InRoads

Small Groups

2012-01-12T16:26:00.004-06:00

Are you wanting to find a small group? Click here for a list of small groups connected to the Shift!

The Shift is Back!

2011-09-12T13:29:00.001-05:00

The Shift is starting back tonight at 7:30. We meet at the Theatre @fbcmckinney. Join us for worship and teaching. And get plugged in to a small group!

Last Shift of the Summer!

2011-06-23T16:39:00.001-05:00

Tonight (6/23/11) is the last Shift of the summer is tonight! It will start again in the fall.

New Pastor and New Teacher

2011-06-08T13:31:00.003-05:00

I hope that your summer is off to a great start! As I am sure you are aware, this Sunday will be Richard Mark Lee’s first Sunday with us at FBC McKinney. I also wanted to let you know that Bob Northcut will be teaching the InRoads Class. The class will still meet at 10:30 AM. You will enjoy getting to know Bob and to see his heart for God. I hope that you will join us Sunday!

Message from RML

2011-06-02T11:39:00.001-05:00

Unpack Invite from FBCMcKinney on Vimeo.

Go and Be this Sunday, April 3rd!

2011-03-31T09:09:00.002-05:00

Go and Be is this weekend! Please remind your people that we will be worshiping through service at Garage Giveaway on Sunday. There will be no worship services at the church building on Sunday, April 3rd.

Please also remind your group that the Transform Your World offering will be collected on Sunday, April 10th. Encourage those who you lead to be in prayer about how they will participate in this offering and come ready to give on that Sunday. These funds help us demonstrate Christ’s love in word and deed throughout the world!

Have a great weekend!

Grace, Discipleship, and Kingdom of God

2011-02-14T08:50:00.001-06:00

Dallas Willard talks about the kingdom of God and the role of grace in the life of the believer and non-believer.

New Study in January!

2011-01-04T13:19:00.001-06:00

InRoads will be starting a study on the book of Colossians in January. Make sure to join them at 10:30 AM in room 2111.

Class Christmas Schedule

2010-12-15T14:47:00.003-06:00

This will be our last class of the year this Sunday morning. We are not having class on December 26th and January 2nd. We will have class again on January 9th. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.

No Class This Sunday (11/28)

2010-11-23T15:48:00.001-06:00

I hope everyone is having a great Thanksgiving Break! I wanted to remind everyone that there will be no InRoads this Sunday (11/28). We will resume next Sunday (12/5). See you then!

Shift Tomorrow Night

2010-10-27T15:52:00.000-05:00

Be SURE and be at Shift on Thursday (tomorrow) night! Here's why:

#1- Great worship and time of Bible teaching tomorrow night

#2- Rangers Game 2 streamed LIVE!

So to make it a little more clear, here's the schedule for Shift this Thurs:

Rangers on the mini-theatre screens 7:00pm - 7:30pm

Shift service 7:30pm - 8:30pm (with game updates)

Rangers on the mini-theatre screens 8:30pm - 9:00pm

So much fun! And don't forget about the Scare Away Hunger Event on Saturday night at 6:30pm! Details can be found on the Shift home page on FB.

See you tomorrow night at 7:00pm!

Scare Away Hunger

2010-10-25T15:58:00.001-05:00

Hey folks! Don't forget our Scare Away Hunger event on Saturday night!

Party starts at 6:30pm in The Rock at FBC McKinney (1615 W. Louisiana St)

Bring canned goods...as many as you "can", get it? :) Ok, sorry.

Wear a costume! Way Awesome Prizes given for the following winners: Most Original, Best Overall Costume-Guy, Best Overall Costume-Girl, and the Best Duo.

Food & drink will be provided, but bring your favorite Halloween sweet treat (homemade OR store bought) to share.

See you there!! Invite your friends!

(Party shuts down between 9:00 and 9:30pm.)

Scare Away Hunger!

2010-10-21T15:13:00.000-05:00

Inroads/Shift
Scare Away Hunger Costume Party
Saturday, Oct 30
6:30-9:30 in the ROCK

Not meeting on the 5th!

2010-08-31T14:40:00.000-05:00

InRoads will not be meeting this Sunday. Please join us next week (September 12) at 10:30 AM in room 2111 as we start a study on Ephesians.

InRoads will not meet Sunday, July 4th!

2010-07-01T14:32:00.001-05:00

Because of so many members of the class traveling, there will be no InRoads on Sunday, July 4th. Hope you guys have a great time!

New Room for the rest of Summer!

2010-05-27T13:54:00.001-05:00

For the rest of the summer, InRoads will be in Room 2111! We look forward to seeing you there!

New Room Starting Sunday!

2010-05-21T21:27:00.001-05:00

Starting this Sunday, InRoads will be meeting in room 1211 at 11:15 AM. Hope to see you there!

Closing the Doors

2010-04-07T15:12:00.001-05:00

The following is a post from last year. As we enter the Transform Your World Season at FBC McKinney I wanted to revisit it.

My life is committed professionally and personally to the growth and development of the church (both little “c” and big “C”). Because of that, it might seem counter intuitive that I would be passionate about closing the doors one Sunday out of the year. The church where I worship and serve did this for the first time last year and will do it again on May 3^rd. It is part of our “Go and Be” weekend that we don’t hold regular scheduled worship gatherings as part of the weekend but instead focus on being out in the community serving.

My passion for this stems from both an organizational and educational perspective. It is an organizational challenge to plan, prepare, and mobilize to be closed on Sunday. There are real financial issues of not having a time of offering. What about the people who are new to the community or maybe trying church for the first time and they see that our doors are closed? The issue is that we don’t just want to close the doors but open up service opportunities. Those opportunities remind us that we are the church and the church is at its best when is engaged in the community serving.

From personal, educational, and teaching perspective, some of the best lessons I have experienced come from giving practical application to ideas or principles. The principle that the church is not the building comes alive when we see the doors locked and God’s people still gathering in service. I love explaining to my children why today is different from every other Sunday…much like on Easter, Christmas, Good Friday, or any other special moment in the life of the church.
Closing our doors helps us to create a conversation that is desperately needed in the life of church culture. It is largely symbolic but symbols are important. If you don’t believe that try removing a cross or a steeple or an American flag. Symbols communicate powerfully what is important. For the other 51 weeks in the practice of gathering together, we meet at the same place and for all practical purposes do the same thing. The rest of the world moves along pleased for us to practice what we believe in our places of “worship.” But what happens when those places or worship move into their backyards, their business, their schools, their homes, their hurts. Just maybe we will begin understand on a deeper level what Romans 12: 1-2 means when it says, “Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.”

The Power to Live Missionally

2010-04-01T16:12:00.001-05:00

As we prepare to celebrate Ester, I don’t want us to forget that Jesus did not rise from the dead just for us. He rose to provide us with a relationship that not only changes us but changes the world around us. Over the next few Wednesdays, we have a chance to hear Milfred Minatrea speak about the impact of the resurrection in the way we live on mission with Christ. Here is his schedule:

IGNITE w/Milfred Minatrea:
April 7th: Introduction into “Missional Life” Everyone is invited as he talks about what it means to be a missional church.

