Saturday, September 28, 2019

Biblical Foundations Newsletter September 28 2019

The Names of God; Bible Study Houston, Yahweh-Shammah, Biblical Foundations Life Bible Study, Lake Tahoe
Photo taken at Lake Tahoe and shared by Laura Coplin

ston, 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18; Lake Tahoe, Scripture Memory Verse September
Scripture Memory Verse September, Photo Courtesy of Laura Coplin

Our lesson Sunday from Chris Martin's continuing series on the The Life & Teaching of Paul entitled:
"Lessons for Lay Leaders" he taught from Acts 20: 13-38.  
The lesson podcast, notes, and video presentation are available below:

CLICK on ARROW below for PODCAST:
 


Bible Study Houston, Missionary Care, Biblical Foundations Life Bible Study

Caring for the Church's "Global Workers".  
Let's support our missionary friends through Connection.  The 3 C's of support: 
Consistency
Community
Caring
Our Biblical Foundations Life Bible Study Class has the special privilege to connect with several global church workers.  We introduced our Class Missionary Care contacts this past Sunday: 
Scotty Sanders & June Hamilton.  

If you want to find ways to get involved with missionary care visit with them.  

Here are those missionaries our class has adopted:
Marty & Dena McAnally - Thailand
John & Ruth Lapos - Thailand
Patti LaCarter & Georgia Costa - Brazil

Isaan Team Thailand

Urgent Prayer Request September 24, 2019

Isaan in Need

It all began on Friday August 30 when tropical storm Podul blew across the Philippines, crossed Vietnam and Laos, and then marched across NE Thailand. The storm blew hard and dropped heavy rains for a period of about 20 hours on Isaan, including Yasothon where we live. This storm having passed, a second storm named Kajiki was waiting in the wings. Kajiki blew in on Monday with very heavy rains for as many hours, though little wind by the time it reached Thailand.

The result of these back to back tropical storms along with subsequent heavy rains, has been extensive flooding across the Northeast. Dams have been opened to release water and the resulting flow of water has caused major waterways to overflow into surrounding rice farmland. Thousands have been displaced from their homes with whole villages underwater. Especially hard hit was the province of Ubon Ratchathani, about an hour from us. (See picture right of flooded rice areas along the Mun River in Ubon).
Flood waters have been receding slowly over the last week, but many areas remain flooded and many people still cannot return to their homes. The Isaan Team is mobilizing to assist flooded families with packets of basic food necessities (see photo at bottom). We are taking bags to families in need and are waiting for water to recede to enter an area especially devastated. This area is just outside of our city of Yasothon.
(Photo left: a couple returns from tending to their flooded home)

Please Pray
We have arranged with the village headmen of local villages to deliver hundreds of bags of goods to as many households. 

Attention: Please pray now and on your Tuesday evening as we will be sharing help with flood victims and proclaiming the message of Christ with numerous people beginning at 10:00 AM Wednesday here (10 PM Tuesday CDT). 

(Photos this section: flooded village, preparing rice for bagging, Dena shares a bag with a family living on a highway curve--their flooded home is the title picture at top, stuffing food bags)

Please pray that those displaced and suffering loss will be able to return to their normal life soon.

Pray for open hearts during this time as people are sensing need and that their religion doesn't provide the answers.

Pray discernment and open doors for the start of new ongoing work of evangelism and church planting in this area which is a goal for our team as our national partners are working in that area.

We appreciate you and know we can count on you to call out to the Lord for the inconvenienced and suffering people all over NE Thailand, and for this important ministry opportunity.


With love,
Marty and Dena




(Photo right: food pack contents)



John & Ruth Lapos - Thailand




Patti LaCarter & Georgia Costa - Brazil

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Men - It is not too late to sign up for 
Ignite Men's Retreat 
Check out (Caution Funny) video below:


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Serve for PreSchool 4 Sunday
This summer was such as success working with the Preschool Division that it has been incorporated it into our schedule going forward. All the adult LBS classes (Summit – Adult 3) will be taking one Sunday to help in our preschool classes.  Our class is scheduled for the hour that you worship rather than your LBS hour, see below schedule:





Announcements:


SPECIAL NOTICE: 

Sunday, September 29th, FLOURISH Info Meeting:



Come learn about the upcoming 2020 FLOURISH Mentoring Year!  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Monday, September 30th, 7:30 pm Sweet Hour of Prayer:
Sweet Hour of Prayer call in details on class calendar at www.biblestudyhouston.com
605-472-5460, using access code 826547


Sunday, October 6 After Class Lunch at Fuzzy's Pizza & Cafe
& 2:30 Matiness at AD Player to see:   The Hiding Place about the life of Corrie TenBoom - this event is being planned by Kathleen Evans, for imformation and ticket purchase call or email:  evans.kathleen3@gmail.com and phone: 713-725-5791

December 7th -Class Christmas Party - details to be announced soon.

