tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89711116407447922662024-03-12T20:54:59.424-04:00The Faith GroupReal women talking about real issues from a Christian perspective.Sister Honey Bunch/Judi maloneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00908382097406758687noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971111640744792266.post-26739906177699088432011-01-04T13:32:00.005-05:002011-01-04T14:18:32.952-05:00Serving Our Peeps<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://wvs.topleftpixel.com/photos/homeless_in_snow.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 352px; height: 234px;" src="http://wvs.topleftpixel.com/photos/homeless_in_snow.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:trebuchet ms;" >I'm sitting here at my desk listening to freezing rain as it hits my window. We are in for quite a storm tonight. While the world outside my window is dangerous and wet and cold with blowing and drifting snow, I am warm and cozy inside my home. My fire is lit, I'm wearing my favorite snugly robe and I just finished a delicious homemade dinner. </span><br /></span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Others are not so lucky. I met many of them a couple weeks ago when I had the privilege of serving at our city's homeless shelter. </span></span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">When people think of Traverse City, most people imagine the beautiful beaches, Cherry Festivals, Sleeping Bear Dunes and unique downtown shops. They don't consider that we also have our own homeless population. </span></span></div><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"><br />While Traverse City has a homeless shelter, it doesn't meet the needs of our community. To solve that problem, a group of people developed a program called Safe Harbor that provide sanctuary to the homeless. <a href="http://www.9and10news.com/category/story/?id=125010">Safe Harbor </a></span><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">rotates among a network of local churches each week from November until May. Each participating church recruits members to prepare meals, visit with the guests, clean the facility, serve meals and spend the night to ensure the safety of all.</span></span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">The night I spent was eye-opening. I learned that people are the same no matter their circumstances. They have hopes for their future, they dream about a better life. They follow sports and news. And they listen to a little ZZ Top. Like Disco Don. </span><br /></span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">When I arrived, Disco Don came up to my car listening to his ipod and doing a little dance. (And, yes. I said ipod, because everyone needs their tunes.) Disco Don offered me his ear buds so I could enjoy the song he was boogieing to. I politely declined, explaining that I could hear it just fine from where I was. He then said to me, "You know Ma'am. I love Jesus. And I like my smokes. And I love God, but I like to drink." I smiled and said that I also love Jesus and enjoy a drink every now and then and he danced happily away. </span></span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">I also met a man and woman who are planning to get married in April. They were talking about the details of there wedding: who is going to be Best Man, what kind of dress she wants to wear, hoping their friends will be able to make it. Why had it never occurred to me that homeless people meet, fall in love, and plan a future together? Just like you and I.</span></span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Then there was Philip. Philip has nicely trimmed hair, white, straight teeth. He's smart as a whip and very well-read. He discussed the primaries, gas prices and shared his opinions on many other subjects. His clothing was clean, brand-name and he was very well-mannered. And yet, he has no job, he has no car, he has no home.</span></span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">I met Carol who was certain all of the women at the shelter were conspiring against her. She refused to sleep in the same room as them because she feared for her life. Instead she made up a cot outside the parish library and stayed there all evening. Even to eat her meals. </span></span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">When I sat down to talk to her, she asked me about the business I am in (real estate) and proceeded to tell me how standards and practices of the real estate and mortgage industries need to change. She explained in great detail how she knew there is a recession around the corner and offered her suggestions as to how it can be avoided. And yet, she is homeless.</span></span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">I met mothers and father. Grandparents. A young gentleman who works hard every single day but just can't seem to get ahead. </span></span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">Another of the guests goes out every night around 10pm and spends three or four house collecting beer and pop cans to return for money. </span></span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">I met very young adults who have family in town. And yet, they are homeless.