Wasn't that great!

Last week was a blast!  I don’t know about you, but I had an extra jump in my step after Brian McSee and the choir led us in worship on Sunday.  It is good to get a dose of soul every now and then. 

On another note, we are in week three in the Community Bible Experience!  Our reports from you have been full of energy with a new excitement toward the scriptures.  Keep carving out time daily to read even if you are behind.  A new discipline like this is hard to do but really good for your relationship with God and others.

I was behind a few days and needed to catch up.  I used the audio while reading along in my book to get caught up.  I was still reading and underlining, but I didn’t have to stop my forward progress while reading.  I also felt I could engage for longer periods of time. 

This week our Discipleship and Outreach Pastor will bring us a message from Galatians, which is our reading for today, Day 14! 

Keep at it!

If you are reading along with us through the New Testament you should be ending the book of Acts.  It is often hard to begin a routine from scratch.  So don't worry if you are behind in your reading.  You have the next two days to catch up!  This challenge is worth it!  It is God's Word and it is the powerful story of the gospel.  So KEEP AT IT!!!!!

As you finish Acts pay attention to the very end.  What is missing?  What part of the story are you wishing Luke would have told you?  This Sunday we hope to answer the question of why Luke ended the book of Acts the way he did and what we can learn from it.

Join us Sunday for more Community Bible Experience and some black Gospel singing with Brian McSee and choir.  If you want to participate in the choir, come tomorrow morning to the church at 9:00am sharp.

See you Sunday.

What is all the talk?

 

People are reading and talking.  Groups are meeting and discussing.  The scripture is living and active!  I will tell you that I am shocked at how many people are engaged in this Community Bible Experience.  We have run out of the 312 books that we ordered, and we are ordering more.  We are blown away by how many people are engaged in this journey.  Way to go!

The Point:  Our people are hungry and thirsty for engaging the scriptures in relationship.  

As you are reading;

• Pray for insight and for the rest of your church family as they engage with the scriptures in relationship.     
• Remember to engage yourself in conversation with others about the five questions that go along with your reading……..either in a group or with a friend.
• The last two questions of loving God and loving others are the ultimate goal of this journey…….key into those questions.
• Stick with the reading even if it is difficult……the end ROI (return on investment) will be worth the time and effort!
• The daily email is very helpful to remind you to read.  Note: the email comes with the day’s reading and the audio for the day’s reading.  You have to fill out the information on the link attached to the Between Sundays email I just sent.  It registers you for the email.

For those who are not reading yet:

 There is still time to get started.  We can get you a book and we can get you in a group.

 Email dan@wabashfriends.org if you want the book or to get into a group.

Fire up!

Alex Falder

ON Your Mark....Get Set.....Go!

We are beginning The Community Bible Experience this Sunday!  I am excited about the fruit we will see in our people as we journey through the New Testament together.  Below are the quick facts you need to know.

The Community Bible Experience starting September 23^rd, join us by:

·      Picking up your copy of The Books of the Bible at church for $8.00.

·      Getting into a small group by contacting Dan Burnham @ dan@wabashfriends.org

·      Starting to read Day 1 on Monday, September 24^th 

·      Continuing to read the entire New Testament in eight weeks

·      Gathering in a weekly group to discuss what you read and ask questions

·      Hearing sermons at Wabash Friends Church that are based on the reading

·      Talking with friends about all that you are learning through Community Bible Experience

Cost for materials, which includes mp3, reader, and kids audio version, is just $8.00.  For more information, contact Dan Burnham at dan@wabashfriends.org.

I am fired up for this experience and would love for you to join us!

Read Hebrews 4:12 in prep for this Sunday.

See you Sunday,

Alex

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Community Bible Experience

Community Bible Experience