December 8, 2008
Hello First Teamer,
As you think about Christmas and all of its immediate benefits - - vacation from school and gifts, we encourage you to read the Christmas story from Matthew 1-2 and Luke 1-2 and list all the benefits of the Christmas story you have every day of your life! As an example, the phrase, “Do not be afraid” appears often. Because of Jesus Christ in our lives, God graces us to be ruled by faith instead of fear. Always remember: fear focuses on the situation. Faith focuses on the Savior!
• Start each day on your knees humble before the Lord, dependent on Him to empower you with His presence to obey and share Him.
• Meditate on God’s Word and stay focused on Him.
• Stay on the offense - tell your friends about Jesus & invite them to ZOE. Your friends are depending on you to show them Christ’s love!
You are more important to God and others than you will ever understand! God loves you so much that He gave His Son, Jesus! God cares so much about you that He sent His Holy Spirit to live in you! Every day is a new day!
Review Romans 12:1-2, 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, Acts 4:13, 2 Timothy 1:7, Matthew 6:33, Hebrews 12:2, 1 Peter 3:15, James 1:22, Galatians 6:9, Hebrews 12:1, John 13:35 and Mark 4:20. Memorize this week one of our favorite verses from the Christmas story, Luke 1:38: "I am the Lord's servant," Mary answered. "May it be to me as you have said." Then the angel left her.”
See you at ZOE this Wednesday, 5:30 -7:00 p.m. for Middle School & 7:30-9:15 p.m. for High School.
We love you and are praying for you!
Phillip, Ashley, & Pastor Phil
The Blog
A Note to Parents/Students
- Purpose
- We are excited to bring our weekly announcements to the internet. "That's What's Up" is our way of getting across to the students every week what is going on at ZOE and in the next couple of months. We want to make this a place where you are hearing what is going on in ZOE each week and in individuals' lives at ZOE. We are excited about this and hope that you will check back frequently. Please tell everyone about us.
