Thursday, February 25, 2010
Throughout the Bible, there are times God spoke out loud to people. (Moses heard God speak lots of times)
For most of us, though, God speaks through his Word. The Bible is full of truth that helps us answer all of life’s big questions.
Sometimes, though, God uses other ways to talk to us. God might send a wise person to give you advice. (Exodus 18:13-27)
Or he might show you what to do by giving you more options. (Acts 16:6-10
Or he might have the Holy Spirit put the right decision in your heart. (Romans 8:14-16)
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Grab a box of chocolates & check out this Lovey-Dovey Valentine Verse!It explains why we would want to be filled up with God’s Amazing Love . . .
Not sure how to get all that wonderful love inside of you? Here's one more Valentine from God . . .
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Thursday, January 28, 2010
This week I’m pumped to introduce you to one of my favorite books. It’s not one of those books you read from start to finish. It’s more like a book you can pick up anytime and flip around to a new page. I keep mine in the bathroom so I’ve always got something great to read!
The Awesome Book of Bible Facts, by Sandy Silverthorne.
From the back of the book…
Discover hundreds of amazing facts about the people, places, and things in the Bible!
• Which was taller, the Tower of Babel or the Empire State Building?
• What was slime used for?
• What well-known Bible city could fit inside the Superdome?
• Which cost more, Joseph or one of Solomon’s chariots?
Fabulous, funny illustrations show how a slingshot words, what a Roman soldier wore, what a house in Bible times looked like, how to make a rainbow, and a whole lot more!
Here are a two things I found in the book about some Big Dogs we’ve learned of in the Club.
GIDEON:
Armies usually had only one trumpeter for every company of men. When the Midianites heard 300 trumpets, they thought there were 300 companies of soldiers. No wonder they were scared!
BOAZ:
In ancient Israel, giving your sandal to another person was a way of making an agreement legal. So when Boaz went to Ruth’s relative to ask permission to marry her, it was probably the most excited Boaz had ever been to receive a dirty, stinky sandal.
This week we’ll pick three people from the comment section to receive a FREE COPY of the book this weekend. We’ll use a random “comment picker” and post the winner on the Blog & in the Club. Be sure to come to Club this weekend and see who gets to take home the prize.
Parents, Kids…comment away (click on the title - "Book Review" to comment)!
For those of you who can’t wait & want to purchase this book, it’s available at amazon.com.
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Look Club…even a 4 year old can be a Big Dog! Way to go Ella.
(That’s D O G: disciple of God, for all the parents…)
Friday, January 15, 2010
So what's your favorite game show?
What's your parents favorite game show?
If you could be on any game show what would it be?
If you could create your very own game show what would it be like?
What would you call it?
Here's a list of Game Shows. Can you pick which two are NOT REAL? Give us your answers next time in the Club. Good Luck!
Who wants to be a Millionaire?
Almost Anything Goes
Wheel of Fortune
American Gladiators
Baby Races
Watch Your Step
Jeopardy
Click
Finders Keepers
Price is Right
Gong Show
Hang in There
Hot Seat
Name That Tune
Deal or No Deal
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
The Big Dog Show has come to the Club! Aren't game shows fun? I really like game shows. They can get you so excited you find yourself yelling at the TV! Ever done that? Or seen your parents do that? I bet you have.
So how much do you think you know about game shows? I found out some interesting facts this week. Check it out...
1. Game shows used to be call "Quiz Shows."
2. The very first quiz show, or game show, was called "Spelling Bee" and was around in 1938. Wow, that's a long time ago.
3. Many of the first game shows came from shows on the radio. Because you know, there used to be no TV. Yes, no TV. Only radios. Crazy!
4. The first game show to be on TV was "The $64,000 Question" and it started on June 7, 1955. You might have to ask your grandma and grandpa about that one.
5. A lady name Barbara Phillips was the first player on a game show to win over $100,000. She did it in the 1980's on a show called "Sale of the Century." I would love to win $100,000, wouldn't you??