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

Send digital samples of your photos, artwork, crafts, journal entries- we are building up our inventory of inspirational media for weekly backdrops to: Names of God and Scripture Memory Verses.
 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

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
See you in class tomorrow,
invite a friend or family member! 



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Friday, September 20, 2019

Biblical Foundations Newsletter September 20, 2019


Sunday, our teacher Chris Martin presented his final lesson of Romans in the continuing series of "The Life and Teaching of Paul", entitled: 
"Living with Porcupines" (Romans part 7) Romans 13-16.  The podcast, notes, and video presentation are available at the following:





NEWSFLASH FOR  SUNDAY
ROOM CHANGE
MEETING IN 
ROOM364 
DUE TO NEXGEN LUNCHEON

REMINDER - TOMORROW!

Let's Serve Together! 

@ 
Faith Center Food Pantry & Clothes Closet:
Saturday, September 21 9-Noon: Serving @ Faith Center:

Click Here for Information and Sign Up

ALSO, another opportunity:
You Are Invited to Come and Pray this Saturday!







 From our class member Anna Hasselbring, 
If you can join us to discuss her upcoming mission opportunity:
DATE: September 21, 2019
PLACE: Houston First Baptist Church - Room 257 (2nd floor)
TIME: 9am
Since not all of you may be informed, I want to share about this exciting and unexpected opportunity that I have been working on since January of this year. It is a Women's Ministry project to equip Christian women in the Middle East and North Africa.
The project is under the umbrella of Ananias House.

 Mission: Equip MENA women to be godly, competent, and confident leaders in their church.
Our current project includes 40 women leaders from Syria, Turkey, Egypt, and Lebanon. Trainings are held in Beirut, Lebanon.

 There will also be another opportunity
DATE: September 28, 2019
PLACE: 641 S Ripple Creek, Houston, TX 77057 (Ann McCulloch's house)
TIME: 9am

 Please call me or text me with any questions at my mobile 713.240.3948, or you can email me at anna.hasselbring@outlook.com 
I look forward to spending time worshiping the Lord with you!



Monday, September 23 @ 7:30pm - Call Information:
605-472-5460, using access code 826547



We’re so excited to launch FLOURISH: A Mentoring Journey for the women of Houston’s First Baptist Church. Born out of Passion City Church, FLOURISH is a one-year commitment that connects women in a curriculum-based mentoring relationship to encourage and challenge one another in their walks with Jesus. FLOURISH calls women to a higher standard of living following the commands in Titus 2:3-5, a God-filled life for the sake of the gospel.
To learn more about FLOURISH, RSVP to our informational meeting Sunday, Sep 29th below.

Attendance at one of the meetings is highly encouraged for prospective mentors and mentees. Come learn about the upcoming 2020 FLOURISH Mentoring Year!  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Men's Retreat CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION
Retreat Speaker – Kenny Luck
Worship Leader – Ryan Langford

Ignite the Fire!

Wherever you are in your journey, the God of the universe is excited to help you take the next step. Join together with other men for an action-packed time of adventure, inspiration, and connection at the beautiful Pineywoods Retreat Center located in Woodlake, TX – about two hours north of Houston. This retreat is for men 18 years and older from any of our campuses – and guests, too.
The theme this year is “Ignite the Fire!” and we’ll unpack it together in three keynote sessions and some impactful Ignite Group sessions where men of all ages connect together.
Our retreat speaker for the weekend will be Kenny Luck, the Pastor at Crossline Church in Laguna Hills, CA.
The prayer is that every man will discover:
  • a refined vision for his life
  • a restored commitment to courageous living
  • a renewed connection with each other
  • a set of practical tools to journey ahead



After Class Lunch & Matinee October 6, 2019

Kathleen Evans has organized a group outing to the Theatre after lunch to see The Hiding Place, for tickets contact Kathleen by email: evans.kathleen3@gmail.com and phone: 713-725-5791.
Please reserve your tickets ASAP for 
The Hiding Place!

Tickets are selling quickly!

Group Ticket Price Choices (group - 10 people) 
Tier 2  $45
Tier 3  $28
Pay Cash or Checks payable to Kathleen Evans

Deadline for payment Sunday, Sept. 22nd

If you would like to "scholarship" ticket(s) let her know.

She will also have Sign-up sheets and an envelope to put cash or checks into (there will be change inside the envelope if someone needs it.)
Message and Special invitation from our Class member 
Kathleen Evans:
Our class is invited to attend the fabulous FREE Christian Lecture Series 
at Lanier Theological Library.  

Sign up for EMAILS to be able to register for each free lecture with appetizers & desserts served afterwards.

