First Wednesday May 5, 2010

A. Faithful (Romans 10:17-NKJV)

B. Fruitful (Isaiah 58; Matthew 13; Galatians 5:22)

Emerge JV/EmergeLectio Divina. We live in a fast paced world, and our time with God seems to be no exception. This next series, “Lectio Divina” is going to help students slow down and discover the art of listening, meditation, prayer, and contemplation. We will see a student ministry that is fervently praying.

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I. We can be a church that:

Clinging to its first love

Revelation 2:4 –Ephesus

Not fearful in the face of suffering

Revelation 2:10 – Smyrna

Holding to the teaching of Christ and lifting up a standard of morality

Revelation 2:14-15- Pergamum

Intolerant toward the spirit of Jezebel

Revelation 2:20-22 – Thyatira

Fully Alive in Christ

Revelation 3:1-2- Sardis

Walking through open doors

Revelation 3:8 – Philadelphia

Boiling Hot and Rich-Laodicea

Revelation 3:15-20

Focus Beneficiary Facilitator Blessed- God People Staff, Assets, Program

Accepted- People Programs God

Rejected- Programs God People

WELCOME TO THE CROSSING CHURCHFirst Wednesday

May 5, 2010

The Church is the Movement How can we change the world? Lead Pastor: Greg Dumas

A. Heeds the Message of God (Revelation 2, 3)

B. Receives the blessing of God (Ezekiel 44)

II. We can be people who are: Inspired, Informed and Involved

A. Faithful (Romans 10:17-NKJV)

B. Fruitful (Isaiah 58; Matthew 13; Galatians 5:22)

Ten Questions from - 23 Great Questions to Ask Your Kids, By Sharon Jaynes

1. Purpose to interact more – Start by generating conversations along the way, in the car or in the grocery store, at an appointment2. Make it a priority to have dinner together – Try to have dinner at the same time at least a couple of times a week 3. Develop a family night – Start with whatever they like to do and morph into spiritual conversations – Jesus said we would be fishers of men4. Go through your journals together one evening a week – Use your youngest child as the platform for discussion5. Eventually spend time each night talking about your journal readings as a family NOTE: The television is a great distraction but you have to turn it off nightly to make time for interaction.

1. What do you think heaven looks like?2. What does Dad do at work?3. Who is a person you know that seems the most Christ-like?4. What do you think your wife (husband) will be like?5. If you were going to spend one year on a desert island and could only take three things with you, what would they be?6. Who is your favorite aunt or uncle and why do you like him or her so much?7. What sounds and smells do you think Joseph and Mary experienced in the stable on Christmas night?8. What is the nicest thing I ever did for you?9. When is a time that I hurt your feelings?10. When is a time that you were really mad at me?