Birkhead Class FBD

Class News

2009-05-04T15:47:00.004-05:00

Addison Griffin born April 24!
She was 8 lbs 3 oz and 20.5 inches.
If you bring a donation of diapers or wipes to class, someone will deliver them to the Griffins.
You can sign up to take them a meal at www.CareCalendar.org/logon/15980, Calendar ID: 15980, Security Code: 3423.

Class News

2009-04-27T11:37:00.001-05:00

Addison Griffin Born April 24!
She was 8 lbs 3 oz and 20.5 inches. Mother and baby are fine.
We are collecting diapers and wipes for them in class. Since they live in Murphy we will be collecting frozen meals in class on Sunday May 3 and someone will deliver them. There will also be a link for a Care Calendar coming out if you prefer to deliver a meal yourself.

Class News

2009-04-13T21:30:00.001-05:00

Griffin Baby Due Soon!
We are collecting diapers and wipes for her in class. They do not have a brand preference.

Class News

2009-03-16T15:17:00.009-05:00

Prism of a True Woman Ladies Retreat
April 17-18
Featured Speaker Nancy Leigh Demoss
Hilton Bella Harbor - Rockwall, TX
Register online at http://www.firstdallas.org/Community%20Life/womens_ministries.html

Clara Scott born February 3!
We are having a diapers and wipes drive for them in class (no brand preference). To sign up to take them a meal go to http://www.carecalendar.org/, Calendar ID: 11890, Security ID: 5773

Class News

2009-02-11T11:01:00.002-06:00

Clara Scott Born February 3!
We are having a diapers and wipes drive in class for them (no brand preference). To sign up to take them a meal go to www.carecalendar.org, Calendar ID: 11890, Security Code: 5773.

Churchwide Ladies Retreat April 17-18 - Save the Dates!
With Featured Speaker Nancy Leigh DeMoss.
Several of the ladies of the class are planning to attend. This is a must not miss! Please save these dates.
More information soon.

Men's Canoe Trip and Retreat May 1-3 - Save the Dates!
Get Away. Get Challenged. Get Real. "As iron sharpens iron, so one man sharpens his friend."
Annual Canoe Trip to Oklahoma.
This is men from many different Sunday School classes and their friends.
Space is limited and a $25 deposit (on a $125 total cost) is due to Gary Kendall by March 18.
An email with all the specifics will be sent to you.
If you even think you might go, please let Gary know at g.kendall@limestonenetworks.com.

Class News

2009-02-04T15:52:00.004-06:00

Clara Scott Born February 3!
She was 8 lbs 5 oz and 21 1/4 inches.
Congratulations to Todd and Rebecca!
We are having a diapers and wipes drive for them in class (no brand preference).
To sign up to take them a meal go to http://www.carecalendar.org/, Calendar ID: 11890, Security Code: 5773.

1st Thursday Potluck this week, February 5
Home of Richard and Jennifer Busick, 8911 Aldwick Dr, Dallas
Let's do Italian!
Please consider bringing someone that does not know the Lord or needs a place of fellowship.
Please RSVP (yes or no) to thebusicks@tx.rr.com . If your RSVP is yes, please include the number in your group, the dish you will bring and the number of folding chairs you will bring.

Class News

2009-01-28T15:07:00.003-06:00

1st Thursday Potluck Next Thursday (February 5)
Home of Richard and Jennifer Busick, 8911 Aldwick Dr, Dallas
6:00 p.m. (or whenever you can get there)
Let's do Italian food!
Please consider bringing someone you know that does not know the Lord or needs a place of fellowship.
Please RSVP to thebusicks@tx.rr.com with the dish you'll bring, the number in your group and the number of folding chairs you will bring.

Hudson Toler Born December 16!
We are having a diapers and wipes drive for them in class. Their preferences are Pampers diapers and unscented wipes (any brand).
To sign up to take the Tolers a meal go to www.carecalendar.org, Calendar ID: 10388, Security Code: 6080.

Scott Baby Due Soon!
We will have a diapers and wipes drive in class (if you bring them, someone will get them to the Scotts). They do not have a brand preference.
Also, we'll send out a meals sign up link after the baby comes.

Class News

2008-12-17T09:33:00.004-06:00

Hudson Colt Toler born December 16!
He was 7lbs, 20 1/2 inches.
We will be having a diapers and wipes drive for them in class for the next few weeks - their preferences are Pampers diapers and unscented wipes (any brand).
Go to this link to sign up to take them a meal www.carecalendar.org , Calendar ID: 10388 Security Code: 6080.
Congratulations to Bonnie and Earl!

No January Potluck
We plan to resume the 1st Thursday Potlucks in February.

Class News

2008-12-03T11:51:00.002-06:00

Annual Christmas Party December 12!
Sign up for childcare on the Young Married page by 12/7 on the Young Adults page under Date Night at www.firstdallas.org.
Home of Rusty and Julie Grayson, 4938 Tremont St, Dallas
6:30 p.m.
Bring an hors d'oeuvre and one white elephant gift for each person in your party that wants to participate in the gift exchange.

Luke White born November 10!
Go to http://carecalendar.org/ , enter Calendar ID: 9284 and Security Code: 7236 to sign up to take the Whites a meal.

Class News

2008-11-08T16:52:00.007-06:00

Luke White born November 10!
Congratulations Doug and Laura!
He was 7 lb 9 oz 19.5".
Go to http://www.carecalendar.org/ , enter Calendar ID:9284 and Security Code:7326 to sign up to take a meal.

