We live in the Emerald Forest Subdivision.
Take Highway 6 Bypass South to Harvey Mitchell Parkway (2818). Exit and turn left under the freeway. Follow Harvey Mitchell Parkway in an easterly direction as it becomes the Emerald Parkway and enters Emerald Forest Subdivision.
Stay on Emerald Parkway until you reach APPOMATTOX Drive. TURN LEFT on APPOMATTOX. As you drive on Appomattox, you will see a city park, tennis courts, and a swimming pool on your left. Soon, you will cross a bridge. After you cross the bridge, you will turn right on Spring Creek, which is the second street after crossing the bridge. The first street on your left after you turn on Spring Creek is the first leg of Turtle Rock Loop. DO NOT TURN HERE. Go to the second street which is also Turtle Rock Loop. Turn left. Our house is the second one on the right after you have turned. 8431 Turtle Rock Loop.
Turtle Rock Loop is an actual "U-shaped" loop. If you should turn on the first street, just stay on it and you will come around the loop to our house.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Christmas Dinner Information
SUNDAY SCHOOL DINNER--DECEMBER 14, 2009 @ 6:30 P.M.
AT THE CREEL'S -- 8431 TURTLE ROCK LOOP, COLLEGE STATION (EMERALD FOREST)--
KINDLY RSVP BY SENDING E-MAIL TO JIMMY AT jimmycreel@suddenlink.net or by commenting on this blog or by signing up in Sunday School.
Please join us for an evening of fellowship and fun. We will provide chili, tea, and coffee. You are asked to bring one of the items listed below and/or a Christmas dessert, candy, or favorite dish. We will NOT have a gift exchange—no running to the mall for a gift to exchange. However, we do have some Christmas games that will be fun for everyone! If you have a friend or a neighbor or relative who could be a prospective member of our class, please invite them to join us as well. Kindly RSVP by sending an e-mail to jimmycreel@suddenlink.net or by filling in the form below or by completing the sign-up sheet at Sunday School. If you submit verification by e-mail, please include the names of those who will be attending as well as the item(s) you will bring.
YES, I (WE) will be there and we will bring the following items:
Use the comment box to send your name and the food item you will bring if you wish to sign up by responding to this blog.
NAME and FOOD ITEM YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR BRINGING:
Jimmy & Cindy Creel CHILI, TEA, COFFEE
Selection of items to bring:
SOFT DRINKS (3 1 LITER BOTTLES) ANY VARIETY
SOFT DRINKS (3 1 LITER BOTTLES) ANY VARIETY
CORN CHIPS AND TORTILLA CHIPS—FOR 10—12 PEOPLE
CORN CHIPS AND TORTILLA CHIPS—FOR 10—12 PEOPLE
2 BOXES OF CRACKERS
2 BOXES OF CRACKERS
1 16 OZ. PACKAGE OF GRATED CHEESE
1 16 OZ. PACKAGE OF GRATED CHEESE
CHOPPED GREEN, RED, OR YELLOW ONIONS FOR APPROX. 10 SERVINGS
CHOPPED GREEN, RED, OR YELLOW ONIONS FOR APPROX. 10 SERVINGS
SOUR CREAM (1 PINT)
SOUR CREAM (1 PINT)
1 PLATE OF ASSORTED VEGETABLES TO SERVE 15-20 PEOPLE
CHRISTMAS DESSERT OR GOODIES
CHRISTMAS DESSERT OR GOODIES
CHRISTMAS DESSERT OR GOODIES
CHRISTMAS DESSERT OR GOODIES
CHRISTMAS DESSERT OR GOODIES
Potluck—your choice
Potluck—your choice
Potluck—your choice
Potluck—your choice
Feel free to bring any favorite Christmas dish that you wish to share even if it does not fit this particular menu. There may be others who would like to taste your dish.
If you invite a guest, please do not ask them to bring anything, but do let us know they are coming. For directions to the Creel house, see the Sunday School Blog at: http://cbcbryanparentsofpre-schoolers.blogspot.com/
Looking forward to seeing you all!
Merry Christmas to all!
AT THE CREEL'S -- 8431 TURTLE ROCK LOOP, COLLEGE STATION (EMERALD FOREST)--
KINDLY RSVP BY SENDING E-MAIL TO JIMMY AT jimmycreel@suddenlink.net or by commenting on this blog or by signing up in Sunday School.
