Friday, October 31, 2008

Junior Bible Quiz Has First Meet

FLAG's JBQ Team (how is that for some acronymn's) had a blast at their first tournament, and even won some of their head-to-head competitions!

Here are some pics that were sent to us.  If you have any more, let us know!

Sunday, October 26, 2008

Men's Retreat - ROCKED!



Wow! We had a totally amazing time at our retreat this past weekend.

The lodging was awesome, the steaks and Friday were great, and each man successfully fasted on Saturday. We had a great time of "break-fast" together on Sunday morning.

10 men were led by Pastor Mark as they followed the Wild At Heart video curriculum. Men courageously went forward in seeking full release from God to be the men that He wants them to be.

A Spring retreat of similar type is being planned.

Tuesday, October 14, 2008

Baker Baby Arriving In Amercia on Wednesday

Seth and Sarah Baker will be flying in from Seoul, South Korea on Wedneday with their new Baby boy, Malachi.


We annouonced the birth of Malachi here.

Hopefully we will see all three of the Growing Baker Family this Sunday!

Monday, October 6, 2008

Word of Propehcy - 10-06-08, 10 am service

Family Life believes in the practice of the supernatural gifts of the Holy Spirit as taught in 1 Corinthians chapters 12-14, and most specifically in 1 Corinthians 12:7-11 and 14:26-32.


The most frequent uses of these gifts are the verbal gifts of “a word of prophecy” and an “utterance in tongues with interpretation.”


We were able to capture and transcribe a recent demonstration in one of our services. 1 Corinthians 14:29 tells us to “weigh carefully what was said” in the use of these gifts.



I have not forgotten history

I look at my hands and see the nail scars

I have not forgotten

But I have forgiven all of the things done unto me

Can you do any less than I?


I have forgiven you of your sins – no matter how great or how small

Because you see, those sins and transgressions to me are all equal

It does not matter how small - how great - how little - how big

I have forgiven you


Never-the-less, this is what I ask of you

I am not asking you to do anything I have not already done

I am asking you to forgive each other, live together in harmony


This is the only way you can do it, forgiveness is the only way

You can live together harmoniously

Not look at each other with spite and bitterness and hatred

But to look at each other as I look at you


Look through my eyes today

And see what I see, when you are clean before me


You can’t stand in my presence the way you are

Without forgiveness, because I see my son, I see who He is

I have given the ultimate

That is why I can ask for you to give all because I did

Do it because I ask you

Friday, October 3, 2008

FIREPROOF - Survey Results - Week 1

Here is the survey that we took during the first week of the FIREPROOF series.
It was interesting to note that nearly 30% of the adults are unmarried. 
Here are the questions that they posed:
  • How to work through conflicts.
  • How can I better show respect in my relationships?
  • How can saying "I'm Sorry" be an easy thing?
  • How to "Fight"(disagree,etc.) Correctly
  • Divorce in abusive relationships?
  • How to get to the point of being willing to forgive.
  • How to fight fair.
  • Ways to make our relationship stronger.
  • Will She ever realize that I can be trusted to do what needs done when she is not present?
  • To learn how to be consistent to my spouse & conviction to do so.
  • How do you keep past hurts in the past?
  • How can I strengthen marriages around me?
  • If I'll be able to stay tough enough and forgive enough till death do us part.
  • How to get rid of bitterness in a marriage?
  • What it takes to live together until death do us part
  • Is it realistic to want your spouse to be completely open & honest with you? Should you keep anything from your spouse?
  • How to know you have found the spouse for you?
  • How to have a good relationship with my future husband.
  • Why am I still single?
  • Is marriage again possible for me?

Wednesday, October 1, 2008

FIREPROOF Movie - Go see it!

Pastor Mark wrote about his experience going to see the FIREPROOF movie.

Read his thoughts here.