During the months of May and June, I typically preach a sermon series that is focused on the family. This year is no different and we have looked at these topics thus far: commitment, communication and sacrifice.
Last week was Memorial Day Weekend. Our text was the book of Ruth and in that message, we examined the sacrificial nature of Ruth's life as she cared for her mother-in-law, Naomi. Ruth demonstrated for us what sacrificial living looks.
In the week leading up to Sunday, I sent an email asking folks to share stories of how their family blessed them through sacrificial living. About five of these were shared with the congregation in an abbreviated format. Today, i would like to post them.
When time allows, check out the stories of sacrifice. Then consider what it might mean for you to live sacrificially as a husband, wife, parent, grand-parent, in-law, or friend. How might you demonstrate to those you love their worth to you?
Our AWANA program is getting ready to wrap up its inaugural year at Beale.We have had a wonderful time of fellowship, games, teaching, and Bible memorization.Parents have been very faithful to bring students weekly to participate.And, we have had tremendous response from our leaders.It has been a good year for a variety of reasons.Here are two…
Since we began AWANA in October of 2008, 9 students have made known their professions of faith!That in and of itself is amazing.Each has been baptized and continue in the ministry of our church.Cool stuff!
A second part of AWANA, which is really its main part, is the biblical memorization that is taking place each week.These students are excited about burying God’s word in their hearts.It is almost a competition to see who can memorize the most scripture.
One third grader finished his work book about a month ago.We have been working each evening to memorize the book of Philemon.Last night, Cole Bristow did it!
The Bible teaches us to hide God’s word in our hearts that we might not sin against God.My prayer is that each of us take a lesson from our students and hide God’s word deep in our hearts.
The followingvideo is from the group, ‘Sons of Korah.’They sing scripture songs from the Psalms.Check it out.
Philippians 2:14-16 (NIV) Do everything without complaining or arguing, so that you may become blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and depraved generation, in which you shine like stars in the universe as you hold out the word of life--
