Hey GEMS!
Wasn't tonight spectacular? Wow! I am sorry for those of you that missed tonight, but we prayed for you!! It started out great and then God provided some extra bonding time for all of us (kids too!) in the back hallway of the worship center. There were some that were scared, there was singing, there was praying, it was a great time to get to know each other. :o)
We all went back and left our kids in their rooms and we had a great celebration. Hard to believe that it was our last GEMS for this season. We will start back again on Tuesday nights in early September! Can't wait!!
This Blog will continue however everyday. Lisa is going to be "Tweeting" from the Psalms each day and I will add her Tweet and then a short reflection or devotional or word from the Lord. You will be able to keep up with things throughout the whole summer. :o)
Now, on to our scripture passages for tonight. 1 Peter 4:8-11. Above all, love each other deeply.... This short passage is packed full of little nuggets. Guess we could think of this as a recipe of praise:
- A large dose of hospitality to one another without the grumbling
- A heaping portion of the gift you were given to serve others
- A pinch of administering God's grace in various forms
- Speak the words as one speaking the words of God
- Draw upon the strength that God provides and serve
- Above all, love each other deeply as it covers many sins
- Stir it all together so that God is praised through Jesus Christ and that HE receives the praise forever and forever!
Ephesians 4:15 and 16 - We will all grow up into Him who is the Head, that is Christ. From Him the whole body grows and builds itself up in love, as each part does its work. All that we do needs to be in love! Serve each other! Love each other! Encourage each other! Respect each other! Together - PRAISE HIM who created us and loved us so much that HE GAVE His only Son to die and pay the price for our sins and raised Him up giving victory over death and our hope and assurance of eternal life with HIM!
I love you all and I pray that you will have a good night's rest! Talk to you tomorrow!
Blessings!
Cheri Lynn
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