Marriage

Our Church, Browncroft Community Church, has started a new series all about Marriage...

Sermon Schedule
2.22 / it’s biblical
3.1 / it’s difficult
3.8 / panel discussion
3.15 / it’s worth it

Why Marriage?
It's a question an increasing number of people are asking. Why get married when so many marriages around me are failing? Why stay in a marriage that has long since lost its love? Does the idea of husband and wife still matter today?

This question, which sounds very contemporary, is actually one of the oldest questions we have. It's tied to the meaning of creation, the nature of God and the purpose of life. this series we hope to take a hard look at this so-called holy union and seek to recover the "why" that seems to be lost to so many. Whether single or married, I hope you will open your heart and your mind to re-asking what might be the most important question of our time.

Guest Speakers:
- Dr. Jack Connell, Vice President Northeastern Seminary
- John and Mitzi Arellano, marriage & family counselors

Events During the series:

2.25 / Prayer Gathering @ 7 pm in sanctuary
[prayer for the marriages that will be touched during this series]

2.28 / Fireproof Movie Night @ 6:30 pm (1 hour 58 min)
[movie in sanctuary / dessert provided after the film / childcare will
be offered 6:15-9:00 pm, suggested donation for childcare: $5-7]

3.1 - 4.5 / Fireproof Marriage Enrichment Class (6 weeks)
[sundays, 11:15 am in fellowship hall/ comfortable class environment]
Learn more - click here

If you want to listen to any of the Seromons online, you can! If you want to join Kris and I at any of the above just let us know.

Here is another interesting blog on Marriage: Designing Marriage.

How I Define "Love" In My Marriage
"Sacrifice" Has An Expiration Date

To get something you never had...

This is a great email that I received today and I wanted to pass it along, but I am NOT a fan of "Forwards." Thank you Aunt Ginny!

To get something you never had, you have to do something you never did.
When God takes something from your grasp, He's not punishing you, but merely
opening your hands to receive something better. Concentrate on this
sentence... The will of God will never take you where the Grace of God will
not protect you. Something good will happen to you today; something that
you have been waiting to hear.

LET'S DO THIS
JUST 19 WORDS

GOD OUR FATHER,
WALK THROUGH MY HOUSE
AND TAKE AWAY ALL MY WORRIES AND ILLNESSES;
AND PLEASE WATCH OVER AND HEAL MY FAMILY
IN JESUS ' NAME. AMEN

This prayer is so powerful.

We know that God makes all things work together for the good of those
who love Him and are chosen to be a part of His plan.
Romans 8:28

We NEED an IKEA!

OK all of you Western New Yorkers...
maybe if we work together we can get an IKEA right here in WNY.
Then we will not be making the trip to Canada or Pittsburgh or any other state for that matter.
Sign the Petition online to Bring an IKEA right here in Western New York!

Valentine's Day dates!

Valentine's Day 2009 was super fun.

The day started off with chocolate covered strawberries for breakfast. and a few gifts.


Mason - a trainer volleyball and volleyball clothes for his Build-A-Bear
Anna- a trainer volleyball , and A WebKinz the love monkey, Annie.
Kris - Merrill gortex hiking shoes, and Wii Boom Blox game
Tricia - Nike Shirt "Strong Beautiful me" and Beautiful Topaz ring and Topaz earrings.
Then Mason and I headed out for our date...Kid's Fest, Chuck E Cheese, Toys-R-Us, Target and home to build Legos!

Anna and Kris also headed out for their date...Build-A-Bear, Friendly's, and Claire's for some fashion shopping.

After we all returned home we headed back out...Mason and Anna went to "Parents Night Out" at the YMCA from 6-9pm, while Kris and I had a relaxing dinner at Pane Vino.
We had a glass of Pino Noir and I ate Anthony Chicken and Kris had Veal Giuseppe.

An Ellen Moment...

I love this little video clip, take a minute to laugh today...
I love Jesus, but I drink a little.

The World Champion Pittsburgh Steelers

Dad - I am glad your team won the Super Bowl. Congrats!

Steeler Ladies

All the steeler ladies (7x) Now put your hands up

I wear black and gold - don't fit your mold - of what a lady should be
I live football, I yell at bad calls, wear Dad's Bradshaw jersey
I was raised this way, know every play, don't get me on the offensive
Look at me now, got my terrible towel, don't care if it's 3 degrees

Gonna win it and they're gonna put a ring on it
Gonna win it and they're gonna put a ring on it
In the superbowl, the Steelers will be bringin' it
Gonna win it and they're gonna put a ring on it

Here we go, oh oh ohhh oh, oh oh, oh oh oh (2x)

Gonna win it and they're gonna put a ring on it
Gonna win it and they're gonna put a ring on it
In the superbowl, the Steelers will be bringin' it
Gonna win it and they're gonna put a ring on it

Yes we can, we got Big Ben, Farrior, Miller and Reed
Holmes & Hampton, you know Tomlin came prepared to lead
Hines Ward grinnin', Willie spinnin', Lebeau is on a mission
Polamalu is gonna come through with another Super Bowl trophy

Gonna win it and they're gonna put a ring on it
Gonna win it and they're gonna put a ring on it
In the superbowl, the Steelers will be bringin' it
Gonna win it and they're gonna put a ring on it

Here we go, oh oh ohhh oh, oh oh, oh oh oh (2x)

Gonna win it and they're gonna put a ring on it
Gonna win it and they're gonna put a ring on it
In the superbowl, the Steelers will be bringin' it
Gonna win it and they're gonna put a ring on it

Here we go, oh oh ohhh oh, oh oh, oh oh oh (2x)

Don't you know we are champions of the world- see history unfurl
what we are plus what we were, makes us Pittsburgh
We're the team that takes the lead and makes you believe
in the destiny and the legacy of the Steel City and beyond!
It gets into your heart, it's a feeling all our own
We're back on the throne, with one for the other thumb

All the Steeler ladies (7x), Now put your hands up

Here we go, oh oh ohhh oh, oh oh, oh oh oh (2x)

Gonna win it and they're gonna put a ring on it
Gonna win it and they're gonna put a ring on it
In the superbowl, the Steelers will be bringin' it
Gonna win it and they're gonna put a ring on it

Gonna win it and they're gonna put a ring on it
Gonna win it and they're gonna put a ring on it
In the superbowl, the Steelers will be bringin' it
Gonna win it and they're gonna put a ring on it

HERE WE GO!

"Steeler Ladies" is a parody of Beyoncé's "Single Ladies"
conceptualized and written by Christine Nangle, co-written and performed by Addi Twigg,
recorded and produced by Sean G. Donaldson.