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Growing with God I.C.F.C

Sunday Morning Preview

 

“Growing as Christian Requires Time and Patience”

 

Everything in life takes time to grow, so why are we sometimes frustrated when we think we are not as spiritually mature as we should be?

 

James 1:4

In case you were not in class Sunday...

Sunday Morning Family Circus Class

Growing with God I.C.F.C.

January 26, 2014

“Exercise and Practice Are Essential for Christian Growth”

How do you learn to perform certain activities? (think about athletes, students, musicians, seal teams)

Give personal examples of activities that require continual repetition to perform and possibly excel at.

How would you apply the concept of practice, drilling, and repetition to spiritual growth?  Provide examples.

What are ways that you can encourage others?

Hebrews 5:14

I Timothy 4:7

How do you become effective at learning and applying Biblical principles to your life and others that you are involved with?

What impedes us in this endeavor?

Acts 8:26-36

What did the angel tell Phillip to do?

Where had the Ethiopian been?

What was the opportunity?

How did Phillip react?

What was the conclusion?

Can you pray that God puts an “Ethiopian opportunity” in your life?

The Sunshine Lady and Her Husband..,

We do not know about you, but we are loving our Monday get to know you post.  Today we would like to introduce two super awesome people!

Jimmy and Carol

 

Seriously these photos are PRICELESS!

 

When asked what their love language is: Jimmy says "bacon" and Carol says "chocolate"

 





Jimmy would love to be a park host; while Carol likes to plan and would love to be an event coordinator.

Knowing that Jimmy and Carol moved here together from California, we asked them which is better.
"Trick question... But we both agree. Cali-exas. Haha Northern California... Sacramento is about an hour and a half from San Fran, Napa, Lake Tahoe and Reno. Texas is 13 hours from everywhere. :0) Although we miss a lot about California there is no place like Texas."  (Smart answer)

Country, city, or suburbs?  Jimmy: Country   Carol: City... So we compromise and live in the suburbs.

Their favorite song from the 90's? Jimmy says his favorite song from all decades is Jimi Hendrix's "Little Wing" and Carol loves "She".

What are 5 things that make you happy as a couple?

"Bacon, Chocolate, Concerts, Movies, and Dating.  Wait... Each other. Like date nights. Not dating other people."

 

If you had a cooking show, what would you call it?  101 Uses For Bacon

 

Three cheers for bacon! If bacon is your love language let's hear it!

Life Principle 30 - Eager anticipation of the Lord's return

What would you do if you knew that Jesus was returning in just a few hours?  Would you celebrate or would you find yourself trying to do some last minute clean up of your life?

¹⁶ For the Lord himself will come down from heaven, with a loud command, with the voice of the archangel and with the trumpet call of God, and the dead in Christ will rise first. ¹⁷ After that, we who are still alive and are left will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air. And so we will be with the Lord forever.” 1 Thessalonians 4:16-17

The second coming of Christ is supposed to a joyous celebration by believers and you do not want to taint your happy reunion with the Lord and this is why Life principle 30 has us in eager anticipation of the Lord's return keeping us living productively.

You have to remember that no one is promised a tomorrow and you might see the Lord at any minute, that thought should keep you motivated to serve Him with all your heart, mind, soul, and strength.

¹³ Now listen, you who say, “Today or tomorrow we will go to this or that city, spend a year there, carry on business and make money.” ¹⁴ Why, you do not even know what will happen tomorrow. What is your life? You are a mist that appears for a little while and then vanishes. ¹⁵ Instead, you ought to say, “If it is the Lord’s will, we will live and do this or that.” James 4:13-15

The second coming should be a daily reminder that God is always active in your life.  God leaves you here on earth after you are saved for two main reasons.  One is to grow spiritually with Him; the second is to lead others to a saving knowledge of Jesus.

So be motivated, live your life to the fullest and set your eyes and heart firmly on the promise of Christ's return.

This coming Wednesday 1/29 we will be meeting at Starbucks for some fellowship time and then February 5th we will begin a new study "Building your Christian Character through People of the Bible."  The first person we will look at is Elijah and knowing God's power; 1 Kings 18:16-40

Pre Sunday Study Guide

Family Circus

Growing with God I.C.F.C.

January 26

Sunday Preview

 

“Exercise and Practice Are Essential for Christian Growth”

 

How do you become effective at learning and applying Biblical principles to your life and others that you are involved with?

 

Hebrews 5:14

I Timothy 4:7

Acts 8:26-36

What are your symptoms??

In the Ladies Malachi study, we read this week about "spiritual lethargy" and how the Israelites had become lethargic to God's commands. When have you experienced spiritual lethargy and what were some of your symptoms?

Our very own Sonya May!

If anyone ever doubts God's way we encourage them to go speak with Sonya. She is an amazing young lady; full of strength, will power, and blessed by God.

Her theme song is "God Will Make This Trial a Blessing" by Kurt LaBouve

Although she has never been she is 100% sure that Hawaii would be her favorite place to vacation. (We happen to agree with her!)

Who doesn't love a good Christmas movie? Sonya loves the original Home Alone.

If given three wishes she would wish for: a Godly husband, a bigger house, and a dependable car.

She prefers sunny days to rainy days. (good choice)

She was born in Michigan which means "she got to Texas as fast as she could!"

If Sonya wrote her own book it would be titled, "From Grief to Glory".

Let's give Sonya some comment love! She is such a special and wonderful addition to our crazy circus!