Announcements
1. Men’s Breakfast tomorrow at 8:00am
2. National Day of Prayer meeting at the City Hall Thursday at 12:20 to 12:40
Scripture
Rev. 21:1-7 (ESV)
Then I saw a new heaven and a new earth, for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and the sea was no more. [2] And I saw the holy city, new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride adorned for her husband. [3] And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, "Behold, the dwelling place of God is with man. He will dwell with them, and they will be his people, and God himself will be with them as their God. [4] He will wipe away every tear from their eyes, and death shall be no more, neither shall there be mourning nor crying nor pain anymore, for the former things have passed away." [5] And he who was seated on the throne said, "Behold, I am making all things new." Also he said, "Write this down, for these words are trustworthy and true." [6] And he said to me, "It is done! I am the Alpha and the Omega, the beginning and the end. To the thirsty I will give from the spring of the water of life without payment. [7] The one who conquers will have this heritage, and I will be his God and he will be my son.
Questions for Reflection
1. What are the implications for us that this present earth will pass away?
2. What does it mean that God will wipe every tear from our eyes?
3. What kind of thirst does God promise to fill in heaven?
4. How can we prepare ourselves for a place like the New Jerusalem?
5. How can you remind yourself every day this week of God’s promised future for His people?
Friday, April 30, 2010
Saturday, April 24, 2010
Scriptures and Questions for Sunday (4/25/10)
Sorry for the tardiness folks. There are four scriptures for you to look at so I am not printing them out for you. They all deal with the concept of rest, speciffically Sabbath rest.
Gospel Readings: John 10:11-18, Mark 6:30-32
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 2:1-3
Psalter Reading: Psalm 23
Sermon “Sabbath Rest”
Questions to reflect upon.
1. Why did God require rest after the six days of creation?
2. If rest is important to God should it be important humans?
3. When we don't allow ourselves to rest what are the consequences?
4. What are the benefits recieved from rest?
5. Why might we feel guilty about resting when God commands it?
Gospel Readings: John 10:11-18, Mark 6:30-32
Old Testament Reading: Genesis 2:1-3
Psalter Reading: Psalm 23
Sermon “Sabbath Rest”
Questions to reflect upon.
1. Why did God require rest after the six days of creation?
2. If rest is important to God should it be important humans?
3. When we don't allow ourselves to rest what are the consequences?
4. What are the benefits recieved from rest?
5. Why might we feel guilty about resting when God commands it?
Friday, April 9, 2010
Scripture & Questions for Sunday (4/11/10)
Scripture Lesson
John 21:1-25 (ESV)
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." [20] Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them, the one who had been reclining at table close to him and had said, "Lord, who is it that is going to betray you?" [21] When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, "Lord, what about this man?" [22] Jesus said to him, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!" [23] So the saying spread abroad among the brothers that this disciple was not to die; yet Jesus did not say to him that he was not to die, but, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you?" [24] This is the disciple who is bearing witness about these things, and who has written these things, and we know that his testimony is true. [25] Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written.
Questions
1. When did you ever have to restore a broken relationship?
2. Who are Jesus’ sheep?
3. How do we each serve God in a unique way?
4. What might cause us to be more concerned about someone else’s relationship with Christ than our own?
5. How can you focus your attention solely on your service to God this week?
John 21:1-25 (ESV)
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." [20] Peter turned and saw the disciple whom Jesus loved following them, the one who had been reclining at table close to him and had said, "Lord, who is it that is going to betray you?" [21] When Peter saw him, he said to Jesus, "Lord, what about this man?" [22] Jesus said to him, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you? You follow me!" [23] So the saying spread abroad among the brothers that this disciple was not to die; yet Jesus did not say to him that he was not to die, but, "If it is my will that he remain until I come, what is that to you?" [24] This is the disciple who is bearing witness about these things, and who has written these things, and we know that his testimony is true. [25] Now there are also many other things that Jesus did. Were every one of them to be written, I suppose that the world itself could not contain the books that would be written.
