As we head back into our exploration of The Story, this Sunday kicks off a five-week series with a decidedly western theme. Pastor Kevin has us looking at the era of the kings of Judah and Israel through the lens of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. You’re invited to wear your western duds and mosey on in to join us.
Also, this week FIRST GRADE PARENTS are invited to attend Anchor Bay with their child as we encourage parents to get a first-hand feel at what Sunday mornings are like. You’ll be joining us for worship and lesson and small group time with your child’s Crew Leader. We’ll follow after with a week for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th/5th grade families.
First up is FIRST GRADE PARENTS.
As we head back into our exploration of The Story, this Sunday kicks off a five-week series with a decidedly western theme. Pastor Kevin has us looking at the era of the kings of Judah and Israel through the lens of The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly. You’re invited to wear your western duds and mosey on in to join us.
Also, this week FIRST GRADE PARENTS are invited to attend Anchor Bay with their child as we encourage parents to get a first-hand feel at what Sunday mornings are like. You’ll be joining us for worship and lesson and small group time with your child’s Crew Leader. We’ll follow after with a week for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th/5th grade families.
First up is FIRST GRADE PARENTS.
In the old West there always seemed to be different characters that could be called, “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.” At Shoreline Community Church we will gather to watch an even older drama unfold…the time of the ancient Kings of Israel. This was also a time of “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.” These colorful leaders ranged from very evil and malevolent to very good and gracious. Some were faithful and others were rebellious toward God. As we look at their lives we will discover that each one of us can make choices and live in ways that are good, bad, and ugly. We will hear the invitation from God to follow Him and become the good people he wants us to be. We will also learn about the grace of God that can take the “Bad,” and “Ugly” and make them clean, beautiful, and good!
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In the old West there always seemed to be different characters that could be called, “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.” At Shoreline Community Church we will gather to watch an even older drama unfold…the time of the ancient Kings of Israel. This was also a time of “The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly.” These colorful leaders ranged from very evil and malevolent to very good and gracious. Some were faithful and others were rebellious toward God. As we look at their lives we will discover that each one of us can make choices and live in ways that are good, bad, and ugly. We will hear the invitation from God to follow Him and become the good people he wants us to be. We will also learn about the grace of God that can take the “Bad,” and “Ugly” and make them clean, beautiful, and good!
WATCH THE TRAILER HERE!
Online Extras:
- Desktop Wallpaper
- iPhone Wallpaper
- Facebook Timeline Header
Please join Rebuilding Together and Community Outreach on Saturday May 5th from 9-2 p.m. to help bless an 83 year old veteran and his 79 year old wife with dementia. Their home is on Main Street in Castroville and needs a number of things to help make it safe for them to live in. A few of the things it needs are painting, work on the front door that has a one inch gap at the bottom, the floor under the toilet is sinking and a handicap-accessible toilet. There will also be some cleaning and yard work needed.
We will start the day with bagels and donuts, and then on to work with a break for lunch, which will be provided.
So, if you can swing a hammer, paint or just clean, please consider helping and sign up at the Connection Center or at the Community Outreach Booth. Questions? Contact Chris Larson.
Thank you for having a heart like Jesus!
“Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”
James 2:15-17 (NIV)
Please join Rebuilding Together and Community Outreach on Saturday May 5th from 9-2 p.m. to help bless an 83 year old veteran and his 79 year old wife with dementia. Their home is on Main Street in Castroville and needs a number of things to help make it safe for them to live in. A few of the things it needs are painting, work on the front door that has a one inch gap at the bottom, the floor under the toilet is sinking and a handicap-accessible toilet. There will also be some cleaning and yard work needed.
We will start the day with bagels and donuts, and then on to work with a break for lunch, which will be provided.
So, if you can swing a hammer, paint or just clean, please consider helping and sign up at the Connection Center or at the Community Outreach Booth. Questions? Contact Chris Larson.
Thank you for having a heart like Jesus!
“Suppose a brother or sister is without clothes and daily food. If one of you says to him, “Go, I wish you well; keep warm and well fed,” but does nothing about his physical needs, what good is it? In the same way, faith by itself, if it is not accompanied by action, is dead.”
James 2:15-17 (NIV)
The Story Reading
Sunday- The Story (pgs. 129-131)
Monday- The Story (pgs. 131-134)
Tuesday- The Story (pgs.134-138)
Wednesday- The Story (pgs. 138-141)
Thursday- The Story (pgs. 141-143)
Friday- 1 Samuel 15
Saturday- 1 Samuel 16
Bible in a Year (Chronological Reading)
Sunday- 1 Samuel 1-3
Monday- 1 Samuel 4-8
Tuesday- 1 Samuel 9-12
Wednesday- 1 Samuel 13-14
Thursday- 1 Samuel 15-17
Friday- 1 Samuel 18-20; Psalm 11; Psalm 59
Saturday- 1 Samuel 21-24
Memorize/Reflect: “When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” (John 19:30)
Personal Reflection: What did Jesus do to make forgiveness of sins possible for you? How has the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus impacted human history?
