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Living By Faith in Troubled Times

pastor — Tue, 07 Sep 2010 18:17:03 +0000

FALL SERMON SERIES

This Fall we will spend six weeks on a little known book of the Old Testament entitled “Habakkuk.” It is one of what is commonly known the “Minor Prophets.” The Minor Prophets are a collection of twelve books at the end of the Old Testament, however, they’re location is primarily due to the short length of each book. The prophets actually lived at various points throughout the history of the Old Testament and if the collection of books of the Old Testament were organized chronologically they would be interspersed throughout.

This series will cover what it means to live by faith in the midst of troubled times. Please take time to read through the book – a few times straight through would be best.

September 12 – The Collision of Faith and Life (Habakkuk 1:1-5)
September 19 – Why Does God Do Nothing? (Habakkuk 1:1-17)
September 26 – Waiting and Living by Faith (Habakkuk 2:1-4)
October 3 – The Culture of Pride (Habakkuk 2:5-20)
October 10 – Generosity in Scarcity (Habakkuk 3:17-19)
October 17 – Stewardship Sunday (tentative)
October 24 – Rejoicing in Tribulation (Habakkuk 3:1-19)

* Thanks to Tim Keller for his pastoral leadership in providing wonderful Sermon Series outlines – www.redeemer.com

Global Church Conference 2010

pastor — Wed, 01 Sep 2010 17:42:18 +0000

The Global Church Conference 2010

In the U.S., we have many opportunities to attend a wide variety of Christian conferences that are focused on equipping us to live out our faith in the world. First Pres Berkeley is home to the Global Church Conference (GCC), a conference born out of the desire to faithfully consider issues of faith and justice in a global context. The GCC is unique in that all the speakers are Christian brothers and sisters from places in Asia, Africa, Latin America, and the Middle East. We need to hear our fellow disciples from the Majority World speak into our lives so that we can be encouraged and challenged with new perspectives. We are one body in Christ. What do these brothers and sisters believe Christians in the United States need to hear and understand in order to more faithfully serve God? This conference is an extraordinary opportunity for critical reflection, meaningful conversation, and global friendship.

2010 Topic: Who is My Neighbor?

Embracing and Extending the Welcome of God

Come and engage in worship, be inspired by insightful speakers,

and experience transformation.

Sponsoring Organizations & Partnering Churches

Fall Kick-Off Sept 12

office — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:02:31 +0000

September 12, 2010 is our Fall Kick-Off Sunday. Sunday Morning Worship time will return to 10:30 am. Following the morning service join us for a fun time of fellowship, good food and fun activities for the children including a bouncy house.

There will be information available for everyone to view regarding the upcoming Sunday School classes which will begin the following Sunday, September 19. However the Adult Sunday School classes, led by Scott Mayfield & Dan Adams will begin Sunday September 12 at 9:00 am.

Sunday Worship Time Changes

office — Wed, 12 May 2010 17:15:06 +0000

Worship Time Change…

September 12 we will resume our regular worship time. Don’t forget, mark you calendar, Sunday Worship September 12, 10:30 am. The adult Sunday School class led by Scott Mayfield also begins on Sunday September 12 at 9:00 am in the Fireside Room.