Welcome to "Fresh Brew" November 2003, ChristianCafe.com's monthly newsletter, which keeps you informed on the latest trends, news and views of Christian singles.

HAPPY THANKSGIVING from ChristianCafe.com
We all have so many things to be thankful for beyond those things that we see...

Thank You Lord for saving my soul,
Thank You Lord for making me whole.
Thank You Lord for giving to me,
Thy greatest salvation, so rich and so free.

NOVEMBER GIVEAWAYS!
Spread the word about ChristianCafe.com! There are so many more people we would like to tell about our service. This month we are giving away another free SIX MONTH MEMBERSHIP to the person who can refer the most new members to our site!

OCTOBER WINNER:
Congratulations to croopster316 who referred 14 people in October! In addition to receiving 5 FREE days for EACH person he referred, croopster316 also received a FREE six month membership!
Please see http://www.christiancafe.com/members/tools/tellafriend.jsp to start spreading the word and win an extra 6 months for you!

Here's a gift suggestion: Share the joy! Give a friend the gift of fellowship. Buy someone a 3 month membership with ChristianCafe.com for Christmas! Simply make the purchase in your membership section and then send us a note and tell us who the gift is for (if the gift is to be anonymous please let us know as well).

Jeff and Jen

This month the following couples have entered the Dream Wedding giveaway:

It's not too late to enter...contest closes December 31st. Just log-on to ChristianCafe.com and browse for your match. You too could meet your soul mate and win the wedding of your dreams!
The Dream Wedding Giveaway is open to any member who has met someone on the Cafe, then dated this person off-line, and has now made plans to get married. You must be planning to wed in July 2004 (No sooner). More info...

NOVEMBER WEDDINGS!
Sam, ChristianCafe.com's President, married Polly, our Marketing Director on Nov 8th.

Sam and Polly

Congratulations also to Kim and Frank (Phoenix, AZ) - former members of ChristianCafe.com who were married on Nov 14th!

Kim and Frank

ASK DR. JIM - CHRISTIAN RELATIONSHIP ADVICE

ARE YOU FINDING WHAT YOU ARE SEEKING?
What are you doing? No, I mean what are you really doing? You are seeking but do you know the principles of seeking? There are 2 sets of rules and your results will be vastly different depending upon which set you choose:

World's: The rule of the world is survival of the fittest. Another one is to the winner goes the spoils. You can often hear that if it feels good for you, do it. The underlying principle that fuels these actions is "take everything you can get!" You never get enough and it is a vicious cycle. Sometimes when you are able to obtain something you are filled with fear that you may lose it by the same rules.

God's: The Biblical principle that applies here is that one must give or serve in order to find joy and peace. The focus is on others and not self-centered. Anxiety is eliminated because one is too occupied serving God and others. Interestingly this is the type of person that draws others to them.

Are your thoughts and actions filled in the pursuit of obtaining something for yourself? You are walking into a trap that has never worked since the beginning of time. Just ask Cain how satisfied he is now with embracing this principle.

Rev. Dr. Jim Rives
Founder & President
http://www.askpastorjim.org
jim@askpastorjim.org
A ministry of JacobsMinistry.org Inc

Wondering how to open a conversation with someone on the Cafe? Here are some conversation starters ---

1. If you could live or visit anywhere in the world, where would it be and why?
2. If you couldn't do what you are doing for a living, what else would you do?
3. What's your favorite word..what's your least favorite word?
4. Glasses that are not up to date are another turn off.
5. If you were allowed one question of God, what would it be?
6. Do you think there is life on other planets?
7. What might you invent to make your life easier?
8. What famous person would you like to live as for a day?
9. If your house were on fire (and you, your family and pets were all out safely) and you could only grab 3 things to take out, what would they be?
10. "How many pairs of shoes do I own?"
11. What would be the title of your biography?

Good listeners most often have great conversations!
ChristianCafe.com in the news!
This month (November 3rd) Sam Moorcroft ChristianCafe.com CEO, was interview by KFIZ, Fond du Lac, WI and "Angels on Earth" (A publication of Guidepost). The Jan/Feb issue of "Angels on Earth" will feature a photo of Sam and Pollyanna, and the story of how the Internet brought them together. Tune in again to Backstage Live / News-Talk 1450 KFIZ December 5th when Sam returns for a second interview with Joe Scheibinger KFIZ. The interview will air at 10:10 AM CST. If you are in the listening range of KFIZ remember to tune in.

A little humour:
Crappuccino:A poorly made coffee beverage that cost upwards of four dollars.
Yellular:The loudness one adopts in response to a bad cell-phone connection, in the misguided hope that talking louder will improve the connection. (usage: I'm so embarrassed. I went totally yellular at a restaurant last night.)

See you next issue!

Cafe Staff

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