Questions
1. When did you ever have to restore a broken relationship?
2. Who are Jesus’ sheep?
3. How do we each serve God in a unique way?
4. What might cause us to be more concerned about someone else’s relationship with Christ than our own?
5. How can you focus your attention solely on your service to God this week?
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Holy Week Schedule
Thursday 7:00pm Maundy Thursday Communion Service
Child care will be available. If your youth is participating please have them at the church by 6:30.
Friday 7:00pm Good Friday Tenebrae Service
Child care will be available. If your youth is participating please have them at the church by 6:30.
Saturday 8:00am Men’s Breakfast
Easter Sunday 10:00am Easter Egg Hunt for the children.
If your child is in middle or high school please have them here about 9:30 to hide the eggs.
Easter Sunday 11:00am
Celebration of our LORD’s victory over sin and death.
Please don’t forget to bring eggs for Sunday’s hunt!
Child care will be available. If your youth is participating please have them at the church by 6:30.
Friday 7:00pm Good Friday Tenebrae Service
Child care will be available. If your youth is participating please have them at the church by 6:30.
Saturday 8:00am Men’s Breakfast
Easter Sunday 10:00am Easter Egg Hunt for the children.
If your child is in middle or high school please have them here about 9:30 to hide the eggs.
Easter Sunday 11:00am
Celebration of our LORD’s victory over sin and death.
Please don’t forget to bring eggs for Sunday’s hunt!
Friday, March 26, 2010
Scripture and Questions for Sunday (3/28/10)
Matthew 26:30-46 (ESV)
Jesus Foretells Peter’s Denial
30 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 31 Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of me this night. For it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ 32 But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee.” 33 Peter answered him, “Though they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away.” 34 Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” 35 Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you!” And all the disciples said the same.
Jesus Prays in Gethsemane
36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.” 37 And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.” 39 And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” 40 And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter, “So, could you not watch with me one hour? 41 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 42 Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done.” 43 And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. 44 So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words again. 45 Then he came to the disciples and said to them, “Sleep and take your rest later on. See, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46 Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand.”
Questions for Reflection
1. Why is it dangerous to begin a sentence with the words, “I would never . . .”?
2. What prediction about His followers did Jesus make on the Mount of Olives?
3. How did Peter respond to Jesus’ statement that all the disciples would abandon Him?
4. What situations might tempt you to be quiet or low-key about your relationship with Jesus Christ?
5. What do you learn about God from the fact that Jesus did not yell at His disciples or disown them even though He knew they would abandon Him?
6. In what particular situation(s) this week do you need to make it clear that you are a follower of Jesus Christ?
Jesus Foretells Peter’s Denial
30 And when they had sung a hymn, they went out to the Mount of Olives. 31 Then Jesus said to them, “You will all fall away because of me this night. For it is written, ‘I will strike the shepherd, and the sheep of the flock will be scattered.’ 32 But after I am raised up, I will go before you to Galilee.” 33 Peter answered him, “Though they all fall away because of you, I will never fall away.” 34 Jesus said to him, “Truly, I tell you, this very night, before the rooster crows, you will deny me three times.” 35 Peter said to him, “Even if I must die with you, I will not deny you!” And all the disciples said the same.
Jesus Prays in Gethsemane
36 Then Jesus went with them to a place called Gethsemane, and he said to his disciples, “Sit here, while I go over there and pray.” 37 And taking with him Peter and the two sons of Zebedee, he began to be sorrowful and troubled. 38 Then he said to them, “My soul is very sorrowful, even to death; remain here, and watch with me.” 39 And going a little farther he fell on his face and prayed, saying, “My Father, if it be possible, let this cup pass from me; nevertheless, not as I will, but as you will.” 40 And he came to the disciples and found them sleeping. And he said to Peter, “So, could you not watch with me one hour? 41 Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” 42 Again, for the second time, he went away and prayed, “My Father, if this cannot pass unless I drink it, your will be done.” 43 And again he came and found them sleeping, for their eyes were heavy. 44 So, leaving them again, he went away and prayed for the third time, saying the same words again. 45 Then he came to the disciples and said to them, “Sleep and take your rest later on. See, the hour is at hand, and the Son of Man is betrayed into the hands of sinners. 46 Rise, let us be going; see, my betrayer is at hand.”
