I Choose to Worship
This morning as I was getting ready to crack open the Word, I was listening to some Christian music with the boys. And one great song led to another. An hour later I found myself sitting and praying and worshipping the Lord as I listed to some Church Online from Rend Collective.That wasn’t really how I had planned to start my day.
I didn’t get to check off a chapter from my Bible reading plan list.
As I sang along with the YouTube worship, I started to get distracted by some of my other plans for the days and other projects I’m excited about. I was about to get up and check something the is very important, but then the words literally came up, “I choose to worship.” So I sat back down and re-engaged in how amazing God’s is.
Things always come up, even good things. How precious it is to sit and choose to worship.
The week ahead may be filled with challenges, concerns, worries and stress. Seriously, almost every week is. Let’s choose to worship.
John 4:23-24
23 Yet a time is coming and has now comewhen the true worshipers will worship the Father in the Spirit and in truth, for they are the kind of worshipers the Father seeks. 24 God is spirit, and his worshipers must worship in the Spirit and in truth.”
“Jesus didn’t say to worship in feelings and circumstance, but he said in spirit and truth.” Gareth Gilkeson
Oh, and while I was enjoying this holy moment in my living room, miracle #2 happened – my boys were playing together… WITHOUT FIGHTING! Praise God.
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Return to KidZone
It’s been an interesting few months hasn’t it? We’re excited and thankful that we’ll be able to have kids running through our halls again and we can open up KidZone on September 13 for all ages.
- Registration for the year will be online and parents will need to do this before their children head down to KidZone
- Parents can either sanitize their kids’ hands upon entry to our facility, or escort their children to wash their hands in the bathroom after they check in
- Upon arrival on a Sunday, our KidZone Welcome-er will write their names down and a parent can escort them to KidZone
- Any time kids in Gr. 1-6 are not able to keep 6ft distance, they will wear a mask
- Toddlers and pre-schoolers do not need to wear masks
- Immediately after the service, a parent will head downstairs and pick up their kids
If you have any questions or recommendations, please contact Pastor Tyler tylerlhac@hotmail.com
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Refreshing Vacation Reading
Two weeks ago I went to our church library and picked up a copy of Last Cucumber on the Vine – The story of Adriaan van Der Bijl and the transformation of the Nduga people.It is an incredible privilege to read the history of what God did throughout the life of Adrain van Der Bijl. His commitment to the Nduga people was unwavering and incredible. The history of miracles that God did thought his time in Ndugaland are awesome. I find myself encouraged, amazed, and energized as I look ahead to how I can share these stories with my family, with others, and pray that I would be a willing servant to allow God to work mightily in my own life.
I was also surprised and amazed as I read about the others, like Elfrieda (Toews) van Der Bijl, that had an incredible ministry in Papua. It is remarkable how many people were medically trained, clinics established, believers baptized, and people discipled.
Praise God!
Now is a great time to buy your own copy of this encouraging book from our church office or on Amazon.
I’ve begun going over it again and reading the miracles to my children, especially the one about the mishap with Adriaan’s hand and the helicopter (p.197).
“We thank the Lord that you still have two hand to lift in praise to God.”
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Fun Camp Links
Email pictures of your Fun Camp Online adventures at home to kidzoneshow@gmail.com or tag us @lawsonchurch
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June 21 – God Helps Us
KidZone Show Episode 14 – 2 Chronicles 20:1-30
Season Finale premiering Sunday June 21 at 9am
Memory Verse: “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” 1 Peter 5:7
KidZone Show and Sermon Notes
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June 14 – Gooder Friends
Episode 13 – God Helps us Be Good Friends
premiering Sunday June 14 at 9am
Memory Verse: “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the glory of God.” 1 Cor. 10:31
KidZone Show and Sermon Notes
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June 7 – Episode 12: The Bible Help Us
Episode 12 – The Bible Helps Us Know God
premiering Sunday June 7 at 9am
Solomon Activity Sheets
Memory Verse: “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge of the Hoy One is understanding.” Proverbs 9:10
If you would like to be in the KidZone show, email kidzoneshow@gmail.com.
KidZone Show and Sermon Notes
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May 31 – Episode 11 We Can Do Amazing Things
KidZone Show Episode 11 – Coming Soon
John 6 Bread of Life Activity Sheets – these can be great to do during the Morning Worship Service or any time
If you would like to be in the KidZone show or submit your completed activity sheets to be in the KidZone show, email kidzoneshow@gmail.com
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We can Talk to God – Matthew 6
KidZone Show Episode 10
Memory Verse: “This then, is how you should pray: Our Father in heaven, hallowed be your name… deliver us from the evil one.” Matthew 6:9 & 13
Hour of prayer – you can do it!
If you would like to be in the KidZone show or submit your completed activity sheets to be in the KidZone show, email kidzoneshow@gmail.com
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We Can Know God
KidZone Show Episode 9
“The Lord is the everlasting God, the creator of the ends of the earth.” Isaiah 40:28a
If you would like to be in the KidZone show or submit your completed activity sheets to be in the KidZone show, email kidzoneshow@gmail.com
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