10/15 Fruit of the Spirit

I thought last week's discussion on virtues of godly wisdom from James 3:17 and fruit of the spirit in Galatians 5:22-23 was quite interesting. Especially the perversions of those virtues. It was something that we have rarely considered when we think of these virtues. This week, we will review them and consider some application questions.

Next week, 7/22, we will meet at John and Siana's new house for a house warming party/fellowship.

Memory Verses: Galatians 5:22-23

Questions:
1. How has humanism affected our thinking and living? What can we do to let God renew our thinking?
2. With all the impurity around us, what can we do as Christians to develop and maintain purity?
3. Which of the virtues is most visible in our church today? Which is most lacking?
4. Which of the perversions do you see most frequently in the Christian community? Why do you think that is true?
5. If God were to measure our church by the standards of these virtues, what do you think He would have to say to us as a church?
6. What are the marks of the last days and what can the church do to prepare for that time?
7. How can we apply the Scriptures to our lives, families, and church?

9/24 Experiencing Freedom in Christ

We will have our cell group meeting on 9/24 at my house. Moses will lead the discussion. Moses and Jyhfen will provide the refreshments.

I plan to go to New Paltz to support the student ministry. So I won't see you tomorrow night.

The Mind of Christ Series

We will start on this new series starting this Friday, 9/10.

The Mind of Christ by T.W. Hunt and Claude N. King
1. Becoming Like Christ
2. Experiencing Freedom in Christ
3. Free Indeed
4. Virtues of Godly Wisdom
5. Fruit of the Spirit
6. The Servant Mind
7. The Beatitudes
8. Jesus and Emotions
9. Jesus' Relations with Things and People
10. Living in the Spirit
11. Holiness and Love
12. Exalting Christ

Schedule

Following is the tentative schedule. Please let me know if you have any suggestions or scheduling conflicts. We should probably have a social/fellowship night once every two months.

Date Leader Refreshments
9/10/2010 Daniel Kenny & Lauren
9/17/2010 Dr. Jeff Lee, Raising Godly Children, Church
9/24/2010 Moses Moses & Jyhfen
10/1/2010 Greg Greg & Judy
10/8/2010 Wai Wai & Irene
10/15/2010 Daniel David & Florence
10/22/2010 Steve Steve & Sharon
10/29/2010 John John & Siana
11/5/2010 Moses Moses & Jyhfen
Revision:
Date Leader Refreshment
10/15/2010 Daniel David & Florence
10/22/2010 John John & Siana
10/29/2010 Harvest Day at the church
11/5/2010 Steve Steve & Sharon
11/12/2010 Special meeting at the church, TBD
11/19/2010 Moses Moses & Jyhfen
11/26/2010 Thanksgiving Potluck

8/6 Session 8 – Serving Is For A Lifetime

Session 8 Overview
1. List two principles of serving for a lifetime
2. Identify the difference between unique contributions, and community contributions
3. Identify two factors that affect your ability to make a unique or community contribution
4. Review the second step of Network’s process, consultation

1 Peter 4:10
Each one should use whatever gift he has received to serve others, faithfully administering God's grace in its various forms.

Study Leader: John
Refreshment: John and Siana

No mtg Friday, 7/30. Join the church picnic at Bowdoin Park on 7/31

NO mtg this Friday, 7/30. Join the church picnic at Bowdoin Park on 7/31 from 10 AM on.

7/23 Session 7 – How Can I Do It with Style?

Session 7 Overview
Identify the three key characteristics of personal style
Identify the two key elements of personal style
Determine your personal style using the Personal Style Assessment
Complete your Servant Profile
Identify two ministry possibilities that reflect your Servant Profile

Psalm 139:13-16

Study leader: Steve
Refreshments: Steve and Sharon

Pastor Brent will come to join us on Friday.