PASSING THE BATON: GOLD MEDAL RELATIONSHIPS 4
How to Become a Great Friend
Reading for the Week of Feb. 28- March 6
Day 1- John 8
Day 2- John 10
Day 3- John 15
Day 4- John 3
Day 5- John 4
Day 6- John 6
Bonus- 1 Samuel 18-23 (The friendship of David and Jonathan)
Memorize/Reflect- “A friend love at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” (Proverbs 17:17)
Reflection- Who has been a close and valued friend in your life and what characteristics marked this person’s life? How can you grow these qualities in your friendships?
Discussion- What strengthens a friendship and what breaks it down? How can you avoid the kinds of behaviors that damage friendships?
Prayer Direction- Pray that Jesus will be your closest friend and that His presence in your life will make you a great friend to others.
“Live It!” Challenge- Get together with a close friend and tell them what their friendship means to you and how God has used them in your life!
March Prayer Focus: Praying in Power. Take time to read 2 Corinthians 10:3-6. Identify places you believe Satan has strongholds and a foothold in your life, home, community, our nation, and the world. Begin praying, in the power of Jesus’ Name, against these things.
January-March: You are starting the final month of our fasting focus. What can you give up this month that would drive you to prayer and make you hunger more for God?
Resources in the Shoreline Bookstore
Be sure to check out some of the featured resources at the Shoreline books store. Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas, Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas, Fit to be Tied by Bill Hybels, Seismic Shifts by Kevin Harney (Chapters 10-12).
PASSING THE BATON: GOLD MEDAL RELATIONSHIPS 4
How to Become a Great Friend
Reading for the Week of Feb. 28- March 6
Day 1- John 8
Day 2- John 10
Day 3- John 15
Day 4- John 3
Day 5- John 4
Day 6- John 6
Bonus- 1 Samuel 18-23 (The friendship of David and Jonathan)
Memorize/Reflect- “A friend love at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.” (Proverbs 17:17)
Reflection- Who has been a close and valued friend in your life and what characteristics marked this person’s life? How can you grow these qualities in your friendships?
Discussion- What strengthens a friendship and what breaks it down? How can you avoid the kinds of behaviors that damage friendships?
Prayer Direction- Pray that Jesus will be your closest friend and that His presence in your life will make you a great friend to others.
“Live It!” Challenge- Get together with a close friend and tell them what their friendship means to you and how God has used them in your life!
March Prayer Focus: Praying in Power. Take time to read 2 Corinthians 10:3-6. Identify places you believe Satan has strongholds and a foothold in your life, home, community, our nation, and the world. Begin praying, in the power of Jesus’ Name, against these things.
January-March: You are starting the final month of our fasting focus. What can you give up this month that would drive you to prayer and make you hunger more for God?
Resources in the Shoreline Bookstore
Be sure to check out some of the featured resources at the Shoreline books store. Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas, Sacred Parenting by Gary Thomas, Fit to be Tied by Bill Hybels, Seismic Shifts by Kevin Harney (Chapters 10-12).
February 26, 2010
Bad Attitudes Come In Three Arenas
A bad attitude is a challenge to family life and frustrates many a parent. Furthermore, if children don’t learn how to deal with their attitude, they grow up to be adults with bad attitudes. One way to help children overcome a bad attitude is to take it apart and help them deal with it in smaller pieces. Children are tempted to have a bad attitude in three prominent areas: when given an instruction, when corrected, and when given a “no” answer. One mom put a sign up in her kitchen listing those three areas with the heading, “Three opportunities for a good attitude.” Take time to talk about attitude with your children. Discuss the importance and benefits of a good attitude. Help your children understand these three areas and even warn your child when one of them is coming. Coach your children to have a better response. The next time your child demonstrates a bad attitude, don’t just point out the negative but teach how to respond rightly. When given an instruction, a child might say, “Okay Mom,” in a pleasant tone of voice. When corrected, it would be helpful to say, “I’m sorry.” When receiving a “no” answer, children might say to themselves, “Okay, maybe another time.” A bad attitude is often a sign of an angry spirit and the groaning, rolled eyes, sarcasm, stomping feet, or disgusted look are all attempts to communicate dissatisfaction with the situation. Gently point out these bad habits and help your children to practice better responses. Be careful of your own harshness in the process and look for ways to break the problem down into manageable pieces.