6. During the 1950s many players on game shows were caught cheating. It was big deal. And it was all over the news. There was even a movie made about the cheating. Ask your parents about it. The movie is called "Quiz Show."
Monday, January 11, 2010
Have you noticed how some dog owners start looking more and more like the dogs they own?
This weekend in the Club we started a new series on Big Dogs of the Bible. That’s D.O.G.S: Disciples of God.
I think the same principle might hold true for Big Dogs. I bet the more and more we hang out with our Master…God…the more and more we’ll start looking & acting like him.
Pretty soon people might start to just know we are Friends of God without us saying a word. Cool, huh?
This week, just try putting into practice the three things Boaz taught us from his story in Ruth 2.
1) He was devoted to God first
2) He was devoted to other people
3) He was devoted to God’s commandments
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
Cross My Heart.
Hope To Die.
Stick A Needle In my Eye.
Those are the words we would say whenever I made a promise to my friends! What was I thinking? It sounds like something out of a horror movie. But my friends and I took promises very seriously. And I can proudly say I’ve never had to stick a needle in my eye.
God takes His promises very seriously too. Look at all the things he promises us:
He promises to love us. (1 John 4:16)
He promises to never leave us. (Deuteronomy. 31:16)
He promises to hear our prayers. (Proverbs. 15:29)
He promises to forgive our sins. (Hebrews 8:12)
He promises to save us from sin. (John 3:16)
He promises to keep a place for us in Heaven. (John 14:2)
He promises that his son, Jesus, will come back. (John 14:3)
Monday, January 04, 2010
Ever heard of New Years Resolutions?
I’ve been looking at the word “resolution” and I think I finally know what it means.
The middle part of the word is “solution” – so it must be about wet things.
And the beginning of the word is “re” – that means you’re doing something again.
So I think a new year’s resolution means to get something wet again.
I think this year I’ll re- wet my hot dogs. Because hot dogs are no good if you let them dry out.
What are you going to get wet again? What are your New Year’s Resolutions?
Monday, December 28, 2009
Here are the top toys of 2009. Did you get any?
1) Dragonoid
2) Barbie
3) Zhu, Zhu
4) Transformers
5) Digital Camera
6) Night Vision Goggles
7) Nerf Blaster
8) Fur Real Kitten
9) Wii Sport Resort
10) Go-Kart
Want to see your mom fall over today?
Repeat after me: “Hey Mom, thanks for all these gifts. This was an awesome Christmas.”
Want to see your dad cry like a baby?
Repeat after me: “He Dad, thanks for the best Christmas ever. I love you, man.”
Monday, December 21, 2009
Christmas is this Friday. That’s just 5 days away!
Relax together as a family today. Celebrate Jesus’ birthday with a cake at home or a trip to Dairy Queen. Here’s a Mad Lib you can play. Have A Merry Christmas!
Christmas Mad Lib
After Jesus was born in (famous city), during the time of King Herod, some (occupation) from the east came to Jerusalem and asked, “Where is the King of the Jews? We saw his (noun) in the eastern sky and have come to worship him.” King Herod heard this and was (adjective). Herod called the Magi into a (adjective) meeting and had them go search for the child. “As soon as you find him, report to me, so I may go (verb) him.” The Magi rode on their (animals) toward the Christ, following the (noun) they saw in the sky. On coming to Jesus’ (noun) they saw the child with his mother (woman’s name) and they bowed down to worship Jesus. Then the men presented him with gifts of (noun), (noun), and (noun).
After being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they returned to their country by a different route. When they’d gone, an (noun) appeared to Joseph in a dream. “Wake up Joseph. take Jesus and his mother, hop on your (animal) and escape to (country). Herod wants to kill Jesus.” So the family woke and left in the night, keeping Jesus safe until Herod’s death.For the real story, look in Matthew 2.
Thursday, December 17, 2009
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Monday, December 14, 2009
Has your family ever had a crazy vacation that did not go as planned?
• Did your dad’s suitcase fly off the top of the car, spilling his underwear all over the road?
