This Sunday morning in the High School class we'll be studying Romans 6. See you there!
Wednesday night I challenged you to read the book of Acts this week and pay close attention to the way that the Holy Spirit worked through the Apostles to spread the gospel. How are you doing?
Thursday, November 5, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
Retreat and Winterfest
Don't forget to sign up for the Fall Retreat by November 15th. Cost is $50. Be sure and include your t-shirt size.
We would like to go to Winterfest in Arlington January 15-17. Sign up.
**Both sign up sheets are on the High School room door.
We would like to go to Winterfest in Arlington January 15-17. Sign up.
**Both sign up sheets are on the High School room door.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Family Night/REACHOUT
Don't forget about our Family Night/REACHOUT on the 31st at the Eubank's estate! Some things to know:
- Starts at 5:00 p.m.
- Bounce house for the little kiddos!
- Kids are encouraged to wear costumes
- Pumpkin carving contest (Note - bring your own pumpkin and carving implements.)
- Hayride
- Bobbing for apples
- Other games
- Hot dogs
We need you to sign up for two things, first so we'll know that you're coming and how many are coming with you and secondly we need you to bring either hot dog buns, chips or drinks. Come out and join us for a good time!
Thursday, September 17, 2009
Faith of a child...
What follows is a recent conversation that took place in our van early one morning after we dropped Kim off at work…Hannah – “Daddy, why is Mommy carrying so much stuff?” Me – “Well, she’s a teacher and sometimes teachers have a lot to carry.” Brenden – “That’s why I want to be a dentist.” Hannah – “Well, I want to be a mermaid!” Brenden – “You can’t be a mermaid!” Hannah – “Yes I can!” Brenden – “No you can’t! You don’t have fins!” Hannah – “Well I can grow some!” Brenden – “Well, we don’t live near the ocean so you can’t swim!” Hannah – “I could swim in Lake Waco and the dolphins would come and see me!”
By this time, I was laughing so hard I thought I was going to have to pull over!
Kids are funny! They can keep us entertained with their logic and their beliefs. Most children have no limits to their imaginations. At some point during our development, we lose that innocent belief in the ability to do anything we dream of. Little girls forget about being mermaids and swimming with the dolphins. Little boys forget about being superheroes or transformers. At some point they learn about a thing called reality which shatters those dreams.
Another thing that seems to change during the transition from childhood into later years is our faith. Many go from believing that God can do anything simply because he says he can to questioning whether or not God will ever make something happen.
Kids are also great teachers. Jesus knew this. In Mark 10:14-15 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. It tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
If a child trusts an adult, they will believe them. They don’t have to understand all the little things that go along with that to have faith. We need to be the same way with God. Face it; there are some things in this world, in this universe that we will never understand. We don’t need to. Jesus said that we need to have a childlike faith. Understand that God loves us; trust him to do what’s best for us. That’s childlike faith. Yes, it’s that simple.
See if you can put it into practice this week. Stop trying so hard to figure everything out and trust God. Believe that because he loves you he will take care of you. Who knows, you might even grow fins or be a superhero!
Have a great week,
Dale
By this time, I was laughing so hard I thought I was going to have to pull over!
Kids are funny! They can keep us entertained with their logic and their beliefs. Most children have no limits to their imaginations. At some point during our development, we lose that innocent belief in the ability to do anything we dream of. Little girls forget about being mermaids and swimming with the dolphins. Little boys forget about being superheroes or transformers. At some point they learn about a thing called reality which shatters those dreams.
Another thing that seems to change during the transition from childhood into later years is our faith. Many go from believing that God can do anything simply because he says he can to questioning whether or not God will ever make something happen.
Kids are also great teachers. Jesus knew this. In Mark 10:14-15 Jesus said, “Let the little children come to me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these. It tell you the truth, anyone who will not receive the kingdom of God like a little child will never enter it.”
If a child trusts an adult, they will believe them. They don’t have to understand all the little things that go along with that to have faith. We need to be the same way with God. Face it; there are some things in this world, in this universe that we will never understand. We don’t need to. Jesus said that we need to have a childlike faith. Understand that God loves us; trust him to do what’s best for us. That’s childlike faith. Yes, it’s that simple.
See if you can put it into practice this week. Stop trying so hard to figure everything out and trust God. Believe that because he loves you he will take care of you. Who knows, you might even grow fins or be a superhero!
Have a great week,
Dale
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Wednesday night class....
Tonight we'll finish 24-A Day with God by discussing the Evening hours. Next week we'll start a series of lessons called Experiencing Jesus' Passion. See you tonight!
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