Concert!
On Saturday, May 5th Thirday, Matt Maher, Trevor Morgan, and the Neverclaim will be at Lithia Amphitheater. Iv’e seen Thirday twice in concert before and they have been alright. I’m not a big fan of Thirday, but if you are then you will probably love this concert. I’ve also seen The Neverclaim before with Thirday, again, i’m not a huge fan but they were alright. The tickets are $15 for lawn seats. For information you can click on this link-http://lmgconcerts.4dtixx.com/ordertickets.asp?p=101 Hope to see you there!
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Finals
Most of us in High School will be having finals this week and are also going to be nervous wrecks this week. So as you go through this week, keep some of these verses in mind.Have a good week and GOOD LUCK!
God cares for you, so turn all your worries over to him. – 1st Peter 5:7
Dont’ worry about tomorrow. It will take care of itself. You have enough to worry about today.- Matthew6:34
All wisdom comes from the Lord, and so do common sense and understanding.- Proverbs 2:6
Listen to instuction and do your best to learn. -Proverbs 23:12
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Home Study 1-23-12 to 1-28-12
Monday – Read John 15:9-14
How are we as the people in Jesus’ church called to treat each other?
Who is our example?
Can we love like this on our own?
What does it take for us to love like this?
Tuesday – Read John 13:34-35
Why is how we love and treat each other in Jesus’ church so important?
What does the love that we show others tell them about Jesus in us?
How do these verses challenge you?
How will you respond?
Wednesday – Read I Corinthians 13:1-3
Why is speaking and acting in love so much more important than the more splashy things we might do for Jesus?
What do we gain if we sacrifice without love?
Why do you suppose God included this passage in His word?
How does it challenge you? What will you do?
Thursday – Read I Corinthians 13:4 -13
Which of these qualities of love do you find the easiest to do?
Which do you find to be the most challenging to do?
Why is love the greatest?
Pray and ask God to help you to grow in love.
Friday – Read II Timothy 1:3-12
Paul wrote this letter to Timothy, a young pastor, while he, Paul, was imprisoned and his life was soon to end.
Why does Paul tell Timothy he did not need to live in fear?
How does this apply to us today?
What things do you fear?
How might Jesus give you courage and strength to live in victory?
Take time to pray for the courage and power of Jesus to fill you.
Saturday – Read I Thessalonians 5:16-18
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Prayer Needed!
Our worship leaders on wendnesday nights, Melody and Tila’s daughter Rebecca was sent to the hospital today due to a seizure. Come to find out it was just an ear infecion. Please pray for Rebecca and her family as she continues to get better.
If you have faith when you pray for sick people, they will get well. The Lord will heal them, and if they have sinned, he will forgive them. James 5:15
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Christmas Party (white elephant gift exchange)
The last wednesday before we left for christmas break we had a little white elephant gift exchange party. There was food, drinks, and a table full of suprising presents for everyone. Here are some pictures I took to capture how much fun we had before heading into the christmas holidays.
- Dave and his line chasers game
- Dylan got a womens tank top…
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Home Study 1-16-12 through 1-21-12
Monday – Read Matthew 16:13-20
Why might there have been confusion among the people at this time as to whom Jesus was?
Who did Peter say Jesus was?
Why does Jesus build His church on this confession of who He is?
What does it mean to us that Jesus is building His church?
Tuesday – Read Matthew 20:20-28
Why did the mother of James and John want her sons to be on each side of Jesus in His kingdom?
What did she, and the disciples, not understand about what Jesus came to do?
How did Jesus turn their idea of leadership upside down?
How does this apply to our lives today?
Wednesday – Read Proverbs 16:1-9
Why is verse 2 an important truth to understand?
What does it mean to commit to the Lord whatever we do? Is it asking Him to bless our plans or seeking to know and follow His plans?
According to verse 9, who is really in control of our lives?
How should this impact how we live?
Thursday – Read II Timothy 4:1-5
Why is it important for leaders to teach and correct properly?
According to verse 2, what should their attitude be? Why?
What does it take for a leader to teach properly?
How can you support those who preach and teach among us?
Friday – Read Hebrews 13:7-8 and 17-18
What can we do to support our leaders?
What does this create within them?
Why is this important?
What is God saying to you? How will you respond?
Saturday – Read I Thessalonians 5:12-15
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Home Study January 9 to 14, 2011
Monday – Read I Thessalonians 4:9-12
Why does God call His followers to live in love?
By whose power can we love?
How can we increase our ability to live in love?
What can we do to win the respect of those outside the church?
Why is this important? How does this challenge you?
Tuesday – Read I Corinthians 3:1-9
Why does God give each of us a different job to do in the work of His church?
Who is the one that makes things grow?
According to verse 8, what are we rewarded for, the size of our harvest or our faithfulness to do what God has called us to do?
Why is this important?
What has God called you to do? Are you being faithful?