April 14th: “Missional Business” How can I be missional in my work life? Inviting all BUSINESS people – anyone who works!

April 21st: “Missional Discipleship” What does missional discipleship look like? Inviting all of our BFG, group leaders! Discipleship Folks: Get the word out to your teachers/directors! EVERY DISCIPLESHIP LEADER needs to come.

April 28th: “The Missional Family” Inviting ALL FAMILIES!

You will not want to miss this time!

Worth Your Time to Watch

2010-03-29T09:49:00.001-05:00

Peter Hitchens Author Interview--The Rage Against God from Gorilla Poet Productions on Vimeo.

2010-03-09T09:16:00.000-06:00

The Connect 3 on 3 and Family Fun Zone is an event that is geared to provide great competition for those who are looking for a well-organized 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament. While it is a day of basketball, it is also a day where families can come and enjoy a day of fun activities in the Family Fun Zone. So whether you are looking to play basketball or looking for something fun to do with your family...this event is for you. (For those playing basketball you must pre-register.)

As you review the schedule of the day you will notice there is something going on all day from basketball games, $10,000 Hot Shot Competition, carnival games, door prizes, gift bags, inflatables games, on-site food court, and so much more...Click here for more info and to register.

What's Your Story? Donald Miller

2010-03-08T14:57:00.000-06:00

Summer in the Hills - Guest Speaker, Donald Miller from Oak Hills Church on Vimeo.

SHIFT will not meet tongith!

2010-02-11T13:01:00.001-06:00

The SHIFT will not meet tonight because of the weather. It will meet next week. Hope to see you there!

The SHIFT at FBC Theater Tonight!

2010-01-21T08:58:00.001-06:00

The Shift is going to be in tonight at 7:00 PM at the FBC Theater! Andrew Heath is leading worship and we are excited about partnering with McKinney Fellowship! You will not want to miss this great time!

Questions?!?!?

2010-01-12T09:38:00.001-06:00

One of Jesus' primary means of communication to unbelievers was asking good questions…Francis Schaeffer used to say that if he had only on hour with someone, he would spend 55 minutes asking them question, and 5 minutes trying to say something that would speak to their situation once he understood a little more about ...what was going on in their heart and mind.
Learning Evangelism From Jesus by Jerram Barrs

2010-01-05T13:19:00.001-06:00

I wanted to introduce you guys to the SHIFT! Andrew Heath is leading worship and we are excited about partnering with McKinney Fellowship!

The SHIFT young adult gathering meets every Thursday at 7:00 PM at McKinney Fellowship Bible Church. 2801 Orchid Dr Mckinney TX 75070. We hang out at a local restaurant afterward to continue the time of fellowship and have Life Groups that meet during the week

The Shift Video

The SHIFT | MySpace Video

Christmas Journey is on the way!

2009-12-03T09:17:00.001-06:00

Christmas Journey is fast approaching! Here are a few pressing needs:

A few good MEN! There is still a need for men who can serve one, two, or three nights. Please sign up here and make sure to attend the dress rehearsal on Sunday at 2:30 PM in the Sanctuary.
In Myron's own words: "WE REALLY NEED HELP THIS SATURDAY…PLEASE COMMUNICATE THE WORKDAY GOES ON NO MATTER THE WEATHER. We’re not from North Carolina or Tennessee…we’re Texans and we can handle a little cool air". The workday is on Saturday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM. Anytime you can give would be great!

Video Announcements 11.15.09

2009-11-18T16:40:00.001-06:00

The Great Discovery

2009-10-28T08:27:00.001-05:00

The following prayer is from a book titled, The Valley of Vision. It is a collection of Puritan Prayers and Devotions. I find it a wonderful resource for me at times when words in my faith journey fail me. The full collection can be found at the Banner of Truth website under devotions.

Glorious God,

I bless thee that I know thee.

I once lived in the world, but was ignorant

of its Creator,

was partaker of thy providences, but knew not

the Provider,

was blind while enjoying the sunlight,

was deaf to all things spiritual, with voices

all around me,

understood many things, but had no knowledge

of thy ways,

saw the world, but did not see Jesus only.

O happy day, when in thy love’s sovereignty

thou didst look on me, and call me by grace.

Then did the dead heart begin to beat,

the darkened eye glimmer with light,

the dull ear catch thy echo,

and I turned to thee and found thee,

a God ready to hear, willing to save.

Then did I find my heart at enmity to thee,

vexing thy Spirit;

Then did I fall at thy feet and hear thee thunder,

‘The soul that sinneth, it must die’,

But when grace made me to know thee,

and admire a God who hated sin,

thy terrible justice held my will submissive.

My thoughts were then as knives cutting my head.

Then didst thou come to me in silken robes of love,

and I saw thy Son dying that I might live,

and in that death I found my all.

My soul doth sing at the remembrance of

that peace;

The gospel cornet brought a sound unknown

to me before that reached my heart – and I lived –

never to lose my hold on Christ or his hold on me.

Grant that I may always weep to the praise of

mercy found,

and tell to others as long as I live,

that thou art a sin-pardoning God,

taking up the blasphemer and the ungodly,

and washing them from their deepest stain.

Fun and Fellowship on 11.1.09

2009-10-27T14:41:00.000-05:00

Next Sunday InRoads and 2333 will be having a fellowship at Ron and Donna Marshall's. We are thinking hot dogs, hamburgers, chips and dips, and desserts. We will play volleyball, ride 4-wheelers, have a bonfire, and have lots of fun! InRoads is in charge of bringing drinks. 2333 needs to email me sometime this week to let me know what you will be bringing.

2009-10-21T08:13:00.000-05:00

Scare Away Hunger Party October 31st at 6:30 Chris Skowronski's house. Wear a costume and bring your wagon or wheel barrel- call Michelle with any questions 361-331-0248.

Deacon Video

2009-10-18T08:13:00.001-05:00

Muslims and Christ

2009-10-06T09:43:00.002-05:00

Please join FBC McKinney as we welcome Jamal Lidawi to share about engaging Muslims with the gospel of Christ this Wednesday (10/7) at 7:30pm in the Fireside room after Ignite.

Jamal and his wife Merna have a heart to work with Muslims since their conversion. Born in the middle east, they both speak Arabic as their mother tongue. For many years they lived in London ministering to Arab Muslims. They are now working with various churches to disciple and to encourage leaders. They work full time with OC International, One Challenge, to equip Muslim Background Believers (MBBS) to multiply the Lords church throughout the Arab world.

Come Wednesday to hear how God is opening doors around the world for Christ. Jamal will share how a government legalized its first Muslim background believers church and gave her it's blessing to gather and function with a Christian foundation.

We look forward to seeing you this Wednesday.

Scare Away Hunger

2009-10-05T15:36:00.001-05:00

Scare Away Hunger from Scare Away Hunger on Vimeo.

Dallas Mission Trip 08.09

2009-08-15T19:46:00.001-05:00

Dallas Mission Trip Training this Sunday!

2009-08-05T12:33:00.001-05:00

Don't forget that the Dallas Mission Trip training is this Sunday, 8/9, at 12:30PM in the Fireside Room. For more information, click here.

