Women's Ministry Events

There are several Bible Studies coming up this summer for the girls.


Click HERE for details.

There is also the Women's Retreat Breathe A Spirit of Fresh Prayer October 21& 22 in Grapevine. You can register for the event HERE.

Into the Fire Bible Study

So a few months ago, Brett led a group of guys in the Equipping U series, Into the Fire. The concept was for the guys to fellowship around the grill, where Brett would bring God's word. Bobby really enjoyed it and took some pictures on one of their last times together.

Cinco De Mayo

We had our annual Cinco De Mayo party at Tyler & Lauren's house. The piñata made a return, but it didn't last very long!

Save the Date- Marriage Retreat Weekend

When: July 15-17, 2011

Get there around 6:00 on Friday, leave after lunch on Sunday.

Where:  The Texas Star in Weatherford

How much: $100/person. This includes 2 nights and all your meals during your stay.

We will be staying in the dorms. Guys in one dorm, girls in the other.

Be on the lookout for an evite soon with more details.

The Secret to Contentment

Webster's dictionary defines contented as feeling or showing satisfaction with one's possessions, status, or situation. 


Seems pretty easy I think! But in reality, after hearing Pastor John preach about this, it appears I was not very content with my life. I want this or I want that. I don't think a day goes by that I don't list off a few things that could make my life better: more clothes or shoes, new things for the house, losing weight, having kids, more money in the checking account, more time, the list could go on and on. 


Notice I said things...can these things really make my life complete? Why can't I be happy with exactly what God has chosen to bless me with? Society tells me I shouldn't be; I need a newer car, a nicer house, more clothes in my closet, more jewelry, and to go along with all that, more debt! So that sermon has led me to open my eyes everyday to a life that I can be content with. And every morning, I pray to my wonderful Father to help me be content with the life He picked out for me! 


I loved the 2 myths about discontentment! Discontentment is NOT fixed by possessions. Buying more stuff does not make me happy in the long run. I think in general, it turns out to be the opposite. I am happy for awhile, but then I need something else to make me happy again. 


I leave you with the top 10 ways to be content:


1. Trust God.


2. Jesus comes & stays. (He does not come and then leave us) 


3. Stuff isn't big enough to fill my soul. Nothing else but Jesus can satisfy me.


4. Money doesn't own me, I own my money. “No one can serve two masters. Either you will hate the one and love the other, or you will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money." Matt 6:24


5. Learn the difference between NEEDS and WANTS


6. I will NEVER have all that I want, unless all that I want is Jesus!


7. God is faithful.


8. He watches over me.


9. Be thankful for what I have, don't think "the next one will...."


10. Learn to know Jesus. 


I love this verse that he gave: 1 Tim 6:7 "For we brought nothing into the world, and we can take nothing out of it." Kind of puts things in perspective huh?   




If I'm not content with what I have 2 things are possible.


1. I can wander from my faith. This is a huge deal! Being discontent can actually separate me from my God!


2. I can pierce myself with many sorrows, many disappointments.


So my goal for myself, and each of you, is be content with every day that God has given you. Be content if everything God has (or has not) given you. It's so easy to say this when times are good, when things are easy. When times are hard remember Paul in prison saying: "I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me." 

Cinco De Mayo Party

Just a reminder:

Cinco De Mayo Party at The Self's House @ 5:00 pm

Bring $15 to help with the catering.

Hope to see you all there!

Verse of the Week

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified: do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." ~Joshua 1:9~

CHRIS TOMLIN -- HOW GREAT IS OUR GOD (HD version)

Verse of the Week

"Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9

Have a great week Rolling Stoners!

Cardboard Testimonies at First Irving

Mission South Irving

This is from First Irving Website about MSI:

WHAT IS MISSION SOUTH IRVING or MSI?
MSI is a brand new idea at First Irving, and hopefully, a new movement and expression of faith for us as a faith family. MSI is a church-wide effort of First Irving to impact our city with the Gospel of Jesus, for the Glory of Jesus. We will be focusing an entire week of ‘missions’ in the area right around our church. The Irving Missionaries who sign up for the entire week will be sleeping in the church, eating meals together, praying together, sharing the gospel, helping the poor, giving away Bibles, serving our community, cleaning local parks, helping widows and single mothers, all in an effort to make Jesus the most famous name in South Irving.