</span> </span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">As I sat in my chair during my "awake" shift in the early hours, I listened to the quiet (and sometimes loud) snoring of these men and women who through some bad habits (drugs and alcohol), poor choices (drinking under age, not paying tickets) and other more complicated reasons (mental illnesses) do not have the blessings that I have. </span></span></div><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><div style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);"><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;">It is my belief that our purpose in this world is to serve others. Whether it is our own families, a depressed co-worker, a sick neighbor, the homeless. We can"buy a man to fish" or "teach a man to fish", we just need to get that guy a fish.</span></span></div><div><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:Trebuchet MS;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><br /></span><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >Our challenge is to touch people's lives. In whatever way we can, every single day. And then go home and shake our groove thang like Disco Don.<br /><br /></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >I wrote this post originally a couple years ago at my other blog </span><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" ><a style="font-style: italic;" href="http://sistersofadifferentorder.blogspot.com/2008/01/my-night-at-homeless-shelter.html">Sisters of a Different Order. </a></span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-size:100%;" >Since then, I have had the pleasure of serving guests with Safe Harbor at different churches. The Faith Group will be taping a show all about serving our brothers and sisters in need next week. Please pray for our special guest, and for those who really need our help so much. </span><br /></span></span></span></div>Sister Honey Bunch/Judi maloneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00908382097406758687noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971111640744792266.post-59542617766186761892010-02-06T11:27:00.003-05:002010-02-06T11:34:18.942-05:00Transforming Your CityCan you imagine pulling up to a bank drive-thru and having the teller offer to pray for you? It's happening in cities throughout our country thanks to the work of Market Place Ministries. In this episode of The Faith Group, we talk to Deanna Cannon and Lori King about their ministry Transformation Traverse City.<br /><br />Watch in on Up North Channel 97 Wednesday 10:30pm, Fridays at 7pm, and Sunday at 10:30am, or online right<a href="http://www.upnorthmedia.org/publicprogram.asp?SDBFid=1424#vid"> here</a>.<br /><br /><object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/d61LamkXfwk&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/d61LamkXfwk&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object>Sister Honey Bunch/Judi maloneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00908382097406758687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971111640744792266.post-19912283780344310452010-01-15T08:34:00.004-05:002010-01-15T08:41:55.402-05:00Being The Best Version of Ourselves<a href="http://davefrincke.com/amazed/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/lifting_hands.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 150px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 194px; CURSOR: hand" border="0" alt="" src="http://davefrincke.com/amazed/wp-content/uploads/2009/03/lifting_hands.jpg" /></a><br /><div>In 2010, we challenge ourselves to have a God-filled year. A year that has resolutions based on being the person God wants each of us to be. You can view the show right <a href="http://www.upnorthaccess.org/publicprogram.asp?SDBFid=1393#vid">here</a>. </div><br /><div></div><br /><div>We also discuss not just "going through the motions" as sung by Matthew West. Such a great message!<br /><object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/qaHmiFaX_pk&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/qaHmiFaX_pk&hl=en_US&fs=1&color1=0xe1600f&color2=0xfebd01&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object><br /></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div> </div><div> </div><div>We would love to hear what your resolutions are this year. Please leave us a comment!</div>Sister Honey Bunch/Judi maloneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00908382097406758687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971111640744792266.post-31255428871159216362009-12-17T15:20:00.000-05:002010-01-06T15:23:59.236-05:00Christmas CelebrationsGet into the TRUE holiday spirit with us by watching our two Christmas shows online.<br /><br />Our first show we talk about Christmas traditions and our scriptures goal for 2010. We also have the most beautiful music by Carrie Hart sung in the studio. You can watch it <a href="http://www.upnorthaccess.org/publicprogram.asp?SDBFid=1285#vid">here.