| Autumn
2006: September 3—November 5
“Focused Living”
Effective Christian living depends on a balance between
effort on our part and faith in God and His Spirit.
September 3: Build a Strong Foundation
September 10: Be on a Mission
September 17: Develop Self-Awareness
September 24: Take Responsibility & Initiative
October 1: Be an Effective Thinker
October 8:Develop Your Communication Skills
October 15:Build Kingdom Relationships
October 22: Commit to Continuous Learning
October 29:Invest Wisely
November 5: Manage Your Emotions |
Summer
2007: June—July
“The Mind of Christ” seeks to re-examine
and put into fresh words what the Bible says about holiness,
sanctification, and “baptism of the Holy Spirit.”
June Spiritual Anorexia
June Decent or Righteous?
June Understand Who Christ Is
June Understand Who You Are
July If the World Fits, You’re the Wrong Size
July I Can’t Wait to Get Out of Romans Seven
July Descending into Greatness |
| Community-Group
Options |
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Network
Discover your spiritual gifts, personal style, and God-given
passion for serving in the body of Christ.
Sundays—9:45-10:45am September 10-October 22
Sundays—6pm January 7-28
Women’s Bible Study
Life in the Holy Spirit Robertson McQuilkin
1st & 3rd Wednesdays—9:15-11:00am
September 6-May 16
What in the World is a Worldview?
During this two-term elective, the group will discuss
the Christian Worldview (Autumn quarter) and Other Worldviews
(Winter quarter). Leader: Dick Lombard
Sundays—9:45-10:45am September 2006—March
2007
Leadership: Personal Best
Personal Best is an awareness journey to discover your
strengths and weaknesses. Life skills are at the root
of getting results. Leader: Bob Hazen
Sundays—9:45-10:45am September 10-November 26
Handling Stress
4 - 6 weeks (Winter Quarter, beginning mid-January)
taught by Pastor Dave |
| Monthly
Scripture "Focus" |
| September
Focus Your Life
Matthew 7:24-25
Anyone who listens to my teaching and obeys me is wise,
like a person who builds a house on solid rock. Though
the rain comes in torrents and the floodwaters rise
and the winds beat against that house, it won’t
collapse, because it is built on rock. |
October
Build Kingdom Relationships
John 13:35
Your love for one another will prove to the world that
you are my disciples. |
November
Invest Wisely
Psalm 90:12
Teach us to make the most of our time, so that we may
grow in wisdom.
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December
Focus on Christ
Hebrews 1:3
The Son reflects God’s own glory, and everything
about him represents God exactly. He sustains the universe
by the mighty power of his command. |
January
Grow Stronger
Ephesians 1:19-20
I pray that you will begin to understand the incredible
greatness of his power for us who believe him. This is
the same mighty power 20 that raised Christ from the dead
and seated him in the place of honor at God’s right
hand in the heavenly realms. |
February
Serve Others
Matthew 28:19-20
Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing
them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy
Spirit. Teach these new disciples to obey all the commands
I have given you. And be sure of this: I am with you always,
even to the end of the age. |
March
Win over Win
Romans 7:24-25
Oh, what a miserable person I am! Who will free me from
this life that is dominated by sin? Thank God! The answer
is in Jesus Christ our Lord. |
April
Harness Your Attitudes
James 1:19-20
My dear brothers and sisters, be quick to listen, slow
to speak, and slow to get angry. Your anger can never
make things right in God’s sight. |
May
Choose Your Treasure
Matthew 6:21
Wherever your treasure is, there your heart and thoughts
will also be. |
June
Trust God
Proverbs 3:5-6
Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on
your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and
he will direct your paths. |
July
Be Extravagant
Galatians 6:7-8
Don’t be misled. Remember that you can’t ignore
God and get away with it. You will always reap what you
sow! Those who live only to satisfy their own sinful desires
will harvest the consequences of decay and death. But
those who live to please the Spirit will harvest everlasting
life from the Spirit. |
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| “Focused
Living” Book List |
Author
À Kempis, Thomas
Augsburger, David
Benson, Bob
Benson, Bob
Benson, Bob
Blackaby, Henry
Blanchard, Ken
Bridges, Jerry
Brother Lawrence
Chapian, Marie
Chapian, Marie
Cloud, Henry
Cloud, Henry
Cloud, Henry &
Covey, Stephen R
Day, Albert E
Foster, Richard
Foster, Richard
Gire, Ken
Hart, Archibald D
Hybels, Bill
Jeremiah, David
Jones, Mary Beth
Kelly, Thomas R
Murray, Andrew
Ortberg, John
Peck, M. Scott
Salierno, Lori
Seamands, David A
Seamands, David A
Smith, Hannah Whitall
Smith, Hannah Whitall
Stanley, Andy
Swenson, Richard A
Tozer, A W
Waitley, Denis
Warren, Rick |
Book
Title
Imitation of Christ, The
Caring Enough to Confront
Come Share the Being
Something’s Going On Here
He Speaks Softly: Learning to Hear God’s Voice
Spiritual Leadership: Moving People to God’s Agenda
Lead Like Jesus
Pursuit of Holiness, The
Practice of the Presence of God, The
His Thoughts Toward Me
The Secret Place of Strength
Changes that Heal
9 Things You Simply Must Do To Succeed in Love and Life
God Will Make a Way: What To Do When You Don’t Know
What To Do
Seven Habits of Highly Effective People
Discipline & Discovery
Celebration of Discipline
Freedom of Simplicity
Windows of the Soul
Habits of the Mind
Courageous Leadership
Captured by Grace
Jesus: CEO/Using Ancient Wisdom for Visionary Leadership
Testament of Devotion, A
Believer’s Absolute Surrender, The
The Life You’ve Always Wanted
Road Less Traveled, The
When Roosters Crow
Redeeming the Past: Recovering from the Memories that
Cause Our Pain
Putting Away Childish Things: Reprogram Old Behavior Patterns
Christian’s Secret of a Happy Life, The
God of All Comfort, The
Visioneering: God’s Blueprint for Developing/Maintaining
Personal Vision
Margin—The Overload Syndrome
Pursuit of God, The
Seeds of Greatness
The Purpose-Driven Life |
| Additional
Resources |
Web
sites
www.leadlikejesus.com
www.zondervan.com
www.oneyearbibleonline.com
www.biblegateway.com Additional
Reading
One Year Bible (NIV) by Tyndale House Publishers ©
1986
One Year Bible (New Living Translation) by Tyndale House
Publishers © 2002 |
| Steps
Toward Focused Living |
Worship
+ 2 includes:
One worship service,
One learning experience, and
One service activity on a regular basis. Attend
Worship regularly: 8:30 & 11am.
Participate in a community
group experience.
Call Bev Wayne 791-1189
Join a sermon-based Focus
Group.
Call Jim Hazen 848-6097
Scripture Memorization (Resource
at Welcome Center) |
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