February 5, 2007
Dear Frontliners,
Today I will be traveling to the annual PACT (Pastors Alliance for County Transformation) Pastors Prayer Summit. We will be spending three days in prayer for ourselves, our families, our churches, and our county. Please pray for me to hear from God and also for health and protection for our family while we are apart. Thanks so much.
There will be no IMPACT Prayer Center this Tuesday, February 6, due to the PACT Pastor's Prayer Summit.
PACT and the IMPACT Prayer Center are sponsoring 40 Days of Prayer: 24/7 prayer during Lent, February 21 until April 1. Stay tuned for details.
This Sunday we continue our new series The Heart of the Father. You will get to hear more about what God is doing in and through Frontline and some of our plans for the future.
Amazing Grace Sunday is February 18. We will join thousands of other churches in singing the song, reflecting upon the life and legacy of William Wilberforce, and seeking an end to worldwide slavery. To sign the petition and for more info, visit http://www.theamazingchange.com/.
The past three Sundays we have distributed free audio Bibles on CD to every person in attendance, adults and children (who received a special kids version). The Bibles came with the challenge to go through the New Testament in the next 40 days (28 minutes/day). For those that prefer the written version, reading is just as good as listening! For the best comprehension and retention, read while you listen. In addition to the challenge to personally experience God's Word I offered a challenge to help others experience it, too. Through Faith Comes By Hearing, we are raising money for the Tonga-speaking people of Zambia, Africa. For $948, one book of the Bible can be translated and recorded so groups of illiterate people who have never heard about Jesus can have an opportunity to know God. You can donate online here or write a check to "Faith Comes By Hearing" and place it in the Gifts & Feedback box on Sunday.
Speaking of audio messages, our website has been updated and you can download Sunday sermons for free (individually or via iTunes podcast subscription) . Message notes are also available. Check it out here.
The new midweek Kids Zone Blast continues this Wednesday. If you have not yet registered, be sure to contact Heather at 717.8251 or heather@frontlinechurch.org. This exciting program is open to all children K-5 and is held at our house from 6:30-7:30 PM on Wednesdays.
There will be a co-ed baby shower for Dave and Kim Middlin on February 24 at 6 PM at our home. They are registered at Babies R Us. Please RSVP by replying to this e-mail.
Pray & Play is held on Wednesdays from 7-9 PM at the Frontline Living Room on Avis Drive.h
Women, the Beth Moore conference is coming to Detroit, February 16-17. There are still tickets available. For details, contact Kelly at 434.4334 or kelly@kellyhawkins.net. You can also get info from Kelly about the women's camping trip to Manistee, Michigan Friday June 22 through Sunday June 24. The campsite cost for both nights is $56 per site...divided by the number of people per site (up to 4).
Hosanna 2007 will be held on Sunday, April 1 at 5 PM at Pease Auditorium, Eastern Michigan University. Once again we will join dozens of churches/ministries to celebrate Jesus on Palm Sunday. For information go to www.rc.net/org/wps/HosannaHomePage.html.
Have a great week!
Kirk
Community Events
Rob Bell, author of "Velvet Elvis" and pastor of Mars Hill Bible Church near Grand Rapids, is coming to Ann Arbor on February 8 at 8 PM to promote his new book Sex God.
You're invited to an evening of music in celebration of Hope Clinic's 25th anniversary on Friday, February 9 at 8:00 p.m. The Concert is presented by Acoustic Faith Music & The Knox getREAL Coffee House at Knox Church, 2065 S. Wagner Road in Ann Arbor. In lieu of a cost for admission, there will be an offering to benefit Hope Clinic. For more information, please contact Jean Horak at (734) 485-5595 or jhorak@thehopeclinic.org.
The Wesley United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall will be the site of a Valentine's Dinner benefitting Habitat for Humanity on February 10 at 6 PM. The cost is $12.50/person. Call 734-449-2121 to reserve a Seat. When calling, leave your name and dinner preference, salmon or beef.
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.
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.
Read through the Bible in 2007 (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. They will begin a new CareGroup study on stress and rest next week.
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 Tuesday 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. They will not meet this week, January 24.
The Wednesday Night Anger CarePoint Group meets at the home of Sean Gray. Contact him at�wild@seangray.org, 340.3340.
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.
FRONTLINE 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, 717.8251, 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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