ANNOUNCEMENTS
Thursday- Dinner @ the T’s and The Following- 6:00-8:00PM
Next Wednesday- Catalyst- 6:30-8:00PM
Next Thursday- Moldova Prep Meeting- 6:00-8:00PM
Check syllabus for due assignments
Next Saturday- Wednesday Night Adult Leader Meeting- 9:00-11:00AM
March 25- Mission Trip Payment Due
April 3-4- High School to Dare2Share Conference in Chicago
$100 per person. We leave Friday @ 3:30PM, return Sunday morning @ 1am.
$100 Covers conference, hotel, and food!
There will be more information coming on this activity. Due to the large
amount of money, we may be canceling this activity.
TEACHING
Scripture focus: John 18:12-27
This week we will be focusing on Peter and how by rejecting the promises of Psalm 1 ended up not being able to withstand the onslaught of the world and then soon thereafter the actual denial of Christ. Because Peter was walking with the crowd as they followed Jesus to Annas’ house (walking in the counsel of the wicked), then by standing in the path of sinners by hanging out with the crowd around the fire in Annas’ courtyard, and then even sitting in the seat of scoffers (see Luke 22:55), Peter ends up going so far as to taking a courtroom-type oath that he isn’t one of Jesus’ followers and doesn’t know Him.
I will be challenging the teens to take stock of their life.
1- Is your whole manner of life pleasing to the Lord?
2- In what ways have you been walking by, standing in, and sitting with sin in your life?
3- In what do you delight? The word of God or the things of the world?
4- Who are you allowing to influence your life?
5- What results are you seeing? The blessing of God or the destruction that comes with wickedness?
My take-stock question will be “are you living more like Sandy Simon (Simon means “he who hears” which I’m going to use in the sense of always listening to others opinions) and is unable to stand on his own or like Rocky Peter (Peter means rock) who was able to withstand the onslaught of the world and stand firm in Christ?
QUESTIONS TO DISCUSS WITH YOUR CHILDREN
1. From Psalm 1:1, what are some of the ways you have seen people come to harm by not delighting in the (law of) the Lord?
2. How is meditating on His law day and night more than just thinking?
3. How does curiosity and sinful desires lead a person to go from walking, to standing, to sitting (from Psalm 1:1)?
4. What is one thing we can pray about right now?
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
February 18 Catalyst Information
Parents, please note that at the bottom of the Catalyst Announcements is a new heading entitled Moldova Mission Trip Announcements.
CATALYST ANNOUNCEMENTS
THIS WEEK
Wednesday- Catalyst- 6:30-8:00pm
$10 for 30 Hour Famine due!
Thursday- Dinner and The Following (Peer-to-Peer Ministry Introduction)– 6:00-8:00pm
Friday– 30 Hour Famine. Stop eating at 1:00pm on Friday. Meet at church @ 5pm. We break the fast at 7:00pm on Saturday with a meal. You’re free to head home at 7:30pm
NEXT WEEK
Wednesday– No Catalyst due to Ash Wednesday service @ 7:00pm
Thursday- Dinner & The Following (Peer Ministry)-6:00-8:00pm
MOLDOVA MISSION TRIP ANNOUNCEMENTS
February 21– 7:30pm– Make up bake sale items
Please have your parents bring your bake goods to church at 7:30pm (at the
end of the 30 Hour Famine) so we can put the bags together for sale on
Sunday. Please bring between 4 and 5 dozen cookies per participant.
February 22– 11:00-2:30pm- Café and Bake sale
The café will be open from noon till 2pm. We will set up during second
service.
February 25– 12:00pm– 2nd payment of $200 is due
March 5– 6:00-8:00pm– Moldova Prep Meeting (make sure all your homework is finished)
March 8– 12:30-3:30pm– First Mission Trip Social @ Isaac’s house.
CATALYST SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
This week I am tackling John 17 in its entirety. Due to the children going tubing, we have almost the entire church at our disposal. So, I have created a cross-church relay race as part of my teaching. I (God) will be determining 3 to 4 team captains (Jesus) to carry out each part of the relay. The captains, like Jesus, will have to know their team (disciples) very well. The captains will not be given what each part of the race, just that one room focuses on memory work, another on Bible concordance work, etc.
My point in this relay, is that God gave Jesus the authority over everything. And we are going to be looking at how Jesus used that given authority. He didn't overpower, manipulate, cooerce, but used it to show the Father's (and His) love and to command them to love others. The reason I'm focusing on this is that as I study through John 17, I count the word GIVE (or variations of the word) all over the place.
