Monday, December 13, 2010
New Web Site!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Upcoming Activities And Thanksgiving
THIS WEEK AT THE GRAF HOUSEFriday Night Dinner and Study: Our potluck theme is "Comfort Foods" which such be nice for our grey, rainy weather! Bring your Bibles for some crazy-talk about lostness...Sunday Night Football: Join us Sunday from 7-9pm to watch one of the "early" NFL games. This will be a "ohne Kinder" night--that is German for "without your kids!" Please find a babysitter or a friend to watch your kiddos and then come join us!Thanksgiving FestivitiesWednesday7pm: Young Adult Contemporary Service as normally held in the Graf Chapel AnnexThursday5:00pm Thanksgiving Dinner! Come enjoy turkey and all the fixings! Please RSVP so we know how many to anticipate (but if you find a soldier in the barracks on Thanksgiving morning, bring him or her along even if you hadn't RSVP'd.)6:30pm: Watch the Patriots and Lions on the big screen.Friday2:30-5:30pm: Adult Sport Day--Meet at the Graf House and we will go to a nearby field to play some soccer, ultimate football, flag football, etc. Kids are welcome to come watch but they will need to be supervised by a parent not participating in the activity.5:30-7:30pm: Party to celebrate the engagement of Nick and Alexis. We will have light snack foods to eat as you hang out, play cards or board games, and enjoy being together. There will be the opportunity for you to help them get ready for married life by purchasing a Pampered Chef item but by no means do you have to. (You can also buy Pampered Chef things as a Christmas present for your wife, parents, etc. Shopping made easy.)Saturday2:00 Leave the Graf Chapel for the Gutteneck Medieval Christmas Market. This is a really fun Christmas market about 45 minutes away that the whole family will enjoy. We will leave at 2pm sharp because the parade starts at 3pm. The market costs approximately 4 Euros to enter.Sunday10:30 Chapel (No Sunday School or AWANA's)11:30 Brunch at the DFAC
Thursday, November 11, 2010
To Know And Follow Hard After You
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
This Week at The Graf House
Monday, October 25, 2010
Proverbs to Shape our View of Media (22-25)
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Proverbs to Shape our View of Media (20-21)
Proverbs 20
The sluggard does not plow in the autumn;
he will seek at harvest and have nothing.
(Proverbs 20:4 ESV) On Laziness (I think our movie watching and game playing sometimes is because we are lazy and not willing to make time to do profitable things. Thus we will have nothing to show come harvest time)
The righteous who walks in his integrity—
blessed are his children after him!
(Proverbs 20:7 ESV) Let's be sure that whatever our standard is, that we walk faithfully in it
A king who sits on the throne of judgment
winnows all evil with his eyes.
(Proverbs 20:8 ESV) Interesting. The ESV Study Note says, "That is, he sorts and separates it out, and then removes it." Should we sort and separate out all evil and then remove it from our movie shelves? What is evil?
Proverbs 21
The plans of the diligent lead surely to abundance,
but everyone who is hasty comes only to poverty.
(Proverbs 21:5 ESV) Again, on laziness...
The soul of the wicked desires evil;
his neighbor finds no mercy in his eyes.
(Proverbs 21:10 ESV) What does this say about wanting to watch evil movies? Play evil games? Do we desire evil by desiring to play with evil? Thoughts?
One who wanders from the way of good sense
will rest in the assembly of the dead.
(Proverbs 21:16 ESV) Does it make good sense to watch what we watch? If so, why?
A wicked man puts on a bold face,
but the upright gives thought to his ways.
(Proverbs 21:29 ESV) I think we are doing this--giving thought to our ways. It is a good thing.
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Caving
Sunday, September 5, 2010
Transition Week at the Graf House
Friday Night Dinner & Study
Potluck Theme: Potato Bar
(Potato's and homemade chile provided ... toppings, sides, & desserts welcome)
Lesson:
"God Will Meet You Right Where You Are ... But He Won't Leave You There."
And ... this will be Bruce & Cathy's final week in Eschenbach. Brian & Aimee will be returning to the Graf House after a well-deserved vacation. Come welcome Jacob & Owen home ... and see how much Finn's grown!
