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Heather's Hike For Discovery

Mon, 09 Jul 2007 23:35:55 -0800

Our facilitator Heather is doing a Hike for Discovery. She is normally very reserve and not at all a marketing/promo type but it is pretty obvious she has a lot of passion for this cause. I know from talking to her that she cares a lot about the subject of cancer, and leukemia in particular.

In a nutshell, the Hike for Discovery is to raise research and awareness for the LLS (Leukemia and Lymphoma Society). The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society uses the funds raised to cure Leukemia, Lymphoma, Hodgkin’s disease and Myeloma. The Society also gives help and support to over 712,000 Americans battling these blood cancers.

Part of why she is so compelled to do this is that her grandmother was recently diagnosed with leukemia. I can imagine also how cancer will affect beyond her grandmother as I witnessed first hand those effects on my mom when she fought and loss to brain cancer.

So if you ever wanted to have a positive impact on the fight for cancer, take this time to donate to Heather's Hike for Discovery. Click http://www.active.com/donate/hfdsvmb/hfdHBedy to donate NOW!

There's also the chance that your company will match each contribution. Finding the cure is worth asking your HR department the question! Remember all your donations are tax-deductible :)

For more info please contact Heather at lazzeedazees@yahoo.com. Oh and please help spread the word about Heather's Hike for Discovery.

Thanks!

Good Article on Accountability Group

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 15:41:22 -0800

What do you guys (and gals) think of an accountability group that meets outside of smallgroups. I have been thinking for almost half a year now about such a group—specifically a men's group that meets and talk about struggles like lust, work issues, relationship with significant others or just healing broken relationships, etc. I tell you sometimes it's not easy to live according to God's will as a brother. I'm wondering if anyone feels the same?

Here's a good article I ran across recently about accountability group:
http://www.christianitytoday.com/biblestudies/areas/biblestudies/articles/061004.html

Fasting

GrX is planning a 40 days/nights of fasting starting on Monday October 9th. When I heard 40days/nights my thought was THAT'S a long time to fast. Sounds tough! Well pray and ask God to give you something that you could fast that's not so tough. The church staffs will be going on a juice fast. As for me I will fast from checking emails/going online after work (7pm or so). That's not easy but with those time offline I could spend doing other things like reading the Bible/QT, more prayer time, more quality face-to-face time with friends.

http://www.billbright.com/howtofast/index.html

We're Back for Fall: UNSTOPPABLE!!!

Tue, 19 Sep 2006 11:49:04 -0800

Here's our flyer card. (PDF) Download and distribute it to your friends and co-workers and invite them to our smallgroup.

If you are visiting this blog through Fall Launch, welcome to Knot2Us!

We're meeting this week at Barry's place. Email us at knot2us@gmail.com and we will surely send you an invite. We're doing this because our smallgroup is also going mobile. =)

Here's a quote from our facilitator:

Hello!!
Its our first study this Fall!! Join us as we begin the UNSTOPPABLE series!! If you'd like to listen to the sermon that we'll be studying this week, go to this website:http://www.grx.org/messages/ and listen to the sermon from 9/10/06 ("The Unstoppable God").

We are soo excited to spend time with new and old friends!!

Thurs night schedule:
7:15-8:00 - dinner
8:00-8:30 - ice breaker and worship
8:30-9:45 - study
9:45-10:00 - announcement and fellowshiping

We also just got back from our Napa roadtrip and here are some photos to enjoy:

For the rest of the sets please visit Bruce's smugmug site.

I'll post my sets to flickr...soon!

Elijah and Our Insecure World

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 18:07:06 -0800

This week we will begin our 1st week of study on Elijah. The study is from a study guide, Elijah: Living Securely in an Insecure World, and is an 8 weeks study.

Here are the topics we will be diving into:

Obeying God In Times of Terror: 1 King 16:29—17:4

When The Brook Dries Up: 1 Kings 17:5&ndash24

Standing Alone: 1 Kings 18:1–40

Prevailing Prayer: 1 Kings 18:41–46

Defeating Discouragement: 1 Kings 19

Blood In The Vineyard: 1 Kings 21

When Mockers Speak: 2 Kings 1

Heaven Without Dying: 2 Kings 2:1–14

So if you are interested in checking out a smallgroup in Mountain View and have been worried about the recent news of terrorism, hurricanes, bird flus, etc...in general our insecure world, we invite you to come join us and see what we can learn from God about these issues.

So expect lots of fun fellowshipping, worshipping and studying God's Word.

Thanks!

Once upon a time...

Wed, 01 Feb 2006 12:15:49 -0800

I saw a picture and I remember a time when I would have been in that picture... but then again maybe I was wrong and I never belonged there. I'm angry, I'm bitter, and most of all I'm sad. I'm hurting and I don't know how to fix it or make it better. Please pray for me, my dear small group... for what, I still don't know... to be able to accept the trials, to be able to learn, a way out?