Please join us for an evening of fellowship and fun. We will provide chili, tea, and coffee. You are asked to bring one of the items listed below and/or a Christmas dessert, candy, or favorite dish. We will NOT have a gift exchange—no running to the mall for a gift to exchange. However, we do have some Christmas games that will be fun for everyone! If you have a friend or a neighbor or relative who could be a prospective member of our class, please invite them to join us as well. Kindly RSVP by sending an e-mail to jimmycreel@suddenlink.net or by filling in the form below or by completing the sign-up sheet at Sunday School. If you submit verification by e-mail, please include the names of those who will be attending as well as the item(s) you will bring.
YES, I (WE) will be there and we will bring the following items:
Use the comment box to send your name and the food item you will bring if you wish to sign up by responding to this blog.
NAME and FOOD ITEM YOU WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR BRINGING:
Jimmy & Cindy Creel CHILI, TEA, COFFEE
Selection of items to bring:
SOFT DRINKS (3 1 LITER BOTTLES) ANY VARIETY
SOFT DRINKS (3 1 LITER BOTTLES) ANY VARIETY
CORN CHIPS AND TORTILLA CHIPS—FOR 10—12 PEOPLE
CORN CHIPS AND TORTILLA CHIPS—FOR 10—12 PEOPLE
2 BOXES OF CRACKERS
2 BOXES OF CRACKERS
1 16 OZ. PACKAGE OF GRATED CHEESE
1 16 OZ. PACKAGE OF GRATED CHEESE
CHOPPED GREEN, RED, OR YELLOW ONIONS FOR APPROX. 10 SERVINGS
CHOPPED GREEN, RED, OR YELLOW ONIONS FOR APPROX. 10 SERVINGS
SOUR CREAM (1 PINT)
SOUR CREAM (1 PINT)
1 PLATE OF ASSORTED VEGETABLES TO SERVE 15-20 PEOPLE
CHRISTMAS DESSERT OR GOODIES
CHRISTMAS DESSERT OR GOODIES
CHRISTMAS DESSERT OR GOODIES
CHRISTMAS DESSERT OR GOODIES
CHRISTMAS DESSERT OR GOODIES
Potluck—your choice
Potluck—your choice
Potluck—your choice
Potluck—your choice
Feel free to bring any favorite Christmas dish that you wish to share even if it does not fit this particular menu. There may be others who would like to taste your dish.
If you invite a guest, please do not ask them to bring anything, but do let us know they are coming. For directions to the Creel house, see the Sunday School Blog at: http://cbcbryanparentsofpre-schoolers.blogspot.com/
Looking forward to seeing you all!
Merry Christmas to all!
Sunday, November 22, 2009
December Class Social
Please mark your calendars for an evening of fellowship and fun on December 14,2009. We are planning a class get-together that we hope will be an intimate dinner together for the couples of our class. Cindy and I will host a Christmas Dinner at our home beginning at 6:30 p.m. on December 14. The particulars regarding the dinner have not yet been determined. However, I wanted to get on your calendars as soon as possible and give you time to search out baby sitters if necessary. I hope you will make every effort to join us for this time together. We chose to have this get-together in our home rather than a restaurant or other venue in order to give us a better opportunity to fellowship together.
We shall look forward to spending some time together on the 14th.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS DINNER
WHEN? MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2009
TIME? BEGINNING AT 6:30 P.M.
WHERE? THE CREEL'S HOME--8431 TURTLE ROCK LOOP
COLLEGE STATION, TX. (EMERALD FOREST SUBDIVISION)
AN INTIMATE DINNER WITH THE COUPLES OF THE PARENTS OF CHILDREN CLASS.
We shall look forward to spending some time together on the 14th.
SUNDAY SCHOOL CHRISTMAS DINNER
WHEN? MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2009
TIME? BEGINNING AT 6:30 P.M.
WHERE? THE CREEL'S HOME--8431 TURTLE ROCK LOOP
COLLEGE STATION, TX. (EMERALD FOREST SUBDIVISION)
AN INTIMATE DINNER WITH THE COUPLES OF THE PARENTS OF CHILDREN CLASS.
November 22--Who Is Man? Part 2
Today's lesson was a continuation of the discussion of anthropology. For the past two weeks, we have been addressing the question, "Who is Man?" Dr. Tackett has repeatedly pointed toward the Biblical View of Man:
His Essence--made in the image of God, dualistic--both flesh and spirit
His Moral State--fallen nature
His Need--redemption
Yet, we have seen in the video that there are many prominent scientists and philosophers in our society who argue that man is inherently good. We saw excerpts of highly educated men who tried to build a case for the goodness of man. Carl Rogers said, "I do not find that evil is inherent in human nature." Yet, in a two-minute video segment, the argument of man's basic "goodness" was debunked, in my mind at least. The two minute segment showed actual news headlines of a mass murderer talking about his actions, the Los Angeles race riots in which a truck driver was brutally struck by a man who threw a brick at his face and then celebrated when his victim was knocked to the ground, Timothy McVeigh, the perpetrator of the horrific bombings in Oklahoma City, genocide, and several other terrible examples of evil that we have experienced in our own lifetime. Indeed, for me at least, this short video segment was enough evidence to prove that man is inherently evil, in a fallen condition, and in need of the grace and redemption of a loving savior.