Save the Date! - Annual Christmas Party December 12
The Graysons have graciously agreed to open their home again this year for the Christmas Party! More information soon.

Class News

2008-10-25T21:15:00.003-05:00

Next 1st Thursday Potluck November 6
Home of Richard and Jennifer Busick, 8911 Aldwick Dr, Dallas
Let's do soups/stews/chilis, salads, breads, desserts.
Please think about bringing a friend that doesn't know the Lord or needs a place of fellowship.
Please RSVP to thebusicks@tx.rr.com with the number in your party, the dish you'll bring and the number of folding chairs you'll bring.

Class News

2008-10-08T11:39:00.004-05:00

New Class Order/Format
Beginning Sunday October 19, we plan to try some new things in class.

Here is a general idea of what is planned:
9:30 - Announcements
9:35 - Large Group Prayer Time
9:40 - Lesson
10:15 - Small Group Discussion and Prayer Time - Don will prepare application questions from the lesson for small group discussion time facilitated by the Care/Prayer Leaders and Mentor Couples, we will close with small group prayer time as we've had before.
10:35 - Dismiss

Class News

2008-09-29T15:42:00.002-05:00

No October Potluck!
The Campbells will host the November Potluck and we'll post more information on that later.

2008-09-21T21:17:00.003-05:00

Fireproof Movie This Friday, September 26
Friday, September 26 at 7:15 p.m.
Valley View 16 Theaters (635 & Preston)
Tickets $7 each (matinee price)
Go to this link to purchase tickets http://www.firstdallas.org/Ministries/young_marrieds.html.

Shower for Baby White This Sunday, September 28
Home of Rusty and Julie Grayson, 4938 Tremont St, Dallas
After 10:50 a.m. Worship
It's a boy!
A food sign-up email will come out this week.

Young Adult Boot Scoot'n BBQ Friday, October 3
We are not planning an October Potluck - please plan to attend this event if you would like a fellowship opportunity.
Live entertainment, dinner, line and square dancing.
6-10 p.m.
Eddie Deen's Ranch, 944 Lamar, Downtown Dallas
Tickets $15 each.
Go to this link to purchase tickets and/or register for childcare http://www.firstdallas.org/Ministries/young_marrieds.html.

Class News

2008-09-08T16:02:00.002-05:00

Potluck at the Carter's this Thursday, September 11
Home of Eli and Jamie Carter, 903 Ashby Ln, Allen
6:00 p.m. (or whenever you can get there)
Please RSVP yes/no to thebusicks@tx.rr.com if you haven't already done so.

Shower for the Whites Sunday, September 28
Home of Rusty and Julie Grayson, 4938 Tremont, Dallas
After 10:50 Worship
It's a boy!

Katherine Elaine Taylor born August 27!
We are having a diapers and wipes drive for her in class (no brand preference).
To sign up to take them a meal go to http://www.carecalendar.org (Calendar ID: 6871, Security Code: 2436).

Johnna Katherine Mae Pool born August 18!
We are having a diapers and wipes drive for her in class (Huggies or Pampers diapers, no brand preference on wipes).
To sign up to take them a meal go to http://www.carecalendar.org (Calendar ID: 7047, Security Code: 8821).

Class News

2008-09-02T15:42:00.002-05:00

1st Thursday Potluck this Thursday, September 4, at the Carters!
903 Ashby Ln, Allen, TX
6:00 p.m. (or whenever you can get there)
Tex-Mex theme
Please RSVP to thebusicks@tx.rr.com with the number in your party and the taco/nacho fixin' that you will bring.

Katherine Elaine Taylor born August 27!
We are having a diapers and wipes drive for her in class (no brand preference).
To sign up to take them a meal go to http://www.CareCalendar.org (Calendar ID: 6871, Security Code: 2436)

Johnna Katherine Mae Pool born August 18!
We are having a diapers and wipes drive for her in class (Huggies or Pampers diapers, no brand preference on wipes).
A meal sign up link will be coming soon.

Class News

2008-08-28T13:58:00.003-05:00

Katherine Elaine Taylor born August 27!
She was 9 lbs and 20.5 inches.
We are having a diapers and wipes drive for them (no brand preference). You can bring them to class and someone will deliver them.
A link for meals sign up will be emailed soon.

Johnna Katherine Mae Pool born August 18!
We are having a diapers and wipes drive or them (Huggies or Pampers diapers, no preference on wipes). You can bring them to class and someone will deliver them.
A link for meals sign up will be emailed soon.

Ladies Prayer Breakfast this Saturday (August 30)
Home of Rusty and Julie Grayson, 4938 Tremont, Dallas
10:00 am - 12 noon
Please RSVP and sign up to bring a dish (fruit, pastries/muffins/bread, casserole,other) by emailing Jennifer at thebusicks@tx.rr.com.

2008-08-19T14:47:00.002-05:00

JohnnaKatherine Mae Pool Born August 18!
We will have a diapers and wipes drive for them in class. Their preference is for Huggies or Pampers diapers and no preference on wipes.
An email will come out soon with a link to sign up to take them a meal.
Congratulations Mark and Jessica!

Baby Taylor Due Soon!
We are having a diapers and wipes drive for them in class. The do not have a brand preference.

Ladies Prayer Breakfast August 30
Home of Rusty and Julie Grayson, 4938 Tremont St, Dallas
10:00 a.m. - Noon
Please RSVP and sign up to bring a dish (pastry/bread/muffins, fruit, casserole, other) by emailing Jennifer Busick at thebusicks@tx.rr.com.