I'm going to be tying in the relay with the passage by: 1- I gave the captains authority to decide how best to use their team. What those captains say will go. The kind of authority they use with their team can be used to encourage their team to success (and carry out the commands with enthusiasm and love) or to pound down their team into submission through power and control.
I am going to AGAIN being keying in on the amazing love Jesus showed his disciples and followers in His prayer for God's glory and their protection and success.
Here are some questions you may ask your child:
1- how is the authority Jesus displayed different than what is often shown in the world?
2- In Jesus' prayer, He prayed for protection, sanctification, unity, and future glory for his disciples. Why do you think Jesus chose those things specifically to pray for His disciples?
3- Jesus notes that the Father sent Him into the world many times in John 17. How does this give Jesus authority in the world? How does Jesus sending us into the world give us authority?
4- How are we to use that authority?
5- What things can we pray about right now?
CATALYST ANNOUNCEMENTS
THIS WEEK
Wednesday- Catalyst- 6:30-8:00pm
$10 for 30 Hour Famine due!
Thursday- Dinner and The Following (Peer-to-Peer Ministry Introduction)– 6:00-8:00pm
Friday– 30 Hour Famine. Stop eating at 1:00pm on Friday. Meet at church @ 5pm. We break the fast at 7:00pm on Saturday with a meal. You’re free to head home at 7:30pm
NEXT WEEK
Wednesday– No Catalyst due to Ash Wednesday service @ 7:00pm
Thursday- Dinner & The Following (Peer Ministry)-6:00-8:00pm
MOLDOVA MISSION TRIP ANNOUNCEMENTS
February 21– 7:30pm– Make up bake sale items
Please have your parents bring your bake goods to church at 7:30pm (at the
end of the 30 Hour Famine) so we can put the bags together for sale on
Sunday. Please bring between 4 and 5 dozen cookies per participant.
February 22– 11:00-2:30pm- Café and Bake sale
The café will be open from noon till 2pm. We will set up during second
service.
February 25– 12:00pm– 2nd payment of $200 is due
March 5– 6:00-8:00pm– Moldova Prep Meeting (make sure all your homework is finished)
March 8– 12:30-3:30pm– First Mission Trip Social @ Isaac’s house.
CATALYST SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
This week I am tackling John 17 in its entirety. Due to the children going tubing, we have almost the entire church at our disposal. So, I have created a cross-church relay race as part of my teaching. I (God) will be determining 3 to 4 team captains (Jesus) to carry out each part of the relay. The captains, like Jesus, will have to know their team (disciples) very well. The captains will not be given what each part of the race, just that one room focuses on memory work, another on Bible concordance work, etc.
My point in this relay, is that God gave Jesus the authority over everything. And we are going to be looking at how Jesus used that given authority. He didn't overpower, manipulate, cooerce, but used it to show the Father's (and His) love and to command them to love others. The reason I'm focusing on this is that as I study through John 17, I count the word GIVE (or variations of the word) all over the place.
I'm going to be tying in the relay with the passage by: 1- I gave the captains authority to decide how best to use their team. What those captains say will go. The kind of authority they use with their team can be used to encourage their team to success (and carry out the commands with enthusiasm and love) or to pound down their team into submission through power and control.
I am going to AGAIN being keying in on the amazing love Jesus showed his disciples and followers in His prayer for God's glory and their protection and success.
Here are some questions you may ask your child:
1- how is the authority Jesus displayed different than what is often shown in the world?
2- In Jesus' prayer, He prayed for protection, sanctification, unity, and future glory for his disciples. Why do you think Jesus chose those things specifically to pray for His disciples?
3- Jesus notes that the Father sent Him into the world many times in John 17. How does this give Jesus authority in the world? How does Jesus sending us into the world give us authority?
4- How are we to use that authority?
5- What things can we pray about right now?
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Catalyst Information for February 11, 2009
Catalyst Announcements
February 11, 2009
THIS WEEK
Wednesday- Catalyst- 6:30-8:00pm
Thursday- No Dinner of The Following
Sunday– Junior High to stand at the table for 30 Hour Famine.
