Posts by Nathan (Page 54)
Whose Hands are You In?
“Don’t put your life in the hands of experts who know nothing of life, of salvation life. Mere humans don’t have what it takes; when they die, their projects die with them. Instead, get help from the God of Jacob, put your hope in God and know real blessing!” (Psalm 146:3-5 from THE MESSAGE: The Bible in Contemporary Language © 2002 by Eugene H. Peterson. All rights reserved.)
“Mothers”
Finally {mothers} “whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable — if anything is excellent or praiseworthy — think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me — put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” (Philippians 4:8-9 NIV) The Apostle Paul wrote this (not just to “mothers” but to all the church) at Philippi. Paul…
Rethinking our Cell Phones
Are you old enough to remember the days before cell phones? Contrary to popular belief, life was survivable. I’ve had to remind myself of this the past month, since Waukegan instituted its Cell Phone Ban for Drivers. I’m certainly re-thinking, before I flip open my phone while driving, lest I be ticketed and fined. Maybe it’s time we all did some “re-thinking” about our cell phones. I wonder… what if we treated our Bible like we treat our cell phone? …
Important Summer Events
There are some very important events coming up this summer at Family Life Church! Make sure you mark them on your calendars as you’re not going to want to miss out on these special programs… Fielders Baseball Game – June 17 Kid’s Camp — June 27-July1 Jr. High Camp — July 5-9 Sr. High Camp #1 — July 11-16 Sr. High Camp #2 — July 18-23 Vacation Bible School — July 25-29 Church Picnic — July 16
Easter Week
There will be several events during Holy week that you’ll want to put in your calendars and plan for. First off, we’re participating in a Community Good Friday service on Friday Evening (April 22). Pastor Jones will be giving the message that night, and a team from our church will be leading worship. Secondly, on Easter Sunday we’ll be having a free breakfast at 8:30 am, a worship service at 10am, and an Easter Egg Hunt immediately following the service…
Teacher Training Day
On Saturday, May 14, all teachers (and everyone who provides instruction to others) are encouraged to attend a Teacher Training Party on Saturday, May 14, from 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. The purpose of this event is both to give you an opportunity for fellowship but also to inspire and invigorate them in their jobs and workplaces. Whether you are a Sunday School teacher for an hour a week or a full-time teacher, you are sure to benefit from this…
Good Friday Service
On Friday, April 22, at 7:00 p.m. our church will once again participate in a Community Good Friday Service at Cornerstone Community Church in Wadsworth, IL. You don’t want to miss out on this special gathering of many believers from many different churches!
What is My Part, Lord?
Once upon a time there were four brothers who attended the same church — Everybody, Somebody, Anybody and Nobody. When the Pastor announced a “special project to help their sister church in the Philippines” Everybody was sure that Somebody would do it. Anybody could have done it, but Nobody did it. Somebody got angry about that because it was Everybody’s job. Everybody thought that Anybody could do it, but Nobody realized that Everybody wouldn’t do it. In the end, Everybody…
Spring is Here!
Whew – we officially made it through another winter in the Midwest. From this point on, even if we have more snow, we watch the buds start forming on the trees and we get excited. We know the end is in sight — warmer weather is coming! Jesus describes a fig tree’s twigs getting tender and its leaves coming out in the spring. He says, “Even so, when you see these things, you know that it is near, right at…
What is the Message of Lent?
“Mardi Gras” and “Fat Tuesday” are “celebrated” by some just before the start of Lent. Some view them as a last chance to “be really bad” before repenting of one’s sins (on Ash Wednesday) and then with renewed devotion and discipline “being good again” for Lent. Sadly, the Christian tradition of Lent has become polluted. The message the culture has gotten is, “You can live like you want as long as you do your yearly religious requirement at Lent.…