Family News 09-07-2014

No More Toys in Iraq
In 1972, eleven Israeli athletes were murdered at the Munich Olympics by a Palestinian terrorist group
known as Black September. In retaliation, Israel put together a special team of Mossad agents to track down
and assassinate every one of those responsible for the murder. In 2005 Steven Spielberg released the highly
debatable film, Munich, which told a fictional story, based on these true events. Two hours into the movie
the Israeli team has been assassinating Black September members one by one. Some of the Israeli team members are starting to feel guilt and regret for their actions. They are beginning to question their methodology.
In one scene, as they are on their way to kill a lady who just assassinated someone from their team, one
member- Robert hesitates as he approaches the team. Avner, the team leader stops to talk with him.
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Robert: So you’re really going to kill her? All this blood comes back to us.
Avner: Eventually it will work. Even if it takes years, we will beat them.
Robert: We’re Jews Avner. Jews don’t do wrong because our enemies do wrong.
Avner: We can’t afford to be that decent anymore.
Robert: I don’t know that we ever were that decent. Suffering thousands of years of hatred doesn’t make you
decent. But we’re supposed to be righteous. That’s a beautiful thing. That’s Jewish. That’s what I knew.
That’s what I was taught. And now I’m losing it. And I lose that… that’s everything. That’s my soul!
Before we react to injustice, no matter how small or large the scale, we must check ourselves. Is our
thirst for revenge compromising our faith? Let me ask it this way… When was the last time you prayed for
ISIS? (And I don’t mean the kind of prayer that country artist Jaron Lowenstein sings about). Jesus says "You
have heard that it was said, 'Love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I tell you: Love your enemies
and pray for those who persecute you.” Though it is not us literally losing our heads for our faith (have you
thanked God for that today?) it is still our responsibility to pray for the enemies of our Christian family
worldwide.
On a related note: how do you talk to your young children about these tragedies? The group Voice of
the Martyrs (who our Kids Giving will benefit for the next two months) has a great website to help parents
talk with children about Christians in other parts of the world who suffer in real ways.
www.kidsofcourage.com
It may be as simple as praying for the children in Iraq who had all their toys taken away, and for the
mean people who took them to learn the love of Jesus. Remember, regardless of our job in this world–
“we’re supposed to be righteous.”
Dan
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hang-ups?
Ready for solutions?
Come to Celebrate Recovery
Wednesday
Time: From 7 to 8
Room: Fellowship Center
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September 7, 2014
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or if we can serve you in any way, please let it be
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card in the contribution plate.)
Wednesday Nite Bite
Chicken Tetrazzini, Green Beans & Dessert
Prepared by the Raymond/Wyatt life group!!
Serving from 5:30-6:30
Adults $4 Kids 10 & under: $1
Arms of Hope
(one of the children’s homes we sponsor)
September 27th is their Gala & Auction.
Featuring: Natalie Grant
dallasevents@armsofhope.org
Christ’s Haven House Mom’s Wishlist
September 15 pick up
Clorox Wipes & Plastic Solo Cups
ALIVE in the Metroplex
A SINGLE ADULTS SEMINAR
September 12-14
Presented by Prestoncrest Church of Christ
Special Speaker: PATRICK MEAD
Ladies study group will resume THIS
Wednesday, 11 A.M. in the library.
Bring your bible and bring a friend.
For those who would like to join us to
eat, we go right after the study. All
are invited.
Sympathy to Roger Selby and family on the death of
his dad, Gary Selby. His funeral was Friday.
Pray For...
Abbie Klotzman’s 9 yr. old cousin, Hanna.
Maria Rios’ mom: Irene Silva had a stroke, is home , but bedridden.
Edie Williams: Seeing oncologist about tumor in her leg
Zach Cortez: Restore health
Paul O’Banon, Charles & Gwen’s son: Cancer free
The Doyle’s & Brumbaugh’s grand daughter...born 16 weeks early
Wanda Finley’s son in law: Treatment for heart problem.
Russell Rich’s mom: In hospice care
Jim Williams
Kerri Jarvis: RSD
Baby shower for Kamryn Renee
and her parents Josh & Brittany Doyle
TODAY , 2:00 in the FC
Registered at Babies R Us and Amazon
Proud grandparents are Roy & Mindy
Brumbaugh and David & Kathy Doyle
Weekly Contribution
August 10
$14,577
August 17
$12,728
August 24
$17,480
August 31
$18,392
The average weekly contribution for the past four weeks is
$15,794. The planned weekly contribution is $16,838. If you
would like a convenient way to make your regular contributions, you are encouraged to look at your bank’s website or
you can visit Garden Ridge’s website and click on the Online
Giving link.