NEXT WEEK
Wednesday- Catalyst- 6:30-8:00pm
$10 for Famine due
Thursday- Dinner & The Following (Peer Ministry)-6:00-8:00pm
Friday-Saturday– 30 Hour Famine
DOWN THE LINE
March 6– Pizza and Nerf Wars
April 3-4– High School to Dare2Share Conference
Moldova Mission Trip Announcements
February 11, 2009
Take Note of What’s Coming Up
February 12– 6:00-8:00pm– Mission Trip Preparation Meetings Info Meeting
We will meet for supper, prayer, devotions, hand out your binders and books, and discuss the structure and expectations for the Thursday night preparation meetings.
February 14– Valentine’s Banquet serving.
We have been asked by the Congregational Life committee to help serve at the Valentine’s banquet. Work times are 5:15-8:30pm, please wear dark pants/skirt and button up shirts. We will help serve the meal, refill water, etc. Funds from the offering will be evenly divided amongst those who serve at the meal.
February 22– 11:00-2:30pm- Café and Bakesale
The café will be open from noon till 2pm. Please make 4 to 5 dozen cookies/bars.
We will set up during second service.
February 25– 12:00pm– 2nd payment of $200 is due
Also– I have created a Facebook group for Moldova. Please make it a habit to check that group page as I and we are updating things on that almost daily. I will also use that to update you to upcoming things. If you have questions or can’t come to something, let me know ASAP!
February 11, 2009
THIS WEEK
Wednesday- Catalyst- 6:30-8:00pm
Thursday- No Dinner of The Following
Sunday– Junior High to stand at the table for 30 Hour Famine.
NEXT WEEK
Wednesday- Catalyst- 6:30-8:00pm
$10 for Famine due
Thursday- Dinner & The Following (Peer Ministry)-6:00-8:00pm
Friday-Saturday– 30 Hour Famine
DOWN THE LINE
March 6– Pizza and Nerf Wars
April 3-4– High School to Dare2Share Conference
Moldova Mission Trip Announcements
February 11, 2009
Take Note of What’s Coming Up
February 12– 6:00-8:00pm– Mission Trip Preparation Meetings Info Meeting
We will meet for supper, prayer, devotions, hand out your binders and books, and discuss the structure and expectations for the Thursday night preparation meetings.
February 14– Valentine’s Banquet serving.
We have been asked by the Congregational Life committee to help serve at the Valentine’s banquet. Work times are 5:15-8:30pm, please wear dark pants/skirt and button up shirts. We will help serve the meal, refill water, etc. Funds from the offering will be evenly divided amongst those who serve at the meal.
February 22– 11:00-2:30pm- Café and Bakesale
The café will be open from noon till 2pm. Please make 4 to 5 dozen cookies/bars.
We will set up during second service.
February 25– 12:00pm– 2nd payment of $200 is due
Also– I have created a Facebook group for Moldova. Please make it a habit to check that group page as I and we are updating things on that almost daily. I will also use that to update you to upcoming things. If you have questions or can’t come to something, let me know ASAP!
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Catalyst Information for February 4, 2009
Announcements
THIS WEEK
Wednesday- Catalyst- 6:30-8:00pm
Thursday- No Dinner of The Following
NEXT WEEK
Wednesday- Catalyst- 6:30-8:00pm
Thursday- No Dinner or The Following due to Moldova Prep Meeting- 6:00-8:00pm
DOWN THE LINE
February 20-21- 30 Hour Famine ($10 due 2/18/09)
MOLDOVA
Thursday, February 12- Moldova Prep Meeting- 6:00-8:00pm
Saturday, February 14- Serve at Valentine’s Banquet- 5:15-8:30pm
Sunday, February 22- Church Café and Bakesale- 12:00-2:00pm
Wednesday, February 25- 2nd Payment of $200 due- 8:00pm
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
This week we are focusing on John 16:5-15 at Catalyst. This takes place during the continuing "Last Supper" with the disciples. Here Jesus talks of His needing to leave so that the Holy Spirit (Counselor or Helper in most versions) will come and assist the disciples.
I am going to be talking about how the disciples were so caught up in their own situations ("how can Jesus leave us, we have given him the last 3 years of our lives?," "what about this kingdom that Jesus said we are building, how are we supposed to build this kingdom on earth when He's not even around to help?"
How often we get so focused on ourselves, our wants, and situations, that we forget and/or lose sight of the immensity of what Christ is doing!
From there we are going to move into the reason Jesus had to go away (1- because there would be no removal/atonement for sins if He didn't, and 2- the Holy Spirit wouldn't come to convince the world and unbelievers of guilt and need of Jesus).
Lastly, I will be challenging the kids with their responsibility in assisting the work of the Holy Spirit, namely witnessing to Christ!
