| Heavenly Father, As a new school year begins, we come to You with hearts full of hope and minds open to growth. For the students — grant them bravery. Help them walk into classrooms with confidence in who they are and excitement for what they’ll learn. When challenges come, may they face them with steady hearts and never doubt their worth or potential. For the parents — fill them with courage. Ease the worries that come with letting go, and give them peace in knowing their children are held in Your care. May they trust the journey, support with love, and lead with faith. For the teachers and school staff — provide strength. Uplift them when they feel weary and remind them that their impact reaches far beyond the classroom. Grant wisdom in every lesson, grace in every challenge, and joy in every victory. For the administrators — bless them with clarity and resilience as they guide schools through every season. Let their leadership be rooted in integrity, compassion, and vision. For the community — help us to know how to support and love our children and our schools well. Remind us to pray often for them and to lend a hand where we can. May we be a place that provides rest when the lessons get tough and the school year feels long. Lord, may this year be filled with discovery, connection, growth, and kindness. May every school be a place filled with your goodness. Amen |
| Donuts and Discussions Children 3 years old – students in 12th grade meet Ms. Tena and Luke in the Friends Center kitchen Sunday mornings at 9:00 AM for a donut and conversations about how Jesus shows up in our lives. |
| 24-7 Global Week of Prayer |
| Our church will be participating in a global prayer experience beginning on September 1st through September 7th. Our chapel will be open from 8:00 am – 8:00 pm for anyone to come in and pray. There will be a specific prayer each day, but you may use the space to pray as you feel led. We are excited to share more information on this event and a weekly Wednesday evening prayer experience soon. |
| Texas Area Friends Church MeetingJoin us on Sunday, August 24th at 5:00 pm in the Coffee Cafe to gather with other Friends Churches in our area for a time of worship and celebration. |
| Women’s Bible Study A Women’s Fall Bible Study will meet on Thursdays in the Coffee Cafe from 9:30 – 11:00 AM beginning on September 4th. The nursery will be available for anyone needing childcare. Please use the link below to register. Women’s Bible Study Registration |
| Greek Cohort If you have interest in participating in a Greek language learning cohort, there will be an informational meeting on Sunday, September 7th at 11:00 AM. Contact Bobby Kirkpatrick for more information. Contact Bobby Kirkpatrick |
| Sunday Evening Bible Study Beginning September 7th, a Bible Study led by Bobby Kirkpatrick over the book of Acts resumes on Sunday evenings from 5:00-6:00 pm in the Coffee Cafe. This study is designed for you to attend as your schedule allows, so no pressure if you miss a week or if this will be your first time to attend. Nursery care will be provided. We hope you will join us. |
| Children’s Corner |
| Back to School |
| Last Sunday Ms.Tena handed out “Back to School Survival Kits.” She has a few left and those extras will be out in the foyer next to the check-in computers on Sunday. If you didn’t grab one, stop by the yellow happy face balloon and pick one up. Included in the survival kit was a qr code for the Lectio Family Devotional. The link to the devotional is available here for anyone to access. |
| Lectio Family Devotional |
| Praying over all our teachers, kiddos, administrators, and parents as school rhythms begin! |
| Gym Kids Gym Kids is a structured time for kids. Moms are free to take a break while their kids are busy using their gross motor skills and learning about Jesus. We welcome potty-trained children aged 3-5 years old. Ms. Tena and Ms. Grace Kirkpatrick will be leading classes every Friday beginning September 5th from 9:00-10:00 AM. Gym Kids Registration |
| TWEENS! Calling ALL 5th graders!! TWEENS is back on September 4th!! TWEENS is an after school program on Thursdays for 5th graders to come Meet Jesus Christ and learn about Making Jesus Choices while playing with friends. |
| Registration for TWEENS opens on August 18th!! Check our church website or Facebook for the link. Registration is for contact information and planning purposes. There is no need to rush; there isn’t a limit! We can’t wait to meet all of our new TWEENS! |
| Kidzone Returns! |
| Ms. Tena is excited to welcome kids 3 years – 5th grade at Kidzone! We meet on Sundays at 5:00 pm in the gym beginning on September 7th. |
| Student Ministries Update |
| Back to School Pool Party |
| We are excited to kick off the school year with a Back to School Pool Party at the Kirkpatrick House. (412 Fieldcreek Dr.) Junior High Students (incoming 6th-8th graders) swim 5:00-6:30 PM High School Students (incoming 9th-12th graders) swim 7:00-8:30 PM Parents, join us at an informational parent meeting on Sunday, August 17th at the Kirkpatrick house from 6:30-7:00 PM |
| Sunday Evening Activities Resume Aug. 24 |
| Fuse (6th-8th Graders) | 6:00 PM Core (9th-12th Graders) | 7:10 PM |