We discussed the fact that much of our training and education reflects the humanistic view of man. For example, Abraham Maslow's work clearly suggests that man's ultimate objective is self-actualization--to get in touch with his inner self and to act accordingly. Dr. Tackett calls this a "pernicious lie" with serious consequences. It caused me to think of my own education and the many times that I had questions about the material that was being presented. Examples in the video included Haeckel's Embryos and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs both of which were prevalent in much of my own training. Many class members recalled these concepts and others in their own training. Many of the concepts we are taught in classes and training reflect the humanistic point of view and are contradictory to the Biblical View of Man. Yes, the "Cosmic Battle" rages within each of us. "A rat is a pig is a dog is a boy," is one of the basic concepts of evolution that is common in our society and in academia. The concept of environmentalism without the recognition of God as the creator of the environment is contradictory to the Biblical World View. Let's not be taken "captive" by the world's view of these issues. Romans 8:13 and Colossians 3:5-10 are perfect scripture references to help us avoid becoming a captive. Please feel free to post your own comments and reflections regarding these lessons.
Have a great week and a blessed Thanksgiving Holiday.
Jimmy
His Essence--made in the image of God, dualistic--both flesh and spirit
His Moral State--fallen nature
His Need--redemption
Yet, we have seen in the video that there are many prominent scientists and philosophers in our society who argue that man is inherently good. We saw excerpts of highly educated men who tried to build a case for the goodness of man. Carl Rogers said, "I do not find that evil is inherent in human nature." Yet, in a two-minute video segment, the argument of man's basic "goodness" was debunked, in my mind at least. The two minute segment showed actual news headlines of a mass murderer talking about his actions, the Los Angeles race riots in which a truck driver was brutally struck by a man who threw a brick at his face and then celebrated when his victim was knocked to the ground, Timothy McVeigh, the perpetrator of the horrific bombings in Oklahoma City, genocide, and several other terrible examples of evil that we have experienced in our own lifetime. Indeed, for me at least, this short video segment was enough evidence to prove that man is inherently evil, in a fallen condition, and in need of the grace and redemption of a loving savior.
We discussed the fact that much of our training and education reflects the humanistic view of man. For example, Abraham Maslow's work clearly suggests that man's ultimate objective is self-actualization--to get in touch with his inner self and to act accordingly. Dr. Tackett calls this a "pernicious lie" with serious consequences. It caused me to think of my own education and the many times that I had questions about the material that was being presented. Examples in the video included Haeckel's Embryos and Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs both of which were prevalent in much of my own training. Many class members recalled these concepts and others in their own training. Many of the concepts we are taught in classes and training reflect the humanistic point of view and are contradictory to the Biblical View of Man. Yes, the "Cosmic Battle" rages within each of us. "A rat is a pig is a dog is a boy," is one of the basic concepts of evolution that is common in our society and in academia. The concept of environmentalism without the recognition of God as the creator of the environment is contradictory to the Biblical World View. Let's not be taken "captive" by the world's view of these issues. Romans 8:13 and Colossians 3:5-10 are perfect scripture references to help us avoid becoming a captive. Please feel free to post your own comments and reflections regarding these lessons.
Have a great week and a blessed Thanksgiving Holiday.
Jimmy
Sunday, November 15, 2009
The Truth Project--Anthropology
PRAYER REQUESTS THIS MORNING: Kathleeen Gutierrez asked that we remember her mother who was laid off from her job of thirty years. Kathleen's mom will soon be seeking new employment and, after spending thirty years on the same job, will likely face challenges in adjusting to the expectations and requirements of the contemporary workplace. Please pray for Kathleen's mom as well as for many others who are seeking employment during this time of economic downturn. PRAISE: Marty Holmes reported that his grandmother turned 90 years old today. She is still a vibrant, active person who lives alone, drives her car, sells Stanley Home Products, and still mows her own yard. Wow! What a blessing she must be to her family. I suggested to Cindy that she should start mowing the grass if she wanted to live to be 90 years old, but she's not buying it.
