FCC SM

The Point: The church is the hope of the world.

TXT: Romans - Revelation

Fun Element: Played an old favorite game, ‘Body Parts’

Set List: I Am Free, The Stand, My Hope Is In You

Favorite Moment: It felt like the right timing and message to end the semester on.

Next Week: Christmas Movie Night, join us for Elf!

In the final week of our series The Book (an overview at the entire Bible) we are looking at the letters written in the New Testament. It’s interesting that God decided to communicate to all of history with letters written to specific people and places. Authors like Paul, Peter and John wrote truth to specific situations that are still important for us to learn and follow today.

Throughout the letters it is obvious that the church is the hope of the world. If the church is to carry on the message of Jesus, it must work together and avoid the sin and problems that cause disunity. 

God has given his people a great challenge and mission and He is still calling us today to be his ambassadors to the world.

The Point: Jesus is the answer to sin.

The TXT: The Gospels (specifically used, Matthew)

Fun Element: Tested our knowledge with Who Is Jesus Trivia, did Build-A-Beard and a quick round of Impossible Shot.

Set List: Trading My Sorrows, Glory to God Forever, Mighty to Save

Next Week: The Book: Letters

Here are your very important announcements:

• Christmas Party - Wednesday, December 21st 6:30-8 pm. We are going to enjoy the movie Elf, drink some hot chocolate and wear our best Christmas pajamas! This is going to be a laid back, fun night - a great time to bring a friend!

• CIY Believe - Middle School students do NOT miss this trip. Find what you need to know here. 

• Christmas Break - Remember there is NO SM December 28th - January 4th. There is also no Grow Groups December 18th - January 15th. Our first SM back will be January 11th!

This week we come to one of the most important parts of God’s Word called the Gospels. They cover the life of Jesus. There are four books: Matthew, Mark, Luke & John and each tells the same story with a different perspective and audience in mind. The Gospels are unique because they’re not just telling a story, but they’re telling a story with the intention of proving that it really happened.

In these writings we see that Jesus was (and is) the solution to the problem of sin that we have seen all throughout Scripture up to this point. Jesus came bringing a new covenant or a new and better way to follow God. He not only came to teach, but he was the perfect sacrifice for everyone’s sin. 

The story of Jesus found in the Gospels is vital to all believers. Join us this week as we dive into the person and the story of Jesus. 

The Point:  A prophet is a spokesperson for God.

The TXT:  Isaiah - Malachi

Fun Element:  We played Fire Hydrant, Dog, Truck as a paper, rock scissors type game. We also showed pictures of all the dodgeball teams from Sunday’s tournament.

Set List:  You Deserve, Prince of Peace, Open Hands

Favorite Moment:  We had one of our adult leaders teach and afterwards she was approached by a student who would never have come to me about issues she is facing.

Next Week:  The Book: Gospels