Monday, July 22, 2013

Dirt Day In Children's Church!

 
     Every month we try to have a special Sunday.  Yesterday was July's and we had Dirt Sunday.  They say kids learn more and retain it easier when they use more of their senses so I set out to see how many we could use.
     First we had our lesson, we talked about when God created the world and divided the dry land from the seas.  We talked about how much we need dirt to survive.  We need dirt for the trees which help with the oxygen we breathe, the plants we grow to eat and to enjoy.  I never knew how much we need dirt til I started preparing for this lesson, God knew and provided for us.  I bet you will look at dirt differently now too.
     Then we did a coloring picture and on the picture was a flower pot and in the top instead of just coloring the dirt brown we actually spread glue and put real dirt on it.  We passed the dirt around and each one felt it and smelled to see what it smelled like.  Next, we planted some flower seeds in some potting soil and they felt the difference and smelled to see how this special dirt was different from the dirt I had dug up outside.  Last and certainly the favorite we ate dirt.  Now before you spazz out it was crushed oreo cookies, chocolate pudding and gummy worms. 
     The kids seemed to really enjoy their day.  My only regret for the day is that I was so busy enjoying the day with the children that I got no pictures.  Next month is Sweet Sunday and I will come back to share it and I promise I will get pictures then. What do you think about dirt now?
 
 God bless,
Pat


Saturday, July 20, 2013

Bible Study----A review and link to download!



Women's Bible Study Review
     Today I will share some key points from the bible study and a link to where you can print the study if you would like to.  Julia also has more points on her blog if you would like to go there and check it out. 
     The points that stuck out to me are these....
     1) She was nameless
     2) The lady had a health problem
     3) She had done all she could, seen the doctors, spent money, tried everything
     4) She heard of Jesus
     5) She knew if she got close to Jesus she would be healed, great faith
     6) She went out and did what she had to so she could get close to Jesus
     7) She placed her faith in Jesus
     8) She was healed right away
     9) Jesus wanted her story shared
    10) Jesus is there waiting for us if we will reach out to Him
    11) We should share what God has done for us with others
     If you would like to print this study follow this link....
     I hope you have enjoyed this study as much as I have and thanks for following along with me.

God bless,
Pat

   
     
Bible Study Review Points:
  • The woman in our story is nameless.
  • The woman had a health problem.  An “issue of blood”.
  • The woman had seen lots of doctors.
  • The woman had endured lots of treatments.
  • She spent all her money on doctors and treatments.
  • Nothing helped this woman.
  • There was a crowd out that day the lady met Jesus.
  • The woman “heard” of Jesus and finally had hope.
  • Hearing of Jesus prompted this lady to action.
  • She had faith that if she could touch just the clothes of Jesus she would be healed.
  • She had complete faith.  She knew she would be made “whole”.
  • She had to get close to Jesus to put her faith into action.
  • She was healed right away.  It was immediate.
  • Jesus asked for a response from the woman.  “Who touched me?”
  • The woman shared before the people what Jesus had done for her.
  • Jesus will accept our truth as He did that for this woman.
  • Jesus called her “daughter”.  That’s personal.
  • Jesus will accept those who reach out to Him.
- See more at: http://www.made2bcreative.com/blog/?p=5815#sthash.wBS5lkLt.dpuf

Bible Study-----Day 4!

     Sorry here I am a day late again, yesterday was my youngest grands first birthday and I had them part of the day and then his party and the day slipped away before I got this posted.  I humbly apologize if anyone out there is reading this. 
     On the first 3 days we found out this lady was sick, she had done everything she could to get better, spent all her time, money and resources and then she heard of Jesus.  She had the faith and trust that if she could just get close to Jesus she could be healed.  She did all she could and she got close enough to touch the hem of Jesus" garment and she believed she would be healed and she was which brings us to today, our final day with her.
     Today is so exciting, we see she was healed and she didn't have to wait or do this or that, she was healed immediately, right away.  She felt it right away and so did Jesus, he knew that someone had touched him and been healed.  Jesus also wanted the crowd to know what had happened.  He wanted her story to be shared. If you have been saved, you have a story, do you share it with others?  Do you share what god has done for you?
     Questions for personal reflection.....
     1) Do you have a personal relationship with Jesus?
     2) If Jesus asked, "Where is your faith?" what would you say?
     3) When is the last time you shared your story of what God has done for you in a group setting?  With another individual on a personal level?
     4) Do your share your heart with Jesus in prayer on a regular basis?
     I hope you have enjoyed this study as much as I have.  In my next post I will share a review and also a link to where you can print the study off if you would like.

