June 2019 Newsletter

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June 2019 Newsletter

Have a great day!
~ Carmen

Upcoming Events

• Wednesday May 29, Bible study on the book of Romans begins today 5:30 in Grace Place.
• Saturday June 1, Men’s Breakfast 8 AM. 
• Sunday June 2, Pot Luck Lunch for Bobby and Diane Colston. Brisket provided by the church; please bring a side dish or dessert to share.

Scripture & Questions for Sunday (5/26/19)

Scripture for Sunday
John 14:15-31 (ESV) 

15 “If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Helper, to be with you forever, 17 even the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, for he dwells with you and will be in you. 18 “I will not leave you as orphans; I will come to you. 19 Yet a little while and the world will see me no more, but you will see me. Because I live, you also will live. 20 In that day you will know that I am in my Father, and you in me, and I in you. 21 Whoever has my commandments and keeps them, he it is who loves me. And he who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I will love him and manifest myself to him.” 22 Judas (not Iscariot) said to him, “Lord, how is it that you will manifest yourself to us, and not to the world?” 23 Jesus answered him, “If anyone loves me, he will keep my word, and my Father will love him, and we will come to him and make our home with him. 24 Whoever does not love me does not keep my words. And the word that you hear is not mine but the Father’s who sent me. 25 “These things I have spoken to you while I am still with you. 26 But the Helper, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, he will teach you all things and bring to your remembrance all that I have said to you. 27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give to you. Not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your hearts be troubled, neither let them be afraid. 28 You heard me say to you, ‘I am going away, and I will come to you.’ If you loved me, you would have rejoiced, because I am going to the Father, for the Father is greater than I. 29 And now I have told you before it takes place, so that when it does take place you may believe. 30 I will no longer talk much with you, for the ruler of this world is coming. He has no claim on me, 31 but I do as the Father has commanded me, so that the world may know that I love the Father. Rise, let us go from here.

Questions for Reflection
1.    What people, things, or experiences in life bring you comfort and peace of mind?
2.    How do the people you love (whether close friends, spouse, or family members) know that you love them?
3.    What did Jesus say the Counselor would do? (14:25-26)
4.    What did Jesus leave with His disciples? (14:27)
5.    *Why were the disciples to be glad that Jesus was leaving them? (14:28)
6.    Why did Jesus tell His disciples about the future? (14:29)
7.    How are we taught by the Holy Spirit?
8.    When have you been comforted by the Holy Spirit?
9.    *What is the peace that Jesus has given us?
10. How can we experience the peace Jesus has given us?

Scripture & Questions for Sunday (5/19/19)

• The church office will be closed tomorrow, Friday May 17.
• On Sunday, May 19th, following worship, we will have a pot luck lunch to celebrate our high school graduate, Chloe Jackowski!

Scripture for Sunday
John 15:9-17 (ESV)  

As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.  [10] If you keep my commandments, you will abide in my love, just as I have kept my Father's commandments and abide in his love.  [11] These things I have spoken to you, that my joy may be in you, and that your joy may be full. [12] "This is my commandment, that you love one another as I have loved you.  [13] Greater love has no one than this, that someone lays down his life for his friends.  [14] You are my friends if you do what I command you.  [15] No longer do I call you servants, for the servant does not know what his master is doing; but I have called you friends, for all that I have heard from my Father I have made known to you.  [16] You did not choose me, but I chose you and appointed you that you should go and bear fruit and that your fruit should abide, so that whatever you ask the Father in my name, he may give it to you.  [17] These things I command you, so that you will love one another.

Questions for Reflection
1.    What did Jesus urge His disciples to do? (15:9)
2.    How were Jesus’ disciples to remain in His love? (15:10)
3.    What command did Jesus give His disciples? (15:12)
4.    What is the greatest manifestation of love? (15:13)
5.    Who did Jesus say were His friends? (15:14)
6.    Why did Jesus choose His disciples? (15:16)
7.    What was Jesus’ command? (15:17)
8.    When do you struggle with loving others the way Jesus has loved you?
9.    What kind of friend are you to Jesus?
10. Why is it hard to be Jesus’ friend?

Scripture & Questions for Sunday (5/12/19)

Scripture for Sunday
Psalm 23:1-6 (KJV) 

1 The LORD is my shepherd; I shall not want. 2 He maketh me to lie down in green pastures: he leadeth me beside the still waters. 3 He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name's sake. 4 Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me. 5 Thou preparest a table before me in the presence of mine enemies: thou anointest my head with oil; my cup runneth over. 6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life: and I will dwell in the house of the LORD for ever.

