"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:
- 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.
- 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!
- 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.