Source SM Recap: Volume #6
Teaching Series: “Doin Work”
Main Teaching point: Man looks on the outward, but God looks at the heart.
Length of service: 60 minutes. We combined our group in one for a unified worship experience. We have small groups immediately after the teaching and response.
Message Explanation: In today's culture, we treat people differently as if some are more important than others. James says we cannot make these distinctions in our mind. “My dear brothers and sisters, how can you claim to have faith in our glorious Lord Jesus Christ if you favor some people over others?" For example, suppose someone comes into your meeting dressed in fancy clothes and expensive jewelry, and another comes in who is poor and dressed in dirty clothes. If you give special attention and a good seat to the rich person, but you say to the poor one, “You can stand over there, or else sit on the floor”—well, doesn’t this discrimination show that your judgments are guided by evil motives? James 2:1-4.
As a student ministry, we are to accept each person the same because of Jesus’ love for them. The heartbeat of Source student ministry is to see people through the eyes of Jesus.
Element of fun: We played a large group game called, "Stand off." This involves two people standing toe-to-toe with palms together (do not interlock fingers). At a signal each tries to make his or her opponent lose balance. The first to move either foot or to touch the other at all loses.
Music Set: Search My Heart, Waiting, Our God, One Thing Remains (closing). One of our students (Ashton) led the student band and did an awesome job!
Favorite Moment: Celebrating with students who were baptized this past Sunday morning! It was great to sense the excitement for what God has in store for the future of the ministry at Church @ The Springs!
Next on July 8th: We continue the final week of our series through the book of James titled, “Taming the Beast!”
Doin Work Series: Week 4
Main Point: Show your faith by helping someone in need.
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Main Teaching point: Show your faith by helping someone in need.
Message Explanation: “What good is it, dear brothers and sisters, if you say you have faith but don’t show it by your actions?” James 2:14. The big question for the night was, “If you were put on trial for being a Christian, would there be enough evidence to convict you?” Sometimes we know just the right “Christian” thing to say, don’t we? Our prayers sound fancy, but they lack a humble heart. We wear the Christian T-shirts that says, “Jesus is my homeboy” or “God answers Knee-mail!” Maybe even a Jesus fish on your bumper. What are we doing to show our faith to people in need? We learned that we cannot earn salvation (Ephesians 2:8-10). We are not saved by good works but saved FOR good works! If you are a follower of Christ, it should completely obvious! Students were encouraged to find practical ways to serve others this week!
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I enjoy learning the meaning of names. What is in a name? Have you ever wondered what your name means?
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In today's culture, it seems that people pick names based upon popularity or style. Some names are chosen to be original while others choose a name based upon a family name sake.
In biblical times, a person's name was their identification. A namesake was given to help direct a person's life in who they would become and emulate. A name signifies a person's identity and belonging.
We pray that Micah will find his identity in Jesus Christ.
Name: Micah Jordan Robinson
Origin: Hebrew
Meaning: Who is like God, Gift from God.
Micah is a gift from God. We prayed over a year to become pregnant. We are grateful that God has entrusted us with Micah. My prayer is that he will experience the love of Christ as he grows up. I've heard a lot of comments about how we will lose sleep and that life will never be the same. I am thankful that God gave Micah to us. What matters most in life always takes hard work and dedication. I'm nervous about being a Dad but I know that if I can be half the man my Dad was (Jimmy Robinson) to me, it will go well!
Micah's middle name, Jordan is a namesake to honor the life and legacy of my younger brother. I look forward to telling Micah about his uncle Jordan and how he lived for the glory of Jesus.
We are looking forward to his arrival in early September! Thank you for praying for him to grow healthy!