September Already?!?

Just an update with announcements, etc.

Thanks to Drew for another excellent SMBS lesson, closing out our study of 1&2 Corinthians.
Take away thoughts (as best as I could write them down):
  Thorns let us see God's grace in our daily lives, apart from our initial salvation.
    James 1:2-4; Consider it joy when we face trials...
  Thorns are essential for spiritual growth; if not for thorns we wouldn't have to rely on God.
  Thorns keep us humble, reminding us that we are mortal.

Next week we begin Ephesians; I am really looking forward to what we can learn from this incredible book of God's Word!
 
Announcements: (and lots of 'em)

- Wednesday morning Magill Bible Study: starting a new book this week.  Contact Matt Magill for details.
- Wednesday evening dinner has resumed, now in the Crosswalk main room.  Goes from 4:45 until 6:00.  Cheal delicious food and fellowship.  Come early and stay out of the kitchen!
- WEBS at 6pm Wednesday nights; Brother David is going through Revelation.  If you can't get there, the video podcast is free on iTunes.
- Growing Kids God's Way at 6pm on Wednesday nights; week one is in the books but it's not too late to join.  See Angela's email earlier today for details.
- Thursday 9/9: Mother's Luncheon.  Angela has tickets and the ladies in our class will be sitting together.  Contact Angela for more information.
- Friday September 10th; Magills concert at Moore's store in Ben Wheeler.  Get a sitter and come on down.
- AWANA/GRAPPLE starts soon.  Sign-up on Sunday evening September 12th from 5:30 until 7pm.  gabc.org for details.
- Tuesday morning Bible Study led by Ms. Gillen (Drew's Mom); starts September 14th.  Contact Lindsay Gillen for details.
- Ladies evening Bible Study @ Magill's.  contact megan for details.  Likely Tuesday nights but TBD.
- September 21 - Come Pray With Me community-wide prayer rally at Bushman Center in Bullard.  For more info call 903-571-4291
- Breakfast of Champions on Friday September 24th at 6:30 AM - $5 tickets.  Judge Ken Starr (Baylor U, previously Special Prosecutor).  tickets at GABC.org.
- Camping at the ROC on September 24th (overnight) with Saturday morning breakfast.  Chris Phillips is going and would love to get more of the class involved.
- First Wednesday class prayer meeting; next one scheduled for Wednesday October 6th in the Upper Room prayer area in the Crosswalk Building.  Contact Chris Phillips or Matt Kincade for details.

Finally- some pics from the Adult Night at our house a few weeks ago; the "Not-So-Newlywed Game!"

See y'all next week!
MK