Hello Chorus Parents! As you know, the Children’s Chorus is singing this Sunday morning, what a great way to begin Holy Week! There are a couple of things to note below: Please have the kids ready to go at 8:30am in Christiansen. You know this already, but a good breakfast really helps the … [Read More…] Singing Palm Sunday
Why should we be all in for Jesus? When we are “all in” it means we are fully committed; there are no halfways or half measures. In this passage, we find the motivation for us to be all in for Jesus: we are rescued by the Father, resettled into the Son, and redeemed by the … [Read More…] Deliverance from Darkness
Jesus’ ministry is about replacing old, worn out things with something new. In this passage, we see the story of a withered fig tree representing Israel and temple-based Judaism. Jesus teaches us a powerful truth through the visual of the fig tree, foretelling how something new is coming through his life and ministry. Mark … [Read More…] Explain the Fig Tree
Mary and Martha Who are they, and what was their relationship to Jesus? We will look at three narratives in the New Testament to answer those questions. Mary and Martha were sisters, who lived with their brother Lazarus in the town of Bethany. Bethany was less than 2 miles from Jerusalem – travelers from Galilee … [Read More…] Because of God’s Steadfast Love for Us He: Affirms & Teaches His Children – Mary & Martha
How should we go about pursuing spiritual growth? In this passage, we find Paul, enchained in Rome, praying for the spiritual maturity of believers in Colossi whom he had never met. His words teach us how to lead a life pleasing to the Lord. Colossians 1:9-12
At our last Mom2Mom we looked at how Jesus approached the Samaritan woman at the well. Jesus so beautifully modeled what we call “organic outreach”. He was in Samaria because: It was the Father’s plan He met her at the level of her need. He engaged her in a spiritual discussion. The Holy Spirit … [Read More…] Organic Outreach – Applying the Lesson of the Samaritan Woman
Hello Chorus Parents, Sorry for two emails in one week! There are just a few more things that I need to mention. The next couple weeks are important rehearsals for us. We will be combining our choirs and practicing in the Sanctuary to prepare for Palm Sunday. I know that many are traveling, … [Read More…] Preparing for Palm Sunday
Hello Chorus Parents! Hope you are enjoying this warmer weather. 🙂 I just wanted to check in and let you know of what is coming up for Children’s Chorus in these next few months. We are singing in the morning services on April 14 and May 12. For both of these performances, we will wear … [Read More…] Checking In
What makes our cities celebrate and rejoice? In this passage, we find the early church scattered following great persecution. Yet even during this time, the church preached the gospel in Judea and Samaria, and it was recorded that there was great joy in those cities. Ultimately we learn that city renewal comes through the preaching … [Read More…] Advancing the Gospel in Cities