Are you ready for some basketball?

2009-07-30T13:34:00.000-05:00

Join us for an exciting day of basketball, free inflatable games, some giveaways, and much more!

August 29th 2009 from 8am-5pm

Family FunZone 10am-2pm

Location: FBC Mckinney Children’s parking Lot

Hot Shot Competition
5 Registered Players will have a chance to Win $10,000 (18 or older)

From more information/volunteer or to register for the tournament, please visit our website at www.connect3on3.com\mckinney.

Glocal Mission Project (Global + Local)

2009-07-09T12:09:00.000-05:00

Have you ever wanted to go to a global mission project but can’t afford the cost financially or time? On August 15, from 8:00am to 5:00pm there will be a one day mission project to Bhutanese refugees. Most have lived in refugee camps for 18 years and have little knowledge about how to take care of their apartments. We are going to supply them with cleaning supplies and help clean their apartments as we show them how to keep their surroundings clean. This is a great trip for ages 12 and up. There will be an orientation and training time on August 9, at 12:30pm in the Fireside Room. Register online to attend. For more information contact John Shapiro at john.shapiro@fbcmckinney.com.

Register

2009-06-30T09:14:00.001-05:00

This is a video I got from http://jesusneedsnewpr.blogspot.com/2009/06/questions-letter-to-god.html. Think well....

Matthew Paul Turner-On Questions from Cross Point Church on Vimeo.

Creative Caring

2009-06-23T10:07:00.001-05:00

This video came from the Good Will Hinton Website. It is about how a desire to care for others combined with creative thinking lead to a new way of caring for those in need.

Issue of the De-Churched

2009-06-18T08:24:00.002-05:00

This is one of the best discriptors of why people leave the church:

2009-06-15T11:40:00.000-05:00

Karl Marx famously spoke of religion as the opium of the people. He supposed that oppressive rulers would use the promise of a joyful future life to try to stop the masses from rising in revolt. That has indeed often been the case. But my impression is that religion is an 'opium' when the religion in question includes the Platonic downgrading of bodies and of "the created order in general, regarding them as the "vain shadows" of earth, which we happily leave behind at death. Why try to improve the present prison if release is at hand? Why oil the wheels of a machine that will soon plunge over a cliff?

That is precisely the effect created to this day by some devout Christians who genuinely believe that "salvation" has nothing to do with the way the present world is ordered. By contrast, it has often been observed that the robust Jewish and Christian doctrine of the resurrection, as part of God's new creation, gives more value, not less, to the present world and to our present bodies. What these doctrines give, both in classic Judaism and in classic Christianity, is a sense of continuity as well as discontinuity between the present world (and the present state), and the future, whatever it shall be, with the result that what we do in the present matters enormously. Paul speaks of the future resurrection as a major motive for treating our bodies properly in the present time (I Corinthians 6:14), and as the reason not for sitting back and waiting for it all to happen but for working hard in the present, knowing that nothing done in the Lord, in the power of the Spirit, in the present time will be wasted in God's future (I Corinthians
15:58)….

Resurrection, by contrast, has always gone with a strong view of God's justice and of God as the good creator. Those twin beliefs give rise not to a meek acquiescence to injustice in the world but to a robust determination to oppose it. English evangelicals gave up believing in the urgent imperative to improve society (such as we find with Wilberforce in the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries) about the same time that they gave up believing robustly in resurrection and settled for a disembodied heaven instead. It would take a longer study than this one to see whether the same shift happened at the same time in the United States and elsewhere, but I would not be surprised to find that it did. We shall come back to this crucial theme toward the end of the book.

Surprised by Hope by N.T. Wright

VBS Help Needed

2009-06-12T13:47:00.001-05:00

Melissa let me know that they need about 10 more volunteers for VBS. I was wondering if you might be willing to help. Here are the needs. Please contact Children's Ministry for more information.

We need the following:
2 volunteers in 4 year olds
2 volunteers in Pre-K
2 volunteers in Kindergarten
2 volunteers in 1st grade
2 volunteers in 2nd grade

Great day yesterday

2009-06-01T09:15:00.000-05:00

Thanks for the fun yesterday! You guys are so supportive of the seniors. I am thankful for your class. I found a follow up post to the article that was passed out in class yesterday. Thought you might like to read it: http://www.internetmonk.com/archive/whats-really-going-on-in-san-diego.

Senior Recognition Sunday on 5.31.09

2009-05-28T16:24:00.002-05:00

This Sunday we will be recognizing graduating seniors in all our services. At 8:30 A. M. there will be a breakfast hosted in their honor in Room 2111. This will be a great time to meet the seniors and congratulate them on their accomplishment while welcoming them to join InRoads. Look forward to seeing you there!

Quote of the Day 5.20.09

2009-05-20T11:19:00.001-05:00

Growing up in a small conservative church in the South, you hear more about morality than you do about Christ. If you were immoral, if you danced, drank, or cussed, you were made to feel that God no longer liked you. And if you were moral, you were made to feel not one with Christ, but right and good and better than other people. These things were not stated directly but the environment left me with this impression. Christian spirituality, then, hinged on whether or nor a person behaved.

I don’t mean any of this to suggest I don’t want to behave, or that I want to go on sinning and say that it is okay with God. There is no part of me that believes anything like this can be defended scripturally. A god who says everybody can do as they please would be a bad god, a bad father, giving license for anarchy. Love creates rules, and forgives when they are broken. People would hurt themselves if they did anything they wanted. People do hurt themselves and others all the time by neglecting laws and rules.
What I really wanted, though, was a reason for morals, a reason stronger than somebody's simple suggestion that right was right and wrong was wrong.

When David wrote his Twenty-third Psalm he indicated God led him in the paths of righteousness s for His name's sake. This struck me, recently, when I was reading through the psalms. I had always thought morality was something God created exclusively to keep mankind out of the ditches, and to a large degree I suppose this is true, but David concept of morality was quite new to me and I wondered exactly what he meant by the phrase "for His name sake."

Morality, then, if you think about it, is the way we imitate God. It is the way we imitate the ways of heaven here on earth. Jesus says, after all, to know Him we must follow Him, we must cling to Him and imitate Him, and many places in Scripture the idea is presented that if we know Him, we will obey Him.

If you look for this relational concept of morality, you see it all through Scripture….[all of Scripture] keeps saying if we know God we will love our brother, and if we know God we will obey.

from Searching for God Knows What by Donald Miller

Quote for 5.12.09

2009-05-12T10:21:00.000-05:00

Sometimes I think it is easier for you and me to believe Jesus is God now that He is in heaven than it might have been back when He was walking around on earth. If you would have seen Jesus do miracles, and if you were one of those who were healed by Him or if you were one of the disciples, then it would have been easier, but for most people, especially the Jews, Jesus would have been a stumbling block.

At the same time, however, we are at a disadvantage because the Jesus that exists in our minds is hardly the real Jesus. The Jesus on CNN, the Jesus in our books and in our movies, the Jesus that is a collection of evangelical personalities, is often a Jesus of the suburbs, a Jesus who wants you to be a better yuppie, a Jesus who is extremely political and supports a specific party, a Jesus who has declared a kind of culture war in the name of our children, a Jesus who worked through the founding fathers to begin America, a Jesus who dresses very well, speaks perfect English, has three points that fulfill any number of promises and wants you and me to be above all, comfortable. Is this the real Jesus?

