Key Thought : Evangelism is not just a mere acceptance of Christian beliefs. The whole life – physical, mental, and emotional is involved in our Christian faith.. [Teaching plan for “Preserving Relationships” July 9, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 17:5-9. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on what the main … Continue reading –>
This quarter’s lessons focus on two of Paul’s letters to the church at Thessalonica. Today the city is called Thessaloniki and is a major a sea port of Greece on the northwestern shore of the Aegean Sea. It has a history that spans more that 2300 years. From its beginning in the kingdom of Macedon … Continue reading –>
Salina, Robert, and Kim, three youngsters, aged five, seven, and eight were ready to swing in the swings and play in the sandbox and take Rupert the dog for a walk. But it was pouring rain. Salina was still sniffling from a bad cold. Kim was pouting because she didn’t get two pieces of pie for … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : We need to be grounded in the Bible and its truth, as the Word is ultimately important in our lives, mission, and witness. [Teaching Plan for “The Gospel Comes to Thessalonica” July 2, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 16:18-30. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Since we are children of God, we will ever seek to promote His kingdom, minister to His children, and share all that we know of His goodness. [Teaching plan for A Perpetual Ministry June 25, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 2:42. A. Ask class members to share a short thought … Continue reading –>
“Do your best to present yourself to God as one approved, a worker who does not need to be ashamed and who correctly handles the word of truth.” 2 Timothy 2:15, NIV A paradox pertaining to the modern Christian church is that many want to evaluate the various ministries and activities of the church, but … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Our work for God needs to be evaluated in regards to the timing of the three angel’s messages for these last days. [Teaching Plan for Evaluating Witnessing and Evangelism June 18, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read I Timothy 3:1-17. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on what … Continue reading –>
My first job after graduating from Walla Walla College was in the public relations department of the General Conference. Now, nearly 50 years later, I am self-employed. I joke about how far I’ve fallen in my career, but it is a joke. One of my main tasks at the “GC” was helping to produce a periodical called Tell.” … Continue reading –>
Key Thought : Reporting on our witnessing efforts helps to encourage others, plan for the future, and glorify God in what He has done through us. [Teaching plan for Let the Church Know June 11, 2012] 1. Have a volunteer read Acts 4:13,14,23. A. Ask class members to share a short thought on what … Continue reading –>
