Talk It Over - Once Upon A Marriage - Week 4

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Press On

Your investment of time, talent and treasure is not in vain. Keep doing what God called you to do and you will make life changing impact. When you are tired out and don't want to go on, realize God is aware and he will give you the strength to press on. Many have come to faith in Christ and grown in Him because you have enthusiastically served. Keep it up!

So, my dear brothers and sisters, be strong and immovable. Always work enthusiastically for the Lord, for you know that nothing you do for the Lord is ever useless. 1 Corinthians 15:58

Sunday High Lights

If you missed today, you missed a great talk about faith and how we often try to force God's hand instead of trusting His plan and timing. Check out our website mid-week to watch what you missed. Your faith will be challenged and enriched.

Our music was different and good today. Jay Neilson led with just his acoustic guitar, it was reflective and renewing. Change is good.

In edition we heard a personal video greeting from Craig to CATF.
Here it is.....

Talk It Over - Once Upon A Marriage - Week #3

Mid-Week Update

• This past Sunday one of the most exciting things that could ever happen in our church happened, once again a person placed their faith in Christ. This always amazes me! To know that we (that's every person that invests their life at CATF) had a part in providing a place for someone to hear about Christ and then give their life to Him. I'm not sure we always get the full breadth of this decision, a person who once had no purpose in life now has purpose; a person that once was destined to eternal separation from God now will spend eternity with God - that's huge. Let's celebrate all that God is doing in and through CATF. It truly is a great honour to be part of this. Not every church experiences the life change that we see happen.

• In addition I had several conversations with people on Sunday and it reminded me that God is using CATF to bring hope to hurting people. I'm glad we are here to help so many people.

• I would like to once again extend a welcome to our LifeGathering on Friday evening from 7 to 9 pm at Williams Coffee Pub. I would love to connect with each of you, please take some time to stop by and have a coffee. You can RSVP to Lynn Graham questions@churchatthefalls.com

Talk It Over - Once Upon A Marriage - Week #2

Coming Your Way

Here's what's coming up:

• Life Together On Sunday - Don't miss this weeks Sunday morning experience, we will hear from Craig on week 2 of Once Upon A Marriage - Ahab and Jezebel. You won't want to miss this one -- you will be challenged and left with lots to ponder. It's one of those weeks where it may get a little uncomfortable in a good way -- that's all I will say! See you there, invite a friend.

• Life In Groups - For all those who love to socialize or those who are not so social. We have another way for adults to connect - Let's get together at Williams Coffee Pub on Friday, February 19 from 7 pm to around 9 pm.
  This is a great way for a larger group to get together and just hang out... nothing formal about this gathering. Sign up this week on the Connection Card so we know how many to expect or email questions@churchatthefalls.com and indicate how many will attend. Everyone! is welcome. Have a cup of coffee, dessert, specialty drink or meal...whatever works for you. Any questions contact Lynn Graham through the questions@churchatthefalls.com

• Life In The Community - Our Community Team will show the love of God to the resident of a local motel on February, 20th by serving a meal. For more details please contact Brenda and Pat Inneo at questions@churchatthefalls.com

Teen Struggles

If you are having struggles with your teenager, don’t view it as parental failure, but as an opportunity to trust God and learn more.

Struggles create opportunities for families to strengthen and lean on God, not on their own understanding. The way in which you face the struggle is a far better measure of good parenting than whether you struggle or not.

As your teen gets older, shift your parenting role from navigator to trusted tour guide. And when they get off track or appear to be lost, don’t respond with anger, fear or anxiety. Instead, lovingly but firmly help them find their way back on the right path. -- Mark Gregston

http://www.heartlightministries.org/blogs/pttradio/2010/02/09/teen-struggles-2092010/

Sunday Evening Thoughts

Over the past four Sundays we've had some of the best experiences that I think we have ever had in the CATF history.

• Lives transformed
• Tons of guests
• Highest four week attendance in our history
• People stepping up to serve
• Lots of fun
• A greater presence of God
• A realization that He is doing something here that isn't happening in a lot of places - humbled by this
  

Once Upon A Marriage - Week 1 - Talk It Over

Parenting Teens

For those with pre-teens, in the midst of parenting teens or even with children in their early 20's at home. Here is a great free online resource from Mark Gregston, http://www.heartlightministries.org/freewebinar.html

Great Music Online

Looking for some encouraging, inspiring, God focused music? Listen online http://www.klove.com

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The Other Side of the Betrayal

Craig wrote a great blog about betrayal and what God is able to do in the midst of great pain. Whether it be a friend, spouse, coworker, or family member be reminded of the forgiveness that Christ offers you and then shower that upon the one who betrayed you. Even if the other person is not willing to receive the grace and forgiveness you have extended, you have done what God would have you to do. Leave it with Him.

The Other Side of the Betrayal
by Craig Groeschel

Let me say first of all that I would never recommend that anyone betray another person in any way.

Yet I’ve seen how God often uses what Satan meant for harm, a betrayal, to make a relationship better on the other side.

For example, I can’t count the number of times I’ve counseled a couple through an affair. Although many times this will cause an unstable marriage to break down, often times the opposite is true. When both people are truly seeking Christ, the power of forgiveness and healing overcomes the power of the evil one.

Amy and I watched as a betrayed wife accepted her wayward husband back. Through tears she told him she was choosing to forgive him as freely as Christ had forgiven her.

Stunned, he returned a bold promise that he’d devote the rest of his life to serving Christ and serving her. So far he’s delivered on his promise. Their marriage is better today than it ever has been.

If you’ve been hurt by someone or by a church, maybe your relationship—with God’s help—can be even better on the other side.

Sunday Evening Recap

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