellent opportunity to reach out to families in our community. Contact Donna Wilkinson to volunteer.

Good news - the Builders have decided to take on one of these evenings! We have signed up for Tuesday, June 9th, so mark that date on your calendar. More details will be coming in the future. If you have any initial interest in helping, or if you have any questions, contact .

Omasan Ileleji is Having a Party!

For those of you with young children, this message is for you:

Klein and Reiko Ilelji are having a celebration for Omasan's 1st birthday on Saturday from 12 - 2 pm at their house (1910 Blueberry Lane). Reiko is hoping that lots of people from church that don't know them will come so they can get to know more families with kids. Reiko is from Japan and Klein is from Niger and they met and became christians here at Purdue and attend one of the International ABFs. Their phone number is 464-1265.

If you have the time available, this would be a great way to meet some really neat people. And you never know - there might be cake :-)

Getting to Know You

We want to get to know you! Over the next two Sundays, Sheryl H., Sarah L., and Nancy Borg will be compiling information (job/schooling, hobbies, etc.) about each person in our class for a classroom display with pictures. We hope this will add some more color to our room and provide an opportunity for us to learn more about the people in our class and to help us better connect.

If you have questions, would like a picture other than what is in the current Builders' Directory used, or will not be in class over the next two weeks, please contact . Thanks for your help!!

Spotlight: A MuteMath Video

And now, after several important announcements, here is a completely random music video. MuteMath is a band that makes loud, energetic, frantic, good music. I ran across the video, and it gave me a moment of entertainment - pure and simple. Enjoy!

SunSundayAprApril19th2009 Help at College Formal Dinner

Posted Sunday, April 19 2009 @ 11 PM

Hello again Builders,

The college group is having their annual formal dinner at the church this Friday, April 24 at 7:00 pm. They could use a few people to help serve. The dinner is being catered, so there's no cooking involved. Please contact Jared and Becca Kempson ( ) by Wednesday if you can help.

If you're planning on going to the ladies night pottery painting, you should be done in plenty of time.

Thanks everyone!

ThuThursdayAprApril16th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 14 :: April 16, 2009

Posted Thursday, April 16 2009 @ 5 PM

"Only by seeing our sin do we come to see the need for and wonder of grace. But exposing sin is not the same thing as unveiling and applying grace. We must be familiar with and exponents of its multifaceted power, and know how to apply it to a variety of spiritual conditions. Truth to tell, exposing sin is easier than applying grace; for, alas, we are more intimate with the former than we sometimes are with the latter. Therein lies our weakness." ~ Sinclair Ferguson

In this issue . . .

Guy's Night Tomorrow
Sunday Preview
2 Articles from Michael Spencer

Guy's Night Tomorrow

Gentlemen of the Builders, it is time for game night! Here's the skinny:

Its going down tomorrow night, 4/17/09, from 7-10 PM
Settlers of Catan is the main dish
Bring an edible side dish, preferably something sugary, chippy, or fried/microwavable - NO VEGGIE TRAYS

See you then - its not too late to invite a friend!

Sunday Preview

Combined ABF - David & Kandie Stillwell, missionaries to Peru, will be presenting their ministry to us in the sanctuary.
Corporate worship - Pastor Whipple will be wrapping up our study in the book of Luke, looking at Luke 24:44-53.

2 Articles from Michael Spencer

I wanted to pass on 2 different articles to you, both written by a gentlemen named Michael Spencer, AKA internetmonk. I've passed on articles by him before, but I thought I'd briefly comment on why I read his blog.

My tendency is to read people that I agree with, so that I can simply say, "You go boy (or girl)!" Not only is that incredibly arrogant and insular, it also gets boring after awhile. So I try and follow some writers who keep me on edge - who make me feel just a bit uncomfortable. Sometimes quite a bit uncomfortable.

Michael Spencer is one of those writers. He aims to stir up and irritate, which is a good thing. If these articles do that for you in any way, thank God for them and use them to stretch your own thinking and understanding. Here are today's 2 articles:

Columbine: A Word for Evangelicals 10 Years Later - a short article interacting with the USA Today article looking back at the Columbine shootings
When I Am Weak: Why we must embrace our brokenness and never be good Christians - a longer article dealing with the messy process of sanctification

ThuThursdayAprApril16th2009 Help needed Saturday!

Posted Thursday, April 16 2009 @ 10 AM

This just in....

Dean Zimmerman and Ron Chapman have organized a group from KSBC to go down to Twin Lakes camp to do some landscaping work there. Several people in the group are unable to go at the last minute. They could really use 3-4 more people to help out so that they can get it all done in one day. If you have time this Saturday, please help out.

The details:

When: Saturday, April 18 @ 8:00 am until about 4:00 pm
Where: Meet at KSBC at 8:00 am - carpool to Twin Lakes Camp
What to bring: A shovel, if you have one.
Who to contact: Call Dean Zimmerman at 765-418-4187 to let him know you're coming.
Why: To help out Twin Lakes Camp, work together alongside our brothers, and play in the dirt!

Thanks in advance for your willingness to serve. We'll have a regular Builders Newsletter later tonight or tomorrow. Just wanted to get this time sensitive information out ASAP.

ThuThursdayAprApril9th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 13 :: April 9, 2009

Posted Thursday, April 09 2009 @ 5 PM

"We are adopted into God's family through the resurrection of Christ from the dead in which he paid all our obligations to sin, the law, and the devil, in whose family we once lived. Our old status lies in his tomb. A new status is ours through his resurrection." ~ Sinclair Ferguson

In this issue . . .

Easter Week Resources
Sunday Preview
Guy's Night

Easter Week Resources

This is the week in which Christians all over the world focus in on the suffering, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. In order to help enrich your participation in this week's remembrances, I've corralled together several Easter week resources: 3 articles, 1 short video, and an event.

Maundy Thursday - a short explanation of the meaning of the Maundy Thursday observances.
Happy Crossmas! - an article ruminating on why Easter has resisted commercialism - at least more than its December cousin.
Jesus Wants the Rose - a video clip of a sermon illustration. "For our sake he made him to be sin who knew no sin, so that in him we might become the righteousness of God.(2 Cor. 5:21)"
The Other Cup - A sermon that unpacks the cup from which Jesus drank
KSBC Good Friday Service - a time of somber reflection and worshipful remembrance of the passion of Christ. Readings focusing on Jesus' last words, plus cross-centered singing. 4/10, 7:00 PM, 45-50 minutes long.

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Paul Briggs will be continuing his mini-series on Evangelism. Check out the Builders Blog later this week for some preparatory thoughts.
Corporate Worship - He is risen! He is risen indeed! We will be celebrating the one Christian hope, the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Pastor Whipple will be preaching from Luke 24:1-27.

Guy's Night

Gentlemen of the Builders, get your game-playing skills sharpened up, as we're having a Settlers of Catan tournament! Here's the details:

When: Friday, April 17 from 7:00 pm until 10:00 pm
Where: the KSBC ministry center
Why: uh . . .

Make sure to invite all the guys you want - they don't need to be a part of the Builder's class to participate. But, they do have to be a guy. No skimping on that.

Also, feel free to bring a snack if you'd like. In fact, I'd strongly recommend it.

MonMondayAprApril6th2009 Meals for the Whipples

Posted Monday, April 06 2009 @ 8 AM

Ben, Janet, and Isaac have made it home! They are all glad to be home but still recovering from being in another country and days of travel. So we want to help them out with meals starting tomorrow (Tuesday, April 7)!

Go to the CareCalendar. Calendar ID: 14622 and Security Code: 3064

Because of a bit of sickness and also bonding with Isaac, they may or may not be up for visitors on the day you drop off a meal.

Be sure to check out their blog, Whipple Words, to keep up with the latest.

FriFridayAprApril3rd2009 Vol. 2 Issue 12 :: April 3, 2009

Posted Friday, April 03 2009 @ 8 AM

(Editors note: This is Mikel filling in for Ben again while they make their way back from Ethiopia.)

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Ladies Night
Guys Night
Daily Audio Bible Podcast

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Paul Briggs begins a series on evangelism. Click on over to the Builders Blog and check out how you can prepare for Sunday's lesson. Bring $8 if you want a copy of Mark Dever's book.
Corporate Worship - As we get closer to celebrating the resurrection on Easter Sunday we are also continuing to study from Luke with Pastor Whipple.
Family Gathering

Ladies Night

On Friday, April 24 the Builders Ladies are heading to All Fired Up in West Lafayette to paint pottery. It's midnight madness at All Fired Up and the painting runs from 9:00 pm to midnight. A perfect opportunity to invite someone from another ABF or outside the church. Email to sign-up.

Guys Night

We have some tentative plans for guys night. Nothing we can announce yet, but it would be a good idea to keep the evening of Friday, April 17 free on your calendar.

Daily Audio Bible Podcast

I recently lost my iPod for a couple of weeks. When I finally found it and could listen to podcasts again on my drive to and from work, it got me thinking about which ones are my favorites and I wanted to share one with you. Awhile ago I found that the ESV Study Bible has a free daily audio Bible podcast. Each day about 15 minutes of Scripture can be download to your computer. If you listen for a year you'll have listened to the whole Bible. Just plug the following URL into iTunes.

http://www.gnpcb.org/esv/share/rss2.0/esv.study.bible/

SatSaturdayMarMarch28th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 11 :: March 28, 2009

Posted Saturday, March 28 2009 @ 7 AM

(Editors note: This is Mikel filling in for Ben while he is on the other side of the planet.)

Sometimes we cannot see the light, but God always sees the light, and that is much
better than our seeing it. Better for the judge to see my innocence than for me to
think I see it. - Charles Spurgeon

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Ladies Night
The Twittering Whipples
Preparing for Paul
Is Satan Real?

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Matt Borg will be teaching us all about the doctrine of justification. Click on over to the Builders Blog and check out how you can prepare for Sunday's lesson.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is back in the pulpit and we are back to the book of Luke.
Basketball

The Twittering Whipples

What do Ben Whipple and Madonna have in common? I know, I know - the similarities are too numerous to count! But the one I was thinking of is that they are both on the continent of Africa this weekend to adopt a child. Seriously though, Ben and Janet made it safely to Ethiopia on the trip to bring Isaac home! They are using Twitter to send out quick updates. Check out their pages (Ben and Janet)and start following them to get their updates this week.

Preparing for Paul

The Sunday after next, we are taking a break from our doctrines series. Paul Briggs will be our guest teacher. He will be teaching on evangelism. Head back to the Builders blog (you DID already click on through to read Matt's notes, right?) to read how you can prepare for Paul's teachings.

Does Satan Exist?

ABC News Nightline hosted a very thought provoking debate around the question Does Satan Exist? The panel consisted of philosopher Deepak Chopra and Bishop Carlton Pearson who faced-off against Pastor Mark Driscoll of the Mars Hill Church and Annie Lobert, founder of the Christian ministry "Hookers for Jesus".