1- Let the Holy Spirit lead your daily living as He is essential in your life and sanctification.
2- Never forget that the Holy Spirit is present in your life.
3- Be about living for Jesus in EVERY area of your life!
4- BE A WITNESS TO WHAT YOU HAVE SEEN AND EXPERIENCED!
You are not the judge, the lawyer, or the jury- but a witness!
5- Join the Holy Spirit in witnessing to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Jesus is the righteous covering of the individual’s sin of unbelief
Jesus’ offering of making them righteous that only comes through Him
Jesus’ defeat of Satan, their predicament of being on the side, and need to repent.
6- Lastly, Let the Holy Spirit do the work of conviction and transformation, you do the work of sharing!
So that is where we are headed on Wednesday. I know that's A LOT, and we'll see how far we get, but this is my general direction.
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1- What are things that happen in your life that takes your eyes off of what Christ is doing in your life and the world around you?
2- What are some ways we as your parents can help you in helping you keep focused on Christ during these times?
3- Who is one person you want/need to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with this week?
4- What things do you need to make sure you share with them when you witness to them?
5- What thing(s) can we pray about right now in your life?
THIS WEEK
Wednesday- Catalyst- 6:30-8:00pm
Thursday- No Dinner of The Following
NEXT WEEK
Wednesday- Catalyst- 6:30-8:00pm
Thursday- No Dinner or The Following due to Moldova Prep Meeting- 6:00-8:00pm
DOWN THE LINE
February 20-21- 30 Hour Famine ($10 due 2/18/09)
MOLDOVA
Thursday, February 12- Moldova Prep Meeting- 6:00-8:00pm
Saturday, February 14- Serve at Valentine’s Banquet- 5:15-8:30pm
Sunday, February 22- Church Café and Bakesale- 12:00-2:00pm
Wednesday, February 25- 2nd Payment of $200 due- 8:00pm
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
This week we are focusing on John 16:5-15 at Catalyst. This takes place during the continuing "Last Supper" with the disciples. Here Jesus talks of His needing to leave so that the Holy Spirit (Counselor or Helper in most versions) will come and assist the disciples.
I am going to be talking about how the disciples were so caught up in their own situations ("how can Jesus leave us, we have given him the last 3 years of our lives?," "what about this kingdom that Jesus said we are building, how are we supposed to build this kingdom on earth when He's not even around to help?"
How often we get so focused on ourselves, our wants, and situations, that we forget and/or lose sight of the immensity of what Christ is doing!
From there we are going to move into the reason Jesus had to go away (1- because there would be no removal/atonement for sins if He didn't, and 2- the Holy Spirit wouldn't come to convince the world and unbelievers of guilt and need of Jesus).
Lastly, I will be challenging the kids with their responsibility in assisting the work of the Holy Spirit, namely witnessing to Christ!
1- Let the Holy Spirit lead your daily living as He is essential in your life and sanctification.
2- Never forget that the Holy Spirit is present in your life.
3- Be about living for Jesus in EVERY area of your life!
4- BE A WITNESS TO WHAT YOU HAVE SEEN AND EXPERIENCED!
You are not the judge, the lawyer, or the jury- but a witness!
5- Join the Holy Spirit in witnessing to the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Jesus is the righteous covering of the individual’s sin of unbelief
Jesus’ offering of making them righteous that only comes through Him
Jesus’ defeat of Satan, their predicament of being on the side, and need to repent.
6- Lastly, Let the Holy Spirit do the work of conviction and transformation, you do the work of sharing!
So that is where we are headed on Wednesday. I know that's A LOT, and we'll see how far we get, but this is my general direction.
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
1- What are things that happen in your life that takes your eyes off of what Christ is doing in your life and the world around you?
2- What are some ways we as your parents can help you in helping you keep focused on Christ during these times?
3- Who is one person you want/need to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with this week?
4- What things do you need to make sure you share with them when you witness to them?
5- What thing(s) can we pray about right now in your life?
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
January 21 Catalyst Announcements and Spiritual Development
ANNOUNCEMENTS
This Week
Thursday- Dinner @ the T’s & The Following
1 Timothy 6 Application (discussion questions on youth web page)
Friday- Junior High Retreat
Meet @ church @ 5:30pm on Friday
Return to church by 12:30 on Sunday
Next week
Wednesday
Catalyst- 6:30-8:00pm
Thursday
Dinner @ the T’s- 6:00-7:00pm
The Following- 7:00-8:00pm
We are starting a new 6-week study on Peer ministry
Topics include: peer CPR, building friendships of influence, building friendships of accountability, and Catalyst: a tool for peer ministry.
