RE: Community Missions Day and G321:Music Night
Dear Parent’s
In case you haven’t already heard, we have some big plans for our community mission’s day on Saturday, March 27th.
While you go to your various areas of service, the children will be doing community missions by performing our G321:Music songs at a local nursing home, Crown Healthcare. In addition to this, we’ll be taking Continue reading
Psalm for Prayer and Praise: Psalm 46 (NASB)
1 God is our refuge and strength, A very present help in trouble.
2 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change And though Continue reading
As of late, we have been putting a lot of emphasis on our global missions efforts — specifically the people groups we are considering for formal adoption by our congregation. These are exciting endeavors for our church family. But even as we consider these excellent works, we need to also keep an emphasis on gospel Continue reading
Psalm for Prayer and Praise: Psalm 145 (ESV)
One generation shall commend your works to another, And shall declare your mighty acts.
On the glorious splendor of your majesty, and on your wondrous works, I will meditate.
Day 1 ~ Worship the Lord
Read: Psalm 145:1-7
Consider:
For Adults: Verse 4 is one of the many verses encouraging us to pass on the faith to those that come after us. What roles do both the family and the church play in this? Are you involved in declaring God’s glory this way? How can you be?
Older children: What is a “Generation?” What is it that the Generations are supposed to be telling each other in this Psalm? How can you do this?
Younger children: Why is God so great? What has God done to show His greatness?
Family Application: Talk together about the people and/or family members who have gone before us who where faithful to share the Gospel to the generations that followed them. Talk about how you can be more faithful to follow the good examples of those who have gone before us.
Pray: Pray together through these verses of the Psalm. Thank God for preserving a witness to Himself through His word and the testimonies of the saints who have gone before us. Ask Him to help you be more faithful to declare His glory to the generations to come.
Meditate: Write this week’s memory verses on a white board in your home and/or on index cards that each family member can carry with them during the week.
Day 2 ~ The Lord is Good and Faithful
Read: Psalm 145:8-13
Consider:
For Adults: Notice that almost every instance of the Psalms directing us to worship points us toward an aspect of God’s character or work as a basis for praise. What are some of aspects of His character in this psalm that lead us tp worship?
Older children: What does it mean that God is slow to anger? Do you think this is related to His “steadfast love?” How can you be more like Jesus in this area of your life?
Younger children: What are some of God’s works? (v.10) How do things in creation point you to God’s greatness and glory?
Family Application: Consider together what a wonderful thing it is that God is gracious and merciful “over all that He has made.” Talk about some of the specific ways in which you have seen God’s mercy and commit to worship Him for them.
Pray: Pray through today’s verses of Psalm 145. Thank God for specific mercies in your life and ask Him to make you more faithful to remember His mercy in times of trial and doubt. Praise Him that his Kingdom is “everlasting” and that His mercy is eternal for all those who trust Him in Christ Jesus.
Meditate: See if anyone in the family can quote this week’s memory verse. Make new note cards of any of the cards from day 1 that may have been lost.
Day 3 ~ The Lord Provides for His People
Read: Psalm 145:14-21
Consider:
For Adults: Can you remember the last time you went through a significant trial? How does verse 14 help us in such times? What do verses 19- 20 suggest to us about the types of cries that God answers? How does the Gospel help us understand these verses?
Older children: How is God merciful even to the wicked through His “common grace?” What should be the response of all people to God’s provision and mercy? Does God ever ignore those who call out to Him in repentance?
Younger children: Who gives you your food? Where do they get it from? How does God provide for all of creation?
Family Application: Talk together about how God is merciful to all, but promises special mercy to those who fear Him. Talk about what the “Fear of God” is for Christians and how we receive His mercy in Jesus.
Pray: Pray through today’s verses of Psalm 145. Thank God for His promise of mercy to all those who call upon Him “in truth.” Ask God to help you to be more honest about yourself and your true needs as you approach Him in prayer. Worship Him today for His mercy and kindness to all creation and especially for the saving mercy He provides through the cross of Jesus.
Meditate: See again if anyone in the family can quote this week’s memory verse. Talk about any ways that this verse has encouraged or taught you this week.
You will be enriched in every way for all your generosity, which through us will produce thanksgiving to God.
(2 Corinthians 9:11, ESV)
The Ecuador missions trip will be June 18-26. Have you considered how God would have you be involved in this partnership this year? Will you send or will you go? Please be open to being involved in our Ecuador partnership this year and consider whether or not God would have you go on this trip or financially and prayerfully support those going.
Dates: March 21 – June 13
Times: Sunday Evenings 5:00 pm – 6:15 pm
Sign up sheets for M.I.T. will be available Sunday.
Instructor: Jim Smith
Textbook: Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp
Room: 329 (Adult 3)
Are you a first time parent, or are you the parent of young children? If so, this is the class for you! Scripture is full of practical and detailed instruction about how parents ought to teach their children the gospel of Jesus Christ. Learn what the Bible teaches about how to train young children in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
Instructor: Jon English Lee
Textbook: The Attributes of God by A.W. Pink
Room: 322 (Adult 1)
What is the nature of God? What is He like? The most important thing about a person is what he believes about God. This course will cover attributes such as the knowledge of God, the supremacy of God, the power of God, and the love of God. Come learn what the Bible reveals about the nature and character of our great God.
Instructor: Judd Hough
Textbook: Let the Nations be Glad by John Piper and Mission in the Old Testament by Walt Kaiser
Room: 321 (New Members Room)
Do you want to learn about God’s heart for the nations? From cover to cover, the Bible declares that God’s purpose is to redeem a people for Himself from every tribe and tongue to display the fullness of His own glory. God invites and commands us to call others from every people group to worship Him joyfully! Come learn what the Bible teaches about the vital importance of missions.
Instructor: Tom Hicks, Jr
Textbook: According to Plan by Graeme Goldsworthy
Room: 331 (Adult 4)
Have you ever wondered how the Bible fits together as a unified whole? The Bible is a single book with a single story running through it. Part two of biblical theology will work through the Bible, beginning with Exodus and working through the rest of the Scriptures, showing that Jesus Christ and redemption in Him is the Bible’s main theme!
NOTE: To get a certificate of lay theological education, you need six 100 level courses, six 200 level courses, and six 300 level courses for a total of eighteen courses. Following this approach will balance your studies.
Psalm for Prayer and Praise: Psalm 37:1-11 (ESV)
1 Fret not yourself because of evildoers; be not envious of wrongdoers!
2 For they will soon fade like the grass and wither Continue reading