FriFridayMarMarch20th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 10 :: March 20, 2009

Posted Friday, March 20 2009 @ 7 PM

"God is good to all in some ways but good to some in all ways." ~ J.I. Packer

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Magnuson Baby Shower
Thought-provoking article on homosexual Christians
Free online book

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Mikel Berger will be teaching us all about the doctrine of sanctification. You know the drill - head on over to the Builders Blog and check out how you can prepare for Sunday's lesson. A new entry is not up yet, but I'm sure Mikel will have one up by tomorrow.
Corporate Worship - Kevin Haehl will be preaching on the book of Jude. The book is not that long, so it would be really easy for you to take a few minutes to prepare by reading the whole book.
Magnuson Baby Shower - see below.
Basketball

Magnuson Baby Shower

The shower is this Sunday! Here is the announcement from a couple of weeks ago:

Help celebrate the anticipated arrival of Emet and Jamin Magnuson. A shower in honor of Jesse and Amber Magnuson (satellite members of our ABF who work with the youth) will be held on Sunday, March 22, directly following second service. Please RSVP on the sign-up in the foyer if you plan on attending. Jesse and Amber are registered at Wal-Mart and Target.

Ladies, we could use your help decorating or preparing food during second service and/or cleaning up following the shower. If you can help in one of these ways, please contact Nancy Borg at peanutrunner@gmail.com. Also guys, plan on taking Jesse out to eat during the shower.

Homosexual Christians

This article really caused me to think - hopefully it does for you as well.

Free online book

John Piper's new book on marriage, This Momentary Marriage, is downloadable for free! If you're ok with not having the book in your hands, then this is for you.

FriFridayMarMarch13th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 9 :: March 13, 2009

Posted Friday, March 13 2009 @ 6 PM

"Let us look on Him by faith, as one that hath had thoughts of kindness towards us from everlasting. It is misapprehension of God that makes any run from him, who have the least breathing wrought in them after him." ~ John Owen

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Isaac Degele Whipple
A Free Hymns project
Texting Jesus into your heart?
Chick-fil-A

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Pastor Whipple will be guest-teaching this week on the topic of Eternal Security. Come with your thinking cap on! There's not much extra prep material there, but check out the Builders Blog for more information - while you're there, vote on the poll and read some of the discussion that's been going on lately on the election front!
Corporate Worship - we are continuing our study through Luke, focusing on the death of Christ. The passage this week is Luke 23:1-12.
Basketball

Isaac Degele Whipple

Early this morning, an Ethiopian judge declared that Isaac Degele is officially a Whipple. PRAISE GOD!!! Needless to say, Janet and I have been OVERWHELMED by the response we have received from our friends and our family, both physical and spiritual. We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for your words, cards, gifts, hugs, smiles, and most of all, prayers.

If you haven't seen it already, you can go here to watch a little video Janet put together.

God is truly a sovereign and good Father!!

A Free Hymns Project

Justin Taylor linked to this hymn project, Page CXVI. For a limited time, you can download it for free! I've downloaded it, but haven't had much time to listen to it yet. Let me know what you think.

Texting Jesus into your heart?

Michael Spencer responds to a new altar call method . . . at first its laughable, then it becomes just plain depressing. Actually, do you think there is anything legitimate in these methods? If so, what could legitimately be used, and what should be discarded? I know this newsletter isn't the best way to get a back-and-forth conversation going, so just consider these questions to ponder.

Chick-fil-A

A little cutesy, but oh so true, especially the bit about Sunday. Watch the video.

[HT: Zach Nielsen]

FriFridayMarMarch6th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 8 :: March 6, 2009

Posted Friday, March 06 2009 @ 5 PM

This is going to be a short newsletter! See you on Sunday . . .

In this issue:

Sunday Preview
Magnuson Baby Shower
Election Poll on the Blog

Sunday Preview

Builders - Matt will be teaching us about the doctrine of the resurrection this Sunday. Remember that announcements start at 9:30! Check out the Builders Blog to prepare for the discussion . . .
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be continuing his series on the death of Christ, preaching from Luke 22:54-62.
Basketball

Magnuson Baby Shower

A note from Nancy Borg:

Help celebrate the anticipated arrival of Emet and Jamin Magnuson. A shower in honor of Jesse and Amber Magnuson (satellite members of our ABF who work with the youth) will be held on Sunday, March 22, directly following second service. Please RSVP on the sign-up in the foyer if you plan on attending. Jesse and Amber are registered at Wal-Mart and Target.

Ladies, we could use your help decorating or preparing food during second service and/or cleaning up following the shower. If you can help in one of these ways, please contact Nancy Borg at peanutrunner@gmail.com. Also guys, plan on taking Jesse out to eat during the shower.

Election Poll on the Blog

If you remember back a couple of weeks, we talked about the doctrine of election. Many questions were raised, but alas, we didn't have enough time to address them that morning, and we decided that the ABF hour was probably not the best venue to address them. Well, the Builders teachers are curious: do you have a desire to get together and talk about the doctrine of election? Go to the Builders Blog and let us know by casting your vote! And if you have questions or a more nuanced answer than is allowed, please reply to this e-mail.

ThuThursdayFebFebruary26th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 7 :: February 26, 2009

Posted Thursday, February 26 2009 @ 7 PM

"'If I knew I were one of God's elect, I would come to Christ; but I fear I am not.' To you I answer: nobody ever came to Christ because he knew himself to be one of the elect. It is quite true that God has of His mere good pleasure elected some to everlasting life, but they never knew it until they believed in Christ. Christ nowhere commands the elect to come to him. He commands all men everywhere to repent and believe the gospel. The question for you is not, 'Am I one of the elect?' but 'Am I a sinner?' Christ came to save sinners." ~ Robert Murray M'Cheyne

In this issue . . .

What's going on with the election discussion?
Sunday Preview
Pastoral Care
Wanting to want God
A profoundly awesome review of The Shack

What's going on with the election discussion?

Last Sunday in Builders class, we broached the gloriously brain-bending doctrine of sovereign election. If you remember, the suggestion was offered that we should continue the election discussion this coming Sunday during Builders class. After a good deal of consideration, the decision was made to continue with our regularly-scheduled teaching schedule. But where does that leave the election discussion? Here are a couple of answers:

Matt Borg posted 2 different times on the Builders Blog on the topic of election. This would be a great place to get some discussions going, albeit rather drawn-out discussions. The number of comments right now? One. And that's me. Go ahead, take the plunge! Write a comment!
Several small groups continued the discussion in their meetings this past Sunday evening. Even though election seems to be right up their with politics when it comes to awkward conversation-halters, I'd encourage you to discuss the issues surrounding election with a group of people who you trust.
We're thinking through the possibility of forming a group that would meet together to work through a systematic theology book. We've done it in the past, and it has been an awesome time to shape thinking in light of God's Word and to be sharpened by our fellow believers. Stay tuned for more details in the future.
The web can be a great place to find resources for issues such as this. Here's just a few:
- What do you mean when you say God is sovereign?
- For an overview, go to Wikipedia or Theopedia and search terms like "election", "predestination", "arminianism", or "calvinism". Be prepared for way too much information :-)
- For a book that will present 5 opposing viewpoints, check out Perspectives on Election: 5 Views. You can read one chapter online.
- Are there 2 wills in God?
- There are many more resources out there . . . let me know what you find helpful!
Just a final thought: this discussion, if done right, should ultimately deepen our reverence for God's sovereign majesty and our gratefulness for his grace and goodness. In the end, the quote at the top of the page sums it up nicely: "The question for you is not, 'Am I one of the elect?' but 'Am I a sinner?' Christ came to save sinners." Praise God for that.

Sunday Preview

Builders - Our doctrinal topic this week is the atonement. You don't want to miss this - not because of the excellent teaching, but because whether you know it or not, this doctrine is the foundation of your faith! Yeah yeah, we've been saying that for all these doctrines, but this time, I really mean it :-)
Corporate Worship - We're continuing in the series on the death of Christ. This week we'll be gathering around the Lord's Table together.
Family Gathering - Come join us at 5:00 PM for a time of family business, singing, and a chance to give testimony to what God's been doing in your life.
Chili Cook-off - Immediately after Family Gathering, we'll all gather in the ministry center for some chili!

Pastoral Care

Please contact Nancy Borg (peanutrunner@gmail.com /765-427-4791) or Arwen Revis at abrevis@comcast.net / 765-477-6257) if there is an opportunity for our class to serve you or another person in our class. The ministry of ABF Cares exists to help the teachers of our class ensure that needs are met and encouragement is provided within our ABF. Possible care opportunities : Sickness/Surgery, Rides, Prayer, Note of Encouragment, Meal, Help with ________, Baby Shower, etc.

Wanting to want God

I found this prayer to hit right where I live. Maybe you can relate?

O God, I have tasted Your goodness,
and it has both satisfied me and made me thirsty for more.
I am painfully conscious of my need of further grace.
I am ashamed of my lack of desire.
O God, the Triune God,
I want to want You;
I long to be filled with longing;
I thirst to be made more thirsty still.
Show me Your glory, I pray,
so I may know You indeed.
Begin in mercy a new work of love within me…
Give me grace to rise and follow You up from this misty lowland
where I have wandered so long.
In Jesus’ name. Amen.

From A.W. Tozer's The Pursuit of God, by way of Justin Taylor by way of Grace Community Bible Church Blog

A profoundly awesome review of The Shack

You may or may not have heard of The Shack, and you may or may not know about all the controversy surrounding the book, but for those who have the slightest knowledge about it, you'll enjoy this totally awesome book review. Oh, to have this reviewer's way with words!

ThuThursdayFebFebruary19th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 6 :: February 19, 2009

Posted Thursday, February 19 2009 @ 6 PM

"On Christ, and what he has done, my soul hangs for time and eternity. And if your soul also hangs there, it will be saved as surely as mine shall be. And if you are lost trusting in Christ, I will be lost with you and will go to hell with you. I must do so, for I have nothing else to rely upon but the fact that Jesus Christ, the Son of God, lived, died, was buried, rose again, went to heaven, and still lives and pleads for sinners at the right hand of God." ~ Charles Spurgeon

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Stimulus Bill Dissected Visually
If Only We Really Were . . .
A $150 Pen

Sunday Preview

Builders - Matt Borg will be tackling the doctrine of Election this Sunday. Need I say more? Remember to check out the Builders Blog - and remember, we're starting at 9:30 AM sharp!
Corporate Worship - we're spending 9 weeks immersing ourselves in the Lukan narratives leading up to and dealing with the death of Christ, and this will be week two. It'd be a great idea to spend some time reading Luke 22:21-38 in preparation for worship.
Basketball

Stimulus Bill Dissected Visually

If you're wondering how its even possible to spend 819 billion dollars, and you're visually inclined, the Washington Post breaks it down quite nicely with this diagram.

If Only We Really Were . . .

Phil Ryken highlights a journalist's recollection of listening to a Muslim cleric's defense of no-fault divorce. Follow? No worries - just read the short article, then read the title again.