February 26, 2010
Bad Attitudes Come In Three Arenas
A bad attitude is a challenge to family life and frustrates many a parent. Furthermore, if children don’t learn how to deal with their attitude, they grow up to be adults with bad attitudes. One way to help children overcome a bad attitude is to take it apart and help them deal with it in smaller pieces. Children are tempted to have a bad attitude in three prominent areas: when given an instruction, when corrected, and when given a “no” answer. One mom put a sign up in her kitchen listing those three areas with the heading, “Three opportunities for a good attitude.” Take time to talk about attitude with your children. Discuss the importance and benefits of a good attitude. Help your children understand these three areas and even warn your child when one of them is coming. Coach your children to have a better response. The next time your child demonstrates a bad attitude, don’t just point out the negative but teach how to respond rightly. When given an instruction, a child might say, “Okay Mom,” in a pleasant tone of voice. When corrected, it would be helpful to say, “I’m sorry.” When receiving a “no” answer, children might say to themselves, “Okay, maybe another time.” A bad attitude is often a sign of an angry spirit and the groaning, rolled eyes, sarcasm, stomping feet, or disgusted look are all attempts to communicate dissatisfaction with the situation. Gently point out these bad habits and help your children to practice better responses. Be careful of your own harshness in the process and look for ways to break the problem down into manageable pieces.
Do you have the gifts of encouragement and compassion for others? If so, the Greeter Ministry is for you! Come join us on Sunday, March 14th at 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Center for a time of learning and fun! This event will provide you with information about the Greeter Ministry, a chance to meet the leadership and a tour of the facilities. Don’t miss out on YOUR opportunity to become a part of this growing and dynamic team. Childcare is provided so long as you sign up by March 7th. For more information, email connections@shorelinechurch.org
Do you have the gifts of encouragement and compassion for others? If so, the Greeter Ministry is for you! Come join us on Sunday, March 14th at 1 p.m. in the Fellowship Center for a time of learning and fun! This event will provide you with information about the Greeter Ministry, a chance to meet the leadership and a tour of the facilities. Don’t miss out on YOUR opportunity to become a part of this growing and dynamic team. Childcare is provided so long as you sign up by March 7th. For more information, email connections@shorelinechurch.org
Wildwood is Hume Lake’s discipleship camp for students who wish to push themselves beyond the familiar into a world of exceptional devotion to God. Wildwood’s philosophy of stripping away the layers of falsehood and distraction is evidenced in daily interactions and candid discussions about student’s lives, struggles, and answering God’s call for deeper devotion to Him. Set in the back forests of Hume’s property, Wildwood emphasizes overcoming obstacles and learning to discipline oneself in response to the challenges of life.
We will be taking 10 students and 2 leaders up to Hume for a week that they will never forget! Camp is June 13-19, the week right before all of high school group heads to Ponderosa. The cost of camp is $330/camper, but in an effort to reduce cost out of pocket, we will be fund raising through various means.
If you would like more information about Hume Lake check out their website at www.humelake.org or contact Stephen Medina.
Wildwood is Hume Lake’s discipleship camp for students who wish to push themselves beyond the familiar into a world of exceptional devotion to God. Wildwood’s philosophy of stripping away the layers of falsehood and distraction is evidenced in daily interactions and candid discussions about student’s lives, struggles, and answering God’s call for deeper devotion to Him. Set in the back forests of Hume’s property, Wildwood emphasizes overcoming obstacles and learning to discipline oneself in response to the challenges of life.
We will be taking 10 students and 2 leaders up to Hume for a week that they will never forget! Camp is June 13-19, the week right before all of high school group heads to Ponderosa. The cost of camp is $330/camper, but in an effort to reduce cost out of pocket, we will be fund raising through various means.
If you would like more information about Hume Lake check out their website at www.humelake.org or contact Stephen Medina.
Coming Soon…
At the beginning of March we will begin the process of upgrading our aging sound system.
After much thought and prayer CCI Solutions has been selected for this job.
As the process continues please pray for smooth installation and safety for all involved.
If you are interested in helping and have any of the following skills please contact me.
-Electrician
-Carpentry
-Contractor
Our system will consist of
6 L-Acoustic SB28 Subwoofers
4 L-Acoustic Kilo LF Extension
12 L-Acoustic Kiva Compact Line Array
4 L-Acoustic 12-XTi
2 L-Acoustic LA4 Amplifier Network Controller
2 L-Acoustic LA8 Amplifier Network Controller
As well as Acoustic Absorption and Acoustic Diffusion for proper room treatment.
If you have any questions about the New System or would like to get involved with Shoreline Production
Please Contact me here
-Huey
Coming Soon…
At the beginning of March we will begin the process of upgrading our aging sound system.
After much thought and prayer CCI Solutions has been selected for this job.
As the process continues please pray for smooth installation and safety for all involved.
If you are interested in helping and have any of the following skills please contact me.
-Electrician
-Carpentry
-Contractor
Our system will consist of
6 L-Acoustic SB28 Subwoofers
4 L-Acoustic Kilo LF Extension
12 L-Acoustic Kiva Compact Line Array
4 L-Acoustic 12-XTi
2 L-Acoustic LA4 Amplifier Network Controller
2 L-Acoustic LA8 Amplifier Network Controller
As well as Acoustic Absorption and Acoustic Diffusion for proper room treatment.
If you have any questions about the New System or would like to get involved with Shoreline Production
Please Contact me here
-Huey
