Please Pray!

I received a call from Debbie Whigham today.  Her son, Joe Hicks, died tragically last night. 

Please pray for Debbie and Alan and everyone in their family as they go through the process this week of learning the hows and whys of his death and deal with all of the feelings associated with this time.

Coming Up THIS SUNDAY (9/14/14)

Hello everyone,

This Sunday we're going to be surveying Leviticus!  A lot of people think Leviticus is boring, but I think we will have fun studying some important pieces and trying to understand the purpose of Leviticus and what it meant.

So, if you're reading along, be sure to read Leviticus this week and the corresponding chapter in your text!

See you Sunday!

Jason

Blood Drive Coming Up

Hey Everyone,

We got news that there is a blood drive coming up on Wednesday, September 17.  As I understand, same time as normal at the Kiwanis building.

The world needs our red stuff, so let's give them some!

Jason

Coming Up This Sunday (9/7/14)

Well, you're not going to want to miss this.  This week we'll be finishing up what we talked about last week by exploring the event of "The Golden Calf" in Exodus.  This is an important story about Israel's failure to remain faithful to God while they waited for Moses to receive all of God's commands.

We're also going to explore something called "Open Theism," which is a way of reading certain texts that deal with God "changing his mind," etc.  The question is, "Does God have all of time figured out?"  It's bound to be...well...interesting.

I'm hoping that we'll finish our engagement with Exodus this week.  If you're reading along, you'll probably want to have Exodus finished by this Sunday!

Thanks!

Jason

Coming Up This Sunday on OT SURVEY! (8/24/14)

Last week we had a great time talking about Israel's Exodus from Egypt.

This Sunday we're pressing on to talk about Israel's journey to Sinai and what they received there.  Very important material!

If you're reading along in your Bible and textbook, you should have read through Exodus 20!

See you this Sunday!

Coming Up THIS SUNDAY on OT Survey! (8/17/14)

Last Sunday we had a great time observing the elements of a seder meal and talking about the first Passover celebration.  A good time was had by all!

This Sunday, we'll be moving forward and talking about the Exodus from Egypt--what happened and what important lesson there is for us as Christians.  The text we'll be covering is chapters 12-15.  So, if you're reading along, be sure to have up to chapter 15 read in your Bible and your textbook!

After that we'll be moving forward a little more quickly, discussing the giving of the law at Sinai, and the means by which God cared for his people as they traveled.

This is an important time in Israel's history, so you don't want to miss it!

Jason

Don't Forget About Our Special Passover Celebration This Sunday (8/10/14)

Hey everyone,

Obviously, this isn't Passover season, but that's ok.  We're studying the Passover in Exodus this Sunday and decided to celebrate by observing some of the traditions on Passover.  It should be enlightening and fun!

If you signed up to bring something, don't forget! 

I have:

1. Chris Graves bringing lettuce leaves
2. Judy Ware bringing hard boiled eggs
3. Alan and Debbie Whigham bringing flat leave parsley (1 bunch)
4. Roger and Sherry and Trish Earhart bringing the charoset (Vangie has sent you the recipe)
5. Sharon Freeman and Lee Lamb bringing the maror (Vangie has also sent you that recipe)
1. KEEP IN MIND THAT THE CHAROSET AND MAROR ARE IMPORTANT!
6. Jason Rodenbeck bringing matzah
7. Cathy Schmiddle, Ben and Jan, and Gayle bringing grape juice

Part of the celebration will be having regular food, as well (part of the feast).  So, please, if you're not bringing one of these items, feel free to bring something else!

I'm really looking forward to this Sunday.  I can't wait!  See you then!