Class News

2008-08-03T15:04:00.003-05:00

Diapers and Wipes Drive for the Taylors
William and Susan are expecting their baby girl this month!
We are having a diapers and wipes drive for them. You may bring a contribution to class and someone will get it to them.

Ladies Prayer Breakfast
August 30
Home of Rusty and Julie Grayson
More information to come.

Class News

2008-07-23T08:38:00.006-05:00

Sip And See for the Godwins
Come celebrate the birth of Jetta Godwin!
August 3 after 10:50 Worship in our classroom.
To sign up to bring a dish, email Mindy Truly at truropa@sbcglobal.net.
They have no preference on diapers or wipes brands and we are sure that baby girl clothes would be helpful and greatly appreciated.

Diapers and Wipes Drive for the Taylors
The Taylors are expecting their baby girl in August!
We will have a diapers and wipes drive for them. You may bring your contribution to class and someone will get it to the Taylors.

Potluck Changed to July 31
Home of Richard and Jennifer Busick, 8911 Aldwick Dr, Dallas
6:00 p.m. or whenever you can get there
The Busicks will grill hotdogs again. Y'all bring the rest!
Please RSVP (yes or no) to thebusicks@tx.rr.com with the number in your party, whether you will bring a main, side or dessert dish and the number of folding chairs you will bring.

At the potluck we will be ministering to Don's former student, Shaun, with housewarming gifts of giftcards from WalMart/Target or cash. He has just returned to the US from China with his wife and they need to set up house in an apartment close to SMU (they will attend classes there in the fall). You may bring your contribution to the potluck or to class on Sunday.

Ladies Prayer Breakfast August 30
Mark your calendars for the next Birkhead Class Ladies Prayer Breakfast!
Home of Rusty and Julie Grayson
More details to come.

Class News

2008-07-16T14:50:00.004-05:00

Sip and See/Meals for Godwin Family
Sip and See - August 3, After 10:50 Worship, in our classroom (522 CC), more information in class Sunday
To sign up to take a meal to the Godwins go to http://www.carecalendar.org/ (Calendar ID: 5309, Security Code: 1196)

Birkhead Class Ladies Prayer Breakfast
August 30 - mark your calendars!
Home of Rusty and Julie Grayson
More information to come.

Class News

2008-06-28T15:03:00.002-05:00

Jetta Godwin Born June 13!
She was 7 lbs 11 oz, 19.5 inches.
We are planning a Sip And See for them at the end of July.
To sign up to take a meal to them go to http://www.carecalendar.org (Calendar ID: 5309, Security Code: 1196)

No 1st Thursday Potluck for July due to the July 4th Holiday
We plan to resume in August.

Class News

2008-06-18T09:39:00.002-05:00

Jetta Godwin born June 13!
She was 7 lbs 11 oz, 19.5 inches and they say she has a full head of hair.
We are planning a Sip and See for them at the end of July - more details soon.
Watch here for a meal sign up link soon.

1st Thursday Potluck
Please pray about how to make this more of an outreach and email the Busicks at jenrich2@netzero.net with any ideas. Consider praying in advance for and bringing an unbelieving friend.

Class News

2008-06-12T09:43:00.002-05:00

Jetta Godwin Due Friday, June 13
The Godwins have planned the delivery of Jetta Godwin for Friday, June 13 - please be in prayer for them during this exciting time.
We plan to host a Sip and See for them when they are settled in with her.
Watch here for a meal sign up link.

1st Thursday Potluck
Some of the class members are praying through changing the focus of the potluck to be more of an outreach. Please begin praying for someone you know that doesn't know the Lord and consider bringing them to it. Also, the Busicks would love to hear your ideas about how to make it more of an outreach. You can email them at jenrich2@netzero.net.

Class News

2008-05-31T20:22:00.002-05:00

1st Thursday Potluck This Thursday, June 5
Home of Richard and Jennifer Busick, 8911 Aldwick Dr, Dallas
6:00 p.m. (or whenever you can get there)
Let's do summer food! The Busicks will have hot dogs, you bring the other main dishes, sides and desserts.
Please consider bringing a friend that does not know the Lord or needs a place of fellowship.
Please RSVP (yes or no) now to jenrich2@netzero.net. Please include the number in your party, whether you will bring a main, side or dessert dish and the number of folding chairs you will bring.

Karalynn Elizabeth vanHeyst was born May 15!
She was 5 lbs 5 oz and 18.5 inches.
The vanHeysts have family staying with them to help and thus have asked us not to plan meals for now.

Lorelai Madison Cheatham was born May 14!
She was 8 lbs and 21 inches.
Go to http://www.carecalendar.org/ and enter Calendar Id: 4661 and Security Id: 5662 to sign up to take them a meal.

Jetta Godwin Due June 13
We plan to host a Sip and See for the Godwins after the baby comes - watch here for further details.

Class News

2008-05-18T20:46:00.003-05:00

Karalynn Elizabeth VanHeyst born May 15!
She was 5 lbs 15 oz and 18.5 inches.
Watch here for a meals sign-up link soon.

Lorelai Madison Cheatham born May 14!
She was 8 lbs and 21 inches.
Go to http://www.carecalendar.org/ and enter Calendar Id: 4661 and Security Code: 5662 to sign up to take them a meal.

