Tuesday, February 3, 2009
NEXT FAITH CLUB
The next Faith Club will be Sundays, March 1, 8 & 15 at 10:55. Faith Club is the new chrisitans class for kids. If you have questions about this class or would like to sign up please email me at richc@fbcmonline.com.
KidzStuff This Wednesday Night Feb. 4
It's time again for our monthly KidzStuff. KidzStuff is where kids bring parents to learn about God. One of the biggest values of parents attending KidzStuff with their children is that moms and dads learn what we are teaching at church all month long. It's one way that our partnership in spiriutally helping your child is strengthened.
And it's a whole lot of fun too. This month we have a big problem in the clubhouse. See you WEdnesday as we continue teaching the real meaning of "that's not fair."
And it's a whole lot of fun too. This month we have a big problem in the clubhouse. See you WEdnesday as we continue teaching the real meaning of "that's not fair."
Let's Go To the Fair!
Notes from the Editor
Fair Grounds"That's no fair!" Who among us has never put his hands on his hips and cried those words? Most of us have built-in fairness radar--at least when it comes to how we're treated. But of course fairness is a two-way street. More on that in a minute. Let's get something else out of the way first: the words SAME and EQUAL. Sometimes SAME = EQUAL. Sometimes it does not--which is how we're approaching the virtue of fairness. Think about it this way: fairness is NOT about treating people THE SAME. Because God created us in His image (Genesis 1:27), we are alike in some ways, but different in others. Apart from obvious physical differences, we have different personalities, skills and talents, likes and dislikes, strengths and weaknesses. Because we're different, we have different NEEDS. And because we have different needs, we don't all necessarily need to be treated the same. (Example: I bet you and your siblings are not all the same. You are different in some ways. Which means your parents needed to do some things differently for each of you in order to parent you in the way you needed. Right?) So, fairness is not about treating people the same. Instead, fairness IS about treating people EQUALLY. Because God created us, He loves each of us--dearly and without favoritism. So much so that He sent His one and only Son to die for us (John 3:16), regardless of our sex, age, race, ethnicity, or nationality. As Peter said, "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right" (Acts 10:34-35, NIV). Thank goodness God is fair! Back to that two-way street thing: As dearly loved children of God, He wants us to be imitators of Him (Ephesians 5:1). "As believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don't show favoritism" (James 2:1, NIV). In other words, don't unfairly favor one person OR unfairly "disfavor" another. So this month, we'll be going to the "Fair Grounds," where everyone is treated with respect.
Week 1: Treat everyone fairly because everyone's important to God.(The principle of fairness, James 2)
Week 2: Treat everyone fairly--even those who are different.(The parable of the good Samaritan, Luke 10)
Week 3: Treat everyone fairly--even your enemies.(Saul and Ananias, Acts 9)
Week 4: Show God's love to everyone because He wants everyone to know Him.(Jesus' last orders to the disciples, Matthew 28; Acts 1)
Fair Grounds"That's no fair!" Who among us has never put his hands on his hips and cried those words? Most of us have built-in fairness radar--at least when it comes to how we're treated. But of course fairness is a two-way street. More on that in a minute. Let's get something else out of the way first: the words SAME and EQUAL. Sometimes SAME = EQUAL. Sometimes it does not--which is how we're approaching the virtue of fairness. Think about it this way: fairness is NOT about treating people THE SAME. Because God created us in His image (Genesis 1:27), we are alike in some ways, but different in others. Apart from obvious physical differences, we have different personalities, skills and talents, likes and dislikes, strengths and weaknesses. Because we're different, we have different NEEDS. And because we have different needs, we don't all necessarily need to be treated the same. (Example: I bet you and your siblings are not all the same. You are different in some ways. Which means your parents needed to do some things differently for each of you in order to parent you in the way you needed. Right?) So, fairness is not about treating people the same. Instead, fairness IS about treating people EQUALLY. Because God created us, He loves each of us--dearly and without favoritism. So much so that He sent His one and only Son to die for us (John 3:16), regardless of our sex, age, race, ethnicity, or nationality. As Peter said, "I now realize how true it is that God does not show favoritism but accepts men from every nation who fear him and do what is right" (Acts 10:34-35, NIV). Thank goodness God is fair! Back to that two-way street thing: As dearly loved children of God, He wants us to be imitators of Him (Ephesians 5:1). "As believers in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ, don't show favoritism" (James 2:1, NIV). In other words, don't unfairly favor one person OR unfairly "disfavor" another. So this month, we'll be going to the "Fair Grounds," where everyone is treated with respect.
Week 1: Treat everyone fairly because everyone's important to God.(The principle of fairness, James 2)
Week 2: Treat everyone fairly--even those who are different.(The parable of the good Samaritan, Luke 10)
Week 3: Treat everyone fairly--even your enemies.(Saul and Ananias, Acts 9)
Week 4: Show God's love to everyone because He wants everyone to know Him.(Jesus' last orders to the disciples, Matthew 28; Acts 1)
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
KidzStuff This Week
This Wednesday night is KidzStuff at 7 PM. Parents join your kids this Wednesday night as we introduce the virtue of Resourcefullness: Using what you have to get the job done.
Gordo, Cammie & Tyler will be here to help us learn about resourcefullness-- and believe me you don't want to miss what the gang is up to this week!
Have a great week.
Gordo, Cammie & Tyler will be here to help us learn about resourcefullness-- and believe me you don't want to miss what the gang is up to this week!
Have a great week.
It's HERE 2009!!!!!
This Sunday is our day to mix everything up throughout the church. Our new worship & Bible study times are 8:15, 9:30 & 10:55. We will have preschool & children Bible studies at 8:15.
Also a new session of Faith Club begins this Sunday at 10:55. Kevin & Lora Whitworth will be leading our new Christians class for kids and will help prepare those children who have made a commitment to Christ for their journey through baptism. You can email me if you would like to sign up your child for this class.
Make every Sunday a part of your new year!
Also a new session of Faith Club begins this Sunday at 10:55. Kevin & Lora Whitworth will be leading our new Christians class for kids and will help prepare those children who have made a commitment to Christ for their journey through baptism. You can email me if you would like to sign up your child for this class.
Make every Sunday a part of your new year!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Beginning January 11, 2009
Your family is about to have more options than ever to worship Jesus and attend Bible study than ever before. Beginning on January 11, 2009 we will have 3 worship services and Bible study hours. The time schedule will be: 8:15, 9:30 & 10:55.
At 8:15 we will have 2 small group options for your kids. We will also continue to have the same great worship and small group experience for your kids during the 9:30 & 10:55 services. I hope that 2009 will be a year when your family will fall more in love with Jesus and His church than ever before!
At 8:15 we will have 2 small group options for your kids. We will also continue to have the same great worship and small group experience for your kids during the 9:30 & 10:55 services. I hope that 2009 will be a year when your family will fall more in love with Jesus and His church than ever before!
Coming January 11
FAITH CLUB will be help on January 11, 18, 25 at 10:55 AM. This is a three week new Christian's class for kids. If your child has made a commitment to follow Jesus please sign them up to learn more about what it means to be a Christian, why be baptized, what is the Lord's Supper and why the church exists. To sign up please respond by email to richc@fbcmonline.com
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