Today, we began an in-depth examination of Biblical and contemporary ideas about the nature of the human race. The focus of the discussion is "anthropology", the study of man: Who is man? Where did he come from? What is the meaning and purpose of existence? In the course of this study, Dr. Tackett demonstrates that the answers we bring to these questions have a direct bearing upon our approach to another pressing problem, one of the thorniest and most challenging of all--"why is there evil in the world?"
Dr. Tackett begins to discuss basic assumptions about mankind in today's lesson. Here we again discover a fundamental conflict between Christianity and the perspective of contemporary culture. The Bible teaches that man consists of both body and spirit and is created in the image of God; our culture assumes that he is purely material, the product of mindless, purposeless forces.
Christianity represents evil as the product of the Cosmic Battle that rages within man--the conflict between humanity as it was meant to be and what it has actually become as a result of sin. Godless philosophy and psychology, on the other hand, can suggest only one possible solution to the problem of evil in the world; man must throw off the restraints of superimposed social conventions and institutions (i.e. any kind of moral standard) and pursue "self-fulfillment" to the fullest possible extent. This is what Dr. Tackett calls the "pernicious lie."
Some viewers--even those who consider themselves Christians--may have difficulty accepting the idea that "self-fulfillment" and the call to "follow your heart" are inconsistent with a Christian worldview. Others may object to Dr. Tackett's assertion that a great deal of the radical social and political activism we see in the world today is driven primarily by secular man's sinful desire to throw off the shackles of "God's social design." All will find it stimulating and profitable to wrestle with the question he poses: ""Why do non-believers and evolutionists find evil so troubling?"
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES FOR TOUR # 3:
Gal 5: 16-17 Gen 1:27 Rom 5:12 Gen 6:5
Rev 20:15 Heb 9:27 Rev 5:9 Rom 7: 14-20
Rom 6:12 Rom 8:5-14 1 Cor 15:42 Rom 8:13
Col. 3:5-10 Rom 7: 24-25
These verses refer to both the first half of Tour 3 which we viewed today and the second half which we will view next Sunday.
[Accessed: https://www.mytruthproject.org/small_group_support/tours/anthropology/lesson_guide_1...]
THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR HELP IN SPONSORING THE MISSIONS LUNCHEON AFTER CHURCH TODAY. OUR CLASS PAID FOR THE FOOD AND DRINK FOR THIS LUNCHEON. IN A SMALL WAY, WE HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE SPREADING OF GOD'S WORD AROUND THE WORLD.
Today, we began an in-depth examination of Biblical and contemporary ideas about the nature of the human race. The focus of the discussion is "anthropology", the study of man: Who is man? Where did he come from? What is the meaning and purpose of existence? In the course of this study, Dr. Tackett demonstrates that the answers we bring to these questions have a direct bearing upon our approach to another pressing problem, one of the thorniest and most challenging of all--"why is there evil in the world?"
Dr. Tackett begins to discuss basic assumptions about mankind in today's lesson. Here we again discover a fundamental conflict between Christianity and the perspective of contemporary culture. The Bible teaches that man consists of both body and spirit and is created in the image of God; our culture assumes that he is purely material, the product of mindless, purposeless forces.
Christianity represents evil as the product of the Cosmic Battle that rages within man--the conflict between humanity as it was meant to be and what it has actually become as a result of sin. Godless philosophy and psychology, on the other hand, can suggest only one possible solution to the problem of evil in the world; man must throw off the restraints of superimposed social conventions and institutions (i.e. any kind of moral standard) and pursue "self-fulfillment" to the fullest possible extent. This is what Dr. Tackett calls the "pernicious lie."
Some viewers--even those who consider themselves Christians--may have difficulty accepting the idea that "self-fulfillment" and the call to "follow your heart" are inconsistent with a Christian worldview. Others may object to Dr. Tackett's assertion that a great deal of the radical social and political activism we see in the world today is driven primarily by secular man's sinful desire to throw off the shackles of "God's social design." All will find it stimulating and profitable to wrestle with the question he poses: ""Why do non-believers and evolutionists find evil so troubling?"
SCRIPTURE REFERENCES FOR TOUR # 3:
Gal 5: 16-17 Gen 1:27 Rom 5:12 Gen 6:5
Rev 20:15 Heb 9:27 Rev 5:9 Rom 7: 14-20
Rom 6:12 Rom 8:5-14 1 Cor 15:42 Rom 8:13
Col. 3:5-10 Rom 7: 24-25
These verses refer to both the first half of Tour 3 which we viewed today and the second half which we will view next Sunday.
