In this lesson, Jesus teaches in parables,- short stories or sayings that communicate a lesson. Jesus uses parables to teach about God’s Kingdom. This parable from Matthew talks about the story of a sower whose work is complicated by evil or bad. Why do good and bad exist? God does not separate the two because often times good can come from the bad such as with the sower who first had to bundle the weeds before seeing his beautiful crop of wheat. How do we remain patient so that we can see the good? It can be really hard to wait and be patient to see what God has in store for us. However, when one person shows patience, it encourages another to show patience and it is that patience that spreads and we are blessed.
Bible Text: Matthew 13:24-30
Key Verse: Let both of them grow together until the harvest; and at harvest time I will tell the reapers, “Collect the weeds first and bind them in bundles to be burned, but gather the wheat into my barn.” Matthew 13:30
Faith Trait: Patience
Talk Points:
*When have you looked beyond life circumstances and seen the great things God can do?
*What do you think the kingdom of heaven, God’s kingdom, is like?
*How do you show patience? Why do we always want immediate results?
*Share a time when it was difficult for you to be patient. What did you do?
Reminders:
*We have large group worship this week at 6pm. Parents are always welcome to join us.
*February BUGs Event- we will be going snow tubing at Afton on Feb. 21 from 2:30-4:30. All information and sign up is posted at the kiosk.
*Remind your child to bring a weekly offering.
*Just a reminder that as Lent approaches, we will continue to have Club 56 on Wednesday nights from 6-7pm.
Enjoy your week as God reminds us about patience!
Monday, January 25, 2010
Sunday, January 17, 2010
Following Jesus
Why can following our friends seem so easy, yet following Jesus is a challenge? Jesus was a teacher and taught many people how to live a new way of life. He called people to give up everything and follow him. Some responded, some did not. Think about yourself…would you give up everything to follow Jesus knowing there was no promise for pay or provision?
Key Verse: And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. Matthew 4:19-20
Faith Trait: Cooperation
Talk Points:
*Does it take a special invitation to follow Jesus?
*How has Jesus led you, and how have you followed?
*Think of your favorite things/possessions…what would you do if someone told you to give these things up forever- would you do it?
*What if someone promised you a million dollars if you did?
*How are your friendships similar to Jesus’ friendships? How are they different?
*Jesus’ disciples made life changes when they followed Jesus. What life changes do we make when we follow Jesus?
Reminders:
*We have large group worship next week, January 27th, 6-6:30pm. Pastor Ralph will be leading us in worship. Parents are always welcome!
*Check out the kiosk….February BUGs event- snow tubing at Afton on Feb. 21st from 2:30-4:30pm. Sign up and details are at the kiosk.
*Reminder that we will have Club 56 during the season of Lent. We will meet at our scheduled time from 6-7pm.
Make it a great week! God loves you!
Key Verse: And he said to them, “Follow me, and I will make you fish for people.” Immediately they left their nets and followed him. Matthew 4:19-20
Faith Trait: Cooperation
Talk Points:
*Does it take a special invitation to follow Jesus?
*How has Jesus led you, and how have you followed?
*Think of your favorite things/possessions…what would you do if someone told you to give these things up forever- would you do it?
*What if someone promised you a million dollars if you did?
*How are your friendships similar to Jesus’ friendships? How are they different?
*Jesus’ disciples made life changes when they followed Jesus. What life changes do we make when we follow Jesus?
Reminders:
*We have large group worship next week, January 27th, 6-6:30pm. Pastor Ralph will be leading us in worship. Parents are always welcome!
*Check out the kiosk….February BUGs event- snow tubing at Afton on Feb. 21st from 2:30-4:30pm. Sign up and details are at the kiosk.
*Reminder that we will have Club 56 during the season of Lent. We will meet at our scheduled time from 6-7pm.
Make it a great week! God loves you!
Monday, January 11, 2010
Baptism: Welcome to God's Family
I just spent a week in Jamaica working at a boys home. Ironically, this week’s lesson is about baptism and water. While in Jamaica, we had no running water for the first four days of our stay. It really made me stop and think about baptism and the symbolism water has in our lives. It is through water and God’s spoken words that bring us together as a family of Christ, as believers belonging to a group.
Belonging- We all want to belong and fit in. Baptism is a way of belonging into God’s family. God welcomes us into His family just as we are. John the Baptist proclaimed that the reign of God was near. Many people responded to what John was proclaiming. Even Jesus went to be baptized. His baptism wasn’t necessary because he was already faithful to us and to God. Joining clubs and group activities is much like being baptized. We like to belong to a group to fit in and build relationships. What does it feel like to belong? To belong in clubs/sports teams? To belong into God’s family?
Bible Text: Matthew 3:1-17
Key Verse: And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. Matthew 3:16
Faith Trait: Generosity
Talk Points:
*Has baptism into God’s family changed your life? How?
*Baptism is done with water and God’s word. Why are new members welcomed with a splash of water?
*Who gives you the friendliest welcome?
*Whom do you have the most fun with?
*Whom do you share your true feelings with?
*Who makes you feel most loved?
*Who is the most generous person you know? Why?
Reminders:
*BUGs Event this Sunday- encourage your child to get signed up soon! We will be making over 500 sandwiches for an organization called, “363 Days.”
*Encourage your child to bring an offering each week.
*We will have large group worship on January 27th from 6-6:30pm.
May God fill your week with His abundant love!
Belonging- We all want to belong and fit in. Baptism is a way of belonging into God’s family. God welcomes us into His family just as we are. John the Baptist proclaimed that the reign of God was near. Many people responded to what John was proclaiming. Even Jesus went to be baptized. His baptism wasn’t necessary because he was already faithful to us and to God. Joining clubs and group activities is much like being baptized. We like to belong to a group to fit in and build relationships. What does it feel like to belong? To belong in clubs/sports teams? To belong into God’s family?
Bible Text: Matthew 3:1-17
Key Verse: And when Jesus had been baptized, just as he came up from the water, suddenly the heavens were opened to him and he saw the Spirit of God descending like a dove and alighting on him. Matthew 3:16
Faith Trait: Generosity
Talk Points:
*Has baptism into God’s family changed your life? How?
*Baptism is done with water and God’s word. Why are new members welcomed with a splash of water?
*Who gives you the friendliest welcome?
*Whom do you have the most fun with?
*Whom do you share your true feelings with?
*Who makes you feel most loved?
*Who is the most generous person you know? Why?
Reminders:
*BUGs Event this Sunday- encourage your child to get signed up soon! We will be making over 500 sandwiches for an organization called, “363 Days.”
*Encourage your child to bring an offering each week.
*We will have large group worship on January 27th from 6-6:30pm.
May God fill your week with His abundant love!
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