Saturday, October 24, 2009
SPOTnik ALERT!!!!!! IMPORTANT!!!!
Brooks did some reconnaissance work and made a major discovery. The shelter we had booked at Fenton Park does NOT have a grill. So rather than ask for someone in the class to bring a Weber grill....THE PICNIC HAS BEEN MOVED!!! Not very far, in fact just across the street at Valiant Park. Valiant Park is at the intersection of Larkin Williams Drive and Valiant, right across the street from the original location (at the entrance to the Riverside subdivision)! Any questions just email!
Friday, October 23, 2009
SPOTnews!!!
SPOTnik This Sunday
The annual SPOTluck picnic aka SPOTnik is this Sunday at Fenton Park. This year we'll be in the Hitzert Shelter. The shelter is located between the main softball fields and soccer fields. Look for a map and directions on the class blog, www.thespotsspot.blogspot.com.
We might even get a look at Pastor Gene in a different uniform!
We'll grill hamburgers and hotdogs and Kevin promises to get there early and have the coals hot when you arrive. Please bring side dishes and desserts. Unless you like rootbeer, you should bring your own drinks, too (non-alcoholic, of course). It also might be advisable to have a lawn chair in your trunk.
Even if you failed to sign up, you can still come. We particularly want to see some of our associate members -- just so we know what you look like! Bring $10, your picnic goodies, and your family for a great afternoon of fellowship and food. If you have questions, please call or email:
* The Hurts mpeman@charter.net (314-843-0963) or
* The LaRowes larowejb@hotmail.com (636-343-3609)
Video Series Part 5
This Sunday, Tim Kimmel shift gears, moving from the causes of our hurried lives to some of the consequences and what God says about taking time for the important things in life. Take a look at I John 4:18 and John 10:10 to prep for this Sunday's class.
This marks the midpoint in our series The Hurried Family, Help for the Hurried Home. Don Robbins returns to his rightful place at the podium to facilitate our discussion.
We're still very interested in your feedback about this series so far. Share your thoughts on the class blog, www.thespotsspot.blogspot.com.
CSM Parent Meeting November 8
The Concord Student Ministries leadership team will be conducting one of its quarterly Parent Meetings on Sunday, Nov. 8 after second hour in the Rafters. Jeremy and Sarah will be discussing upcoming activities and seeking your input.
If you have any questions or comments about CSM, the new Sunday and Wednesday format, or need information about upcoming activities, you won't want to miss this meeting.
College Care Packages
SPOTclass will again sponsor the College Care Package ministry. Over the next few weeks, we'll solicit the names of Concord's college students around the country and send them goodies to tide them over through finals. We'll set a baking date soon, so stay tuned!
If you know of any students away at school, or have one or more yourself, please email their name and address information to Spotspot@gmx.com
Christmas Project
The SPOTclass is collecting items for the Missouri Baptist Children's Home in the festively decorated box in our classroom. If we fill the box, we'll find another one. A comprehensive list of the items the Children's Home is seeking is included on the new class blog.
Prayer List
* Kevin Hurt leared the results of his tests this week and it appears that more test are in order. Things are still very unclear.
* Ginger LaRowe's family is still awaiting word on her Aunt Mary who has been near death for more than a week.
* Mary Jane LaRowe is suffering from the Swine Flu. This is not fun.
* Pray for the team going on the Mexico mission trip.
* Please pray for the Christmas Show -- those included and those who will see and be affected by it -- and for God's grace and mercy to work through this ministry for His glory.
* For safe travels for Mark Cotter, Zack Haselhorst, and all other students heading back to college this weekend.
The annual SPOTluck picnic aka SPOTnik is this Sunday at Fenton Park. This year we'll be in the Hitzert Shelter. The shelter is located between the main softball fields and soccer fields. Look for a map and directions on the class blog, www.thespotsspot.blogspot.com.
We might even get a look at Pastor Gene in a different uniform!
