Sunday in the Park

What: Sunday in the Park (fellowship, fun, Bible study for Single Adults 35+)
 
Topic: "One Is a Whole Number" 
 
When: Sunday afternoons (weekly thru July 22) - fun at 4:00, group starts at 5:00, done by 6:30
 
Where: at the Arboretum Park (about half-way between Whipple & Cleveland Avenue on 38th Street, NW in Canton). We will meet in Shelter #7 (except July 1st in Shelter 8)
 
Weekly schedule (something like this):
   4:00pm - outdoor games ( corn-hole, croquet, bocce ball, frisbee golf, volleyball, etc.)
   5:00pm - refreshments/ice-breakers
   5:15pm - worship time (pray, sing, etc.)
   5:30pm - presentation on the topic ("the talk" by Craig Henry, others)
   6:00pm - table talk (picnic table discussion groups)
   6:30pm - closing prayer
   * perhaps a walk around the park before or after

Join us!
Bring Your friends.
Make some new friends.

Singles Small Group Bible Study - The Life You've Always Wanted

The Life You've Always Wanted at NewPointe-Canton
Spiritual Disciplines small group for single adults
meeting at NewPointe Community Church (Canton Campus)
Thursdays at 6:30pm - February 16 - April 19
330/493-0369
newpointe.org

They are back! SRW, DRW, GRW, Singles group coming in 2012

Successful Relationships Workshop at The Chapel (Akron Campus)
Fridays at 7pm - January 13 - March 2, 2012
In the Auditorium at the Akron Campus
$35 registration fee ($40 after Jan. 4th)
330/315-5517
the-chapel.org/adults/singles

Grief Recovery Workshop at Canton First Friends Church
Tuesdays at 7pm - January 17 - March 6, 2012
$25 registration fee ($30 after Jan. 10th)
330/966-2800
firstfriends.org

Divorce Recovery Workshop at Dueber Church (Canton)
Mondays at 7pm - March 5 - April 23, 2012
registration fee, tba
330/456-8357
dueber.org

The Life You've Always Wanted at NewPointe-Canton
Spiritual Disciplines small group for single adults
meeting at NewPointe Community Church (Canton Campus)
Thursdays at 6:30pm - February 16 - April 19
330/602-5600
newpointe.org

I Will Come to Your Singles Event!
As you can see, I am guest speaking at various churches.
If your church might be interested in hosting a workshop, visit here: singlespastor5.blogspot.com
Eight different 8-week workshops for single adults (or weekend conferences) to choose from. Let's talk!

Determined to Be Faithful

Jonathan Edwards "Resolved" List

I am resolved to...

1 - Live for God's glory
2 - Obey Jesus at all costs
3 - Eat healthy and light
4 - Exercise Daily
5 - Read and Apply Scripture
6 - Pray
7 - Meditate on God's Word
8 - Practice Patience
9 - Persevere
10 - Avoid selfish anger
11 - Speak works that edify
12 - Live simply
13 - Practice moderation in all things
14 - Practice generosity
15 - Maintain servant's heart
16 - Avoid resentment
17 - Practice forgiveness
18 - Love sacrificially
19 - Be others centered
20 - Use spiritual gifts productively
21 - Be thankful
22 - Avoid unscriptural judgment
23 - Avoid trust and love of money
24 - Live each day as your last
25 - Consider others better than myself
26 - Practice trust in God
27 - Resist worry
28 - Expect God's blessing
29 - Avoid gossiping
30 - Enjoy simple pleasures
31 - Practice quietness
32 - Slow down
33 - Reduce activity
34 - Listen for God's voice
35 - Use time wisely

Where Is Our Focus?

Where Is Our Focus?
10 Gut Check Ideas!
Perry Noble

If I focus on my abilities, I will always feel overwhelmed and inadequate…if I focus on WHO God is and WHAT He has done, I will feel confident and secure.

If I focus on what others say about me, I will feel either pride or pain…if I focus on what God says about me, I will feel appreciative and thankful.

If I focus on what the world says, I will always change my mind to agree with culture…if I focus on what God says, I can life a live based on conviction rather than convenience.

If I focus on what the world says about money, I will most likely be broke…if I focus on what God says about money, I will be blessed!

If I focus on what the world says about relationships, then that part of my life will be marked with pain, frustration and regret…if I focus on what God says about relationships, then that part of my life will be marked by joy, life and victory.

If I focus on what the world says is valuable, I will waste my life in pursuit of meaningless things…if I focus on what God says is valuable, I will invest my life in things that matter for eternity.

If I focus on what the world says about the church, I will see it as either useless OR something I can use…if I focus on what God says about the church, I will honor His bride and treat her with honor and respect.

If I focus on what the world says about problems, I will be in a constant state of worry and stress…if I focus on what God says about problems, I will see they are nothing more than opportunities to know and see Him for how great He is.

If I focus on my past, I will live in defeat…if I focus on my potential in Christ, I will live in victory.

If I focus on this life, I will have zero urgency to share the Gospel…if I focus on the fact that eternity is reality for every person on the planet, I will do all that I can to share the Gospel with those I claim that I love and care for.

perrynoble.com

Brokenness

Our life is full of brokenness --

Broken relationships,
Broken promises,
Broken expectations.

How can we live with that brokenness without becoming bitter and resentful except by returning again and again to God’s faithful presence in our lives.

- Henri Nouwen

5 Questions about Your Life as a Single Adult (for contemplation or discussion)

1. What is your favorite part about being single?
   
2. Do you think singleness is a positive or a negative element in your life?
   
3. What is the toughest thing about being single in your opinion?
   
4. How do you cope with those challenges?
   
5. What special resources does your Christian faith bring to the challenges of the single life?