May 2020 at Living Word – The world is full of brokenness and conflict. God desires for us to bring healing and unity by ministering and sharing the Gospel. The family of God is responsible providing spiritual, physical, mental, social, and emotional needs of the family members. The Holy Spirit empowers us with spiritual gifts to be used to serve and lift each other up. We demonstrate honor for God when we respect earthly authorities and pray for them but we must put our full trust and faith in God’s plan. If you have slipped away come back to God’s family with fostering, adoption, and remarriage into the church which is the Bride of Christ. It is not to late yet! Stay in contact. Support and lift each other up through the body of Christ. The relationship is an important part of your well-being.
Children learn to tell others about Jesus
May 3 Paul and Barnabas became missionaries – Acts 1:8; Acts chapter 13 – Missionaries are people called by God to tell people the Good News about Jesus. Paul and Barnabas not only teach us how to tell others but how to accept rejection. Telling and teaching about Jesus will not always be an easy task. God will provide guidance, message, & power to tell others.
May 10 Paul listened to God – Acts 1:8; 15:36-41; 16:1-12 – God works through people by empowering them with the Holy Spirit. You can use Paul’s experience and the Holy Spirit to fulfill God’s plan for you.
May 17 Paul taught in Athens – John 17:3; Acts 1:8; 17:16-34 – All of us have a mission to complete with God. We should train, prepare, and build the relationship. Ask God to guard your mind from anything that confuses or distracts you from God’s truth.
May 24 Paul preached to an angry crowd – Acts 1:8; 21:15; Romans 8:28- God can empower you to share the Gospel in tough times
May 31 Paul taught Peter – Acts 1:8; Galatians chapter 2- Mentors and teachers help us evaluate & reach our potential. Just make sure their & your relationship with God provides the right guidance.
Youth learn about dealing with messy relationships
May 3 Encourage – Acts 9:26-28; 11:21-26 – Our relationships grow & strengthen when we encourage and walk along side of others. We can motivate others to follow God’s will.
May 10 Forgive:21-28, 32-33 – Relationships grow deeper with forgiveness. God calls us to forgive others as He forgave us,
May 17 Serve – Galatians 5:13-15;6:1-5,10 – Seize the opportunity to serve in God’s Kingdom plan.
May 24 Yield – Philippians 2:1-5, 13-15 – Humbly consider the needs of others. We can receive joy by putting others first. Prioritize using the Holy spirit as your guide.
May 31 Accept – Romans 14:1-4, 13-19 – Do not allow opinions to define you or others, look past differences and focus on God’s plan. We accomplish a great deal when working together with the Holy Spirit.
Make sure you are opening and using the gifts that God has given you.
Build the relationship with the church and God. You are our family and we love you.
Know the power of perseverance – Barnabas did more than pay lip service to the joy of knowing Jesus, he embodied it. He faced many challenging circumstances as he preached the gospel. The road of suffering lead to a journey of joy through the power of perseverance of following God’s path one step at a time.