I wanted to start off by welcoming all of our visitors we had this week and in preceding weeks. With the beginning of the Fall activities at church and the promotion of our children to their new classes, many folks have been visiting new BFG classes as well and it has been a blessing to see so many new faces in our class. Just to give each of you a quick snapshot of our class.... our class was started June of 2007 by a group of us looking to plug in, grow spiritually with and become a "family" with a close knit group of adults in their 30s (some now early 40s:) with young children (preschool/early elementary). Our Directors, Todd & Sharee Sanders have 2 precious children, Olivia (5yrs) and Grant (3yrs). Our Teacher, Craig Shaver, and his wife Melissa live here in McKinney and have 3 children Joseph (10), Caroline (15) and Mackenzie (14). Most of us in class, being approximately at the same lifestage, understand the demands of raising young children which enables us to support and lean on one another. Although we all have busy schedules, we always try to fit in opportunities to Fellowship whether it be with for Family Get Togethers, adults only Date Nights (with free church child care), Guys Nights Out, and Ladies Nights out. So welcome ya'll, thanks for joining us, and we hope you'll be back next week.
To view our Class Directory including photos, addresses, phone numbers, etc., click on the January post on the left of this blog and the Directory should come up on your page (just scroll down just a bit). If anyone's information has changed or you'd like to submit a photo, please email to me at rozalyn@rrileymedia.com . Take a look at the Directory as it is a great way to put faces with names in the class!
UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
As for upcoming activities, Travis Johnson travmav@sbcglobal.net, is looking to form a class volley ball team for the FBC Adult Co-Ed Volleyball League to play on Tue/Thur nights up at the church this fall. The teams will be 6 on 6. Each team is required to have at least 2 women. I we already have a couple women and some men signed up/interested. Shoot Travis and email if you're interested.
The class Men's Breakfast/Bible Study is starting back up this week. The day will be changing to THURSDAYS. They will be meeting at IHOP in Allen of 75 before work, at 7:00am, for breakfast and short study. This is a great way to re-charge mid-week.
We have a Family Fellowship BBQ planned for Sunday September 14th at 530p [details below]. We also have a Date Night Adult Fellowship planned for Sept 26th at Main Event in Plano [details below]. The men will be getting together to watch the Cowboys opener...Go Cowboys! (again, details below). So we have lots going on this month and hope you all can come out. Should be some great times!
CHURCH NEWS
As most of you know already know, Stacy Warren, Jeff Warren's wife, was recently diagnosed with Breast cancer. Meals are requested for the Warrens on Mon & Thur nights. Meals to be dropped off at the church at 5pm those days. To sign up, go to http://www.carecalendar.org/ Passcode:6625 Security Code:5233
The BFG (Bible Fellowship Group) office is looking for help on Sunday mornings to help organize information, attendance, etc. Please email Bryan Faus if you are available to serve. bryan.faus@fbcmckinney.com
Many Women's Bible Studies will be starting up in the next few weeks. Go online to http://www.fbc-mckinney.org/ under Ministries/Women's Ministries/ Women's Bible Studies for more information or pick up a pamphlet in the Connection with descriptions, dates, times, etc.
Kids Incredible, for Special Needs Children, is looking for more volunteers to help on Sept 12th from 530p-9pm. They are offering childcare for these special children to allow their parents a much needed night off. Please contact Melinda Heath melinda.heath@consultant.com if you are available.
The 2's, 3's, and 4's classes need Sunday morning helpers. Please see website if you are available. MOPS (mothers of preschoolers) will be starting up again this September. There are 2 groups, one that meets Wed evenings 3x per month, and one that meets Friday mornings 2x per month. You can find more information on the church website http://www.fbc-mckinney.org/
I would like to personally thank everyone who has prayed for the translators from my mission trip to Ethiopia. Many of them will continue to be persecuted now that we have left Africa. Please pray for these sweet men: Sei Sai, Masgana, Dewitt, and Dr. T. Also please pray for some of the children Rahwa, Samuel, and Solomon. For more information, photos, and details from this trip to Axum Ethiopia, visit http://www.roznews.blogspot.com/
VISITORS
We'd like to welcome Patrick and Jan McDonnell, Laurie & Stephen Wainscott, Todd & Michelle Taunton, Leslie & Jeremy Tremble, and Josh & Sandy Rogers, Robert & Narci Dreffs, Jared & Stacie Entzminger, and Chris & Kera Williams who have visited over the past few weeks. It was great having ya'll!
