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There's always something going on at HFBC. Whether you're seeking to gather, grow, or give, you've come to the right place! For your convenience, here's a list of opportunities you may have heard about in Sunday's worship guide or other places. You'll find even more opportunities in Ministry Guides distributed in Sunday Bible studies, in HFBC's weekly E-Newsletter, and throughout HoustonsFirst.org!

View all events with online registration!

Events are listed below by ministry under Gather, Grow or Give.

GATHER our hearts >


SUMMIT YOUNG SINGLE ADULTS

SUMMIT FIELD DAY

Labor Day Mon, Sep 6 @ 10 am-2:30 pm – Faith Ctr Fields

Relive the games you played in elementary school: water balloon toss, crab walk relay and tug-of-war. Join your class team and compete for fun and prizes as you play like a kid again! After the games, enjoy a cookout with burgers, hot dogs, and more.

COST $10.
REGISTER online.
CONTACT Ryan.McPhetridge@HoustonsFirst.org, 713.957.7671.




WORSHIP MINISTRY

IMAGO PHOTOGRAPHY WORKSHOP

Sat, Sep 11 @ 10 am-Noon – Rehearsal Hall

Learn the skills needed to take your Single Lens Reflex camera beyond the “Auto” setting at this special photography workshop: Taming The SLR. Jack Potts, professional photographer and founder of Bohemian Photography, will teach the basic manual operations of the camera and the elements of exposure. This class is open to all.

COST Free!
CONTACT Steve.Knox@HoustonsFirst.org, 713.957.5886.




SUMMIT YOUNG SINGLE ADULTS

SINGLE PARENTS FAMILY CAMP

Sep 17-19 – Lake Tomahawk

All single parent families are invited to a retreat to have fun while growing closer to God and their family. Activities include boating on the lake, swimming, water trampoline, aqua slide, climbing wall, and more!

COST Adults $68, children ages 12-18 $38, children ages 5-11 $28, children ages 4 and under are free.
REGISTER online.
CONTACT Holly.Crain@HoustonsFirst.org, 713.957.7671.




FITNESS & RECREATION MINISTRY

HFBC FAMILY SKI TRIP

Feb 17-21, 2011 – Copper Mountain, CO

Whether you’re an experienced skier or this is your first time on the mountain, you don’t want to miss HFBC’s Family Ski Retreat! Everyone is invited for 4 nights/3 days at one of the top accommodations – a ski-in/out home at Copper Mountain Ski Resort. This is sure to be a ski trip to remember. Space is very limited, so sign up soon! COST to be determined, $500 deposit required upon registration.

VISIT the Family Ski Trip page for more information.
REGISTER online.
CONTACT Dave.Bundrick@HoustonsFirst.org, 713.957.6700.



GROW our souls > >


COUNSELING CENTER

FATHER TO THE FATHERLESS

Begins Mon, Sep 13 @ 5-6:30 pm - Counseling Ctr

This 12-week group is for women who struggle with identity and self-worth, did not have fathers (or other significant male figures) who were emotionally available, have questions about their relationship patterns with men and how this might relate to their relationship with their father, or have a hard time seeing God as Father and accepting other characteristics of God. Since space is limited, a screening interview is required. Sign up by Sept 6. cost $40 per session plus materials.

CONTACT Jennifer.Griffith@HoustonsFirst.org, 713.335.6461.




MEN'S MINISTRY

CHILL TIME WITH DAD

Sep 11 @ 8:30 am-12:30 pm – Worship Ctr

Middle School and High School students and their dads are invited to this citywide event by Faithful Fathering. The morning includes worship, breakout sessions, and father/son discussion time. Faithful Fathering encourages and equips dads to step up as faithful fathers in the family, in the church and in the community.

REGISTER online.
CONTACT Rick Wertz at Rick@FaithfulFathering.org, 281.491.3237.




CHURCHWIDE

SHAPING YOUR CHILD'S SEXUAL CHARACTER

Sat, Sep 18 @ 8:30 am-noon – Fellowship Ctr

Parents of children birth-7th grade are invited to be encouraged and equipped to successfully answer their child’s early questions about sex. Stanton & Brenna Jones, authors of How & When To Tell Your Kids About Sex, will share a lifelong approach to shaping your child’s sexual character. Also, learn how to teach godly values regarding this subject in age-appropriate ways. Childcare available with advance registration.

COST Free!
CONTACT Rae.Edwards@HoustonsFirst.org, 713.957.7622.




EDUCATION

SUNDAY BIBLE STUDY LEADERSHIP LUNCHEON

Sun, Sep 26 @ 11:30 am-1:45 pm - Gym (CLC)

For Sunday Bible Study Leaders & Workers of all age divisions. Lunch will be served at no charge. Childcare provided by registration (Birth-5th grade). Meals will be provided for children.

REGISTER online by Mon, Sep 20.
CONTACT Jeanene.Andrus@HoustonsFirst.org.




CHURCHWIDE

HIGHPOINT BIBLE STUDY

Every Wed @ 11:30 am – 1010 Lamar (lower level)

Join us for this week’s downtown Bible study! Lunch begins at 11:30 am for $8, and Bible study takes place from 12:10–12:40 pm.

VISIT the HighPoint page for upcoming speakers and additional information.

CONTACT Diane.Bagby@HoustonsFirst.org, 713.957.6781.



GIVE our lives > > >


MISSIONS

MISSION TRIPS

Visit the Mission Trips page to learn about these opportunities to “give your life” on the mission field:

  • Russia – Orphanage (Oct 6-15)
  • Spain (Oct 20-Nov 1)




VOLUNTEER

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES

Find a place to "give your life" as a volunteer!  Visit the Volunteer page and search current opportunities to serve. You can also take a free Online Spiritual Gifts Assessment courtesy of Houston's First!