November 30 , 2006
Dear Frontline family,
There's no place like home! It is hard to believe it has been one week since we returned from Cleveland to be reunited with our family (and our own beds!). We are so grateful for your love, prayers, and support. The journey is far from over, but it is far easier now that we are home.
I hope you had a great Thanksgiving. Ours was fantastic, needless to say, with so much for which to give thanks. Below is a great poem I shared on Sunday from an unknown author on being thankful.
My wife Heather's women's Journey Group is moving from Wednesday to Tuesday evenings. For details, call her at 734.717.8251.
The annual Leaders CHRISTmas Party will be held at the Angel Food Cafe on Michigan Avenue in Ypsilanti on Saturday, December 9 at 6:30 PM. Child care is not provided.
This Sunday Briarwood Mall is having a special fundraiser for the Ann Arbor Ronald McDonald House. For $20, you will receive a wristband with discounts throughout the mall. For details, visit http://shopbriarwood.com/static/doc_051953.jsp.
We will be serving at the Ronald McDonald House and singing at the Arbor Hospice on Sunday, December 10 as part of s2s: Sunday 2 Serve. The day of serving will conclude with a chili dinner at 6:15 PM at the University Reformed Church downtown.
Speaking of URC, we will have a special joint worship gathering at URC on CHRISTmas Eve at 10:30 AM (we will NOT have a gathering at the Frontline Living Room on Avis Drive).
On New Year's Eve, URC will join us at the Frontline Living Room for a joint worship gathering at 10:30 AM.
Finally, the Frontline Living Room is in need of CHRISTmas cheer. If you would like to decorate (we have most of the decorations), please email Kirk here.
Again, thank you for your powerful prayers and support.
With a very thankful heart,
Kirk
Be Thankful
Be thankful that you don't already have everything you desire.
If you did, what would there be to look forward to?
Be thankful when you don't know something, for it gives you the opportunity to learn.
Be thankful for the difficult times.
During those times you grow.
Be thankful for your limitations, because they give you opportunities for improvement.
Be thankful for each new challenge, because it will build your strength and character.
Be thankful for your mistakes.
They will teach you valuable lessons.
Be thankful when you're tired and weary, because it means you've made a effort.
It's easy to be thankful for the good things.
A life of rich fulfillment comes to those who are also thankful for the setbacks.
Gratitude can turn a negative into a positive.
Find a way to be thankful for your troubles, and they can become your blessings.
- author unknown
THIS WEEK
The IMPACT Prayer Center continues every Tuesday from 6 AM until midnight at Summit Church on South Main at Ann Arbor-Saline Road. Join the 18-hour prayer meeting that features live music and people from various churches across our county.
Pray & Play is held on Wednesdays from 7-9 PM at the Frontline Living Room (Avis Drive). All are welcome.
This Sunday morning, we will gather for a free breakfast and worship at 10:30 AM. FREE lunch immediately following the Gathering.
FRONTLINE INFO
You can find free downloadable messages and notes here. You can also subscribe to our podcast (FrontCasts) there.
Kids Zone Pray! Pray that we are able to secure some space for Kids Zone QUICK!
We also need nursery help. Please contact Heather at heather@frontlinechurch.org or 734.717.8251 for details.
Volunteers are needed for Activity Zone for 20 minutes during worship. No planning is required, just a love for kids. We are also looking for additional nursery workers. You can serve once a month or every other month. For details, contact Heather at heather@frontlinechurch.org.
OTHER STUFF
ISI provides local opportunities to fulfill Christ's command to "make disciples of all nations". International Students Inc. has a list of university foreign students requesting a Bible tutor, English tutor or a room to rent in a home. For more info or to help pass out flyers on campus, contact Larry Champoux at 734.677.7007 or champoux7@yahoo.com.
From Abraham To Jesus is the largest touring exhibit of sacred text and artifacts in history. It will be in Grand Rapids October 17-November 4. For details visit www.fromabrahamtojesus.com.
Read through the Bible in 2006 (for a guide, click here).
Healing Choices was started to help those struggling with pornography, sexual addiction, unwanted same-sex attractions, codependency, or sexual abuse. For details, visit their website at http://www.healingchoices.us. Two additional sites for those struggling with porn addiction are http://exaddict.com/ and http://xxxchurch.com/.
JOURNEY GROUPS
The heart of Frontline is found in small groups that meet together for prayer, Bible exploration, ministry, and sheer fun! New people are always welcome.
The Monday Milan Women's Group meets at 7 PM. They are studying the book of Exodus. Contact Lora Gray, graylo8@hotmail.com, 340.3340.
The Tuesday Northeast Ann Arbor Women's Group meets the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays at 7 PM. Contact Robyn, robynj@comcast.net, 994.3586.
The Wednesday Pittsfield Township Women's Group meets at the Schneemann home. Contact Heather, heather@frontlinechurch.org, 717.8251.
The Wednesday Night Pray & Play Group meets at the Frontline Living Room on Avis Drive. Contact Kirk, kirk@frontlinechurch.org, 994.1311.
The Young Women's Group meets on the first and third Wednesday nights of the month at the Rackmil home. Contact Rita, ritamkr@comcast.net, 434.8762.
The Saturday Evening Mixed Group is open to anyone, married or single. They meet at 6 PM every other week here. Contact Soncea, soncea@gmail.com, 678.2007.
The Saturday "His Needs/Her Needs" Mixed Group is open to anyone, married or single. They meet at 6 PM every other week here. Contact George, jonesg@provide.net, 572.0159.
Stay tuned for a new daytime (breakfast or lunch) men's group. Reply to this e-mail if you are interested.
Fronline Leaders
Elders (interim): Sean Gray, Dave Hawkins, Chuck Rackmil
Deacons (interim): Robyn Javornisky, Ramsey Zimmerman
Frontline Online: Matt Crigger, 975.2924, mcrigger@gmail.com
Guest Services: Trish Crigger, 975.2924, trish@matterdesign.com
Hospitality: Kenna Gaynor, 930.6577, kennag@sbcglobal.net
Lead Pastor: Kirk Schneemann, 994.1311, kirk@frontlinechurch.org
Student Ministries: Heather Schneemann, 528.1963, heather@frontlinechurch.org
Technical Production: Howard Butler, 945.9399, poppaduck91@sbcglobal.net
Women's Ministry: Kelly Hawkins, 434.4334, kelly@kellyhawkins.net
OUR MISSION
To be a community that God can use to transform the hearts and lives of people in Ann Arbor and beyond for His glory.
OUR VISION
To launch innovative churches worldwide that God can use to transform the hearts and lives of people for His glory.
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