Please read this scripture and reflect on the questions below as a family after confirmation. Share: Tonight, we read parables Jesus told about the kingdom of heaven. What beliefs do you have about the kingdom of heaven? Think: do those come from something Jesus says in Scripture, or is it something someone taught you?Read the scripture together: Matthew 19:14, "Jesus said, 'Let the little children come to me, and do not stop them; for it is to such as these that the kingdom of heaven belongs.'”Ask: Kids, share with your parents:
Pray: Creator of heaven and earth, We pray, "your kingdom come, your will be done on earth as it is in heaven." Teach us what we need to know about your heavenly kingdom and help us to trust you with the rest of what we don't know and may never know. Make us your disciples: that our words and actions might bring about your kingdom on earth, as it is in heaven. Work through us, Lord Jesus, to bring about your kingdom of heaven on earth. Amen. Weekly Announcements Please take a moment to read through the announcements and check your calendars to see where you can connect with Zion's youth ministries this month! Christmas Tree Sales: The Stewartville Morning Lions sell Christmas trees every year in the Fareway parking lot as a fundraiser, and welcome additional help taking shifts to sell Christmas trees. You can sign up for a shift here. Two recommendations:
If you have a question about Christmas Tree sales, please contact Matt Huggenvik at squiggy23@hotmail.com Bear Creek Cookie Classic: Bake holiday-themed cookies, pies, bars, breads or other treats for the Bear Creek Cookie Classic. Please contact Angie Froisland with questions at Angief@bearcreekservices.org or at 288 - 7195. Donations should be dropped off in disposable containers or trays the Bear Creek Services Building (3108 Highway 52 North, Rochester, MN 55901). Our volunteers will display your cookies on holiday-themed platters. Volunteer bakers can drop off cookies at the following times: Wednesday, December 7th from 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Thursday, December 8th from 7:30 AM - 4:30 PM Friday, December 9th from 7:30 AM - 8 PM Confirmation Requirements: Many of you have already started taking sermon notes and completing service hours - great job! Remember, for each year of confirmation, you need to complete:
To get credit for your service hours, you need to fill out a green half-sheet, describing how you served, and turn it in by the youth bulletin board (the same place you turn in your sermon notes). Not sure what "counts" for service hours? Here are a few options, and links to sign up:
If you have any questions or concerns about the announcements listed above, please don't hesitate to reach out. Pastor Kim Kyllo pastor.kim.kyllo@gmail.com |
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