Is Jesus sitting in the lifeboat with us, stroking our backs and telling us we are the ones who are right and one day these other infidels are going to pay, that we are the ones who are going to survive and the others are going to be thrown over because we are Calvinists, Armenians, Baptists, Methodists, Catholics; because we are Republicans, Democrats, conservatives, or liberals; because we attend a big church, a small church, an ethnically diverse church, a house church, or is Jesus acting in our hearts to reach out to the person who isn't like us-the oppressed, the poor, the unchurched-and to humble ourselves, give of our money, build our communities in love, give our time, our creativity, get on our knees before our enemies in humility, treating them as Scripture says, as people who are more important than we are? The latter is the Jesus of Scripture; the former, which is infinitely more popular in evangelical culture, is a myth sharing
a genre with unicorns.

Searching for God Knows What by Donald Miller

Study of John

2009-05-11T10:39:00.001-05:00

In Roads
John 2:12-24
Jesus clears the Temple

1. Miracles – Messiah – Isaiah 9:1-2 – Zebulom and Naftali (Assyria destroyed) when he spent some time in Capernaum he chose disciples – He ministered with his family (mom and brothers).
2. Passover – Jerusalem – big travel from Capernaum in the North all way to the South. Once/year – We should do our evaluation the same way. Exodus 12 – April – first month, Jesus is our Passover (Lamb without defect, prepared 3 days before sacrifice (he entered the city 3 days before), sacrificed by all congregation, no bones broken– He had the Last Supper at the Passover – 1.446 BC when they left Egypt they were 2.000.000 people.
3. Passover had unleavened Bread – no yeast meant no sin. The Passover Feast lasted one day, and the Unleavened Bread lasted a week. Celebration of Freedom from Egypt. We all have left our Egypt, what are the milestones?
4. Luke 2:49 – Jesus was always in the Temple, and he purified it twice – Mark 11:15-18. See prophecy Malachy 3:1.
5. God’s place was a market place – Exchange rate and animal business – why we go to church to make business contacts and have personal agendas? Are we busy..
6. Jesus had Authority – what was wrong was wrong – He showed tough love. We need today pastors that preach the Bible and no compromise.
7. He would destroy the Temple and raise it in 3 days – what does it mean? His body versus physical building. Do Physical buildings mean much theses days?
8. Some believers were superficial – when he was popular they followed him but when he was persecuted they shouted “crucify”. Do we act based on conveniences, or conviction?

John 3:1-22
Nicodemus visits Jesus at night

1. Pharisees – Matthews 3 – definition
Nicodemus was part of the Jewish ruling council and was an important role, although he was following Jesus at a distance. How many do that today? Jesus challenged their views so he wanted to check for himself, and see him face to face.
2. How do we see the Kingdom of God?
. Talking to a council member? We need to be born again: another disruptive principle or truth – remember John Baptist (He comes after, but was before me), Jesus clearing the Temple (we will destroy the Temple and will rebuild in 3 days – it took them 46 years to build it).
3. Knowledge is not salvation – We should know/study the Bible but also understand God (not rationalize it).
4. Speak of earthly things, you don’t understand it, how will you understand of heavingly things (what language you speak? What are your habits) Do you see difference in friends that don’t speak the same language or go the same places?
5. Snakes in the desert – looking up for the snake would save people, so Jesus was the same as people looking up to Him would be saved – Numbers 21:8-9.
6. John 3:16 – God’s love is reaching out – to have a ministry, a purpose. It is like Friendship that requires sacrifice.
7. Light x Darkness – When you do something wrong, you try to hide it, and then you live with FEAR. Come to Light, and be aware that it is only because of what God has done through you (always GOD).
8. Have you searched Jesus like Nicodemus? In the secrecy of your life? One on one?
. If not, need to do so (stop complaining, whining, wondering) Psalms 40:2-3 – Ask God to put a new song in your mouth.
. If you have done so (are you living in the light, still have the first love, passion – is anything your way?
. Bill Harbels – Chicago church and the 4 categories of people today. (not know the Gospel, start attending, Christ like but one problem, God is Lord).

John 4:1-26
The Samaritan Woman meets Jesus in the Well.

1. Jesus was gaining popularity – He left Jerusalem – Not the right time to conform the leaders openly. So He went back to his refuge = Galilee. (Where is your Galilee? Where do you feel like you are yourself, at home?) Where you can let your guards down, and recharge.
2. Samaritans were not pure JEWS, they had intermarriage with foreigners – City called Sychar.
USA – 19-26 years old - 70% accept interracial marriage today. Do we have prejudice? I don’t go to the East I 75 – that’s for Hispanics, New Orleans.
3. Jacob’s well – given to Joseph – how interesting Have Jesus sit at the same well. Feel tired like anyone else…after a long journey.
4. Samaritan woman x Jesus as a Jew. How did she know that he was a Jew? Accent?
5. Disruptive Truth: Living Water – never be thirst again. How could Jesus draw water from the deep well? Are you greater than Jacob?
6. She asked Jesus to give her the water…Why Jesus asked for her husband? Jesus knows our Flaws … She said I have no husband (yes, had 5 so far).
7. She asks about the place for worship. Why? Does she have to move? After Jesus explained, did she get it? The Messiah will explain…
8. True worshipers in Spirit and Truth - God seeks those people.
9. She was evasive, and not willing to comfront reality. Jesus could not be more clear – “ I who speak to you am He”. Help me to help you, some people don’t want to take the effort. Opportunity was so close, in her face, but she did not want.
10. Jesus broke the barrier and talked with the prostitute and how she broke the “Jewish” cultural barrier. He told everything she had done. At that time they had no “cameras, face-book. Still true Today?
11. Rabbi eat something – Spiritual x carnal – Why Jesus responded so harshly?
12. Disciples were surprised Jesus was talking to a woman, but they did not ask…should they?
13. A man who told what I did = Christ. Is that a valid definition? What would He need to do to convince you He is the Christ?
14. I have food to eat that you know nothing about!! Disruptive Principle – Was Jesus too harsh? What is your food? What keeps you going?
15. How do we know God’s will?
16. Jesus needed to finish God’s work, it means it started years ago as we studied through the Old Testament. God is working on you…
17. Reap what you have not worked for ---Are we sowers or reapers? Who is the reaper and who is the sower?
18. Do we trust people with bad reputation for advice? Why the crowd took her word?
19. We should have our own faith and experience, and not live on our father’s or because someone told us…

Quote of the Day

2009-05-07T14:54:00.001-05:00

Though our principles may give us a sense of safety and prevent us from making some wrong moves, they can also give us the false impression that we have it all figured out. The result is an air of smugness filled with the unpleasant odor of misdirected zeal, and it's hardly attractive or helpful to those who are hurting - or even to those who simply crave a dynamic relationship with a nonformulaic God. People who are struggling generally have questions that aren't easily answered by broad scripture principles. We need a personal touch. And hyperdoctinalism is anything but personal.

