Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Next dates for Angel Choir and Faith Finders
All the meetings for Angel Choir and Faith Finders has been held this month. They will meet again on Dec. 2nd and Dec. 16th. On Dec. 20th they will entertain us with their Christmas programs.
Study Guide Nov. 16th thru 21st.
STUDY GUIDE
Monday, November 16: Life’s Toughest Job; Read Proverbs 22:6. One of the toughest jobs that we have to do is be a parent. Every child is different and every day brings a fresh challenge. There are three basic truths about being a parent. First, see your children as a gift from God. Second, let them know that you love them. Third, be an example by faith.
Tuesday, November 17: The Body of Christ; Read Ephesians 5:23. When we come to Christ, we come as individuals. We alone repent of our sins; we alone believe Christ’s death on the cross will save us; we alone decide to become His follower. Once we come to Christ, we are no longer just individuals; we are now members of His family.
Wednesday, November 18: Faith And Reason; Read Romans 1:20. Is faith illogical? If you listen to some people, the answer would be yes. Is faith illogical, as some would have you believe? No, not at all. Some of the most brilliant people in the world have a deep faith in Christ, and without exception they say that they believe in the Gospel because it makes sense.
Thursday, November 19: Still Serving; Read 2 Samuel 19:32. Many times when we begin to feel older and tired we say “I’m too old to do anything”. Let someone else do the work, I have done my share. Don’t waste those years, but instead ask God to continue to find ways to use you.
Friday, November 20: The Bible’s Center; Read John 20:31. Jesus Christ is the Bible’s central message. The Old Testament looks forward to His coming; the New Testament recounts His coming. Without Christ the Bible is just another history book, but Christ gives the Bible its relevance and its value.
Saturday, November 21: How Do We Define Success? Read Hebrews 3:1-2. Our world is obsessed with success. The world defines success in terms of financial security, athletic prowess, professional success or respect by your peers. God’s definition of success is very different than the world’s. Success in God’s eyes is faithfulness to His calling. What is your definition of success? Is it the same as God’s, and are you pursuing it?
(Wisdom. Stillwell, Thomas Nelson, Nashville, 2008.)
Monday, November 16: Life’s Toughest Job; Read Proverbs 22:6. One of the toughest jobs that we have to do is be a parent. Every child is different and every day brings a fresh challenge. There are three basic truths about being a parent. First, see your children as a gift from God. Second, let them know that you love them. Third, be an example by faith.
Tuesday, November 17: The Body of Christ; Read Ephesians 5:23. When we come to Christ, we come as individuals. We alone repent of our sins; we alone believe Christ’s death on the cross will save us; we alone decide to become His follower. Once we come to Christ, we are no longer just individuals; we are now members of His family.
Wednesday, November 18: Faith And Reason; Read Romans 1:20. Is faith illogical? If you listen to some people, the answer would be yes. Is faith illogical, as some would have you believe? No, not at all. Some of the most brilliant people in the world have a deep faith in Christ, and without exception they say that they believe in the Gospel because it makes sense.
Thursday, November 19: Still Serving; Read 2 Samuel 19:32. Many times when we begin to feel older and tired we say “I’m too old to do anything”. Let someone else do the work, I have done my share. Don’t waste those years, but instead ask God to continue to find ways to use you.
Friday, November 20: The Bible’s Center; Read John 20:31. Jesus Christ is the Bible’s central message. The Old Testament looks forward to His coming; the New Testament recounts His coming. Without Christ the Bible is just another history book, but Christ gives the Bible its relevance and its value.
Saturday, November 21: How Do We Define Success? Read Hebrews 3:1-2. Our world is obsessed with success. The world defines success in terms of financial security, athletic prowess, professional success or respect by your peers. God’s definition of success is very different than the world’s. Success in God’s eyes is faithfulness to His calling. What is your definition of success? Is it the same as God’s, and are you pursuing it?
(Wisdom. Stillwell, Thomas Nelson, Nashville, 2008.)
