Continuing in our "On Location" series, we talked about how strong the connections are in the Eiffel Tower and how disastrous it would be if it was built with week connections. Like any structure, once we have a strong foundation, we must then build our lives with strong connections.
On Sunday you learned that:
Strong connections Support you.
So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing.
1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NLT)
Strong connections Strengthen you.
A person standing alone can be attacked and defeated, but two can stand back-to-back and conquer. Three are even better, for a triple-braided cord is not easily broken.
Ecclesiastes 4:12 (NLT)
Strong connections Sustain you.
Reliable friends who do what they say are like cool drinks in sweltering heat—refreshing!
Proverbs 25:13 (MSG)
Do you have strong connections who will support, strengthen, and sustain you? Are you a strong connection for somebody else?
The Bible is clear in saying that we need other people to help us stay strong in our walks with Him.
Students and Parents: Reflect for a bit and see if you have some people in your life who will encourage you and hold you accountable! Take some time to pray for that person.
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Monday, July 21, 2014
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
What's your story?
Everyone seems to like stories - both telling stories and hearing stories. People like stories because they often relate to them - stories help us feel; We might laugh, cry, empathize, or dream as we hear stories. The best thing about a story is that everyone has one. Everyone has a story that they can share; a story that never gets boring because it's always changing as people go through their days and have encounters with others.
How you see and relate to God each day is part of your story. Your story can help others. Your story can't be argued with because it's yours - so why not tell it? Through your story God can be glorified and others can come to know the hope He gives and the power He has.
So, what's your story?
Who are you telling it to?
Students and parents, life is busy and we often neglect to share our stories. Take some time over the next week to share your daily stories with each other and celebrate how you see God in each story!
How you see and relate to God each day is part of your story. Your story can help others. Your story can't be argued with because it's yours - so why not tell it? Through your story God can be glorified and others can come to know the hope He gives and the power He has.
So, what's your story?
Who are you telling it to?
Students and parents, life is busy and we often neglect to share our stories. Take some time over the next week to share your daily stories with each other and celebrate how you see God in each story!
Tuesday, July 8, 2014
Sunday summary and challenge
This past Sunday Steve Cosslett, a missionary from Mexico, spoke to the students about knowing if you have a "calling" to be a missionary. He really emphasized that we are all called to spread the Gospel according to the great commission.
Matthew 28:19-20 NIV
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Many students have the tendency to say "When I am older I want to do mission work," but in reality none of us should be waiting; but rather, we should be living a life of sharing the Gospel daily through our lifestyle and our words.
Students and Parents, Encourage one another to take a chance each day to show people the hope the we have in Jesus.
Matthew 28:19-20 NIV
"Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age.”
Many students have the tendency to say "When I am older I want to do mission work," but in reality none of us should be waiting; but rather, we should be living a life of sharing the Gospel daily through our lifestyle and our words.
Students and Parents, Encourage one another to take a chance each day to show people the hope the we have in Jesus.
Wednesday, July 2, 2014
New Series: On Location
This past week, after our SOS update, I started a new series called “On Location,” which will run throughout the summer. Each week we will go to different places around the globe while focusing on God’s word and what it says about our lives. Some of the topics are Allowing God to invade your life, Strong Connections and Jesus sets People free. We started this 10 week series last week and learned the importance of A Strong Foundation and that a strong foundation is:
“Built on God’s Word,” and is “Strengthened by wise choices.”
Verses to reinforce these points:
Matthew 7:24-25 “All who listen to my instructions and follow them are wise, like a man who builds his house on solid rock. Though the rain comes in torrents, and the floods rise and the storm winds beat against his house, it won’t collapse, for it is built on rock.”
Galatians 5:17 “The old sinful nature loves to do evil, which is just opposite from what the Holy Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are opposite from what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, and your choices are never free from this conflict.”
Parents and Students: talk about these points and verses - help hold each other accountable and encourage one another.
“Built on God’s Word,” and is “Strengthened by wise choices.”
Verses to reinforce these points:
Matthew 7:24-25 “All who listen to my instructions and follow them are wise, like a man who builds his house on solid rock. Though the rain comes in torrents, and the floods rise and the storm winds beat against his house, it won’t collapse, for it is built on rock.”
Galatians 5:17 “The old sinful nature loves to do evil, which is just opposite from what the Holy Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us desires that are opposite from what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, and your choices are never free from this conflict.”
Parents and Students: talk about these points and verses - help hold each other accountable and encourage one another.
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