Fixing Abraham by Chris Tiegreen

Quote of the Day

2009-04-27T10:06:00.001-05:00

I realized that. Jesus was always, and I mean always, talking about love, about people, about relationship, and He never once broke anything into steps or formulas. What if, because we were constantly trying to dissect His message, we were missing a blatant invitation? I began to wonder if becoming a Christian did not work more like falling in love than agreeing with a list of true principles. I had met a lot of people who agreed with all those true principles, and they were jerks, and a lot of other people who believed in those principles, but who also claimed to love Jesus, who were not jerks. It seems like something else has to take place in the heart for somebody to become a believer, for somebody to understand the gospel of Jesus. It began to seem like more than just a cerebral exercise. What if the gospel of Jesus was an invitation to know God?

Now I have to tell you, all of this frightened me a bit because I had always assumed a kind of anonymity with God. When I saw myself in heaven, I didn't imagine sitting at the right hand of God, as the Scripture says, but I pictured myself off behind some mountain range doing some fishing and writing a good detective novel. But if the gospel of Jesus is relational; that is, if our brokenness will be fixed, not by our understanding of theology, but by God telling us who we are, then this would require a kind of intimacy of which only heaven knows. Imagine, a Being with a mind as great as God's, with feet like trees and a voice like rushing wind, telling you that you are His cherished creation. It's kind of exciting if you think about it. Earthly love, I mean the stuff I was trying to get by sounding smart, is temporal and slight so that it has to be given again and again in order for us to feel any sense of security; but God's love, God's voice and presence, would instill our souls with such affirmation we would need nothing more and would cause us to love other people so much we would be willing to die for them. Perhaps this is what the apostles stumbled upon.

Searching for God Knows What by Donald Miller

Getting the Most out of your Bible Study

2009-04-20T09:23:00.001-05:00

Do you desire to understand better how to apply the Bible to your every day life? Do wish your personal bible study was richer and had more impact on your world and the world around you? Beginning June 7, John Shapiro will be offering a six week course on Living by the Book by Howard and William Hendricks. The class will be limited to 25 and meet on Sunday mornings at 8:30 AM. The cost of the class will be $20. For more information, contact John Shapiro at john.shapiro@fbcmckinney.com.

Register

Summer Job Opportunity

2009-04-07T14:39:00.000-05:00

Attention all college students!

The Glorieta Conference Center in Glorieta, NM is looking for students to work in beautiful New Mexico. Grow in the Lord and grow your bank account at the same time. Our High Point Program is designed to provide spiritual training and experience in servant-leadership. Employment dates are May 25th - August 8th (departure date is August 9th).

Staff will be paid a weekly salary ($225. - $245.) and receive free room and board. Positions to be filled are: Dining Hall, Guest Housing, Chuck Wagon, Recreation, Conference Support, Front Desk and Utility Crew/Life Guards.

To learn more about High Point, to see detailed job descriptions, and to apply, visit us on the web at www.lifeway.com/glorietasummerstaff, or reply to andrew.morris@lifeway.com.

Closing the Doors?

2009-04-01T09:27:00.001-05:00

My life is committed professionally and personally to the growth and development of the church (both little “c” and big “C”). Because of that, it might seem counter intuitive that I would be passionate about closing the doors one Sunday out of the year. The church where I worship and serve did this for the first time last year and will do it again on May 3^rd. It is part of our “Go and Be” weekend that we don’t hold regular scheduled worship gatherings as part of the weekend but instead focus on being out in the community serving.

My passion for this stems from both an organizational and educational perspective. It is an organizational challenge to plan, prepare, and mobilize to be closed on Sunday. There are real financial issues of not having a time of offering. What about the people who are new to the community or maybe trying church for the first time and they see that our doors are closed? The issue is that we don’t just want to close the doors but open up service opportunities. Those opportunities remind us that we are the church and the church is at its best when is engaged in the community serving.

From personal, educational, and teaching perspective, some of the best lessons I have experienced come from giving practical application to ideas or principles. The principle that the church is not the building comes alive when we see the doors locked and God’s people still gathering in service. I love explaining to my children why today is different from every other Sunday…much like on Easter, Christmas, Good Friday, or any other special moment in the life of the church.

Closing our doors helps us to create a conversation that is desperately needed in the life of church culture. It is largely symbolic but symbols are important. If you don’t believe that try removing a cross or a steeple or an American flag. Symbols communicate powerfully what is important. For the other 51 weeks in the practice of gathering together, we meet at the same place and for all practical purposes do the same thing. The rest of the world moves along pleased for us to practice what we believe in our places of “worship.” But what happens when those places or worship move into their backyards, their business, their schools, their homes, their hurts. Just maybe we will begin understand on a deeper level what Romans 12: 1-2 means when it says, “Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.”

Quote of the Day

2009-03-26T12:53:00.001-05:00

The Bible is not a book for the faint of heart - it is a book full of all the greed and glory and violence and tenderness and sex and betrayal that benefits mankind. It is not the collection of pretty little anecdotes mouthed by pious little church mice - it does not so much nibble at our shoe leather as it cuts to the heart and splits the morrow from the bone. It does not give us answers fitted to our small-minded questions, but truth that goes beyond what we can even know to ask.

from Thoughts and Reflections by Rich Mullins

Lent, Monsters, and Easter

2009-03-12T11:08:00.001-05:00

Don’t laugh at this but I gave up Monster Energy Drinks for Lent. I had been drinking them just enough that I have missed them. When I miss them I realize why I gave them up, and Easter is not that far away.

What I have noticed about giving something up (even as silly as Monster Energy Drinks) for Lent, is that it builds anticipation. But the question that was rattling around in my semi-groggy head this morning is, “What am I waiting for?” Am I waiting for a over sugary-caffeinated drink, or am I waiting to celebrate the resurrection of my Savior and best friend. He has done so much for me but have I taken it for granted.

I read this section from N. T. Wright’s book Surprised by Hope that I felt put this all in perspective for me:

So how can we learn to live as wide-awake people, as Easter people? Here I have some bracing suggestions to make. I have come to believe that many churches simply throw Easter away year by year; and I want to plead that we rethink how we do it so as to help each other, as a church and as individuals, to live what we profess….

…my biggest problem starts on Easter Monday. I regard it absurd and unjustifiable that we should spend forty days keeping Lent, pondering what it means, preaching about self-denial, being at least a little gloomy, and then bringing it all to a peak with Holy Week, which in turn climaxes in Maundy Thursday and Good Friday…and then, after a rather odd Holy Saturday, we have a single day of celebration.

All right, the Sundays after Easter still lie within the Easter Season. We still have Easter readings and hymns during them. But Easter week itself ought not to be the time when all the clergy sigh with relief and go on holiday. It ought to be an eight-day festival, with champagne served after morning prayer or even before, with lots alleluias and extra hymns and spectacular anthems. Is it any wonder people find it hard to believe in the resurrection of Jesus if we don’t throw our hats in the air? Is it any wonder we find it hard to live the resurrection if we don't do it exuberantly in our liturgies? Is it any wonder the world doesn't take much notice if Easter is celebrated as simply the one-day happy ending tacked on to forty days of fast and gloom? It's long overdue that we took a hard look at how keep Easter in church, at home, in our personal lives, right through the system. And if it means rethinking some cherished habits, well maybe it's time to wake up. That always comes as a surprise.

