CM Update 4/18/10

1 Samuel 14:28 -- Then one of the people said, "Your father strictly charged the people with an oath, saying, 'Cursed be the man who eats food this day.'" And the people were faint.

The section containing this verse is labeled in my Bible as "Saul's Rash Vow". Rash words or actions are usually a result of over self-confidence, lacking prayer and wisdom, and resulting in unnecessary harm. Sunday morning, after reading this chapter, I prayed to the Lord, asking Him to keep me from ever having a rash heart. Little did I know (but oh, how He did) that I would need His help in this area that very morning.

Due to a teacher's absence, I had to do some last minute teaching for the 4yrs-K class. Worried at first over the last minute prep, I began to review the lesson and craft for the class. Praise the Lord, I was able to find a craft I could handle quickly, put together the flannel board pieces, and prep the teaching with some time to spare. At about 8:20am after gathering everything together, I stated in my heart, "I got this, no problem!". Within seconds I found myself on my knees on the classroom floor repenting from such a rash statement.

We must remember to never be rash in our teaching of God's word to the children. No matter how well we know the story, how simple a truth we are communicating, or how young the kids, without prayer and the power of the Holy Spirit in our class, our children will grow faint in the Lord. Praise the Lord for the word of God that keeps us on the straight and narrow!

Oh, and by the way, the Lord was good and the class went great!

In the Grace of Christ,
Pastor Alan

Discussion Point

What has been a good reminder to you this week from God's word?

Weekly Updates:

• Remember to help the parents understand what you have taught the children in their classes. This is very important.
  
• Mark your calendars for our CM One Day Conference...this is a great time of refreshing and training!
• Praise the Lord for raising up teachers for the summer! We have a few needs left if anyone is interested or knows anyone who might be.
  

Upcoming Events:

1. One Day CM Conference - Saturday, April 24th (9:00 - 3:00pm)
2. CM Orientation - Thursday, April 29th (6:30 - 8:30pm)
   
3. CM Gone Fishing - Saturday, May 15th (9:30 - 4:30pm)