We'll grill hamburgers and hotdogs and Kevin promises to get there early and have the coals hot when you arrive. Please bring side dishes and desserts. Unless you like rootbeer, you should bring your own drinks, too (non-alcoholic, of course). It also might be advisable to have a lawn chair in your trunk.
Even if you failed to sign up, you can still come. We particularly want to see some of our associate members -- just so we know what you look like! Bring $10, your picnic goodies, and your family for a great afternoon of fellowship and food. If you have questions, please call or email:
* The Hurts mpeman@charter.net (314-843-0963) or
* The LaRowes larowejb@hotmail.com (636-343-3609)
Video Series Part 5
This Sunday, Tim Kimmel shift gears, moving from the causes of our hurried lives to some of the consequences and what God says about taking time for the important things in life. Take a look at I John 4:18 and John 10:10 to prep for this Sunday's class.
This marks the midpoint in our series The Hurried Family, Help for the Hurried Home. Don Robbins returns to his rightful place at the podium to facilitate our discussion.
We're still very interested in your feedback about this series so far. Share your thoughts on the class blog, www.thespotsspot.blogspot.com.
CSM Parent Meeting November 8
The Concord Student Ministries leadership team will be conducting one of its quarterly Parent Meetings on Sunday, Nov. 8 after second hour in the Rafters. Jeremy and Sarah will be discussing upcoming activities and seeking your input.
If you have any questions or comments about CSM, the new Sunday and Wednesday format, or need information about upcoming activities, you won't want to miss this meeting.
College Care Packages
SPOTclass will again sponsor the College Care Package ministry. Over the next few weeks, we'll solicit the names of Concord's college students around the country and send them goodies to tide them over through finals. We'll set a baking date soon, so stay tuned!
If you know of any students away at school, or have one or more yourself, please email their name and address information to Spotspot@gmx.com
Christmas Project
The SPOTclass is collecting items for the Missouri Baptist Children's Home in the festively decorated box in our classroom. If we fill the box, we'll find another one. A comprehensive list of the items the Children's Home is seeking is included on the new class blog.
Prayer List
* Kevin Hurt leared the results of his tests this week and it appears that more test are in order. Things are still very unclear.
* Ginger LaRowe's family is still awaiting word on her Aunt Mary who has been near death for more than a week.
* Mary Jane LaRowe is suffering from the Swine Flu. This is not fun.
* Pray for the team going on the Mexico mission trip.
* Please pray for the Christmas Show -- those included and those who will see and be affected by it -- and for God's grace and mercy to work through this ministry for His glory.
* For safe travels for Mark Cotter, Zack Haselhorst, and all other students heading back to college this weekend.
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Not Enough Time...
Looking into the theme of our current class topic of Help for the Hurried Family I ran across this very interesting article!!! It has some really good secular ideas!!!
Monday, October 19, 2009
SPOTnik and CAMPING Updates!!!
SPOTnik Update!!!
The SPOTnik picnic this Sunday is at the Hitzert Shelter in Fenton City Park. For a map to the park click on the map to the right of the blog! The shelter is the one behind the main shelter, near the soccer fields. One important note...unless you want root beer (which we still have left over!) be sure and bring your own drinks! Meat, utensils, will be provided, and every one has signed up for either a side dish or desert! IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP!!!! If you want to come just send an email to spotspot@gmx.com!!!
The SPOTnik picnic this Sunday is at the Hitzert Shelter in Fenton City Park. For a map to the park click on the map to the right of the blog! The shelter is the one behind the main shelter, near the soccer fields. One important note...unless you want root beer (which we still have left over!) be sure and bring your own drinks! Meat, utensils, will be provided, and every one has signed up for either a side dish or desert! IT IS NOT TOO LATE TO SIGN UP!!!! If you want to come just send an email to spotspot@gmx.com!!!
Camping Update!!!
The dates chosen for next year's camping trip do indeed interfere with the high school mission trip! So, after much research, the new dates will be two weeks earlier on June 11-13, 2010. All area schools will be out, and graduations over, with the bonus of it being a bit cooler!
