God is Protector!

Psalm 46:1
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble."

This weekend, we are exploring the Nature of God as our Protector!  Knowing we can count on God, brings peace!  We realize that in this life, there will be hard things, and learning to trust in God's protection, allows us to move through them with confidence in His ability!

Trusting God in this is SO important to Him, that He reminds us of His desire and ability to Protect numerous times in His Word (the Bible):  

Psalm 23:1-4 The Lord is my shepherd; I shall not want.  He makes me lie down in green pastures.  He leads me beside still waters.  He restores my soul.  He leads me in paths of righteousness for his name's sake.  Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me.

Isaiah 41:10  Don’t be afraid, for I am with you.  Don’t be discouraged, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you.  I will hold you up with my victorious right hand.

Isaiah 54:17  But in that coming day no weapon turned against you will succeed. You will silence every voice raised up to accuse you. These benefits are enjoyed by the servants of the Lord; their vindication will come from me. I, the Lord, have spoken!

Psalm 91:1-3  He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will abide in the shadow of the Almighty.  I will say to the Lord, "My refuge and my fortress, my God, in whom I trust."  For He will deliver me from the snare of the fowler and from the deadly pestilence.

Psalm 121:7-8 The Lord will keep you from all evil; he will keep your life. The Lord will keep your going out and your coming in from this time forth and forevermore.

2 Timothy 4:18 The Lord will rescue me from every evil deed and bring me safely into his heavenly kingdom. To Him be the glory forever and ever. Amen.

Romans 8:28 And we know that God causes everything to work together[a] for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them.

There is a story of a Man who thought God would Save him.  May we be people who recognize God's protection, and be quick to offer gratitude and praise!!

Jungle Safari...Exploring the Nature of God!

Are you ready to Explore the Nature of God?

This month, we go on Safari with God...learning more About Him as we spend more time With Him!  

Psalm 24:1

Week 1 (Jan 3-4, 2015), we experience the amazing world God made.  Plants, animals, people - all special, unique, and loved by God.  But WE were His masterpiece!  

Psalm 54:4

Week 2 (Jan 10-11, 2015), we discover that God provides everything we really need - and SO much more!  We can count on God to give us what we need - and we can freely share what we've been given!  

Psalm 46:1

Week 3 (Jan 17-18, 2015), we discover that God is Always with us, even when things are hard.  We may never face a den full of lions, but we can ALWAYS count on God to protect us!

Psalm 25:5

Week 4 (Jan 24-25, 2015) we discover that God loves us SO much that He gave His Son for us.  Jesus died so that we can be forgiven, set free!  No matter how hard life seems, we can Always have hope because God saves us.  Jesus' death was only the beginning of the life we can have through Him.

Psalm 47:7

Week 5 (Jan 31-Feb 1, 2015), we discover that God is All-Powerful, ruling forever over Heaven and earth.  We can count on His power and love, and can serve Him with the hope and promise of spending eternity in Heaven.  God can use His power to do anything He wants, and what He wants Most is to be with us!  What an Awesome God we serve!

Gratituesday...

What are you Grateful for??

As you prepare for Christmas festivities, I challenge you to take a moment on this Tuesday and consider ALL that you are Grateful for...this is God's will for you.  Be Blessed as you Reflect and Celebrate, and may Gratitude become a habit!!

God is Good...ALL the Time!  

Merry Christmas!

Do You Want to Meet a Savior?

Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given,

and the government will be on his shoulders.

And he will be called

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

UnFrozen

The people walking in darkness have seen a great light; 

on those living in the land of deep darkness a light has dawned.

Isaiah 9:2 (NIV)

Do You Want to Meet a Savior this Christmas?

This month, we are discussing how Jesus was born to melt away the old, and bring new life and a new kingdom.  This popular movie parody introduces students to the significance of Jesus' birth in a whole new way, UnFrozen!

     

     Week One: Frozen Hearts ~ Isaiah 9:2-7

It's a time of great turmoil.  God's once great nation is divided into two - the Kingdom of Israel and the Kingdom of Judah.  When they aren't fighting each other, they're fighting the surrounding kingdoms.  The people are discouraged and without hope; their hearts have become cold and dark.  In the midst of this, God speaks through a man - a prophet - named Isaiah, telling the people that one day God will establish a new kingdom without end.  He will bring forth a new king that will save the people; not only from their enemies, but also from their own sin.

Week Two:  Let Us Go ~ Luke 2:1-20

The new kingdom began in humility.  A little baby born in an animal stable, sleeping in a feed trough; because his kingdom wasn't just for the powerful, it was for all people.  Nearby, some guys who make a living watching sheep were settling in for the night, when suddenly the sky lit up - filled with the electric presence of angels.  They came with an announcement: "The new kingdom has arrived! a Savior is born, the anointed one, the Lord!"  When the angels had left, the shepherds faced each other and said, We must meet him.  Let us go!"

Week Three: Do You Want to Meet a Savior? ~ Matthew 2:1-12

That first Christmas, not everyone was joyful.  King Herod was an evil ruler, a man whose heart was dark and cold and turned away from God.  When Magi came looking for the newborn King, Herod felt his position and power threatened.  He crafted a plan to kill Jesus, but God had other plans.

Week Four: Love's Open Door ~ Luke 2:21-39

In keeping with custom, Joseph and Mary presented Jesus at the temple.  An old man named Simeon had been waiting his entire life for the new kingdom to arrive.  When he saw Jesus, he knew that it had.  Simeon declared the new Kingdom would not only be for the Jewish people, but Jesus would open the door for all the people of the world to be saved.  Anna, a prophet who stayed at the temple day and night also realized that the new kingdom had come.  She went around the temple telling everyone about the one who would redeem the people.

Thank You for celebrating with us!  We wish you a Very Merry Christmas, and pray that your homes are filled with hope, joy and peace!!

Luke 18:16 (NLT)

But Jesus called the children to him and said, “Let the little children come to me, 

and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of God belongs to such as these.

     

Announcing Junior Bible College

4th - 6th Graders, Registration is Open!! 

This is an In-Depth Bible Study program designed to develop Godly Character and equip future leaders in living joy-filled, purpose driven lives based on the UniQue plans God has for them.  Beginning Wednesday, January 7, 2015; classes will be held weekly from 6:00-7:30 pm in the Living Word Bible Church Kingdome.  Registration is Required - Program limited to 30 students.  A $30.00 fee will cover the cost of curriculum/books, mission trips, and a graduation celebration.  Start the new year with a plan for success!!  

Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, 

“plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.