American Dreams 1 (Money, Sex and Power)
God Loves Sex and So Should We!
Reading for the Week of May 16-22
Day 1- Ecclesiastes 7 and Romans 1
Day 2- Ecclesiastes 8
Day 3- Ecclesiastes 9 and Matthew 5:27-30
Day 4- Ecclesiastes 10
Day 5- Ecclesiastes 11 and 1 Peter 4:2-4
Day 6- Ecclesiastes 12
Bonus- Judges 13-16
Memorize/Reflect- “Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins people commit are outside their bodies, but those who sin sexually sin against their own bodies.” (1 Corinthians 6:18, TNIV)
Reflection- Where have I crossed boundaries with my own sexuality? How can I repent of these, confess them, and live in a new and God-honoring way?
Discussion- What can Christians do to protect ourselves from the lies and dangerous invitations the world offers to us in the area of sexual immorality?
Prayer Direction- Ask God to help you live in holiness. Pray for power to resist sexual temptation and for humility to get help where you need it.
“Live It!” Challenge- Do a one or two day fast from TV, Movies, or any other source of sexually confused messages. During this time, pray for a fresh new sensitivity to the mixed-up messages coming through the media. When you go back to viewing these things, ask God to help you discern what is unhealthy and avoid it.
May Prayer Focus: Continue developing a habit of writing a prayer journal.
April-June: Continue the practice of Silence. This week try a silent retreat for a full hour.
Resources in the Shoreline Bookstore
Real Questions, Real Answers About Sex, Louis McBurney and Sacred Influence, Gary Thomas.
American Dreams 1 (Money, Sex and Power)
God Loves Sex and So Should We!
Reading for the Week of May 16-22
Day 1- Ecclesiastes 7 and Romans 1
Day 2- Ecclesiastes 8
Day 3- Ecclesiastes 9 and Matthew 5:27-30
Day 4- Ecclesiastes 10
Day 5- Ecclesiastes 11 and 1 Peter 4:2-4
Day 6- Ecclesiastes 12
Bonus- Judges 13-16
Memorize/Reflect- “Flee from sexual immorality. All other sins people commit are outside their bodies, but those who sin sexually sin against their own bodies.” (1 Corinthians 6:18, TNIV)
Reflection- Where have I crossed boundaries with my own sexuality? How can I repent of these, confess them, and live in a new and God-honoring way?
Discussion- What can Christians do to protect ourselves from the lies and dangerous invitations the world offers to us in the area of sexual immorality?
Prayer Direction- Ask God to help you live in holiness. Pray for power to resist sexual temptation and for humility to get help where you need it.
“Live It!” Challenge- Do a one or two day fast from TV, Movies, or any other source of sexually confused messages. During this time, pray for a fresh new sensitivity to the mixed-up messages coming through the media. When you go back to viewing these things, ask God to help you discern what is unhealthy and avoid it.
May Prayer Focus: Continue developing a habit of writing a prayer journal.
April-June: Continue the practice of Silence. This week try a silent retreat for a full hour.
Resources in the Shoreline Bookstore
Real Questions, Real Answers About Sex, Louis McBurney and Sacred Influence, Gary Thomas.
Thank you so much to all of you who participated in Saturday’s Rebuilding Together. The future transitional house is in good shape after volunteers spent their Saturday making major house improvements. We had so many working hands and feet that made this project a reality. A special thank you to Chris Larson who coordinated this project. You are such a valuable part of this community! Thank you!
This Weekend:
Convalescent Home Visit 5.15.10
Come share your time at the Convalescent Home Visit this Saturday, May 15th, 2010. Join us at he Monterey Pines Convalescent Home located at 1501 Skyline Drive in Monterey from 9:45-11:30a.m.
Women’s Shelter Visit 5.16.10
Sunday evening, May 16, 2010, we have our Women’s Shelter Visit from 7-8:30pm. Come and bless these women with encouraging words and love. See you there!
Save The Date!
