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November 14, 2010LADIES! YOU ARE INVITED TO A SPECIAL EVENING
WHEN: December 4, 6:00 p.m.
WHERE: Here at the building fellowship area.
WHAT: An appreciation evening--dinner and service served and arranged and cooked by the men of the congregation in appreciation of the great wonk the ladies of this congregation do every day.
Turkey or ham
Gibson Mashed potatoes
Pickens Green bean casserole
Special Brewer salad
Sumptuous Marcussen pie
Beverage of your choice
Table service and decor arranged by the famous J. Harasiewicz.
CITY PARADE
Once again this year we plan to
participate in the city parade on
December 3. The purpose of this is to keep the Church in front of the
community and let them know we are here and functioning to serve. It is
not a complicated situation--we simply have a float pulled behind our
van, and we sing, wave, and greet the community along the way as we
follow the parade route. We need to have the wagon full, so bring warm
clothes and plan to be there. We will have our float number soon and
will let you know the time on November 28, but save that evening.
POTLUCK
We do plan to have the monthly
potluck December 5. With the holidays
and people being out of town, we need to announce it now and plan for
it.
TODAY'S
LESSON
THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTIANITY
1 THESSALONIANS 5:18--In everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
INTRODUCTION: This is the best national holiday.
THANKSGIVING AND CHRISTIANITY
1 THESSALONIANS 5:18--In everything give thanks for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.
INTRODUCTION: This is the best national holiday.
Biblical--needed--timely
Thankfulness is an attitude, not a statement.
WE NEED TO SHOW GRATITUDE TO
PARENTS.Thankfulness is an attitude, not a statement.
$800,000 a year in Western Union
Thank-O-grams
Ephesians 6:1-3
$360,000 to raise a kid in 2010
Do not let yourself be too late to say thanks.
John 19:26-28--Follow Jesus' example.
PARENTS NEED TO SHOW GRATITUDE
TO KIDS.$360,000 to raise a kid in 2010
Do not let yourself be too late to say thanks.
"Everything I Own" David Gates
Does not end when you turn 21. John 19:26-28--Follow Jesus' example.
Genesis 37:3-4--What caused
Joseph's problems?
Colossians 3:21--Even when kids fail
MARRIAGES MUST HAVE
GRATITUDE--DAILY.Colossians 3:21--Even when kids fail
Ephesians 5 :33
What are the last words you want to hear?
GRATITUDE WITHIN THE CHURCH IS A
MUST.What are the last words you want to hear?
Romans 16:1-3
2 Timothy 1:16-18
Acts 28:10
WE MUST SHOW GRATITUDE TO GOD.2 Timothy 1:16-18
Acts 28:10
1 Thessalonians 5:18--why?
Not God's ego--we need to
remember what we are and how we got here.
What do you owe God you ask?
Suppose He sent His bill
2,000 for the little brook that runs along the way A million dollars for the Sun
upon the hill.
500 for the night time and 1000
for the day.
600 for the little birds that chirp and trill and sing 800 for the tiny flowers that
tell us when it's spring
These are bills which every one of every clime forget If God should charge you what you
owe
You'd never pay the debt.
by Ida G. Smith
NAMES
FOR GOD
One of the questions that we get from students and visitors is why there are different words used for God in the Bible, and what the significance of each word is. There are three words used in Hebrew for God. The first is El which derives from a root indicating strength or might. It is tied to "almighty" in English and refers to the fullness of God. The plural form of this word is Elohim which is used exclusively in Genesis 1.
The second form used in reference to God is Yahweh usually transliterated Jehovah or LORD. It was first conveyed to Moses in Exodus 3:11-15 from the burning bush. This refers to the promises of God, the faithfulness of God. The pious Jews of later days would take the vowels out and capitalize the remaining letters so the name YHWH is used, but there was no command by God to do this and was done by Jewish writers. The third form was Adonai indicating God as a Being full of life and power. The phrase "Lord of lords" uses this form and places man in his position relative to God (see Genesis 18:27).
In the Bible these words are used contextually. Eloah for example using the form of EI is used in poetry such as Deuteronomy 32:15,17 and the entire book of Job. Genesis 27:20 shows this even more clearly. Jacob deceives his father with the words "Because Yahweh thy Elohim brought it to me ... ." Yahweh is the name by which his father worships the supreme God (Elohim.)
In John 1:14 we are told that Jesus was God who became flesh and dwelt among us. In Acts 11:26 we see that the disciples were first called "Christians" at Antioch and that name was carried on by the Church from that point on. In Mark 8:29 Jesus, God in the flesh, asks His disciples who men say He is. Peter gives the correct response "You are the Christ" both meaning the "anointed one" and telling us through whom we should worship.
Colossians 2:14 tells us that Jesus nailed the Old Law to His cross. Part of the Old Law was using Hebrew names and worshipping the name rather than loving and serving God. Christians are not bound by Old Testament teachings. Jesus said "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6). We must not forsake and disobey Jesus and resort to Old Testament names as the method by which we come into a saved relationship with God.
One of the questions that we get from students and visitors is why there are different words used for God in the Bible, and what the significance of each word is. There are three words used in Hebrew for God. The first is El which derives from a root indicating strength or might. It is tied to "almighty" in English and refers to the fullness of God. The plural form of this word is Elohim which is used exclusively in Genesis 1.
The second form used in reference to God is Yahweh usually transliterated Jehovah or LORD. It was first conveyed to Moses in Exodus 3:11-15 from the burning bush. This refers to the promises of God, the faithfulness of God. The pious Jews of later days would take the vowels out and capitalize the remaining letters so the name YHWH is used, but there was no command by God to do this and was done by Jewish writers. The third form was Adonai indicating God as a Being full of life and power. The phrase "Lord of lords" uses this form and places man in his position relative to God (see Genesis 18:27).
In the Bible these words are used contextually. Eloah for example using the form of EI is used in poetry such as Deuteronomy 32:15,17 and the entire book of Job. Genesis 27:20 shows this even more clearly. Jacob deceives his father with the words "Because Yahweh thy Elohim brought it to me ... ." Yahweh is the name by which his father worships the supreme God (Elohim.)
In John 1:14 we are told that Jesus was God who became flesh and dwelt among us. In Acts 11:26 we see that the disciples were first called "Christians" at Antioch and that name was carried on by the Church from that point on. In Mark 8:29 Jesus, God in the flesh, asks His disciples who men say He is. Peter gives the correct response "You are the Christ" both meaning the "anointed one" and telling us through whom we should worship.
Colossians 2:14 tells us that Jesus nailed the Old Law to His cross. Part of the Old Law was using Hebrew names and worshipping the name rather than loving and serving God. Christians are not bound by Old Testament teachings. Jesus said "I am the way, the truth and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me" (John 14:6). We must not forsake and disobey Jesus and resort to Old Testament names as the method by which we come into a saved relationship with God.