Next 1st Thursday Potluck June 5
Home of Richard and Jennifer Busick, 8911 Aldwick Dr, Dallas
6:00 p.m. (or whenever you can get there)
You are encouraged to invite a friend that does not know the Lord or needs a place of fellowship.
Please RSVP to jenrich2@netzero.net with the number in your party, what type of dish you will bring (main, side or dessert) and the number of folding chairs you will bring.

Jetta Godwin due June 13
We plan to host a Sip and See after she comes.
Watch here for more information.

Class News

2008-05-16T19:14:00.003-05:00

Lorelai Madison Cheatham was born 5/14!
She was 8 lbs and 21 inches. Mother and baby are fine.
Watch here for a meal sign up link soon.

Next First Thursday Potluck 6/5
Home of Richard and Jennifer Busick, 8911 Aldwick Dr, Dallas
6:00 p.m.
You're encouraged to invite a friend that does not know the Lord or needs a place of fellowship.
Please RSVP to jenrich2@netzero.net with the number in your party, whether you will bring a main, side or dessert dish and the number of folding chairs you will bring.

Jetta Godwin Due June 13
We are planning a Sip and See for Eric and Rhonda Godwin after the baby (Jetta) comes.
More information on this soon.

Class News

2008-05-07T20:16:00.006-05:00

Diaper and Wipes Drive for Baby Godwin!
Eric and Rhonda's baby girl is due June 13.
We are having a diapers and wipes drive for them - they do not have a brand preference.
You may bring your contribution to class and someone will deliver them.

Liam Bushwar was born 4/14
To sign up to take a meal to the Bushwars go to http://carecalendar.org and enter Calendar ID:4058 and Security ID: 2972.

Class News

2008-05-02T15:46:00.004-05:00

Game Day is this Sunday
If you can be in Sunday School on Sunday, please be there! The idea is to see what it looks like when all of the "players" on the FBD "team" are there and imagine what it would be like if we were all in our place of service at church. It should be a great day in God's house!

Baby VanHeyst Shower This Sunday, May 4
In our classroom after 10:50 Worship
Go to this link to sign up to bring food and for more information http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=ZGKJFCNNQICFFGASWGKD&li=iq&src=email&trk=aer6
The men are invited to go off-site together for lunch.

Diaper/Wipes Drive for Eric and Rhonda Godwin
The baby is due in June.
They do not have a preference on diapers or wipes brands.
You can bring your contribution to class and someone will deliver them.

Liam Bushwar was born April 14
To sign up to take a meal to the Bushwars go to this link http://www.carecalendar.org/ and enter Calendar ID: 4058 and Security ID: 2972.

Class News

2008-04-23T20:23:00.005-05:00

Welcome Liam Bushwar!
Liam was born April 14
7 lb 1 oz, 19 1/2 inches
To sign up to take a meal to the Bushwars, go to http://www.carecalendar.org/ and enter Calendar ID: 4058 and Security Code: 2972.

1st Thursday Potluck, Next Thursday May 1
Home of Richard and Jennifer Busick, 8911 Aldwick Dr, Dallas
6:00 p.m. (or whenever you can get there)
Feel free to invite someone who does not know the Lord or needs a place of fellowship.
Please RSVP (yes or no) to jenrich2@netzero.net , include the number in your party, whether you will bring a main, side or dessert dish and the number of folding chairs you will bring.

Baby VanHeyst Shower May 4
After 10:50 Worship
In our classroom
Go to this link to sign up to bring food and for more information http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=ZGKJFCNNQICFFGASWGKD&li=iq&src=email&trk=aei6
The men are invited to go to lunch together off-site during the shower.

Get In the Game - Game Day May 4
Our goal is to have every member and recent visitor to our class present or accounted for that day!

Class News

2008-04-14T13:18:00.004-05:00

Next 1st Thursday Potluck May 1
Home of Richard and Jennifer Busick, 8911 Aldwick Dr, Dallas
6:00 p.m. (or whenever you can get there)
More information soon

Shower for Baby VanHeyst May 4!
In our classroom after the 10:50 Worship
The VanHeysts are registered at Babies 'R Us
More information soon

Class News

2008-04-10T18:08:00.003-05:00

Shower for Baby Cheatham this Sunday!
April 13 in our classroom after the 10:50 Worship.
Go to this link for more information http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=HOKECLQWSZXKJKETYKUO&li=iq&src=email
The Cheathams are registered at Babies 'R Us.

Shower for Baby VanHeyst May 4!
In our classroom after the 10:50 Worship.
More information in soon.
The VanHeysts are registered at Babies 'R Us.

Class News

2008-04-01T10:40:00.012-05:00

Please RSVP for the Potluck - this Thursday, April 3
If you have not already done so, please RSVP (yes or no) to jenrich2@netzero.net.
Home of Richard and Jennifer Busick, 8911 Aldwick Dr, Dallas
6:00 p.m. (or whenever you can get there)
Feel free to invite anyone that does not know the Lord or needs a place of fellowship.
Please include the number of people in your party, the number of folding chairs you will bring and whether you are bringing a main, side or dessert dish.

Class Directory Pictures this Sunday
If you have never been photographed for or would like a new photo in the class directory, please come early to class this Sunday. Todd Scott will be taking pictures for the directory update that Matt Cheatham is working on.

