Hello! We just completed our second week in our four-week study on what Jesus had to say about forgiveness. We had a really good time of discussion and Bible study. I hope your teenager got a lot out of it.
This week, the lesson was entitled “Forgive To Be Forgiven,” and it focused on helping students understand the somewhat complex words of Christ, when He said that God will not forgive us unless we forgive others. We challenged students to identify anyone in their lives to whom they need to extend forgiveness, and to commit to forgiving him or her.
We looked at the following Scripture passages:
Matthew 18:21-35
Matthew 6:14-15
Mark 11:25
You’ll enjoy reading these great scriptures and seeing how God expects us to model His willingness to forgive.
Next Steps...
During the next week as you have time to talk with your teen, consider asking the following questions:
REMINDERS
BEACH CAMP 2016 – ALL paperwork and balance is due NOW!!! Please see Linka ASAP in the church office if you have not turned it in.
Wed, June 29 – “HSM FUEL” Night / Theme: “Anarchy”
During the next week as you have time to talk with your teen, consider asking the following questions:
- Do you remember how you guys talked about Jesus words about forgiveness? It seems kind of harsh. How did your group make sense of Jesus saying that we must forgive others if we expect God to forgive us?
- Are you holding a grudge against anyone right now? Can we talk about it? What has to happen to help move you to a place of forgiveness?
- What are some ways our family can model God’s mercy to others we encounter? Can we think of some specific ways we might do this?
REMINDERS
BEACH CAMP 2016 – ALL paperwork and balance is due NOW!!! Please see Linka ASAP in the church office if you have not turned it in.
Wed, June 29 – “HSM FUEL” Night / Theme: “Anarchy”
This is a special activity and worship night in the HSM Room from 6:30-8pm that you and a friend don’t want to miss. It’s going to be a total blast and led by the interns and staff. The more the merrier (and better)!
Wed, July 6 – we will be taking MSM and HSM to HAWAIIAN FALLS in Mansfield for Parker County Youth Group Day. We will leave North Side at Noon and return by 8pm. Cost for students is $20 (includes unlimited soft drinks) but if you would like to go as a chaperone we will cover your cost – first (5) to respond.
In Christ,
Jim & Eric
Wed, July 6 – we will be taking MSM and HSM to HAWAIIAN FALLS in Mansfield for Parker County Youth Group Day. We will leave North Side at Noon and return by 8pm. Cost for students is $20 (includes unlimited soft drinks) but if you would like to go as a chaperone we will cover your cost – first (5) to respond.
In Christ,
Jim & Eric
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