Friday, November 13, 2009
S.O.S. (Support our Soldiers) update
Yesterday 8 boxes of supplies were mailed to Chris J. and his unit. Included in these boxes were 212 pair of socks (one for each soldier in his unit); 2 bags of Starburst; 2 pkg. Plackers; 12 writing tablets; 3 pkgs. wet ones; 40 hand warmers; 16 chap sticks; 8 tubes of toothpaste; a travel pack variety; 20 bars of soap; 2 bandannas; 8 carry size kleenex; 5 toothbrushes; 3 small jars of vaseline; and a bag of candy.
Thank you to all who donated in any way to make this possible. A special Thank you to Sharon Chickering who helped pack and pay for shipping!
Thank you to all who donated in any way to make this possible. A special Thank you to Sharon Chickering who helped pack and pay for shipping!
Study Guide Nov. 9th thru 14th
STUDY GUIDE
Monday, November 9: The Price Of Commitment; Read 2 Chronicles 31:20-21. The Bible describes King Hezekiah as a leader who “did what was good and right and true before the Lord.” The price of commitment can involve a change of lifestyle, loneliness, criticism, faith in God and daily discipline.
Tuesday, November 10: If They Respect You, They Follow; Read Mark 1:17-18. People don’t follow others by accident. They follow individuals whose leadership they respect. The more leadership ability a person has, the quicker he or she recognizes leadership in others. When people get to know one another, it doesn’t take long for them to recognize the strongest leaders and follow them.
Wednesday, November 11: Choosing a Leadership Model; Read 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7. As leaders, we are responsible for finding good models to emulate. Give great thought to which leaders that you follow, because they will determine your course as a leader and the success of your group.
Thursday, November 12: Spend Minutes Wisely; Read Psalm 39: 4-5. A leader needs to know if the task is worth the time investment. What would happen if the leader wasn’t the one doing the task? Is there someone else who could do it just as well, and for whom the task would be time better spent? A good leader makes wise use of everyone’s time.
Friday, November 13: Evaluate, Then Empower: Read 1 Timothy 3:1. The place to start empowering people is by evaluating them. Remember that everyone has the potential to succeed. Your job is to see the potential, find out what he or she lacks, and equip him or her with what they need to succeed. Look for knowledge, skill and most of all desire.
Saturday, November 14: The Easy Way To Gain Leadership; Read Proverbs 1:7. Wisdom can be a leader’s best friend, especially in times of decision. The most influential person in a group is the one who has the wisdom to draw a conclusion that works for the group. Proverbs provides us with guidance on decision making.
( Leadership: Baker; Thomas Nelson Inc. 2003.)
Monday, November 9: The Price Of Commitment; Read 2 Chronicles 31:20-21. The Bible describes King Hezekiah as a leader who “did what was good and right and true before the Lord.” The price of commitment can involve a change of lifestyle, loneliness, criticism, faith in God and daily discipline.
Tuesday, November 10: If They Respect You, They Follow; Read Mark 1:17-18. People don’t follow others by accident. They follow individuals whose leadership they respect. The more leadership ability a person has, the quicker he or she recognizes leadership in others. When people get to know one another, it doesn’t take long for them to recognize the strongest leaders and follow them.
Wednesday, November 11: Choosing a Leadership Model; Read 1 Thessalonians 1:5-7. As leaders, we are responsible for finding good models to emulate. Give great thought to which leaders that you follow, because they will determine your course as a leader and the success of your group.
Thursday, November 12: Spend Minutes Wisely; Read Psalm 39: 4-5. A leader needs to know if the task is worth the time investment. What would happen if the leader wasn’t the one doing the task? Is there someone else who could do it just as well, and for whom the task would be time better spent? A good leader makes wise use of everyone’s time.
Friday, November 13: Evaluate, Then Empower: Read 1 Timothy 3:1. The place to start empowering people is by evaluating them. Remember that everyone has the potential to succeed. Your job is to see the potential, find out what he or she lacks, and equip him or her with what they need to succeed. Look for knowledge, skill and most of all desire.
Saturday, November 14: The Easy Way To Gain Leadership; Read Proverbs 1:7. Wisdom can be a leader’s best friend, especially in times of decision. The most influential person in a group is the one who has the wisdom to draw a conclusion that works for the group. Proverbs provides us with guidance on decision making.
( Leadership: Baker; Thomas Nelson Inc. 2003.)
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