Questions for Reflection
1. Why is it dangerous to begin a sentence with the words, “I would never . . .”?
2. What prediction about His followers did Jesus make on the Mount of Olives?
3. How did Peter respond to Jesus’ statement that all the disciples would abandon Him?
4. What situations might tempt you to be quiet or low-key about your relationship with Jesus Christ?
5. What do you learn about God from the fact that Jesus did not yell at His disciples or disown them even though He knew they would abandon Him?
6. In what particular situation(s) this week do you need to make it clear that you are a follower of Jesus Christ?
Thursday, March 18, 2010
Request
Please share with all in the church family. While Kelsey is enjoying her time in London and visiting as much of Europe as she can while she is there, she is starting to get a little homesick. It would mean so much if she could get mail from home.
Here is her address:
Kelsey Edelen
200 Pentonville Road
Islington, London N1 9JP
This is her blog for anyone interested in seeing what she is up to across the pond.
www.kelseymedelen.blogspot.com
Shawn K. Currie
Here is her address:
Kelsey Edelen
200 Pentonville Road
Islington, London N1 9JP
This is her blog for anyone interested in seeing what she is up to across the pond.
www.kelseymedelen.blogspot.com
Shawn K. Currie
Scripture and Questions for Sunday (3/21/10)
Matthew 16:13-23 (ESV)
Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" [14] And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." [15] He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" [16] Simon Peter replied, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." [17] And Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. [18] And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. [19] I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." [20] Then he strictly charged the disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ. [21] From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. [22] And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, "Far be it from you, Lord! This shall never happen to you." [23] But he turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man."
Questions for Reflection
1. What pointed personal question did Christ ask His followers?
2. Why was Peter blessed?
3. In what way is coming to faith and understanding the gospel a supernatural event?
4. What are some common views of Jesus among our generation?
5. What difference does it make what we believe about Jesus?
6. What part in the building of Christ’s Church do you have now?
We continue our journey with the Apostle Peter. In the Scripture passage for today we discover that Jesus is facilitating Peter's use of his mouth. Jesus challenges the disciples to verbally express their conviction about his identity. Peter eagerly answers. And Jesus explains that such a testimony is a gift of divine revelation.
"A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver", Proverbs 25:11
Now when Jesus came into the district of Caesarea Philippi, he asked his disciples, "Who do people say that the Son of Man is?" [14] And they said, "Some say John the Baptist, others say Elijah, and others Jeremiah or one of the prophets." [15] He said to them, "But who do you say that I am?" [16] Simon Peter replied, "You are the Christ, the Son of the living God." [17] And Jesus answered him, "Blessed are you, Simon Bar-Jonah! For flesh and blood has not revealed this to you, but my Father who is in heaven. [18] And I tell you, you are Peter, and on this rock I will build my church, and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it. [19] I will give you the keys of the kingdom of heaven, and whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven, and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven." [20] Then he strictly charged the disciples to tell no one that he was the Christ. [21] From that time Jesus began to show his disciples that he must go to Jerusalem and suffer many things from the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and on the third day be raised. [22] And Peter took him aside and began to rebuke him, saying, "Far be it from you, Lord! This shall never happen to you." [23] But he turned and said to Peter, "Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man."
Questions for Reflection
1. What pointed personal question did Christ ask His followers?
2. Why was Peter blessed?
3. In what way is coming to faith and understanding the gospel a supernatural event?
4. What are some common views of Jesus among our generation?
5. What difference does it make what we believe about Jesus?
6. What part in the building of Christ’s Church do you have now?
We continue our journey with the Apostle Peter. In the Scripture passage for today we discover that Jesus is facilitating Peter's use of his mouth. Jesus challenges the disciples to verbally express their conviction about his identity. Peter eagerly answers. And Jesus explains that such a testimony is a gift of divine revelation.
"A word aptly spoken is like apples of gold in settings of silver", Proverbs 25:11
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