Reading List Updated

Hey Church,

I updated the reading list a little early this week. You can read it on the blog.

For some reason, the website we link the passages to stopped making the Today's New International Version (TNIV) availble. So, for this week, the links will be to the New International Version (NIV). The difference should be minimal!

Thanks!

Jason

Reading List Updated

Like the title says, the reading list is updated on the blog!

Jason

Reading List Updated

Hey gang,

Sorry I got behind on the reading list. This week's list will begin on Tuesday. It's updated and current now.

Thanks!

Jason

Bible Reading

Hey everyone,

I updated the reading list. I removed the application for marking your reading. It didn't seem like anyone was using it.

Please let me know if you are still enjoying or benefitting from having the reading list published this way.

Thanks!

Jason

Audio Bible

Hey everyone,

Lorie just informed me about a program she uses which allows you to subscribe to audio Bible readings in podcast form. Supposedly you can use podcatching programs such as iTunes to subscribe. Lorie says she uses her iPod to listen to them.

Here is the link: www.dailyaudiobible.com.

Also, don't forget about the reading schedule posted on the blog.

Enjoy!

Jason

Updated Reading List and New Additions to the CCC Family

Hey all,

There is a lot to announce this week, so keep checking your email for updates this week from the blog. Here are a few quick notes that I remember the details for:

First and foremost, we want to welcome the Slatton family as members of our church! Kevin Slatton placed membership for himself and his family today. They are already an important part of who we are and we re thrilled they have officially commited to be members of our body!

Second, I've updated the reading list on the blog. Don't forget to check off your progress on the survey.

More to come. I know there are other things I need to tell you, but I can't remember them all right now for some reason...stay tuned.

Jason

Updated Reading and Pics Needed

Hey everyone,

I've updated the reading schedule for this week, so those of you who are using the daily Bible reading can keep going! Go to the blog to keep reading. Don't forget to mark your progress.

Also, I need pics from the picnic and Easter-egg hunt. If you can get me some, I'll post them on the blog and website. Email them to jason@castlechristian.com.

Jason

Another Request and Bible Reading

Hey,

A friend of Kevin Slatton, Nita Stone in Montgomery, AL, has just found out that her cancer has returned. Please pray for her!

Don't forget that you can log on to the church website and click "Prayer Requests" on the left side to see who is on the list currently. You can also submit requests on that page.

Also, don't forget to keep up on your daily Bible reading!

Thanks!

Jason

Reading Schedule Error

Hey everyone,

I just sat down to do my nightly reading and noticed that I repeated the last day's reading of last week for today (Sunday). If you noticed that, too, just mark that you did the reading for today. It is easier than trying to correct each day.

Later!

Updated Reading Schedule

Hey everyone,

The Bible reading schedule is updated for this week on the blog. Don't forget to keep track of your progress daily by clicking the survey underneath the reading each time you finish a section.

If you haven't started doing the daily reading, I highly recommend it! It is the best possible habit to get started, and the reading is not really heavy. Usually 3-4 chapters a day is all that is required to keep up. Also, I've already looked up the passages on a really great Bible website, so all you have to do is click each day's reading and it will automatically open up to that passage.

Later!

Candy Reminder

Hey everyone,

This is just a quick reminder to make sure to bring some candy this Sunday for our Easter egg hunt next weekend. We need a lot of wrapped candy (tootsie rolls, chocolates, etc.) to stuff into plastic Easter eggs next week.

Let us know if you have any questions about the Easter egg hunt. This should be a fun outing for our church family.

Also, don't forget to keep up with the daily Bible reading on the blog. We have a few people keeping track of their reading, and a few more just doing their reading. If you've always wanted to read through the Bible, this is a very simple way to do it.

In Christ,

Jason

Reading Schedule Update

Hey everyone,

The Bible-reading schedule is updated on the blog.

Don't forget to mark when you've completed a day.

Easter Candy and Car Help

Hey everyone,

Two things: we're planning a special Easter-egg hunt for March 22, the day before Easter. We're buying eggs, but we need lots of candy to stuff them with. We're looking for pre-packaged types like Tootsie-rolls, Hershey Kisses, Hershey Miniatures, and M&M's, etc. Please bring bags of candy this Sunday, if you can!

Also, there is a young couple in our church who's car has broken down beyond repair. They're looking for someone with a spare car they could borrow. If you can help in some way, please let me know by emailing jason@castlechristian.com.

Thanks! Don't forget to check the blog for the daily Bible reading and to mark your progress each day on the online poll.

Billy Update, Bible Reading Reminder, and the Castle Softball Team

Hey Castlers,

I went to a meeting for Christian Church ministers in Union City today where Dr. Billy Strother spoke. The meeting was good, but it was better to see Carol and Billy. He is doing much better now. The last skin graft was successful and appears to be healthy. He is using a machine called a bone-generator, which apparently helps the bones to heal. It looks like he'll have a minimum of two more surgeries and then several months of rehab. All in all, I think it has been good news for them lately.

Several people are participating in the Bible reading schedule on the blog. I just want to remind you that you can keep track of what you've read by clicking on the poll under the schedule.

Our softball team scored a total of four runs on Monday, thanks to a run late in the final inning. We struggled a little bit before that, allowing our opponent only 24 runs. So, we were beaten soundly, but not skunked. I'd call it a moderate victory!

Later!

Keep Track of Your Daily Reading

Hey everyone,

I wanted to mention an addition to the blog. On Saturday, I added a feature which will allow people to do a daily Bible reading. Underneath the reading schedule is a "poll" which will allow you to click when you've completed a day's reading. When you've completed a day, click that day on the poll and "vote." The next day you can change your vote and click the days you've completed.

Later!

Jason

Bible Reading Schedule

Hey everyone,

As I said earlier this week, my goal was to provide a weekly Bible reading program. I've placed a weekly schedule on the blog which I'll update every Sunday afternoon. this week's schedule starts tomorrow.

You'll be able to go to the blog and on the menu on the right you'll notice the schedule. Each day's readings are links to a great Bible website. I've already looked up the passages for you in the Today's New International Version.

I hope this is helpful for those of you who are interested in doing a daily Bible reading. If we keep this up, by this time next year we will have read through the entire Bible together!

Let me know if this helps or doesn't help. You can email me at jason@castlechristian.com.

See you Sunday!

Jason

Read the Whole Bible

Hey everyone,

It occurred to me that it would be a good idea to promote a program to help us read through the entire Bible as a church in one year. I have seen several such schedules and Jerry Kern even created one himself.

I am going to work with Jerry's schedule this week to produce a schedule we can post on the blog. I will try to post weekly reminders to check the blog (in the menu on the right) to see what to read this week.

For now, I am including a survey that I'd like you to fill out. Of course, not everyone at Castle is on the blog list, but those of you that are should provide an adequate sample to get a feel for how much of the Bible most of us have read. The question will be on the right if you go to the blog. Just try to answer as honestly as possible by clicking one of the options. It's anonymous, so no one will see what your selection was.

Thanks!

Jason