Wednesday – Read II Corinthians 9:6-11
How does this apply to giving to the work of God’s church?
How does this challenge you?
How will you respond?
Thursday – Read Titus 2:11-15
To whom has the grace of God that brings salvation appeared?
How can we help others to understand and apply it to their lives?
Who is your life needs to accept God’s grace? What can you do?
Friday – Read II Timothy 2:14-19
What do we need to do correctly handle the Word of God?
Why is this important?
How can we help others to better understand the Word of God?
How does this passage challenge you? How will you respond?
Saturday – Read I Thessalonians 5:12-15
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Youth Group Events
Secondhand Dreamers & Harmony Hi-see
Outreach Concert Friday, January 20th
6 p.m. at MFC – Admission is Free! Bring a Friend.
Sunday, January 22nd
3 p.m. Youth meet @ MFC for ride to the RRRink
Cost $6 with ID. Sign-up in Ross Chapel.
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January 2012
Wycliffe Associates Report
Sunday, January 8th at 9:30 a.m.
It has been a joy and blessing to have Josh, Audra, Raeleigh and Gabe Cadd with us as they have been on vacation from their work with Wycliffe Associates in Kenya. During worship on January 8, 2012, they will be sharing with us about their work and the ways that they have seen God working. Plan to come and expect to be challenged!
Ladies You Are Invited to a Baby Shower for Chelsie Hayes, Tuesday, January 10th, at 7 p.m. in the fireside room. Chelsie and Jeremy are having a baby boy, named Luke, and they are registered at Target.
Wednesday Night Activities will Resume January 11th Simple Meal at 6 p.m. Followed by Wed. Night Kids, Youth Group, and Adult Study at 7 p.m. If you haven’t been here on Wednesday evenings in the past, come and join us this year!
New Carpet for Ross Chapel
The Stewards are pleased to report that we will be having new carpet installed in Ross Chapel on January 17, 2012. On Monday, January 16th we need a crew of people to remove the old carpet and prep the floor for installation. We will begin this work at 9 a.m. on the 16th and if you can help please be sure to let Dick Hall or Mark Burton know.
Thank you to everyone who gave so generously!
As a church family we were able to give Christmas gifts to 31 children and young people and Christmas dinner boxes to 20 families. There are so many people in our neighborhood who need a helping hand right now and we are blessed to be able to share the love of Jesus with them.
Ladies Meetings in January:
Friends Women – All ladies are invited and welcome to join us for sharing & caring fellowship. We will meet Tuesday, January 17th, at the home of Glenda Workman. Denise Fleming is co-hostess.
FWMF (Friends Women Missionary Fellowship) is open to all women of our church. Our time together is spent in fellowship and learning about the work of our missionaries, their needs and those people to whom they minister. This year’s theme is “God’s Global Network.” All ladies are welcome to join us at MFC, Thursday, January 19th, at 10 a.m. A buffet luncheon will follow the meeting.
Help Wanted on Wednesday Nights 6:45 to 8 p.m.
On Wednesday nights we have a small but great group of kids that range from pre-school to elementary age. Patsy Burton works with the kids but could use another person to help. If you are interested in helping minister to these kids or have questions please see Patsy or Mark Burton.
All Church Potluck – Sunday, January 15th
Bring a main dish & a salad, vegetable or dessert and join in the fellowship following the 11 a.m. Sunday School hour.
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January 2012
Happy New Year!
When I was a kid these words always held out so much promise and hope. The promise that the next 12 months would be different than the last 12, and the hope that I could leave behind my failures and struggles of the past and that things would go the way that I wanted and I could become the guy that I wanted to be.
That was a lot of hope to put on three words and on one moment in time, and try as I might, most of the time the new year ended up being so much like the one before it, with me having the same hopes and struggles as before. However, after submitting my life to Jesus He began making changes in me and taking me to places that I had previously only dreamed about. And the promise and hope that I desired as a kid was no longer something that was only available to me at 12 midnight on January 1st of each year, but as Lamentations 3:22 – 24 reminds us:
“Because of the Lord’s great love, we are not consumed, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. I say to myself, ‘The Lord is my portion; therefore I will wait for Him.’”
Another good part of living my life submitted to Jesus is that I no longer have to make the plan for my life and then try to make it happen, but instead, I can trust Jesus and as I live for Him, seeking His plan and His will, He will guide me in the way I should go. In Jeremiah 29:11 God made an incredible promise to His people, a promise that extends to us as His people today:
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.’”
This promise doesn’t mean that God will make us all healthy and wealthy, but it does mean that even though we will encounter the difficulties of life, God will work for our good, giving us a hope and calling us to a future with Him.
As we begin this new year, take time each day to submit your life to Jesus, be open to who He is and all that He is doing in your life, and then join Him in the work that He desires to do in and through you!
Expecting Great Things Each Day,
Mark
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