A $150 Pen

I found this super-pen to be simultaneously awesome and ridiculous at the same time. Probably more on the awesome side when I watch the video, and more on the ridiculous side when I saw the price tag. What are your impressions?

FriFridayFebFebruary13th2009 Tonya Small's E-mail Address

Posted Friday, February 13 2009 @ 8 AM

In our last newsletter, we asked you to write an e-mail to Tonya Small as a birthday greeting . . . but we forgot the e-mail address!

Here it is: tsmall@ebm.org

Thanks!

ThuThursdayFebFebruary12th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 5 :: February 12, 2009

Posted Thursday, February 12 2009 @ 5 PM

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
A Praise from the Sprungers
Tonya Small's Birthday
Last Call for Meals of March Hosts
Save the Words!
The Power of Love and the Power of Grace

Sunday Preview

This Sunday we will be starting the ABF hour at 9:30 AM sharp! Make sure to get there a few minutes early to get your donuts and coffee. Here's what's going down this Sunday:

Builders - Our doctrine this week is the incarnation. Check out the Builders Blog over the weekend for some thoughts to prepare you for our discussion.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple is planning to begin an 8-week series on the death of Christ. He'll be preaching from Luke 22:1-20 this Sunday, focusing in on the Lord's Supper.
Basketball

A Praise from the Sprungers

John, Andria, and Abigail had quite a week! Abigail was hospitalized over the weekend with a stomach virus, and John threw out his back on Monday evening. We're praising God with them that Abigail is at home now doing much better, and John has been able to receive some care for his back. Here is an e-mail John sent to his small group:

Friends,

We brought Abigail home from the hospital tonight [Tuesday] around 8pm. She is so glad to be home (crawling, playing, laughing)! We are waiting to hear back on a few tests but 99% sure it was just a viral thing. She had a great day today and was able to eat and keep it down along with getting 24 hours of IV nutrition/med.

We have to go back for some test results on Thursday or Friday just to be sure but everything seems on the up and up.

Being in the hospital really puts perspective on things. Just about the time you start to feel sorry for yourself and/or your daughter you hear and see "code blue" in the pediatrics section and hear about children getting airlifted to Riley.. Makes you thankful for 6 days of puking and dehydration!

Love,
John, Andria & Abigail

Let's continue to lift the Sprungers up before God's throne of grace.

Tonya Small's Birthday

Tonya Small's (one of our KSBC missionaries at Bethesda) birthday is Saturday. It would definitely be an encouragement to her to receive birthday wishes and/or notes of encouragement from us. Your prayers on her behalf would be appreciated too. If you'd like to catch up on the latest news with Tonya you can check out her blog. Check out the "categories" option for her latest newsletter.

Last Call for MoM Hosts

We made a strong case in last week's newsletter for being a MoM (Meals of March) host. Well, this is your last chance to be involved! Contact before Wednesday (2/18) if you are ready to join the blessed ranks of the MoM hosts.

Signups for attending a dinner will be in class for three weeks - 2/22, 2/29, and 3/1. Even though it doesn't need to be said again, I will say it - YOU WANT TO BE A PART OF THIS!!

Save the Words!

Some might call this a completely useless and inane waste of time, and you may be right. Or, you might just be wrong. I haven't quite figured that one out yet. Either way, go to this site to peruse hundreds of words that are facing extinction from modern usage. Once you find one to your liking, you can adopt that word, which means that you'll commit to using that word as much as possible. To lead by example, I have personally adopted a word: adimpleate, which means "to fill up". Listen on Sunday to see if I can insert my newly-adopted word into the ABF lesson in some way. Anyone willing to lay out an incentive for me to use the word during the singing?

The Power of Love and the Power of Grace

Here's a video that adimpleated my heart with joy when I first saw it. It recounts an elderly white man apologizing to an elderly black man for an act of racially-motivated violence that occurred nearly half a century ago.

ThuThursdayFebFebruary5th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 4 :: February 5, 2009

Posted Thursday, February 05 2009 @ 7 PM

In this issue . . .

Amazing Hosting Opportunity!
Sunday Preview
Sovereign Grace Sale
MacBook Wheel

Amazing Hosting Opportunity!

Meals of March is coming up in, uh, March, and we need hosts.

You might ask, "What is a host? What does a host do?"

To which I would reply, "Great question! A host is, according to the dictionary widget on my computer, 'a person who receives or entertains other people as guests.'"

You might respond, "But I have so many other questions!"

Well, I would then say, "Good thing I wrote the following bullet points to answer your questions."

Where would I do the hosting? Typically you would host people for dinner at your home. There is nothing stopping you from meeting at a restaurant, though. You could even invite everyone over to your mom's house if you want! If you choose this last option, make sure to let me know how that goes . . .
What do I do? Have you ever had someone over for dinner? Follow that same model for this event.
Do I have to provide all the food? You can if you want, but feel free to ask your guests to contribute a dish. It'll make it more of an adventure!
How do I sign up? Contact if you're interested. You can either give her the date that works for you, or you can give her several options for her to choose from. Don't worry - if you choose the latter option, she'll only choose one of those dates.

Sunday Preview

Builders - Matt will Lord-willing be teaching on the doctrine of man, AKA anthropology. Check out the Builders Blog sometime this weekend to know how to prepare.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be finishing up his series on being faithful with the Gospel. His text will be Colossians 4:2-6, specifically vs. 5 & 6. One way to prepare would be to memorize those 2 verses and chew on them before Sunday morning - hey, its only 2 verses!
Basketball

Sovereign Grace Sale

No, I'm not offering a sale on actual sovereign grace - that's still free and costly at the same time - but I am pointing you to a wonderful sale going on over at Sovereign Grace Ministries. For the month of February, they're offering select books for $7, music CDs for $6, and free shipping. It would be well worth your while to check this one out!

MacBook Wheel

This might not be funny to anyone other than computer geeks, but if you've ever sensed an arrogance emanating from Mac users (such as me), then you should enjoy it. Consider this as evidence that even superior companies can be made fun of :-)

Watch the video on the MacBook Wheel.

ThuThursdayJanJanuary29th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 3 :: January 29, 2009

Posted Thursday, January 29 2009 @ 7 PM

"At present we are on the outside of the world, the wrong side of the door. We discern the freshness and purity of the morning, but they do not make us fresh and pure. We cannot mingle with the splendours we see. But all the leaves of the New Testament are rustling with the rumor that it will not always be so. Some day, God willing, we shall get in."
~ C.S. Lewis, The Weight of Glory

In this issue . . .

The Haystacks were a hit!
Sunday Preview
A word of thanks from Pastor Depue

The Haystacks were a hit!

The word on the street is that the international students really enjoyed lunch this past Sunday. Despite the fact that many people didn't make their haystacks correctly (the ingredients are layered on top of each other, not eaten separately, all by their lonesome - come on, Darion!), everything went well. A few words of thanks are in order, followed by a word of exhortation:

Big thanks to Sheryl Hodson and Nancy Borg, as they did a fantastic job at organizing this lunch. Your willingness to serve is contagious and Christ-honoring!

Thanks to all those who helped with the food prep, service, and cleanup. You helped provide an awesome environment where relationships could be built, and that's no small thing!

Thanks to all those who interacted with the international students. Although it may be hard to initiate conversations, its simply the fact that you showed kindness and love by talking with them that makes the difference.

The exhortation: keep building the relationships that you started last Sunday. If you didn't get into a conversation with anyone, no worries - you have another opportunity this Sunday at church! And the next Sunday, and the next, and so on . . .

Finally, you should know that it was such a hit that we've been asked to host the international students again! We'll tell you more about it later, but Lord-willing we'll be hosting them during the month of October. Pretty cool, huh?

Sunday Preview

This is a busy Sunday! Make sure to take careful note of everything that's going on:

Builders - "Doctrine: The Series" is back this Sunday, with Mikel leading us through a discussion on the topic of prayer. Check out the Builders Blog for more details . . .
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be continuing this week in Colossians 4:2-6, talking about how we can be faithful with the Gospel of Christ that's been entrusted to us.
Revis Baby Shower - Ladies, plan on attending the baby shower in honor of Arwen Revis and baby Logan in the Ministry Center following the second service. They are registered at Target, Wal-Mart and ToysRUs.
Family Gathering - The time has changed! We will start at 5:00 PM.
Rummel Super Bowl Party - After Family Gathering, grab a side dish and come on out to Andy and Emily Rummel's house for a Superbowl shindig - complete with chili, football, Wii, friends, and much more!!

A word of thanks from Pastor Depue

Hey Mikel,

The builders class has been doing a great job of keeping the donut table stocked each Sunday for the past few months. If my records are current, your tour of duty ended with January. Now you can enjoy the fruits of another class's labor!

Thanks for your overseeing this and thanks to the class!
PTD

MonMondayJanJanuary26th2009 Revis Baby Shower - WE NEED YOUR HELP!

Posted Monday, January 26 2009 @ 8 PM

Arwen and little Logan Revis are having a baby shower this Sunday, and we need your help in putting the shindig together. These are the ways in which you can help:

bring a fruit tray (2 needed)
provide 30-40 thank you cards
make monetary donations

Apologies are in order for the lateness of this announcement. With the combined ABF and the International lunch last week, we got a little behind in preparation. If you could help out in the above-mentioned ways, we would be so grateful! E-mail if you can help.

I (Ben) took Benj and Arwen's e-mail off the newsletter list so that they wouldn't see this plea for help and think that we didn't care. So if you're talking with either of them, please don't mention this e-mail. Thanks!!

Oh, if you're a guy and you're going to be all by your lonesome while your wife eats fruit and has lots of baby fun, then consider coming along with a group of guys who are taking Benj out for lunch. Steak vs. fruit tray . . . hmmm . . . I'm in.

ThuThursdayJanJanuary15th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 2 :: January 15, 2009

Posted Thursday, January 15 2009 @ 4 PM

"Christianity is the true worship and service of the true God, humankind's Creator and Redeemer. It is a religion that rests on revelation: nobody would know the truth about God, or be able to relate to him in a personal way, had not God first acted to make himself known." ~ J.I. Packer

In this issue:

International Student Lunch
Sunday Preview
Builders Announcements
Our Next Class Activity??

International Student Lunch

Here's a message from Sheryl Hodson explaining how you can help. It looks like we'll need all of you!

Hi Builders! We will be doing the International Meal on Sunday, January 25th immediately after second service. We were told to expect 90 people so we are going to need everyone to help. We will be having “Haystacks” for the main meal – it is like a taco salad, with a twist. For dessert, we will be having “Fried Ice Cream.” I will be sending a signup sheet around during ABF this Sunday. If you won’t be in class or already know what you want to bring, .

What do we need?

