Finally Crazy Love
By now, we have all come to realize that Francis Chan is a "hard hitter." He's truthful, but to the point of hitting where it hurts. Well, we've made it through Chapter 5, which is supposed to be the book's toughest. This week's topic is that fuzzy little word -- love.
How would you answer this question: "Who in the Bible demonstrated a great love for God?" Would you choose someone from the Old Testament, like David or Samuel? Or perhaps John or Paul, if you're looking to the New Testament. Why would these names come to mind? What puts them above other greats like Moses, Elijah, and Peter? If one of your teen's friends asked, "Do your parents love each other?", how would your teen answer? What would their answer be based upon?
Love is interesting and complex. For example; how do we know when we are in love? How does the other person know they are loved? Why do we choose to love one person instead of another?
I'll see you Sunday, where we'll try to better grasp this concept.
Don
SPOTlunch
This Sunday is SPOTlunch at the IHOP in Gravois Bluffs! To avoid the wait (we didn't wait last time), we're going to reserve a few tables in advance! Please RSVP by Saturday! Email spotspot@gmx.com with your reservation so that we can get the proper head count.
Strawberry Festival
The Missouri Baptist Children's Home is holding its annual Strawberry Festival June 5. If you can help, we're looking for folks to work in Concord's Milkshake Booth. If you can't be there in person, you can donate chocolate syrup, canned pineapple, whipped cream, even a blender!For more info, call Bill McKee at 314-894-2545.
Senior Sunday
This Sunday, we'll celebrate the accomplishments of our graduating high school and college seniors (not our parents -- different kind of seniors). In addition to a photo tribute during the 9 and 10:30 a.m. services, our seniors will be going to a mystery lunch location and then on to the Valley Park Brunswick Zone for an afternoon of fun. Please be sure to congratulate these young men and women at this special milestone in their lives!
Camping Trip
If you are going on the SPOT camping trip and haven't picked up your information packet, email Kevin Hurt at spotspot@gmx.com right away. There's a $5 per person charge for the barbecue, so please get your money in as soon as possible.
Cardinal Baseball
Once again, Brad Slinkard has discount tickets for the Cardinals' game against the Oakland As on Saturday night, June 19. Get a great seat for only $13 and enjoy the game with your SPOT friends. See Brad Slinkard for details (636-717-1008).
Prayer Requests
- Lori Robbins asks for prayers that her Dad stays well all week. She will be going to get him today (Thursday) and will bring him back to St. Louis on Friday. Pray also for a safe drive.
- Rich Conrad left for his four-month assignment on Wednesday. Pray for a safe arrival at his final destination and for his safety throughout his stay.
Browniepalooza!!
It's a special snack week in the SPOTclass Sunday June 27-- the first ever Browniepalooza. Everyone's responsible for snacks that week! Make your favorite brownie (box or from scratch). Keep half to share with your family at home and bring the rest to trade and share in class! Cold milk will be provided (also coffee)!
You may even want to bring a few copies of your recipe (or an empty box), just in case others want to duplicate your treat! It will be a fudgy day!
