Connecting in the Community, Matthew 5:17-20; 22:34-40, Step Toward A Godly Walk

CONNECTING IN COMMUNITY

So if you ignore the least commandment and teach others to do the same, you will be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone who obeys God’s laws and teaches them will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven. Matthew 5:19

week ending 4/18/2010

The Season of Easter
stir up within us the desire to

transform into Easter people.

Step Toward A Godly Walk uses the International Sunday School Lessons in the hopes more Christians will take Jesus with them throughout the day. And The New Living Translation of The Bible because that is the one easiest for me to understand and apply to my life. Maybe if more of us are reading the same scriptures we can use our discussions to expose others to the Living Word of God and the Savior he provided for us all in a positive way.

Prepare your mind to being shaped by God....

Close your eyes and use your breathing to set the rhythm of your prayer.

As you breath in.......relax.....
imagine drawing into yourself
the goodness of
Jesus.
Love, Forgiveness, Peace, Holiness
As you breath out....relax further.........imagine letting go and giving out:
hate, resentment, revenge, unkindness.

Matthew 5:19 So if you ignore the least commandment and teach others to do the same, you will be called the least in the Kingdom of Heaven. But anyone who obeys God’s laws and teaches them will be called great in the Kingdom of Heaven.
Connecting in the Community Matthew 5:17-20; 22:34-40

Read just the scripture for today.....don't try to read ahead......what is God saying to you .....just for today ?
Sincere comments and questions welcome comforts@bluefieldassistant.net and if you have read a commentary for one of the scripture readings - -PLEASE send me the link.

HOME DAILY BIBLE READINGS

Monday April 12: Romans 5:1-11
Romans 5:2 Because of our faith, Christ has brought us into this place of undeserved privilege where we now stand, and we confidently and joyfully look forward to sharing God’s glory.

Tuesday April 13: John 5:39-47
John 5:39 “You search the Scriptures because you think they give you eternal life. But the Scriptures point to me!

Wednesday April 14: Matthew 5:17-20
Matthew 5:18 I tell you the truth, until heaven and earth disappear, not even the smallest detail of God’s law will disappear until its purpose is achieved.

Thursday April 15: Luke 11:42-44
Luke 11:42 “What sorrow awaits you Pharisees! For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest income from your herb gardens, but you ignore justice and the love of God. You should tithe, yes, but do not neglect the more important things.

Friday April 16: John 8:39-47
John 8:39 “Our father is Abraham!” they declared. “No,” Jesus replied, “for if you were really the children of Abraham, you would follow his example.

Saturday April 17: Ephesians 3:14-19
Ephesians 3:16 I pray that from his glorious, unlimited resources he will empower you with inner strength through his Spirit.

Sunday April 18: Matthew 22:34-40
Matthew 22:40 The entire law and all the demands of the prophets are based on these two commandments.
Connecting in Community

I hope you will join me everyday as we journey through this world to the next. Remember sincere comments and questions are welcome comforts@bluefieldassistant.net

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PRAYER WORD for April

Peace

April PRAYER LIST

Ann Johns
Kerri
Brian
Megan Munson
Kevin Sheets bleeding on his brain.
Tom, summer trip to Haiti
Chile
Special prayers everyday for those who have lost a child.
Homebound
Haiti
Daniel Miller active duty.
Jason Munson active duty.
Sue Calfee health and healing
For Pastor's especially those with new assignments.
Family Caregivers
Children of divorce-may they be free to love all their family unconditionally.
Homeless
All leaders city, county, state, federal...may we once again turn to One Nation Under God.

Acts 4: 29 And now, O Lord, hear their threats, and give us, your servants, great boldness in preaching your word. 30 Stretch out your hand with healing power; may miraculous signs and wonders be done through the name of your holy servant Jesus.”

The prayer list will start over each month.
Please send your prayer request to comforts@bluefieldassistant.net Please put PRAYER REQUEST in the subject line.

previous week's lessons

week ending 4/11/10 Love Within the Community 1 John 2:7-17
week ending 4/4/10 The Community Faces Pain and Joy (John 16:16-24; 20:11-16)
week ending 3/28/10 ACCEPTANCE IN THE COMMUNITY Ruth 2:5-12; 3:9-11
week ending 3/21/10 FAMILY AS COMMUNITY Ruth 1:1-9, 14b-16
week ending 3/14/10 A COMMUNITY TO REDEEM Jonah 3:10 -4:11
week ending 3/6/10 MISSION TO THE COMMUNITY Jonah 1:1-3; 3:1-9
week ending 2/27/10 THE ANNOINTED IN BETHANY Matthew 26:3-16
week ending 2/21/10 WITNESSED BY DISCIPLES Matthew 17:1-13
week ending 2/14/10 DECLARED BY PETER Matthew 16:13-27
week ending 2/7/10 RECOGNIZED IN GENTILE TERRITORY Matthew 15:21-31
week ending 1/31/10 REVEALED IN REJECTION Matthew 11:20-24; 13:54-58
week ending 1/24/10 DECLARED IN PRAYER Matthew 11:25-30
week ending 1/17/10 DEMONSTRATED IN ACTS OF HEALING Matthew 9:27-34; 11:2-6
week ending 1/10/10 STRENGTHENED IN TEMPTATION Matthew 4:1-11
week ending 1/3/10 PROCLAIMED IN BAPTISM Matthew 3:1-6, 11-17
week ending 12/27/09 MESSIAH’S BIRTH CAUSES JOY AND RAGE Matthew 2:7-10, 16-23
week ending 12/20/09 IMMANUEL IS BORN Matthew 1:18-25
week ending 12/13/09 PROPHETS FORESHADOW MESSIAH’S BIRTH Isaiah 7:13-17; Luke 1:30-38
week ending 12/6/09 A HOPEFUL PEOPLE 2 Peter 3:1-13
week ending 11/22/09 A FAITHFUL PEOPLE 2 Peter 1:3-15
week ending 11/15/09 A SUFFERING PEOPLE 1 Peter 4:12-19
week ending 11/8/09 A CHOSEN PEOPLE 1 Peter 2:1-10
week ending 11/1/09 A CALL TO HOLY LIVING 1 Peter 1:13-25

Homeless

I can't imagine being homeless. Can you? Seems to me Bluefield needs a homeless shelter. Will you help? comforts@bluefieldassistant.net

Monk & Neagle, The Twenty-First Time (youtube.com)

Bridge to a Place Called Home

most families need help for about two years.

Looking for a new church home? Check out these Bluefield Churches. Have I missed a Bluefield church website? Please send me the link comforts@bluefieldassistant.net

Bluefield, WV

Bland Street United Methodist Church
Bluefield First Church of the Nazarene
Bluewell United Methodist Church
Christ Episcopal Church
Church of Christ of Maple View
First Baptist Church
First Christian Church Disciples of Christ
First Presbyterian Church
Greater Mt. Zion Pentecostal Church
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Saint Mary’s Orthodox Christian Church
Trinity United Methodist Church
Wade Center
Westminster Presbyterian

Bluefield, VA

Bluefield Church of Christ
East River Church
Ebenezer United Methodist Church
Mt. View Baptist Fellowship
Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church

If your Bluefield church is not listed or if your church wants a web site contact me today comforts@bluefieldassistant.net

The Invisible Church

Your community may not know as much about your church as you think.

In your travels today ask 5 people where they attend church. Then tell them where you attend. Follow-up with do you know where that is? Give your results to the leadership of your congregation.

Homepage Improvement

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