Agape Church of Christ

Good evening to all,

First of all, I want to say thank you to Bill Ford for starting up this tradition several years ago. In the fast-paced world that we live in, being able to get information quickly and concisely is a real must and that’s what these weekly e-mails are intended to do.

It was a very encouraging Sunday at Agape. It was so nice to have Ken and Wanda McKee back with us. Please continue to remember them as you go through the week. They are such an inspiration to so many. A special thanks also to Sheila for providing everyone with bagels…that always makes for a special treat.

It’s going to be a very busy next two weeks at Agape and I hope you will be able to be involved in that! Here’s a look at some of the things that are happening:

Wednesday, January 27th- We will meet at the Sterling House Care Facility at 6:30 pm for a devotional with the residents. There will be no activities at the building. Please join us and bring the kiddos!

Sunday, January 31st- We are blessed next Sunday to welcome Peter Cariaga to Agape for a special lesson. Peter is intimately involved with the Goat Ministry in the Phillipines that we have been supporting for the past year. Everyone who knows Peter says wonderful things about him and about his heart for God. Please make plans to be at the building for worship and to hear Peter share some things with us. Life Groups will also be meeting on this evening.

Wednesday, February 3rd- Fast Food/Fellowship Wednesday Night. This will start at 6:00 pm and we should be done by 7:15-7:30. We will be having an open discussion about the future direction of Wednesday nights and if you’re interested in being a part of that discussion, we look forward to your input!

Thursday, February 4th- Food Distribution, 6:00-7:00 pm. We will be distributing food once a month for the foreseeable future and this is the night for that. It’s a great opportunity to serve if you’ve got the time…

Sunday, February 7th- Souper Bowl Sunday!! This is an annual event at Agape as we get together after worship services for a friendly competition to see who can whip up the best soup. There are a number of categories to compete in and the soups are always delicious. Come hungry, leave happy.

I mentioned Life Groups…the East Side group will begin a study this Sunday night on the Fruits of the Spirit. It will be based on a Beth Moore workbook designed to help us better get in touch with the Spirit’s role in our lives. The Central Group (at the Barrick’s) will continue with what they have been doing in recent times.

Logan and Katie have a new calendar at the building for everyone to see and it looks like the teens are going to be quite busy in the months to come. What a blessing it is to have the events planned out in advance and a timetable for things. Most of us have to know about things a ways in advance, so be sure to thank Logan and Katie for jumping into that reality and getting the ball rolling in 2010!!

Here are some requests for prayer that were mentioned on Sunday:

* Jerry and Marilyn Jantz as they undergo treatment in Houston
* The Nolan Family
* Ryan Connelly, granddaughter of Linda Lessert
* Kevin Hurley, neighbor of the Hollises battling cancer (has two small kids)
* Jim Iraggi asked that we pray for our teens…that they may grow in faith and love
* Kayte M. asked for prayers for her mother, Ms. Clark
* Ryan Shelton asked for prayers for God to guide as he navigates a busy time in his life

Please feel free to “reply all” anytime you wish to add someone to the prayer list…or to add yourself!! The power and comfort that come from prayer is an awesome thing.

That’s about it for this week…remember that there are no strangers at Agape…you are always welcome in a family that is seeking to serve God and love one another. Hope everyone has a good rest of the week!

Verse for Thought: “The Lord is my rock, my fortress, and my deliverer; My God is my rock in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call to the Lord, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved from my enemies.” Psalms 18: 2-3.