Babies
Shower for the Cheathams
Go to this link to RSVP, view details and sign up to bring food for the Cheatham Shower which is planned for April 13 in our classroom after the 10:50 worship. http://www.evite.com/pages/invite/viewInvite.jsp?inviteId=HOKECLQWSZXKJKETYKUO&li=iq&src=email

Shower for the VanHeysts
May 4 in our classroom after the 10:50 worship.
They are registered at Babies 'R Us.
More information soon.

Allie Elizabeth Grayson born March 24!
To bring a meal to the Graysons go to http://www.carecalendar.org/ , enter Calendar ID: 3476 and Security ID: 4119.
We are having a diapers/wipes drive for them. Their preferences are Huggies diapers and Huggies Unscented wipes. You can bring them to class.

Ava at home with the Scotts
To bring a meal to the Scotts go to http://www.carecalendar.org/ , enter Calendar ID: 3382 and Security ID: 2427.
We are having a diapers/wipes drive for them. Their preferences are Pampers Swaddlers (size 2 or larger) diapers and Huggies Sensitive Unscented wipes. You can bring them to class.

Class News

2008-03-24T11:15:00.003-05:00

Next 1st Thursday Potluck - April 3
Home of Richard and Jennifer Busick, 8911 Aldwick Dr, Dallas
6:00 p.m. or whenever you can get there.
Please RSVP to jenrich2@netzero.net with the number in your party and the number of folding chairs you will bring.
Let's have a true potluck (bring whatever you want and we'll hope for the best!) - just let the Busicks know if your bringing a main, side or dessert dish.

Babies
Scotts
Ava came home last week.
To bring a meal to the Scotts go to http://www.carecalendar.org/, enter Calendar Id: 3382 and Security Id: 2427.
We are having a diapers/wipes drive for them. Their preferences are Pampers Swaddlers (size 2 or larger) and Huggies Sensitive Unscented wipes. You may bring your contribution to class and someone will deliver it to them.

Graysons
Baby Allie Elizabeth was born Monday at 11:47 p.m. and weighed 6 lbs 6 oz. Congratulations Graysons!
To bring a meal to the Graysons go to http://www.carecalendar.org/, enter Calendar Id: 3476 and Security Id: 4119.
We are having a diapers/wipes drive for them. Their preferences are Huggies Diapers and Huggies Unscented wipes. You may bring your contribution to class and someone will deliver it to them.

Cheathams
The class will host a shower for them April 13 in our classroom after 10:50 Worship.
They are registered at Babies "R" Us.

VanHeysts
The class will host a shower for them May 4 in our classroom after 10:50 Worship.
They are registered at Babies "R" Us.

Class News

2008-03-19T19:42:00.002-05:00

Baby Central
You want babies? We've got babies!

Scotts
Ava and Todd arrived home Wednesday around noon, thanks for your prayers on that!

To sign up to bring a meal to the Scotts, go to http://www.carecalendar.org/ enter Calendar ID: 3382 and Security Code: 2427.

We are having a diapers and wipes drive for them. You can bring them to class. Their preferences are Pampers Swaddlers (size 2 or larger) diapers and Huggies Sensitive Unscented wipes.

Graysons
They plan to induce on Monday the 24th.

To sign up to bring a meal to the Graysons, go to http://www.carecalendar.org/ enter Calendar ID: 3476 and Security Code: 4119.

We are having a diapers and wipes drive for them. You can bring them to class. Their preferences are Huggies diapers and Huggies Unscented wipes.

Cheathams Shower - April 13
In our classroom
After 10:50 worship
More information in class soon

VanHeysts Shower - May 4
In our classroom
After 10:50 worship
More information in class soon

Class News

2008-03-10T12:41:00.000-05:00

Scotts Bringing Ava Home!
The Scotts plan to have Ava at home with them soon! We are scheduling to begin taking meals to them after Easter. Please go to http://www.carecalendar.org/ and sign in with Calendar Code: 3382 and Security Code: 2427 to sign up to bring a meal.

We will also have a diapers and wipes drive for them. You may bring your diapers and or wipes contribution to class and someone will deliver them. Remember Ava is 7 months old - so please bring size 2 or larger diapers. Their preferences are Pampers Swaddlers diapers and Huggies sensitive non-scented wipes.

Class Baby Showers
Matt and J.J. Cheatham - April 13
Randall and D'Auna VanHeyst - May 4
More information on these to come!

Churchwide Ladies Spring Retreat
April 25-26
Hilton Bella Harbor
Lake Ray Hubbard - Rockwall, TX
4 per room @ $125/person, 2-3 per room @ $145/person, 1 per room @ $165/person
Please email Jennifer Busick at jenrich2@netzero.net if you are interested in attending with members of the class.

Class News

2008-03-05T17:57:00.000-06:00

1st Thursday Potluck This Thursday!
March 6
Home of Richard and Jennifer Busick, 8911 Aldwick Dr, Dallas
It's a St. Patrick's (green) theme! Bring food that's green or has green in it.
Please feel free to bring a guest that doesn't know the Lord or needs a church home.
RSVP to jenrich2@netzero.net.

Churchwide Women 2 Women Sail Away Spring Retreat
April 25-26
Hilton Bella Harbor
Lake Ray Hubbard
Rockwall, Texas
Registration information coming soon!

Class News

2008-02-25T12:35:00.000-06:00

1st Thursday Potluck
March 6
6:00 p.m. (or whenever you can get there)
Home of Richard and Jennifer Busick, 8911 Aldwick Dr, Dallas
Please feel free to bring a guest that does not know the Lord or does not have a church home.
We like the St. Patrick's (green) theme idea - bring something green (or with green in it) to eat!
RSVP to jenrich2@netzero.net, please include the number in your party. If you can bring folding chairs, please indicate how many in your RSVP and bring them with you.