</a><br /><br />The second show is Jane Cavender and D.C. Cavender present this special edition featuring musical performances by New Hope Community Church members. Check them out <a href="http://www.upnorthaccess.org/publicprogram.asp?SDBFid=1342#vid">here!</a>Sister Honey Bunch/Judi maloneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00908382097406758687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971111640744792266.post-40070018431467733762009-11-18T13:52:00.002-05:002009-11-18T13:59:33.188-05:00Operation Christmas ChildWe are on location this week! Jane, Carrie and Judi (along with Logan!) visited the work site where hundreds of volunteers gathered to pack Christmas boxes to send to children who may otherwise receive nothing. It was a very moving experience to see all of the people--old and young alike--who were there working to make a difference in the lives of children across the world.<br /><br />You can watch it online <a href="http://upnorthmedia.org/publicprogram.asp?SDBFid=1166#vid">here</a>, or view it on Up North Channel 2 Sunday at 10:30 AM, Wednesday at 10:30 PM and Friday at 7:00 PM.<br /><br /><object height="340" width="560"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/t2ulYpoNXC0&hl=en_US&fs=1&"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/t2ulYpoNXC0&hl=en_US&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="560" height="340"></embed></object>Sister Honey Bunch/Judi maloneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00908382097406758687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971111640744792266.post-74107680400878047832009-11-07T17:36:00.003-05:002009-11-07T17:52:23.591-05:00Giving Thanks.<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnqcMGDkifaccXytvzaEQG4PzsT_yGtq38kaMyB7P6kCZWyukkvzlIwvDvzxGVTwjyndzmYAHZSHZRs48E-_ovTo6UFG9RnRB6L6ahJaOYU_BY2DFpecROpY7YypP1Twku4KHTJubUTnM3/s1600-h/sarah.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 262px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnqcMGDkifaccXytvzaEQG4PzsT_yGtq38kaMyB7P6kCZWyukkvzlIwvDvzxGVTwjyndzmYAHZSHZRs48E-_ovTo6UFG9RnRB6L6ahJaOYU_BY2DFpecROpY7YypP1Twku4KHTJubUTnM3/s400/sarah.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5401497838118156354" border="0" /></a><br />Being grateful is easy when things are going smoothly in our lives. But when there's a bump in the road, that's when we really need to take a long, hard look at what God has done for us and live our lives with genuine thanksgiving.<br /><br />Our special guest Sarah Holmes tells her story of being a mom to four children, including a son who survived the impossible, with grace and affection. You can watch the show <a href="http://upnorthmedia.org/publicprogram.asp?SDBFid=1119">here.</a>Sister Honey Bunch/Judi maloneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00908382097406758687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971111640744792266.post-90888720992393581272009-10-14T13:19:00.003-04:002009-10-15T18:43:22.569-04:00How Do You Pray?<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_KN8kWQrs9Exw-7mdVu_w1OPtVZy_j0tLdmj2fyhDTW5Q4sz6ebs98d3xv7BbueRW4Pz9GjfhRGklkAUXTmpAmacbmI-NTYT-VPtFHlJ2Zgf7rbucqhC7PrU4YqQsFC21lhgMh3BiwTdP/s1600-h/pray.bmp"><img id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5392508732119545170" style="margin: 0px 10px 10px 0px; float: left; width: 320px; height: 285px;" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_KN8kWQrs9Exw-7mdVu_w1OPtVZy_j0tLdmj2fyhDTW5Q4sz6ebs98d3xv7BbueRW4Pz9GjfhRGklkAUXTmpAmacbmI-NTYT-VPtFHlJ2Zgf7rbucqhC7PrU4YqQsFC21lhgMh3BiwTdP/s320/pray.bmp" border="0" /></a> How do you pray? Do you have special quiet time in the morning? Are you like me and you chat with God all throughout the day? Do you journal your prayers so you can look back and recognize where and how God worked in your life?<br /><br /><div>Some people are intimidated by prayer. They have so much reverance for the Lord, that they fail to go to him as their Father in Heaven. Others are able to pray on the spot in front of others as they feel led by the Holy Spirit.<br /></div><div>When I was growing up, we had "family prayer" every Friday night. All eight kids and mom and dad would kneel in a circle and take turns praying. As I have grown older, I have backed away from praying in front of others, but have made the decision to change that. My own little family has begun our own "family prayer" tradition at dinner each evening. I can already see the difference it is making.</div><br /><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_YGYEMxQzc7U/Ss5gtRsH2zI/AAAAAAAAA_s/5gMsKxAjAnU/s640/031.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 311px; height: 233px;" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/_YGYEMxQzc7U/Ss5gtRsH2zI/AAAAAAAAA_s/5gMsKxAjAnU/s640/031.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a>Please share with us how you pray now, how your prayer life has evolved over the years or prayers you need from us. Make sure you watch this week's show on prayer with our special guest Jennifer Stoll. You can find it <a href="http://upnorthmedia.org/publicprogram.asp?SDBFid=1040#vid">here.