Help set up tables and chairs DURING second service
Help prepare food DURING second service

For Haystacks:
Ritz Crackers – 6 boxes crushed
Rice – 15 lbs
Ground beef – 30 lbs cooked and seasoned with taco seasoning
Lettuce – 3 3lb bags shredded
Salsa – 3 extra large containers
Sunflower seeds – 1lb
Chopped tomatoes – 16 cups
Cheese sauce - 2 large cans cheddar cheese sauce, 2 large cans nacho cheese

For ‘Fried Ice Cream’
Vanilla ice cream – 4 gallons
Corn flakes – 8 boxes
Cinnamon – 1 bottle
Sugar – 1 bag

We will also be accepting monetary donations to purchase whatever we don’t have people sign up for. If you don’t have time to shop, please contribute. Thanks!

Sunday Preview

Builders - Week 3 of "Doctrine: The Series" is on revelation, i.e. how God reveals himself to his creation. Check out the Builders Blog sometime this weekend to get an idea of what we'll be talking about.
Corporate Worship - This week, we're back in Luke 19:11-27, where we'll be studying the parable of the ten minas. Come ready to humbly learn more about living in light of Christ's return.
Basketball - 7:15 PM in the ministry center. Bring a friend!

Builders Announcements

Combined ABF on 1/25 - this is the big announcement: we will be meeting in the sanctuary for a combined ABF next Sunday (1/25) for one last look at the church constitution revisions. Plan on attending this important meeting! We will resume our Builders time the following Sunday (2/1).
Superbowl Part at the Rummels - We'll be partying hard on the first Sunday evening of February (2/1) at the Rummels, as they have invited the Builders class to their house to watch some football game (what's it called again?). What's really important is that there will be chili! And Wii! And much more! Our responsibility is to bring a side dish. The party begins at the church with our Family Gathering time, which begins at 5 PM. You don't want to miss this time! After Family Gathering, then we commence with phase 2 at the Rummels. There will be more info in next week's newsletter.
Family Gathering time changes - This was partially already mentioned, but I wanted to single it out so you can mark your calendars: both February (2/1) and March (3/1) Family Gatherings are beginning at 5 PM (as opposed to 6 PM). The reason we're changing the March FG is because of the KSBC chili cookoff immediately following. Woohoo for chili!

Our Next Class Activity?

I saw this and I said, "I bet Jared Kempson could do that."

Enjoy wingsuit base jumping.

MonMondayJanJanuary12th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 1.5 :: 1/12/09

Posted Monday, January 12 2009 @ 10 AM

I wanted to get in touch with you about a few things that just couldn't wait until Thursday . . .

In this issue:

New Builders Blog entry
The Livengoods need 3 more meals
Kempsons are moving
International Meal reminder

New Builders Blog entry

For those astute observers out there, you probably noticed that there was no blog entry for you to go to from last week's newsletter . . . my bad! I have since rectified the situation. Go to the Builder's Blog to get a recap on yesterday's lesson, see a short list of Bible resources, and ask any Bible-related questions that weren't addressed (or weren't addressed satisfactorily) in yesterday's lesson.

The Livengoods need 3 more meals

Thanks for helping the Livengoods at this time of their lives. I know they appreciate it immensely! Here's the info again:

CareCalendar

ID: 9835
code: 1467

Kempsons are Moving

Jared asked me to pass this e-mail along to you folks:

Hey Friends!!!
We are moving this Thursday at 6pm and can use all the hands we can get! Hopefully we will be moved in 2 hours total! (That'd be shweet!)
We are shifting a whopping .8 miles across town (Map should be linked there with our address, also at the bottom if you don't get it.)

This is also a college group event so it's a perfect opportunity to rub shoulders with some of them... (do some kingdom investing! eh?) The potential for blessings here are awesome! (especially for us!)

Pizza and Drinks provided afterward! (the College students are chippin in $5 bucks but you my friends are free! don't tell them.) And we'll be watching a movie after as well!

You are welcome to come for part or whole! and very welcome to just come by after for the pizza. =)

Thanks all for your friendship and blessing!

~Jared, Becca, and V.
(765) 491-5657

Current house: 729 S 4th St, Lafayette, IN 47905
NEW house! 118 S 9th St Apt 3 Lafayette, IN 47901

International Meal Reminder

We are hosting the international students for a meal on January 25th after church. This is just a "hold-the-date" kind of reminder, since we're still waiting on some more information. Look for specific ways you can help in the Thursday newsletter.

ThuThursdayJanJanuary8th2009 Vol. 2 Issue 1 :: January 8, 2009

Posted Thursday, January 08 2009 @ 5 PM

"For a long time it seemed to me that life was about to begin - real life. But there was always some obstacle in the way, something to be gotten through first, some unfinished business, time to still be served, a debt to be paid. Then life would begin. At last it dawned on me that these obstacles were my life." ~ Alfred Souza

In this issue (we're now in volume 2!) . . .

The Livengoods are so doggone happy! You wanna know why?
Sunday Preview
Builders Announcements
Evangelism 101 by atheist Penn Jillette
Myth Busters, Medical-Style

The Livengoods are so doggone happy!

You wanna know why?

THEY HAD THEIR BABY!!!

Anna Faith was born at 5:36 PM on Tuesday, and she weighed in at 7 lbs. 13 oz. As they're going to have their hands full for awhile, its time for us to help them out by bringing our best culinary creations to their doorstep. Go to CareCalendar to signup (ID: 9835, code: 1467).

Sunday Preview

Builders - We started a new series last week, one that's all about doctrine. In fact, I think we'll name the series "DOCTRINE: THE SERIES". Dramatic! Anyways, last week we tackled the doctrine of the Trinity (in one week no less!), and this week we'll be discussing the doctrine of the Bible. Make sure to check out the Builders Blog sometime this weekend to get prepared for Sunday's discussion.
Corporate Worship - We're in Luke 19, and Pastor Whipple will be beginning a new series based on the parable of the ten minas. The title of the sermons will be "Doing Business Until He Comes: Stewardship". It'll be a good way to start off the year.
Basketball - I always seem to get this wrong, but I think basketball is going on this Sunday evening. I KNOW they played last week.

Builders Announcements

I don't have much in the way of concrete facts and figures for you, but I wanted to give you a general picture of what's going on . . .

International Meal - we're fixing a meal and eating with the international students on Sunday, 1/25. If the thought of interacting with people from other cultures scares you, then you definitely should plan on helping out! Look for more info this Sunday.
Desserts for ABF Leaders' Lunch - I feel bad about this one, since you're basically making dessert for Matt, Mikel, and me. I don't feel too bad, though. For those of you who signed up, remember that the lunch is this Sunday (1/11).
Livengood Meals - I already mentioned this one, but I wanted to underscore the importance of signing up for meals.
Superbowl Party - I have no info for this, other than the date (2/1). Mysterious!
Game night - this is the most hazy of the bunch. Is anyone up for a game night one of these Fridays? If you're willing to host one, let me know.

Evangelism 101 by atheist Penn Jillette

I saw this video on a blog I frequent (Take Your Vitamin Z). They excerpted this quote from the video:

"I don't respect people who don't proselytize. If you believe that there's a heaven and hell, and people could be going to hell, and you think, 'Well, it's not really worth telling them this because it would make it socially awkward' . . . How much do you have to hate somebody not to proselytize?"

Watch the video.

Myth Busters: Medical-Style

Here are 7 medical myths that were busted by the British Medical Journal, as summarized by Lifehacker - did you know any of this already? I sure didn't!

Sugar does not cause hyperactivity in children. (Don't tell your kids!)
You don't lose excess body heat from your head (You can leave your hat at home if you don't want to muss your hair!)
Eating at night does not make you fat. (Though the obvious rules still apply - you can't eat more calories than you burn.)
Unfortunately, there is no scientific evidence that you can cure a hangover.
Shaving does not cause hair to grow back faster, darker, or coarser.
Reading in dim light will not destroy your eyesight.
You don't need to drink eight glasses of water a day, so save yourself the bloat.

FriFridayDecDecember26th2008 New Year's Eve Bash at the Borgs

Posted Friday, December 26 2008 @ 3 PM

An invitation from Matt Borg . . .

Looking for something fun to do on New Year’s Eve? What could be better than good, fun fellowship, AND a delicious chocolate fountain to usher in the new year? My answer is a resounding NOTHING. You’re all invited to our house on New Year’s Eve from 7:00pm-whenever people get tired and want to leave. We plan on chatting, playing games, watching movie/s upstairs if anyone is interested, and, of course, eating from the delightful chocolate fountain. We’ll provide drinks and the chocolate. We ask that you bring a snack to share. Of particular interest are things that can be dipped in the fountain (pineapple, bananas, raspberries, other fruit, pretzels, marshmallows, graham cracker sticks, pound cake, sugar cookies, etc.). Other snacks would be good too!

Our house is at 1882 Ellison Dr. in West Lafayette. If you have any questions or get lost, you can call Matt at (765) 490-9202 or Nancy at (765) 427-4791.

SunSundayDecDecember21st2008 Meals for the Revis Family

Posted Sunday, December 21 2008 @ 4 PM

Hi Builders,

I just sent an announcement about this on Saturday, but I wanted to give you a quick update as to what meals are still needed.

Meals are still needed for 12/24, 12/26, 12/30, and 1/1. If you are able to volunteer for one of those dates, please logon and sign up at care calendar (ID: 9233, code:1785).

Thank you so much for your help!

SatSaturdayDecDecember20th2008 Vol. 1 Issue 21 :: December 20, 2008

Posted Saturday, December 20 2008 @ 10 AM

In this issue . . .

Logan James Revis
Sunday Preview
A Message from the Donaths
25 Days of Free Christmas Music

Logan James Revis

Born: 12/16/08, 9 PM (ish)
Height: 21 in.
Weight: 7lb 6.5 oz.

We're rejoicing with Benj and Arwen Revis at the birth of their baby son! Here's how you can help:

Meals - Arwen would like meals to start on Dec. 22 and go through Jan. 3. Go to this website to logon and sign up. ID is 9233, and the code is 1785.
Prayer - These are a couple of ways you can pray for them:
- transition of having a baby
- how to care for a newborn
- Arwen to heal quickly (don't worry, no C-section!)
- holidays won't stress her out (holidays + new baby + extra people = NOT restful)

Sunday Preview

Builders - We're having a breakfast together, and special guest Tonya Small will be breaking fast with us. Come with your appetite and and your questions for Tonya. Remember: ABF is at 8:45 this week (and the following 2 weeks).
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be expounding the story of Zacchaeus from Luke 19:1-10. One of the main themes: joy comes from reflecting on the great compassion of God that sent his son to save sinners. Remember: this service is at 10:00 for this week (and the following 2 weeks).

A Message From the Donaths

If you weren't able to make it to last Family Gathering (12/7), then you missed Jason Donath's testimony and baptism. It was an encouraging time, and it was videotaped. If you'd like to watch it, follow the link at the bottom of the following message. The Donaths have moved on to another job, and they wanted to pass on this message to the whole church:

To the church,
Jason and I have been so blessed to have found Kossuth. We've both grown tremedously in the Lord over the past 7 years and we will miss the church greatly. Thank you to everyone who has helped us, mentored us, supported us, and befriended us. We will never forget you. Kossuth St. has given us a wonderful foundation to start our new life on.

