REMINDER FOR NEXT WEEK, MARCH 25, 2012
PLEASE PLAN TO BRING YOUR FAMILY AND JOIN US AFTER CHURCH NEXT SUNDAY MORNING AT THE PLAYGROUND AT COLLEGE HILLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL!
WE INVITE YOU TO GO BY YOUR FAVORITE FAST FOOD PLACE AND BRING LUNCH FOR YOUR FAMILY OR BRING A PICNIC LUNCH THAT YOU PREPARE FOR YOUR FAMILY AND JOIN US AT THE PICNIC TABLES NEAR THE PLAYGROUND. THE KIDS WILL HAVE AN OPPORTUNITY TO PLAY ON THE PLAYGROUND AND THE ADULTS WILL BE ABLE TO FELLOWSHIP, ENJOY LUNCH, AND CHASE THE KIDS. WE HAD A GREAT TIME TOGETHER LAST YEAR WHEN WE MET AT THIS LOCATION. I HOPE YOU WILL ALL MAKE PLANS TO JOIN US AFTER CHURCH THIS COMING SUNDAY. SEE YOU AT THE PLAYGROUND!
Sunday, March 18, 2012
Monday, March 12, 2012
Lesson Four Part 1--Who is God?--March 11, 2012
Apparently, the beginning of Spring Break, the initiation of Daylight Savings Time, and torrential rainfall all combined to significantly impact our Sunday School attendance this week! We had only eight people in attendance. If you were one of those who was not in attendance, here is an overview of what you missed.
Our new, big screen TV was delivered and we used it for the first time. We also had a different lectern stand with a sign warning that it belonged to another Sunday School teacher. I asked Randy to be sure it was supposed to be in our classroom....I don't want to get whipped by a Sunday School Teacher who is missing his own personal lectern. :)
We watched the first half of "Who is God?" As Dr. Tackett suggested, what question could possibly be of greater significance than this one? Actually, it should be the first lesson on this series. However, because of the questions and debate prevelant in our culture, Dr. Tackett led us through the questions of What is Truth, Philosophy and Ethics, and Who is Man before arriving at this all-important question. It was interesting to listen to the interviews in the program as people attempted to answer this question, "Who is God?" It became very clear that some people actually do not know the answer. A companion question that carries equal importance was discussed,
"What is eternity?" God's people should have a different answer for these questions than those in our culture who do not claim the status of a child of God.
Because of the large number of our class that missed this first part of the lesson and the fact that it will be two weeks before we return to this lesson, we will start the DVD a little earlier in the program in order to review and catch up. Hope you all enjoy a great spring break with your families and we will look forward to seeing you back in Sunday School next week. Next week, we are looking forward to having the Waysons, Missionaries to China in our class to share an update on their work in China. Remember,we are planning breakfast during class. Please bring a breakfast dish or pastry to share with other members of the class. The church will provide coffee and water.
Our new, big screen TV was delivered and we used it for the first time. We also had a different lectern stand with a sign warning that it belonged to another Sunday School teacher. I asked Randy to be sure it was supposed to be in our classroom....I don't want to get whipped by a Sunday School Teacher who is missing his own personal lectern. :)
We watched the first half of "Who is God?" As Dr. Tackett suggested, what question could possibly be of greater significance than this one? Actually, it should be the first lesson on this series. However, because of the questions and debate prevelant in our culture, Dr. Tackett led us through the questions of What is Truth, Philosophy and Ethics, and Who is Man before arriving at this all-important question. It was interesting to listen to the interviews in the program as people attempted to answer this question, "Who is God?" It became very clear that some people actually do not know the answer. A companion question that carries equal importance was discussed,
"What is eternity?" God's people should have a different answer for these questions than those in our culture who do not claim the status of a child of God.
Because of the large number of our class that missed this first part of the lesson and the fact that it will be two weeks before we return to this lesson, we will start the DVD a little earlier in the program in order to review and catch up. Hope you all enjoy a great spring break with your families and we will look forward to seeing you back in Sunday School next week. Next week, we are looking forward to having the Waysons, Missionaries to China in our class to share an update on their work in China. Remember,we are planning breakfast during class. Please bring a breakfast dish or pastry to share with other members of the class. The church will provide coffee and water.
Friday, March 9, 2012
Daylight Savings Time AND Class Events
Just a reminder--This Sunday, March 11 marks the end of Daylight Savings Time. Be sure to "Spring Forward" one hour before you go to bed Saturday night.
