Update for January 10, 2010

Hi everyone! I hope your semester is getting off to a great start!

Announcements:

• The ministry that we provided to the homeless at Peggy's Point has begun again, now with a new name: Manna. We will host a service on the north end of our campus at 8:00 a.m. each Sunday morning. If you would like to volunteer to set up and/or help lead the service, please contact Erin Conaway.
  
• Stewardship Sunday is January 17. If you would like to commit to give to the church this year, please fill out a card.
• There will be a Blood Drive in the Fellowship Hall this Sunday, January 17 from 8am-1pm.
  
• January Bible Study is January 31. Dr. Todd Still of Truett Seminary will be leading four sessions about James at 8:30am (Sanctuary), 11:00am (Sanctuary), 12:45 (Fellowship Hall), and 1:45 (Fellowship Hall).
  
• College Mission to Collique, Peru, May 22-29, 2010, organized by Tallowood Baptist Church. The cost is $1,500 per person. We will be ministering through worship, VBS, sports camps, construction, and painting. We'll also get to sight see in Lima. Contact Chuck.Westbrook@interfaceflor.com if you are interested in going.

Prayer Requests and Praises:

• Remember our homeless, who struggle even more than usual during the winter with cold weather.
  
• Praise: Molly got engaged after Christmas
  
• We pray that Duffy's job and home searches are successful!
  
• Please continue to pray for Anna Barkley's recovery
• The surgery Marie's mom had on the 12th was aborted; she's doing well & they'll try again next month
  

Update for October 18, 2009

Last week, Jim delivered a crazy Sunday school lesson about some not-so-warm-and-fuzzy Psalms. I wonder what this week will hold!

Be sure to check out the new youth building. I know it's not a facility the college class will be using much, but it's BEAUTIFUL, and it's evidence of how awesome the New Wave Campaign is!

If you haven't already, please join our Facebook group! Also, we're tweeting regularly and updating the blog every week!

Announcements:

• Water's Edge: Drop in to learn more about SMBC, whether you've been here for years or only weeks.
  
• Oct 18, 9:30 in the Parlor (behind the Sanctuary): Where Can I Get Connected at South Main?
• Oct 25, 9:30 in the Parlor: Where Can I Serve at South Main?
  
• If you are interested in working for Passport summer camps in 2010, know that the priority deadline for staff applications is Nov 1. For more info, visit www.passportstaff.org.
  
• Fall Festival (and the infamous college class Sausage on a Stick... yum!), November 15, 12:00pm, front lawn
• Discovery Weekend: what are your spiritual gifts? Find out on November 20, 6:30pm. Contact mdethrow@comcast.net to sign up.
  
• This month, we are working together as a church family to memorize Psalm 139:7-10. Do you have it memorized yet?
  

Where can I go from your spirit? Where can I flee from your presence? If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my bed in the depths, you are there. If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I settle on the far side of the sea, even there your hand will guide me, your right hand will hold me fast.

Prayer Requests and Praises:

• Jim's mom is having surgery on Oct 27. Please keep her in your prayers
• Marie's mom had a rough week last week with her atrial fibrillation (A-Fib). Keep her in your prayers too!

Have a fantastic week. I leave you with this parting gift: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XWhUeAy35qc

Update for October 4, 2009

If you're in the area, please come (and invite your friends!) to Deep Dish, an exciting new event series hosted by the SMBC College Community! Come to the Martel College TV Room at Rice University at 6pm this Saturday for FREE FOOD and an awesome discussion led by our own Amy Grizzle! Here's the topic for the evening:

unChristian Christians?
Most young people outside the church hold an overwhelmingly negative perception of Christianity and those who practice it. What causes these views, and how can Christians reflect to others a more compassionate religion--one that embraces the true nature of Jesus, honors the historic principles of the Christian faith, and works hard to understand the world in which we live?

Disclaimer: This event is open to anyone, regardless of faith or background. We want to tackle difficult questions, hear candid opinions, and start an open and respectful dialogue. And, don't forget, feed you for free!

For more info or to RSVP, please visit the Facebook event page.

Other Announcements:

• Sky Rocket is playing at the Continental Club on Oct 16. You're sure to find some friendly SMBC faces if you come!! :)
• College Tour is coming to a town near (most of) you, October 26-27.
• Fall Festival and the SMBC College Community's famous Sausage on a Stick booth are returning November 15 after the 11:00 service!

Prayer Requests and Praises

• Pray for the safe return of Jan and Kate!

August 10, 2009 Update

Announcements:

• Astros Game with College Community. August 19th 7 p.m. $1 Hot dog night, woo-hoo! Let us know if you want a ticket by 8/17, please.
  
• Shoes for Orphans Souls needs help unpacking shoes. Wednesday, August 12th, 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Welcome Center.

Prayers/Praises:

• Shelby (Tech) friend David was in the hospital.
  
• Robyn (USC) is currently driving to California with several cars caravaning. Praying for their safety.
• Sarah (Austin College) dad, Johnny, dislocated his shoulder. Lots of good stories as to how it happend. :) Praise that he is better.
• Kevin Sinclair's aunt passed away suddenly. Prayers for his family.
  
• Kudos to all cast, crew, musicians and those helping with Into the Woods. Great show!
• Jennifer's mom is supposed to have emergency surgery to remove her gall bladder tonight.
  
• Marie is in Montana on vacation. Praying for safe travels.
• Claire is moving to Waco this week to attend seminary at Baylor.
• Sandra's family friend, Jeff Klein. He is 16 years old son and has been diagnosed with 3 skull-based deformities. The worst of which is his brain is slipping into his spinal column. He will undergo 12 hours of surgery on Thursday in Iowa City, IA. Please pray for Jeff, his parents, and the 17 year old sister left in Katy to experience her senior year without her family.

Have a good week! Just a few more weeks before classes start...enjoy!

--Jennifer