Ben, Can you please forward this to the builders class?

In Christ,
Laura and Jason Donath

Jason's Baptism link

25 Days of Free Christmas Music

Looking for some Christmas music? Looking for some FREE Christmas music? Looking for a VARIETY of FREE Christmas music? How does 25 FREE CHRISTMAS SONGS sound? Amazon is giving away a free Christmas song for the 25 days leading up to Christmas. Seeing as how it is almost Christmas, there are only a few songs left. No worries, though, you can go back and get all of the songs from the past 25 days. Enjoy!

WedWednesdayDecDecember10th2008 Special Announcement From Matt Borg

Posted Wednesday, December 10 2008 @ 9 PM

Hey Builders,

I was talking to Dana Gottfried tonight. He mentioned that the international ministry is in some serious need of people to provide rides to KSBC for international students this Sunday. Apparently the group is doing something after second service, so there are quite a few more internationals in need of rides than on a usual Sunday. They only need rides one-way as they’re all leaving together after the service. So, if you’re willing and able to provide a ride to KSBC for the 9:30 ABF hour for a/some international student/s, please contact Dana ASAP. His email is dgottfried@ebm.org. Thanks for considering this. It’s a way to easily invest a bit in building the Kingdom!

Grace & Peace,

Matt

TueTuesdayDecDecember9th2008 Vol. 1 Issue 20 :: December 9, 2008

Posted Tuesday, December 09 2008 @ 10 AM

In this (early) issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Iron Chef Recipes
Breakfast on the 21st!

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - The final week of the Church Structure series is here, and you do not want to miss it. Mikel Berger will be walking us through a discussion on the proposed changes made to the church constitution. Thus, your assignment: read through the old and the new versions of the constitution, and come ready to discuss.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple began a series last week entitled "A Purpose Driven Christmas" - not to be confused with Rick Warren's bestseller - which centered around Christ's purpose for coming, that of seeking and saving the lost. This week, he'll be continuing that series as we look at Luke 18:35-43. Read it a few times, and come ready to engage with God and His word.
Christmas Program - This will start at 6:30 PM, with a reception immediately following. You can also attend the night before if you can't make this one. Bring a friend!

Iron Chef Recipes

The Bergmans and the Johnsons have passed on their Iron Chef 2008 recipes to us to share with the rest of you. Go to www.ksbc.net/ironchefrecipes to get the full recipes. If you have a recipe from the competition that you would like to share,

The Bergman's Recipes:

Cheesy Zucchini and Red Onion Flatbread
Panzotti di Zucchini

The Johnson's Recipe:

I-Can't-Believe-It's-Not-Crab Crabcakes

Breakfast on the 21st!

We will be having a class breakfast on December 21 during the ABF hour, complete with a special guest: Tonya Small! If you didn't get a chance to sign up for something during class, or if you have had a wonderful change of heart and you'd like to contribute something, contact about what to bring. I haven't seen the signup sheet yet, so I don't know what has been filled and what hasn't. Here are the categories, though:

Milk
Juice
Muffins
Fruit
Breakfast Casserole
Coffee Cake
Other (side item)

The more people who bring something, the more fun it will be for everybody!

ThuThursdayDecDecember4th2008 Vol. 1 Issue 19 :: December 4, 2008

Posted Thursday, December 04 2008 @ 7 PM

In this issue . . .

Quote of the week
Sunday Preview
A Look Ahead
Music Deal of the week

Quote of the week

I found this quote from C.S. Lewis to be troublesome - in a good way. I guess some would call that "being convicted". Here it is for your mind's enjoyment:

“I do not believe one can settle how much we ought to give. I am afraid the only safe rule is to give more than we can spare. In other words, if our expenditure on comforts, luxuries, amusement, etc., is up to the standard common among those with the same income as our own, we are probably giving away too little. If our giving does not at all pinch or hamper us, I should say it is too small. There ought to be things we should like to do and cannot because our commitment to giving excludes them.”

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - We'll be continuing in the church structure series - week 9 out of 10! I'll be continuing our discussion that we began last week on the congregation's role. Lord-willing, this week we'll look at some implications from and applications of the Biblical picture of a congregation's role. Don't expect a blog posting this week - I'm a little behind!
Corporate Worship - Starting a 3-week series leading up to Christmas, Pastor Whipple will be preaching from Luke 18:31-34. Read it over a few times before you come - it will heighten the quality of your Sunday experience!
Family Gathering - This will be an important service (as if some are not). Jason Donath will be getting baptized, we'll partake of the Lord's Supper together, and we'll have an extended time of "family talk". Make plans now to attend!

A Look Ahead

December is always a crazy month, so here's a quick rundown of what to expect:

Kossuth Christmas Outreach Event - That's the formal name for our Christmas concert. It's happening on Saturday, 12/13 & Sunday, 12/14, both at 6:30 PM. Suggestion: invite some friends out for dinner one of those nights - do an early dinner - and then come to the Christmas program - dessert and fellowship after!
Service Time Change - On 12/21, 12,28, and 1/4, Kossuth will be shifting to our summer/holiday schedule: 8:45 ABF and 10:00 worship service. Mark that on your calendars.
Builders ABF - on 12/21, we are planning a breakfast! We will have a sign-up sheet going around this Sunday. You don't want to miss out on this week, because Tonya Small will be breaking fast with us. This is your chance to catch up with her, or if you don't know her, to meet one of our beloved missionaries.
Christmas Eve Service - Christmas Eve is on a Wednesday, so our Christmas Eve Service will be in place of our regular prayer meeting. If you're in town, this is a great Christmas Eve tradition to practice. The service is at 6:45, and it lasts just under an hour.

Music Deal of the week

Some might not call this a deal, but I would have some strong words for them. You can buy one of the Muppets' Christmas CDs at Amazon.com for only 99 cents! With 12 songs on the CD, that averages out to be $0.0825 per song! The catch: the deal ends tonight at midnight. Hurry up now!

FriFridayNovNovember28th2008 Vol. 1 Issue 18 :: November 28, 2008

Posted Friday, November 28 2008 @ 2 PM

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
KSBC Christmas Program
Advent Conspiracy

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - I'll be leading us through a discussion on the congregation's role in Biblical structure. That's us! Check out the Builders Blog for a few thoughts to prepare you for Sunday.
Corporate Worship - Finishing off a Sunday-Wednesday-Sunday series on attitudes that connect with God, Pastor Whipple will be preaching on the rich young ruler (Luke 18:18-30). This is a haunting story - make sure to read it and give it some thought before you come on Sunday.

KSBC Christmas Program

This year, we're having quite a variety of musical acts in our Christmas program. Choir, bells, children, fiddle, saw, piano, guitar, and drama - all will be joining their powers together to present Christ's birth as the greatest source of joy the world has ever known. Plan now on coming!

Our Christmas program this year is on 12/13 & 12/14, Friday & Saturday, both beginning at 6:30 PM. Make an effort to invite a friend, family member, coworker, neighbor, or some random person at the gas station - there will be some dessert afterwards, so it'll be a great place to talk about Christ and Christmas.

See you there!

Advent Conspiracy

The basic premise of this website: what if we bought less presents and gave more presence, modeling our gift-giving after Christ and his incarnation? Check out their site, and make sure to watch the video in the upper right corner of the page.

ThuThursdayNovNovember20th2008 Vol. 1 Issue 17 :: November 20, 2008

Posted Thursday, November 20 2008 @ 7 PM

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Magnuson Benefit Auction
We Need You to Reach Quorum!
Last Call for Andrew Peterson Concert

Sunday Preview

ABF - we're back together this week, and we're continuing our trek through church-structure land. Matt Borg will be continuing his discussion on deacons, so check out the Builders Blog to prepare for the discussion.
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be teaching from one of my favorite passages, Luke 18:9-17, which recount's Christ's parable of the pharisee and tax collector. Read through the passage, and come ready to grow!
Whipple Baby Shower - for the ladies out there, plan on sticking around after the second service for a jungle-themed celebration!
Basketball - Its on at 7:15.

Magnuson Benefit Auction

Consider this a last-minute reminder: the Magnusons are having their benefit auction this Friday evening at 5:30. If you didn't sign up, I'm sure you can still come. This is a great way to support our satellite members the Magnusons!

We Need You to Reach Quorum!

The KSBC Annual Business Meeting is being held on Wednesday, 12/17, at 6:45 PM. If you are a church member, we need you there! I can't remember the exact number, but quorum is around 75 members.

I will be tenderly pestering you with this announcement for the next several weeks. Make plans now so that you can attend!

Last Call for Andrew Peterson Concert

This Sunday will be the last time you can sign up before I order the tickets. That doesn't mean you can't go if you decide later on, but it does mean you'll have to order the tickets yourself. If you have any questions, please let me know. The concert is on Friday, 12/19, 7 PM, in Kokomo, Indiana. It's gonna rock your face off!

ThuThursdayNovNovember13th2008 Vol. 1 Issue 16 :: November 13, 2008

Posted Thursday, November 13 2008 @ 7 PM

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Builders Announcements
A Convicting Article to Read

Sunday Preview

Combined ABF - we're meeting with the rest of the church for a combined time in the sanctuary. Dr. Samuel Fang, president of Living Hope International, will be presenting his ministry to us (this is Ryan and Kristen Vess's missions agency).
Corporate Worship - Dr. Samuel Fang will be preaching from John 6:1-15 - the story of Christ feeding the five thousand.
Basketball - 7:15 PM in the ministry center

Builders Announcements

We've got a passel of 'em:

Iron Chef - this Saturday at 4:45 PM . . . time to bring the zucchini magic!
Magnuson Adoption Auction/Dinner - a week from Friday (11/21) . . . what a great way to support the cause of adoption! Make sure to sign up at the welcome desk this Sunday.
Whipple Baby Shower - a week from Sunday (11/23) after the second service
Andrew Peterson concert - Friday, 12/19, 7 PM, in Kokomo IN . . . let Ben Whipple know if you'd like to attend.

I'm sure I've forgotten something . . . let me know if I have!

A Convicting Article to Read

Carl Trueman, the author of this article, is a professor at Westminster Seminary, and he has a way in his writing of stepping on toes that need to be stepped on (mine were some of them). This article is entitled "Trapped in Neverland", and is actually partially directed at our age group. I would love to hear what you think of it.

SatSaturdayNovNovember8th2008 Vol. 1 Issue 15 :: November 8, 2008

Posted Saturday, November 08 2008 @ 11 AM

In this belated issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Builders Announcements
Bible Translation Poll
Doctors Choose Camels

Sunday Preview

Builders ABF - Matt will be leading us through a discussion on the role of a deacon. Check out the Builders Blog for all the juicy details!
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be preaching from Luke 18:1-8, the parable of the persistent widow. The question at the end of the passage is haunting, and one we will be meditating on: "When the Son of Man comes, will he find faith on the earth?"
Basketball - It's on this week, starting at 7:15 PM.

