THE GATHERING OF MEN LUNCHEON, THURSDAYS, JOINT EFFORT WITH TWO OTHER GROUPS!

This fall I will be teaching "The Quest for Authentic Manhood", a series that was developed by my long-time friend Robert Lewis, who is originally from Ruston, LA where my family and I lived many years ago.  

Many of you will know about Robert and his ministry in Little Rock.  It was while serving as a pastor that Robert became deeply concerned that men (including himself) were in need of a more Biblical understanding of what it means to be a man.  That led to the creation of Men's Fraternity.  

Having begun with 30 men in Little Rock in 1990, Men's Fraternity now reaches men all over the U.S.  and all over the world!  There are now about 20,000 groups of men who are using the material developed by Dr. Lewis.  

Back in the 90's, I contacted Robert and asked his permission to teach "The Quest for Authentic Manhood" here in Baton Rouge at The Gathering of Men Luncheon.  Soon crowds, sometimes in excess of 200 men, were coming to our weekly meeting to hear what our Lord says about what it means to truly be a man.  

I'm very much looking forward to teaching on this subject again.  All men are invited to join us each Thursday at noon at First Baptist Church for The Gathering of Men Luncheon.  We meet in the fellowship hall where a great meal is served.  The cost of lunch is $7.00.  No registration is required. However, it would be very helpful if you would email a confirmation of your plans (or even hopes) to attend. Please email me at rodwoodmission@gmail.com  Thanks!  

I will introduce the series on Thursday, August 21st, and the first lesson of the series will begin on THURSDAY, AUGUST 28th. 

Also, if you are not able to join us at lunch on Thursdays, there are two other groups with whom we are united in this effort.  On Thursday mornings, at 6:30 a.m., men will be meeting in the reception room of the sanctuary building at First Presbyterian Church.  To join this group, please email Barry Phillips at barry@fpcbr.org   On Friday mornings, at 6:00 a.m., Pete Adams will be leading a group in the Lamar Building, 5321 Corporate Blvd.   You can contact Pete at pete@ldaa.org   

Pete, Barry, and I are praying that one of these three times will fit well in your schedule.

Would you please forward this information to men here in Baton Rouge and in the surrounding area?  Also, please consider sharing this with men who serve as pastors here in our city.  And I hope you might think of men whom you might personally invite, or possibly bring with you!

Please take a moment to pray for the men of our city.  I am praying for all of you who receive this letter, as I close.      

Your brother,

Rodney

Rev. Dr. Rodney Wood

1975 Myrtledale Ave.

Baton Rouge, LA 70808

225-266-8520