BABY NEWS
Allison and Jay Anderson are pregnant with their second little one.
Allison and Jay Anderson are pregnant with their second little one.
Kayla & Steve Whiddon are pregnant with their 3rd.
Courtney and Kevin Chadwick are due in 2 WEEKS!
Lisa and Marc Fowler are in the middle of the adoption process and have decided to adopt from Russia
MISSION TRIPS
There are many upcoming Mission opportunities to get involved with here at FBC. Either pick up a Transforming Your World passport in the connection or office or Check out the website for more information www.fbc-mckinney.org. Here you can get detailed information on each of the 27 Trips taking place this year. Below are a variety of trips that members of our class are either looking into or have signed up to go on. Here are trips members are planning to go on...
10/11-10/19 Dominion Republic ( Sharee Sanders, Audra Williams)
**If you are planning on a trip this year but are not on the list above, shoot me an email and let me know. I'd love to list your name and trip
PRAYER REQUESTS AND PRAISES
Please pray for Luke Fowler, 3 yr old son of Lisa and Marc Fowler. He has been ill for over a week now, in and out of the hospital. They initally thought it may be Samonilla poisioning but may think it has to do with something he caught through pool water. He is having a hard time staying hydrated. Please keep this sweet little boy, as well as their family, in your prayers! Fowler_lisa@hotmail.com
Praise...Craig Shaver has recovered from his Staph infection and was back in class today!
SUNDAY MORNING BREAKFASTS
*Remember all, there is always breakfast on Sunday mornings in our class so come hungry! Here is the Sunday Morning Breakfast list…Dee Dee Anderson will shoot you a reminder prior to your Sunday. You will want to bring breakfast for approximately 20-25 people. Questions: contact Dee Dee Anderson 972-542-5432 or dougdietra@sbcglobal.net
September
7th ~ Andrea & Jake Goza
14th - Carissa & Chris Parrish
21st - Denise & Chris Jessen
28th - Cy & Melinda Heath
October
5th - Wade & Jennifer Clark
12th - Lisa & Marc Fowler
19th Josh & Sandy Rogers
26th Craig & Kim Kaiser
November
2nd - Doug & Shannon Johnson
9th - Tony & Sarah Anderson
16th - Jessie & Shannon Mathis
23rd - Jay & Allison Anderson
30th - Kevin & Courtney Chadwick
CLASS EVENTS
1. Builders of Faith Family Picnic
1. Builders of Faith Family Picnic
Date: Sunday, Sept 14th
Time: 5:30
Details: Bring your families and a picnic dinner to Aviator Park just north of Custer and Virginia Parkway (in the neighborhood across from Home Depot). More detailed directions to come. There is a little splash park there so bring suits and towels for the kids
2. Men's Football Watching Fellowship "Cowboys"
Date: Monday NIGHT Sept 15th!
Time: 7pm
Details: Location to be determined....more details to come
3. Builders of Faith Date Night Fellowship
Date: Friday, Sept 26th
Time: 6p-9p
Details: We'll be going to Main Event in Plano off 75 just south of Spring Creek (Behind the Texas Land & Cattle Company). There is bowling, laser tag, video games, and a pizza parlor. Church will provide ChildCare. You will need to sign up online once the church posts the information. We will let you know when to sign up, so save the date!
More details to come
4. Mens Breakfast/Bible Study
Date: Thursday, Sept 4th
Time: 7:00am
Location: IHOP in Allen off 75 just north of McDermott
Details: A mid week casual breakfast/study led by John Payne. The men really enjoy this chance to fellowship and study with others from the class. This study will run every other week throughout the school year.
5. Ladies Night
Our next Ladies night will either be in Sept or early-mid October. More details to come!
** Go to http://www.fbc-mckinney.org/ for more information on church events -----------------------------------------------------------------------
~If you would like any further information on our class you are more than welcome to contact, Sharee Sanders, Melissa Shaver, Jennifer Moore, or me. Have a fantastic week ya’ll!
In Him, Rozalyn Payne rozalyn@rrileymedia.com
Home Phone 469-742-0447 or cell 214-683-9022
Sharee & Todd Sanders (Directors) Home Phone 972-571-8854
Melissa & Craig Shaver (Teachers) Home Phone 214.544.8648
Jennifer Moore Home Phone 214-383-3306
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