[Accessed: https://www.mytruthproject.org/small_group_support/tours/anthropology/lesson_guide_1...]
THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR YOUR HELP IN SPONSORING THE MISSIONS LUNCHEON AFTER CHURCH TODAY. OUR CLASS PAID FOR THE FOOD AND DRINK FOR THIS LUNCHEON. IN A SMALL WAY, WE HAVE CONTRIBUTED TO THE SPREADING OF GOD'S WORD AROUND THE WORLD.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
The Truth Project--Philosophy and Ethics
This morning, we watched the second half of "Tour 2" in The Truth Project DVD Series. Some of you asked about the ten questions asked by the Barna Group in their survey that was referenced in the first half of this program. Here is the response I found on The Truth Project website:
"Re: In tour 2 our class wants to know what the 10 questions were that were in the survey that only 4%-9% HAD A BIBLICAL WORLDVEIW
From FAQ #24307:
Good Question.
I spoke with the folks at Barna, because I could not find the "Survey" online. They were very helpful. Here's what they shared with me.
Below is a list of questions we use to qualify whether or not someone really looks at the world through Christian eyes or not. We call this a Biblical worldview. If they don't strongly agree (or if they disagree with any of thestatements) then they don't have a Biblical worldview - as defined by The Barna Group. The five optional responses for each statement are - strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, strongly disagree, don't know:
Here are the statements:
I believe that absolute moral truth exists
I believe the source of moral truth is the Bible
I believe the Bible is accurate in all of the principles it teaches
I believe that eternal spiritual salvation cannot be earned
I believe that Jesus lived a sinless life on earth
I believe that every person has a responsibility to share their religious beliefs with others
I believe that Satan is a living force, not just a symbol of evil
I believe that God is the all-knowing, all-powerful maker of the universe who still rules that creation today."
I hope this information is helpful as you consider the implications of the programs we have watched for the past two weeks. I found the comparison between morality--what is, and ethics--what ought to be, a very interesting topic. Isn't it true that we often fall into the trap of assuming "what is" to be normal and right? Dr. Tackett encouraged us to embrace the guidance offered by Romans 12:2, "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect."
NEXT WEEK: We are looking forward to having the Waysons speak to our class next week. This couple is recently home from their missionary service in China. I know they will bless us with their testimony. Also, please keep in mind that our class has been asked to sponsor a missions luncheon for the month of November. Dr. Scasta will be passing the offering plate next week in order to collect money for this purpose. Our goal is to collect $150 in order to fund the luncheon. I hope you will seek the Lord's will and will come to class prepared to support this effort if you are led to do so. Have a great week.
"Re: In tour 2 our class wants to know what the 10 questions were that were in the survey that only 4%-9% HAD A BIBLICAL WORLDVEIW
From FAQ #24307:
Good Question.
I spoke with the folks at Barna, because I could not find the "Survey" online. They were very helpful. Here's what they shared with me.
Below is a list of questions we use to qualify whether or not someone really looks at the world through Christian eyes or not. We call this a Biblical worldview. If they don't strongly agree (or if they disagree with any of thestatements) then they don't have a Biblical worldview - as defined by The Barna Group. The five optional responses for each statement are - strongly agree, somewhat agree, somewhat disagree, strongly disagree, don't know:
Here are the statements:
I believe that absolute moral truth exists
I believe the source of moral truth is the Bible
I believe the Bible is accurate in all of the principles it teaches
I believe that eternal spiritual salvation cannot be earned
I believe that Jesus lived a sinless life on earth
I believe that every person has a responsibility to share their religious beliefs with others
I believe that Satan is a living force, not just a symbol of evil
I believe that God is the all-knowing, all-powerful maker of the universe who still rules that creation today."
I hope this information is helpful as you consider the implications of the programs we have watched for the past two weeks. I found the comparison between morality--what is, and ethics--what ought to be, a very interesting topic. Isn't it true that we often fall into the trap of assuming "what is" to be normal and right? Dr. Tackett encouraged us to embrace the guidance offered by Romans 12:2, "And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect."
NEXT WEEK: We are looking forward to having the Waysons speak to our class next week. This couple is recently home from their missionary service in China. I know they will bless us with their testimony. Also, please keep in mind that our class has been asked to sponsor a missions luncheon for the month of November. Dr. Scasta will be passing the offering plate next week in order to collect money for this purpose. Our goal is to collect $150 in order to fund the luncheon. I hope you will seek the Lord's will and will come to class prepared to support this effort if you are led to do so. Have a great week.
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