Christian Child and Family Services Association » Bible study http://www.ccfsa.org serving organizations that serve children and their families Sat, 04 Feb 2012 16:08:36 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 Powerlines Community Network Led by Agape Memphis and Ross Road Church of Christ Offer Bible Study http://www.ccfsa.org/news/powerlines-community-network-led-by-agape-memphis-and-ross-road-church-of-christ-offer-bible-study/ http://www.ccfsa.org/news/powerlines-community-network-led-by-agape-memphis-and-ross-road-church-of-christ-offer-bible-study/#comments Fri, 15 Jul 2011 01:47:47 +0000 Sally Shank http://www.ccfsa.org/?p=2584
ROSS ROAD CHURCH OF CHRIST BRINGS BIBLE STUDY TO HICKORY HILL APARTMENT COMMUNITY
(Memphis, TN) – On a summer day in June, 26 youth gathered for a bible study class at Autumn Ridge Apartments in Hickory Hill. Percell Duckett, an elder at Ross Road Church of Christ and a former Agape Board Member, led the bible study on the topic of ‘The Creation’. All attending youth were supplied with bibles, compliments of the congregation. This lesson and gift is just part of the community outreach efforts of Powerlines Community Network, a collaborative effort of multiple agencies bringing site-based services such as mentoring, GED classes, housing to homeless families, community restoration, parenting skills building and tutoring to primarily apartment communities in need. Powerlines Community Network is led by Agape Child & Family Services.

Initiated in March 2009, Powerlines Community Network’s mission is to connect under-resourced neighborhoods with the services needed to help create a more nurturing environment for children and families. Agape and its collaborative partners are currently serving through Powerlines Community Network not only in Hickory Hill, but also in Whitehaven, and there are plans for launching services in the Raleigh/Frayser area this fall.

“The purpose of Powerlines Community Network is to be a catalyst for Christ-centered services, education, and advocacy,” says Kristee Bell, Director of Powerlines Community Network. “Generosity like that of Ross Road Church of Christ is critical to the success of our programs in these communities.” Powerlines Community Network strives to reach children and families in Memphis’ most blighted areas and then connect them with the resources they desire and need, such as churches in their own community (like Ross Road) and other agencies and groups providing their services that directly meet the needs of the youth and families where they live: in their apartment community. One of the goals of Powerlines Community Network is to set the standard for excellence and effectiveness in preserving and enhancing relationships, transforming lives and building or restoring a loving community for those being served.

For more information about Powerlines Community Network, call Kristee Bell at 901.323.3600 or email kristee.bell@agapemeanslove.org

About Agape:
With offices in Memphis (111 Racine) and Jackson, TN, Agape Child & Family Services is a Christian-based organization which provides children and families with healthy homes in the regional area through community restoration, homeless services, mentoring, adoption, foster care, maternity services and counseling. Agape will serve more than 18,000 children, adults and families this year through its services. For more information on Agape Child & Family Services or to find out how you can become part of the effort to adopt, foster, mentor and support the children in our community, call 901.323.3600 or visit www.AgapeMeansLove.org .

]]> http://www.ccfsa.org/news/powerlines-community-network-led-by-agape-memphis-and-ross-road-church-of-christ-offer-bible-study/feed/ 0 Outline For God’s Vision For Every City and Town http://www.ccfsa.org/resources/outline-for-gods-vision-for-every-city-and-town/ http://www.ccfsa.org/resources/outline-for-gods-vision-for-every-city-and-town/#comments Fri, 29 May 2009 18:06:20 +0000 Sally Shank http://www.ccfsa.org/?p=578 God’s Vision for Every City and Town

 

I  Biblical conflict in Bethel

  1. Early version of worship wars
  2. People disagreed over fasting on a certain day
  3. Sent Sharezer and Regemmelech to Zechariah for solution