• Did the hotel room have a bucket of water instead of a sink?
• Was there an awesome pool right down the hall?
• A pool with a waterfall, slide, diving board, but no water?
When you read the Christmas Story in Luke 2 of the Bible you quickly discover Mary and Joseph are having one of those vacations. As you read the story this week, make a list of all the trouble they encountered. Good thing God was in control of that vacation. He can make something good from anything!
Friday, December 11, 2009
God needed a lot of help when it came time for Jesus to be born. The shepherds had a purpose, Joseph had a purpose, the wise men had a purpose, even Caesar’s census played a part. But what about you? I don’t want you to forget that God has a purpose for you too!
Start or continue a Christmas tradition this year that reminds you that God has a purpose for you. Maybe the members of your family journal what is going on in your lives this year? Or maybe everyone in the family can snap photo’s of what their expression would be if they were visited by an angel. Another option is to remember that Mary was a young, unmarried, pregnant woman. What is something your family could do to help someone in her shoes this year?
Wednesday, December 09, 2009
We hear a lot about Jesus’ birth. He was in a manger. There was some hay. He was wrapped in swaddling cloth.
But how much do you know about your own birth?
Do you and Jesus have anything in common?
Talk to your mom and dad about the day you were born.
Prizes will be handed out for anyone who was born anywhere besides a hospital.
Monday, December 07, 2009
This weekend in the Club we learned that friends of God get to have twice the celebration at Christmas time. They get the traditional Christmas: stockings, Santa, gifts, school break, candy, carols, cookies, and trees. But they also get to celebrate the birth of Jesus. We celebrate the angels announcement to Mary, Joseph, and the Shepherds, the birth of Jesus in a stable during a census, and the protection the Wise Men gave after visiting Jesus as a boy. For Mary’s whole story, look in Luke 1 of your Bible.
How will your family celebrate Jesus birthday this year?
Sorry we ran out of Reindeer Poo in the 11:00 service this weekend. Here’s a recipe for those who need one:
REINDEER POO
1/2 cup butter
2 cups granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 teaspoons cocoa
1/2 cup peanut butter
3 cups regular oatmeal (not instant)
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
Mix butter, sugar, milk and cocoa together in a large saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring constantly; boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and stir in remaining ingredients. Drop by teaspoonful (larger or smaller as desired) onto wax paper and let harden. They will set up in about 30-60 minutes.No reindeer were harmed in the making of these cookies. They are simply No-Bake cookies.
Friday, December 04, 2009
We saw two video clips during our Bible Walk series. The first one introduced us to a scary fellow by the name of, Angel of Death. That clip came from the movie, The Prince of Egypt. It’s a perfect movie to wrap up our Walk through the Bible series. Why not invite a friend over for a sleepover and show the movie at your place?! You could serve chicken wings & marshmallows . . . just call it quail & manna!
The other flick was Veggie Tale’s, Josh & The Big Wall. This might be the perfect choice for our younger set. It hilariously depicts the Biblical events as Josh the Cucumber attempts to take over Jericho. Watch out for Frozen Slushies!
Wednesday, December 02, 2009
Can you figure out what this is?
Bring your answer to Chris and Beth this weekend. Correct answers get a prize!
Whatever it is will be visiting us in the Club on December 19 and 20. You won't want to miss it!
See you this weekend.
-Abby
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Whew…it’s been a crazy month in the Club. We’ve finally walked through the entire Bible. I’ve “walked through the Bible” about 15 times and I continue to learn new things about God. But just in case you forgot, here’s the verse we used through the entire series:
Romans 15:4: Things were written in the Scriptures long ago to teach us. And the Scriptures give us hope & encouragement as we wait patiently for God’s promises to be fulfilled. NLT
All month we’ve been singing a new song called, La Bible. It’s a parody on a song called La Bamba that your parents know. Silly parents. The band is named ApologetiX, and they take popular songs and change the lyrics to tell stories from the Bible. They’re great at what they do.
Here’s another song of theirs about our favorite dude, Moses.