STUDY GUIDE
Monday, October 19: Who Can Fathom Eternity; Read Ecclesiastes 3:10. It doesn’t take a wise person to know that people long for more than earth. We see pain, hunger, senseless deaths, and we question why? God flirts with us, He tantalizes us, and He romances us. These are the moments that are the appetizers for the dish that is to come.
Tuesday, October 20: From The Inside Out; Read John 14:16-17. Do-it-yourself Christianity is not much encouragement to those who are done in and worn out. We need help from the inside out. Hidden deep within our heart that no on else has seen lies God who is willing to provide us with the help we all need.
Wednesday, October 21: The Ultimate Triumph; Read John 12:24. We do all that we can to live and not die. God however says we must die to live. When a Christian dies, it is not a time to despair, but a time to trust. Just as a buried seed sprouts new life, so will our body blossom into a new body.
Thursday, October 22: Sweeter After A Rest; Read Exodus 20:11. Our time has skyrocketed in value. Time that was once abundant, now is going to the highest bidder. The rest, the zigzagged command in music to do nothing reminds us that the music is always sweeter after a rest. That is why we are reminded to take a rest on the seventh day.
Friday, October 23: The Power Of Your Hands; Read Job 17:9. What if someone were to film a documentary on your hands? What would we see? Would we see hands that were taking more often than giving, demanding instead of offering? Leave them unmanaged and they can become weapons. When we manage our hands they can become instruments of Grace, they can become God’s hands.
Saturday, October 24: To Tell The Truth; Read Ephesians 4:25. Are you in a dilemma wondering if you should tell the truth or not? The question to ask in such moments is, will. God bless my deceit? Will the Lord, who loves the truth, bless the business of falsehoods? Will God honor the career of the manipulator?
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Study Guide Oct. 12th - 17th
STUDY GUIDE
Monday, October 12: God, Our Defender; Read Psalm 62:6. What is God doing when you are in a bind? When the lifeboat springs a leak or the last penny is gone before the end of the month and the last bill is paid? We turn to God and He fights for us and takes over. He tells us “to remain calm; I will fight for you!” His job is to fight, our job is to trust.
Tuesday, October 13: Don’t Panic; Read Hebrews 10:23. Is your disappointment too heavy? Read the story of the Emmaus-bound disciples. The Savior they thought was dead now walked beside them. The next time you are disappointed, don’t panic and don’t give up. Just be patient and let God remind you that He is still around.
Wednesday, October 14: The Wages Of Deceit; Read Psalm 101:7. The wages of deceit is still death, not death of the body. The wages of deceit can be the death of a marriage, a conscience or a career. It could also be the death of intimacy, trust, peace, credibility, and self-respect. The most tragic death is that of our Christian witness.
Thursday, October 15: God Loves The Truth; Read Proverbs 12:22. Our Master has a strict honor code. God loves the truth and hates deceit. Why the hard line? It is because dishonesty is absolutely contrary to the character of God.
Friday, October 16: Blessed Are The Focused; Read 1 Peter 4:10. Blessed are those who recognize their God given responsibilities. Blessed are those who acknowledge that there is only one God and have quit applying for His position. Blessed are those who know what they are on earth to do and set themselves about the business of doing it.
Saturday, October 17: Fear And Faith; Read Acts 16:25. Great acts of faith are seldom born out of calm calculation. Faith is often born out of fear, desperation and a need for help.
Monday, October 12: God, Our Defender; Read Psalm 62:6. What is God doing when you are in a bind? When the lifeboat springs a leak or the last penny is gone before the end of the month and the last bill is paid? We turn to God and He fights for us and takes over. He tells us “to remain calm; I will fight for you!” His job is to fight, our job is to trust.
Tuesday, October 13: Don’t Panic; Read Hebrews 10:23. Is your disappointment too heavy? Read the story of the Emmaus-bound disciples. The Savior they thought was dead now walked beside them. The next time you are disappointed, don’t panic and don’t give up. Just be patient and let God remind you that He is still around.
Wednesday, October 14: The Wages Of Deceit; Read Psalm 101:7. The wages of deceit is still death, not death of the body. The wages of deceit can be the death of a marriage, a conscience or a career. It could also be the death of intimacy, trust, peace, credibility, and self-respect. The most tragic death is that of our Christian witness.
Thursday, October 15: God Loves The Truth; Read Proverbs 12:22. Our Master has a strict honor code. God loves the truth and hates deceit. Why the hard line? It is because dishonesty is absolutely contrary to the character of God.
Friday, October 16: Blessed Are The Focused; Read 1 Peter 4:10. Blessed are those who recognize their God given responsibilities. Blessed are those who acknowledge that there is only one God and have quit applying for His position. Blessed are those who know what they are on earth to do and set themselves about the business of doing it.
Saturday, October 17: Fear And Faith; Read Acts 16:25. Great acts of faith are seldom born out of calm calculation. Faith is often born out of fear, desperation and a need for help.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Christmas Shop
It's hard to believe that it's time to think of Christmas already, but it is fast approaching. This year the Childrens Christmas Shop will be on Sunday December 6th. It's open to all children from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Items for the children to choose from are free, and will be gift wrapped.
We are in need of items for all ages. That way the children can choose to give a gift for brothers, sisters, friends, parents or grandparents. If you have items you'd like to donate, please contact Barb Salyers, or bring them to Joyfully Yours. There is also a collection box in the Methodist Church basement.
Items for the children to choose from are free, and will be gift wrapped.
We are in need of items for all ages. That way the children can choose to give a gift for brothers, sisters, friends, parents or grandparents. If you have items you'd like to donate, please contact Barb Salyers, or bring them to Joyfully Yours. There is also a collection box in the Methodist Church basement.
Angel Choir & Faith Finders start-free meal following
On October 14th, 2009 the Angel Choir and Faith Finders will begin. This is open to all K thru 4th graders. There will be transportation from the school to the Malvern United Methodist Church after school. Following choir practice, the Faith Finders will have a class with lots of projects and fun activities. From 5:30 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. that day, the church will provide a free meal to all the participants and their families. This is also open to the public. Since we don't know how many people to plan for on the 14th, we will serve hot dogs, chips, beans, and drinks for the first meal. October 21st is the next practice and meal. A schedule will be provided during one of these sessions for the remainder of the year. Any one is welcome!
Janice Ferricks is the choir director. Barb Salyers will teach the Faith Finders. Harold Tornquist is in charge of the dinners. If you have any questions you can contact any one of these persons and they will be glad to help in any way they can. Questions can also be directed to the Methodist Church 624-8320.
Janice Ferricks is the choir director. Barb Salyers will teach the Faith Finders. Harold Tornquist is in charge of the dinners. If you have any questions you can contact any one of these persons and they will be glad to help in any way they can. Questions can also be directed to the Methodist Church 624-8320.
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