Community Outreach Unleashed 5.23.10
You don’t want to miss this one! Join us in an innovative brainstorming session on May 23rd from 1-5p.m. Bring your ideas and help us find the needs of our community. Pastor Kevin Harney, Dennis McFadden, Ben Spangler and Andrew Manies will share their vision and guide us through this fun and interactive session. Lunch will be provided!
Coming Soon!
2010 Backpack Drive
The 2010 Backpack Drive May 23rd – July 4th. We will be collecting backpacks and school supplies to help underprivileged children in Monterey County go back to school prepared. Keep posted for further details!
Stop by the Community Outreach booth this Sunday to learn more about these and other exciting opportunities to serve. Questions? Contact Erica Alvarado, at 831.655.0100, x338 or Deb Federico at 831.655.0100, x312.
Thank you so much to all of you who participated in Saturday’s Rebuilding Together. The future transitional house is in good shape after volunteers spent their Saturday making major house improvements. We had so many working hands and feet that made this project a reality. A special thank you to Chris Larson who coordinated this project. You are such a valuable part of this community! Thank you!
This Weekend:
Convalescent Home Visit 5.15.10
Come share your time at the Convalescent Home Visit this Saturday, May 15th, 2010. Join us at he Monterey Pines Convalescent Home located at 1501 Skyline Drive in Monterey from 9:45-11:30a.m.
Women’s Shelter Visit 5.16.10
Sunday evening, May 16, 2010, we have our Women’s Shelter Visit from 7-8:30pm. Come and bless these women with encouraging words and love. See you there!
Save The Date!
Community Outreach Unleashed 5.23.10
You don’t want to miss this one! Join us in an innovative brainstorming session on May 23rd from 1-5p.m. Bring your ideas and help us find the needs of our community. Pastor Kevin Harney, Dennis McFadden, Ben Spangler and Andrew Manies will share their vision and guide us through this fun and interactive session. Lunch will be provided!
Coming Soon!
2010 Backpack Drive
The 2010 Backpack Drive May 23rd – July 4th. We will be collecting backpacks and school supplies to help underprivileged children in Monterey County go back to school prepared. Keep posted for further details!
Stop by the Community Outreach booth this Sunday to learn more about these and other exciting opportunities to serve. Questions? Contact Erica Alvarado, at 831.655.0100, x338 or Deb Federico at 831.655.0100, x312.
Join us for N.O.W – Night of Worship on May 19th at 6:30 p.m. This monthly worship service will help you to take your faith further. Pastor Kevin Harney’s topic is “Let the Church be the Church: We are Living Stones in a Holy Temple.”
Join us for N.O.W – Night of Worship on May 19th at 6:30 p.m. This monthly worship service will help you to take your faith further. Pastor Kevin Harney’s topic is “Let the Church be the Church: We are Living Stones in a Holy Temple.”
Try singing in the now forming Men’s Gospel Choir! Under the direction of Abraham Wilson auditions will soon be announced for those who want to express their heart and soul through great Gospel singing. The choir will be comprised of men only and will showcase traditional Gospel music. Stay tuned!
Try singing in the now forming Men’s Gospel Choir! Under the direction of Abraham Wilson auditions will soon be announced for those who want to express their heart and soul through great Gospel singing. The choir will be comprised of men only and will showcase traditional Gospel music. Stay tuned!
This just in: Shoreline is going to assist the construction of a new road at the school in Pixabaj Guatemala. In the third world building a new road is a massive undertaking of planning, labor and stress. Without the capabilities we enjoy here in the US, workers must be creative, flexible and have great stamina. Having a good road up to the school will change everything in terms of what can be supplied, how to plan expansion and exploring God’s vision for the future of Pixabaj and villages like it.
This just in: Shoreline is going to assist the construction of a new road at the school in Pixabaj Guatemala. In the third world building a new road is a massive undertaking of planning, labor and stress. Without the capabilities we enjoy here in the US, workers must be creative, flexible and have great stamina. Having a good road up to the school will change everything in terms of what can be supplied, how to plan expansion and exploring God’s vision for the future of Pixabaj and villages like it.
