Every word of God proves true;
    he is a shield to those who take refuge in him.  Proverbs 30:5

25 Proverbs 29:25   Fear of man will prove to be a snare,
    but whoever trusts in the Lord is kept safe.

19 Proverbs 27:19  
As water reflects the face,
    so one’s life reflects the heart.

This week's IBC CareNet: Please pray for these churches and needs around the world!

Prov 26:20 For lack of wood the fire goes out,
and where there is no whisperer, quarreling ceases.

This Sunday we begin our Christmas Series of talks: 
"Mary Didn't Know - Christmas Stories of Remarkable Faith." Come join us each Sunday at 17:00.

Proverbs 24
19 Do not fret because of evildoers
    or be envious of the wicked,
20 for the evildoer has no future hope,
    and the lamp of the wicked will be snuffed out.

What is the solution to Bible-illiterate churches?

http://www.christianitytoday.com/edstetzer/2015/july/epidemic-of-bible-illiteracy-in-our-churches.html

24 The father of the righteous will greatly rejoice;
    he who fathers a wise son will be glad in him.
25 Let your father and mother be glad;
    let her who bore you rejoice.
                                                       ~ Proverbs 23:24&25 (ESV)                                      

Building His Church in a Refugee Crisis

Excellent article on the Christian response to refugees.

http://www.desiringgod.org/articles/building-his-church-in-a-refugee-crisis

It is not good to be partial to the wicked
    and so deprive the innocent of justice.
~ Proverbs 18:4

The start of a quarrel is like a leak in a dam,
    so stop it before it bursts.  Proverbs 17:14

Commit your work to the LORD, and your plans will be established. ~ PR 16:3

Ladies!
Check out the information on the IBC's Ladies conference in Berlin, 22-24 April!
http://www.ibc-churches.org/events/womensconference

Hey, men!
Check out the information on the IBC Men's retreat and ski weekend in Lenk, Switzerland! 15-18 January. 
http://www.ibc-churches.org/events/menswinterconf

"Which Bible translation should I use?"

A good reference list for those deciding which Bible translation to use.  From Mel Lawrence:

http://www.thebrooknetwork.org/2015/11/02/bibles-for-studying/