GLCC Children's Network

Cell January 22 - Court is Adjourned
Monday, January 25, 2010

This week took a bit of a turn, as we discussed something that has some real-world applications.  Basically, the conversation revolved around our court system here in the U.S.  We asked a couple of questions:

• Have you ever been to court for any reason?
• Is the court system fair?
• What happens when someone goes to court?

The kids had some pretty good ideas about what happens in a courtroom.  (seems a lot of them watch Law & Order!)  We talked about the two main kinds of court cases: civil and criminal, what each means, and how each proceeds.

Then we talked about Christians involved in court proceedings, especially when it comes to sueing one another.  All the kids seemed to think that Christians suing one another in court is a bad idea.  I tend to agree, and so did the Apostle Paul. 

There's another "courtroom" we need to go to - the Final Judgement.  Like our own courts, there will be evidence - our lives - and witnesses against us - Satan.  There will also be a judge - Jesus.  How we fare in that "trial" is up to each of us, and God's grace and mercy.

Schedule Note:
Next Friday (Jan 29) is our first Family Night.  We'll be meeting in the church to watch a movie together, and have some snacks.  All parents are encouraged to attend, as there will be a short parents meeting at 7:15, before we start the movie.

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Labels: christian, Events, judgement, updates

Cell, January 15 - The Mask
Monday, January 18, 2010

While we (hopefully) don't celebrate Halloween at Gospel Light, we do understand the concept of masks, costumes and disgiuses.  These things keep people from seeing who we really are. Also, being either kids or former kids, most of us can get our heads around pretending to be someone else.

We asked the kids if they ever pretended to be someone else, and who.  We got a lot of answers from "a Power Ranger" to " Hannah Montana" to "mommy."  Someone even said they pretended to be God!   (Hey, if you're gonna pretend, pretend big!)

What's the point of pretending like this?  Well, when we pretend to be someone else, we imagine that we inherit their abilites as well.  So pretending to be "Hanna Montana" means pretending you are a famous singer. 

But sometimes, people pretend when it's not even playtime.  Some people "pretend" to be Christians when they are in church - but then they act differently when they are in school or out with friends.  Which "personality" is "real?"     Hard to tell, but since Jesus wants your whole heart, chances are one would not have ot pretend if they were being who they were in Christ all the time. 

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Labels: christian, leadership, updates

Welcome to the Gospel Light Children's Network
Saturday, May 31, 2008

Welcome to the Gospel Light Children's Network!

I will be using this blog to update and report on events and milestones in the GLCC Children's network. Think of it as an open letter... or maybe, an open book to what is going on inside the Network.

There'll be pictures and stories and testamonies, and all kinds of information on upcoming events. So keep checking back!!!

Pastor Mike

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Labels: bridgeport, children, christian, church