Men's River Retreat
Lodging at Riverbend Lodge on Lower Mountain Fork River in Oklahoma
Canoing on the river
Open to all men - members of the church and non-members
Leaving Friday May 2 at 5:00 p.m., returning Sunday May 4 at 1:00 p.m.
$125 covers everything but a meal on the way up to Oklahoma
$25 deposit due May 18
If you want to go you must reserve your spot ASAP with Gary Kendall gkendall@kendallsystems.com.

Ladies Spring Retreat - Save the Dates
There will be a church-wide Ladies Spring Retreat April 25-26.
More information to be announced

Class News

2008-02-21T19:11:00.000-06:00

Baby Bushwar Shower
This Sunday, February 24
After 10:50 Worship
In our classroom
If you have not already signed up to bring a dish and would like to bring one please bring a salad (green, pasta or chicken/tuna).
The Bushwars are registered at Babies "R" Us.
Ladies only - sorry guys!

Next 1st Thursday Potluck
March 6
6:00 p.m. (or whenever you can get there)
Home of Richard and Jennifer Busick - 8911 Aldwick Dr, Dallas

Men's River Retreat
Open to men of all ages - members of the church and non-members
Leaving Friday, May 2 at 5 p.m. and returning Sunday, May 4 at 1 p.m.
Lodging at the Riverbend Lodge on Lower Mountain Fork River in Oklahoma
Canoing on the river
$125 covers everything except one meal on the way up to Oklahoma.
A $25 deposit is due by March 18.
Contact Gary Kendall at gkendall@kendallsystems.com ASAP to make a reservation.

Class News

2008-02-11T17:07:00.000-06:00

Baby Bushwar Shower
February 24
After 10:50 worship
In our Sunday School room
Sign up to bring a dish in class or by emailing Rebecca Scott at toddandrebecca@tx.rr.com
Registered at Babies "R" Us

Next 1st Thursday Potluck
March 6
Home of Richard and Jennifer Busick
6:00 p.m. (or whenever you can get there)
Bring a friend - please feel free to bring anyone you know that doesn't know the Lord or needs a church home

Pray
Disciple Now, a discipleship weekend for our youth, will be going on February 15-17. Please pray that those in attendance will know Lord and grow in their relationship with Him

Class News

2008-02-04T11:22:00.000-06:00

1st Thursday Potluck this Thursday, February 7
Home of Richard and Jennifer Busick, 8911 Aldwick Dr, Dallas, 214.221.7770
Since it's February, let's make it an agape (love) theme. Bring whatever dish your heart desires!
If you have folding chairs, please bring them with you.
Please RSVP (yes or no) to jenrich2@netzero.net if you haven't already.

Sunday School Leadership Summit this Sunday, February 10
4:30 p.m., Centerstage
All Sunday School Leadership is encouraged to attend. A meal will be served.

Shower for Baby Bushwar
Sunday, February 24
After 10:50 Worship
Room to be announced
Sign up in class to bring a dish.
Girls only - sorry guys!
The Bushwars are registered at Babies "R" Us

In case you're wondering . . .
Yes, we're still looking for another Care/Prayer Leader Couple!
Please pray about serving in this way and let the Busicks know if you are interested.

Class News

2008-01-31T16:27:00.000-06:00

1st Thursday Potluck Next Thursday, February 7
Home of Richard and Jennifer Busick, 8911 Aldwick Dr, Dallas, 214.221.7770
6:00 p.m. (or whenever you can get there)
Since it's February, let's make it an agape (love) theme. For your dish - bring whatever your heart desires!
Please RSVP to jenrich2@netzero.net. If you can bring folding chairs, please include the number you can bring in your RSVP and bring them with you.

Care/Prayer Leader Couple Needed
We need another couple to step up and lead a Care/Prayer Group. The main responsibilities are to have bi-weekly (every other week) contact with each of the people in your group to hear prayer requests and ministry needs, to pray daily over the requests, to lead in-class small group prayer time and coordinate out of class fellowship time for the group. Please pray about serving in this way. For more information, email the Busicks at jenrich2@netzero.net.

Class News

2008-01-07T12:13:00.000-06:00

Next 1st Thursday Potluck - February 7
Home of Richard and Jennifer Busick
6:00 p.m. or whenever you can get there.
Stay tuned for more information!

Class News

2007-12-28T10:42:00.000-06:00

1st Thursday Potluck
Thursday, January 3
6:30 p.m. or whenever you can get there
Home of Richard and Jennifer Busick - 8911 Aldwick Dr, Dallas
The theme this time will be New Year's Resolution - bring your best healthy dish (salad, etc.)
Please RSVP to jenrich2@netzero.net with the number in your party and the number of folding chairs you can bring.

Class News

2007-12-17T11:40:00.001-06:00

Class Project
Class member Andy Pfeiffer is organizing our "adoption" of a family in need this Christmas. The father was working at the Reunion Tower restaurant which will be closed for a year while it is being renovated. The mother has two part-time jobs that she works when she is well enough. She has cancer and is taking chemotherapy. They have three children pre-teen age. It was decided that the best way to help them was to collect Wal-Mart and Best-Buy cards and contibutions toward their mortgage payment of about $1,000 which is due December 20.

Andy will be taking the contributions in class again this Sunday and will deliver them sometime shortly after that.