</a></div>Sister Honey Bunch/Judi maloneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00908382097406758687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971111640744792266.post-4370165150917032752009-09-23T13:40:00.022-04:002010-01-06T15:19:01.396-05:00Are You Ready For Some Bible Study?<a href="http://www.churchofmessiah.org/UserFiles/Image/woman%20and%20bible.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0px 10px 10px 0px; WIDTH: 332px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 500px" border="0" alt="" src="http://www.churchofmessiah.org/UserFiles/Image/woman%20and%20bible.jpg" /></a>One of the roadblocks to bible study I hear most often is this: “I don’t even know where to begin.”<br /><div><div><div><div><br />It can be overwhelming, I know. Do you start out by reading a book of the bible? Should you do a topical study? Are their special tools you need for an effective study? Is it important to study at the same time every day and for the same length of time? Should you have a special place for your study?<br /><br />The answers are going to be different for everyone. Some people prefer to study one-on-one with God. They want to be fully in His word and listening to Him all by themselves. Others prefer a small-group setting giving them the opportunity to share with and learn from others. While others still like to meet in a large group where they can benefit from others knowledge and experience, but can also stay a bit in the background until they are comfortable.<br /><br />As far as where and when? Do it where you can and when you can. You may be blessed to have peaceful morning time where you can do your study before the day takes over and gets busy.<br /><br />When I was in sales, I carried a big, red bag in my car. In it, you would find my Bible, a devotional, my journal, my current Bible study and a couple articles I had printed. As my day allowed depending on my appointments, I would find a place to stop and enjoy my lunch time while I studied. It was perfect for me-a busy mom who worked outside of the home. It’s just important that you find what will work best for you.<br /><br />This week’s show is all about Bible study. Our special guest, Patti Damiani talks about her experiences leading Bible studies, and our group shares what study we are currently involved in. <a href="http://upnorthmedia.org/publicprogram.asp?SDBFid=975#vid">You can view it right here</a>.<br /><br />If you are interested in finding a study at a local church, online or to do on your own, check out the information below. Please share in the comments section what study you are currently doing, what study method works best for you and anything else that may help others along the way. We love hearing from you!<br /><br /><strong>The Traverse City First Church of the Nazarene</strong>:<br />Women's Bible study which meets Sunday evenings from 6:30-8:00 P.M.. Our current study is "Becoming a Vessel God can use," by Donna Partow. There is no registration, just come as you are. If there should be any questions they can contact me at (231) 269-4306.<br /><br /><strong>East Bay Calvary:</strong><br />Small Groups: Sunday Nights6pm-Life Group (sponsored by Cornerstone ABF) Bible study group for young couples. Contact Pastor Adam (645-5007) </div><div><br />Tuesday Hearts 4 God Ladies Small Groups 9:30am-11:45am A weekly special feature, teaching time, and small group time at church. Studying Beth Moore’s book Breaking Free. Contact: Shirley Bell (946-2232)<br /><br />Men’s Fraternity (Beginning September 16) —Early morning men’s gathering, in the Outpost (Rm. 112a), teaching men how to live lives of authentic manhood as modeled by Jesus Christ. Contact: Barry Newcomb (943-0385) 6:30pm<br /><br />Women’s Group (Room 114a) - An evening small group study for the ladies studying Beth Moore’s book, Breaking Free. Contact Deb Manley (267-5667) 6:30pm-<br /><br />Parenting Class (Room 114b) sponsored by Homebuilders ABF) (Starting October 7) A biblical study of parenting using the Growing Families International curriculum. Contact: Pastor Dallas (590-2215) 6:45pm—<br /><br />Men’s Group (Conference Room) —Discussion of the book, Disciplines of a Godly Man by Kent Hughes. Contact: Jeff Hubbell (360-7308) 6:45pm—<br /><br />Life Group (sponsored by Foundations ABF) This group will be reviewing The Truth Project worldview study, meeting weekly in Room 203. Contact: Tim Esckelson (947-8234) Thursday Night7pm-<br /><br />Men’s Group (sponsored by Maratha ABF) Currently meeting at Knorr Marketing and discussing the book, “Experiencing The Heart of Jesus”. Contact: Doug Knorr (218-1747) 7pm-<br /><br />Life Group (sponsored by the Lightbearers ABF) Home Bible Study at Dave and Penny Green’s. Contact: Dave Green (943-7779)<br /><br /></div><div></div><div><strong>Faith Reformed Church</strong></div><div>Womens Bible Study Thursday nights from 6:30 – 8:30 at room 110 of the main campus of Faith Reformed on Front Street (right at Front and Garfield). We are doing the study “To Live is Christ” by Beth Moore.