For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Isaiah 9:6

You are invited to the Life Answers Christmas Party at the Koons Home. Join us for a fun evening together. A food sign-up has been passed around, but don't stay home and miss the fun just because you haven't volunteered to bring food! Fun has been guaranteed! Click here for more info.

Last Sunday's ABF Recap:
by RG & BW

We covered the seventh Toxin, "What will this relationship do for me?" and the transactional nature of many of our relationships and friendships today. The cure, as suggested by the author is finding the time to invest in friendships that bring delight and joy to life.

The question of the day: When it comes to relationships with non-Christians, is it acceptable to have the agenda of evangelism? When thinking about this, consider the following: Matthew 28:16-20; Acts 1:6-8; Romans 10:1-4, 9-10; II Corinthians 5:20; Matthew 5:13-26.

Have a good or intersting answer to this question? Share it!

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the eighth Toxin,

"I need to get more done in less time"

~ Fall in love with a day ~

"No one sets out to live a chaotic existence; it just sort of happens: one day you wake up and hate your life, but it's another fifteen years before the last kid will be gone or another ten years until retirement or another two years until you're done with your night-school MBA. Or you and your spouse both have successful careers, and neither is about to let go, no matter the stress on the marriage or kids. There seems no way out. (p.168)"

Does being busy and not having enough time describe some of your days? This Sunday we'll touch on how to think Biblically about how we spend our time.

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Prayer List:

• Hayden Nelson & Family. If this is new to you, pease click on the link to learn more. Updates will be posted there, as well.
  
  
• Continued praises to the LORD and prayers for the Colbert Family, friends of the Szugyes. Get up-to-date information here.
  
  
• New Parents, Rachel & Will McGinley, and their son,
  William (Liam) Aiden
  
• New Parents (again), Joanna & Sam Stager, and their son,
  Ethan Samuel
  
• Expecting Parents:
  • Allyson & Eric Lengacher -- Travelling over the last week of December to bring home their son!
  • Christine & Jesse Dolan (twins!)
  
  
• Kevin (K2) Keller's job -- Beginning to pick up clients and build his business.
  
  
• Lots of folks travelling over Christmas.
  
  
• Hannah Koons and her healing leg.
  
  Have a request? Share it!

With the arrival of new babies comes the opportunity to help the parents with meals and meeting some of their needs. New dates are available... E-mail Jessica Kiel to find out how you can participate.

Charles Spurgeon

If any man serve Me, let him follow Me; and where l am, there shall also My servant be: if any man serve Me, him will My Father honor
John 12:26

The highest service is imitation. If I would be Christ's servant I must be His follower. To do as Jesus did is the surest way of bringing honor to His name. Let me mind this every day. If I imitate Jesus I shall have His company: if I am like Him I shall be with Him. In due time He will take me up to dwell with Him above, if, meanwhile, I have striven to follow Him here below. After His suffering our LORD came to His throne, and even so, after we have suffered a while with Him here below, we also shall arrive in glory. The issue of our LORD's life shall be the issue of ours: if we are with Him in His humiliation we shall be with Him in His glory. Come, my soul, pluck up courage and put down thy feet in the blood-marked footprints which thy LORD has left thee. Let me not fail to note that the Father will honor those who follow His Son. If He sees me true to Jesus, He will put marks of favor and honor upon me for His Son's sake. No honor can be like this. Princes and emperors bestow the mere shadows of honor; the substance of glory comes from the Father. Wherefore, my soul, cling thou to thy LORD Jesus more closely than ever.

We're in the Advent season, the time of expectant waiting and celebration of Jesus birth. I wanted to hi-lite an opportunity to give outside the walls of your home and church: Urban Vision's Christmas Store. Either pick up a flyer at the Welcome Desk, or print the info here.

Don't forget about the Christmas Party on December 19!

Enjoy your week. Send an encouraging e-mail to a friend.

RG