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In retrospect, I should have called last week's lesson "Great Expectations". I often reflect on God's love, his mercy and grace. I, too, often need to rely upon his forgiveness. But his expectations for me are something I did not give much thought to until preparing for last week. Great Expectations -- Lord, help me to live up to them.
As for this Sunday; we are introduced to an unique writing style Mark uses. Here's a clue -- what do you have when you put something between two pieces of bread? And secondly, Mark forces us to look at the topic of family with a different perspective. In preparation -- you will want to read chapter 3, starting with verse 7.
In closing, I must say, "Sorry, Brooks about your football Cardinals and Rusty for the Cowboys." Who now shall we cheer for? If you remind me, I'll tell you about a man from Louisiana who died and went to hell. You might get a chuckle out of the rest of the story.
C U Sunday,
Don
Super Bowl Sunday Activities
A lot of activities are planned for Super Sunday, February 7, not the least of which is a CSM Parent Meeting right after second hour in the Rafters. Sarah and Jeremy promise you'll home in time for the kickoff, since it's at 5:18 p.m.
CSM "Flag" (yea, right!) Football! This is for anyone in the church, not just students! Please bring your lunch, not your years of pent-up frustrations after being cut from the high school football team.
And you won't want to be late for that first play of the real Super Bowl as SPOTclass members (and associates) gather at the LaRowes to watch the game and root for whoever is left. We'll just hope for a good game and an uneventful halftime show with no dysfunctional costumes. More details and maps will be coming soon!
Be sure to sign up this Sunday (or send your plans to the class blog) so we know who's bringing what. There will be plenty to eat and drink (weight watchers take the day off) and I suspect we may see a super-sized bottle of root beer.
CSM Update
Currently on Wednesday nights, students are learning about what worship truly is.
(Romans 12:1-2).
In Sunday morning Bible study:
- 6th-7th grades: The book of John (Sarah Proemsey at 10:30)
- 8th-10th grades: the book of Luke (Jeremy Proemsey at 10:30)
- 11th-12th grades: the book of Matthew (Mike Mayfield at 9:00)
Snacks Makers
January 24 -- Ginger LaRowe
Janaury 31 -- Jeanette Stubbs
Tips on Canoes; Pitching a Tent
SPOTclass is having its second annual camping trip on June 11-13. This year the trip will be at Bennett Springs State Park with camping and accommodations at Lottie’s Rustic Retreat (about 4 miles from the park entrance).
Kevin Hurt promises you won't be bored. There's:
1) Trout fishing
2) Bait and lure fishing in the pond at Lottie’s
3) Swimming
4) Hiking
5) Canoeing
6) Outlet malling (of our wallets)
7) Horseshoes and washers
8) Campfire
9) …many other fun things!
Lottie’s has both a cabin that will sleep 10 (6 in actual bedrooms!). It has a full kitchen, HDTV with movies, a large “party” deck, a smoker and two bar-b-que pits, as well as a well-stocked fishing pond. It has two bathrooms and one shower. It is a private location…so it will be all ours!!!! The indoor rooms will be first-come, first-served, just to be fair! All others will camp on the grounds (we have quite a few extra tents and supplies for those that might need it).
Rates are as follows:
In cabin lodging: $12.50 per person per night
Tents: $2.50 per person per night
Electric hook-up for campers (only one): $5 per night in addition to the tent per-person fee.
We will work out meal details as the date gets closer. In order to get group rates, this year we will need a small deposit for both camping and canoeing. Next week we will send around a sign-up sheet so that we know how many will be attending (and canoeing!). This will give us the ability to negotiate canoe rates!
Prayer Requests
- Jeff Bradshaw's friend and co-worker, Ken, had a biopsy on his prostate last week. Please pray for good results.
- The drama ministry, which will be meeting again starting next week under the temporary leadership of Dani.
- Safety in our work environments, given people being laid off and reacting negatively.
- Dani's brother-in-law Jack, that his interview goes well...and a "silent" prayer request for his parents.
- Prayers for Rich Conrad and his upcoming assignment abroad.
For more SPOTnews and late-breaking prayer requests, be sure to check the SPOTblog at www.spotsspot.blogspot.com