<br /><br /></div><div><strong>Northern Lakes Commu</strong><strong>nity Church</strong></div><div>Bible Study at Clancy's Kitchen in Interlochen at 7:00 a.m. on Tuesdays. Contact Pastor Mike Riggins at 935-4556 for more info.<br /><br />Women's Bible Study group that meets at someones house on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. Contact Kim Scherrer at 941-7095 for more info.<br /><br /><strong>First Baptist Church TC</strong><br /></div><div>Bible Study Sundays at 930am. Currently studying the Book of James for 12 weeks.</div><div><br /></div><div><strong>West Side Community Church</strong></div><div>Gal Time meets at West Side Community Church from 7-8:30pm Tuesday evenings. Our study is Fearless by Max Lucado.<br /><br />Single Moms Bible Study begins in October.<br /><br /><strong>Redeemer Presbyterian Church</strong> has a once a month evening Ladies Study.We are going through the book "The Excellent Wife" by Martha Peace.Each chapter stands on its own so it is easy to join in at any time. We are located at 402 West Ninth Street, Traverse City, MI 49684.Our telephone number is 231-946-1700.<br /><br /><strong>Bible Baptist </strong>Believing God by Beth Moore Cost is $17 for workbook Monday 6:30 PM Church.Tuesday 9:30 AMTuesday 6:30 PM Kingsley Email <a href="mailto:women@biblebaptisttc.com">women@biblebaptisttc.com</a> for more information. </div><div> </div><div><strong>Christ The King </strong>The Patriarchs by Beth Moore. Order your workbook online at amazon.com. January 14 from 2-4pm for 11 weeks ending March 25. Contact K. Tiffany <a href="mailto:kktiffanytc@googlemail.com">kktiffanytc@googlemail.com</a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">St. Francis</span></span><span style="FONT-STYLE: italic; FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"> </span></span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;"><span style="FONT-WEIGHT: bold">of Assisi Catholic Church</span><br />Participants will learn different methods of prayer, develop a greater familiarity and appreciation of Scripture in daily living and get to know more about our Catholic Spirituality based on teachings of the Fathers of the Church, the Desert tradition and the saints.</span> <span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Tuesday at 7:00 </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">Contact Beth Hicks at </span><span style="font-family:Arial;font-size:100%;">947-4620 ext. 247 or e-mail <a href="mailto:beth@sfparish.org?subject=Dr.%20Michael%20Fonseca%20Spiritual%20Retreat">mailto:beth@sfparish.org?subject=Dr.%20Michael%20Fonseca%20Spiritual%20Retreat</a></span><span style="font-family:Arial;"> </span></div><span style="font-family:Arial;"></span></div><div><span style="font-family:Arial;"><div><br /></span><strong>First Congregational Church</strong></div><div>Women's Bible study. Currently going through the Old Testament. Mondays, 5:30 PM at the church. Contact Linda Keely at 223-7244.<br /><br />Men's Fraternity The Great Adventure. Thursday mornings at 6:30 at the church. Contact Jan Vlach at 929-1577.</div><div></div><div></div><div><br />Thursday morning Bible study. Thursdays at 9:30 AM at the church. Led by retired Rev. Dr. Ron Geschwendt. Call the church office (947-6698) for more information.</div><div></div><div></div><div><br />Men's Bible Study. Fridays at 10 AM. Contact the church at 947-6698 for more information.</div><div></div><div><br />Wayfarers Bible Study. Sundays at 7 PM at the church. Contact Gregg Law at 941-4964.</div><div></div><div></div><div><br />Wednesday night classes:Parenting Class using John Rosemond's book "Parenting By The Book." Contact Wayne Swallow at 941-4698.</div><div></div><div></div><div><br />Contending for the Christian Worldview using Michael Wittmer's book "Heaven Is A Place On Earth." Contact Rev. Dr. Gary Hogue at 947-6698.</div><div></div><div><br />The Alpha Course. A basic introduction to the Christian faith. Contact the church office at 947-6698.</div><div></div><div><br />A course on Islam. Contact the church office at 947-6698.</div><div><br />If you want are looking for ideas for studying on your own:<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs161.snc1/6020_1208648977319_1261557062_30627353_2592174_n.jpg"><img style="MARGIN: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; WIDTH: 278px; FLOAT: left; HEIGHT: 208px; CURSOR: pointer" border="0" alt="" src="http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs161.snc1/6020_1208648977319_1261557062_30627353_2592174_n.jpg" /></a>Sign up for a daily devotional from <a href="http://www.blogger.com/www.girlfriendsingod.com">Girlfriends in God</a> delivered right to your email each morning. A great way to start your day over a nice cup of coffee!<br /><br />This <a href="http://www.marysoutherland.com/content/view/56/69">online study </a>begins September 28.<br /><br /></div><div></div><div><a href="http://www.crosswalk.com/">Tools for your journey</a>.