God bless,
Pat

Thursday, July 18, 2013

Bible Study---Day 3!

     Today is day 3 of the bible study and I am excited to learn more about this lady.  Today we learned she had great faith.  She knew if she but touched the garment of Jesus she would be healed.  Yet I am sure it was not easy for her to get to Jesus, she was sick with the issue of blood, she had spent all her money, she had to get through the crowd but she stepped out of her comfort zone and was determined to get to Jesus.
     How often do we not do something we feel led to do or are asked to do because we don't feel comfortable.  In not stepping out and doing as God asks or leads us to do we also may be missing out on blessings that God had for us.  She stepped out of her comfort zone and she was healed.  What could we receive if we stepped out?
     Questions for reflections----
     1) What about this woman's faith inspires you the most?
     2) Do you find it easy to step out of your comfort zone to put your faith into action?
     3) Do you think your faith is as strong as it could be?
     4) What is one thing you could do to build your faith that you are not doing now?
     Tomorrow is the last day of the study and I cannot wait to see how she ties this all together.  I hope you are enjoying this study as much as I am.
God bless,
Pat

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Bible Study Day 2

     Bible Study Day 2------
     Today we first learn that the lady had heard of Jesus.2nd she had a determination that even though she was sick she was going to get close to Jesus and lastly she had faith that if she could just get near and touch Jesus clothing she would be healed.
     Most of us have had some opportunity to hear of Jesus but how much determination do we have to get close to Him?  How strong is our faith?  Do we trust fully in Jesus or do we first try to fix it ourselves or take care of it?  How much better would we all be if we just reached out for Jesus?
     Questions for reflection----
     1) The people in todays scripture were waiting on Jesus and anticipating what He would say and do.  What about you?  Do you anticipate your time Bible reading and praying with Jesus? Do you anticipate how He can answer your prayers?
     2)Do you actively encourage others?
     3) How often do you tell others about Jesus so they can hear?
     4) In what ways has faith kept you focused?
     Whether you are facing a health issue or other problem or even if life is going along good for you, refelct on these verses and questions and see what God has to teach you.

God bless,
Pat
First a little review.  We have met the woman of our story and found out a few of the details that the Bible gives us.  We know that she wasn’t named in the passages, but only referred to as a “certain woman” or just “a woman”.   We know that she had a health issue which was an “issue of blood”, which was most likely a prolonged menstrual bleeding.  We found out that this had lasted “twelve years” for her. - See more at: http://www.made2bcreative.com/blog/?p=5634#sthash.AHqGDUrf.dpuf

Bible Study Day 1

     I saw a bible study for ladies and it was going to be four days only and I thought this would be a good start for me to try doing a bible study.  I was hoping to post here and let ya'll study along.  I did my study for yesterday but sadly did not get my post posted.  Please forgive me and here it is a day late.
     Scripture to study is this.....

Mark 5:24-34

24 And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.
25 And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,
26 And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,
27 When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.
28 For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.
29 And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.
30 And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes?
31 And his disciples said unto him, Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?
32 And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.
33 But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.
34 And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.
      Julia in her study talked about several things we could observe and learn from this lady.  She is not named in the bible but it says she had an issue of blood.  She was sick and she had tried everything and spent all her money trying to find answers.  She was at the end of her rope as we say but in her heart she knew if she could just get near Jesus and touch his clothes she could be healed and by her faith she was.
     I wonder how many around her even knew what she was going through?  Did anyone notice, did anyone care?  How many times do we go about our day and we are so focused on us?  Do we miss a lady that we could be a blessing to?  Do we miss a friend that just needs to know someone cares?
     At the end these questions were asked for us to reflect on....
Questions for Personal Reflection:
  • What details have you noticed about this woman so far?
  • Do you ever feel like no one understands you because they don’t know your circumstances and what is taking place in your personal life?
  • Do you think you judge people too quickly before you even know them well?
  • How do you deal with adversity in your life?
- See more at: http://www.made2bcreative.com/blog/?p=5537#sthash.HdLXdrGB.dpuf
     1) What details have you noticed about this lady so far?
     2) Do you ever feel no one understands you because they don't know your circumstances or what you are going through?
     3)Do you think you judge people too quickly before you even get to know them?
     4)How do you deal with adversity in your life?
     I hope you will read these verses and think on what you can learn from this "certain woman" and maybe think of your answers to these questions.  Feel free to join in the study at the site above or follow along here on my blog.