On Sunday, March 18, we are expecting the Waysons, Central Baptist Missionaries to China, in our Sunday School Class. They will be giving us an update and sharing from their experiences as missionaries in China. Let's do breakfast that day! As usual, we will ask our members to bring a breakfast dish or bread or pastry or donuts or whatever....and we will see if the church will provide coffee, water, and juice.
We would like to have an "After Church" luncheon on Sunday, March 25. On that date, just bring lunch for your family and join us at College Hills Elementary School Playground. It is a great place for the kids to play together and the adults can fellowship and enjoy visiting with each other. We did this once last year and it turned out to be a great class activity. Please invite any of our in-service members if you have an opportunity to talk with them.
Jimmy
On Sunday, March 18, we are expecting the Waysons, Central Baptist Missionaries to China, in our Sunday School Class. They will be giving us an update and sharing from their experiences as missionaries in China. Let's do breakfast that day! As usual, we will ask our members to bring a breakfast dish or bread or pastry or donuts or whatever....and we will see if the church will provide coffee, water, and juice.
We would like to have an "After Church" luncheon on Sunday, March 25. On that date, just bring lunch for your family and join us at College Hills Elementary School Playground. It is a great place for the kids to play together and the adults can fellowship and enjoy visiting with each other. We did this once last year and it turned out to be a great class activity. Please invite any of our in-service members if you have an opportunity to talk with them.
Jimmy
Sunday, March 4, 2012
March 4 Lesson 3--Who is Man? Part Two
In today's lesson and discussion, we considered the second half of The Truth Project Lesson # 3 on Anthropology: "Who is Man?" Going hand in hand with this question is another important question: "What is Evil?" We learned from Dr. Tackett's presentation that Man is both a spirit and flesh being and that Man was created innocent, but soon succumbed to the temptation of sin and consequently became a fallen being, in danger of the punishment of eternal separation from God in hell if he were to die in the fallen state. Fortunately for us all, God saw fit to provide another opportunity for fallen man, that of redemption through faith in Jesus Christ.
In our discussion today, we talked about the blame culture in which we all live. We considered the pervasive influence of commonly accepted educational and pedagogical principles such as Maslow's Heirarchy of Needs. Without any clinical evidence of validity, we have all been subject to the teachings and the beliefs of this critical psychological construct. Indeed, it continues to govern modern educational theory even today and, to my surprise, I found out from our discussion in class today, that it is also a dominant theory in nursing.
Even though many of the scientists and leading thinkers of our society have concluded that man is inherently "good" and that there is no evidence to suggest that man is inherently evil, we saw a two minute summary of events happening around the world which would refute the argument that man is inherently "good." We concluded that the Christian worldview easily shows the depravity of man and the fact that man is indeed a fallen spiritual and flesh being. We are indeed a fallen being and we are indeed in need of redemption.
Next week, we will begin Part I of the next topic: "Who is God?"
On March 18, we will be hosting the Waysons, Central Baptist Missionaries to China, for a update on their work in China. I know you will all join me in looking forward to welcoming the Waysons back to our class. I always enjoy hearing about the successes and challenges of our missionaries who have given so much.
See you all next week.
In our discussion today, we talked about the blame culture in which we all live. We considered the pervasive influence of commonly accepted educational and pedagogical principles such as Maslow's Heirarchy of Needs. Without any clinical evidence of validity, we have all been subject to the teachings and the beliefs of this critical psychological construct. Indeed, it continues to govern modern educational theory even today and, to my surprise, I found out from our discussion in class today, that it is also a dominant theory in nursing.
Even though many of the scientists and leading thinkers of our society have concluded that man is inherently "good" and that there is no evidence to suggest that man is inherently evil, we saw a two minute summary of events happening around the world which would refute the argument that man is inherently "good." We concluded that the Christian worldview easily shows the depravity of man and the fact that man is indeed a fallen spiritual and flesh being. We are indeed a fallen being and we are indeed in need of redemption.
Next week, we will begin Part I of the next topic: "Who is God?"
On March 18, we will be hosting the Waysons, Central Baptist Missionaries to China, for a update on their work in China. I know you will all join me in looking forward to welcoming the Waysons back to our class. I always enjoy hearing about the successes and challenges of our missionaries who have given so much.
See you all next week.
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