Crew 456's room

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Crew 456 pictures

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Two more pictures from the Geckos' room.

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The new pics in the Gecko rooms.

What is CREW 456?

Creating Radically Equipped Warriors

OUR CREATION

Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; old things have passed away; behold, all things have become new.

– II Corinthians 5:17

OUR RADICAL EQUIPMENT

For he put on righteousness as a breastplate, and a helmet of salvation upon his head. – Isaiah 59:17

Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. And pray in the Spirit on all occasions with all kinds of prayers and requests. With this in mind, be alert and always keep on praying for all the saints. – Ephesians 6:13-18

OUR BATTLE

“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds; Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled.” – II Corinthians 10:4-6

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. – Ephesians 6:10-12

Point to Ponder

Prepare for the Battles of life.

Verse to Remember

Finally, be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. Put on the full armor of God so that you can take your stand against the devil's schemes. – Ephesians 6:10

Questions to Think About

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  How can I be better prepared for the spiritual battles in life?

New Salvations

August 4, 2010

Scott lead Isaac and Maverick in a salvation prayer.


July 28,2010

Connie prayed with Kenzey, Christina, Jiovanni, and Brandon to receive Christ.

Water Baptism

Who can be baptized?

Anyone who has repented of their sin and placed their faith and trust in Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord.

Baptism is not what saves, but the sacrifice and grace of Christ.

What does the word baptism mean?

Baptism is from the Greek word baptisma, or baptizo, the verb. It means “to plunge under, dip completely under, or immerse in water.”

The History of Baptism (Matthew 3:13-16)

Jesus is our example for baptism.

Why be baptized?

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  In baptism, we follow the example of Jesus. Jesus was baptized even though he had never sinned.
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  The Bible commands believers to be baptized. – Acts 2:38 Repent = to change your mind about sin; to turn away from sin and turn to God.

What Does Baptism Show?

As we go under the water and come up, we act out the death, burial, and resurrection of Jesus. Baptism is also a visual picture of what has happened to us. We have died to our old way of thinking and living and are raised to walk in a new way of life, a Christian life.

If you want to learn more about baptism check out Salvation Kids.

 

Repent and be Baptized.

Verse to Remember

“Therefore go and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, and teaching them to obey everything I have commanded you. And surely I am with you always, to the very end of the age” – Luke 16:10

Question to think about

Have I truly accepted Jesus as my personal savior? Have I turned away from my sin? Should I be baptized?

New Salvations

Tonight during our service we has four kids pray to recieved Christ. It came about as a result of announcing an upcoming baptism. In the process of asking who wanted to be baptized we found out that some of the kids ha never asked Jesus into their hearts and Connie had the opportunity to lead them in a prayer for salvation.

I thoughtnit was pretty cool that it came at the end of a lesson about living life as a trust given to us by God. I look forward to seeing these four new Christians grow in there relationship with the Lord.

New Salvations

Tonight during our service we has four kids pray to recieved Christ. It came about as a result of announcing an upcoming baptism. In the process of asking who wanted to be baptized we found out that some of the kids ha never asked Jesus into their hearts and Connie had the opportunity to lead them in a prayer for salvation.

I thoughtnit was pretty cool that it came at the end of a lesson about living life as a trust given to us by God. I look forward to seeing these four new Christians grow in there relationship with the Lord.

Seeing Life from God's View Part 2

Last week we learned that life is a test.

This week we are going to find out that life on earth is also a trust.

Everything we have, our energy, intelligence, opportunities. relationships, and resources are gifts from God. --Psalms 24:1

We never really own anything, but God loans us everything while we are here. – Genesis 1:28

Everything we have is to be treated as a trust that God placed in our hands. – 1 Corinthians 4:7

Are we going to be told Well Done? – Matt 25:21

What do we get?

Affirmation – “Good Job! Well Done!”

A Promotion – “I will put you in charge of many things.”

Celebration – “Come share in your master's happiness.”

Most People fail to realize that money is both a test and trust from God. – Luke 16:11

Life is a test and a trust the more God gives you, the more responsible he expects you to be. – Luke 12:48

Point to Ponder

Life is a trust.

Verse to Remember

“Unless you are faithful in small matters, you won't be faithful in large ones.” – Luke 16:10

Question to think about

Is the way I treat my things preventing God from doing more in my life? Can I be trusted with spiritual riches?

