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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.

Posted byMichael J Mahoney at 10:32 AM 1 comments  

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