Good News & Saturday Workday

We were holding up on this email as long as we could so we could share some good news with you…

Waterbrook Bible Fellowship can officially open the doors to our new 507 Ministry Center and Offices!!! Praise the Lord!

We secured approval on occupancy today for the 507. There are a few more hoops to jump through before the process is completely closed, but we now have permission to take up residence for our offices and begin ministry activity on our new property. It has been a crazy week of activity at the ministry center with many people involved. We appreciate each one of you who has showed up to help in some way or has been praying for us along the journey. But, the work isn’t finished, in fact, now we have to finish the move! So, we’re asking for your help again tomorrow. We need to move our final boxes and equipment from the former (I love the sound of that) offices on Birmingham Street and into the new 507 building. We also have to give the ministry center a big cleaning to put it into operational condition. We have some additional jobs to do around the place yet. There’s something for everyone and we need your help Saturday, January 30th from 9:00 am until whenever we’re done. If you know you can make it, let me know by replying to MY email address (not to this email). My address is Jeff.Denton@Waterbrook.org Thanks! We need trucks to haul a few more items and some healthy lifters.

The reason we need it cleaned tomorrow is because we’re having our first official activity on Sunday. It’s the Newcomer’s Lunch with pastors on Sunday after church. What a great way to put the building into use, by hosting people new to Waterbrook and letting them know the “Next Steps” of involvement. Then, Tuesday we’re hosting a prayer meeting in the morning for local pastors who have been praying for our church family through our land purchase and city approvals. These pastors will be praying on site for the ministry that God will use us for. What a blessing! In February we’ve also scheduled a Splash worker training, an elder/staff retreat, and the new Wednesday parenting class. We won’t let this new building sit idle, so we need to get it ready to hit the ground running this weekend.

Sunday is going to be great at Waterbrook as we worship at Dodd Elementary. We’ll start the day at 9:30 with the Annual Congregational Meeting. We’ll be covering the 2010 budget, financing for the next building project (Phase 2), some changes to the bylaws, an update on the new building project, and the affirmation of the elders for 2010. PLUS, we’ll have snacks we can enjoy with fellowship after the meeting; that is if you bring some finger food items to share. Our 10:45 worship service will follow with a dynamic time of worship in song with Pastor Don and the music team. I’m really looking forward to a sermon series Stephen will be starting this Sunday. He’s going to pick up the rest of the story of Joshua from last fall when he did Joshua 1-5. It’s an appropriate time to jump into chapters 6 and following as we take up occupancy of our own new land. I hope you’ll be there Sunday morning.

We’re extremely grateful to God for all the new people He’s been bringing to Waterbrook recently. This has created a wonderful problem…we have a bunch of babies! New young families are bringing their youngsters with them and we’re needing more workers. Please let Pastor Don Moore or Carolyn Russell know if you’d like to help out in the nursery once a month.

IMPORTANT NOTE about the new 507 Center: All the locks have now been changed. If you have a key that’s worked previously, you may toss it out. Contact the office if you think you need a key. BUT, we also have a new ALARM in place. Contact the office for alarm procedures if you’re going to need to enter or leave when other people are not present at the ministry center.

We’re also looking for a nice little coffee table or night stand type table for the reception area. Let us know if you’re got one available. It’s a dark wood area.

PRAYER ITEM: If you haven’t heard, Kathy Hume’s own Aunt Kathy went home to be with the Lord this week. Please keep Kathy and her entire extended family in your prayers during this time of loss.

It’s been a week of ups and downs, with many wonderful blessings along the way. I’m so glad you’re part of our Waterbrook family. I hope to see you Saturday morning at the 507, if not, I’ll see you Sunday morning at Dodd Elementary.

Wishing you God’s best!

Jeff

Pastor Jeff Denton
Waterbrook Bible Fellowship

INTERVENTION: “A Moment of Hope” January 24th

Please view the video of the of the sermon on the topic “INTERVENTION: A Moment of Hope”” what the bible says about anger, with Pastor Jeff Denton.

Audio

Sermon on January 24, 2010 <– Click to listen to the sermon.

INTERVENTION: “A Moment of Hope” January 17th

Please view the video of the of the sermon on the topic “INTERVENTION: A Moment of Hope”” what the bible says about anger, with Pastor Jeff Denton.

Audio

Sermon on January 10, 2010 <– Click to listen to the sermon.

INTERVENTION: “A Moment of Hope” January 10th

Please view the video of the of the sermon on the topic “INTERVENTION: A Moment of Hope”” what the bible says about depression, with Pastor Jeff Denton.

Audio

Sermon on January 10, 2010 <– Click to listen to the sermon.

Messy People – January 3rd

Please view the video of the of the sermon on the topic “Messy People… Why bother?” with Pastor Jeff Denton.

Audio

Sermon on January 3, 2010 <– Click to listen to the sermon.

Finishing Strong – December 27th

Please view the video of the of the sermon on the topic “Finishing Strong” a look at a 2 Timonthy 4:1-22 with Pastor Stephen Bramer.

Audio

Sermon on December 27,2009 <– Click to listen to the sermon.

I Told You So – Christmas 2009 – December 20th

Please view the video of the of the sermon on the topic “I Told You So” a look at a different Old Testament prophecy that points to the coming Messiah with Pastor Jeff Denton.

Audio

Sermon on December 20,2009 <– Click to listen to the sermon.

Intervention Series Notes Online Here

Depression, Anger and Fear and three emotional conditions that come with self-condemnation. We assume others are judging us, and sometimes they are. During our three-week series, “INTERVENTION: A Moment of Hope,” we’ll be looking at what God has to say about these situations. Should we expect people to pull themselves up by their bootstraps and move on with life? This series is intended to help us know we’re not alone in our struggles. These issues are common, not uncommon, in the church. We can also help one another through the healing process. Join us and you may experience your own “INTERVENTION: A Moment of Hope.”

