Long Time Coming

So sorry!  I have not updated this blog in a LONG time.  That's totally my fault!  Who knew I'd be so busy with a toddler running around?!?

Anyway, our class is in the midst of an awesome study about the Ten Commandments.  We would LOVE for you to join us on Sunday mornings!  We are in a new room in the old nursery nook.

What If His People Prayed

In Sunday School we are doing the study "When God's People Pray" by Jim Cymbala.  This morning was a great testimony to the power of prayer.  It reminded me of this Casting Crowns song:

"What If His People Prayed"

What if the armies of the Lord
Picked up and dusted off their swords
Vowed to set the captives free
And not let Satan have one more

What if the church for heaven's sake
Finally stepped up to the plate
Took and stand upon God's promise
And stormed hell's rusty gates

What if His people prayed
And those who bear His name
Would humbly seek His face
And turn from their own way

And what would happen if we prayed
For those raised up to lead the way
Then maybe kids in school could pray
And unborn children see light of day

What if the life that we pursue
Came from a hunger for the truth
What if the family turned to Jesus
Stopped asking Oprah what to do

What if His people prayed
And those who bear His name
Would humbly seek His face
And turn from their own way

He said that they would hear
His promise has been made
He’s answered loud and clear, Yeah
If only we would pray

If My people called by My name
If they'll humble themselves and pray
If My people called by My name
If they'll humble themselves and pray

What if His people prayed
And those who bear His name
Would humbly seek His face, Yeah
And turn from their own way

He said that they would hear
His promise has been made
He’s answered loud and clear, Yeah
If only we would pray

What if His people prayed

It's an upbeat song, and I'm sure most of you have heard it before.  But what a powerful message!  

Imagine Infinitely More...

Our Imagine 320 campaign is in full swing!  I know most of us were there on Thursday, and what a WONDERFUL worship experience that was!  Addison Road was amazing and we heard John Bisagno bring it as he challenged us to put our faith in God that we would be given even more than we gave to begin with.

If you weren't there Friday night, it was amazing as well!  We heard story after story about God's faithfulness.

Pray, pray, pray with your spouse to see where God is leading your family and what He wants you to give!  Maybe he will tell you to "add another zero" as he has done so many others before you.  You won't believe what you will be given back!

Mommy & Me

We had a fun time at the Mommy and Me Christmas party this morning!  All of the kiddos were dressed in their cutest Christmas pajamas (and some of the mommies too!).  We had some good food, made cute crafts, and listened to the Christmas story (complete with Noah and an ambulance--haha).  Here are some pictures!

Oh Boy!

We have another new addition to the class!  Laura and Sergio welcomed baby Sergio on November 28 at 11:12 p.m.  He weighed 6 pounds, 12 ounces and was 19 1/2 inches long!  Congratulations Reyes family!

Another New Addition!

Welcome to baby Brooklyn Christine!  She was born on Monday at 8:13 a.m.  She weighed 7 lbs 1 oz and was 19 inches long.  Congrats to Austin and Lindsey and new big brother Brady!

Baby Bush

Meet our newest class member...

Chloe Elise Bush was born on Friday, October 21st!  She was 6 lbs, 14.9 oz and 19 1/2 inches long!  She is beautiful!  Congratulations to Casey, Candace, and big sister Cadie!  We can't wait to meet her!

Baby Chloe's Shower!

We had a great shower to celebrate Candace and baby Chloe!  Here are some pictures of the celebration:

Congratulations, Candace and Casey!  We can't wait to meet baby Chloe!

Date Night

We had a great date night tonight!  We went to see the movie "Courageous," which was a wonderful movie.  We laughed, we cried, we were annoyed by a girl in front of us with a cell phone...(well okay, maybe that was just one of us!).  All in all, it was a fun night!  Hopefully we can try to have more of those non-kid nights (and a few with the kiddos as well!).

Starting on Sunday, October 16th, we will be joining the rest of the church for an all-church Sunday morning study on "Building Antioch."  We will all meet in the Fellowship Hall during our Sunday School hour.  Coffee will be provided, but feel free to bring munchies (and share with everyone else too!!!).  This will be a great time to fellowship and learn with other adults in our church.

There are so many great men's events in the next few months, so all of our "courageous dads" out there...take notice!  And moms, we can have our own "mom's breakfast" or "mom outing" on the days they have their events if you want...or maybe just an early morning play date!

Welcome Baby Mosser!

We would like to welcome the newest addition to our class, Audrey Kaelyn Mosser!  She was born on 9/18 at 8:18 a.m. and weighed 7 lbs 11 oz and was 20 inches long.  Congratulations to the happy parents, Adam and Helena as well as new big sister Elsa!

Brooklyn's Baby Shower

This Saturday we had a shower to celebrate Lindsey and baby Brooklyn!  There was food (yummy cake balls!), fun, and lots of pink!  We can't wait to meet Brooklyn!

Be Courageous

There is a new Christian movie coming out called "Courageous."  Here is the website:
http://www.courageousthemovie.com/

Please watch the trailer and check out the site!  It looks amazing.  I think it would be a great date night for our class!  It opens September 30, so maybe we could go on October 1 (Saturday) to see it.  I just need a little feedback from everyone before I can make plans for us!
-Is Saturday October 1 good for everyone?
-Afternoon movie or night (around 7ish)?

The closest theater that is showing it (I believe) is Cinemark in Mansfield.  If anyone knows of a closer one, please let me know!

Have a great week!

August 28th

Hope everyone's having a great week!  Important bits for this week:
-This Sunday (Labor Day weekend) we will just meet and take attendance and will then go to lunch!
-Remember to sit together in the service (which starts at 9:30)
-We are now meeting in room 230 for Sunday School
-Each month I am going to pick a new "Spotlight Couple" and ask you to fill out some fun info and send me a picture.  This will be sent out to everyone as a fun way to get to know each other better!
-Continue to email prayer requests and/or put them in our prayer request box in the Sunday School room.

Have a great week!

This Week's Info

Just a few reminders:
-We have a new classroom!  We will now meet in room 230.
-We will start sitting together in the service (which starts at 9:30 for those that don't know! :o)
-Lindsey and I are attempting to update the roster, so please try to be at Sunday School in the next few weeks so we can get your updated info!

Keep checking back each week for more info and pictures from our class events!

Retirement Party

Last Saturday we had a party for our "retiring" teachers, the Hawkins and the Brackeens.  We all had a wonderful time at the Elsner's house.  There was great food, fun, and lots of laughs (and a few tears).  As a class we gave the Hawkins and Brackeens a memory book full of pictures and letters from each of the families in our class.  Thank you guys so much for all you have done for us!

The babies (Taylor, Lyn, Anderson)

 Waiting for dinner...

 Opening the gifts!

 Aww look at the Reeves boys!

The men were so sweet...standing around talking about their kiddos!

Welcome

Welcome to the new blog for the formerly-known-as Young Marrieds Class of Lake Arlington Baptist Church!  Please check back here often for updates on church and class events, pictures, and stories.  Thanks!