We will begin our new Bible Study on Wednesday, April 11 entitled “Courage.”
It was developed by Francis Chan, and it focuses on getting the courage to live your life for Christ in your everyday life. Also, on April 21 we will once again have a game night at the church.
Coming soon! A new Sunday evening format in March, we will resume services each Sunday at 6:00 pm. The first Sunday of each month Pastor Ron will lead a co-ed adult mission
night program. The remaining weeks Pastor Lowell will lead a Bible study—the beginning topic will be, “Encouraging Promises of the Bible.”
Mark your calendars, and plan to attend and take part in the new schedule for this timely study topic, and more to come.
What? You say you don’t come to church because there’s nothing for you? There’s nothing for your age group? Take a look at this quick overview of our various services and study groups.
Our women are currently meeting at 1:30 pm on Tuesday afternoons at the residence of Nancy Powell.
If you are ever free on a Tuesday afternoon, please join us for study and discussion.
Youth, grades 7 – 12, are encouraged to attend a weekly Bible Study here at the church on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm.
Take advantage of this opportunity to learn more about God’s Word, how to apply it to your lives– learn more about each other too!
Sunday School for Children
Sunday School for Adults
Note:
Music, games, Bible memory work snacks, & more! Join in this open Bible study with activities!
Come and join in the fun!
We have some exciting small-group Bible study opportunities for adults in our church:
These are open to all!
As you can see, there’s even a place for you to fit in. Come and enjoy the fellowship as you learn a little about what God has to say to you.
a GROW lesson
Focal Passage Outline and Scripture Passages:
Make Good Choices (2 Tim. 3:1-9)
Follow Good Examples (2 Tim. 3:10-13)
Study Scripture (2 Tim. 3:14-17)
Bible Passage:
2 Timothy 3:1-17
What This Lesson Is About:
This lesson urges Christians to grow in spiritual maturity by exercising discernment, following good examples, and studying the Scriptures.
How This Lesson Can Impact Your Life:
This lesson will challenge you to formulate and follow a plan for growing in spiritual maturity.
Biblical Truths of This Lesson in Focus
• Believers must exercise spiritual and moral discernment, choosing to live by God’s standards, not the world’s.
• Learn from others who have gone through difficult times.
• False expectations of an easy or trouble free Christian life can lead to discouragement and disillusionment—expect difficult times and accept them as opportunities for growth.
• Realize that the purpose of Bible study is life change, not just increasing knowledge.
• Keep studying and learning the Word of God.
Word Study: Complete (v. 17; “perfect,” KJV)
The Greek word rendered complete has the sense of being capable, proficient or able to meet all the demands placed upon a person. In the text it carries the force of a person who, through diligent study of Scripture, has progressed spiritually to being able not only to discern the will of God but also abiding in it consistently. Thus, the complete Christian is fully engaged, either as layman or leader, in serving God. Whatever God calls the complete Christian to do, he or she is ready to perform God’s commands because of dedication to the study of the Word and obedience to its teaching.
Kids listen, even when you think they aren’t. Sometimes, they almost get it right. Here’s a few fun examples.
Pastor Lowell shares the following excerpts from the book, “Baptist Questions, Baptist Answers: Exploring Christian Faith” written by Dr. Bill Leonard.
In the beginning God … “-so Gen. 1: 1 introduces the Hebrew Scriptures, and the Christian texts echo that affirmation with the writer of Hebrews’ words that we believe God “is and … is a rewarder of them that diligently seek him” (Heb. 11:6 KJV). God is present in creation and draws near to those who are thus created. Like their Catholic and Protestant counterparts, Baptists start with the assertion that God exists and is the author of both creation and salvation. The First London Confession of Faith, written by Particular Baptists in 1644, begins with a statement on the nature of God:
That God as he is in himself, cannot be comprehended of any but himself, dwelling in that inaccessible light, that no eye can attain unto, whom never man saw, nor can see; that there is but one God, one Christ, one Spirit, one Faith, one Baptism; one Rule of holiness and obedience for all Saints, at all times, in all places to be observed. (Lumpkin, 156)
Baptists thus insist that God is not only “knowable” but that God seeks us out and is ready for fellowship whenever it is offered by the faithful. Perhaps it is less a question of our knowing God than it is an abiding assertion that “God knows us.”
Faith in God begins with mystery and transcendence. As the hymn declares,
Immortal, invisible, God only wise;
In light inaccessible, hid from our eyes
God is separate from us, above us, beyond us, outside us. Yet for reasons we cannot fully comprehend, God has chosen to come to us, most clearly in Jesus Christ, God’s “only begotten Son.” In Christ, the Unknowable One has become known. Thus, if Baptists begin with God, they continue with God’s revelation in Jesus Christ. In the mystery of God’s existence, Baptists sing the rest of the hymn:
Most blessed, most glorious, the Ancient of Days
Almighty, victorious, Thy great name we praise!
Bible Passage
Psalm 42:1–43:5
What This Lesson Is About
This lesson is about finding God’s presence, love, and direction for fresh hope and joyful living. In Psalms 42 and 43, the psalmist related his quest for fresh hope amid dire circumstances.
Why This Lesson Is Important
Sometimes adults feel overwhelmed by their circumstances. They’re overextended financially and the bills have come due—or they’re getting trampled in the rat race of life. Maybe health problems have piled up, or family relationships have broken down. Some adults never become satisfied; with all the stuff they own they still feel utterly empty inside. And even in a crowd they feel alone, afraid, and sad. Joy has eluded them, and they wonder if they’ll ever be happy again.
How This Lesson Can Impact Your Life
By studying these two psalms, you will be better able to identify with those who feel overwhelmed by their circumstances. You’ll discover that in God’s presence, love, and direction lies fresh hope for joyful living.
Background Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Lesson Passage: 1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
BIBLICAL TRUTH
Christians can be comforted in facing death because they have reason for genuine hope.
LIFE IMPACT
To help adults be comforted by Christian hope as they face death
Login
No Comments