Winter Quarter Study Of James

Fri, 13 Jan 2006 11:47:30 -0800

We started our small group bible study last night with James. Allen and myself led the study. We thought we shared with you what we were trying to achieve in terms of an overall theme of the Book of James.

A central theme in James is how vital christianity is characterized by a faith that works, in other words, true faith is demonstrated by spiritual fruitfulness. In Chapter 1, James discusses (1) the test of perseverance in trials and suffering, and (2) the qualities needed in trials.

You can download the participant handout if you like. (Download the PDF)

OTC - Exodus (Finished)

Tue, 13 Dec 2005 12:05:57 -0800

I finished the rest of Exodus last night. (Yep I'm finally caught up) I found the last half of exodus rather dry and hard to get anything out of, but upon further reflection, its actually pretty interesting. Hope this helps.

OTC - Exodus Overview

Mon, 12 Dec 2005 14:19:27 -0800

I'm still catching up... But here are my more completed thoughts so far on Exodus 1-23. I had an interesting 4 hrs on sunday trying to get through all of exodus. Sadly when I hit chapter 23 my pen died, therefore I stopped. If this overview is helpful lemmie know and I'll post my Genesis one.

Being Faithful

Mon, 28 Nov 2005 14:33:22 -0800

This week in Pastor Dave's sermon, he proposed the question "How can we be faithful to what God has entrusted to us?" He talked about how we all have "filthy clothes" and need to put on new clothes. (spiritual sense) One of the statements Pastor Dave made in closing was "To have God on your own terms says it's all about me".

"All In" With our Thankfulness

Mon, 21 Nov 2005 09:50:22 -0800

Per the message on sunday, I just felt like I should put it into a little practice via blog style. But I wasn't sure who reads and doesn't read the blog.

I thank God...

I thank God for the consistent caring heart you have.

I thank God for the good heart and welcoming spirit you have.

I thank God for the ways you are wise with humility.

I thank God for your insight and desire to serve.

I thank God for your ideas and giving attitude.

I thank God for truth seeking heart and teachability.

I thank God for your servants heart and heart for people.

I thank God for willingness and good spirits.

To Conclude: Know that I thank God for you guys, I pray that you (all) experience God in great ways.

-DaB

Disneyland Pictures!

Mon, 14 Nov 2005 17:56:55 -0800

Collage | My Photos | Scott Dancing (right click save target as plz)

OTC W2:Mon - God's Covenant w/ Abraham

Mon, 14 Nov 2005 15:37:30 -0800

Had a good time at disneyland w/ you guys. Back to business here we go on week 2.

Gen 12-15, Ps 5

-Though Abram was “chosen” out of the nations, whom else did God want to bless through his offspring (Genesis 12:2-3)? Compare this “Old Testament Great Commission” to the New Testament version in Matthew 28:18-20.

-What “saved” Abram according to Genesis 15:6? (Romans 4 and Galatians 3:6-14 are Paul’s inspired commentary on this passage.)

-How does experiencing God’s favor inspire us to reach others with that love? Why do we sometimes lose concern for the lost?

OTC: Day 5 - The Flood

Fri, 11 Nov 2005 08:47:58 -0800

Almost finished with Week 1. Quote from Gladiator: "Strength and Honor" - Maximus

Gen 7-8, Ps 3

The ark was one and a half football fields long, holding the volume of 569 railroad cars. Imagine yourself building such a huge structure – and so far away from any body of water, with hostile neighbors watching!

What do you think might be the significance of who closed the ark? ( Genesis 7:16)? Does this teach you anything about God?

What do you learn from these New Testament passages that comment on Noah and the Flood: Hebrews 11:7, 1 Peter 3:18-22; 2 Peter 2:5 and Matthew 24:37-39?

What was God’s response to Noah’s offering (Genesis 8:20-22)?

OTC: Day 4 - Sin Spreads Worldwide

Thu, 10 Nov 2005 08:32:53 -0800

I'm praying for you all.

Gen 5-6

-In Genesis 5, the pattern is… “… and he died” after each person’s name – except for what exception is verse 24?

-What does Hebrew 11:5 say about Enoch’s special status?

-What was true about Noah that made him the exception to the rest of the world?

-Why do you suppose God waited so long (120 years) to begin the Flood after telling Noah it was coming?

-What does it tell you about God’s character that so many years went by before He judged sin? How are you doing these days mimicking God’s patience even when retribution is justified?

OTC: Day 3 - Sin Spreads to Family

Wed, 09 Nov 2005 08:44:59 -0800

Day 3 was hard! I think this is where its gonna start getting rough for me. It feels like I'm running a marathon and can't see the end, not like i've actually ran one though, but I figured you guys can understand that analogy =) Stay strong! You're all in my prayers.

Gen 4, Ps 2

-In Gen 4, sin spreads from the individual to the family. How are families you know still experiencing the fallout of sin today?

-In addition to the offering itself. What (or rather who) was "out of favor" (Gen 4:4-5)

-What details from the story of Cain and Abel does Hebrews 11:4 stress?

-What insights about sin's effects do you get from Gen 4:7?