Friday
High School Broomball at the Quad City Sports Center
10:00pm-12:00am (Meet at the QCSP, not at church).
Cost: $5 per person if only broomball, $7 if want to rent skates.
Other- bring a broom (that can be broken), I’ll bring the duct tape.
This week we are studying John 15:11-17. In this section, Jesus' desire is that His disciples' joy would be made full in Christ (by remaining and bearing fruit in Him). We are going to be focusing on how to bring joy to Christ. The two ways I am going to be focusing on from this section is 1- by being content in Christ, and 2- by loving others. I will be asking the teens to define joy (which biblically is the exultation in God’s actions on behalf of His children. To exult, rejoice, be glad. This could be for past actions, present presence, or future anticipation). I will be encouraging the kids to take to heart the fact that they are no longer slaves living in fear of God but friends living in abounding love. I will be challenging the kids to love their friends sacrificially, with a desire for their friends' best (namely that they know and walk with God).
Some questions you may want to ask your child:
1- How does the world's definition and the Bible's differ?
2- What are some ways to remain contented in Christ?
3- Who is one person/friend that needs to experience the love of Jesus?
4- What is 1 way you can love this person the way Jesus loves you this week?
5- What is 1 thing we can pray about right now?
I'd be interested to hear some "testimonials" as you work through these with your kids. If you could, for my benefit and others', could you post a comment during appropriate times of encouragement, challenge, when in need of help, etc! Thanks parents, it's a joy to come alongside of you as you raise your children in the fear of the Lord!
isaac t
This Week
Thursday- Dinner @ the T’s & The Following
1 Timothy 6 Application (discussion questions on youth web page)
Friday- Junior High Retreat
Meet @ church @ 5:30pm on Friday
Return to church by 12:30 on Sunday
Next week
Wednesday
Catalyst- 6:30-8:00pm
Thursday
Dinner @ the T’s- 6:00-7:00pm
The Following- 7:00-8:00pm
We are starting a new 6-week study on Peer ministry
Topics include: peer CPR, building friendships of influence, building friendships of accountability, and Catalyst: a tool for peer ministry.
Friday
High School Broomball at the Quad City Sports Center
10:00pm-12:00am (Meet at the QCSP, not at church).
Cost: $5 per person if only broomball, $7 if want to rent skates.
Other- bring a broom (that can be broken), I’ll bring the duct tape.
This week we are studying John 15:11-17. In this section, Jesus' desire is that His disciples' joy would be made full in Christ (by remaining and bearing fruit in Him). We are going to be focusing on how to bring joy to Christ. The two ways I am going to be focusing on from this section is 1- by being content in Christ, and 2- by loving others. I will be asking the teens to define joy (which biblically is the exultation in God’s actions on behalf of His children. To exult, rejoice, be glad. This could be for past actions, present presence, or future anticipation). I will be encouraging the kids to take to heart the fact that they are no longer slaves living in fear of God but friends living in abounding love. I will be challenging the kids to love their friends sacrificially, with a desire for their friends' best (namely that they know and walk with God).
Some questions you may want to ask your child:
1- How does the world's definition and the Bible's differ?
2- What are some ways to remain contented in Christ?
3- Who is one person/friend that needs to experience the love of Jesus?
4- What is 1 way you can love this person the way Jesus loves you this week?
5- What is 1 thing we can pray about right now?
I'd be interested to hear some "testimonials" as you work through these with your kids. If you could, for my benefit and others', could you post a comment during appropriate times of encouragement, challenge, when in need of help, etc! Thanks parents, it's a joy to come alongside of you as you raise your children in the fear of the Lord!
isaac t
Monday, January 12, 2009
January 14, 2008 Announcements and Questions
WEEKLY ANNOUNCEMENTS
THIS WEEK
WEDNESDAY
$60 for Junior High Retreat Money is due
THURSDAY
Dinner @ the T’s and The Following- 6-8:00pm
Isaac will be leading 1 Timothy 6 Observation and Interpretation Discussion
NEXT WEEK
MONDAY
Catalyst Ski Trip to Dubuque.
Meet at church @ 8:00am, return by 8:00pm
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Junior High Retreat
Meet at church to leave by 5:30pm (eat before you come), return by 12:30pm on Sunday.
