29/11/15

Because God placed a special star in the sky the night Jesus was born, wise men in the east learnt about the birth of a new King – a king who was very special because he was God’s own Son. The wise men set out to find that king so that they could worship him. Once they reached Jerusalem, they again saw the star, but this time it moved, guiding them to the house where Mary, Joseph and the young Jesus were living.

Like that star, we can shine and guide others to Jesus, telling them who he is and what he has done for each one of us.

TODAY’S BIG IDEA:  SHINE

LIKE STARS

                     AND POINT OTHERS TO JESUS THIS CHRISTMAS

THIS WEEK’S BIBLE MEMORY VERSE
Let your light shine before others that they may see your good deeds and praise your Father in heaven. Matthew 5:16

THERE’S NO JUNIOR EDGE NEXT SUNDAY, BUT WE HAVE OUR SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OUTREACH STARTING AT 4.00PM AND FINISHING WITH DINNER AT 7.00PM.

JUNIOR EDGE AND KOOL KIDS WILL BE SINGING THE CHRISTMAS SONGS WE HAVE BEEN PRACTICING OVER THE LAST FEW WEEKS.

 
There is a dress rehearsal at Edge at 3pm on Saturday, 5th December. It would be great if everyone could be there. 

If at all possible can everyone please wear black pants/jeans or skirt and a plain coloured t-shirt without writing or logos on the front.

22/11/15

Today was the last session of our STARS series. We talked about a guy named Isaiah who was a prophet of God. He told people about the coming Messiah, Jesus. He also warned the people who were disobeying God about God’s punishment. This was a very difficult task as it wasn’t always received very well. In fact, many prophets were so hated that they were hunted down and killed!

Sometimes God calls us to do tough jobs. Try forgiving people who have hurt your feelings, standing up for what is right when other kids are making fun of you, even obeying your parents when it doesn’t seem fair! Those are really tough jobs! But in all these things, you can follow Isaiah’s example and trust God for strength and perseverance. If you do this, you will truly be a star! So, are you ready to “Step Out and Shine?”

SHINE AMONG THEM

LIKE STARS

         IN THE SKY                                     Philippians 2:15

The BIG Challenge:
CONGRATULATIONS GO TO: 
Kristen, Ollie, Daniel and Rachel

WELL DONE GUYS!!!!

15/11/15

Today we learnt a lot from the story of Jonah. We were reminded that we need to stand up and be different when god calls us to do his work. We also learnt that we need to trust him through it all, because sometimes we don’t understand why God asks us to do certain things or why he works in certain ways. And we definitely need to keep searching for the things of God. There are clues all around you that show how God is working in your life - ask him to show you those things. Never forget that God’s plan will happen whether you obey him or not, but it’s an honour for us to be part of that plan. God wants to use us to shine brightly in this world for him.

This week’s ‘Big Idea:

STEP OUT AND SHINE!

Our Bible verse to learn and remember:
So that you may become blameless and pure, ‘children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.’ Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.”

Philippians 2:15

The BIG Challenge:
By the end of this series, if you can repeat ALL of the BIG IDEAS and/or Bible memory verses you will receive a very special prize.

ONE WEEK LEFT!

CONGRATULATIONS GO TO:

Kristen for repeating all the Big Ideas as well as all the memory verses and

Ollie for repeating all the memory verses for this series.

WELL DONE GUYS!!!!

All of you are doing an amazing job in learning the songs for our visit to the Elderly people’s home! Keep up the good work!

8/11/15

Esther was today’s star who showed us how to “Step Out and Shine.” Unlike Beverly Mills, who was so full of herself and very rude, Esther “Chose to Be Different”, “Trusted in the Lord”, and “Searched For the Things of God”. As a result, God was able to use her to save the Jewish people from all being killed.

Sometimes it is hard to shine – to follow Jesus and live God’s way – but God is there to help us and give us the strength and courage to do what he wants.

This week’s ‘Big Idea:

STEP OUT AND SHINE!

Our Bible verse to learn and remember:
So that you may become blameless and pure, ‘children of God without fault in a warped and crooked generation.’ Then you will shine among them like stars in the sky.”

Philippians 2:15

 The BIG Challenge:

By the end of this series, if you can repeat ALL of the BIG IDEAS and/or Bible memory verses you will receive a very special prize.

TWO WEEKS TO GO!