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



Hallelujah Night was a big hit this year. We had more kids than ever before, and more activities than ever before. Among the things that were a big hit this year: Wii Sports on the big screen, and the cotton candy machine.




The Gospel Light kids entertained their guests with their rendition of the Unicorn Song, and Pastor Mike and Brother Paolo did a short skit expressing how much frustration that the forces of Satan are experiencing with Gospel Light kids.




All in all, it was a great event. But pictures speak a thousand words. So click here for the photo album.




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Cell October 24 - Trick or Treat
Saturday, October 25, 2008



One week to go for Hallelujah Night! We spent this weeks time talking about Halloween, and what it means to us as Christians. The older group read some scriptures regarding spiritual battles, especially focusing on Ephesians 6:12:




For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. (NLT)


The kids are very excited for Hallelujah Night. The younger group was working on songs tonight, and might have something special in store for next Friday!




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Cell - October 17 - Sibling Rivalry
Friday, October 17, 2008

Tonight in the 10-12 cell, we shared the story of Joseph and his brothers. Joseph was the youngest of twelve brothers, but he would become the greatest. While Joseph and his brothers were young, their father, Israel, showed Joseph much favor. This angered the other sons. Then Joseph told them of his dreams, where the others would bow before him.

Often, we struggle in our relationships with siblings. Sometimes sibling relationships are the most volitile ones of our lives. Our brothers and sisters are the people we have the closest relationships with over the course of our lives, yet those relationships are easily strained. Often, we treat our friends better than our own brothers and sisters.

Each of the kids was challenged to come up with one thing that they could do to improve the relationship with their siblings.

We also talked about the upcoming election. Each child was asked who they supported, and why. The alarming part was how incorrect their facts were, and how much they are influenced by teachers opinions in the classroom. Even though they don't vote, the kids need to have good information, and be encouraged to make well thought-out choices.

The younger cell continued to work on their bible stories and verses with Sister Anita. They are so excited to be learning so many new things.

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