Dave Ramsey has a lot to say about a lot of things, both financial and spiritual. This article on his web site is important reading during this election season.
Hal Hunter
Ministry Pastor & Administrator
Friday, August 08, 2008
Thursday, August 07, 2008
Still Worshiping With Our Lives...
- Give up the gossip (Proverbs 18:8)
Wrong! What goes down smooth and tasty will later only promote dissension and do your heart and mind no good. The next time you encounter a gossip circle or situation, try saying something nice about the person in question. Or, you may just have to walk away.
Rick Painter
Worship Arts Pastor
Friday, August 01, 2008
Spiritual Beliefs Survey Results...
We recently took an online survey of spiritual beliefs. We wanted to make sure we were getting through with some important principles.
55 people participated. Almost all of them reported that they attend here at Argyle frequently- 25 or more times a year, or at least half of all Sundays.
We asked why they attend Argyle. 47 say they enjoy the messages, 46 say they enjoy the music, and 39 appreciate the atmosphere. Only about half (23) reported it is close to their home. Several other responses were also recorded.
45 people described themselves as born-again, 8 reported they are Christians, and 2 are unsure about what they believe.
42 people say they pray daily, 7 say several times a week, 5 every now and then, and one reports seldom praying.
51 people are sure there is a heaven, 3 think there is, and one is not sure.
49 people are sure there is a hell, 5 think there is and one is not sure.
46 people are positive the only way to gain heaven is through Jesus Christ, 5 think that, 2 are not sure, and 2 think there may be some other way.
If you wish to see the graphical results, click here.
55 people participated. Almost all of them reported that they attend here at Argyle frequently- 25 or more times a year, or at least half of all Sundays.
We asked why they attend Argyle. 47 say they enjoy the messages, 46 say they enjoy the music, and 39 appreciate the atmosphere. Only about half (23) reported it is close to their home. Several other responses were also recorded.
45 people described themselves as born-again, 8 reported they are Christians, and 2 are unsure about what they believe.
42 people say they pray daily, 7 say several times a week, 5 every now and then, and one reports seldom praying.
51 people are sure there is a heaven, 3 think there is, and one is not sure.
49 people are sure there is a hell, 5 think there is and one is not sure.
46 people are positive the only way to gain heaven is through Jesus Christ, 5 think that, 2 are not sure, and 2 think there may be some other way.
If you wish to see the graphical results, click here.
Tuesday, July 29, 2008
Another way to worship with our lives...
- Cut out the distractions
Rick Painter
Worship Arts Pastor
Mid-Year Checkup...
Well, it’s that time again – time for a mid-year health check. The first half of 2008 has been a time of great spiritual growth in our fellowship. We have been baptizing, Children’s and Student Ministries are busy shaping young lives, and adults are growing and serving in many places.
Let’s see how our financial health stacks up. Our 2008 budget anticipated receiving just over $309,000 through June; we actually received a little less than $270,000. The income shortfall is just over $40,000.
We know that our country is in difficult economic times; we know that some of our Argyle families are feeling a pinch. Even with this challenge, God has work for us to do in our fellowship and in the community and world around us. Every week we see lives being changed forever by God working in the ministries your giving supports.
We have a vision of where God wants us as a church. If you missed the message on July 13th, we encourage you to listen to it online (click here to listen online). It will help you understand our vision and some of the financial obstacles we face getting there.
We encourage every family to prayerfully consider our giving, and decide if we are being faithful in managing all that God has entrusted to us. We are not asking more from those who can answer that they are being faithful, but we do challenge those who are not yet trusting God to do exactly what He promised in Malachi 3:10.
Hal Hunter
Ministry Pastor & Administrator
Let’s see how our financial health stacks up. Our 2008 budget anticipated receiving just over $309,000 through June; we actually received a little less than $270,000. The income shortfall is just over $40,000.
We know that our country is in difficult economic times; we know that some of our Argyle families are feeling a pinch. Even with this challenge, God has work for us to do in our fellowship and in the community and world around us. Every week we see lives being changed forever by God working in the ministries your giving supports.
We have a vision of where God wants us as a church. If you missed the message on July 13th, we encourage you to listen to it online (click here to listen online). It will help you understand our vision and some of the financial obstacles we face getting there.
We encourage every family to prayerfully consider our giving, and decide if we are being faithful in managing all that God has entrusted to us. We are not asking more from those who can answer that they are being faithful, but we do challenge those who are not yet trusting God to do exactly what He promised in Malachi 3:10.
Hal Hunter
Ministry Pastor & Administrator
Friday, July 25, 2008
Still finding ways to worship with our life...
- Help the weak (1 Thessalonians 5:14)
Rick Painter
Worship Arts Pastor
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Still another way to worship with your life...
- Give in secret (Matthew 6:1-4)
Do something nice for someone anonymously. Have you ever found your newspaper right by your door instead of at the end of the driveway? Or, when it came time to pay your dinner bill you found that it had already been paid? Would you refuse such kindness? Your "giving in secret" opportunities are endless. Let your giving include all of the "3 T's": Time, Talent, Treasure.
Rick Painter
Worship Arts Pastor
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