Community Group Serves Houston's Homeless

A couple of weeks ago, one of our Community Groups studying the "Hope Lives" small group material decided to give back to those who were in need. Jim Hood, a group leader, rounded up his troops and collectively they prepared 23 boxes with everyday essential items that would impact the homeless community. Included were things like: snacks, bottled water, umbrella, tarp, soap, shampoo, and of course- COF pens, etc. By reaching out, they showed God's love to hurting people. This is exactly what Jesus asked of us in Matthew 25:40..."whatever you've done to the least of these, you have also done to me". They're planning on doing this again sometime in the near future, so if you'd like to be involved, please let me know and I can connect you with their group.

Loving God, Loving Others, and Serving the World,

Jimmy and Blake

GONE FISHING!

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The first fishing outing we had was a great success! I think we all owe Joey Almendarez a HUGE thank you. He put a great deal of time and effort into planning and making this great day happen. We're looking forward to when the next fishing trip is going to happen. We posted some pictures from the trip and if you have some you'd like to post- just let Jimmy or myself know.

Thanks!

Community Group Staff

-Jimmy and Blake

Golf Tournament Update!

Men of COF,

I hope that all of you men that attended the Golf Tournament last Saturday really enjoyed yourselves. Lance had a great time with you guys and we're looking forward to the next time that we can get some more guys out on the links together. If you'd like more info regarding the next Golf Outing, please contact Lance Price- Lancep@communityoffaith.tv

Thanks!

Community Group Staff

-Jimmy and Blake

Events and Connection for Men of COF

Hey Guys,

Just wanted to let you know- last night we decided to put the "Thursday Nights @ COF" meetings on hold for the Summer. So we won't be meeting again every Thursday night until September- that way more people can get involved.

However, there are still some events going on for the Men that Jimmy, myself and Lance Price are planning. Here they are:

1. Golf Tournament, May 9th @ Houston Oaks CC...contact Lance Price if you'd like to enter

2. Astros Game, Friday May 22nd vs the Texas Rangers...contact Jimmy Herndon for more info

3. Motorcyle Crusin'- if you like to ride, let Bob Henry know: RHenry429@comcast.net

4. Fishing- We're headed to a stocked pond sometime soon and Joey Alemendarez is heading it up. If you want more info contact him: jalmendarez@farmersagent.com

5. Men's Summer Softball League- starts in June...contact Mark Chavarria: mcmaxout@hotmail.com

6. Oil Changes for Single Moms: Men, if you can change oil, we want you to be a part of helping out our single moms. This is going to be one of our "First Saturday" projects. For more info contact Steve Saunders: sjfishing@sbcglobal.net

Thanks!

Community Group Staff

Jimmy and Blake

Impact Group in action!

I know that many of you at COF love to serve. Here are some pictures of one of our singles groups serving at the Wies House. 

For those that don't know what the Weis House is, I'll give you the Readers Digest version. About 2 years ago, COF came across this awesome lady named Sheri Weis. She and her husband had been working diligently to take in a bunch of special needs children who were bi-products of fetal alcohol syndrome. Her only problem was the house they were living in couldn't support the children's special needs very well. So, the church came together to help her out and reconstruct her entire house kind of like the TV Show "Extreme Home Makeover". Ever since that time, Community of Faith has helped organize the home and serve these special children through our "Weis Warriors". The singles group in the above pictures are serving these awesome kids, just as our Weis Warriors do every week!

Thanks for checking out the Blog!

Community Group Staff

Jimmy and Blake

COF and Motorcycles...

Community Groups update from COF: motorcycle enthusiasts from all ages (that go to Community of Faith) went on a ride last Saturday, April 25th. It was a huge success! There were almost 20 riders who came out. Let me say a HUGE thanks to Bob Henry who organized this event. Without him, it just would not have been possible. Above are some pictures submitted by Donald Butler, Worship Pastor at COF- big thanks to him as well. Enjoy these pics and if you have some you'd like to submit to the blog, send them my way: blakej@communityoffaith.tv

For those that didn't get to participate, don't worry...there are more rides coming up! 

Thanks!

Community Group Staff

Jimmy and Blake

Summer is almost here!

Well folks,

We're wrapping up another great semester of groups at Community of Faith. Close to seventy groups met this spring and members formed new relationships and experienced spiritual growth. There were group topics for all types of people, in all walks of life. We are looking forward to the future with great anticipation as we develop more opportunities for people to connect to God, connect with each other and grow at COF.

This spring, as "Thursdays at COF" continued we saw hundreds of men and women gather together for these connection opportunities.

As summer rapidly approaches, our groups begin to wind down and take a break. If you are looking for a way to connect this summer, some of our men are putting together some fun events such as a fishing trip, some golf outings and a few motorcycle rides. If you would like more info about how to get involved please contact the following people:

Joey Almendarez- for fishing- jalmendarez@farmersagent.com

Bob Henry- for motorcycle rides- rhenry429@comcast.net

Lance Price- for golf- lancep@communityoffaith.tv

Have a Great summer!

The Community Group Staff