Warning! If I could put a red siren on this WARNING, I may have done it!
Okay, you may not like this! It may taste as bad as bad medicine, but after giving it to the Truth and Training group in Awana I have to!
One of the questions asked to the T&Ters(3-6th grade) last night was
"Why do you do homework?" Answers were varied, but mainly because "I get graded on it" and "I want to get into a good college". So I asked "What if I graded you on your handbook, what would your grade be?" I called out the A-F grade list and many fell into a D, some fared better.
Then I asked "If I graded you on your Bible reading, what would your grade be?" One or two B's, some D's, most were F's.
Spurgeon said "I think I now see the Spirit of God grieving, when you are sitting down to read a novel and there is your Bible unread. Perhaps you take down a book on "witchcraft", and you forget that you have a more precious book of the Acts of Apostles, and in the story of your Lord and Master. You have no time for prayer, but the Spirit sees you very active about worldly things like sports or music, and having many hours to spare for relaxation and amusement. And then he is grieved because he sees that you love worldly things better than you love him." He goes on to say "Sin everywhere must be displeasing to the Spirit of holiness, but sin in his own people is grievous to him in the highest degree. He will not hate his people but he does hate their sins, and hates them all the more because they nestle in his children's bosoms." Tell me that isn't powerful!
In Ephesians 4 25-32 it says ..."and do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption...
I know it is hard to make time for every single thing in your life. I have been there, am there and will always be, yet there is a part of me that yearns to know Jesus and to really know Him. The only way to know Him is to read about Him.
If you struggle even finding the time, use the time you have in the "library"(bathroom)to open up the Word. (A bible teacher told me this years ago)
If reading the Bible is foreign land to you and getting into the Word is hard, try Ephesians or John, both are for the brand new believers/readers. Once you get those, who would you like to know more about? There are so many great reads in just one book! Don't be afraid of it, make time for it.
We were born to worship that is why God created us. Lift your hands and say Praise you Jesus and thank him for your life.
Until next time!
Thursday, October 30, 2008
Monday, October 27, 2008
Monday Oct. 27th
What a busy weekend here at St. Paul's.
The quilting ladies made over 170 quilts this year to warm the hearts of others in need, the sanctuary looked fabulous with the quilts on each pew! They will be sent to Lutheran World Relief who distribute them to those who are in need. The school bag ladies have been very busy as well. They are hoping for 70 school bags to send along.
The Thanksgiving outreach has done wonderfully well. There are still some needs to be met, like veggies and gravies that they need purchased. The board is in the commons at St. Paul's if you are interested in obtaining any of the needs.
The Christian Kids' Choir sang in two of the services and was a blessing to all. Kay works very well with the children and it is never too late to start singing for the Lord!
We started Isaiah yesterday and it was well received. It smelled so wonderful in the Kitchen as the 1st and 2nd graders made cookies! The art room made Advent Chains to share with their families and the Story and Game room talked about what a Prophet was and the story of Jesus. The Movie Theater watched The Messiah, it is a wonderful movie about how one Jewish man followed Jesus and how he knew it was told from years back and he believed that Jesus was the Messiah now.
Play practice has started too! Trish has written the play and it is wonderful. The Play will be Dec. 14th with a talent show (recital) at 4 p.m. and the play at 5 p.m. Mark your calendar! Can't wait to see you!
Awana theme - Christian T-Shirt Night
T&T will continue on the journey of Ephesians 4.
Check back later today or tomorrow, Cubbies verses will be published.
The quilting ladies made over 170 quilts this year to warm the hearts of others in need, the sanctuary looked fabulous with the quilts on each pew! They will be sent to Lutheran World Relief who distribute them to those who are in need. The school bag ladies have been very busy as well. They are hoping for 70 school bags to send along.
The Thanksgiving outreach has done wonderfully well. There are still some needs to be met, like veggies and gravies that they need purchased. The board is in the commons at St. Paul's if you are interested in obtaining any of the needs.
The Christian Kids' Choir sang in two of the services and was a blessing to all. Kay works very well with the children and it is never too late to start singing for the Lord!
We started Isaiah yesterday and it was well received. It smelled so wonderful in the Kitchen as the 1st and 2nd graders made cookies! The art room made Advent Chains to share with their families and the Story and Game room talked about what a Prophet was and the story of Jesus. The Movie Theater watched The Messiah, it is a wonderful movie about how one Jewish man followed Jesus and how he knew it was told from years back and he believed that Jesus was the Messiah now.
Play practice has started too! Trish has written the play and it is wonderful. The Play will be Dec. 14th with a talent show (recital) at 4 p.m. and the play at 5 p.m. Mark your calendar! Can't wait to see you!
