We are coming to a close of our 2017-18 year. It has flown by so quickly! Fear not... Stay tuned for more to come!
We are coming to a close of our 2017-18 year. It has flown by so quickly! Fear not... Stay tuned for more to come!
Jesus was truly raised from the dead! This event has been the central truth of the church’s faith. From this truth come two other truths: Jesus conquered death so that death has no power over us and Jesus gives life to those who have died in Him. He changed the curse of death into a blessing. One day all of our bodies will die, just as Jesus’ did on the cross. But your body will be raised to new life, just as Jesus was raised from the dead.
Sometimes what young (and old!) peoplE see of Christianity is the rules they have to follow. But new life in Christ is not a bunch of hard-to-follow rules. It’s a life filled with gratitude because Jesus died on the cross for us and rose from the dead. The Resurrection impacts our everyday lives. We will experience what it’s like to have “new life” and learn what it means to put to death our “old life.
Ephesians 2:1-3
Ephesians 4:20-32
Ephesians 2:4-10
Even the disciples, after all they went through with Jesus, did not recognize him when he appeared to them after the Resurrection! Remember, he had even told them he was going to return, but they still had doubts when he did.
We looked at a couple of stories from the Bible where Jesus appeared to his disciples after He had risen from the dead. Why did they doubt? Why do we doubt? Why did they not recognize Jesus?! Why do we not recognize Jesus?
One person from each grade had the opportunity to share the scriptures in their own words and what it means to them:
Our most recent Home Faith Discussion gave 9 Ways to Celebrate the month of Mary. Here's 5 gifts you can offer her throughout the year.
Don't miss out on the fun! We'll be playing some of the favorite games from the past year, music, snacks, and more... Everyone is welcomed to bring friends!
All 6-8th graders are welcomed to attend our annual Jr. High Retreat. There will be faith-filled talks, worship, games, fun, and more!
Date: Monday, June 18th 10:00am to Tuesday, June 19th 12:00pm
Location: Santiago Retreat Center 27912 Baker Canyon Rd. Silverado, CA 92676
Price: $80 (includes accommodation, food, & t-shirt)
Contact: Chentel | (949) 218-3131 ext. 108 | [email protected]
Registration is open! Don't miss out! Click here: Jr. High Retreat 2018 Registration Form
No person, from a Christ-follower to a staunch atheist, is exempt from the challenges and struggles that come along with the journey through this life. Still, I think one of the biggest differences between the Christ-followers and those who are not -- is that the Christ-follower has access to an incredible source of hope. This type of hope is powerful. It makes a difference. It is a key component of the Christian life. The Christian's hope is more than just a fanciful wish. It's the assurance that God will keep his promises to us. We read in Hebrews 10:23, "Let us hold unswervingly to the hope we profess, for he who promised is faithful."
If you are a mother, there have likely been days when you've struggled with hope. Perhaps your kids have been misbehaving, or you aren't feeling the kind of support from your family that you need in order to thrive. You might be concerned about what kind of adult your child will grow into. Maybe you just can't see beyond this "season" in life. If any of these scenarios ring true, let me share some special words of encouragement. If you can raise your head above the waterline of anxiety and look to the Lord as your source of strength and hope, I believe you will find relief for your soul.
The hope you have makes a big difference on your children. You can give your kids a tremendous gift by sharing hope with them. Passing along hope is a wonderful legacy. It begins, of course, by modeling the Christian life openly before your children. You plant these seeds of hope in their lives as you respond with hope even in the midst of life's most difficult challenges. When you live life with hope, you teach your kids that God holds your (and their) future safely in His hands.
Let me leave you with some practical characteristics of moms who exhibit the power of hope:
- Hopeful moms are optimistic. They look for the best in situations and in their kids instead of picking out the worst.
- Hopeful moms focus on the future not on the past. They look forward to opening new doors when other doors have closed.
- Hopeful moms view problems as opportunities.
- Hopeful moms have a real view of circumstances but refuse to resort to cynicism.
- Hopeful moms understand that God still cares for them and their families in the midst of difficult situations.
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