October 31, 2010

We watched a very challenging video, called "Thirsty," from our Andy Stanley series. The lesson centered on the woman at the well from John 4. We often strive to fulfill our thrist for God with other things. Here are a few of the questions we discussed:
With what or whom have you tried to satisfy your thirst?
Do you feel valued by God despite the mistakes you've made?
Do you believe that through Christ your thirst can be quenched? If so, can you
count on Christ to meet all of your needs?

Here are our prayer requests for the week:
*Jason G.'s brother and family made it safely back to the U.S.
*Craig & Sara are thankful for the meals and are grateful to have found daycare. Also, their house is not sold yet, but they have found renters.
*Kahl's house closing in 2 weeks
*Casey's stepdad doing well
*Melissa's grandma, Hilda, had blockages in her heart but she is recovering and doing well. The family is planning to get together over Thansgiving to celebrate her 90th birthday.
*Hannah going back to work tomorrow
*Lincoln goes to IA City on Wed. Surgery will possibly be this week or they will wait until Dec.

10/24/10

This week we focused on the prayer needs of our group. We didn't watch a video, but will be continuing next week on "Defining Moments" with Andy Stanley.

PRAYER REQUESTS
~ Praise that Casey's stepdad caught a heart attack before it actually happened and he is doing well.
~ Continued prayer for Stacey and Tim as she has more tests done.
~ Pastor Search
~ The Johnston's as they begin their new journey
~ Jason G's brother and his family (Mark and Tina & kids) who will be returning this week to America from their African Mission.
~ Our kids and each other's kids

Have a safe and blessed week!!

10/16/2010 - Seeing is believing!

Today Matt Howlet led our group. We watched another video in the Andy Stanley series, with this week's session called Seeing is Believing.
- His Big point is that people in Jesus' time (as well as us now) tend to focus on the unexplainable instead of the undeniable. He focused on John 9, "Jesus Heals" the story where he cures the blind man.
- A good question to think about is "What do you believe that you don't understand?"

Prayer Requests:
- Heidi's Grandpa is going on the Honor Flight trip this week
- Heidi is also traveling this week for a teaching conference (Pray for Casey with the kids too).
- Amy Storm was made aware of a child at their daycare who is being abused
- Search Committee
- Blake's Sister - strength and clarity in her decision
- Law Enforcement with all of the hunters around
- Men's Retreat guys - so they can bring the spiritual intensity home to their families
- Blake's continued responsibility at the Sanctuary

10-10-10

It was a small class today, but we had some good discussion.

PRAYER REQUESTS
~ Craig & Sara had their baby (we will be doing meals)
~ Praise for the weather
~ Quinn's
~ Hit & run at the Johnston's
~ Lieber's house to sell in Minnesota
~ Kahl's house to sell
~ Safe travel home from teh men's retreat
~ Family that Missy is mentoring who lost their child
~ Traci's brother-in-law James, knee replacement
~ Dave & Steph and their transition
~ Pastor Search for our church

Traci volunteered for the Service project position. Please be in prayer about what our group should do!

Have a great week!

September 26th, 2010

This week we continued with the next lesson in Defining Moments. In this lesson John 3:1-15 was discussed. This lesson talked about Nicodemus and how talking to Jesus changed his life and what he believed.

We had lots of great discussion over the questions after the video and ran short on time for prayer requests.

As always it is great to see new faces, and hope to see you all next week.

September 19th, 2010

We started an 8 week series called "Defining Moments" by Andy Stanley. We will be doing a video and then have some discussion. No worries about missing or being behind as there is no homework, so come when you can!!

If you want to check out more information on this or possibly order the little book that comes with it you can go to store.northpoint.org

We are now meeting in the high school room, there are maps in the church to point you in the right direction.

PRAYER REQUESTS
~ Misti's friend Mary Lou - her husband and her mom
~ Stacey H.
~ BIG night for the kids starts Wednesday
~ Our pastor search, our current pastors, and our church
~ Prayer about where God wants you to serve within our group

Please let Casey know if you are willing to serve in any of the below areas.
1. Service projects - Taking ideas and getting project started for our group to go out and serve

2. Caring Person - in charge of organizing meals for when people have babies are ill or whatever.

3. Social Events - organizing a few events for us to get together for fellowship

4. Prayer & the blog - Prayer leader and updating the blog

5. Leading the Group or subbing for it each Sunday!

Have a great week!!!

Back to it...

It was great to see such a large group there today! Welcome back! I'm excited to see what God has in store for our group this year!

This week we talked about prayer requests (below) and getting organized for the year.

NEXT WEEK
~ We will be talking about folks who want to head up a few things for our group.
Please be in prayer about how God wants you to serve.
~ Hands & Feet (Service Projects, Meals)
~ Group Social Events

~ Bring any ideas you might have for studies to do in the group each Sunday.
~ Bring any ideas for a kick-off event.

PRAYER REQUESTS
~ The pregnant women in the group
~ Blake's sister & her daughter
~ Safety & Fellowship for the Men's Retreat coming up October 8-10 - Contact Blake Waddell
~ Amy's brother & sister-in-law - possibly relocating
~ Tracy's Mom's vision - Praise
~ Our Pastor Search
~ Lincoln Ortman - upcoming surgeries
~ Will's new business venture
~ BIG program (starts Sept 22nd)
~ Foziya (our sponsored child through WorldVision)
~ Tim's mother moving to town and praise for how well it went
~ Heidi's grandma recovering from surgery
~ Heidi's Mom's recovery