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
This week, as we continue our study of John, we will be focusing on John 15:1-10. In this section, Jesus is using an allegory to teach that His disciples/followers are to bear fruit by remaining in Him, thus bringing glory to the Father.
In a culture bent on production, Jesus speaks into our lives that true and abundant production comes ONLY to those remaining, living, and abiding in Jesus Christ. We will be discussion why so many teenagers in America seem to do all the work of church (Sundays, Wednesdays, etc) and yet don't seem to be producing the kind of fruit we see Jesus here talking/demanding.
We will be discussing ways for the teens to remain in Christ (Heart- care about one's purpose; Head- know one's role (as branch and not as vine); Hand- Commit to your focus of remaining in Him).
The take home will be:
Head- God loves you and wants to produce HUGE fruit in your life.
Heart- God desires you be content in Him with a desire to produce fruit.
Hand- God will take care of the production, you have to make the committment and carry out your responsibility of remaining for abundant fruit to be produces.
Questions you may want to ask your child after Catalyst:
1- What is the most important thing you took from tonight's teaching?
2- What are some ways you can make a greater priority of "remaining" in Him in your daily life?
3- What are some things that get in the way of you remaining in Christ? How can your mother and I help you to deal with those things to strengthen your "remaining?"
4- What fruits do you see already growing in your life that bring God glory?
5- What is one thing we can pray about right now?
God is good, all the time. I hope this serves as a useful tool in connecting faith at church with faith at home.
In Him,
isaac t
THIS WEEK
WEDNESDAY
$60 for Junior High Retreat Money is due
THURSDAY
Dinner @ the T’s and The Following- 6-8:00pm
Isaac will be leading 1 Timothy 6 Observation and Interpretation Discussion
NEXT WEEK
MONDAY
Catalyst Ski Trip to Dubuque.
Meet at church @ 8:00am, return by 8:00pm
FRIDAY-SUNDAY
Junior High Retreat
Meet at church to leave by 5:30pm (eat before you come), return by 12:30pm on Sunday.
SPIRITUAL DEVELOPMENT
This week, as we continue our study of John, we will be focusing on John 15:1-10. In this section, Jesus is using an allegory to teach that His disciples/followers are to bear fruit by remaining in Him, thus bringing glory to the Father.
In a culture bent on production, Jesus speaks into our lives that true and abundant production comes ONLY to those remaining, living, and abiding in Jesus Christ. We will be discussion why so many teenagers in America seem to do all the work of church (Sundays, Wednesdays, etc) and yet don't seem to be producing the kind of fruit we see Jesus here talking/demanding.
We will be discussing ways for the teens to remain in Christ (Heart- care about one's purpose; Head- know one's role (as branch and not as vine); Hand- Commit to your focus of remaining in Him).
The take home will be:
Head- God loves you and wants to produce HUGE fruit in your life.
Heart- God desires you be content in Him with a desire to produce fruit.
Hand- God will take care of the production, you have to make the committment and carry out your responsibility of remaining for abundant fruit to be produces.
Questions you may want to ask your child after Catalyst:
1- What is the most important thing you took from tonight's teaching?
2- What are some ways you can make a greater priority of "remaining" in Him in your daily life?
3- What are some things that get in the way of you remaining in Christ? How can your mother and I help you to deal with those things to strengthen your "remaining?"
4- What fruits do you see already growing in your life that bring God glory?
5- What is one thing we can pray about right now?
God is good, all the time. I hope this serves as a useful tool in connecting faith at church with faith at home.
In Him,
isaac t
Welcome
Hi Parents,
I have set up this blog for two primary purposes.
The first is to get you the weekly announcements.
The second is to get into your hands on a weekly basis, the basic synopsis of what I am going to be teaching at Catalyst. My intent is to give you the Scripture passage, the key point, and a few questions you will be able to talk to your children about during the week, on the way home from Catalyst, etc.
I hope this will serve as another way for you to invest in the spiritual development of your children and know what my goal is each week in coming alongside of you as you lead and grow up your children.
In Him,
Isaac T
I have set up this blog for two primary purposes.
The first is to get you the weekly announcements.
The second is to get into your hands on a weekly basis, the basic synopsis of what I am going to be teaching at Catalyst. My intent is to give you the Scripture passage, the key point, and a few questions you will be able to talk to your children about during the week, on the way home from Catalyst, etc.
I hope this will serve as another way for you to invest in the spiritual development of your children and know what my goal is each week in coming alongside of you as you lead and grow up your children.
In Him,
Isaac T
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