A Nichols’ Worth…
By Philip Nichols
First Night of Huddles
FAITH COMMANDER
LIFE GROUP SERIES
You may have been seeing the giant posters of the Duck Dynasty men in the foyers
for the last few weeks. This is all about
advertising for a new series that we are
using in our LIFE groups in September and
October entitled Faith Commander. This
is a “bridging event” opportunity for
you to invite your friends and neighbors
to a Bible study that features the stars of a
tv show that many people are watching.
They might love to see these guys talk
about God and what He means to them.
Hear from the Duck Dynasty men, Si, Willie, Jase, Phil, Alan and Jep about their
faith shaped lives. This is a great series
with accompanying book written by Korie
Robertson. Let your LIFE group leader
know if you want a copy of the book. They
are $5 each.
Take advantage of this study to expand
your groups and reach out, share Jesus
and change lives.
Upcoming Events
September
TODAY: Baby Shower for Kamryn Doyle
12-13: Women’s Retreat
22-25: LCS Bookfair
October
7: Ladies Fall Dinner at Melissa Brackett’s home
10 - 11: Men’s Retreat
19: Sunday Nite Singing and Dinner
November
14-15: LCS Vendor Fair 9:00 - 2:00
December
2: Ladies Christ mas Party
21: Candlelight
January
30 - Feb. 1: Ladies Retreat at Sky Ranch
WEDNESDAY
GR MEN’S FALL RETREAT
OCTOBER 10, 11
At Camp Copass, on the shores of Lake
Lewisville near Denton
Theme: “Fathered by God”
The cost will be $45 for those spending the
night and $25 if you don’t. On Friday
morning a Golf Tournament is being
planned for all bad, mediocre or amazingly
good players.
If you want to get to know the men of this
church this is the best way for that to happen. Whether playing bad volleyball, miniature golf or being drawn closer to God
together, this retreat will help you be connected to God and others guys at GR.
Registration begins next week.
9th9th-12thers.
12thers A small group Bible study in
the homes of the Huddle leaders. 7pm8:15pm. Rides from the church at
6:40pm and return around 8:30pm. To
join a Huddle, please contact Trane.
First Night of Velocity
6th6th-8thers.
8thers A Bible study with small
group discussion times. Meets in the
youth room (#221) from 7-8:15pm.
NEXT SUNDAY
Red Light : Green Light
(High School)
An evening to encounter Jesus in a deep,
personal way. For all 9th9th-12thers who want
a more intense spiritual growth experience.
Next Sunday, Sep 14,
14 at the church,
5:30pm. Dinner provided. Guys bring
drinks. Girls bring desserts. Done at 8pm.
SUNDAY 9/21
Red Light : Green Light
(Middle School)
An evening to encounter Jesus in a deep,
personal way. For all 6th6th-8thers who want
a more intense spiritual growth experience.
Sunday, Sep 21,
21 at the church, 5:30pm.
Dinner provided. Guys bring drinks. Girls
bring desserts. Done at 8pm.
LOOKING
AHEAD...
FALL RETREAT: November 2121-23
6th-12thers | Pettijohn Springs (Madill, OK)
Cost is $65 (scholarships available)
Preschool
Memory Verse
“With love,
help each
other.”
Galatians 5:13
1st1st-3rd Grade
Memory Verse
“Cast your cares
on the Lord and
he will sustain
you.”
Psalm 55:22
Nursery Workers
Today (9/7)
Brandy Sloan,
Judy & Nathan Cobb
Next Week
Kelly Cortez,
Shannon & Chloe
Martin & Becca
Upcoming Events
TODAY—
TODAY— Kids Worship
starts again
Sept. 21–
21 Young
Disciples Family Day
Sept. 28–
28 Christian
Soldiers Family Day
Ridge Kids Giving
The Ridge Kids Offering through
October will go to Voice of the Martyrs,
which is actively involved in dispatching aid
to displaced Christians who flee Mosul in
the escalating violence in Iraq.
Kids Worship Programs
Christian Soldiers and Young Disciples
Resume today! Parents, please check your
kids in and out for these programs.
- Christian Soldiers
3 yrs old– Kinder
Rm 101 (Old FC)
- Young Disciples
1st-3rd Graders
Rm 203 upstairs