Happy Anniversary!!!

Happy anniversary to Keith and Lisa Cole! Congrats!

SPOTmail!!!

SPOTmail

"Crazy Love" Study - Chapter 2

Chapter 2 in our study of "Crazy Love" starts out sort of crazy.

Author Francis Chan reminds us that just because we begin reading the chapter is no assurance that we'll finish it!  Now why would he say that? 

Could it be because it is so long?  The table of contents does not indicate that it's abnormally long.  Perhaps it's very boring.  We'll just yawn and put it aside before finishing.  Well, if you have not yet read Chapter 2, perhaps this teaser will inspire you to do so!

In keeping with the topic this week -- can you solve this riddle?  What do funeral homes and heaven have in common?  Will take your responses Sunday.

See you then,
Don

SPOTlunch

Lion's Choice is the destination of SPOTlunch this Sunday.  There are actually three possible destinations, one on South Lindbergh near I-55, one on Watson Road in Sunset Hills, and there's even a location in Fenton (though not recommended, unless you also want gas and a car wash).

South Lindbergh would seemingly be the most equi-distant location for everyone, but we'll let the diners attending the event this Sunday decide.

(S)POTTYtales

There have been numerous reports of PURPLE POTTY sitings on SPOTclass members' lawns over the last week or two.  The "attractive" lawn ornament is designed to extort -- er -- flush out additional funds for this weekend's 30-Hour Famine -- a CSM-led fast, raising awareness and money to combat world hunger.  The national event is sponsored by World Vision.

A not-so-well publicized aspect of this "promotion" was the availability of Potty Insurance, which protected potential victims from the mysterious Purple Potty pranksters.  Insurance was $15, or you could pay CSM $15 for removal and relocation when the wandering water closet appeared in your front yard.

In other words, you could pay 'em in advance or pay 'em after the fact, but save the embarrassment.  Either way, you had to pay!

Should the Purple Potty return next year, SPOTmail predicts that potty protection policies will be a popular investment.

Seriously, please pray for our CSM students as they focus on helping the truly needy in our world.  For more details, contact the church office, 314-843-3500. 

SPOTbowl

We'll be bowling at 5 p.m. next Sunday, May 2, at Brunswick Lakeside Lanes in Valley Park.  It will be two hours of noisy fun at a cost of roughly $5 per person (with coupons).  That also includes shoe rental and a pitcher of soda for every six folks in attendance.  So strike all the conflicts from your calendar and make sure you have time to spare for this special SPOT event!

  

Snacks

• 4/25 -- Karen & Rusty Phillips
• 5/2 --  This information was unavailable at press time.  (Check the SPOTblog.)

Apparently, everyone took author Francis Chan's admonition to heart last week and stopped praying.  There were no prayer requests. 

Concert Announcement!!!

Here is a cool opportunity to attend a benefit concert for the Proemseys begin their family through IVF.  There will also be a silent auction!  Check it out....

Happy Birthday!!!

Birthday wishes today go out to Connie Maloy!!  Hope your day is a special, blessed one!

Sunday Update!!!

Lesson Recap

Today we learned about the material in chapter one of Crazy Love.  The title of today's chapter is "Stop Praying".  To stop praying sounds a bit odd.  We need, however, to learn to be in awe of God when we come in his presence.   Our God is amazing, and has created everything around us.  He deserves our awe and adoration...much like the elders and the creatures found in Revelation 4 and Isaiah 6!

We also learned that God is:

1) Holy

2) Eternal 

3) All-Knowing

4) All-Powerful

5) Fair and Just

What an amazing God we have!  We just need to stand in awe of him...and stop praying...and worship.

Bowling Evening

On May 2nd at 5PM we will add new meaning to the word pinSPOTting!  We will be having a family bowling night that evening at the Brunswick Zone in Valley Park.  The sign-up sheet is in the folder or you can email us at spotspot@gmx.com to let us know you are attending.  We have plenty of coupons to help lower the cost, too!

SPOT Lunch

The SPOT lunch next week will be Lion's Choice.  Those of you in class next week can determine which location.  A number of us will not be present next week, so those in attendance can choose the best one for them!

SPOT Camping Trip

This event will be upon us before you know it.  The cost of the canoes is now known.  It will be $35 per canoe for a 5 hour tour (a bit longer than Gilligan!).  We will each pay for our own canoes at the location.  There will be no need for a deposit either for lodging or canoes!  We will be having a burger and hot-dog bar-b-que on that Saturday, so we will be collecting around $4 per person to cover the meat.  Everyone can bring their own sides or chip to share, as well as their own drinks.  Once we get a bit closer we will have the actual collection for the meat!

30 Hour Famine

The 30 hour famine will be this upcoming weekend.  There are two important ways to help support the students participating in this important event.  You can support one of our youth with a donation, or as a prayer partner.  Please consider helping as the need is truly mind boggling.

Muny Poll

The Muny poll made it's final pass through class today and the winner is "Footloose"!  Keep watching the blog or the class folder for the actual date and time that our class will attend!

    

Happy Anniversary!!!

God's blessings today to Jeff and Connie Maloy on their anniversary! Hope your day is special!