Awana theme - Christian T-Shirt Night
T&T will continue on the journey of Ephesians 4.
Check back later today or tomorrow, Cubbies verses will be published.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Kingdom Quest Rotation Rooms for Oct. 26 - Nov. 23rd
Kingdom Quest Sunday elementary school will start their new rotation Sunday Oct. 26th. The children will be studying Isaiah the Prophet.
A little background for you...
This was an ENORMOUS event at the time, because Jesus announced to the congregation that he, himself, was the Messiah whom Isaiah had predicted. Some were relieved and believed him; some were skeptical and were amazed at the boldness of this lowly carpenter. And the prophet whom Jesus quoted was none other than Isaiah! (Isaiah 62:1-2).
There are many prophecies of Isaiah which come true in the New Testament. Given the fact we're discussing the Christmas story, we will highlight his prophecies about the coming of Christ. The first, of course, is our theme verse, Isaiah 9:6: "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon his shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace". The other prophecies regarding Jesus' birth are:
Isaiah 9:7-8: "Of the increase of His government and peace, There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom." Prophecy is that Messiah shall come from the house of David.
Isaiah 7-14: "Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign; Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call his name Immanuel." Prophecy is that He shall be born of a virgin, and His name shall be Immanuel.
The rooms will be:
Week 1 - 26 Oct
K - Story
1st and 2nd - Kitchen
3rd Theater
4th Games
5/6th - Art
Week 2 - 2 Nov
K - Art
1st/2nd - Story
3rd - Games
4th - theater
5/6th - Kitchen
Week 3 - 9 Nov
K - Games
1st/2nd - Art
3rd - Story
4th - Kitchen
5/6th - Theater
Week 4 - 16 Nov
K - Kitchen
1st/2nd Theater
3rd - Art
4th - Story
5th/6th - Games
Teachers and Shepherds
Diane Peterson, Kathy Juma, Eric Sanders, Kaite Hossner, Steve and Amy Oberdin, Trish Cody, Ginny Irvine, Scott Schubert, Laura Gibbons, Leslie Nelson, Kendra Anderson.
If you are a Preschool Sunday school parent, please take a Sunday and work. Susie and Marcia have been working so hard and they would love to be able to go to church with their families, but can't because they are caring and teaching your kids.
A little background for you...
This was an ENORMOUS event at the time, because Jesus announced to the congregation that he, himself, was the Messiah whom Isaiah had predicted. Some were relieved and believed him; some were skeptical and were amazed at the boldness of this lowly carpenter. And the prophet whom Jesus quoted was none other than Isaiah! (Isaiah 62:1-2).
There are many prophecies of Isaiah which come true in the New Testament. Given the fact we're discussing the Christmas story, we will highlight his prophecies about the coming of Christ. The first, of course, is our theme verse, Isaiah 9:6: "For unto us a Child is born, unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon his shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace". The other prophecies regarding Jesus' birth are:
Isaiah 9:7-8: "Of the increase of His government and peace, There will be no end, Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom." Prophecy is that Messiah shall come from the house of David.
Isaiah 7-14: "Therefore, the Lord Himself will give you a sign; Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call his name Immanuel." Prophecy is that He shall be born of a virgin, and His name shall be Immanuel.
The rooms will be:
Week 1 - 26 Oct
K - Story
1st and 2nd - Kitchen
3rd Theater
4th Games
5/6th - Art
Week 2 - 2 Nov
K - Art
1st/2nd - Story
3rd - Games
4th - theater
5/6th - Kitchen
Week 3 - 9 Nov
K - Games
1st/2nd - Art
3rd - Story
4th - Kitchen
5/6th - Theater
Week 4 - 16 Nov
K - Kitchen
1st/2nd Theater
3rd - Art
4th - Story
5th/6th - Games
Teachers and Shepherds
Diane Peterson, Kathy Juma, Eric Sanders, Kaite Hossner, Steve and Amy Oberdin, Trish Cody, Ginny Irvine, Scott Schubert, Laura Gibbons, Leslie Nelson, Kendra Anderson.
If you are a Preschool Sunday school parent, please take a Sunday and work. Susie and Marcia have been working so hard and they would love to be able to go to church with their families, but can't because they are caring and teaching your kids.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Monday Oct. 20th
Oct. 22 - Awana meets again with B.A.R.F. night as the theme. Bring A Real Friend night.
Awana is from 6:15 - 8:05
The next 5 weeks of themes are:
10/29 Christian T-shirt Night
11/5 Orange Night- wear orange anywhere seeable
11/12 Canned Food Night - 1 buck a can or box, paper products - This will go to the Open Door Mission or to Afresh Annointing church in N. O.
