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Home Study for April 23 to 28, 2012
Monday – Read Ephesians 2:4-10
By what means are we saved from sin and death?
Why did God choose to save us in this way?
What are we saved to do? Why is this important?
What is Jesus saying to you? How will you respond?
Tuesday – Read Romans 12:1-2
What does it mean to be a “living sacrifice?”
Why is it important that we no longer conform to the world?
What must be renewed if we are to be transformed? How?
What is Jesus saying to you? How will you respond?
Wednesday – Read Matthew 6:28-34
God has promised to meet all of our needs as we put Jesus and His kingdom first in our lives, how does that apply to the needs of the things that He calls us to do?
What confidence and hope does this give us as we seek to serve Jesus?
What need do you have as you serve Jesus? Ask Him to meet it.
Thursday – Read Galatians 1:6-10
How important is it for us to preach and live out the true gospel of Jesus? Why?
Why is it impossible to please both God and men?
Which then should we choose?
What is Jesus saying to you? How will you respond?
Friday – Read Luke 6:17-26
Why is it important for Jesus’ followers to understand this truth?
How does it damage our relationship with Jesus when we live to please all men?
How would that keep us from living out God’s truth?
How does this passage affirm or challenge you? What will you do?
Saturday – Read Luke 1:39-56
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Song of the Week
As they always say, April showers bring May flowers! After Easter, we have been getting a lot of rain latley. And I don’t know about you, but the rain always seems to bring me down. But this song is just a reminder that no matter what we have done, God loves us and we should rejoyce that we have such an awsome loving God who will never leave us nor forsake us. This song is Called Bring The Rain by Mercyme-http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m17af0XmPFo&feature=related
Bring The Rain- Mercyme- Coming Up To Breath
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April Youth News
Silver Ring Thing– Friday, April 13th at Grants Pass High School Performing Arts Center. This event is about sex, dating, love, and relationships. Meet at MFC at 6 p.m. for a ride. This event is free, but a purity ring costs $20.
Planet Wisdom– Friday and Saturday, April 27th and 28th in the bay area in California. This is a youth ministry conference. Contact Dave Gomez for more information.dave@medfordfriendschurch.org
Yard Sale– If you are planning on participating with the Mexico Mission Team, there will be a yard sale on saturday, april 21st at 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. to raise money. You may also donate clean, usable items. Volunteers are needed for set-up @ 7 a.m. and for clean-up @1:45 p.m. on that day too.
Camp Auction– Don’t forget that camp auction is on wednesday may 16th. If you are going to camp or going to Mexico this year, make sure that you have something ready to be sold so you may get a scholorship!
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