LANIER LIBRARY LECTURES:
From 7PM - 9PM in the CHAPEL with overflow in the LIBRARY
DIRECTIONS & ACCESS -  14130 Hargrave (off Hwy 249 & FM 1960)
SAT. SEPTEMBER 28, 2019 LECTURE BY KATHARINE HAYHOE - ATMOSPHERIC SCIENTIST & PROFESSOR OF POLITICAL SCIENCE AT TEXAS TECH 
SAT. OCTOBER 26, 2019 LECTURE BY SCOT MCKNIGHT - PROFESSOR OF NEW TESTAMENT AT NORTHERN BAPTIST THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY IN IL

SAT. DECEMBER 7, 2019 LECTURE BY JOHN BEHR - PROFESSOR OF PATRISTICS AT ST. VLADIMIR’S ORTHODOX THEOLOGICAL SEMINARY- YONKERS, NY

SAT. FEBRUARY 8, 2020 LECTURE BY JOSEPH SHULAM - HEBREW SCHOLAR & CHRISTIAN MINISTER IN JERUSALEM

SAT. MARCH 28, 2020 LECTURE BY MICHAEL BOYD - PRINCIPAL OF WYCLIFFE HALL AT UNIVERSITY OF OXFORD IN ENGLAND

2020 LECTURES will include well-known British Christian speakers - NT Wright & Alister McGrath.
Past lectures are available to watch online.

ENJOY dinner before lectures at BJ's Restaurant at Willowbrook on FM 1960 at Hwy 249.  
 
In the Library are fabulous ARTIFACTS including an amazing CS LEWIS COLLECTION.
The Library (non-lending) is open the public during the week.

Contact Kathleen Evans at Evans.Kathleen3@gmail.com if you have questions or want to join us at a lecture.

Blessings,
Kathleen Evans
Cell 713-725-5791 


Who's Your One?, Bible Study Houston, Biblical Foundations Bible Study
There are millions of people who do not have a saving relationship with Jesus. We cannot reach them all, but we can each take responsibility for one.…
Sign up and participate in our class 3+1 fellowship + outreach opportunity 
Kicking off this September!  

Get to know class members and outreach.

  • You will be placed into a group of 3 class members. 
  • Each participant (Individual or Couple) hosts 1 event 
  • When you host you invite 1 prospect
  • When it is your time to host you decide the activity
ideas for activities:
  • host a dinner or dessert @ home and/or games
  • meet at a restaurant
  • arrange an activity, ie: play top golf, bowling, frisbee golf, attend a high school football game, any activity that stimulates conversation
CLICK HERE and Sign up TODAY!

Announcements:


SPECIAL NOTICE: 


Saturday, September 21 9-Noon: Serving @ Faith Center:
Click Here for Information and Sign Up

Monday, September 23, 7:30 pm Sweet Hour of Prayer:
Sweet Hour of Prayer call in details on class calendar at www.biblestudyhouston.com
605-472-5460, using access code 826547

Saturday, September 28 9-Noon: Share Your Faith Workshop:
Click Here for Information and Sign Up

Sunday, October 6 After Class Lunch at Fuzzy's Pizza & Cafe
& 2:30 Matiness at AD Player to see:   The Hiding Place about the life of Corrie TenBoom - this event is being planned by Kathleen Evans, for imformation and ticket purchase call or email:  evans.kathleen3@gmail.com and phone: 713-725-5791

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

Send digital samples of your photos, artwork, crafts, journal entries- we are building up our inventory of inspirational media for weekly backdrops to: Names of God and Scripture Memory Verses.
 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

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
See you in class tomorrow,
invite a friend or family member! 


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Saturday, September 14, 2019

Biblical Foundations Newsletter September 14, 2019

Biblical Foundations, Bible Study Houston, The Lorg is There, Yahweh-Shammah
The Names of God - September 2019
Bible Study Houston, After Class Lunch, Biblical Foundations
September After Class Lunch @ Fuzzy's Pizza Cafe
Dee Dee Fincher, Bible Study Houston, Biblical Foundations LBS
For Dee Dee's Apple Muffin Recipe CLICK HERE
Sunday, we had a guest teacher: Judge Harvey Brown.  Our teacher Chris Martin was in London moving his daughter into her new campus dorm room.  That was after the week before driving a U-Haul cross country to move his son into his new campus apartment in California!  Harvey treated us to a wonderful lesson about encouragement as illustrated by Barnabus.  In addition we were treated by Bruce Fincher to recipe cards for Dee Dee's Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe.  If you missed out here is the recipe:

Dee Dee Fincher, Bible Study Houston, Biblical Foundations Life Bible Study
Celebrating Dee Dee Fincher - A Life Well Lived!