God bless,
Pat

Questions for Personal Reflection:
  • What details have you noticed about this woman so far?
  • Do you ever feel like no one understands you because they don’t know your circumstances and what is taking place in your personal life?
  • Do you think you judge people too quickly before you even know them well?
  • How do you deal with adversity in your life?
- See more at: http://www.made2bcreative.com/blog/?p=5537#sthash.HdLXdrGB.dpuf
“And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.  And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,  And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,  When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.  For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.  And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.  And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes?  And his disciples said unto him,  Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?  And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.   But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.  And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.”   Mark 5:24-34  (KJV) - See more at: http://www.made2bcreative.com/blog/?p=5537#sthash.HdLXdrGB.dpuf
“And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.  And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,  And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,  When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.  For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.  And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.  And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes?  And his disciples said unto him,  Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?  And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.   But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.  And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.”   Mark 5:24-34  (KJV) - See more at: http://www.made2bcreative.com/blog/?p=5537#sthash.HdLXdrGB.dpuf
“And Jesus went with him; and much people followed him, and thronged him.  And a certain woman, which had an issue of blood twelve years,  And had suffered many things of many physicians, and had spent all that she had, and was nothing bettered, but rather grew worse,  When she had heard of Jesus, came in the press behind, and touched his garment.  For she said, If I may touch but his clothes, I shall be whole.  And straightway the fountain of her blood was dried up; and she felt in her body that she was healed of that plague.  And Jesus, immediately knowing in himself that virtue had gone out of him, turned him about in the press, and said, Who touched my clothes?  And his disciples said unto him,  Thou seest the multitude thronging thee, and sayest thou, Who touched me?  And he looked round about to see her that had done this thing.   But the woman fearing and trembling, knowing what was done in her, came and fell down before him, and told him all the truth.  And he said unto her, Daughter, thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace, and be whole of thy plague.”   Mark 5:24-34  (KJV) - See more at: http://www.made2bcreative.com/blog/?p=5537#sthash.HdLXdrGB.dpuf

Monday, July 15, 2013

With A Touch-Online Ladies Bible Study!

 
     I will be participating in this online bible study for ladies this week.    It's called, "With a Touch" concerning the woman in Mark 5 and Luke 8. It only last four days so it is totally doable.
     I will be blogging here each day starting tomorrow about the study.  If you would like to join in then go to Julia's blog above.  If you just want to follow along with me I would love to see you back here each day.  At the end of the week you will also have the option to print it out and she may have some other goodies available also.
     I use lots of Julia's materials in my ministries at church so even if you don't do the bible study you should really check out her site at http://juliabettencourt.com/
    Hope to see you back here tomorrow and prayerfully we will all grow in Christ as ladies.
 
God bless,
Pat



Tuesday, July 9, 2013

Random thoughts!

 

 
     God has been talking to me about some things and I thought that I would share them with ya'll.  I know this is not new but it is one of those thoughts that bears repeating.  It is "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you."  It does not say do unto them what they will do to you but what you would want them to do.  If you use others, treat them with disrespect or lie to them, how do you think they are going to treat you,  But more than that, if they ask you to do something for them or spend time with them etc and you are always too busy or just can't for whatever lame excuse how long do you think they are going to keep asking or what do you think they are going to say when you need them to do something for you?
 
     Another is bless and be blessed.  Again I know you know this but just sharing a reminder.  When you bless someone they might not can bless you in return and you should not be looking for them to.  If you bless someone just to be a blessing then God will bless you in return.  Some people say well I never get blessed in return, maybe you are missing the blessings.  Maybe your blessing was someone letting you go ahead of you in line when you are in a hurry, maybe they held the door open when your hands were full or they let you turn at that light that changes in a second in the turn lane.  Not all blessings are huge but they are blessings.  Take a few moments and see how many times you are blessed.  One thing I am learning is just don't look for them, just do for others, getting to do for someone else should bless your heart in itself. 
      These are just a couple of random thoughts God has been showing me.....I hope they are a blessing to you.  Go out and see whose life you can change today, it might just be your own.
God bless,
Pat
 



Friday, July 5, 2013

Food, family and fireworks 2013

     What did you and yours do on the 4th?  I spent much of the day with family.  Anytime I can spend time with family it is a good time. 
    
    Part of the day was spent watching the grands play in their pools.......

     We also had a cook out and Jonathan grilled the meat and some veggies.  We also had potato salad which they devoured so fast I never got a picture of it........
     Then to wind down and end the day on a good note we went to a neighboring town to watch the fireworks.  Everyone enjoyed it, well Jet slept through it but the rest were having a blast.
     All in all it was a good day and I am so blessed to have gotten to spend it with the ones I love!  I hope your day was as wonderful as mine was!

God bless,
Pat

 






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