Meeting at the Dandurand's This Friday, June 28th at 7PM

This week we will have fewer questions but I hope they will still be a blessing to you all.

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Proverbs 8.12 ¶            “I, wisdom, dwell with prudence,

                        and I find knowledge and discretion.

Proverbs 8.13 The fear of the LORD is hatred of evil.

             Pride and arrogance and the way of evil

                        and perverted speech I hate.

            What does it mean to hate? What does it mean to hate evil? Can you think of any examples of “hatred of evil” in scripture?

            Why are pride and arrogance wrong (think beyond, "the bible says so.")? And what do these vices have to do with the fear of the LORD?

            What does “perverted” mean? What are some examples of perverted speech? What is the intended purpose of speech? Can you think of a verse to support your idea? What does it mean to hate perverted speech? Does the way you (personally) speak reflect a hatred of perverted speech?

Proverbs 8.14 I have counsel and sound wisdom;

                        I have insight; I have strength.

Proverbs 8.15 By me kings reign,

                        and rulers decree what is just;

Proverbs 8.16 by me princes rule,

                        and nobles, all who govern justly.

Proverbs 8.17 I love those who love me,

                        and those who seek me diligently find me.

What does it mean to love wisdom? How does this verse relate, if at all, to Prov 2:1-5? Based on verse 17, Who are those who love wisdom?  

NoHo's Good Ol' Day at the Park... Saturday 6/22

Dear NoHo family,

Get ready for a series of NoHo Good Ol' Park Days! This Saturday, 6/22, we will meet at Stonehurst Park for a great time of fellowship, fun, football, futbol, frisbees, fearless squirrels... ok, I think you get the picture :)

These NoHo Good Ol' Park Days will take place on the 3rd Saturday of every month for the summer season. We will NOT be meeting on the 3rd Friday of each month for the summer season. These Saturday Park Days will be scheduled in lieu of our usual 3rd Friday fellowship nights. If y'all have any questions about this please email us back for clarification.

Where?

Stonehurst Park

1 (818) 767-0314

9901 Dronfield Ave, Los Angeles, CA 91352

http://goo.gl/maps/wBRHo

Details:

10a to 2pm-ish :)

Bring Your Own Lunch

If you got 'em, bring the following:

• Softballs
• Gloves
• Bats
• Frisbee (or two)
• Chairs
• Blankets
• Shades

If you have or know someone who has:

• Bases (not sure if they are there)
• A tee

A big thanks to Shelbie, Amanda, and Mary for organizing this Park Day!

(Hebrews 10:23-25)

Let us hold fast the confession of our hope without wavering, for he who promised is faithful. And let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works, not neglecting to meet together, as is the habit of some, but encouraging one another, and all the more as you see the Day drawing near.

yours in Christ,

Vincent and Jacob

NoHo Bible study 6/14/2013... 7pm @ GCC room 234... Studying Colossians 1:24-29.

Dear NoHo Family,

This Friday we will be studying Colossians 1:24-29. Because the Dandurand home is unavailable this Friday, we will be meeting at church, GCC room 234 @ 7pm. 

[13248 Roscoe Blvd, Sun Valley, CA, 91352]

In this passage (vv 24-29) Paul follows up his soaring exaltation of Jesus Christ (vv 15-23) with a description of his labor of love for the church. In doing so he teaches wonderful truths about Christ while also modeling the heart of a pastor for his flock.

If you are able to, please prepare yourself for the study by reading through the passage (vv 24-29) and then making a copy of it in your own handwriting. As you pray and meditate through these verses, ask yourself these two questions: #1 What is the big idea of this passage; and #2 How do these verses fit into the flow of Paul's letter to the Colossians?

Have a great week. We look forward to seeing each of you on Friday!

yours in Christ,

Vincent and Jacob

Doulos NoHo Prayer meeting...7pm...June 7...A thru H @ the Bartons...I thru Z @ Natasja's.

Greetings NoHo Duloi!

This Friday (6/7) we will be meeting for prayer and fellowship. We will be meeting as two groups in two different homes @ 7pm this Friday. 

Group A = Last name A-H

Group B = Last name I-Z

*if you are bringing a visitor just bring them to the group that you are going to :)

*The Moores will go with group A and the Wongs will go with group B

Group A - Meet at the Bartons home, 7pm

Brett wrote: 

When you park on the street take care not to park in the no parking zone right in front of our compound (the only zuch zone on the ztreet, I might add)  If you want, and can, bring snacks, but snacks will be provided.

We love you guys, and are really looking forward to it.

Brett for the Bartons

Group B - Meet at Natasja's home, 7pm

Natasja wrote:

Major cross street is Victory and it's a house on the right.

Parking is a little challenging but there is some parking space available on the side street next to the house or around the corner down the street from where I live. Don't know what the outcome will be but if someone has some extra folding chairs, feel free to bring some if possible just in case? Also shoes off since my landlord is a little finicky with the carpet :) 

Thank you so much and I'm looking forward to fellowship/prayer meeting.

