Upcoming socials

I know that no one reads this anymore...but is the main problem that it isn't getting updated? Or do we not have any blog readers anymore?

January 5 Post-Christmas Social with the always Wacky-Tacky Gift Exchange

January 26 Baby shower for Becky

Also coming up at Grace

December 14 and 15 Christmas Program

Directory is back online

Just wanted to let everybody know that the directory is back online. For those who don't know, the address location is on the back of your latest class directory. I don't think that it is very different than the latest paper copy, however, there is also a smaller, simpler class list that doesn't contain pictures, birthdays or anniversaries.

So, it is there for all of you geeks like us who prefer something online or just need a second copy (or a simpler copy). If you don't have a copy of the most current directory, you can call us for the URL or we'll see you on Sunday.

Sweeter than Chocolate

Emma Nicole Poole

joined Jen and Glen

on March 28, 2007

Emma was 6lbs and 14oz

and 19 inches long.

Congratulations to the proud parents and big sister Hannah!

Spicy Romance

Join your Marriage Matters Community to celebrate…

Spicy Romance!

Be prepared to be lavished with great Mexican food, fellowship and fun in a comfortable, romantic atmosphere.

Saturday, March 3, 2007, 5 to 9 p.m.

Pradera Community Center

Corner of Bayou Gulch Road & Craftsman Drive Parker, CO 80134

DIRECTIONS: From Lincoln and I-25 -- Take Lincoln East to Parker Road. Turn right at Parker Road. Go approximately 5-6 miles south. Turn right (west) at Bayou Gulch Road (Ponderosa High School is on the east side). Go about 1 mile, then turn left (south) on Crafstman Drive. You should be able to see the lighted club house to your left. Go a couple hundred feet, turn left into parking lot. (Call Ryan’s cell phone at 303-263-0320 if you get lost!)

Cost $30 per couple

(make checks payable to Glen Poole)

Don’t let $$$ be an issue. There are scholarships available!

Questions? Please call Brandon & Holly

Girls are Sweeter than Chocolate!

Please join us for a baby shower honoring

Jennifer Poole

February 24, 2007

10 AM - Noon

at Jennifer Bearman's home

18495 E. Columbia Circle, Aurora

2007 Men's Retreat

Hey men of Marriage Matters! The annual Men's Retreat is upon us again. If you haven't already signed up, go check out the info here. If you would like to sign up, let me (Brandon) know ASAP!

For those of you already signed up, there's a lot to look forward to. Here's a list of things you should plan on bringing:

Mandatory Items
1. Bible
2. Junk food / beverages to share
3. A pillow doused in your wife's perfume

Optional Items
1. Underwear
2. Musical instruments to play worship (e.g. guitar, harmonica, empty 5-gal bucket, didjeradoo)
3. Additional blankets, pillows, sleeping bags as desired (YMCA provides enough though)
4. Clothing for recreational activities

Many recreational activities will be available so plan to bring appropriate clothing if you wish to recreate with other men.

WHAT IS THE CRACK?
Much like The Matrix, no one can be told, you have to see it for yourself. I will be leading a group of men through The Crack again this year. If you want to participate, please remember to bring the following gear:

1. Grungy clothes that can make friends with abrasive granite
2. Flashlight or headlamp
3. Sturdy shoes that can also withstand abrasive granite
4. Gloves for warmth (don't bring your $60 ski gloves!)
5. Several layers including thermal underwear in case it's cold

The tour through the crack will occur regardless of the weather conditions so please come prepared.

Authentic Fellowship

What points of discussion did you find interesting in the class discussion last Sunday (the 28th) as we started discussing the Authentic Fellowship article?

(Part of this question comes from the fact that I wasn't there and didn't get to participate in the introduction lesson.)

Where's God in this mess?

Last week, we started a study based on an interview with Mike Yaconelli. (If you would like to re-read the article, it was emailed to the class this afternoon.)

What do you like about this article? What do you not like about this article? Did you get any insight from our discussion in class last Sunday?

(Feel free to also comment on other people's comments on this post as well.)