No formal Saturday activity is planned for 9/11 ... however, maybe it's been too long since you've had a good long heart-to-heart with somebody you care about ... a friend, a child, a spouse. Saturdays are good days for caring!
Looking forward to continued fellowship ... Bruce & Cathy
Monday, August 30, 2010
This Week at the Graf House
Friday Night Dinner and Study
Potluck Theme: Italian (yum!)
Lesson: We're going to look at the characters of Judas, Peter, and Thomas as they interacted with Jesus during his final hours ... and in the process consider how we might better allow His presence to show through our lives.
4 September
Saturday Morning: "To Serve and be Served ..."
The Kleagers are due back from their vacation on Wednesday, 8 September. They've given much to this community ... how 'bout saying "welcome home" in the form of a well cared for house. We're thinking we could spend a couple of hours (1000 to 1200) beautifying their yard ... weeds, lawns, trimmings. At noon we'll BBQ some hot dogs for the hard workers, wrapping it up at 1300 sharp. Any takers??
Saturday Afternoon: Unfortunately, Cathy and I will be unable to join you at Eschenbach Lake. May we nevertheless encourage you (weather permitting) to spend this time together in fun and relaxing fellowship. Those interested can coordinate their interests Friday night ... we'll be happy to help.
On a Side Note ... Wednesday night at the Contemporary Worship Service (1945 at the Graf Chapel Annex), Bruce will be teaching from John 3, that compelling story where Jesus dialogues with Nicodemus concerning what it means to be born from above. Perhaps you have a friend that might find value in exposure to the core of our faith ... please consider joining us.
And Then Finally ... While the ladies take a break from PWOC, the men will continue to meet Thursday 1145-1245 with lunch in hand, upstairs in the Chapel Annex where we'll continue to sit under the teaching of Dallas Willard. The next two weeks sessions are particularly powerful ... hope you guys can join us.
Looking forward to our times together this week ...Bruce & Cathy
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Coming Up at the Graf House ...
Friday Night Dinner and Study
Potluck Theme: Casseroles
Lesson: Last week in considering the Gospel, we looked at the words of Jesus Himself ...
"Jesus then came into Galilee announcing the good news from God. 'All the preliminaries have been taken care of,’ he said, ‘and the rule of God is now accessible to everyone. Review your plans for living [repent] and base your life on this remarkable new opportunity.’” Mark 1:14-15 (paraphrase)
Friday night we're going to look at Stephen (Acts 6 & 7), a character who truely based his life on the remarkable new opportunity to follow Jesus and live in His Kingdom.
28 August
All are welcome to join the Graf House Family for a guided tour of Nurnberg. We'll meet at the Vilseck train station (mapquest or call us for directions) about 0915 for a 0930 departure to Nurnberg. The two hour tour will begin at 1100 followed by free time to eat, converse, explore, shop, etc. on your own. You're welcome to return at your leisure.
Cost for the Train: 6 Euro per person round trip; includes inner city public transportation in Nurnberg.
Cost for the Tour: Dependent on the number of participants, but expected to be between 5 & 9 Euros per person.
Looking forward to our time together ... Bruce & CathyFriday, August 13, 2010
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Friday Night Dinner and Study—Potluck Theme: European. Lesson: We will wrap up our marriage series with one last lesson on Conflict Resolution. I know I promised a lesson on the Bible, Marriage, and Sex but last Friday left us with only half the answer on Conflict Resolution (and I would hate for you to only half-resolve a conflict!). We will also have the great opportunity for you to meet Bruce and Cathy Gilbert who will be running The Graf House while we are away on vacation!
14 August
Ice Cream Social—This Saturday from 2-4 the Gilberts will host an ice cream social at The Graf House. Come enjoy your favorite ice cream and toppings and spend a little time getting to know the Gilberts and hanging out with your friends!
21 August
Weiden Tour:--Bill and Cydney Kastner will be leading a tour of Weiden on Saturday, August 21st. Put it on your calendar to meet them at the ZOB (Bus Station) at 9:30am. Bill will teach you all the intricacies of the town and then you can shop on your own or grab some lunch with friends. More details next week!