CM Update for 4/5/09

Zephaniah 3:17 - The LORD your God in your midst, the Mighty One, will save; He will rejoice over you with gladness, He will quiet you with His love, He will rejoice over you with singing.

This is currently my favorite verse in the Bible. It is so good to know that God loves me so much that He protects, rejoices, sings, and quiets me. How can it be that one who knows every part of me loves me that greatly? Thank you Father for Your love and acceptance.

In Jesus,
Phil

Weekly Updates:

• Thank you to all who attended Equipping for Ministry. Here are a few notes:

1. All future CM meetings will have sign ups so we can manage the food costs. You can sign up by sending me an e-mail or giving me a note.
2. We reviewed the priority that God puts on kids and the work we are doing. Look up Matt 10:42, Matt 18:1-6, Matt 18:14, Mar 9:42, and Luk 17:2.
3. We talked about the importance of being a support to parents. Parents: Exodus 12:26-27 Deuteronomy 4:9-10 Deuteronomy 6:4-9 Deuteronomy 11:18-27 Deuteronomy 32:44-47 Proverbs 22:6, 15 Proverbs 23:13-14 Proverbs 29:17 Fathers: Psalms 78:3-8 Proverbs 3:12 Proverbs 13:24 Proverbs 19:18 Proverbs 23:24 Isaiah 38:19 Malachi 4:5&6 Ephesians 6:4 I Timothy 3:4-5 Mothers: Proverbs 14:1 Proverbs 31:27-30 Titus 2:4-5.
4. Because of the importance of the parents in the life of the child, we must make a great effort to explain to them what we are teaching them in their classes and give them tools to teach their children.
   

• Next up is our annual CM Conference. This is very important for all. Pastor Ron will be sharing with us along with a number of workshops to help you grow in ministering. The cost is $5 for a continental breakfast and lunch.
  

Upcoming Events

1. Remembering Jesus' Path to the Cross - Good Friday, April 10th (7 to 8:30pm)
   
2. Skate Extravaganza - Sunday, April 26th (2:30 to 5:00pm)
   
3. Annual All Day CM Conference - Saturday, May 2nd (9:30 to 4:00pm)