February 21, 2007

Dear Frontliners,

Sunday was Amazing Grace Sunday. We joined 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 movie on Wilberforce, Amazing Grace, opens this Friday in theaters.

Much to my surprise, Frontline made the Detroit News! Check it out here. As with many press reports, it is not entirely accurate, but still very positive.

In addition to signing the petition, five other simple ways you can change the world include

• sponsoring a child with Compassion International
• going on a missions trip with Kensington, the Churches of God (ages 16-26), or another group
• giving financially to Frontline (10% of our income goes to missions and church planting through the Churches of God, General Conference) and Faith Comes By Hearing (to aid in the Bible translation and recording for the Tonga people in Africa)
• befriending an international student or neighbor/co-worker
• praying for our world

PACT (Pastors Alliance for County Transformation) is sponsoring 40 Days of Prayer for our county. It begins with a community prayer gathering at Knox Presbyterian on Ash Wednesday, February 21 at 7 PM and will conclude on April 1 at Hosanna. This year's Palm Sunday event will be at EMU's Pease Auditorium at 5 PM. If you did not get a 40 Days prayer booklet, they will be available Tuesday at the IMPACT Prayer Center and Wednesday at Knox. You can also order online here. A special message board has been established where you can write and read messages related to what God is doing and saying throughout these 40 Days. Check it out at http://www.im-pact.us/40days/.

To learn more about Lent, click here.

As a reminder, you can download Sunday sermons for free (individually or via iTunes podcast subscription). Message notes are also available. Check it out here.

There will be a co-ed baby shower for Dave and Kim Middlin this Saturday, February 24 at 6 PM at our home. They are registered at Babies R Us. Please RSVP by replying to this e-mail.

Have a great week!

Kirk

Community Events

The annual GospelFest will be held on March 3 at Bethlehem United Church of Christ, 423 South Fourth Avenue in Ann Arbor. The 7:30 PM concert is free. Workshops are held throughout the day. For details, call Jean at 439.8462.

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 CarePoint Group meets at 7 PM. They are addressing the issues of stress and rest. 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 Tuesday Pittsfield Township Women 's Group meets at the Schneemann home. Contact Heather, heather@frontlinechurch.org, 717.8251.

The Wednesday Night CarePoint Group is addressing the issue of anger. Contact Sean, 340.3340, wild@seangray.org.

The Wednesday Night Pray & Play Group meets at the Frontline Living Room on Avis Drive. Contact Kirk, kirk@frontlinechurch.org, 994.1311.

The Wednesday 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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