Cell November 28 - Thanksgiving
Saturday, November 29, 2008
I was surprised at the turnout at cell tonight. We were sure no one was going to come, and as it happened, we had more than usual! Outstanding!
After worship and testimony time, we started working on a new song for the cantata. Just the chorus tonight - we have time to get it all down and right. The older group then continued working on ideas for the cantata. We came up with some good ones - and no, I will not be writing about what they are. You'll just have to show up on December 20th...
After that, we played some Bible Scattergories. (Who knew there were so many people in the Bible who's name started with "M?") I still have to add up the points and see who won.
Calendar Update! We are going to reschedule the Children's Encounter. Trying to do it before Christmas is turning out to be impossible, for us and the recipients both. We're probably move it to January, but look here for updates.
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Cell - November 21 - Special Guest.
Monday, November 24, 2008
We had a special guest in cell this week - and it wasn't a student. Jennie Muniz took the 10-12 group Friday night. Jennie, and her husband Hector are long-time Gospel Light members. But as full time evangelists with the Harvest Fellowship of Churches, they get to spend little time at their home congregation.
Jennie was a Sunday School teacher for years, and has set up Sunday Schools in churches in the US, Belize and Guatamala. So I know the kids were truly blessed.
We will be announcing the schedule for cantata rehearsals at the next cell meeting. Also, I need alll parents to get see me or call me regarding the Children's Encounter - if I don't get a hold of you first!
--Pastor Mike
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Cell - November 14
Sunday, November 16, 2008
We started talking about Christmas this week. Planning for the Cantata is starting, and should be settled by next week. We'll be using Friday nights for rehersals, and maybe do some Saturdays as we get into December.
The Cantata is December 20th. Plan on being there!
The children will be ministering at Sunday service November 30th (Sister Anita's cell) and December 7th. (Sister Jill's cell)
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Cell November 7 - Who's Really in Charge
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Since we had spent so much time talking about the election, I thought I'd visit it one more time. This time, it was a talk about who's really in charge - and what our responsibilities are.
1Peter 13 says:
13Submit yourselves for the Lord's sake to every authority instituted among men: whether to the king, as the supreme authority, 14or to governors, who are sent by him to punish those who do wrong and to commend those who do right. 15For it is God's will that by doing good you should silence the ignorant talk of foolish men. 16Live as free men, but do not use your freedom as a cover-up for evil; live as servants of God. 17Show proper respect to everyone: Love the brotherhood of believers, fear God, honor the king.
So we are to submit and be under the authority of leaders, because God grants all authority. This goes for whoever we vote for. We are to pray for our leaders, support them, and yes, speak out when we disagree. This is a good point to remind the kids of, expecially the praying part.
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Hallelujah Night
Saturday, November 1, 2008
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