Questions for Reflection
1.    What sometimes threatens your peace of mind or sense of security?
2.    What do people usually take for granted?
3.    When do you most want peace and quiet?
4.    How did David describe the Lord? (23:1)
5.    What is God like? (23:1)
6.    What mental picture did David use to describe his role in relationship with the Lord? (23:1-3)
7.    How far does the guidance and protection of the Lord extend for His people? (23:4-5)
8.    How does God provide for His children, even in the face of death? (23:4-5)
9.    How does God honor those He loves? (23:5-6)
10. What are some of your fears?
11. How can you follow David’s example in dealing with your fears?
12. How has God provided for your needs in the past?
13. How have you experienced God’s comfort?
14. In what way has God made your "cup overflow"?
15. How does this passage encourage you to face the future?

Announcements, Scripture & Questions for Sunday (5/5/19)

Announcements:

• Men's Breakfast Saturday morning 8 AM. Coffee will be on at 6:30 so come early to visit and bring a friend.
• Margaret Jane Allen was born May 2nd weighing 8 lbs 10 oz. Proud parents are Bill and Meredith Allen.
• Graham Allen McLeod was born May 3rd weighing 9 lbs. Proud parents are Dustin and KK McLeod. 
• Bob and Laurrie Allen are the proud grandparents of baby Margaret and baby Graham. Congratulations to the whole family!!
• We will have a pot luck luncheon on Sunday following worship to celebrate the upcoming nuptials of Olivia Knesse and Seth Shanklin. 

Scripture for Sunday

John 21:1-19 (ESV) 

1 After this Jesus revealed himself again to the disciples by the Sea of Tiberias, and he revealed himself in this way. 2 Simon Peter, Thomas (called the Twin), Nathanael of Cana in Galilee, the sons of Zebedee, and two others of his disciples were together. 3 Simon Peter said to them, “I am going fishing.” They said to him, “We will go with you.” They went out and got into the boat, but that night they caught nothing. 

4 Just as day was breaking, Jesus stood on the shore; yet the disciples did not know that it was Jesus. 5 Jesus said to them, “Children, do you have any fish?” They answered him, “No.” 6 He said to them, “Cast the net on the right side of the boat, and you will find some.” So they cast it, and now they were not able to haul it in, because of the quantity of fish. 7 That disciple whom Jesus loved therefore said to Peter, “It is the Lord!” When Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he put on his outer garment, for he was stripped for work, and threw himself into the sea. 8 The other disciples came in the boat, dragging the net full of fish, for they were not far from the land, but about a hundred yards off. 

9 When they got out on land, they saw a charcoal fire in place, with fish laid out on it, and bread. 10 Jesus said to them, “Bring some of the fish that you have just caught.” 11 So Simon Peter went aboard and hauled the net ashore, full of large fish, 153 of them. And although there were so many, the net was not torn. 12 Jesus said to them, “Come and have breakfast.” Now none of the disciples dared ask him, “Who are you?” They knew it was the Lord. 13 Jesus came and took the bread and gave it to them, and so with the fish. 14 This was now the third time that Jesus was revealed to the disciples after he was raised from the dead. 

15 When they had finished breakfast, Jesus said to Simon Peter, “Simon, son of John, do you love me more than these?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Feed my lambs.” 16 He said to him a second time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” He said to him, “Yes, Lord; you know that I love you.” He said to him, “Tend my sheep.” 17 He said to him the third time, “Simon, son of John, do you love me?” Peter was grieved because he said to him the third time, “Do you love me?” and he said to him, “Lord, you know everything; you know that I love you.” Jesus said to him, “Feed my sheep. 18 Truly, truly, I say to you, when you were young, you used to dress yourself and walk wherever you wanted, but when you are old, you will stretch out your hands, and another will dress you and carry you where you do not want to go.” 19 (This he said to show by what kind of death he was to glorify God.) And after saying this he said to him, “Follow me.”

Questions for Reflection
1.    When did you ever have to restore a broken relationship?
2.    When have you taken care of another person?
3.    What concern did Peter raise? (21:20-21)
4.    With what did Jesus want Peter to concern himself? (21:22)
5.    How did Jesus want Peter to serve Him? (21:22)
6.    Who are Jesus’ sheep?
7.    How are we to serve and care for other Christians?
8.    How do we each serve God in a unique way?