Showing posts with label word. Show all posts
Showing posts with label word. Show all posts

Cell July 17 - Vines, Branches and Fruit
Monday, July 20, 2009






We did something a little different this Friday night when it came to cell. Since some of the kids are getting older and getting ready to transition into the youth cell, and since some are working on teaching the younger kids in KidzPort, I decided to have some of them teach the lessons on Friday nights. This isn't an all-the-time thing, but I wanted to give them the opportunity to exercise their teaching chops. (and to see how hard it is to teach this group!!)





So the lesson this week was given by Josh. He taught out of John 15:1-9, which Jesus' metaphore of the vine and the branches. Josh did an excellent job breaking down the scripture, and had questions prepared for the group. He even had diagrams to illustrate the various "parts" we all play.



Of course, the "fruit" that we all hope to bear is twofold - of course we are all looking for "fruit" in terms of our outreach: bringing new people to Christ. The other "fruit" is the Fruit of the Holy Spirit - something that is growing in all of us.






Schedule Note: There will be cell next week, but it is also the Men's Fishing Outreach. Anyone who wants to go to that is excused from cell group.






Fifth Friday: For Fifth Friday this month, we will be joining with the rest of the congregation for a movie night in the church. There is no admission charge, and food will be sold.

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Cell May 1 - Sowing Seeds
Monday, May 4, 2009


This week at GLCCKidz, we took a good look at the Parable of the Sower. Luke 8:4-8,11-15. This is parable is unusual in that Jesus right away goes to explain it. Why? It could be because this is a very important lesson, and he wanted his disciples to be sure to get it right.


In the story, Jesus describes how a sower scatters seed on the ground. Some of the seed lands on the path, some on a rock, some in the thorns and some on good ground. We can draw some conclusions from understanding that the seeds represent the Word of God.



  • The seeds that fall on path are taken by birds. This represents those who hear the Word, and want to respond to it, but they are distracted by things of the world. The devil literally comes and steals the Word from their hearts. These people fall prey to all the disc traction and lies that the crafty devil can throw at them.

  • The seeds that fall on the rock grow and die. This represents people who hear the Word, and are joyful; but since the Word really did not take root, it soon dies within them. Maybe you know someone like that, someone who seemed on fire for God, but then that fire faded.

  • The seeds that fall in the thorns grow, but are choked. These are the folks who allow the Word to be choked by worries, seeking after riches and looking for life's pleasures. There's nothing wrong with wanting comfort. But when it takes the place of God in our lives, the Word then gets choked off. God does not desire that we spend our days worrying about problems or about what we will get; rather we should seek after Him.

  • The seed that falls on good ground grows, multiplies and bears fruit. A healthy plant will grow strong and will bear fruit - flowers, food, whatever. It will continue to multiply. That's how you know it's healthy.

We need to be sure that the Word is firmly planted in the "good and fertile soil" of our hearts.

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Cell April 3 - The Word
Tuesday, April 7, 2009

Friday night was the final "Keep on Trekkin' " post-encounter class for our 10-12 year-old group. We spoke directly about the importance of keeping God's Word in front of us on a daily basis, and the important things that the Word can do, as given by Paul in 2Tim 3:16-17

  • It is inspired by God
  • It is good for teaching
  • It is good for reproof
  • It is good for correction
  • It is good for instruction in righteousness
  • It prepares us - completely and thoroughly for every good work.

Upcoming Event!

We will be holding our annual Easter Egg Hunt from 2:30 to 4:00 on Saturday, April 11 at Beardsley Park. All children 3-9 are welcome! Bring some friends!

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