…In particular, if Lent is a time to give things up, Easter ought to be a time to take things up. Champagne for breakfast again-well, of course. Christian holiness was never meant to be merely negative. Of course you have to weed the garden from time to time; sometimes the ground ivy may need serious digging before you can get it out. That's Lent for you. But you don't want simply to turn the garden back into a neat bed of blank earth. Easter is the time to sow new seeds and to plant out a few cuttings. If Calvary means putting to death things in your life that need killing off if you are to flourish as a Christian and as a truly human being, then Easter should mean planting, watering, and training up things in your life (personal and corporate) that ought to be blossoming, filling the garden with color and perfume, and in due course bearing fruit. The forty days of the Easter season, until the ascension, ought to be a time to balance out Lent by taking something up, some new task or venture, something wholesome and fruitful and outgoing and self-giving. You may be able to do it only for six weeks, just as you may be able to go without beer or tobacco only for the six weeks of Lent. But if you really make a start on it, it might give you a sniff of new possibilities, new hopes, new ventures you never dreamed of. It might bring something of Easter into your innermost life. It might help you wake up in a whole new way. And that's what Easter is all about.

David Edwards This Week

2009-03-05T10:41:00.000-06:00

Join Grace, InRoads, and 2333 to hear David Edwards, author and comedian this Sunday (3/8). David will speak at 10:15 AM in the Mini-Theater. You will not want to miss this great time!

Also don't forget to set your clocks ahead on Saturday night one hour!

Let's Go to Latvia!

2009-03-03T09:08:00.002-06:00

Latvia mission trip for college & young professionals & anybody who's lots of fun!

September 23 - October 5, 2009

Informational meeting on Thursday night, March 5th at 6 P.M.
In The Quarry at FBC McKinney
for more information email
Ree Reinhardt at ree.reihardt@gmail.com.

Let's Go to Latvia!

2009-03-03T09:08:00.001-06:00

Latvia mission trip for college & young professionals & anybody who's lots of fun!

September 23 - October 5, 2009

Informational meeting on Thursday night, March 5th at 6 P.M.
In The Quarry at FBC McKinney
for more information email
Ree Reinhardt at ree.reihardt@gmail.com.

Men's Ministry

2009-01-15T09:18:00.000-06:00

The Men’s Retreat is right around the corner. You will not want to miss this opportunity. This will be great weekend. To sign up please go to the link below or type it in as the URL. You will register and pay online through Sabine Creek’s website. When registering you will need to state your are with FBC McKinney, make sure you state McKinney not just FBC. After you have registered, please confirm with me that you are attending. I will make a list and then begin communicating more details. You will find the retreat schedule below. For directions to Sabine Creek Ranch, look on their website.

http://www.sabinecreek.com/mensretreat.html

FRIDAY – JANUARY 23
4:30- 6pm Registration and Check-in
6:30 p.m. Mexican Dinner
7:30 p.m. Session I
8:30 p.m. Break
8:45 p.m. Session II
9:45 p.m. Evening activities available in Dining Hall or church fellowships

SATURDAY – JANUARY 24
6:30 a.m. Coffee Open
8:00 a.m. Breakfast Line Opens
8:35 a.m. Breakfast Line Closes
8:30 a.m. Open doors
9:00 a.m. Session III
10:15 a.m. Break
10:45 a.m. Session IV
12:00 p.m. Lunch
1-3 p.m. Fishing (bring your pole, catch and release), Horseshoes, Volleyball, Basketball, Hang out on ranch
3:00 p.m. Depart

Advent Conspiracy

2008-12-01T10:55:00.000-06:00

Scare Away Hunger Party

2008-10-21T08:34:00.003-05:00

On October 31st, InRoads will gather at Eric's house for a Scare Away Hunger Party. We will meet at 7:00 PM. We'll go around the neighborhood collecting cans (we'll have a wheelbarrel or something) then will hang out afterwards....definitely dressing up in costumes. No dinner, may have some snacks...It will be great fun and serve a great need! Click here for directions.

Scare Away Hunger 2008 Video

2008-10-20T10:22:00.000-05:00

Scare Away Hunger 2008

2008-10-13T09:25:00.000-05:00

Information about Scare Away Hunger is available at www.scareawayhunger.org.This includes details on volunteer sign up, collection points, resources and overall vision. Be sure to check it out!

A Moving Reminder of Grace

2008-10-09T09:50:00.002-05:00

Yesterday, I recieved an newsletter from a Paul and Erin Smith who are ministering in Bulgaria. Erin shared some great thoughts on grace that I want to directly quote from her:

"Erica, you're my friend!"...
This is the greeting I receive every time I go out to the orphanage from one young woman there, Dani. And I always reply, "Dani, you're my friend!" or "We're friends, aren't we!" These greetings arealways exchanged with big smiles and even bigger hugs or even a kiss on the cheek. Where else do I ever go and receive such an open, friendly welcome? Now before you think I went and changed my name...well, I guess I did. The residents at the home never could get 'Erin' down sinceit's so foreign sounding, so I'm Erica to everyone at the orphanage.

In this simple exchange of greetings between friends, my theological reading of late intersectswith real life. In fact, I've obtained a deeper insight into something that seems merely commonplace. Or maybe something so commonplace as a greeting has brought to life theological ideas found in the books I'm reading. In "Theology and Down Syndrome" (Amos Yong), Yongwrites, "Hence, io befriend and io embrace friendship is to participate in the life of God as revealed in the life of Jesus. Friendship embodies and makes present in this world the peace of God."

In the context of disability, Yong offers that not only do people with disabilities gain from the friends they have, but the nondisabled are also graced through their disabled friends. This idea of mutuality, interdependence and even friendship between those with disability and those without disability underscores the grace each receives through the gift of friendship God has given to us.

So, I no longer see Dani only as someone I'm trying to help. I receive from Dani just as much asshe receives from me. She has helped me to see how sweet friendship can be when each acceptsthe other just as they are, no strings attached. I have been graced with something unexpected at this orphanage hidden away in a tiny village at the end of the road in a foreign country -the gift of friendship with people who have become very dear to me and have shown me how to be a better friend.

A Study on Jonah

2008-10-07T16:21:00.000-05:00

InRoads is starting a study on Jonah. I hope you will be able to join them for this in-depth and pratical study of this incredible story.

A New Redneck Olympic Sport

2008-09-29T09:04:00.000-05:00

The Study on Sin from Sunday 9.7.08

2008-09-09T09:59:00.000-05:00

Here is the study that we went over on Sunday.

Sin Study

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Notes from Sunday 8.31.08

2008-09-03T15:01:00.000-05:00

Commands,Obedients, And Time

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Party for Kris

2008-09-03T14:55:00.001-05:00

It is time to party in honor of Kris' Birhtday!

