Sunday, February 26, 2006
GREAT DAY!
A great day today. Very bright sun although quite chille out without a coat. We had a great crowd at church. They were very responsive to the worship team (which did an excellent job with the music and the entire service). We even had a choir sing--which is unusual for us. But they sang a great song well. You could tell they enjoyed singing. The song was a break from the usual type of choir number and very well received.
The folks were receptive to the message. We talked about the Bible under the heading, "The Word for the World." They enjoyed the introductory things we did. First was an excercise with a calculator. We even had enough calculators so most everyone could either use or see one. Then we did a Top Ten List of how the Bible would be different if written by college students. Too bad none of our many college students were home for the weekend. :(
There were requests for the message which is not flattering me or puffing me up but shows they want to study and share with others. Next week we're going to continue the study about the Bible, talking about the Authority, the Activity and the Application of the Word of God.
All this is leading up to a whole new structure of Bible study during our Sunday schoool, beginning next Sunday. A new adult class will be a survey of the Bible in a year, team taught be several excellent teachers. There will be another adult class on prayer and a young adult class on Joshua and Judges. There are classes for all age kids. We've recruited several new teachers for these classes, too.
We have asked people to register themselves and their children for these classes. It is exciting that many people who have never been a part of our Sunday school have signed for the new Bible survey class.
Our whole goal is to get more people into the Word of God and more of the Word into people. We're praying it all goes well. A lot of prayer, planning and preparation has been expended.
Now I'm ready for a nap. Sundays totally exhaust me.
Jim
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