Seeing Life from God's View Part 1

What is your life? – James 4:14

We don't see things as they are, we see them as we are. – Anais Nin

The way you see your life shapes your life. It determines your values, your relationships, your goals and your priorities.

To fulfill the purpose God created you for you will have to replace your life view with God's life view. – Romans 12:2

The bible offers three examples that teach us God's view of life:

Life is a test, life is a trust, and life is a temporary assignment.

Character is both developed and revealed by tests, and all of life is a test.

God tests: our faith through problems,

our hope by possessions,

our love through people.

God tested Hezekiah. – 2 Chronicles 32:31

Once we learn that life is a test we realize that nothing is insignificant in your life.

God always provides a way out. – 1 Corinthians 10:13

God rewards you when you pass a test. – James 1:12

Point to Ponder

Life is a test.

Verse to Remember

Blessed are those who endure when they are tested. When they pass the test, they will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love him. – James 1:12

Made to Last Forever

God has . . . planted eternity in the human heart. --Ecclesiastes 3:11

Surely God would not have created such a being as man to exist only for a day! No, no man was made for immortality. --Abraham Lincoln

This life is where we __train__ for the next.

You might live 100 years here, but you will spend __forever__ in eternity.

God designed you in His __image__, to life forever.

The Bible calls your earthly body a __tent__ but refers to your future body as a __house__. – 2 Corinthians 5:1

Eternity only has two choices __heaven__ or __hell__ .

There are two kinds of people: those who say to God, “Thy will be done” and those to whom God says, “All right then, have it your way.” --C.S. Lewis

The closer you live to God, the __smaller__ everything else appears. --Philippians 3:7

What is Heaven like? 1 Corinthians 2:9 and Matthew 25:34

This world is not our __home__ .

--Hebrews 13:14 and II Corinthians 5:6

Point to Ponder

There is more to life than just here and now.

Verse to Remember

This world is fading away, along with everything it craves. But if you do the will of God, you will live forever. – 1 John 2:17

Children's Revival

The Licking Ministerial Alliance will be hold a children's revival July 18-23 at the United Methodist Church every evening at 7:00. Our church directing the service on Friday July 23.

What is a Gecko?

G_(od)_ – We all know who he is, so on to the next letter.

E_(xalting)_ – Psalm 99:9 and Isaiah 25:1

Tell us we should _(exalt)_ the Lord.

C_(hristian)_ – The first time this word was used it meant “little Christs” and was used to mock the early church. (Acts 11:26)

Later Peter used it as a term of endearment. (Acts 26:28, I Peter 4:16)

Before we were called _(Christians)_ we were called:

_(brothers)_ Acts 5:4

_(believers)_ Acts 6:3

_(saints)_ Acts 9:13

K_(ids)_ – Have the faith of a _(child)_. (Mark 10:15, Luke 18:17)

O_(bediently)_ – We should _(obey)_ God even to the point of death. (Daniel 3:28)

S_(erving)_ – God calls us all to _(serve)_ Him and others.

Point to Ponder

We are all called to serve God with a Childlike faith, which brings about true blessing.

Verse to Remember

Oh LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name. – Isaiah 25:1

Question to Think About

How can I serve God this Week?

Fund Raisers

We will be selling Casey's Donut and Pizza Cards, and Papa Murphy's Discount Cards to help fund our activities. They will be available at the Kid4Christ booth during our 4th of July Celebration.

Sunday Morning Children's Church

Our new youth pastor's wife Leslie has started a program for the children on Sunday mornings during our regular Sunday morning worship service. The purpose behind the C 10:45hildren's Church is teach our children what to expect during adult worship services and allow them the freedom to worship God in their own way. If you wish to attend Sunday Morning Services you must call the church each week and leave a message for a ride at (573) 674-3273

Crafts

Kids4Christ will be donating our crafts to the Cherokee Children's Home in Oklahoma over the coming months. We will restart our crafts as soon as we learn what the Children's home needs.

Updating Our Records

We will be handing out contact information sheets to all parents when we pick you up for church. It will be required to be returned to the church for you to continue riding the bus, or attending the Kids Church service. We are also collecting this information from parents who attend the church.

Singspiration

Every other month the church family has a Birthday and Anniversary celebration. As part of this celebration members of the church are invited to share songs, skits, poems, etc. During the next Singspiration on Sunday July 25th at 6:00 PM we will be asking the kids as group to sing a couple of their favorite songs from kids church worship. Parents are invited to attend. The entertainment will be followed by desserts and light snacks in our fellowship hall.