- Natasja

The reason for splitting into 2 smaller groups on these 1st Fridays is to foster relationships in our study. Our study is  large which comes with its blessings and challenges. In a group of, say, 20 people it’s much more natural for us to have meaningful conversations with each other than in a group of 40-50.  Our goal is to see the fellowship that we share in our group deepen in relationship with one another even as we grow in the size of our study. Jacob and I have thought and prayed much about this and think that this will be a blessing to you.

Jacob and I are here to serve you. As your Bible study shepherds, we endeavor to "present every man complete in Christ" (Col 1:28) by God's grace. Please let us know if you have any thoughts or questions about this format for our 1st Friday prayer nights.

We look forward to seeing you on Friday!

[please email us at <doulosnorthhollywood@gmail.com> for address and additional info. Thanks!]

yours in Christ,

Vincent and Jacob

Doulos XL. May 31st. 5th Friday. 7pm @ GCC, J370s

Greetings NoHo Duloi!

I hope that each of you are doing well. We have our Doulos XL night coming up tomorrow, May 31st. This will be a great time for all of the Doulos Bible studies to meet together on Friday night at the church for fellowship.

Here's the plan for the evening:

• meet at 7pm, May 31st, in the J370s (across the hall from the Doulos room)
• Schedule:
• participation music (corporate singing) (the band)
• 10 minute expo devo - Alain Gyger
• Kirk Linahan leads a game(s) of Simon Says
• performance music (the band)
• fellowship in the remaining time (with snacks + board games)

*Please bring any board games that they'd like to share and play. Tables will be set up around the perimeter of the room.
*we've reserved an adjacent room for parents who may need a quiet room for their kids. Note: parents are responsible for supervising their children if using this room.

A big thanks to each of you who are bringing snacks :)

See y'all tomorrow. May the Lord bless you.

- Vincent and Jacob

NoHo + St. Clarita West Bible studies...May 24th...7pm @ GCC room G230

Hello Friends :)

I hope you are all having a blessed week!

As you all know the Grosjeans will be leaving us soon, really soon :( 

For their last Biblestudy,May 24th  we were planning to combine the North Hollywood Biblestudy with the St. Clarita West for a Fellowship night at Church in Room G230.

The plan for the evening:

- Worship time

- Jacob and Vincent would like to say some words 

- last time of Fellowship as a biblestudy with the Grosjeans 

- Snacks (please sign up with Nakia) 

- no crying allowed!!!! :)

Please feel free to contact me with any question. 

Hope to see you on Friday,

Blessings

Kathy

[please email us at doulosnorthhollywood@gmail.com for additional info or questions. Thanks!]

Proverbs Study this Friday, May 17th

Hello everyone,

It seems that life keeps getting busier and busier for us all. What is God is seeking to teach you in that? I know for Stacy and I it has been a very hectic month so far and I am so refreshed when I remember God's work in our lives and how he has been growing all of us closer together and closer to Him. Life doesn't get easier with that, but it relieves the anxiety and overwhelming aspect as I remind myself of the amazing God we worship.

This Friday we will be looking at Proverbs 8, verses 1 to 11. I have reduced the amount of questions to a manageable quantity, so I hope you all will have time to ponder them as you read over Proverbs 8 this week.

We will be meeting at Church, G 234 at 7 PM. Please come exhausted and worn out and ready to be refreshed by God's Truth and his Love that he continues to show all of us through our Love for each other.

Here are the questions:


Prov. 8:1 ¶ Does not wisdom call? Does not understanding raise her voice?
Prov. 8:2 On the heights beside the way, at the crossroads she takes her stand;
Prov. 8:3 beside the gates in front of the town, at the entrance of the portals she cries aloud:

From what 4 places is wisdom crying?
What progression or connection do you see between these places?

What occupies these places today?

Why do you suppose these places are chosen?


Prov. 8:4 “To you, O men, I call, and my cry is to the children of man.

To whom is wisdom calling?

What is the man’s role in teaching his wife wisdom?

What is the man’s role in teaching his children wisdom?


Prov. 8:5 O simple ones, learn prudence; O fools, learn sense.

What is a, “simple one?” What does prudence mean?

What is a fool? What does it mean to learn sense?


Prov. 8:6 Hear, for I will speak noble things, and from my lips will come what is right,
Prov. 8:7 for my mouth will utter truth; wickedness is an abomination to my lips.
Prov. 8:8 All the words of my mouth are righteous; there is nothing twisted or crooked in them.
Prov. 8:9 They are all straight to him who understands, and right to those who find knowledge.

In the previous 4 verses, try to list 15 things you learn about wisdom.


Prov. 8:10 Take my instruction instead of silver, and knowledge rather than choice gold,

What two things are we told to take in this verse?

What does it mean to take instruction?

How is this different than understanding or hearing instruction?

Where do we receive the Lord’s instruction?

How much time do we spend each day taking the Lord’s instruction?

How much time earning silver?

Is that a good balance?

What could you change to rebalance if necessary?


Prov. 8:11 for wisdom is better than jewels, and all that you may desire cannot compare with her.

Where do we get wisdom?

What are we instructed to do in order to receive this wisdom?

See you Friday,

Jacob