Cell February 20 - MINE!
Monday, February 23, 2009
The topic this week focused on things that are "MINE!" Most of the kids (all of them, actually) have siblings, younger or older. And all of them have experienced those times when the sibling (ususally the younger) takes something without permission, breaks something, loses something.
How does that make us feel? The reactions were all unique, but generally were some variation on the theme of anger or retribution. Some of the kids described in great detail the lengths they would go to to get some "payback" for their lost or broken article. Some described the efforts they take to protect "their" stuff.
So why, I had to ask, are we so adamant about protecting the things that we have, yet are so willing to let someone we don't even like take out most important possession? Why are people so willing to let the devil rob us of our relationship with God, or our salvation itself?
The answer lies in short-term gain, I suppose. People like to be gratified now. So it becomes easy to chase stuff when it's gone. It becomes much harder to keep our eyes focused on what really matters.
This was the last week of preparation for the KidzTrek encounter. Next Saturday, we expect to be doing some business with the Lord.
No Cell for the 10-12 group on the 27th! Get some sleep!
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Kidz Cell, February 13th
Monday, February 16, 2009
Week two of the kids PreTrek series went very well. The conversation was about freedom - the kind of freedom that only comes from faith in Christ.
We spoke at some length about the link between truth and freedom. After all, the Word say "the truth shall set you free." We discussed how the world continually lies to us - tells us that we aren't good enough or smart enough. But to know the truth is to know that God has a special plan for each of us. The Truth will never hurt us - that's why it sets us free.
Remember, the KidzTrek has been moved to February 28.
Also this weekend, some of our kids participated in the monthly service with our daughter church, Beacon of Light in Waterbury. Frankie here was especially ready, as he had written a song for the occaision! Click the picture to biggify it.
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KidzTrek Rescheduled!!!
Wednesday, February 11, 2009
IMPORTANT SCHEDULE NOTE!
The KidzTrek Children's Encounter has been moved from 8-4:30 on February 21st to 9-5:30 on February 28th. Mark your calendars.
There will be cell on Friday, Feb 21, and not on Friday, Feb 27.
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Cell - February 6
Monday, February 9, 2009
As we prepare for our KidzTrek Children's Encounter on February 21, we began the first lesson in the PreTrek series. Some of the kids had been through it before, but there's always room for a recap.
Lesson one tells the story of Nicodemus, who asks Jesus about the way to the Kingdom of God. Jesus teaches him (and us ) the importance of being born again. Not being born of flesh, but being born of the Spirit.
Next week will be lesson two. We need everyone who is attending the KidzTrek to submit a registration form this week so that we can order the shirts and supplies.
Schedule Note: There will be no cell for 10-12 year olds on February 20th in preparation for the KidzTrek.
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Cell January 30 - MOVE-E
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
We took advatage of a fifth Friday in January to have a movie night. This time we showed WALL-E, a great film by Pixar. (you can see my thoughts on the fim here.)
Next week, we will begin pre-Trek lessions for the KidzTrek encounter. Please be sure we get all forms in by Sunday so we can order shirts.
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