4th of July Celebration

Come celebrate our Independence, starting at 5pm games, music, food and fireworks at dark.

Penny Wars

We are having Girls vs. Boys offering challenge. The challenge will end August 11th. The team with the most weight in offering will get a Pizza Party, the losers will serve the pizza. Bring your loose change to weigh to help your team win!!!!

What Drives Your Life?

Everyone's life is driven by ____(something)____.

Some examples from the Bible:

• Genesis 4:12, Psalms 32:1
  
  
  Driven by __(guilt)__.
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  Job 5:2
  Driven by ___(anger)___.
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  1 John 4:18
  Driven by ___(fear)___.
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  Matthew 6:24
  Driven by _(stuff) ___.

Benefits of Living with a Purpose:

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  Isaiah 49:4, Job 7:6, Job 7:16
  Gives your life __(meaning)__.
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  Jeremiah 29:11, Ephesians 3:20
  Gives ___(hope)__.
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  Proverbs 13:7, Isaiah 26:3
  Make life __(simple)__.
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  Ephesians 5:17, Philippians 3:13, Philippians 3:15
  Gives __(focus)__.
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  Romans 14:10-12, John 14:6
  __(Motivates)__ you and prepares you for __(heaven)__.

Point to Ponder

Living on purpose is the path to peace.

Verse to Remember

You, LORD, give perfect peace to those who keep their purpose firm and put their trust in you.” – Isaiah 26:3

Questions to Think About

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  What would my family and friends say is the driving force of my life?
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  What do I want it to be?

The Purpose Driven Life by Rick Warren

Our lessons for the coming weeks will be coming from the book "The Purpose Driven Life" by Rick Warren.  We will be adjusting the content of the lessons to be more kid friendly, but the ultimate goal is to help the children find their true calling through focusing on God instead of themselves.  We started the lessons last Wednesday when we talked about putting God First.

It All Starts with God ....

(1) It's not about you.  The Bible says "It is God who directs the lives of His creatures;  everyone's life is in His power." --Job 12:10  You will not find your life's meaning by looking within yourself.

We displayed a strange invention that noone knew what it was for in the group and explained that just like we could not figure out the use for the invention without the manual, or knowing the inventor, we cannot figure out ourselves without knowing the inventor.

(2) Life is about letting God use you for His purposes, not your using Him for your own purposes.  The Bible says, "Obsession with self in these matters is a dead end; attention to God leads us out in the open into a spacious, free life." --Rom 8:6

(3) Being successful and fulfilling your life's purpose are no at all the same issue.  We discussed that you can be as rich and powerful as Bill Gates, and if you do not have Christ in your heart, you have not fulfilled your purpose in life.  Jesus Christ once said, “Self-help is no help at all. Self-sacrifice is the way, my way, to
finding yourself, your true self.” -- Matt 16:25

(4) Just like the easiest way to find out the purpose for an invention is to ask the inventor.  The easiest way to find our purpose is to ask the creator.  “God’s
wisdom . . . goes deep into the interior of his purposes. . . . It’s not the latest message, but more like the oldest—what God determined as the way to bring out his best in us.” -- 1 Corn 2:7

(5) God is not just the starting point of your life, he is the source of your life.  “It’s in Christ that we find out who we are and what we are living for. Long before we
first heard of Christ and got our hopes up, he had his eye on us, had designs on us for glorious living, part of the overall purpose he is working out in everything and everyone.” - Eph 1:11

Swim Party !!!!

We will be having a swimming party July 14th from 2:00-6:00PM at the Three Springs Campground in Edgar Springs, MO.  We welcome any parents who are interesting in joining us for the party as well as the refreshments afterwards at the church.    PERMISSION SLIP IS REQUIRED

What do we do as Geckos?

Geckos is for all kids ages 7 years through sixth grade. They meet downstairs from 7:00 p.m. until 8:10 p.m. on Wednesday nights and Sunday mornings from 10:45-12:30.

Currently, "Geckos" can earn Tickets for the Store. They earn 3 tickets each time they visit and bonus tickets if they bring their Bible, memorize the memory verse, bring a friend, or have good behaviour (unfortunately Geckos lose tickets for poor behaviour). The last Wednesday of each month, they can take their tickets to buy items at the Store. Items in the store range from bouncy balls and water guns to Hotwheels packages, MP3 players and more big prizes.

There are many activities that occur during church time.   There are also many fun trips, like Pizza Parties at Pizza Hut and swimming days.