Biblical Foundations Newsletter July 27, 2019

Psalm 103:1 Class Memory Verse July 2019

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On Sunday Chris taught another powerful lesson entitled,"Appreciating Romans".   He gave a background on this amazing book which he will be teaching from over the next 4-5 weeks.  He laid out the reasons why the book of Romans is regarded as one of the greatest writings in human history.
The lesson podcast, notes, and presentation are available below:

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The July Ladies Luncheon Hosted by Sandy Bridges

Thank you to Sandy Bridges 

for hosting a very enjoyable Ladies Luncheon Tuesday!

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Ending Sex Trafficking through:

Prayer, Awareness, Intervention, and Restoration

Don't Miss the Bus!

Across Houston women and girls were being sold for sex, but there was little outcry, so Elijah Rising began hosting Van Tours and showing the public that sex trafficking is happening across our city.
Biblical Foundations is organizing a van tour (date and time TBD), if you are interested sign up here: CLICK HERE to Sign Up

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www.biblestudyhouston.com

Announcements:


SPECIAL NOTICE: 


Monday, July 29 Sweet Hour of Prayer call in:
Our class continues the regular monthly prayer time as a call in every Monday at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted.  Call in information is on our class calendar at www.biblestudyhouston.com

Sunday, August 4 After Class Lunch at Fuzzy's Pizza & Cafe:
Information, menu, and RSVP: CLICK HERE for information and to RSVP:

Saturday, August 10 Men Serve - Sign up By Friday, August 2nd Serving the Widows of Our Church for information: CLICK HERE for information

Sunday, August 11 Bible Principles of Estate Planning
Information: CLICK HERE for information

 HELP WANTED
The Biblical Foundations Life Bible Study Class has immediate openings for the following service opportunities, no previous experience is required!  

 CARE GROUP LEADER 

No previous experience required, will train

  CLASS GREETER   

No previous experience required, will train

  NOTE WRITER  

No previous experience required, will train

  EVENT PLANNER  

No previous experience required, will train

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If you are interested in serving your class in one of these areas, please contact Butch or Karen:
Butch - kdbutcher@gmail.com (281)460-5756
Karen - karenwbutcher@gmail.com (713)204-8384

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See you in class tomorrow,

invite a friend or family member! 

 www.biblestudyhouston.com

Biblical Foundations Newsletter July 20 2019

Biblical Foundations Memory Verse July 2019 Psalm 103:1

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Chris ' lesson Sunday in his series on The Life & Teaching of Paul entitled: "Reflections on 'Churching'" from Acts 20;1-12 provided us with valuable insights.  In the story of Eutyechus Chris explained how he symbolizes for us the importance of discipling the next generation.  Below are the podcast, notes, and presentation slides for your review and to share with others:

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Ladies Luncheon Tuesday July 23rd

Don't miss this!

Click on the Picture Below 

Tuesday, July 23rd 12:00

hosted by Sandy Bridges

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Our Sweet Hour of Prayer  Monday was a "field trip" to the HFBC Chapel for praise and prayer - it was attended and 
a blessing to all!

Join in this Monday at 7:30 pm for prayer....call in details on our class website: www.biblestudyhouston.com

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Thank you to all of you who served in the preschool 
Sunday during the 9:15 worship hour for another Summer to Serve opportunity!

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Sunday August 11th 12:30pm - 2:00pm 
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

What's the Rush?

Think estate planning is only for older adults? You might be surprised to know that people of all ages can benefit from planning ahead.

• Singles should consider who would make medical decisions in the event they are unable.
• Married couples may consider how to set up each spouse for future financial success.
• Parents should plan for the future of their children — guardianship and financial provision in unforeseen circumstances.
• Empty nesters may need guidance in minimizing taxes or helping to launch their young adult children.
• Senior adults may have concerns about tax implications and stewardship of their estate as well as the best ways to gift their children and grandchildren.

Adults of all ages and stages of life are invited to attend Biblical Principles of Estate Planningled by Robert Kuck of PhilanthroCorp. Houston’s First partners with PhilanthroCorp, a nonprofit organization, to provide free estate planning to our congregation.

Read about a Houston’s First member’s experience with PhilanthroCorp — Eternal Impact

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www.biblestudyhouston.com

Announcements:


SPECIAL NOTICE: 


Monday, July 22 Sweet Hour of Prayer call in:
Our class continues the regular monthly prayer time as a call in every Monday at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted.  Call in information is on our class calendar at www.biblestudyhouston.com

Tuesday, July 23 Ladies Lunch @ Sandy Bridges':
Lunch provided by Sandy, please call or RSVP, information CLICK HERE.

