Sundays @ 9:45
Don’t Waste Your Life
May 13, 2009 by Bill Robbins
In his excellent book, Don’t Waste Your Life, John Piper writes, “Most people slip by in life without a passion for God, spending their lives on trivial diversions…”
Are you wasting your life? Have you allowed yourself to get sucked into a culture and into activities that in the grand scheme of things will leave you jaded, empty, unfulfilled and left with a wasted life?
It almost happened to David. But he made an important, crucial second half adjustment that changed everything. Need some good news? Discover how you can make the same adjustment this Sunday.
Get your friends and family to a2 this Sunday. It could change their life.
Trust! Unshakable Trust
May 6, 2009 by Bill Robbins
It’s hard to imagine what headline could hit next… Swine flu… Bailout blues… Economic woes… Every week it’s something new… And it all comes at warp speed…
This Sunday we’ll check out an incredible psalm written by a guy who lived through a period in his life when the whole world seemed to turn upside down… Everything around him seemed to be SHAKEN…
His response? TRUST! UNSHAKABLE TRUST.
There’s a group of psalms in the Bible scholars call “Psalms of Trust or Confidence.” These are psalms that were written by people whose backs were against the wall and whose world had been slammed with a quake that would measure 7.9 on the Richter scale… But in the middle of their pain and loss, they discovered who and what they could really count on when everything else around them collapsed.
Don’t miss a2′s first Mother’s Day. It won’t be “typical,” but it could transform your life.
First Wednesday Leadership Challenge
May 3, 2009 by Bill Robbins
The first Wednesday of every month will be devoted to “leadership development” and is and opportunity for volunteers and ministers at every level of a2 to come together to learn, grow and develop as leaders. Make plans to join us.
You Can Begin Again
April 28, 2009 by Bill Robbins
One of the cool things about David is how “real” and genuine this guy was… He had an incredible passion for God, but his life was also littered with some pretty colossal failures and mistakes…
On the heels of one of the most infamous failures in his life, David experienced GRACE…extravagant grace… He got a chance to begin again… He got a clean slate and a new start…
Regardless of your failures… Regardless of your mistakes… You can begin again…
Discover more of THE BEST NEWS YOU’VE HEARD ALL WEEK in this important message.
a2 Shower of Blessings
April 25, 2009 by Bill Robbins
On Sunday, May 3, a2 will host a special “shower of blessing” and church wide chow down immediately following the morning service. Shelly Holden is coordinating the event. Feel free to contact her with any questions or for more information at 205.915.4692 or micheleholden@bellsouth.net.
Here’s a “wish list” from some of the ministry areas at a2. In order to insure the “continuity” of the desired design and overall “look” of a2 church, please feel free to contact the designated ministry / area leaders for specifics on suggested items.
Cash donations for specific items will be honored; and “slightly used” items in good working order are welcomed. Please feel no obligation to participate in the “shower of blessing.” However, we do invite EVERYONE to join us for the a2 Church Wide Chow Down on May 3.
Suggested “Shower” Items
Nursery:
- Baby Swing
- Play Mats for Nursery
- High Chair
- Diaper Pail
- Diaper Wipe Warmer
(Contact Holly Holladay at hollyholladay@gmail.com or 859.420.8097 for specifics)
Children’s Ministry:
- Puppets for Children’s Ministry
- 50″ Flat Screen LCD Television for a2 Kids Club Room
(Contact Kevin Johnson at kjcreative@bellsouth.net or 205.563.4580 for specifics)
Kitchen and Janitorial:
- Microwave Oven
- Small Coffee Pot
- Large Coffee Urn
- Bowls for the Kitchen
- Serving Utensils
- Serving Platters
- Vacuum Cleaner(s)
(Contact Denise Dixon at denise@chesterlewis.com or 205.527.8003 for specifics.)
