Jesus & Tough Times: Lesson 1

Dear Parents,

We are starting a new series this week called, “Jesus and the Tough Times.” We are spending our time really talking about where the Lord is when things go wrong. It was a great discussion about some hard things. Thank you for allowing your child to be a part of it.

This week, the lesson was entitled “The God Who Listens” and it focused on helping students understand that when they experience tough times, they can and should express their emotions to God in real, honest ways.

We looked at the following Scripture passages:

• Matthew 26:36-46 
• Hebrews 5:7 

This is the recounting of how Jesus talked to God in the Garden right before He was arrested. It’s a powerful example of how Jesus called, cried and was open with the Father about how He was feeling.


Next Steps...

During the next week as you have time to talk with your child, consider asking the following questions:

• This week you talked about how to be honest with God about what you’re feeling. Do you feel like that is easy or hard for you? (It might be helpful for you to share if this is easy or difficult for you personally.) 

• Do you feel like hearing more about the way Jesus was honest with God was helpful? Why or why not? Tell me more about that. 

• What are you going to do in trying to be more honest with God about the way you are feeling about life. 

Thank you for all you do. If you have any questions about anything, please don’t hesitate to call me.


REMINDERS

HONDO / HONDURAS MISSION TRIP TRAININGS

*Scheduled for Sundays – May 15 and 22 > 6:30-7:30pm / It is important to make these meetings

BEACH CAMP 2016 DEPOSIT/REGISTRATION DUE 

*We still have places for students to attend summer camp so get your $ and registration forms turned in ASAP. The required student-parent orientation meeting is Wed, May 18th @ 6:30pm.

HSM > Rangers vs. Astros Baseball – Wed, June 8th

Invite a friend and join us for $1 hot dog night and a great rivalry. We will load @ 5pm from HSM Room and head to Arlington. Game starts at 705pm. There are 25 tickets available - $20/each.