II. Zechariah – arbitrator of conflict

  1. Two answers
    1. You fasts are hypocritical and self servin
    2. How you treat community is as important as worship
  2. Not new teaching
    1. Samuel stressed obedience (1 Sam 15:22)
    2. Amos stressed just and righteous living (Amos 5:21-24)
    3. Isaiah stressed that oppression in community affected worship (Isa. 1:12-31)
    4. John stressed loving God by loving others (1 John 3:17-19; 4:20)
  3. Sharezer and Regemmelech are faithful to tell Zechariah’s message
    1. People refuse to listen
    2. Willing to fast but not obey God
    3. Willing to follow their terms, not God’s

III. God Acts – Zech 8:4-6

  1.  Sets higher standard
    1. A city park
    2. Peace
    3. Children
  2. God’s view
    1. God cares about children
    2. God plans a safe future for children
    3. Happy children a sign of a healthy society
  3. God’s principles
    1. for orphans in O.T. – Moses, Psalms, Prov. Job
    2. Jesus’ attention to children – Mark 9:33-37
    3. James summary of Christian community – James 1:27

 Suggestions for using this Bible study

1. Begin by reading each passage in your own Bible. Read the larger context so you can be sure of how the writer is using the passage cited. This kind of study will take time, but will allow you to be more confident in the presentation.

2. Read over the study and write out what you think is the main point. Pray over that main point. Are you doing it in your own life or have you too become sidetracked? Pray that God would show you want keeps people from doing his will. Ask that you might be sensitive to the hearts to which you speak.

3. Begin the lesson with a prayer. Confess your own sin or inadequacy in the prayer and mention the things God has shown you in your private prayer time before him. Ask God to lift these things from you and your listeners.

4. Edit and change the Bible study so that it fits your ability and style. This Bible study was not meant to be read to a church or class. It is only intended to point in a direction and to provide material that can be altered to suit a particular situation.

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The Main Thing is to keep the Main Thing the Main Thing

  1. Biblical ideals
    1. Mt. 6:33
    2. I Cor. 13:13
    3. I Cor. 15:3-4 
  2. Core of biblical religion – James 1:27
    1. What does it mean
      1. Pure– get ride of junk in souls
      2. Undefiled – function as a Christian without our vigor being impaired
    2. Where did James get it?
      1. The Bible
        1. Deut 10, 14, 16
        2. Ps 146, 10, 82
        3. Isaiah 1
        4. Jeremiah 7
        5. Ezekiel 22
        6. Zech. 7
        7. Luke 4
        8. Acts4
        9. 2 Cor.8-9
    3. James doesn’t make it up
      1. From God
      2. From Prophets
      3. From Psalmists
      4. From Jesus
      5. From Apostles
  3. Summary of the quality of all Christians
    1. Concern for widow
    2. Concern for

Suggestions for using this Bible study

1.       Begin by reading each passage in your own Bible.   Read the larger context so you can be sure of how the writer is using the passage cited.  This kind of study will take time, but will allow you to be more confident in the presentation.

2.       Read over the study and write out what you think is the main point.  Pray over that main point.  Are you doing it in your own life or have you too become sidetracked?   Pray that God would show you want keeps people from doing his will.  Ask that you might be sensitive to the hearts to which you speak.

3.       Begin the lesson with a prayer.  Confess your own sin or inadequacy in the prayer and mention the things God has shown you in your private prayer time before him.   Ask God to lift these things from you and your listeners.

4.       Edit and change the Bible study so that it fits your ability and style.  This Bible study was not meant to be read to a church or class.  It is only intended to point in a direction and to provide material that can be altered to suit a particular situation.

5.       Practice the Bible study out loud.  Time the Bible study.  Think of a couple of illustrations you might use.  Be careful with illustrations.  Our culture is so entertainment orientated that people might remember your illustrations and not God’s word.

After the study is over, ask a person you respect to give you substantial feedback.  Do not make this request in the hallway, but allow the person the time and situation to offer ho

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