Children's program

Message: Through the Eyes of Joseph

Scripture: Matthew 1: 18 -24

Summary: The story of Christmas is wrapped around people, which is evident in the lives of Mary, the wise men, and an unsung hero named Joseph. Today we look at the miracle of Christ’s birth through the eyes of Joseph. He displays faith and courage as he does his part in the greatest gift ever given.

1. Joseph’s Dilemma

2. Joseph’s Dream

3. Joseph’s Decision

Scripture: Philippians 2 : 5 - 11

Summary: On the first Christmas, the angels announced the birth of a new child. The heavens were opened and all the company of heaven broke into praise. Shepherds and wise men went racing to Bethlehem to see what it was all about. Over two thousand years later, we still celebrate this wondrous gift.Why was the Son of God born? What is Christmas all about? Today, we will be reminded of what’s so very special about Christmas:

1. The Reality of Christmas - The Cradle

2. The Reason for Christmas - The Cross

3. The Results of Christmas - The Crown

Message: Thanksgiving in The Storm

Scripture: Mark 4: 35-40

Summary: With November here and Thanksgiving just a few weeks away, the holiday is upon

us. It is important to cultivate a sense of thankfulness not just on turkey day, but every day! We all have something to be thankful for. But, how do we give thanks in life’s storms? Twelve disciples were stuck on a leaky boat in the Sea of Galilee may have wondered the same thing. Today, we see that even In life’s storms we can be thankful for:

1. God’s Purposes

2. God’s Presence

3. God’s Power

Scripture: 1 Corinthians 1: 4-8

Summary: With November here and Thanksgiving just a few weeks away. It is important to cultivate a sense of thankfulness. We all have something to be thankful for. From the scriptures today, we see three things that every Christian should be thankful for:

1. God’s people.

2. God’s provision.

3. God’s power.

Scripture: Genesis 17: 1-4

Summary: God revealed to us His names and each name reveals something about the character of God. This morning we will see that He is El Shaddai –God Almighty. We see that God’s power is available to us:

1. When we are tired.

2. When we are tiny.

3. When we are torn.

4. When we are tempted.

Scripture: Exodus 15:22-26

Summary: The God who heals, see how we can find healing for our hidden wounds:

1. Reveal Your Hurt

2. Release Those Who Hurt You

3. Replace Old Tapes With God's Truths

4. Refocus On The Future

5. Reach Out To Help Others

Scripture: Gen 22: 7 - 14

Summary: God revealed to us to call him by His name.

Each name reveals the character of God.

Today, we look at Jehovah Jireh - The God

who provides. Let’s evaluate the level of faith

we are walking in:

1. The Pressure Test

2. The People Test

3. The Persistence Test

4. The Priorities Test