Notes on FEAR & VICTORY for the week of January 24, 2010

Here is the sermon outline and article for “Fear” on January 24, 2010 -> BulletinNotes-FEAR_01-24-10

Small Group Discussion Questions are available for download HERE -> Discussion Guide #3- Fear_PARTICIPANT VERSION  (Leader’s Guide for these questions is available by contacting Pastor Jeff or the church office.)

Here are the Locations of this week’s small group gatherings. Please feel welcome to join any of these groups for more discussion on the sermon from January 24th. These groups meet the week of January 24-30:

TODAY (Sunday) at 4:00 pm – James & Elizabeth Smith home (6905 Shamrock Court, Garland – 972–675–9891)
TODAY (Sunday) at 5:00 pm – Rob & Barb Richardson home (5319 Miles Road, Sachse – 214–695–6230)
TODAY (Sunday) at 5:30 pm - Odie & Kathy Hume home (1601 Kennedy, Wylie – 972–429–7537)
WEDNESDAY at 7:00 pm – Bos & Marge Bosley home (221 Martin Street, Wylie – 214–794–4263)

GROUPS FOR WOMEN ONLY
TUESDAY at 7:00 pm – Gale Ransom home (710 Lochness Lane, Garland – 972–495–9856)
WEDNESDAY at 9:30 am – Vickie Heath home (4901 Firewheel Drive, Garland – 972–496–9487)
THURSDAY at 8:00 pm – Christy Carnefix home (6126 Hillcrest Drive, Sachse – 972–429–6063)

Notes on ANGER & FORGIVENESS for the week of January 17, 2010

Here is the sermon outline and article for “Anger” on January 17, 2010 -> Bulletin Notes & Article on ANGER 01-17-10

Small Group Discussion Questions are available for download HERE -> Discussion Guide #2 – Anger_PARTICIPANT VERSION  (Leader’s Guide for these questions is available by contacting Pastor Jeff or the church office.)

A good article on FORGIVENESS is available HERE -> Forgiveness-Power-That-Heals_D-Innes_article _2_

This is a good guide to use when praying to forgive yourself and other people. ->Portions on Forgiveness.

This is a good prayer guide from Sylvia Gunter on praying for forgiveness regarding parents or a spouse. -> Prayers to Forgive Mom-Dad-Husband.

Here are the Locations of this week’s small group gatherings. Please feel welcome to join any of these groups for more discussion on the sermon from January 17th. This groups meet the week of January 17-23:

TODAY (Sunday) at 4:00 pm – Gus & Terri Beckham home (2121 Meadowview Drive, Garland – 972–278–2705)
TODAY (Sunday) at 5:00 pm – Rob & Barb Richardson home (5319 Miles Road, Sachse – 214–695–6230)
TODAY (Sunday) at 5:30 pm – Mark & Noelle Massey home (5317 Smithfield Court, Sachse – 214–769–3117)
WEDNESDAY at 7:00 pm – Bos & Marge Bosley home (221 Martin Street, Wylie – 214–794–4263)

GROUPS FOR WOMEN ONLY
TUESDAY at 7:00 pm – Gale Ransom home (710 Lochness Lane, Garland – 972–495–9856)
WEDNESDAY at 9:30 am – Vickie Heath home (4901 Firewheel Drive, Garland – 972–496–9487)
THURSDAY at 8:00 pm - Deana Denton home (1320 Canyon Creek Drive, Wylie – 972–429–0172)

Notes on DEPRESSION & HOPE for the week of January 10, 2010

Here is the sermon outline and article for “Depression” on January 10, 2010 -> (Hopelessness-Depression Notes and Article)

Download the small group discussion questions -> Discussion Guide #1 – Depression_PARTICIPANT Discussion Questions.

Leader discussion guides are available on request from Pastor Jeff Denton or the church office.

We hope you’ll join one of the following discussion groups to discuss this week’s sermon. Here’s the schedule for this week 1/10/10:

TODAY (Sunday) at 4:00 pm – Bert & Bertha Schmiesing home (507 Whittle Way, Rockwall – 972–771–5272)
TODAY (Sunday) at 5:00 pm – Rob & Barb Richardson home (5319 Miles Road, Sachse – 214–695–6230)
TODAY (Sunday) at 5:30 pm – Mark & Noelle Massey home (5317 Smithfield Court, Sachse – 214–769–3117)
TUESDAY at 7:00 pm – Bos & Marge Bosley home (221 Martin Street, Wylie – 214–794–4263)

GROUPS FOR WOMEN ONLY
Tuesday at 7:00 pm – Gale Ransom home (710 Lochness Lane, Garland – 972–495–9856)
Wednesday at 9:30 am – Vickie Heath home (4901 Firewheel Drive, Garland – 972–496–9487)
Thursday at 8:00 pm – Christy Carnefix home (6126 Hillcrest Drive, Sachse – 972–429–6063)

Believe Conference

Title: Believe Conference
Location: Arlington
Link out: Click here
Description: 7th & 8th grade students will love this ROCKIN\’ conference exclusively for Jr. High students. Jurdens are coordinating this event, so get registered and GET READY!
Start Date: 2010-03-19
End Date: 2010-03-20

SuperStart Conference

Title: SuperStart Conference
Location: Arlington
Link out: Click here
Description: The BEST conference event ever designed specifically for 4th, 5th & 6th grade students! Pastor Jeff & Deana Denton will be hosting and transporting students to the event. It goes from Friday evening through Saturday evening. It\’s a BLAST! Be sure to sign up quickly with Miss Trona or the Dentons.
Start Date: 2010-02-12
Start Time: 14:00
End Date: 2010-02-13
End Time: 21:00

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