It’s Summer, time for beaches, barbecues, and vacations.  Acts 2 is  going to be taking a break over the summer, and will start back in September.We’ll be updating the blog as well as  Twitter, so you won’t be too far from your favorite Bible Study buds!

So, kick back, relax, and enjoy your Saturday nights.  And we’ll see you all (officially) in September… although a cook-out MAY happen soon..
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Thank you, Mom. This Sunday is Mother’s Day.  We all need to stop and take a moment to honor, love, and appreciate the amazing women that God has put into our lives.  Mothers (and wives) are often under-appreciated, but their value is immeasurable. An unknown author once wrote, You were there when we took our first steps, And went unsteadily across the floor. You pushed and prodded: encouraged and guided, Until our steps took us out the door… You worry now “Are they ok?” Is there more you could have done? As we walk the paths of our unknown You wonder”Where have my children gone?” Where we are is where you have led us, With your special love you showed us a way, To believe in ourselves and the decisions we make. Taking on the challenge of life day-to-day. And where we go you can be sure, In spirit you shall never be alone. For where you are is what matters most to us, Because to us that will always be home… I hope that this year, we all stop and pay homage to these lovely, amazing women, Happy Mother’s Day! Don’t forget, ACTS 2 is THIS Saturday at 6:00 pm! FOOD THEME This Saturday’s A2 we’ll be featuring a Mexican Food Theme, in honor of Cinco de Mayo. Be creative! Drunks, Napkins, Cups, Plates, and Utensils will be provided. The Books of Acts We’ll be jumping into studying the Book of Acts. Written by Luke, the disciple, it’s main purpose was to give an account of the birth and growth of the First Century Christian church.  It’s an amazing story and will be an amazing study.  Make sure you come with your Bibles THIS SATURDAY! “Stamp Out” Hunger Don’t forget that A2 is joining the National Letter Carries in their national food drive. Have you bags of food out by your mail box THIS SATURDAY! For more information CLICK HERE. I love each of you and cannot with to see you, it’s been a few weeks since we have ALL been together. I have been praying for you and I have seen God working in the lives of the A2 Posse, as well as the life of Acts2 Church.May the Lord bless you, and keep you, and make His face to shine upon you,and give you peace.

This Saturday, join with Acts2 and help Stamp Out Hunger. A2 is joining with the National Association of Letter Carriers as we collect non-perishable food items for those in need.

Donations will be collected by more than 1,400 local branches of the 300,000-member postal union and delivered to food banks, pantries and shelters that serve the communities where they are collected.

The 17th annual NALC National Food Drive to “Stamp Out Hunger” is the largest one-day food drive in the nation. Carriers collected a record 73.1 million pounds of food in last year’s drive.

HOW CAN YOU HELP?

1. Put some non-perishable food items in a bag and place it by your mailbox.

2. Your letter carrier will pick it up and deliver to local food banks.

3. For more information, please visit www.helpstampouthunger.com

We’ll start cooking at 6:00, and after we eat we’ll hang out around the house and the fire pit.

Everyone is encouraged to bring something to grill and a side item.  A2 will provide the drinks, cups, ice, plates, and utensils.

Make sure that you attend and spend some time with your A2 family!

You do not want to miss Tomorrow at Acts2!  We will be spending some time in prayer and worshiping God and we will be answering the question:

Which one is BIGGER: Our Problems or God?

There is ALWAYS a time of food and hanging out – so bring something good to eat, bring a Bible, and BRING a FRIEND!

If you would like to see or hear Craig Groeschel speak on this subject, please CLICK HERE.

OPEN

• Watching the news, listening to Talk Radio, or reading the newspaper, what fears are people dealing with around the country?

• Are we, as a nation, making decisions based on Faith or Fear?

READ

• Mark 5:21-40

EXPLORE

• What happened when the woman touched Jesus’ cloak? (5:29)

• How did Jesus’ reply give the woman comfort and reassurance? (5:34)

• What happened while Jesus was still speaking to the woman? (5:35)

REFLECT

• How does Jesus’ treatment of the sick woman offer comfort to us today?

• How do you hope that Jesus will work in the situations that cause you fear?

APPLY

• What is one fear that you ask Jesus to help you overcome this week?

• With what concrete action can you show your faith in Jesus this week?

What will you let go of today?

This is a VERY visual example of how fear can hold us down.  What fears do you need to break free from?