First Baptist Irving

Nearly-Wed and Newlywed Couples

Thursday, May 31, 2012

Luau Party

When: Saturday June 30th 6-9pm
Pre-Event: Smoke the Pig- Friday June 29th @ 6pm

Where: Cameron & Lauren's Apartment Complex
1124 Hidden Ridge Irving,TX 75038

Please see the email Tyler sent out regarding items to bring. We need lots of fun Luau games and decorations if anyone has any.

Wednesday, May 30, 2012

Tonight!!

Sorry for the short notice, but don't forget the Sirkels and the Browns are speaking tonight at 6:15. Hope you can make it!!

Rolling Stones Baby Shower

We have so many new babies about to be delivered to us so, there is just one thing to do...celebrate! We will be hosting a couples shower for Mrs. Lauren Brown, Mrs. Melissa Leidner, Mrs. Rachel Ledbetter, and Mrs. Becky Uhles! When you RSVP you will be given the name of one of these four girls and where they are registered. You will need only to buy one gift card and a sweet note for that one girl to bless at the shower. We can't wait to shower these girls with love!  Oh and don't worry there will be plenty of food!  

Please see Lauren Self if you would like to help in any way. 

When: 
Sunday, June 10 from 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Where:
 Our ABF classroom

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Marriage Tip Monday

It's been said that a married couple's bedroom should be reserved for 2 purposes only...the 2 important "S's" - Sleeping and...you know the other one!  If you watch TV, read, eat, or allow your children or pets in your bedroom, try going without these for one week and replace them with the 2 "S's."  You might find that this simple change will increase your energy, intimacy, and refreshment.

From Union 28

Monday, May 21, 2012

Marriage Tip Monday

Seven Ways to Splurge on your Spouse: Part 7

(From Crosswalk.com)

Pour it On --  There's nothing like extending grace when your spouse deserved a lecture instead. I'll never forget the day I opened up another notice by mail of a red-light traffic violation. The others had just been cleared from my record. My face went white and my husband, upon realizing what it was, shook his head in resignation and handed over a rebate check he had just endorsed which would now be applied to my latest ticket!  I stood there stunned at his composure, and humbled. I knew that my reaction toward him (if he had been the one receiving the fine) wouldn't have been nearly as gracious as his toward me.  I learned that day what it really means to receive undeserved kindness.  

 
To splurge on each other is to show God's incredible love toward your spouse as He has shown it to you. You can lavish each other with love, patience, kindness, gentleness, trust, forgiveness, and understanding. To cultivate a closer connection between the two of you, splurge on each other - and love each other - as God loves you. 

Monday, May 14, 2012

Marriage Tip Monday

Seven Ways to Splurge on your Spouse: Part 6

(From Crosswalk.com)

Give it Up -- How long has it been since your husband or wife had a day off to themselves? Try giving up something you need to do to offer your spouse some much needed time to relax or work on a project they've really wanted to complete. Take the kids for an evening or take back the "to do" list on a Saturday and say "this one's yours…do whatever you want to do and enjoy it as a gift from me."

Monday, May 7, 2012

Marriage Tip Monday

Seven Ways to Splurge on your Spouse: Part 5

(From Crosswalk.com)

Whip it up -- It's been said that the quickest way to a man's heart is through his stomach. But cooking for your wife might melt her heart as well. Plan an evening to whip up your spouse's favorite dish or dessert. It's a wonderful way to say: "You were worth the time this took to prepare."

Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Galatians Homework

We will cover Galatians 4:1-10 on Sunday

"What I am saying is that as long as an heir is underage, he is no different from a slave, although he owns the whole estate. The heir is subject to guardians and trustees until the time set by his father. So also, when we were underage, we were in slavery under the elemental spiritual forces[a] of the world. But when the set time had fully come, God sent his Son, born of a woman, born under the law, to redeem those under the law, that we might receive adoption to sonship.[b] Because you are his sons, God sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, the Spirit who calls out, “Abba,[c] Father.” So you are no longer a slave, but God’s child; and since you are his child, God has made you also an heir.

Paul’s Concern for the Galatians

Formerly, when you did not know God, you were slaves to those who by nature are not gods. But now that you know God—or rather are known by God —how is it that you are turning back to those weak and miserable forces[d]? Do you wish to be enslaved by them all over again? 10 You are observing special days and months and seasons and years!"

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Jimmy Needham Concert

Don't forget this Friday @ 7:30 pm