Melissa has opened up the Star Wars movie night to the 20s group! We will be watching the final episodes V & VI of Star Wars…. with an intermission of dinner! Bring $3 to cover dinner.  PLEASE RSVP on the facebook event page: http://www.facebook.com/events/330340853654186/

While the guys are off being manly at the Men’s retreat we girls are going to enjoy a good ol’ movie night, complete with popcorn and drinks.  You are welcome to bring your own munchies, too!  Movie is not yet picked out, but, hey that’s only half the fun!  See you there!

This week: How to Study the Bible, Week 3

Tuesday nights we are joining Secret Church, a bible study led by David Platt that will give us tools to study the Bible for ourselves. This is a video work-along series that we will show at the Brewer’s house every Tuesday night at 7pm. There will also be time each week to get in small groups for prayer and accountability. See you there!

Brewer House: 2300 Windsor Dr Richardson Tx 75082

If you miss a week you can follow along using the online resources.

Lately I’ve been thinking a lot about our relationship as Protestant Evangelicals to the Catholic church.  So much of our understanding and practice stems from the legacy of the great Catholic world.  Yet our history of reform and civil strife has left our congregations divorced in theory, praxis and even, by some standards, confession. How should we see our brothers, the Catholics?  Is there hope for unity in God’s worldwide Church?  I found insight and comfort from the words of the great 20th century German theologian, Dietrich Bonhoeffer.

I’m currently reading a GREAT biography of the late Bonhoeffer by Eric Metaxas.  Early in the text, Bonhoeffer is studying a semester in Rome and he carefully takes in the beauty, majesty, and piety of the Vatican.  Years later Dietrich writes an essay to share his thoughts on the subject of Protestant and Catholic relations.  I hope you enjoy it as much as I have:

“It is hard to overestimate the importance of the Catholic church’s value for European culture and for the whole world. It Christianized and civilized barbaric peoples and for a long time was the only guardian of science and art. (more…)

Hold on tight! We are going to see the latest Mission Impossible movie at the IMAX theater at AMC Firewheel. Showtime is Saturday, Jan 14th at 7:10pm.  If you want some food beforehand you can meet us at Potbelly sandwich shop at Firewheel Mall at 6:15pm.

This week: How to Study the Bible, Week 2 Tuesday nights we are joining Secret Church, a bible study led by David Platt that will give us tools to study the Bible for ourselves. This is a video work-along series that we will show at the Brewer’s house every Tuesday night at 7pm. There will [...]

“The Pursuit for Happily Ever After – Revealing the Truth about Relationships” is a special event held at Heights Baptist Church with speaker and author Laura Petherbridge.  Using practical steps and personal experience Laura shares the essential truths that make any relationship fully alive.  The event is Sat, Jan 21 from 6-9pm. Click here for [...]