The party will be Saturday the 20th at 6:30pm. The party will be at Kris' house. Here is the address and directions to his house:

2608 Dunbar Dr.McKinney, TX 75070

Directions: From 75, take Eldorado West. Go straight at Lake Forest Dr, then take the first right (Woodson Dr.) Take an immediate left at the stop sign on Sandalwood Dr. Then take the first right onto Dunbar Dr. Go straight at the stop sign and then take the third cul-de-sac on the left. My house is at the end of the cul-de-sac on the right.Hope you will be able to make it!

Shoe Drive

2008-09-03T14:45:00.000-05:00

From WorkPics

New Room and New Time on August 24th

2008-08-18T15:16:00.003-05:00

On Sunday, August 24th, InRoads will begin meeting at 11:15 AM in room 1215. Click here for a campus map.

We will be joining 2333 in the series Ask the Question. We will be looking at how God has presented grace through the Old and New Testament.

Hope you will be able to join us!

New Room on August 24th

2008-08-07T16:21:00.002-05:00

On August 24, InRoads will be meeting in room 1215 on Sunday mornings. Also, please join us on August 24th to say "THANK YOU" to January and Pasco in the Solid Rock Cafe.

Volunteer Opportunity

2008-07-07T14:14:00.000-05:00

Our Hispanic church in McKinney, Templo Alabanza de Eben Ezer is in the construction phase of their first unit building on Tennessee at McDonald St. The Baptist Builders will be here August 11-23 to “dry-in" the building and could use your help! If you could give some time please contact James Smith @ 214-683-0803 or e-mail him at jgdsmith@netzero.net. There will also be sign-up sheets in the BFG boxes during the month of July or you may sign up in The Connection.

This Sunday (7.6.08)

2008-07-02T10:56:00.002-05:00

This Sunday at InRoads Kris Skowronski will be sharing about his trip to Guatemala with Pastor Jeff. Also, after the class there is an outdoor baptism service with lunch being served after the baptism. You will not want to miss this great time!

Sin’s Persistence

2008-06-25T10:50:00.000-05:00

Christianity Today online has a great article that is sure to get you thinking about the reality of sin’s persistence in our life. Click here for the article.

No Holds Barred

2008-06-12T13:21:00.000-05:00

This Saturday, June 14th, at 7:00 AM in the connection come to, "No Holds Barred."Have you had financial struggles, lost a child, divorced? You will not want to miss this interactive panel discussion of men who have experienced these and more. Come join the men of FBC.

New Transforming Your World Website

2008-05-15T16:41:00.002-05:00

If you have not had a chance, please check out the new Transforming Your World website!

When the Church Leaves the Building

2008-05-01T15:59:00.000-05:00

Here is a great site of pictures, videos, and stories from last Sunday (April 27th). Thank you for transforming your world!

Rough Riders Game

2008-04-23T13:29:00.003-05:00

What: Rough Rideres versus the Corpus Christi Hooks

When: Saturday, April 26th at 7:00 PM

Where: Dr. Pepper Ballpark

Info: Cost is $10. For more info, email inroads@live.com.

Transforming Your World Seminars

2008-04-16T14:48:00.001-05:00

I wanted to highlight some of the great seminars that will take place next week during "Transform Your World" Week. Make sure to click here to regester!

MONDAY
6-7:30pm
Stepping Out and Going
Bethany Anderson Missionary

“Christ in a Post-Communist World"
Ion Damian
Romanian Pastor and Missionary

7:30-9pm
"Make a Difference, Do It Right”
Leo O'Connor
Founder of Gateway Services and African Missionary

TUESDAY
6-7:30pm
“Go and Be in a YouTube World”
Mark Presley, Jr.
FBC Minister of Communications

“Funding Your Mission”
Janice Byrd
Mission Leader, Western Europe

7:30-9pm
The Extraordinary Life
Dr. Jeff Warren
FBC Lead Pastor

WEDNESDAY
7:30-9pm
The Missional Family
Chris & Brenna Stull
FBC Exec. Pastor

THURSDAY
6-7:30pm
The Need to Go and the Centrality of the Gospel
Lance Shumake
President of iWitness Ministries

Bringing Hope to Muslims
Dr. Abraham Sarker
Founder of Gospel For Muslims,

7:30-9pm
“Simple Message in a Complex World”
John Shapiro
FBC Minister to Young Adults

FRIDAY
6-7:30pm
“Sharing Faith in a Post-Modern Culture”
Jerry Byrd
Mission Leader, Western Europe

7:30-9pm
Global Justice and Hurting in the World
Andy Flannagan
Irish Singer/Songwriter

SUNDAY
8:30-9:40am
"AIDS: Opportunities and Obstacles "
John Benn
AIDS Pioneer and South African Pastor

9:50-11am
“Gracism”
John Abrahamse
J-Life: South Africa Director

11:10a-12:20p
“3E Explained”
Larry Robinson
3E Director and former McKinney City Manager

11:10a-12:20p
“Gracism”
John Abrahamse
J-Life: South Africa Director

Free Classical Concert

2008-04-15T10:26:00.003-05:00

What: Soprano Elizabeth Racheva and Dallas Symphony trumpeter Russell Campbell in recital

When: Saturday, April 19th at 3:00 PM

Where: Dallas Museum of Art located at 1717 North Harwood.

Info: It is FREE!

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Heritage Day

2008-03-31T12:31:00.004-05:00

What: Heritage Day at Old City Park

Watch as our sheep get their spring haircuts and feel their freshly trimmed wool. Explore weaving and spinning with the Dallas Handweavers and Spinners Guild. Ride with Nip and Tuck, our Mammoth Jack Donkeys. Assist with spring cleaning in some of our historic homes. Play historical games. Make pioneer crafts. Participate in a hands-on activity with Texas Discovery Gardens. Purchase your very own milkweed plant to attract butterflies. Explore the historical village and visit with our pioneer cook, saloon keeper, farmwife and more!

When: Saturday, April 12th

Where: Old City Park

Info: You need to let January know by April 1st by email at inroads@live.com if you are intersted.

Movie Night - March 29th

2008-03-24T15:22:00.002-05:00

What: Movie Night

When: Saturday, March 29th, from 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM

Where: January and Pasco's House...email inroads@live.com for dirrections

Info: Eat dinner before you come or bring it with you...also, bring a PG-13 or lower movie and we'll choose what we're going to watch.

Game Night

2008-03-17T14:47:00.002-05:00

What: Play Games and show your mad skills

When: Saturday, March 22nd at 7:00 PM

Where: Kristin's House: Email inroads@live.com for directions.

Info: Eater dinner before you come: There will only be snackies

A Quick Meeting Reminder

2008-03-11T10:26:00.002-05:00

We will be having a meeting for the Gulf Coast Missions Trip that will take place May 29 through June 1 tomorrow night (Wednesday) from 6:15 to 7:15 in the conference room. Please email me if you have any questions.

Starbucks Night

2008-03-05T09:08:00.003-06:00

What: Meet up at Starbucks just to hang out

When: Saturday, March 8th at 7:00 PM

Where: Starbucks tucked away behind Jason's Deli Just south of 380 on southbound 75 access road

Info: Come to chill and get skitzy on coffee!