Whatever is not used for these ministries will be donated to our Food Pantry at First Lutheran Church Omaha
11/19 Thankfulness night - asked at check in time
11/26 - off for Thanksgiving eve
Dinners for 10/22 is Subwana's
10/29 Pizza
We would ask that Awana parents consider a small donation for Faith Westwood that we can deliver to them for whatever they choose. We will do this twice this Awana year to say thank you for the use of their building.
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Christian Kids' Choir with Kay is from 5:45 - 6:20 p.m.
They have a schedule of times they will perform at church in the big house -
Sunday, October 26, 8:00 and 9:30 "All God's Critters"
Saturday, November 8, 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 14, 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, December 14 at 4 p.m. for the Kingdom Quest Christmas Program
Christmas Eve - 4:00 p.m.
Christian Kids' Choir is open for all children 6th grade and under.
No rehearsals Nov. 26 or Dec. 31st. Director is Kay Johnson.
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Oct. 26th - Kingdom Quest Sunday school is starting a new rotation - Isaiah the Prophet. We will look at the prophecy of Jesus' birth. This rotation will run 4 Sundays for Kindergarten - 6th grade. Each month of leader rotation sign ups is posted on the board next to the office.
Preschool Sunday school is studying "My God and Me" and has currently just two teachers. The sign up sheet for teachers is also next to the office.
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Happenings here at the church...
Services:
Sat. 5:30 p.m.
Sun. 8:00, 9:30, 11:00
Sunday school 9:25 and Kids' Church at 11 a.m.
6th - high school - Sword and Spirit 6-7:30 Sundays.
Wednesday evenings 6:15 - 7:45 Nov. 5th - Dec. 17th
3 Bible study classes
Call 895-3366 - Jan or Angie - to sign up for classes, and let them know if you need childcare for the evening. Day Classes do not have childcare.
O'Come O'Come Immanuel Advent Bible Study with Pastor Lou Forney no cost
Holiday Stress in Marriage with Heart2Heart Marriage no cost
Reclaiming the "L" Word with Pastor Mary Fastcost $10 for book
Tuesday morning
Bible study Nov. 4 - Dec. 16th10-11:30 a.m.
Reclaiming the "L" Word with Pastor Mary Fast cost $10 for book
Wednesday morning
Bible Study Nov 5th - Dec. 17th 10-11:30 a.m.
O'Come O'Come Immanuel with Pastor Lou Forney no cost
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Oct. 31st - 3rd annual Harvest Party 6-8 p.m. at St. Paul's
Chili Cook-off Contest, Games Galore, SMORE Roast, and SUPER FUN!
Costumes: No scary or evil costumes please.
Words of Wisdom: Let the Words of your mouth and the meditations of your heart be acceptable to Jesus.
Jesus loves you so much that He was sent for you!St. Paul's Lutheran Church website is http://www.crossandheart.org/His Peace,Janette
Awana is from 6:15 - 8:05
The next 5 weeks of themes are:
10/29 Christian T-shirt Night
11/5 Orange Night- wear orange anywhere seeable
11/12 Canned Food Night - 1 buck a can or box, paper products - This will go to the Open Door Mission or to Afresh Annointing church in N. O.
Whatever is not used for these ministries will be donated to our Food Pantry at First Lutheran Church Omaha
11/19 Thankfulness night - asked at check in time
11/26 - off for Thanksgiving eve
Dinners for 10/22 is Subwana's
10/29 Pizza
We would ask that Awana parents consider a small donation for Faith Westwood that we can deliver to them for whatever they choose. We will do this twice this Awana year to say thank you for the use of their building.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Christian Kids' Choir with Kay is from 5:45 - 6:20 p.m.
They have a schedule of times they will perform at church in the big house -
Sunday, October 26, 8:00 and 9:30 "All God's Critters"
Saturday, November 8, 5:30 p.m.
Sunday, December 14, 9:30 a.m.
Sunday, December 14 at 4 p.m. for the Kingdom Quest Christmas Program
Christmas Eve - 4:00 p.m.
Christian Kids' Choir is open for all children 6th grade and under.
No rehearsals Nov. 26 or Dec. 31st. Director is Kay Johnson.
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Oct. 26th - Kingdom Quest Sunday school is starting a new rotation - Isaiah the Prophet. We will look at the prophecy of Jesus' birth. This rotation will run 4 Sundays for Kindergarten - 6th grade. Each month of leader rotation sign ups is posted on the board next to the office.
Preschool Sunday school is studying "My God and Me" and has currently just two teachers. The sign up sheet for teachers is also next to the office.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Happenings here at the church...
