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Home Study March 12 through 17, 2012
Monday – Read Ephesians 2:1-10
Why is it important to remember that we are saved by grace through faith in Jesus and not by works?
However, God has prepared good works for us to do. How can we know what works He created us to do?
Take time to pray for God to reveal or affirm the works He would have you do in His church and kingdom.
Tuesday – Read Romans 12:1-2
What does it mean to “offer your bodies as living sacrifices?”
Why is this important?
To be a living sacrifice implies more than a one-time event, how can we live a lifestyle of sacrifice?
How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?
Wednesday – Read Romans 12:3-8
By what measure should we consider how we live for Jesus?
Why is it important to use the proper measure?
What can happen if we use the wrong measure?
Why is it important for every believer to know and use their spiritual gifts?
How does this challenge you? What will you do?
Thursday – Read I Corinthians 12:27-31
Who gives us the spiritual gifts that we receive?
How does God intend for all of the gifts to work together?
How do these different gifts make us dependent on one another to fulfill the work that God has given us?
Friday – Read Ephesians 4:11-16
What is God’s purpose for the spiritual gifts He gives us?
How does the operation of each gift allow us to mature in Jesus?
How important is each gift to the Christ’s church and kingdom?
How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?
Saturday – Read Luke 1:26-38
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Want To Come To Church?
If you have been wondering what classes you can attend here at MFC, here are a few options.
- Jr. High– Patsy Burton and Drew Krupp lead a Sunday School class for kids 6th-8th upstairs.
- High School-Dave Gomez leads a Sunday School class for highschoolers in Ross Chapel.
ALSO, Jr. Highers and High Schoolers meet on Wednesday nights from 7-8 in Ross Chapel for worship and small groups. Simple Dinner is at 6 before Youth Group starts. This is lead by Dave Gomez.
Other different classes you can attend at MFC are as follows-
- Hispanic Service– meets on Fridays upstairs in Harmony Hall at 7 p.m.
- Hispanic Service– Meets on Sundays upstairs in Harmony Hall at 1 p.m.
- Polynation Christian Fellowship– Meets on Sundays at 4 p.m. in Ross Chapel
As you can see there are a few options to choose from at MFC and there is something here for everyone to grow stronger in their faith with Jesus Christ.
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Song Of The Week
Ok, This week’s song is Me And Jesus by Stellar Kart. Stellar Kart wrote this song when they were at a church camp and some of the kids at the camp were telling them about all these thing that they were going through and so they wrote this song. This song is basically just a reminder that no matter what, Jesus is there for you. The link for this on youtube dosn’t have the lyrics in the video but there is lyrics in the box below so you can read as you listen. So….here… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OzzywdDozo
Stellar Kart- Me And Jesus-We Can’t Stand Sitting Down
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March Youth News
Paul Wright Concert.-Thursday, March 15th at the 1st Nazarene Church, 1974 E.McAndrews Rd. The cost is free!! For rides meet at MFC at 6:30 p.m.
Girl’s Night In The Word– This month’s topic is self-hate/injury. Takes place at Community Bible Church in Central Point on March 11th from 6:00-8:30 p.m. For more information go to girlsniteintheword.com.
Mexico Missions Trip 2012– If you are going to Mexico this summer to build a house for someone in need, the cost is $425. You must have a valid passport, ID and $100 Non-refundable deposit due on Sunday March 26th.
Camp Auction– If you are going to camp this summer you need to be at the camp autcion to get money. Even though it takes place in May, you need to start planning what you are going to need to do. So just be aware! Because before you know it, It will be May in a blink of an eye!!
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