Discussion: When Jesus said, “It is finished” he was declaring that the price for sins was paid and forgiveness could be offered to all who would receive His gift of grace. When did you receive the forgiveness of Jesus and how did you first hear the message of His grace and love? If you have not yet received God’s forgiveness, what is standing in the way?
Prayer Direction: Identify areas of sin and temptation that still linger in your life and offer them to God, one by one. Thank Jesus for the cross and empty tomb and acknowledge that you are no longer under the judgment of sin or a slave to temptation. Then, pray for power to resist the enticements of the enemy and strength to live in a way that honors and brings joy to the heart of God.
“Live It!” Challenge: Identify an area of temptation and struggle that seems to come up again and again in your life. Find one or two trusted Christian friends and tell them about your struggle. Ask them to pray for you and to keep you accountable to specific goals and boundaries you have set.
Monthly Prayer Focus: This Easter season we will focus on praying for the power of the risen Jesus to be alive in the lives of people we care about. This week, please pray for the glory and presence of the risen Christ to be experienced by Christians in parts of the world where there is persecution and oppression.
Extra Resources for this week: Buy a copy of The Story in the Shoreline lobby. You also might want to consider buying a study Bible. We also have several great children’s storybooks you might want to read with your children or grandchildren. If you want to go deeper, read: Exploring The Story, by Adam Barr.
Small Group Resources for this week: The Story Small Groups will start up again in a week. The next session will be: Standing Tall, Falling Hard, Chapter 10 of The Story and the Small Group Guide.
The Story Reading
Sunday- The Story (pgs. 129-131)
Monday- The Story (pgs. 131-134)
Tuesday- The Story (pgs.134-138)
Wednesday- The Story (pgs. 138-141)
Thursday- The Story (pgs. 141-143)
Friday- 1 Samuel 15
Saturday- 1 Samuel 16
Bible in a Year (Chronological Reading)
Sunday- 1 Samuel 1-3
Monday- 1 Samuel 4-8
Tuesday- 1 Samuel 9-12
Wednesday- 1 Samuel 13-14
Thursday- 1 Samuel 15-17
Friday- 1 Samuel 18-20; Psalm 11; Psalm 59
Saturday- 1 Samuel 21-24
Memorize/Reflect: “When he had received the drink, Jesus said, “It is finished.” With that, he bowed his head and gave up his spirit.” (John 19:30)
Personal Reflection: What did Jesus do to make forgiveness of sins possible for you? How has the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus impacted human history?
Discussion: When Jesus said, “It is finished” he was declaring that the price for sins was paid and forgiveness could be offered to all who would receive His gift of grace. When did you receive the forgiveness of Jesus and how did you first hear the message of His grace and love? If you have not yet received God’s forgiveness, what is standing in the way?
Prayer Direction: Identify areas of sin and temptation that still linger in your life and offer them to God, one by one. Thank Jesus for the cross and empty tomb and acknowledge that you are no longer under the judgment of sin or a slave to temptation. Then, pray for power to resist the enticements of the enemy and strength to live in a way that honors and brings joy to the heart of God.
“Live It!” Challenge: Identify an area of temptation and struggle that seems to come up again and again in your life. Find one or two trusted Christian friends and tell them about your struggle. Ask them to pray for you and to keep you accountable to specific goals and boundaries you have set.
Monthly Prayer Focus: This Easter season we will focus on praying for the power of the risen Jesus to be alive in the lives of people we care about. This week, please pray for the glory and presence of the risen Christ to be experienced by Christians in parts of the world where there is persecution and oppression.
Extra Resources for this week: Buy a copy of The Story in the Shoreline lobby. You also might want to consider buying a study Bible. We also have several great children’s storybooks you might want to read with your children or grandchildren. If you want to go deeper, read: Exploring The Story, by Adam Barr.
Small Group Resources for this week: The Story Small Groups will start up again in a week. The next session will be: Standing Tall, Falling Hard, Chapter 10 of The Story and the Small Group Guide.
I.F. will not be meeting tomorrow, as it is Good Friday. Please be sure to join us for one of 3 service options: noon, 3p or 7p in the Worship Center.
We hope that you will join us as we mourn the death of our Savior.
I.F. will not be meeting tomorrow, as it is Good Friday. Please be sure to join us for one of 3 service options: noon, 3p or 7p in the Worship Center.
We hope that you will join us as we mourn the death of our Savior.