WHY MSI?
God told Jeremiah in Jer 29:7, “But seek the welfare of the city where I have sent you into exile, and pray to the Lord on its behalf, for in its welfare you will find your welfare.” We believe South Irving should be a better place, because First Irving is there. There are really 2 reasons for MSI. First, we want to serve our city in a very tangible way by serving the community and needy people within the community in the name of Jesus. Second, we want to empower the people of the First Irving Family to live a life of constant mission. We want to encourage each of us to grasp our responsibility to share the gospel with joy and love. This starts in our city.

WHEN IS MSI?
The formal aspect of MSI will be March 13 – 19, 2011. This is spring break for all the local schools, so we hope to get First Irving students involved, and also share the gospel with local kids who are on a break from school.

WHO CAN BE INVOLVED?
Anyone and everyone. There is no age limit to MSI. If you want to serve and share the gospel, we would love to have you.

You can also be involved by hosting an open house the during the week of MSI! For ideas and details CLICK HERE for the Word Document.

HOW DO I SIGN UP?
Click HERE, to register online.

If you are interested in opening your home for the Open House party, please let Tyler or Brett know. We will discuss this more on Sunday morning.

Verse of the Week

"Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed." Proverbs 16:3

Got a plan? An Idea? Talk it over with God, I bet He'd love to hear it!

A Night of Psalms

You can find more information HERE. We hope to see everyone there! Don't forget to fill your bag with nonperishable food items.

Verse of the Week

"I am my beloved's and my beloved is mine..." Song of Solomon 6:3

Happy Valentine's Rolling Stoners! Take some time today (if not every day!) to let your handsome husband or beautiful bride how much you love them.

Valentine's Day Party

We had a great time at the Valentine's Day Party! There was so much good food and desserts and conversation. It was great just hanging out and getting to know each other better. The main purpose was Project Agape, and we met our goal of 100 baggies to send with the SEALs team to the homeless. Way to go Rolling Stones group!

I hope you each have a great Valentine's Day tomorrow, and a fabulous week!

Verse of the Week

"Avoid godless chatter, because those who indulge in it will become more and more ungodly." 2 Timothy 2:16

Hmmm....so even we think that harmless gossip at work is okay, the Truth says it is NOT. Don't be pulled into this easy sin.

Have a great week Rolling Stoners!

Verse of the Week

"Don't fret or worry. Instead of worrying, pray. Let petitions and praises shape your worries into prayers, letting God know your concerns. Before you know it, a sense of God's wholeness, everything coming together for good, will come and settle you down. It's wonderful what happens when Christ displaces worry at the center of your life." Philippians 4:6-7 The Message

One of my favorite verses! Why do we worry about things? Because that's what we do best. So next time you catch yourself worrying about something...PRAY!

Have a great week Rolling Stoners! :-)

Verse of the Week

“So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets.” - Matthew 7:12

Wow! If that's not plain as day, I don't know what is?! I teach at a public school, and I still teach my kids this everyday! So....as the Golden Rule says...Do unto others as you would have them do unto you!

Have a great week Rolling Stoners!!

Rolling Stone Christmas Party: December 16, 2010

New Year, New Goals

We all look forward to a new year, and an opportunity to better ourselves. I'm not a big resolutions person, but I always try to take a look at my life and see if it truly reflects how God would want me to be. Though one resolution is to take better care of this blog. If you come across anything you want to add, please email me at MBL6613@gmail.com , I would LOVE some material to put on here.

I hope each one of you is able to slow down, make time for your beloveds, and especially make time to grow and deepen your relationship with our Father. It amazes me every day, that He wants to hear from me!

We have been talking about generosity in ABF with Brett and Tyler leading the way. God has been so generous with me. His patience, His protection, His compassion, His pursuit of me. I am definitely thankful for the last one!

A few upcoming events:

January 29th: Women's Birthday Celebration @ 10AM. Tickets are $8 each.

February 12th: Valentine's Day party @ The Leidner's. We will be bringing different toiletries to pack up for the SEALs mission team.

March 18th: This is the neighborhood party that Pastor John was talking about to wrap up Mission South Irving. Anyone want to volunteer their house and neighbors???

Care Groups:

Since our class is becoming so big, Care Group Leaders, please make sure you are scheduling events with your groups.

Baby/Wedding Showers:

This will be left up to each individual care group. The ABF will still schedule meals for after babies are born.

Equipping U starts Sunday Jan 23. You can find out more information HERE .