Builders Announcements

Here are a few things coming up:

Iron Chef - Its here! Come this Friday, 4:45 PM, in the church ministry center. If you have not registered yet, make sure to do so tomorrow in ABF. You do not want to miss this!
Whipple Baby Shower - Sunday, November 23rd following second service. Janet is registered at Target and Babies R Us. Ben is registered at Best Buy, the Apple Store, and Chick-Fil-A.
Andrew Peterson Concert - Friday, December 19th, in Kokomo Indiana. If you would like to attend, no later than Saturday, November 15th. Tickets are $10.

Bible Translation Poll

Did you know that we have a tool on our class blog that allows us to create polls? Its pretty cool I guess. For our inaugural poll, we've asked the question: "What Bible translation do you use the most?" If you haven't already, we'd appreciate it if you'd go and vote. If you vote, Starbucks will give you a free cup of coffee. Just show them your "I voted" sticker, and you'll be good to go.

Doctors Choose Camels!

This reminded me that we humans aren't really as smart as we think we are. I wonder what present-day commercials will be looked at this way in the future? Enjoy - and remember, doctors choose camels.

FriFridayOctOctober31st2008 Chipotle Update

Posted Friday, October 31 2008 @ 9 AM

I called Chipotle, and it is true, but it only goes from 6-close.

Secondly, there is no basketball after Family Gathering.

Have a great Halloween!

ThuThursdayOctOctober30th2008 Vol. 1 Issue 14 :: October 30, 2008

Posted Thursday, October 30 2008 @ 7 PM

In this action-packed issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Sign up for Iron Chef
Whipple Shower: Help Needed
Its the Pastor's Birthday Today!
Random Stuff

Sunday Preview

Here's the rundown on this Sunday, November 2, 2008:

Builders - Mikel Berger will be walking us through some of the tougher questions in the realm of elder qualifications, particularly the phrase "one woman man" and the issue of gender. Check out the Builders Blog for more info, and come prepared with questions!
Corporate Worship - Pastor Whipple will be preaching from Luke 17:22-37. The topic at hand is the future return of Jesus Christ. Try spending some time meditating on Psalm 96 to prepare your heart for worship.
Family Gathering - Its the first Sunday of the month (can you believe its November already?), so we'll be gathering together in the evening for some singing, 2 baptisms, some church business, and a time around the Lord's Table.
Basketball - After Family Gathering

Sign Up For Iron Chef!

When: November 15
Where: Ministry Center
Time : 4:45 – 9 PM
Who do I contact: or signup in ABF by November 6.
What is the secret ingredient? TBA!

Help Needed For the Whipple Shower

Whitney Daugherty asked if the builders could help her out, so if you would like to help in the setup/teardown of the Whipple Baby Shower, please contact or see her Sunday in ABF. Any other questions about the shower can be directed to Whitney.

Pastor Don Whipple Is Turning . . .

. . . another year older on this very day. Technically, he's growing older by the second (as we all are). It's not as if he gained a whole year of aging in one day. Anyway, here's the point: make sure to wish him a happy birthday on Sunday. The convenient thing is that October is not only the month that your pastor came into the world, but it is also Pastor's appreciation month. Go ahead - kill two birds with one stone!

Random Stuff

Here's 4 random things for you - do with them as you please:

John Piper has written a shortly awesome (or awesomely short) article on how we as Christians should think about voting. Can I say that I think all of you should read it? It's called "Let Christians Vote As Though They Were Not Voting", and it is based on 1 Cor. 7:29-31. Great stuff.
I mentioned an Andrew Peterson concert opportunity last week. I just picked up his newest CD, Resurrection Letters Vol. 2, and I wholeheartedly recommend it to you. I'm a new Peterson listener, but I'm learning that the secret of his strength is in his lyrical ability. Also, I learned that there is no volume 1. He's actually working on it now. Curious? Buy the CD, and he'll tell you why! You can listen to most of the songs at his website.
I'm not sure of the validity of this . . . in fact, it could be one fantastic joke. Rumor has it, though, that Chipotle will give you a free burrito on Halloween (tomorrow!) if you wear something made from foil. Think of the possibilities! If anyone can prove or disprove this rumor, please reply to this e-mail.
I have one more article for you to read. This one recounts the story of a baby boy who was burned horribly, told through the eyes of the young nurse who is now taking care of him. I almost cried while reading it. Almost.

ThuThursdayOctOctober23rd2008 Vol. 1 Issue 13 :: October 23, 2008

Posted Thursday, October 23 2008 @ 10 PM

In this issue . . .

Sunday Preview
Andrew Peterson Christmas Concert
Random Videos and Photos

Sunday Preview

Here's a quick rundown of what's happening this Sunday, October 26th:

Builders ABF- We'll be on week 4 of the church structure series, which has to do with the Biblical requirements for an elder. Check out the Builder's Blog for more info.
Worship Gathering- Pastor Whipple is back from Africa, and he'll be jumping into Luke 17:20-21. The theme for the next few weeks is the kingdom of God.
Lunch- I don't know . . . what are you having?
Evening events- The ministry center will be open at 7:00 PM for basketball.

Andrew Peterson Christmas Concert

Andrew Peterson will be performing his excellent Christmas CD,Behold the Lamb of God, in Kokomo on Friday, December 19th. It would be fun to pull together a large group of people to go see him - the tickets only cost $10.

Who is Andrew Peterson, you might ask? He's a musician who is known for his ability to tell amazing stories through his music. Some people compare him to Rich Mullins, although I'm not familiar enough with either of them to justify that comparison. I will say this: I do own his Christmas CD, and I love it.

If this interests you at all, or you'd like to learn more, feel free to check out Andrew Peterson's website.

Random Videos and Photos

I've got a few links that I've run across over the past week that you might enjoy. 2 are humorous, the last one is quite serious. Have fun . . .

church sign battle - this is a fake, but does it seem all that far-fetched? [HT Andrew Jones]

How NOT to react to a speeding ticket - make sure to watch it to the end. Let's be honest . . . have you ever been tempted to do something like this? [HT Justin Taylor]

AIDS orphans in Kenya - a sobering, stark look at the plight of orphaned boys in Kenya boys due to the AIDS pandemic. Be warned - there is some graphic content. [HT Tim Challies]

ThuThursdayOctOctober16th2008 Vol. 1 Issue 12 :: October 16, 2008

Posted Thursday, October 16 2008 @ 7 PM

Hi Builders,

This week's newsletter is short and to the point: make sure to check out the Builder's Blog in preparation for this Sunday's lesson. Matt Borg is speaking on elders and unity . . . important stuff!!

So GO FORTH YE BUILDERS!!!

ThuThursdayOctOctober9th2008 Vol. 1 Issue 11 :: October 9, 2008

Posted Thursday, October 09 2008 @ 8 PM

In this issue:

Builders Game Night
Pics for the class directory
Looking towards Sunday
Trickin' and Treatin' for Christ

Builders Game Night

Ladies and gents, make sure to come to the game night tomorrow night, in the church ministry center, starting at 7 PM. Bring your favorite game and your favorite snack/beverage, and bring a friend!
Hope to see you there!

Pics for the class directory

Sheryl Hodson is working on the Builders class directory, and doing a wonderful job with it. If you have a family pic that you'd like in the directory and on the class bulletin board, please it to Sheryl. If you want a new picture taken, she can do that too - come ready Sunday morning to have your photo taken.

Thanks Sheryl for all the work you're doing!

Looking towards Sunday

Last week - Structuring KSBC Pt. 1
This week - Structuring KSBC . . . wait for it . . . PART 2!!

Matt Borg is planning on leading us in a discussion on elders. This week our goal is to answer the question: What is an elder? Check out the Builder's Blog sometime over the weekend to get a lesson teaser and some tips on how to come prepared.

I'm serious - why don't you check the blog sometime over the weekend! It'd be good for you and encouraging to us teachers - since, you know, it's all about us :-)

Trickin' and Treatin' for Christ

Paul Briggs, a campus pastor from Kossuth, has written an insightful and well-balanced article on the topic of Christians celebrating Halloween. Whether or not you've ever given this issue any thought, I'd recommend reading what Paul has to say.

Do you have any Bible or Christian walk questions you'd like the Kossuth pastors to answer? Submit them here!

ThuThursdayOctOctober2nd2008 Vol. 1 Issue 10 :: October 2, 2008

Posted Thursday, October 02 2008 @ 7 PM

In this issue . . .

Game Night!
Restructuring KSBC Series
Prayer Requests Request
Psalm 145

Game Night!

October has descended upon us - can you believe it? Schedules are busy, commitments are pulling us every which way, and its easy to get so caught up in our routines that we never spend any time simply hanging out and enjoying a time of fellowship with each other. Enter the Builders' Game Night. On next Friday, 10/10/08, we'll be having a game night in the church ministry center from 7-9 PM. All you need to do is bring your favorite board/card/group game and a snack of your choice. Maybe some of you could bring drinks. But hey, that's the beauty of this system: bring what you want!

In summary:

WHAT: Builders' Game Night
WHEN: Friday, October 10, 2008, 7:00-9:00 PM
WHERE: Kossuth Street Baptist Church in the Ministry Center
WHO: Builders folks - bring some friends!
WHY: To get to know each other better, and for doritos (somebody bring the nacho cheese ones please?)

Restructuring KSBC Series:
Why Talk About Church Structure?

The covenant series is over. What's next, you ask? Over the next 10 weeks, we'll be studiously seeking to understand the importance of thinking Biblically about our church structure. The series is entitled Restructuring KSBC, which gives you a hint that we're moving towards some changes in Kossuth's structure.

This week, we'll attempt to answer the big question on all of your minds: why are we spending 10 weeks on this topic? Head on over to the Builders Blog for my comments on how to prepare for this series. See you on Sunday!

Prayer Requests Request

Did you know that there is a handy-dandy way for you to pass on prayer requests to the Builders leadership? Simply go to the Builders page at the KSBC website, click on the "Submit Prayer Request" link in the right column, enter in your prayer request, and click send. It will be sent to myself (Ben Whipple) and other leaders of the class, who will lift up the need before God's throne of grace. If you don't want the prayer request made public, please indicate that. Otherwise, the prayer requests will be passed on to the Builders class via the weekly newsletter.

Psalm 145

I recently watched this great video of some guy dramatically reciting Psalm 145. He really gets into it! Just in case you're wondering, this video isn't meant to be funny. He gets a little bit more, shall we say, demonstrative than we at Kossuth normally are used to, but I'd suggest giving it a chance, maybe listening to it during one of your devotional times. I pray that it will encourage you.

ThuThursdaySepSeptember25th2008 Vol. 1 Issue 9 :: September 25, 2008

Posted Thursday, September 25 2008 @ 7 PM

In this issue . . .