We will are collecting a class gift to HFBC in memory of Dee Dee Fincher - Make checks payable to "Houston's First" in memo section "in memory of Dee Dee Fincher"
Prayer update on Bob Varnadoe:
Our class has been praying for Bob since January of this year as our dear friend and class member June Hamilton has so faithfully presented prayer needs for Bob along with their daughter Lanette and son Brian.  Bob  had been diagnosed with Frontal Lobe Deterioration due to strokes which he suffered over past 2 years.  Bob passed away peacefully at home and resting in the arms of Jesus.  To read more, CLICK HERE


NOTE Monday September 16th will not be a call in.  Please, join us at 6:00pm for Sweet Hour of Prayer as we will be meeting together for Praise and Worship at HFBC Chapel.



Let's Serve Together! 
@ 
Faith Center Food Pantry & Clothes Closet:  
September 21st  9 to Noon:



We’re so excited to launch FLOURISH: A Mentoring Journey for the women of Houston’s First Baptist Church - CLICK PICTURE FOR MORE INFORMATION
We’re so excited to launch FLOURISH: A Mentoring Journey for the women of Houston’s First Baptist Church. Born out of Passion City Church, FLOURISH is a one-year commitment that connects women in a curriculum-based mentoring relationship to encourage and challenge one another in their walks with Jesus. FLOURISH calls women to a higher standard of living following the commands in Titus 2:3-5, a God-filled life for the sake of the gospel.
To learn more about FLOURISH, RSVP to our informational meeting Sunday, Sep 29th below.

Attendance at one of the meetings is highly encouraged for prospective mentors and mentees. Come learn about the upcoming 2020 FLOURISH Mentoring Year!  CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

Men's Retreat CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION
Retreat Speaker – Kenny Luck
Worship Leader – Ryan Langford

Ignite the Fire!

Wherever you are in your journey, the God of the universe is excited to help you take the next step. Join together with other men for an action-packed time of adventure, inspiration, and connection at the beautiful Pineywoods Retreat Center located in Woodlake, TX – about two hours north of Houston. This retreat is for men 18 years and older from any of our campuses – and guests, too.
The theme this year is “Ignite the Fire!” and we’ll unpack it together in three keynote sessions and some impactful Ignite Group sessions where men of all ages connect together.
Our retreat speaker for the weekend will be Kenny Luck, the Pastor at Crossline Church in Laguna Hills, CA.
The prayer is that every man will discover:
  • a refined vision for his life
  • a restored commitment to courageous living
  • a renewed connection with each other
  • a set of practical tools to journey ahead



After Class Lunch & Matinee October 6, 2019

Kathleen Evans has organized a group outing to the Theatre after lunch to see The Hiding Place, for tickets contact Kathleen by email: evans.kathleen3@gmail.com and phone: 713-725-5791.
Please reserve your tickets ASAP for 
The Hiding Place!

Tickets are selling quickly!

Group Ticket Price Choices (group - 10 people) 
Tier 2  $45
Tier 3  $28
Pay Cash or Checks payable to Kathleen Evans

Deadline for payment Sunday, Sept. 22nd

If you would like to "scholarship" ticket(s) let her know.

She will also have Sign-up sheets and an envelope to put cash or checks into (there will be change inside the envelope if someone needs it.)
Who's Your One?, Bible Study Houston, Biblical Foundations Bible Study
There are millions of people who do not have a saving relationship with Jesus. We cannot reach them all, but we can each take responsibility for one.…
Sign up and participate in our class 3+1 fellowship + outreach opportunity 
Kicking off this September!  

Get to know class members and outreach.

  • You will be placed into a group of 3 class members. 
  • Each participant (Individual or Couple) hosts 1 event 
  • When you host you invite 1 prospect
  • When it is your time to host you decide the activity
ideas for activities:
  • host a dinner or dessert @ home and/or games
  • meet at a restaurant
  • arrange an activity, ie: play top golf, bowling, frisbee golf, attend a high school football game, any activity that stimulates conversation
CLICK HERE and Sign up TODAY!

Announcements:


SPECIAL NOTICE: 


Monday, September 16, 6:00pm Sweet Hour of Prayer:
Sweet Hour of Prayer will meet for Praise and Prayer in the HFBC Chapel. details on class calendar at www.biblestudyhouston.com

Saturday, September 21 9-Noon: Serving @ Faith Center:
Click Here for Information and Sign Up

Saturday, September 28 9-Noon: Share Your Faith Workshop:
Click Here for Information and Sign Up

Sunday, October 6 After Class Lunch at Fuzzy's Pizza & Cafe
& 2:30 Matiness at AD Player to see:   The Hiding Place about the life of Corrie TenBoom - this event is being planned by Kathleen Evans, for imformation and ticket purchase call or email:  evans.kathleen3@gmail.com and phone: 713-725-5791

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

Send digital samples of your photos, artwork, crafts, journal entries- we are building up our inventory of inspirational media for weekly backdrops to: Names of God and Scripture Memory Verses.
 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

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
See you in class tomorrow,
invite a friend or family member! 



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