Decor and Interior:
- Cabinet in the Ladies Restroom to store supplies
- Flower arrangements
- Artwork for various areas in church
- Couches and tables for Foyer
(Contact Deborah Wiggins at theclothestree@hotmail.com or 205.337.4515 for specifics)
Student Ministry:
- Pub Tables for Student Room, Mosaic Bistro Collection, World Market, $129
- Video Projection Unit for Student Room
- Macbook Pro for Student Ministry, $1600
- Paint for Student Room, $100
- 12X34 Carpet, Riverchase Flooring, $860
- Lighting for Student Room
- Kali Chindi 6X9 Area Rug for Student Room, World Market $139
- Ayush Etagere Bookshelf for Student Room, World Market, $199
- Papasan Cushions (green, orange, tan, brown), World Market, $49
- Toss pillows to match rug, World Market, $20 each
- Art piece, World Market Item #24154345, $80
- IO Metro Furniture, Art Piece, $299
(Contact Darrell Garrett at Darrell.Garrett@homewoodal.org or 205.281.7992 for specifics)
Food for a2’s Church Wide CHOW DOWN
Last names beginning with letters
- A-E: Veggies / Fruits
- F-K: Salad / Bread / Appetizer
- L-Q: Main Dish / Casserole
- R-Z: Dessert
(Contact Teddie Butcher at tbutcher@hoover.k12.al.us or 205-370-4462 or Jenny Walters at jwalters@greystonecc.com or 205-368-3449 for specifics.)
God Is Back In Town
April 22, 2009 by Bill Robbins
We know… GOD NEVER LEFT! But an event that occurred in the life of David was so amazing, awe-inspiring, mind blowing and EPIC, that that’s exactly the way people felt: GOD IS BACK! BIG…TIME!
This Sunday we’ll talk about what happens when people make a decision to honor God as God and to respond to all He is with all we are…
If you’ve always known that there’s got to be more, don’t miss this Sunday @ a2 Church.
It’s the End of the World as We Know It
April 19, 2009 by Bill Robbins
THE BEST NEWS – Part 2
It’s the End of the World as We Know It
April 13, 2009 by Bill Robbins
Admit it… The last nine months have been phenomenal in terms of earth-shaking, history-making events… Sometimes it feels as if the world is literally falling apart. That the systems and structures we’ve built our lives on are crumbling all around us.
What’s a guy or gal to do? What’s a mom or dad to do?
A guy who wrote a number of songs in the book of Psalms lived through a similar period in world history… The game was changing… The earth was shaking… Chaos was breaking… Things were getting totally out of whack and insane…
He got loads of advice from a group of well meaning friends and even some people who wanted to do him in. Both groups essentially said, “Get out of dodge. Head for the hills. Move to Montana. Join a militia. Build a bomb shelter. Stock up on non-perishables and wait for Jesus to come…”
Somehow this guy answered fear’s advice with an incredible statement of faith that’s recorded in the book of Psalms and provides great insight for people living in 2009.
This Sunday get a fresh glimpse of a God who isn’t “freaking out” or calling for an emergency meeting with the other members of the Trinity… He isn’t reaching for the medicine cabinet… He hasn’t panicked. He is in absolute and ultimate control. He is large and in charge. The big, $20, theological word is “SOVEREIGN.”
This weekend worship is going to be “off the chain.” I mean it! We are going to focus on our great, awesome, amazing, sovereign God.
The message is going to be “blue jeans, tennis shoes, white t-shirt” kind of stuff PRACTICAL – with an awe-inspiring view of the greatness and glory of our GREAT GOD.
Two item numbers are going to challenge you to keep believing – even if you’ve been“out in a cave, forty days…”
I am PUMPED about Sunday and look forward to seeing you this Sunday morning, 9:45 @ a2 Church.
The Third Day Changes Everything.
April 12, 2009 by Bill Robbins
THE BEST NEWS – Part 1
Easter Weekend @ a2
March 31, 2009 by Bill Robbins
THE WONDERFUL CROSS
Good Friday Worship and Communion
Friday, April 10, 6:00 pm
a2 Church
Easter Weekend worship @ a2 begins on Friday evening with a special one hour service focused on the work of the CROSS.
This special evening will feature an “unplugged” set, an intimate time in worship, an illustrated message on what happened at the cross, Holy Communion and a special opportunity for prayer.
Nursery will be provided for children age 6 weeks through age 5. Children Grades 1 and up are invited to worship with their parents.
THE BEST NEWS YOU’VE HEARD ALL WEEK
Easter Sunday, April 12, 9:45 am
a2 Church
Experience Easter like never before @ a2 Church!
Economic uncertainty… Rising unemployment… The housing meltdown… Mortgage crisis… Rising Foreclosures… Threats of terrorism… War… Political tension… The “octo-mom” circus… When will it all stop? Tired of all the bad news?
This Easter you can experience the BEST NEWS you’ve heard all week, all month, maybe ALL YEAR.
Arrive early for great refreshments. You don’t miss a second of this creative service featuring great music, creative video, an illustrated message, and boatloads of HOPE!
a2 Kids will feature age appropriate learning environments for children age 6 weeks through grade 5.
Share the BEST NEWS EVER by inviting your friends and family to join you this Easter @ a2 Church.
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