Follow up from Sunday, March 2nd

2008-03-05T09:05:00.001-06:00

This video connected with last Sunday's lession. Thought you would like to see it.

2333 set to start March 9th

2008-02-21T13:24:00.002-06:00

That is correct on March 9th 2333 will start.

2333 is a new class at FBC for singles between the ages of 23-35. The hope is to create another welcoming place for singles to come and grow in their relationship with God. We will meet on Sundays at 11:10 AM in room 3116.

Our first series will be entitled, "Who am I?" It will be a look at the Book of Ephesians and who the Apostle Paul says we are in Christ and what difference in makes in our daily life.

And yes, there is another blog for this class. It can be found at http://2333fbc.blogspot.com. Enjoy!

Please Read Psalm 119 This Week

2008-02-19T10:49:00.003-06:00

In order for us to get the most out of this Sunday, I would like for you to read all of Psalm 119 this week. Looking forward to seeing you Sunday!

Ice Skating

2008-02-18T14:22:00.004-06:00

What: Ice Skating

When: March 1 from 8:00m -10:00 PM

Where: Stonebriar Mall

Info: $7 to skate; $3 skate rental. We will meet for dinner before at Frisco Wing Stop at 121& Preston at 6:00 PM.

Soccer/Footbol

2008-02-11T10:03:00.000-06:00

What: Just playing alittle Footbol

When: Saturday, February 23rd at 2:00 PM

Where: Meet at the park behind Slaughter Elementary School.

Info: Wear sports clothes and bring something to drink; or if you are going to be a spectator, bring a chair and or a blanket.

Ash Wednesday

2008-02-06T09:33:00.000-06:00

The following is from the Book of Common Prayer for Ash Wednesday:

Dear People of God:
The first Christians observed with great devotion the days of our Lord's passion and resurrection, and it became the custom of the Church to prepare for them by a season of penitence and fasting. This season of Lent provided a time in which converts to the faith were prepared for Holy Baptism. It was also a time when those who, because of notorious sins, had been separated from the body of the faithful were reconciled by penitence and forgiveness, and restored to the fellowship of the Church. Thereby, the whole congregation was put in mind of the message of pardon and absolution set forth in the Gospel of our Savior, and of the need which all Christians continually have to renew their repentance and faith.
I invite you, therefore, in the name of the Church, to the observance of a holy Lent, by self-examination and repentance; by prayer, fasting, and self-denial; and by reading and meditating on God's holy Word. And, to make a right beginning of repentance, and as a mark of our mortal nature, let us now kneel before the Lord, our maker and redeemer.

May God continually remind us of the great gift Christ has given us.

What would you suggest?

2008-02-05T08:50:00.000-06:00

This came from a blog I read often entiled Journeys In Between by Matt Stone. I just had to share it.

Bowling Night

2008-02-04T10:50:00.000-06:00

What: Show off your bowling skills for the crew.

When: Saturday, February 9th at 8:00 PM

Where: Allen Bowl off of Highway 5.

Info: Call if you are having trouble finding us: 214-208-9944.

InRoads Gulf Coast Mission Trip

2008-01-30T12:45:00.000-06:00

What: Serving people in the Gulf Coast of Mississippi by rebuilding homes. The partnering organization who we will be serving with is Lagniappe Presbyterian Church.

When: May 29th (leaving early) through June 1st (arriving in McKinney late)

Cost: $250

Deadline: If you would like to go, please send a deposit of $50 to FBC by February 22nd. Make the check out to First Baptist McKinney and in the memo line write: InRoads Gulf Cost Trip.

For more information: If you have questions, please email John Shapiro.

I Have A Dream...

2008-01-28T16:52:00.000-06:00

We have been encouraged to dream this past month. I would like to share mine with you.

I have a dream that my family will be a place where we grow in our love for Christ and understand God’s dreams for us. That we will be welcoming to those around us and known as followers of Christ who can be trusted.

I have a dream that we will create a community where others feel loved and valued. A community where men and women, boys and girls, singles and married couples can grow confident in their walk with Christ and their calling to serve Him passionately. A community where people are embracing the fullness that God has for them now, not waiting for a stage or form of life.

I have a dream that we will create a community where others can understand how they can deepen their relationship to one another through following and obeying Christ in every decision…where lives are seen in the context of the world rather than in the expectation of some American fairy tale…where there would be a foundational understanding of God’s working through the history of His people from Adam to today, and that we are stewards of a wonderful history and a incredible future.

I have a dream of a community where families can raise children to not just be good, or well behaved, but Christ centered…where the freedom to pursue the uniqueness of the body is honored rather than stifled…where parents see the very act of raising children as a means to help the world know about God’s Son…where there is fun and joy in following after Christ wholeheartedly.

I have a dream that God will use me help others understand Him better. I have a dream that I one day hear, “Well done, good and faithful servant...enter into the joy of your master.”

What does Hosanna mean?

2008-01-28T10:50:00.000-06:00

The word HOSANNA is an expression meaning ‘Save, I (we) pray.” Psalm 118:25 was commonly used in the Feast of Tabernacles and was filled with messianic expectations of deliverance. This fact highlights that those who shouted this expression to Jesus on his entry into Jerusalem (Mathew 21:1-10), before his crucifixion, where hoping for a political deliverance. The saving and deliverance they needed was accomplished through a death rather than a political revolt.

Band of Bros/Squad of Sistas

2008-01-22T09:23:00.000-06:00

What: Dinner together (boys and girls)
Boys: Playing Pool
Girls:Shopping
When: Saturday, January 26th at 6:00 PM
Where: Stonbriar Mall
Info: After dinner, boys will go over to Dave and Busters and play pool and the girls will go shopping.

Step into Africa

2008-01-16T14:49:00.000-06:00

How do you get thousands of people to have a deeply moving oversea experience while never leaving McKinney? The answer is a World Vision Experience entitled “Step Into Africa: AIDS Experience.” This experience will be here at FBC on February 22nd-25th. Click “Step Into Africa” to find out more. Because of the true life situations, the content is not suitable for children under 12 years old.

Two More Events for January

2008-01-14T08:37:00.000-06:00

Mountain Biking at Erwin

When: January 19 at 2:00 PM
Where: Erwin Park
Directions: Take US75 to McKinney. Take exit 41 (Highway 380). Go west on 380 for about 2.5 miles. Turn right onto State Road 1461 (Lake Forest). Turn right onto CR-162 (this is a sign for Erwin Park). CR-162 is very short. Turn right onto CR164. Proceed .9 miles to CR-1006. Turn left onto CR-1006. Erwin Park entrance is down this road on your right. Enter the park. When the road splits, turn left. Pass the first parking area on your right. Park on the pavement near the pecan grove/pavillion. The trail head is down the road on your right. The kiosk mark the trail head.
Info: Call if you have trouble finding the place: 214.208.9944

Band of Bros/Squad of Sistas

What: Dinner together (boys and girls)
Boys: Playing Pool
Girls:Shopping
When: Saturday, January 26th at 6:00 PM
Where: Stonbriar Mall
Info: After dinner, boys will go over to Dave and Busters and play pool and the girls will go shopping.