The Sunday Preview
Persecution in India
Death By Love

The Sunday Preview

This is it! We've trekked through the major covenants of the Old Testament, and we're finally to the covenant that all the other covenants point towards: the New Covenant of Christ. Read Matt's blog entry to know how to prepare, and come ready to rejoice in the glorious wisdom and faithfulness of God!

Persecution in India

I'm not sure if you were aware of it, but persecution in India has been on the rise. I'd encourage you to read this article from Voice of the Martyrs to learn of the situation, and this article from The Gospel for Asia for info on what is currently happening.

We need to pray for our brothers and sisters in India. We also need to consider their example and strive for the gospel of Christ all the more in the circles in which we live.

"Remember those in prison as if you were their fellow prisoners, and those who are mistreated as if you yourselves were suffering." ~ Hebrews 13:3

Death By Love by Mark Driscoll

Propitiation. Redemption. Expiation. Gloriously important words describing the gospel of Jesus Christ, but how do they practically transform your life? Mark Driscoll takes these words, along with others, and describes what the gospel of Jesus Christ means for you and for me.

DISCLAIMER: I have not read this book. I plan to, though. I recommend it because 1) I like Mark Driscoll, 2) I need to learn how to apply the gospel to my life more, and 3) it has a really cool video teaser/introduction.

Go here to watch the video. Click on the book to order it.

ThuThursdaySepSeptember18th2008 Vol. 1 Issue 8 :: September 18, 2008

Posted Thursday, September 18 2008 @ 7 PM

All's quiet on the Builder's front - this is one of those weeks where I don't have much to write about, which could be a good thing: I use up less of my time to write this newsletter, and you spend less time reading this newsletter. I did, however, want to highlight a few things:

Kempson Meals. It looks like all the meals for the Kempsons are taken care of except for tomorrow night. If you can help out with that, give Arwen Revis a call or drop her an .
Basketball. Just in case you didn't know, basketball has started up on Sundays at 7:00 PM in the ministry center. Come out and show your mad skills!
The Davidic Covenant. This Sunday, we will be on the penultimate (word of the day) study in the Covenants series. There's nothing posted yet, but check out the Builder's Blog sometime tomorrow for some thoughts from the teacher, Ben Whipple (me).

Have a great weekend, and Lord-willing, we'll see each other on Sunday!

FriFridaySepSeptember12th2008 Meals for the Kempsons

Posted Friday, September 12 2008 @ 10 AM

The Kempsons and baby Victoria need our help with meals. They will be starting on this Monday.

Below is the care calendar info for everyone to use in order to sign up. If there are any questions or problems signing up, you can contact with the date you want and she can put you on the calendar if need be. Make sure to call ahead before dropping off the food.

To access Jared & Becca Kempson's personal CareCalendar site, visit http://www.CareCalendar.org/logon/6715 and enter the following information in the appropriate spaces:

CALENDAR ID : 6715
SECURITY CODE : 5170

That's it! Lets help the Kempsons out!

ThuThursdaySepSeptember11th2008 Vol. 1 Issue 7 :: September 11, 2008

Posted Thursday, September 11 2008 @ 7 PM

In this issue . . .

Welcome Victoria Kempson!!!
The Retreat Recap
The Sunday Preview
A Possible new KSBC worship element

Welcome, Victoria Kempson!!!

Victoria Elise (not necessarily final spelling) Kempson arrived a little after 10 AM this morning. Mom and baby are doing great, though Becca was in labor for over 12 hours! Victoria is 8lbs 9 oz. and 20 ½ in. long.

You know Jared and Becca - they love visitors, and the more the better! If you can, plan on getting up to see them sometime this weekend.

Be looking for meal details in the near future.

The Retreat Recap

We had a great time at the Rummels this past weekend (thanks again, Andy and Emily!). About 25 people attended, and we enjoyed some good times - sand volleyball, water balloon beach towel volleyball, cornhole, ultimate frisbee, and some good eats. One of the main highlights of the weekend was learning from Kevin Haehl, as he taught us from the Scripture on the will of God.

Kevin graciously gave us his notes, and Mikel put them online - so if you'd like to see what we talked about, or if you were there but you're scratching your head trying to remember what his third point was during the second talk, you can download those notes here.

If anyone has any pictures of the event and would like to upload them to the church website, drop Ben an e-mail and he'll set you up to do that.

The Sunday Preview

Mikel Berger, an up-and-coming new teaching phenome, will be leading us through a discussion on the Mosaic Covenant. We've already looked at God's covenants with Adam, Noah, and Abraham, and after Moses we have David and the New Covenant.

I trust you've found your thinking stimulated during these discussions. If you have any questions that linger in your mind, feel free to post them on the Builder's Blog. Also, make sure to check back there sometime this weekend for Mikel's tips on how to be prepared for Sunday.

A Possible New KSBC Worship Element?

I saw this video of a creative movement routine used in a church somewhere . . . I'd be interested to hear what you guys think . . . would this totally rock Kossuth's Sunday morning worship service world?

ThuThursdaySepSeptember4th2008 Vol. 1 Issue 6 :: September 4, 2008

Posted Thursday, September 04 2008 @ 8 PM

This week's newsletter is simple and to the point:
IT'S RETREATIN' TIME!!!

Tomorrow evening, the 2008 Builders Class Retreat officially begins!
Just in case you deleted last week's newsletter,
all the information you need to know about the retreat is below.
See you tomorrow evening at 7!!

What to Bring:

Bible
Notebook
Pen/pencil
Snacks & drinks to share on Friday night
Swimsuit & towel (for slip 'n slide & beach blanket volleyball)
Camping gear (tent, sleeping bag, pillow)
Board games

Cost: $20 per person

Directions:
Andy & Emily Rummel
6275 E 450 N
Lafayette, IN 47905
765-589-3703

Take SR 25 N out of Lafayette and go under I 65 and continue until you get to 450 N, sign will say Buck Creek. Turn right on 450 N and go 2 miles and they are the 3rd house after you pass 625 E. Name is on the mailbox and brick lights on either side of driveway.

Schedule:
Friday, September 5
(eat dinner before you come)
7:00 -9:00 pm arrive, play games (beach volleyball, giant slip-and-slide, corn hole, board games, etc.)
9:00 Lesson by Kevin.
9:30 Campfire, singing
10:00 or later – tent camp or sleep in the Rummel’s basement

Saturday, September 6
9:00 am breakfast
10:00 Lesson by Kevin
11:00 Games
12:00 Lunch
1:00 pm Games
3:00 Lesson by Kevin
4:00 Go home

Biblical Covenants, Pt. 3: The Abrahamic Covenant

This week, Matt Borg is teaching on the covenant God made with Abraham. This will be week 3 of our series on the Biblical covenants, so make sure to attend as we see God's plan move closer and closer to the coming of Christ Jesus. Check out the Builder's Blog for Matt's thoughts on how to prepare for Sunday.

ThuThursdayAugAugust28th2008 Vol. 1 Issue 5 :: August 28, 2008

Posted Thursday, August 28 2008 @ 11 PM

IN THIS ISSUE . . .

The 2008 Retreater's Guide to KSBC Builder Retreats
How to Prepare for Sunday: The Noahic Covenant
Kossuth's Hidden Gem
Look at your Fish!
Eating Glass with Reverend D. Ray

The 2008 Retreater's Guide to KSBC Builder Retreats

What to Bring:

Bible
Notebook
Pen/pencil
Snacks & drinks to share on Friday night
Swimsuit & towel (for slip 'n slide & beach blanket volleyball)
Camping gear (tent, sleeping bag, pillow)
Board games

Ben Whipple is teaching on the Noahic Covenant, also known as God's covenant with Noah. [Tip: add an "ic" to any word to make it sound better.]

Check out the Builder's Blog to help you prepare for Sunday!

Kossuth's Hidden Gem: Wednesday Night Prayer Meeting

Wednesday nights at Kossuth can be a busy time, what with all the meetings, children ministries, music practices, etc. But in the sanctuary at 6:45, a group of Kossuth folks get together to study the Word of God for about 20 minutes and pray together for another 20 minutes or so. Not many people come, and I don't really know why - maybe its the time, or because people are tired after work, or maybe its something else.

Or, some of you might confess to the same reason for not going that sometimes keep me from going: I can get uncomfortable praying with people. For me, it's because I don't like to open myself up to people, and because I think I have to pray at a certain "level of excellency". Both of which are pride issues, but they're there nonetheless. The truth is, they're poopy excuses for not going before the throne of grace along with my brothers and sisters in Christ.

OK, so I've aired my dirty laundry, what's keeping you back from praying with your brothers and sisters on Wednesday night? I'm not meaning for this to be a guilt trip - unless it needs to be. This is meant to put before you the opportunity, and ask you simply to consider it. Alright, that's it. Maybe I'll see you on Wednesday night sometime!

Look at your Fish!

I read this article from Tim Challie's blog. Its a little long, but its an entertaining and challenging story ultimately about how hard we study God's Word. Well worth the read!

Eating Glass with Reverend D. Ray

Watch this video and prepare to be edified. Enjoy . . .

ThuThursdayAugAugust21st2008 Vol. 1 Issue 4 :: August 21, 2008

Posted Thursday, August 21 2008 @ 10 PM

IN THIS ISSUE . . . READ IT ALL . . . I KNOW YOU CAN . . .

The KSBC Picnic: why you should come, and how you can help

Builders' Retreat 2008

7 things to do at Fall Kossuth that you couldn't do at Summer Kossuth

How to prepare for this Sunday

The world's most depressing obituary

Why you should come - fellowship, chicken fingers, a plethora of desserts, salads, and baked beans, corn hole, volleyball, lots of kids running around, ultimate frisbee, disc golf, sitting around in lawn chairs talking with friends, inviting non-churchie folks to a non-churchie event, some sort of "old folk" against "youngins" athletic event, etc.

How you can help - stick around after second service to load chairs and tables into the church truck. The more help we get the quicker it'll be done! After the picnic, we also need help unloading the chairs and tables at the church.

If you haven't done so already, make sure to reserve the 5th and 6th of September (Friday evening and Saturday) for the Builders' Retreat at the Rummels! Some fast facts:

Where: Andy & Emily Rummel's house
When: Friday & Saturday, 9/5/08-9/6/08, beginning at 5 PM
Who: Anyone in the Builders class, and any friends they'd want to invite (no children)
Why: to "retreat" from the daily grind for a time of spiritual growth and refreshment, fellowshiping with friends, and having fun playing games and camping out. Oh yeah, there'll be a campfire, too!
Speaker: Kevin Haehl - you won't want to miss him . . . and I'm not just saying that
Cost: $20 per person

Remember our discussion from last Sunday . . . you have absolutely no reason NOT to come. Unless you don't like us. If that's the case, you should still come for the food.

