Celebrate Recovery @ Rafter J Cowboy Church – Wednesday, March 6, 2013

Large   group  starts at 7 pm (age requirement 15 years and older)
Small groups start at 8 pm (age requirements 18 years and older)
Give Lesson  #23
Principle 8: Yield myself to God to be used to bring this Good News to others, both by my example and by my words.
“Blessed are those who are persecuted because they do what God requires.” (Matthew 5:10)
Step   12: Having had a spiritual experience as the result of these steps, we try to carry this message to others, and practice these principles in all our affairs.
“Brothers if someone is caught in a sin, you who are spiritual should restore him gently.  But watch yourself, or you also may be tempted.” (Galatians 6:1)
What does it mean to GIVE?
“Freely you have received, freely give.” (Matthew 10:8)
God first
I becomes we
Victories shared
Example of your actions

Small  Group Focus  Question:

What are some recent victories that you could share with a newcomer?

 

Rafter J Cowboy Church Bulletin for Sunday, March 3, 2013

Sermon for Sunday, March 3, 2013
“Love Is”
Scripture: 1 John 2:28-29, 1 John 3:1-24, and 1 John 4:1-21
By Pastor Bob Young

This Week at Rafter J:

Sunday, March 3rd – Worship Service 10 am, Communion, Youth Bible Study 10:30 am, Children’s Church 10:30 am, Open Arena 1 – 5 pm

Monday, March 4th– Open Arena 6:30 pm – 9 pm       

Wednesday, March 6th– Celebrate Recovery 7 pm – Lesson on Give  

Thursday, March 7th– Buck-Out 7:30 pm                                             

Other Information:

Friday, March 15th– Practice Sorting at 7pm.  Registration $15.00

Saturday, March 3oth – Practice Play Day. For times and additional information see Terry Carter.

NOTE – 90 day chair drive (Jan –March) – matching donations in place up to 150 chairs.  Please note “chair drive” on checks or on envelope if giving cash.

“The Bible” – History Channel Series – Begins on tonight at 7 pm:  From Executive Producers Roma Downey and Mark Burnett comes The Bible — an epic 10-part miniseries retelling stories from the Scriptures for a whole new generation. Breathtaking in scope and scale, The Bible features powerful performances, exotic locales and dazzling visual effects that breathe spectacular life into the dramatic tales of faith and courage from Genesis through Revelation. This historic television event is sure to entertain and inspire the whole family.

Celebrate Recovery @ Rafter J Cowboy Church – Wednesday, February 27, 2013

It’s   Testimony  Night!
Large group starts at 7 pm and Small groups start at 8 pm.
Come hear how Jesus healed a man from addiction and placed him in a wonderful Christ centered ministry.
Principle 8. Yield myself to God to be used to bring this Good News to others, both by my example and by my words.

“Blessed are those who are  persecuted because they do  what God  requires.” (Matthew 5:10)

Step    12.   Having had a  spiritual   experience as the result  of these steps, we  try   to  carry this  message to  others  and to practice these  principles in all  our    affairs.

“Brothers, if someone is  caught in a  sin, you who are  spiritual should restore him gently. But watch  yourself, or  you also may be  tempted.” (Galatians 6:1)

 

This Week at Rafter J Cowboy Church

This Week at Rafter J:

Sunday, February 24th – Worship Service 10 am, Youth Bible Study 10:30 am, Children’s Church 10:30 am, Open Arena 1 – 5 pm – ELDER ELECTION

Monday, February 25th– Open Arena 6:30 pm – 9 pm             

Wednesday, February 27th – Celebrate Recovery 7 pm – Testimony  

Thursday, February 28th– Buck-Out 7:30 pm 

                                           

Other Information:

NOTE – 90 day chair drive (Jan –March) – matching donations in place up to 150 chairs.  Please note “chair drive” on checks or on envelope if giving cash.

 

Celebrate Recovery @ Rafter J Cowboy Church – Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Gratitude Lesson  #22
Large  group  starts at 7 pm and Small groups start at 8 pm
Principle 7:    Reserve a daily time with God for   self-examination, Bible reading and prayer in order to know God and His will  for  my life and to gain the power to follow His  will.
Step  11: We sought through prayer  and meditation to improve our conscious contact with God, praying only for  knowledge of His will for us and power to carry that out.
“Let the word of Christ  dwell in you richly.” (Colossians 3:16) 

Small Group Focus  Question:

Why do you think it is important for you to maintain an “attitude of GRATITUDE” in your recovery?
Be thankful to God
Be thankful for others
Be thankful for your recovery
Be thankful for your church

Whats Happening at Rafter J