Services:
Sat. 5:30 p.m.
Sun. 8:00, 9:30, 11:00
Sunday school 9:25 and Kids' Church at 11 a.m.
6th - high school - Sword and Spirit 6-7:30 Sundays.
Wednesday evenings 6:15 - 7:45 Nov. 5th - Dec. 17th
3 Bible study classes
Call 895-3366 - Jan or Angie - to sign up for classes, and let them know if you need childcare for the evening. Day Classes do not have childcare.
O'Come O'Come Immanuel Advent Bible Study with Pastor Lou Forney no cost
Holiday Stress in Marriage with Heart2Heart Marriage no cost
Reclaiming the "L" Word with Pastor Mary Fastcost $10 for book
Tuesday morning
Bible study Nov. 4 - Dec. 16th10-11:30 a.m.
Reclaiming the "L" Word with Pastor Mary Fast cost $10 for book
Wednesday morning
Bible Study Nov 5th - Dec. 17th 10-11:30 a.m.
O'Come O'Come Immanuel with Pastor Lou Forney no cost
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Oct. 31st - 3rd annual Harvest Party 6-8 p.m. at St. Paul's
Chili Cook-off Contest, Games Galore, SMORE Roast, and SUPER FUN!
Costumes: No scary or evil costumes please.
Words of Wisdom: Let the Words of your mouth and the meditations of your heart be acceptable to Jesus.
Jesus loves you so much that He was sent for you!St. Paul's Lutheran Church website is http://www.crossandheart.org/His Peace,Janette
Thursday, October 16, 2008
Kingdom Quest and Awana
Welcome to St. Paul's Lutheran Church Young Disciples blog. We hope that the information you find here will be helpful. Please add your comments if you desire or email me personally.
The reason for the blog is to keep an open communication with our parents. We strive to do the absolute best for Jesus and for your children. Sometimes we fall short and we don't always measure up, but we know that Jesus will forgive us, will you if we mess up?
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Millard Fall break is taking place this week, so Awana and Sunday School are off for the week too.
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Oct. 26th - Kingdom Quest Sunday school is starting a new rotation - Isaiah the Prophet. We will look at the prophecy of Jesus' birth. This rotation will run 4 Sundays for Kindergarten - 6th grade. Each month of leader rotation sign ups is posted on the board next to the office.
Preschool Sunday school is studying "My God and Me" and has currently just two teachers. The sign up sheet for teachers is also next to the office.
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Christian Kids' Choir with Kay is from 5:45 - 6:25
They have a schedule of times they will perform at church in the big house -
Sunday, October 26, 8:00 and 9:30
Saturday, November 8, 5:30
Sunday, December 14, 9:30
Sunday, December 14 at Kingdom Quest Program
Christmas Eve - earliest service
Christian Kids' Choir is open for all children 6th grade and under.
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Oct. 22 - Awana meets again with B.A.R.F. night as the theme. Bring A Real Friend night.
Awana is from 6:15 - 8:05
The next 4 weeks of themes are:
10/29 Christian T-shirt Night
11/5 Orange Night- wear orange anywhere seeable
11/12 Canned Food Night - 1 buck a can or box, paper products - This will go to the Open Door Mission or to Afresh Annointing church in N. O. Whatever is not used for these ministries will be donated to our Food Pantry at First Lutheran Church Omaha
11/19 Thankfulness night - asked at check in time
11/26 - off for Thanksgiving eve
Dinners for 10/22 is Subwana's
10/29 Pizza
We would ask that Awana parents consider a small donation for Faith Westwood that we can deliver to them for whatever they choose. We will do this twice this Awana year to say thank you for the use of their building.
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Happenings here at the church you may want to know about
O'Come O'Come Immanuel Advent Bible Study
with Pastor Lou Forney
no cost
Holiday Stress in Marriage
with Heart2Heart Marriage
no cost
Reclaiming the "L" Word
with Pastor Mary Fast
cost $10 for book
Tuesday morning Bible study
Nov. 4 - Dec. 16th
10-11:30 a.m.
Reclaiming the "L" Word
with Pastor Mary Fast
cost $10 for book
Wednesday morning Bible Study
Nov 5th - Dec. 17th
10-11:30 a.m.
O'Come O'Come Immanuel
with Pastor Lou Forney
no cost
Words of Wisdom
Time:
Control it or it will control you. That sounds straight forward and simple enough. But in reality it is demanding and complex. Is it really possible to control your time with 24 hours in a day, you may sleep 8 of those hours and 9 of those hours or so are spent at work, that leaves you not a whole lot of investment time for your family. Spending the time with your family is your greatest investment, it is never forgotten. Children remember the lack of, not the most of. They remember the bad times and not always the great times.