The dates chosen for next year's camping trip do indeed interfere with the high school mission trip! So, after much research, the new dates will be two weeks earlier on June 11-13, 2010. All area schools will be out, and graduations over, with the bonus of it being a bit cooler!
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Sunday Update!! 10/18/2009
Lesson Recap
Today we covered more of the Legacy of the 20th Century Family. We identified the following profiles:
Profile Four: Parents, intimidated by the future, are forcing their children to grow up too fast.
Profile Five: 21st century families will be handicapped by the 20th century inventions of adolescence and mandatory retirement!
Profile Six: Future families will be weakened by an entire generation that was educated in an environment that did not recognize moral absolutes.
Profile Seven: Families are embracing the success fantasy.
Remember that rest is a choice. Scripture references Mt. 1 18:4-6, Isaiah 5:20-21, Mt. 6:31-33
Today we covered more of the Legacy of the 20th Century Family. We identified the following profiles:
Profile Four: Parents, intimidated by the future, are forcing their children to grow up too fast.
Profile Five: 21st century families will be handicapped by the 20th century inventions of adolescence and mandatory retirement!
Profile Six: Future families will be weakened by an entire generation that was educated in an environment that did not recognize moral absolutes.
Profile Seven: Families are embracing the success fantasy.
Remember that rest is a choice. Scripture references Mt. 1 18:4-6, Isaiah 5:20-21, Mt. 6:31-33
SPOTnik
As has been mentioned here and elsewhere many times, the class picnic is next Sunday after class at Fenton Park. The shelter is different this year, and is the shelter behind the softball fields. Cost is $10 per family...and bring either a dessert or a side dish. REMEMBER THAT YOU DON"T HAVE TO ATTEND SUNDAY CLASS TO COME!!!! WE WOULD LOVE TO HAVE YOU!!! Just be sure and RSVP if you haven't already so that we know how much meat to purchase!
SPOT Camping Trip
YES. We know it's early...but the date for next years camping trip has been set (pending no high school mission trip on these dates!) The dates will be June 25-27. The location will be different this trip. We are looking at a three bedroom house with the ability to camp on the grounds.
Advantages:
It's private!
The house can sleep 10!! (tents outside are unlimited!)
Indoor bathrooms (2) and shower (1)!
Full fire pit, smoker, and 2 bar-b-que pits!
Fishing on small private lake!!
Trout fishing at Bennett Spring State Park (nearby)!!
Floating the gentle Niangua River!
Disadvantages:
Other than the limited number of bathrooms...I can't come up with anything!
STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER DETAILS!!!!
Advantages:
It's private!
The house can sleep 10!! (tents outside are unlimited!)
Indoor bathrooms (2) and shower (1)!
Full fire pit, smoker, and 2 bar-b-que pits!
Fishing on small private lake!!
Trout fishing at Bennett Spring State Park (nearby)!!
Floating the gentle Niangua River!
Disadvantages:
Other than the limited number of bathrooms...I can't come up with anything!
STAY TUNED FOR FURTHER DETAILS!!!!
Prayer Requests
-Pig flu in LaRowe household.
-Pray for the team going on the Mexico mission trip.
-Please pray for the Christmas Show-those included and those who will see and be affected by it. God's grace and mercy to work through this ministry for His glory.
-For safe travels for Mark Cotter, Zack Heisehorst, and all other students heading back to college this weekend.
General Reminders-Pray for the team going on the Mexico mission trip.
-Please pray for the Christmas Show-those included and those who will see and be affected by it. God's grace and mercy to work through this ministry for His glory.
-For safe travels for Mark Cotter, Zack Heisehorst, and all other students heading back to college this weekend.
-Please don't forget our Christmas box for the Missouri Baptist Children's Home.
-Also a date will soon be set for baking for the College Care Packages. We also need names and addresses of kids to send these to!
-Also a date will soon be set for baking for the College Care Packages. We also need names and addresses of kids to send these to!