On March 15th, we will start studying
Tim Keller's
Reasons for God
Visit the website to order the book:
Thursday, February 26, 2009
Wednesday, February 25, 2009
Mark Driscoll's Family Devotions
Mark Driscoll gives a realistic approach to doing family devotions at dinnertime:
Step 1. Eat dinner with your entire family regularly.
Step 2. Mom and Dad sit next to one another to lead the family discussion.
Step 3. Open the meal by asking if there is anyone or anything to pray for.
Step 4. Someone opens in prayer and covers any requests. This task should be rotated among family members so that different people take turns learning to pray aloud.
Step 5. Start eating and discuss how everyone’s day went.
Step 6. Have a Bible in front of the parents in a translation that is age-appropriate for the kids’ reading level. Have someone (parent or child) open the Bible, and assign a portion to read aloud while everyone is eating and listening.
Step 7. Parents should note key words and themes in the passage and explain them to the kids on an age-appropriate level.
Step 8. Ask questions about the passage. You may want to begin with having your children summarize what was read—retelling the story or passage outline. Then, ask the following questions: What does this passage teach us about God? What does it say about us or about how God sees us? What does it teach us about our relationships with others?
Step 9. Let the conversation happen naturally, listen carefully to the kids, let them answer the questions, and fill in whatever they miss or lovingly and gently correct whatever they get wrong so as to help them.
Step 10. If the Scriptures convict you of sin, repent as you need to your family, and share appropriately honest parts of your life story so the kids can see Jesus’ work in your life and your need for him too. This demonstrates gospel humility to them.
Step 11. At the end of dinner, ask the kids if they have any questions for you.
Step 12. If you miss a night, or if conversation gets off track, or if your family occasionally just wants to talk about something else, don’t stress—it’s inevitable.
[this was post first originated at Life Together and who adapted from “Family Dinner Bible Studies” by Mark Driscoll in Trial: 8 Witnesses from 1 & 2 Peter, a study guide. (Mars Hill Church, 2009), pages 69-70.] Thank you “Life Together - so that others may live”.
Step 1. Eat dinner with your entire family regularly.
Step 2. Mom and Dad sit next to one another to lead the family discussion.
Step 3. Open the meal by asking if there is anyone or anything to pray for.
Step 4. Someone opens in prayer and covers any requests. This task should be rotated among family members so that different people take turns learning to pray aloud.
Step 5. Start eating and discuss how everyone’s day went.
Step 6. Have a Bible in front of the parents in a translation that is age-appropriate for the kids’ reading level. Have someone (parent or child) open the Bible, and assign a portion to read aloud while everyone is eating and listening.
Step 7. Parents should note key words and themes in the passage and explain them to the kids on an age-appropriate level.
Step 8. Ask questions about the passage. You may want to begin with having your children summarize what was read—retelling the story or passage outline. Then, ask the following questions: What does this passage teach us about God? What does it say about us or about how God sees us? What does it teach us about our relationships with others?
Step 9. Let the conversation happen naturally, listen carefully to the kids, let them answer the questions, and fill in whatever they miss or lovingly and gently correct whatever they get wrong so as to help them.
Step 10. If the Scriptures convict you of sin, repent as you need to your family, and share appropriately honest parts of your life story so the kids can see Jesus’ work in your life and your need for him too. This demonstrates gospel humility to them.
Step 11. At the end of dinner, ask the kids if they have any questions for you.
Step 12. If you miss a night, or if conversation gets off track, or if your family occasionally just wants to talk about something else, don’t stress—it’s inevitable.
[this was post first originated at Life Together and who adapted from “Family Dinner Bible Studies” by Mark Driscoll in Trial: 8 Witnesses from 1 & 2 Peter, a study guide. (Mars Hill Church, 2009), pages 69-70.] Thank you “Life Together - so that others may live”.
Tuesday, February 24, 2009
Sermon: Hypocrisy Part 3- Condemnation and Sorrow
Based on Jesus' teaching in Matthew 23:13-39
To download this video, click here. To download an MP3, click here.
Ordination Sermon "For Your Joy"
On the occassion of the Ordination and Installation of new officers.
To download this sermon, click here. To download an MP3, click here.
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
Sermon: Hypocrisy Part 2- Hypocrisy of Leadership
Based on Jesus' teaching in Matthew 23:1-12
To download this video, click here. To download an MP3, click here.
Monday, February 16, 2009
10 Reasons why you should come to the Spring Carnival
Spring Carnival
10 reasons to come at 10 am
on Saturday, March 21st
Sunday, February 15, 2009
Saturday, February 14, 2009
Tuesday, February 10, 2009
Keller: Parable of the Two Sons
Tim Keller recently spoke at Christ Presbyterian in Nashville on the Parable of the Two Sons. Right click on the link and choose "Save target as".
Book of Judges Bible Study
New Bible Study Forming
The Book of Judges:
"Cycles of Grace, Longing for Leadership"
A six week study on the book of Judges.
Starting Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2009
6:30 pm - 7:30 pm at the Church
Childcare can be arranged.
The phrase, "every man did what was right in his own eyes" (Judges 21:25) not only summarizes the book of Judges, but also the culture we live in today. This study will help us understand two things: how to renew ourselves when we fall and what it looks like to follow God rather than the idols of our culture.
Spring Carnival
Spring Carnival
March 21, 2009
10:00 am - 11:30 am
Activities will include:Cake Walk
Jump House
Play-doh station
Parachute
Face painting
Dunking Chair
and more!
Everyone is welcome to attend.
If you want to volunteer, or if you have questions about the event, please contact the church office at FPCPoffice@yahoo.com .
Monday, February 9, 2009
Slow Fade
Here is the video we watched during the Valentine's Party as a reminder of how we need to apply the gospel on a daily basis to fight against division in our marriages.
Valentine's Party Pictures
Feb. 6, 2009
The Valentines Party was great fun for those involved. It consisted of great food, a video reminding us of the real possibility of marriages slowing falling apart because of a series of small, yet dangerous choices, and then a game where spouses got to show how well they know each other.
Click here to see the video.
Here are a few pictures:
To see the rest of the pictures, go here.
Friday, February 6, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
Sermon: The Great Commandments
Based on Jesus' teaching in Matthew 22:34-40
To download the video, click here.
To download an MP3, click here.
Sunday, February 1, 2009
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