Where can you spend your time this week? A great way to spend time is to open the Word of God, the Bible with your children, read about Ruth - it is a short book about 4 chapters long, and discover the time Naomi and Ruth spent together. Or read one one of the smaller letters to the churches, they have a lot of instruction in them that is useful for knowing what is true. The Christian Book store has some great family devotionals. Sit after dinner or in the car before you arrive at your destination and listen to your children, they are pretty incredible!
Jesus loves you so much that He was sent for you!
St. Paul's Lutheran Church website is http://www.crossandheart.org/
His Peace,
Janette
The reason for the blog is to keep an open communication with our parents. We strive to do the absolute best for Jesus and for your children. Sometimes we fall short and we don't always measure up, but we know that Jesus will forgive us, will you if we mess up?
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Millard Fall break is taking place this week, so Awana and Sunday School are off for the week too.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oct. 26th - Kingdom Quest Sunday school is starting a new rotation - Isaiah the Prophet. We will look at the prophecy of Jesus' birth. This rotation will run 4 Sundays for Kindergarten - 6th grade. Each month of leader rotation sign ups is posted on the board next to the office.
Preschool Sunday school is studying "My God and Me" and has currently just two teachers. The sign up sheet for teachers is also next to the office.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Christian Kids' Choir with Kay is from 5:45 - 6:25
They have a schedule of times they will perform at church in the big house -
Sunday, October 26, 8:00 and 9:30
Saturday, November 8, 5:30
Sunday, December 14, 9:30
Sunday, December 14 at Kingdom Quest Program
Christmas Eve - earliest service
Christian Kids' Choir is open for all children 6th grade and under.
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------
Oct. 22 - Awana meets again with B.A.R.F. night as the theme. Bring A Real Friend night.
Awana is from 6:15 - 8:05
The next 4 weeks of themes are:
10/29 Christian T-shirt Night
11/5 Orange Night- wear orange anywhere seeable
11/12 Canned Food Night - 1 buck a can or box, paper products - This will go to the Open Door Mission or to Afresh Annointing church in N. O. Whatever is not used for these ministries will be donated to our Food Pantry at First Lutheran Church Omaha
11/19 Thankfulness night - asked at check in time
11/26 - off for Thanksgiving eve
Dinners for 10/22 is Subwana's
10/29 Pizza
We would ask that Awana parents consider a small donation for Faith Westwood that we can deliver to them for whatever they choose. We will do this twice this Awana year to say thank you for the use of their building.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Happenings here at the church you may want to know about
Wednesday evenings 6:15 - 7:45 Nov. 5th - Dec. 17th
3 Bible study classes
Call 895-3366 - Jan or Angie - to sign up for classes, and let them know if you need childcare for the evening. Day Classes do not have childcare.
O'Come O'Come Immanuel Advent Bible Study
with Pastor Lou Forney
no cost
Holiday Stress in Marriage
with Heart2Heart Marriage
no cost
Reclaiming the "L" Word
with Pastor Mary Fast
cost $10 for book
Tuesday morning Bible study
Nov. 4 - Dec. 16th
10-11:30 a.m.
Reclaiming the "L" Word
with Pastor Mary Fast
cost $10 for book
Wednesday morning Bible Study
Nov 5th - Dec. 17th
10-11:30 a.m.
O'Come O'Come Immanuel
with Pastor Lou Forney
no cost
3rd annual Harvest Party OCT 31st 6-8 p.m. at St. Paul's
Chili Cook-off Contest, Games Galore, SMORE Roast, and SUPER FUN!
Costumes: No scary or evil costumes please.
Words of Wisdom
Time:
Control it or it will control you. That sounds straight forward and simple enough. But in reality it is demanding and complex. Is it really possible to control your time with 24 hours in a day, you may sleep 8 of those hours and 9 of those hours or so are spent at work, that leaves you not a whole lot of investment time for your family. Spending the time with your family is your greatest investment, it is never forgotten. Children remember the lack of, not the most of. They remember the bad times and not always the great times.
Where can you spend your time this week? A great way to spend time is to open the Word of God, the Bible with your children, read about Ruth - it is a short book about 4 chapters long, and discover the time Naomi and Ruth spent together. Or read one one of the smaller letters to the churches, they have a lot of instruction in them that is useful for knowing what is true. The Christian Book store has some great family devotionals. Sit after dinner or in the car before you arrive at your destination and listen to your children, they are pretty incredible!
Jesus loves you so much that He was sent for you!
St. Paul's Lutheran Church website is http://www.crossandheart.org/
His Peace,
Janette
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