The term JEW historically refers to a member of the tribe of Judah. The Israelites came to be commonly known as "Jews/Jewish" during the postexilic era-fifth-century B.C.-in regard to how they'd returned home from Babylon to inhabit the land of Judah.Hope you are all having a great week!
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Historical fact from Lisa Harper's Malachi
Hello Family Circus! Just a little historical info from Lisa Harper in her Bible study, Malachi:
Wednesday, February 26, 2014
John and Hannah Wilkes
How very southern their names sound. (Gone With the Wind, anyone?)
I would guess that Hannah is our resident southern belle.
November 2009
If you could live anywhere in the world together where would that be?
John = Houston or Charleston; Hannah = Houston or San Diego
John is a coffee drinker, while Hannah is not.
This made me laugh!
If you ever are invited to the Wilkes home, John will probably be your cook. Hannah just heats things up.
Their favorite memory together is the birth of Kaden. I think we can all relate to that. :)
Favorite place to eat on a date?
Hannah loves Cheesecake Factory and John will eat whatever Hannah wants.
[and that is the sign of a good marriage ;)]
When they got married their favorite part was the week long cruise afterwards with 43 of their family and friends.
Three wishes:
1. Health for our family
2. For Kaden to have fun and be happy as mush as possible
3. To be debt free!
Love it!
Pre-Sunday Guide
Sunday Morning Family Circus Class
Growing with God I.C.F.C.
Sunday Preview
“Growing Spiritually as a Couple Requires Good
Communication”
Good couple’s communication will involve
expressing love, clearly conveying needs, and helping to resolve conflicts.
Ephesian 4: 15, 25, 26 and 29
See you Sunday!
Gary
In case you missed Sunday's class...
Sunday Morning Family
Circus Class
Growing with God
I.C.F.C.
February 23, 2014
“Growing Spiritually as a Couple Requires the Release of
Unrealistic Expectations of our Spouse”
Realize that your spouse has characteristics that may meet
your expectations and others that you may find frustrating
Being realistic and accepting the entire package
Setting healthy boundaries
Moving from infatuation and idealism to reality
Overcoming unspoken expectations and undetected flaws
What are the dangers of trying to remake our spouses?
Philippians 4:19
Only God can meet all of your needs so why do we try to put
so much pressure on our spouse?
Is every perceived need an actual need in our lives? Give examples.
Is your spouse God’s primary instrument for making you a
better person?
Are you making impossible demands on the spouse that God
called you to serve?
Release unrealistic expectations of your spouse
and accept that your spouse is as imperfect as you are
Saturday, February 22, 2014
Happy Saturday!
Yahoo! I am sorry I am late.. again...
Had a great time hanging out for a Ladies Weekend at Women of Faith. Saw lot's of familiar faces and a few new as well. It was a great weekend however it was exhausting! Loved it!
Now on to the big news drum roll please....
Family Circus 6th Annual Camping Trip!
YES YES YES!
I have sent out the evite if you did not get it let me know ASAP. Grab me at church, or Jimmy and let us know so we can get the info out to you. It is going to be a BLAST. We are going to be changing up the menu a bit and adding a lot more family fun time. You really don't want to miss it. If you don't like to camp but want to come hang out join us on that Saturday into dinner time.. we always have the yum yum yummiest fajitas and s'mores for dessert! Or even better.. join us for Church under the tree's that Sunday morning. We don't camp too far away so really it is a beautiful Sunday morning drive and service is always relaxed and enjoyable.
For more information please contact me via email or text. We are taking deposits starting tomorrow.. checks payable to me, or cash. The deposit is $25 to hold your spot and the balance in full is due April 13. The cost this year will stay the same, $80 for a family of up to 4, $90 for families of 5 or more. That includes your camp site fees, beverages, 4 meals and a bunch of activities. You cannot beat that price for a family get away weekend.
We can't wait!
Wednesday 2/19 - Knowing God's Power
Is there a specific situation where you found yourself standing alone for Jesus? How did you feel and respond?
How do you think you would feel if every Christian abandoned the faith and you had to stand alone in your commitment to Jesus?
Wednesday we took a look at 1 Kings 18:16-40, here we found Elijah facing enormous odds. The Israelites had rejected God in favor of Baal and his 450 prophets. So what does Elijah do? He challenges Baal and his prophets to a contest with God. A pretty bold move, but Elijah was confident in his knowledge of God’s reality and power. So up on Mount Carmel, as the 450 prophets of Baal frantically tried everything to Baal to answer until they were exhausted, then God revealed his power, the all the Israelites fell and cried “The Lord, he is God! The Lord, he is God!” (1Kings18:39)
What are the “Mount Carmel” situations you face?
In what ways are God’s power and reality challenged there?
How can you , like Elijah, rely on God’s power in that situation?
Make a list of every situation where you fell weak, then read 2 Corinthians 12:7-10 to see how
God’s power can flow through us.
God’s power can flow through us.
Friday, February 21, 2014
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