<br /><br /></div><div></div><div><a href="http://shopp31.com/becomingmorethanagoodbiblestudygirl.aspx">Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl.</a><br /><br /></div><div></div></div></div></div>Sister Honey Bunch/Judi maloneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00908382097406758687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971111640744792266.post-63364666105506966782009-08-31T21:08:00.009-04:002009-09-01T21:08:25.193-04:00How Do You Share Your Faith?<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs181.snc1/6020_1208649977344_1261557062_30627375_2022522_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 330px; height: 206px;" src="http://photos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs181.snc1/6020_1208649977344_1261557062_30627375_2022522_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>This week's episode focuses on how we each share our faith as Christians. What we learned is that the five of us do it in our own, unique and individual way. We let God use us as He needs and where He needs.<br /><br />The show includes a <span style="font-style: italic;">very special</span> guest. Jessi Lempke is a high school senior and she shares what it's like to be a Christian in the public schools. She has an amazing and inspiring story that you will be blessed by watching. You can watch it right<a href="http://upnorthmedia.org/publicprogram.asp?SDBFid=864#vid"> here!</a><br /><br /><br />For more <span style="font-style: italic;">What I Learned This Week</span> lessons, you can go <a href="http://www.musingsofahousewife.com/2009/09/what-i-learned-this-week-5.html">here.</a>Sister Honey Bunch/Judi maloneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00908382097406758687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971111640744792266.post-66979085127856330232009-08-08T22:53:00.000-04:002009-08-08T22:54:59.490-04:00Mighty To SaveLaura Story is featured on this week's show. Watch her amazing story.<br /><br /><object width="445" height="364"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/7hawO1Ulek4&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1"><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/7hawO1Ulek4&hl=en&fs=1&rel=0&color1=0x234900&color2=0x4e9e00&border=1" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="445" height="364"></embed></object>Sister Honey Bunch/Judi maloneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00908382097406758687noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8971111640744792266.post-75970655614676354292009-08-08T19:32:00.000-04:002009-08-08T22:34:11.614-04:00We are The Christian View<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs181.snc1/6020_1208649297327_1261557062_30627361_6411057_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 419px; height: 315px;" src="http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs181.snc1/6020_1208649297327_1261557062_30627361_6411057_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>What do you get when you bring together five women to share their faith in God on television?<br /><br />Interesting discussions, inspiring stories, spiritual growth and, when it's <span style="font-style: italic;">The Faith Group</span>, a whole lot of fun!<br /><br />Northern Michigan residents can watch us weekly on Up North Media Channel 2 Sundays at 10:30 am, Wednesdays at 10:30 pm and Fridays at 7:00pm.<br /><br />You can also watch us <a href="http://www.upnorthmedia.org/publicprogprod.asp?prod=Cavender%2C%20J.">online!</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs181.snc1/6020_1208649657336_1261557062_30627368_6180721_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 241px; height: 272px;" src="http://photos-a.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs181.snc1/6020_1208649657336_1261557062_30627368_6180721_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br />Jane, the brains behind it all!<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs161.snc1/6020_1208649817340_1261557062_30627371_5042625_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 374px; height: 281px;" src="http://photos-d.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs161.snc1/6020_1208649817340_1261557062_30627371_5042625_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs161.snc1/6020_1208649857341_1261557062_30627372_7513644_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 467px; height: 350px;" src="http://photos-e.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs161.snc1/6020_1208649857341_1261557062_30627372_7513644_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs181.snc1/6020_1208649017320_1261557062_30627354_7903218_n.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 375px; height: 325px;" src="http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs181.snc1/6020_1208649017320_1261557062_30627354_7903218_n.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a>Sister Honey Bunch/Judi maloneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00908382097406758687noreply@blogger.com0