Church Schedule Changes
December 19 - last Wednesday evening meal and prayer meeting for 2007, resumes January 9
December 23 - no evening worship service
December 24 - Christmas Eve & Lord's Supper, 5:00 p.m., Sanctuary
December 24, 25 - church offices closed
December 30 - no evening worship service

First Thursday Potluck
Resumes January 3
Home of Richard and Jennifer Busick, 8911 Aldwick Dr, Dallas
6:00 p.m. (or whenever you can get there)
More on the "theme" for January's meal later

Class News

2007-12-13T11:08:00.000-06:00

Class Party This Friday (December 14)
6:30 p.m.

Home of Rusty and Julie Grayson - 4938 Tremont St, Dallas, 214.660.1021

Bring hors d'oeuvres or a dessert, one White Elephant gift for each person that wishes to participate in the gift exchange and any contribution you would like to make to our Class Christmas Project (see below).

Class Christmas Project
Class member Andy Pfeiffer is coordinating our "adoption" of a family from one of our mission churches this Christmas. The husband was working at the Reunion Tower restaurant, which is closed for a year for renovation. The wife is was working two part time jobs but is now taking chemotherapy for cancer and unable to work. They have three children (boy 14, boy 13, girl 11) that have been attending the mission church since Vacation Bible School.

Andy spoke with the wife. It was decided that Wal Mart gift cards, Best Buy gift cards and monitary donations to go toward their mortgage payment of approximately $1000 that is due December 20th would be the best way to help them.

Andy will be collecting donations at the Christmas party and for the next two Sundays in class. Please pray about making a contribution.

Class News

2007-12-07T22:04:00.000-06:00

Class Christmas Ministry Opportunity
Our class has an exciting ministry opportunity this Christmas organized by our own Andy Pfeiffer! See more info. from him below:

One of our mission churches has a family that is in need that we are going to adopt this Christmas. It is a family of 5. The father has just lost his job at the rotating restaurant at Reunion Tower because it will be closed for a year due to renovations. The mother has cancer and her chemo and radiation treatments have made her too sick to work her 2 jobs. As a result the bills are piling up quite quickly.

They have 2 sons (13/14 and 11) and a 10 yr old daughter. The children have just started coming to one of our churches since VBS but the parents do not attend.

We will let you know of specific needs shortly, but since there are only 3 Sundays left before Christmas we wanted to pass this along as soon as possible so you can be praying about making a contribution.

Class Christmas Party!
Next Friday, December 14
6:30 p.m.
Home of Rusty and Julie Grayson, 4938 Tremont St, Dallas, TX, 214.660.1021
Bring your favorite finger food or dessert and one wrapped white elephant gift for each person that wants to participate in the gift exchange (don't buy anything - look at this as your opportunity to unload something).
Dress is casual.

Diapers and Wipes Drive & Meals for the Trulys
We will be collecting diapers and wipes to give to the Trulys in class on Sunday. They are using Pampers Swaddlers size 1 or 2 and unscented wipes.

If you would like to take a meal to the Trulys, please email Rebecca Scott at toddandrebecca@tx.rr.com to coordinate a time.

Class News

2007-11-26T12:43:00.000-06:00

Welcome Todd Hamilton Truly!
Diapers & Wipes Drive/Meals
Congratulations Mindy and Jeff Truly on the birth of Todd Hamilton on Saturday November 24 at 1:48 a.m. He was 8 lbs, 12 oz.

We will be collecting diapers and wipes for Todd in class over the next few weeks. Their preferences are: Pampers Swaddlers Size 1 or 2 and unscented wipes.

If you would like to bring a meal to the Truly's, please contact Rebecca Scott at toddandrebecca@tx.rr.com to coordinate a date.

Class Christmas Party
When: December 14, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Home of Rusty and Julie Grayson, 4938 Tremont St, Dallas, TX
What to Bring: Your favorite finger food or dessert and a white elephant gift (don't buy anything, just look around your house and wrap up something you don't want - bring one gift for each person that wants to participate)
What to Wear: Casual dress
Childcare at the church: Register online at http://www.firstdallas.org/About/calendar.html starting December 1.

Care/Prayer Leader Couple Needed
Thanks be to God that the Tolers have agreed to be one of our Care Prayer Leader couples! As we see it, we need one additional couple to serve our class in this way at this time. The main responsibilities are to pray for the people in your group daily, contact them biweekly (every other week), lead in-class small group prayer time for your group and coordinate out-of-class small group fellowships. Please pray about serving our class in this way and email the Busicks at jenrich2@netzero.net if you are interested.

BIRKHEAD CLASS NEWS

2007-11-11T13:11:00.000-06:00

Tohlen Care’s Ministry to provide Thanksgiving dinner for residents on Monday, November 19. This ministers to the many single residents with no family in town and young marrieds who do not go home for the holiday. Your help is greatly needed and appreciated. Please contact Jennifer & Brett at tohlencares@sbcglobal.net to sign up for a dish. You can bring the dish Sunday to class for them to reheat if you need to.

Class Christmas Party
Mark your calendars for the class Christmas party December 14th to be held at the home of the Grayson’s. Childcare is provided at the church that evening. Register for childcare online 2 weeks before.

Men's Accountability Group
Men, please reply to jenrich2@netzero.net if you are interested in joining a class accountability group. Depending on the number interested, we will open the Monday night group to new members or start a new group.