Attend the Builder's class (kind of a no-brainer)
Help out with the AWANA children's ministry on Wednesday night
Sing in choir!
Join a small group (this is REALLY a no-brainer)
Go to both worship services when one just isn't enough
Befriend college kids and invite them over to your house for dinner and games
Be a Reliable Man at 6:30 AM on every other Saturday morning

How to prepare for this Sunday

We're beginning a 6-week series on Biblical covenants this Sunday, and Matt Borg will kick things off with the Adamic covenant. Check out the Builder's Blog for a teaser and further preparatory instructions.

The world's most depressing obituary

This has actually been checked for its veracity, and it is not a hoax. Read this and pray that God would allow your life to be worth more than this!

FriFridayAugAugust15th2008 Vol. 1 Issue 3 :: August 15, 2008

Posted Friday, August 15 2008 @ 11 AM

Its time to get back together! Join us this Sunday in the Builders classroom at 9:30 AM for a time of food, fun, and fellowship.

Since this announcement is a little bit late, we won't have an elaborate scheme on who brings what. Instead, here's the deal: bring whatever you want!!

The church will supply some drinks, and we'll feast on whatever else is brought.

Here are some of the things we'll talk about this Sunday:

the Builders retreat
the website
upcoming teaching topics
the church picnic
whatever else you want to talk about!

Looking forward to seeing all of you on Sunday!

ThuThursdayJulJuly24th2008 Vol. 1 Issue 2 :: July 24, 2008

Posted Thursday, July 24 2008 @ 7 PM

The Kempsons need our Taco Fixins!

Folks, without our help, the Kempson shower will be nothing more than a bunch of women sitting around a table watching a pregnant lady open gifts! WE CAN'T LET THAT HAPPEN!! To illustrate how Becca might feel if she had a taco-less baby shower, I created a photo montage. In this illustration, I am playing the role of Becca. Observe the descent into despair:

Surely now you understand. What can you do about it? Here's a list of what's needed:

For the Taco Salad we need:
         3 pounds Cooked Ground Hamburger
         12 Tomatoes, diced
         3 packs of Taco Seasoning
         3 cans Chili Beans
         3 medium sized Head of Lettuce, shredded (or 3 bags of shredded lettuce)
         3 bags of Shredded Cheese
         3 bags of Taco Chips
         2 large Onions, diced
         2 jars of Salsa
         2 containers of Sour Cream

    Cake or cupcakes (enough for 25 people)

    3 people to bring Fruit

    Drinks:
        3 cans 5-Alive
        3 2liter bottles of 7-up

    Set Up (as many as possible)

    Clean Up

    2-3 people for Decorations (primary colors)

Baby Shower Date: Sunday, Aug 3rd
Registered at: Target and Babies R Us
Please contact to help!

Rummel Party Reminder

Just in case you forgot, we're having a party at the Rummels this Saturday! Check here for more details.

Sam has left the Building . . .

Sam Hanni moved away, and we shed a lone, solitary tear. ~sniff~

Why don't you give him a call or shoot him an ? I'm sure he would be encouraged to know that you're thinking of him. And while you're thinking of him at this very moment, pray for him that he'd be growing in his faith and staying close to Christ.

MonMondayJulJuly21st2008 Rummel Party this Weekend!!!

Posted Monday, July 21 2008 @ 3 PM

Everyone is invited to the Rummel residence on Saturday, July 26th for volleyball, slip n slide, and other games. Please arrive anytime after 4:00 and bring lawnchairs if you have them. We will plan on ordering and eating pizza around 6:30 if you want supper. Please bring a few $$$ to chip in. Feel free to bring a friend.

Directions are take SR 25 N out of Lafayette and turn right on 450 N (sign says Buck Creek). Go about 2 miles and we are on the right side of the road, name & address is on mailbox.

ThuThursdayJulJuly17th2008 Vol. 1 Issue 1 :: July 17, 2008

Posted Thursday, July 17 2008 @ 11 PM

Ladies and gents, remember to mark your calendars on September 5 & 6 for our class retreat. This year we're having it at Andy & Emily Rummel's house (yay Rummels!), and our speaker is Kevin Haehl. We're planning to have a totally rad super-awesome time playing games, eating food, sitting under the teaching of God's Word, doing the whole campfire thing, sleeping in tents, and just plain getting to know each other better. You do not want to miss this, so start making plans to attend RIGHT NOW! It will cost a little bit, but much less than in the past, considering the location. Watch for more details to come . . . [you can rsvp on Facebook]

Helping out with the Kempson baby shower

It's time for another baby shower! The Kempsons are having a baby girl in September and so we are throwing a baby shower on Sunday Aug 3 after service. Below is a link to the list of the needs so please email what you would like to help with. Remember, set up and clean up are excellent opportunities for you guys to serve. The goal is to set up right after the ABF hour. If we get enough people to help it should get taken care of in enough time to still make it for the message.
HERE'S HOW YOU CAN HELP!

Checking out the new church website

Have you folks been to the KSBC website lately? Why don't you mosey on over there and give it a look-see!

Here's a few things you may want to check out:

Ask the Pastors - Do you have a question about the Bible or the Christian life? Here's where you can ask those questions - who knows, maybe they'll even get answered!
Builder's Homepage - This is our online home - news, events, newsletter subscriptions, photos, prayer request submissions, and more! We're still filling it with content, so think of what it could be :-)
Register - Not so much a place, but a task for you to do: REGISTER ON THE SITE! You'll see it on the home page at the top right, and after that, the world will be opened up to you as never before! Well, that might be a wee slice of hyperbole, but you get the picture . . .

Noisetrade

Do you like Derek Webb? Sandra McCracken? Never heard of them? You should give 'em a listen . . . and now's the best time to do that, since Derek has started Noisetrade, a site where you can download their latest CDs for however much you want to pay, or for free by recommending the site to 3 of your friends. This is really a no-brainer. I'm serious. There's also a whole bevy of other artists available for your aural pleasure.

SatSaturdayJulJuly5th2008 Sam's "I'm-leaving-Lafayette-so-come-party" Party Invitation

Posted Saturday, July 05 2008 @ 5 PM

Sam Hanni is moving to Kansas, and Lafayette (not to mention the rest of Indiana) just won't be the same without him. Sam has invited everyone over for one last shindig:

Hello all,

As many of you know I moving to back to Kansas on the 14th of July. I would like to hang out with as many of you as I can, one more time before I leave. So if you are completely bored and have nothing better to do I am going to have a get together at my house on the 12th around 7:30. You don’t need to bring anything unless you didn’t eat then you might want to. I will provide refreshments.

My address:
1717 Maywood Dr.
West Lafayette, IN 47906

Do everything you can to be there - we will miss Sam, and it'd be great to be able to show him that by packing out his house!

TueTuesdayJunJune24th2008 July 4th Cookout at the Hodsons

Posted Tuesday, June 24 2008 @ 11 PM

The Hodsons will provide burgers, hotdogs, lemonade - Bring a side or dessert. We'll play games until it gets dark. After that we'll burn through any fireworks we have (Matt will have some, but more are always welcome). Matt will also be attempting an even larger homemade sparkler "experiment" this year (one of the highlights from last year's party). So, any sparklers you can bring will help the cause.

If you're on Facebook, RSVP here.

Otherwise, let the Hodsons know if you're coming some other way so they can plan on how much meat to buy.

Feel free to bring guests / send this invite to others.

Hodson address: 3987 S State Rd 55, Oxford, IN

FriFridayJunJune20th2008 The Paschals had their baby!

Posted Friday, June 20 2008 @ 11 AM

The Paschals are back in town for a couple of days, and have added a new member to their family!

Nolan Levi Paschal was born last night at Home Hospital. To check out stats and pictures, visit their blog.

SunSundayJunJune15th2008 Summer Fun at the Rummels

Posted Sunday, June 15 2008 @ 10 PM

Builders,

I trust your summer has been great so far - I miss seeing all of you! We have an opportunity to remedy that . . . check out the invitation below from the Rummels:

Everyone is invited to our house on Saturday, June 28th for volleyball, slip n slide, and other games. Please arrive anytime after 4:00 and bring lawnchairs if you have them. Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, and drinks will be provided and we will plan on eating around 6:00. If your last name is A-L please bring a side item, M-Z please bring a dessert. Bring your swimsuit if you want to go down the slip n slide. So I know how much food to get please let me (Emily Rummel) know by June 25th if you prefer a hot dog or hamburger. Directions are: take SR 25 N out of Lafayette and turn right on 450 N (sign says Buck Creek). Go about 2 miles and we are on the right side of the road, name & address is on mailbox.

Hope to see all of you there! Make sure to as soon as you know if you're coming.

Ben

WedWednesdayJunJune4th2008 Don't Forget About the Bergers!

Posted Wednesday, June 04 2008 @ 7 PM

Hi Builders,

I'm chalking this one up to it being the summer AND the fact that we're trying a new communication medium, but let's not forget about the Bergers . . . they still need meals.

Here's the original newsletter info . . .

We want to help out the Bergers with their meals. The following dates are available for you to bring them a meal:

Monday, 6/9/08
Wednesday, 6/11/08
Friday, 6/13/08
Sunday, 6/15/08
Tuesday, 6/17/08
Thursday, 6/19/08
Saturday, 6/21/08

In order to sign up, please contact Arwen Revis by or phone (477-6257).

Directions to the Berger residence:

Take SR 25 through Delphi. Turn right on SR 218 (just past a trailer park). Take 218 into Camden and turn left at the light. Go two blocks and turn right on Washington St. Go just past the elementary school parking lot and our house is the one on the left with the red porch. If you come to the stop sign at Ohio Street, you have just passed us, back up! :)

Food specifications:
No fish and light on the spice and onions.

LET'S FEED THE BERGERS!!

SatSaturdayMayMay31st2008 Builders E-Newsletter

Posted Saturday, May 31 2008 @ 9 PM

Hi Builders class!

We're not meeting together all summer, so it'll be important that we stay connected with what's going on in each other's lives. Since our e-mail list-serv has gone bye-bye, we decided to try out this newsletter idea.

The idea is this: if you have things of importance that are happening in your life that you want the Builders class to know about, send an e-mail to me explaining what they are. I will then pass the information on to the class via the newsletter. It's not as easy as sending an e-mail through the list-serv as in days of old, but this should do well for now.

Another way of looking at this is to think of the newsletter as taking the place of announcement time. Since we won't have that time this summer, the weekly newsletter will fill you in on social activities, serving opportunities, births, etc.

Have a great summer!
Ben

SatSaturdayMayMay31st2008 Healthy Berger Baby Boy - They need meals!!!

Posted Saturday, May 31 2008 @ 9 PM

The Berger couple is now the Berger trio! Read below the description from Mikel's blog:

"Gunnar James Berger arrived earlier this morning via C-Section at 1:16 am. He weighed in at 6 lbs 11 oz and is 21 inches long. He’s pretty tall and skinny (surprise, surprise) with long toes and fingers."

We want to help out the Bergers with their meals. The following dates are available for you to bring them a meal:

Monday, 6/9/