Wednesday, July 24 Audio Production Team Meeting:
@ The Butcher's 7:00 pm, call Butch (281) 460-5756 or Karen (713) 204-8384

 HELP WANTED
The Biblical Foundations Life Bible Study Class has immediate openings for the following service opportunities, no previous experience is required!  

 CARE GROUP LEADER 

No previous experience required, will train

  CLASS GREETER   

No previous experience required, will train

  NOTE WRITER  

No previous experience required, will train

  EVENT PLANNER  

No previous experience required, will train

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If you are interested in serving your class in one of these areas, please contact Butch or Karen:
Butch - kdbutcher@gmail.com (281)460-5756
Karen - karenwbutcher@gmail.com (713)204-8384

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See you in class tomorrow,

invite a friend or family member! 

 www.biblestudyhouston.com

Biblical Foundations Newsletter July 13, 2019

Class Memory Verse July 2019

Sunday we were blessed by four of our class members: Bruce and Dee Dee Fincher, John Markle, and Charles Poor.  Each one presented to our class their experiences while seeking God's will.

Bruce and Dee Dee Fincher shared how through her journey with cancer God has opened doors to opportunities to serve Him.   One such opportunity is through a blog site that Dee Dee has been sharing her experiences which has provided encouragement to others.  You can visit and follow Dee Dee's blog here: http://deedeefincher.blogspot.com/

John Markle shared his "Amazing Journey" by presenting several examples of how God changed John's plans and placed him into service in ways he never dreamed of.  One such example: John had a desire to learn the Spanish language and after accumulating enough skill was ready to launch out into his first mission opportunity during the Houston Project aka Mission 1:8 to serve in the Spanish speaking community.  Well, The Lord had other plans as John found himself serving a community of Sudanese, his newly developed skill would have to wait.   He did later find a opportunity to put his new language skills to service during a mission trip to Guatemala.   It was during that trip John was asked to serve in Guatemalan prison  evangelism.   This experience put John on a path of serving in prison ministry to this day in our own community.

Dr. Charles Poor provided some very inspiring insights into his life's journey and how seeking God's will placed him into service in what was at the time a new field: Christian Psychology.  It was while on a summer college life retreat to Falls Creek in the Arbuckle Mountains of Oklahoma, Charles sought The Lord's will for his life.  Charles asked to spend the night away from the crowd, alone in his car seeking The Lord's direction for his life.  It was at that time The Lord gave him the insight to prepare for serving in what was this newly developing field of Christian Psychology.  Clearly, his career has included many exciting adventures and has been full of The Lord's blessings:  Treating nearly 30,000 cases while on staff at Baylor College of Medicine and assisting in the establishment of (clickable link) HFBC's Julianna Poor Memorial Counseling Center
Charles provided a handout which can be read below:

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Tomorrow: Sunday July 14th!

• Summer to Serve Pre-School arrive by 9:00am to check in and receive assignment
• After Class Lunch at Fuzzy Pizza Cafe - CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION

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Biblical Foundations has Business Cards for
use in your evangelism? They are on the Welcome Table pick up before or after class:

Available at the LBS Welcome Table

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This week, Don Hamilton reminded us that we need to be in prayer for our persecuted Christian brothers and sisters.  He shared the work being done by one ministry serving persecuted Christians throughout the world.
Tweet regarding 10 most dangerous Places to be a Christian

We are living in a time when persecution against Christians is the highest in modern history. Take time this week to pray with believers in each of these countries. Leave your prayer below. https://t.co/wWW6qZ8ptA

— Open Doors USA (@OpenDoors) July 11, 2019

interesting article by Gregory C. Cochran, (Click below to read)
"What Kind of Persecution is Happening to Christians Around the World?"

www.biblestudyhouston.com

Announcements:


SPECIAL NOTICE: 


Sunday, July 14 Summer to Serve Preschool:
Biblical Foundations volunteer to help during 9:15 worship hour. If you have any questions, please contact Brianna Saunders: Brianna.Saunders@HoustonsFirst.org

Sunday, July 14 After Class Lunch at Fuzzy's Pizza & Cafe:
Information, menu, and RSVP: CLICK HERE for information and to RSVP:

Monday, July 15 Sweeet Hour of Prayer in HFBC Chapel:
Monthly class field trip to the Chapel for Praise and Prayer meet at 6:30pm.  Our class continues the regular monthly prayer time as a call in every other Monday at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted on our class calendar at www.biblestudyhouston.com

Tuesday, July 23 Ladies Lunch @ Sandy Bridges':
Lunch provided by Sandy, please call or RSVP, information CLICK HERE.

