February 27, 2007
Dear Frontliners,
Yesterday we talked about The Father's Heart For The Poor. Yesterday's Detroit Free Press had a timely article about the poor in our state and nation. You can read it at http://www.freep.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=2007702250658. Here are several simple ways you can share God's heart for the poor:
- Ask God to give you wisdom and show you what you can and should do
- Pray for "the least of these"
- Get out of debit so you can be generous and give
- Go on a missions trip with Kensington, the Churches of God (ages 16-26), or another group
- Sponsor a child with Compassion International
- Serve through Frontline Service (s2s)
- Sign the petition to end slavery at www.theamazingchange.com.
- Pray for me as I meet with the mayor of Ann Arbor on March 9 to ask how we can better serve Ann Arbor
In addition, Monika Miko shared these three practical ways you can identify with the poor:
- Fast from showers for five days (water is scarce in much of the world)
- Go to the laundry mat to do your laundry (if you have your own washer/dryer at home)
- Take public transportation
Free message notes (with bonus material not presented yesterday) and sermon downloads can be found here.
This Sunday we will conclude our series The Heart of the Father with a message entitled "The Father's Heart for Kids." We will also celebrate communion together.
There will be no Pray & Play this Wednesday.
Kids Zone Blast continues this Wednesday at 6:30 PM at our home for all kids K-5. For details, call Heather at 717.8251.
We are now in the midst of 40 Days of Prayer. If you do not yet have a prayer guide, they can be purchased for $3 at the IMPACT Prayer Center anytime on Tuesdays or at any of the daily prayer gatherings. This week, there will be countywide prayer meetings at 7 PM at The Word of God Community (Monday), IMPACT Prayer Center (Tuesday), Ann Arbor Hope Church (Wed-Fri) and Eternal Rock Church (Sat-Sun). For details and directions, visit http://www.im-pact.us/40days/. The 40 Days of Prayer will conclude on April 1 at Hosanna. This year's Palm Sunday event will be at EMU's Pease Auditorium at 5 PM.
To learn more about Lent, click here.
Hope Clinic will have its 25th anniversary worship celebration on Sunday, May 6 at St. John The Baptist Catholic Church in Ypsilanti at 4 PM with a buffet following. All are welcome.
Have a great week!
Blessings,
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.
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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