Men’s Friday Morning Bible Study
Come join Pastor Gregg as he leads us in a study through the Book of Romans. Everyone is welcome at 6:30 AM for a cup of coffee, fellowship and a time of study in God’s Word.
Men and Boys Chili Cook-off and Rally
Men and boys are invited to a chili cook-off and rally this Sunday, January 27 at 5:00 in the Hangar. Prizes will be given for the best chili and pizza will also be served. E-mail Teri McHargue in the church office if you are planning to bring chili. Iraqi War Vet Chris Plekenpol is our guest speaker. Chris is a decorated soldier and army Ranger. He commanded a combat tank company in Iraq in 2004 during the battle for Fallujah.
March Men’s Conference
Our church is sending a group of men to an upcoming men’s conference, Becoming A Man of Valor, March 14-15 in North Richland Hills. The conference features popular Promise Keepers keynote speaker Bob Reccord as well as others. You can find more info at momentumevents.org. There will be a sign up table in the Worship Center foyer this Sunday or come by the church office during the week.
Thursday, January 24, 2008
Jacobson's Bad Words
On January 11 Dana Jacobson, co-host of the "ESPN First Take" morning show, was invited to join a celebrity roast for ESPN morning radio hosts Mike Greenberg and Mike Golic, who were celebrating their eighth anniversary on the air. Jacobson, reportedly under the influence of alcohol, used obscenities to attack
The Chicago Tribune reported that Jacobson was suspended for one week for her reckless and offensive comments. In a statement released through ESPN, Jacobson called her comments "foolish and insensitive." Jacobson's remarks came just two days after another TV anchor was suspended for offensive language. The Golf Channel suspended Kelly Tilghman for two weeks for saying on air that young players who wanted to challenge Tiger Woods should "lynch him in a back alley."
All of us can recall times when we said things that we later regretted. Perhaps we spoke out of anger or hurt, or under the influence of alcohol or another substance. Fortunately, we don’t have people recording us on video cameras and so our careless words are rarely repeated – or are they?
We need to follow the example of the Psalmist who prayed in Psalm 141:3, “Set a guard over my mouth, O LORD; keep watch over the door of my lips.” May our mouths be channels of blessing, life and encouragement to our family and friends.
Shoulder to Shoulder,
Thursday, January 10, 2008
Standing For Life
Florida Gators quarterback Tim Tebow is the newest winner of the coveted Heisman Trophy. With 29 passing touchdowns and 22 rushing touchdowns last fall, Tebow displayed the kind of versatility and athleticism that distinguished him as the best college football player in the nation. Even more remarkable, Tebow is the first sophomore in history to win the 73-year-old Heisman.
There is a “rest of the story” you need to hear. Tebow’s parents, Bob and Pam, were missionaries in the Philippines when Pam became pregnant with Tim. Shortly before becoming pregnant, Pam had been treated for amoebic dysentery, contracted from contaminated drinking water. She was still being treated with a series of strong medications when she became pregnant. Her physicians believed the medications had irreversibly damaged her unborn child. She was strongly encouraged to have an abortion.
Because of her faith, Pam refused to consider aborting her baby. She carried the baby to term, spending the last two months of her pregnancy in bed and on August 14, 1987, she gave birth to a healthy baby boy, who she described as “skinny and rather long.” “The combination of Timmy's God-given talent, hard work, character and leadership have made a mark on and off the football field,” says Pam.
It is sad to think of how many potential Heisman Trophy winners, political leaders, scientists, inventors, doctors, preachers and others never had a chance to make their mark because their mothers chose to give into the pressure to abort. Since the legalization of abortion on demand in January, 1974, 49 million Americans have been deprived of their most basic constitutional and God-given right — the right to life.
There will be a time in your life, if it has not happened already, when you will have the opportunity to influence someone who is considering an abortion. It may be a friend, a child or grandchild, a nephew or niece. Psalm 82:4 commands us to “Rescue the weak and needy …” I challenge you now to speak out for those who have no voice, to rescue the helpless.
Shoulder to Shoulder,
Gregg
There is a “rest of the story” you need to hear. Tebow’s parents, Bob and Pam, were missionaries in the Philippines when Pam became pregnant with Tim. Shortly before becoming pregnant, Pam had been treated for amoebic dysentery, contracted from contaminated drinking water. She was still being treated with a series of strong medications when she became pregnant. Her physicians believed the medications had irreversibly damaged her unborn child. She was strongly encouraged to have an abortion.
Because of her faith, Pam refused to consider aborting her baby. She carried the baby to term, spending the last two months of her pregnancy in bed and on August 14, 1987, she gave birth to a healthy baby boy, who she described as “skinny and rather long.” “The combination of Timmy's God-given talent, hard work, character and leadership have made a mark on and off the football field,” says Pam.
It is sad to think of how many potential Heisman Trophy winners, political leaders, scientists, inventors, doctors, preachers and others never had a chance to make their mark because their mothers chose to give into the pressure to abort. Since the legalization of abortion on demand in January, 1974, 49 million Americans have been deprived of their most basic constitutional and God-given right — the right to life.
There will be a time in your life, if it has not happened already, when you will have the opportunity to influence someone who is considering an abortion. It may be a friend, a child or grandchild, a nephew or niece. Psalm 82:4 commands us to “Rescue the weak and needy …” I challenge you now to speak out for those who have no voice, to rescue the helpless.
Shoulder to Shoulder,
Gregg
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