Wednesday, July 24 Audio Production Team Meeting:
@ The Butcher's 7:00 pm, call Butch (281) 460-5756 or Karen (713) 204-8384

 HELP WANTED
The Biblical Foundations Life Bible Study Class has immediate openings for the following service opportunities, no previous experience is required!  

 CARE GROUP LEADER 

No previous experience required, will train

  CLASS GREETER   

No previous experience required, will train

  NOTE WRITER  

No previous experience required, will train

  EVENT PLANNER  

No previous experience required, will train

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If you are interested in serving your class in one of these areas, please contact Butch or Karen:
Butch - kdbutcher@gmail.com (281)460-5756
Karen - karenwbutcher@gmail.com (713)204-8384

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See you in class tomorrow,

invite a friend or family member! 

 www.biblestudyhouston.com

Biblical Foundations Newsletter July 6, 2019

Houston's First has a heart for missions and evangelism — for sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ with others. For over 20 years, Houston 1:8 has provided the Houston's First family with an opportunity to be missionaries right here in our own city. If you’re participating, please let us know so we can make sure we can lift you up in prayer. If you’re not – make sure you pray for all the people participating this week. So many lives will be touched during this time.  Please share your experiences this week with pictures and stories!

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In Sunday's lesson Chris presented his 5th lesson on 2 Corinthians 10-13 entitled: "Spiritual Authority". The content and lesson was full of insights into how Paul's servant leadership is a model of how to build a community pleasing to our Lord. Chris' full lesson is available on Radio Public podcast below, as well as the outline notes and presentation:

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 In his latest book, Pastor Gregg Matte reminds us that the first step to be a difference maker is having a difference made in ourselves through the power of the Gospel. Once God makes that difference in your life, you are ready to go in Jesus’ name to play your part in changing the world. Are you ready to jump in? Are you ready to make the Difference Maker Declaration?

Difference Makers is available now from CornerBooks, Amazon, LifeWay, and other retailers

Difference Makers 

Connecting the Heart of the Book through Song!

https://houstonsfirst.org/the-loop/media/worship-albums

This new album combines the impact of the book and the repeatability of songs to create a powerful combination. The project features 10 original songs written by First Worship team members in collaboration with songwriters from LifeWay, Integrity, and Word Publishing. Among the Songwriters was 
our own Pastor Gregg who co-wrote the title song — Difference Makers.  Available on iTunes and at each Campus on Sun, July 14

  

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www.biblestudyhouston.com

Announcements:


SPECIAL NOTICE: after class lunch tomorrow has been rescheduled!

Monday, July 8 - Thursday, July 11 Mission 1:8

Sunday, July 14 Summer to Serve Preschool:
Biblical Foundations volunteer to help during 9:15 worship hour. If you have any questions, please contact Brianna Saunders: Brianna.Saunders@HoustonsFirst.org

Sunday, July 14 After Class Lunch at Fuzzy's Pizza & Cafe:
Information, menu, and RSVP: CLICK HERE for information and to RSVP:

Monday, July 15 Sweeet Hour of Prayer in HFBC Chapel:
Monthly class field trip to the Chapel for Praise and Prayer meet at 6:30pm.  Our class continues the regular monthly prayer time as a call in every other Monday at 7:30 pm unless otherwise noted on our class calendar at www.biblestudyhouston.com

Tuesday, July 23 Ladies Lunch @ Sandy Bridges':
Lunch provided by Sandy, please call or RSVP, information CLICK HERE.

Wednesday, July 24 Audio Production Team Meeting:
@ The Butcher's 7:00 pm, call Butch (281) 460-5756 or Karen (713) 204-8384

 HELP WANTED
The Biblical Foundations Life Bible Study Class has immediate openings for the following service opportunities, no previous experience is required!  

 CARE GROUP LEADER 

No previous experience required, will train

  CLASS GREETER   

No previous experience required, will train

  NOTE WRITER  

No previous experience required, will train

  EVENT PLANNER  

No previous experience required, will train

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If you are interested in serving your class in one of these areas, please contact Butch or Karen:
Butch - kdbutcher@gmail.com (281)460-5756
Karen - karenwbutcher@gmail.com (713)204-8384

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See you in class tomorrow,

invite a friend or family member! 

 www.biblestudyhouston.com