AVAILABLE PLACES OF SERVICE

Care/Prayer Leaders
As we see it, we need two couples to step into this role at this time. One of our groups is getting too large for close fellowship and another needs one of the younger couples to step in and lead so that the mentor couples can focus on the job of mentoring. We're asking each couple to pray about serving our class in this way - if you're sure it's not you, then please pray for God to provide.Remember:*God will equip you for it if He's called you to it*God will help you to order your priorities if He's calling you to it and you don't think you have enough time*It does not matter where you live, our plan is to regroup every time we need Care/Prayer Group Leaders according to where the current leaders live (thus making the group members closer and closer geographically if the class grows)Serving in this role can be as simple as adding 5-10 minutes to your daily prayer time and 6-8 phone calls to your biweekly (every other week) schedule.Please reply to jenrich2@netzero.net if you will serve the class in this way.

Prayer Email Assistant
We need someone to serve by taking over the position of class prayer emailer. This person would need to be able to be in class by 9:30 to hear the requests and then forward them by Monday for the class members to pray over. Please reply to jenrich2@netzero.net if you will serve the class in this way.

Welcome Desk Rotational Volunteer
The Harrells need people to serve alongside them at the Welcome Desk. The job requires man/womaning the desk outside the 5th floor Criswell Center from 9:00-9:30 once a month. You would welcome people as they exit the elevators and help visitors know about available classes and their locations. Obviously you need to be approachable and willing to approach strangers to be a good fit for this job. The 4th and 5th Sundays are what need to be covered at this time. Contact Michelle at shellharrell@yahoo.com if you are interested.

Blog Administrators
We would like one member from each Care/Prayer group that is not the group leader to volunteer as their care/prayer group blog administrator. This would entail updating the blog with YOUR group's events including but not limited to pictures from the event or birth announcements. This is really an easy thing to do, training available to anyone interested (a short phone conversation and it's done!). Please e-mail Mindy Truly truropa@sbcglobal.net if you are interested in serving the class in this way.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Class Christmas party – December 14th

2007-10-24T15:20:00.000-05:00

BIRKHEAD CLASS NEWS

Welcome Massmanns!
Join with us in welcoming Justin and Emily Massmann into the fellowship of our class!

Men's Accountability Group
Men, please reply to jenrich2@netzero.net if you are interested in joining a class accountability group. Depending on the number interested, we will open the Monday night group to new members or start a new group.

AVAILABLE PLACES OF SERVICE

Care/Prayer Leaders
As we see it, we need two couples to step into this role at this time. One of our groups is getting too large for close fellowship and another needs one of the younger couples to step in and lead so that the mentor couples can focus on the job of mentoring. We're asking each couple to pray about serving our class in this way - if you're sure it's not you, then please pray for God to provide.

Remember:*God will equip you for it if He's called you to it*God will help you to order your priorities if He's calling you to it and you don't think you have enough time*It does not matter where you live, our plan is to regroup every time we need Care/Prayer Group Leaders according to where the current leaders live (thus making the group members closer and closer geographically if the class grows)
Serving in this role can be as simple as adding 5-10 minutes to your daily prayer time and 6-8 phone calls to your biweekly (every other week) schedule.
Please reply to jenrich2@netzero.net if you will serve the class in this way.

Prayer Email Assistant
We need someone to serve as a back-up person when our group prayer email person is unable to attend class. This person would need to be able to be in class by 9:30 to hear the requests and then forward them by Monday for the class members to pray over. Please reply to jenrich2@netzero.net if you will serve the class in this way.

Welcome Desk Rotational Volunteer
The Harrells need people to serve alongside them at the Welcome Desk. The job requires man/womaning the desk outside the 5th floor Criswell Center from 9:00-9:30 once a month. You would welcome people as they exit the elevators and help visitors know about available classes and their locations. Obviously you need to be approachable and willing to approach strangers to be a good fit for this job. The 4th and 5th Sundays are what need to be covered at this time. Contact Michelle at http://webmailb.netzero.net/webmail/new/8?folder=Sent&msgNum=00003K00:0016sOYG00001mzg&block=7&msgNature=all&msgStatus=all&count=1192462746&content=central# if you are interested.

UPCOMING EVENTS

Birkhead Class First Thursday Potluck
November 1, 6:00 p.m. (it's o.k. if you can't be here right at 6:00, come when you can)Busick Home - 8911 Aldwick Dr, Dallas, TX
Come by yourself, with your spouse, with your kids, whoever in your family is available.

Homecoming at First
Sunday, October 28"See actor Stephen Baldwin and hear his testimony in the morning worship services, join in a stirring worship time led by our Sanctuary Choir and Orchestra, hear our Pastor, Dr. Robert Jeffress as he teaches from the book of Philippians, meet our CenterStage worship leader, Philip Oswald, enjoy a time of reunion with friends old and new - including former Chapel Choir Director Steve Phillips and our Chapel Choir Alumni, feast on hamburgers and hot dogs during our time of fellowship Sunday evening."
The Pastor asked for each class to set an attendance goal for that Sunday which is above our highest attendance for the last year (42). Our goal is 50 people. We can easily attain the goal if most of us are in attendance and if some of us bring guests. As you consider whom to invite, think about friends, relatives, associates and neighbors that need a place of christian fellowship - particularly those who may have attended First Dallas in the past.

Fall Fest
Wednesday, October 31 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
In the Skating Rink, Veal and Wicker GymsFun, food and prizes for preschool - grade 6
Wear a fun costume!