Dear Parents
Dear parents,
This Sabbath in Sabbath School we’re continuing our study of the Trinity. We’ll look at how the Bible shows that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are each God, while at the same time teaching that there is only one God. But I don’t want this to simply be a lesson about proving the Trinity from Scripture. I want our teens to understand why the Trinity matters and what it reveals about who God is.
One of the biggest ideas we’ll explore is the Bible’s statement that “God is love.” Love isn’t simply something God does, it is who God is. Before people, angels, or anything else existed, love was already present within God. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have eternally existed in a relationship of selfless love. God didn’t create us because He was lonely or needed someone to love Him. He created us out of the overflow of the love that has always existed within Him.
My hope is that our teens come away seeing the Trinity as much more than a difficult doctrine to explain. It tells us something beautiful about the God who created us and saved us: at the very center of who God has always been is selfless, eternal love, and that is the same love He has extended to us.
This Sabbath in Sabbath School we’re continuing our study of the Trinity. We’ll look at how the Bible shows that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit are each God, while at the same time teaching that there is only one God. But I don’t want this to simply be a lesson about proving the Trinity from Scripture. I want our teens to understand why the Trinity matters and what it reveals about who God is.
One of the biggest ideas we’ll explore is the Bible’s statement that “God is love.” Love isn’t simply something God does, it is who God is. Before people, angels, or anything else existed, love was already present within God. The Father, Son, and Holy Spirit have eternally existed in a relationship of selfless love. God didn’t create us because He was lonely or needed someone to love Him. He created us out of the overflow of the love that has always existed within Him.
My hope is that our teens come away seeing the Trinity as much more than a difficult doctrine to explain. It tells us something beautiful about the God who created us and saved us: at the very center of who God has always been is selfless, eternal love, and that is the same love He has extended to us.
Connection Points
This week, I encourage you to read 1 John 3:16-24 and spend a few minutes talking with your teenager about our lesson. Consider building your conversation around these questions:
• What is something someone has done for you that made you feel genuinely cared about, even if it was really small?
• Why do you think it is sometimes easier to say you care about someone than to actually do something for them?
• 1 John 3 connects loving God with loving other people. Why do you think those two things are so closely connected?
• Is there something practical we could do as a family this week to show love to someone instead of only saying we care?
Thanks for praying for our students and our ministry. Have an amazing week!
• What is something someone has done for you that made you feel genuinely cared about, even if it was really small?
• Why do you think it is sometimes easier to say you care about someone than to actually do something for them?
• 1 John 3 connects loving God with loving other people. Why do you think those two things are so closely connected?
• Is there something practical we could do as a family this week to show love to someone instead of only saying we care?
Thanks for praying for our students and our ministry. Have an amazing week!
Announcements
Refocus - Wednesday from 6:10pm-8pm in the CVC youth room. This week we will be going to Matt Talbot Kitchen to spend time visiting with the people there and getting out of our comfort zone in the care of others.
Vespers - This is our Bonfire and Music Vespers on . We will eat, gather around the fire and sing praises to God into the night. It will be at 15590 Fox Run Rd. Bennet NE from 7-8:30pm on September 18. Bring a camp chair, and something to roast. S'more's and water will be provided.
MAN CAMP - Man Camp is our yearly event where young men, and old camp at Woodland Acres to learn the ancient ways of being a man of God. We do this through hard situations, grit, fun, and stories. This year the theme is Legacy. For more information or to sign up click HERE. September 25-27 $35 for students, $40 for adults (price goes up by $5 after Sept 14, but sign up by Sept 1 for a guaranteed shirt).
Day with Jesus - This is an event designed primarily for the young women of CVC. This is run by Pastor Cecelia and some amazing volunteers. It will be the evening of September 25 and during Sabbath School/church on September 26.
Bible Study Small Group - Almost every Friday night Mic and Tori host a small group Bible study in their home from 7:15-9:00pm. This is a time for your teen to be able to ask questions about life, eternity, God, or really anything. We open up the Bible and dive in discovering what it means for us and our faith journey. This is one of the best things we do.
Our Home Address:
130 Winfield Rd.
Lincoln, NE 68512
Vespers - This is our Bonfire and Music Vespers on . We will eat, gather around the fire and sing praises to God into the night. It will be at 15590 Fox Run Rd. Bennet NE from 7-8:30pm on September 18. Bring a camp chair, and something to roast. S'more's and water will be provided.
MAN CAMP - Man Camp is our yearly event where young men, and old camp at Woodland Acres to learn the ancient ways of being a man of God. We do this through hard situations, grit, fun, and stories. This year the theme is Legacy. For more information or to sign up click HERE. September 25-27 $35 for students, $40 for adults (price goes up by $5 after Sept 14, but sign up by Sept 1 for a guaranteed shirt).
Day with Jesus - This is an event designed primarily for the young women of CVC. This is run by Pastor Cecelia and some amazing volunteers. It will be the evening of September 25 and during Sabbath School/church on September 26.
Bible Study Small Group - Almost every Friday night Mic and Tori host a small group Bible study in their home from 7:15-9:00pm. This is a time for your teen to be able to ask questions about life, eternity, God, or really anything. We open up the Bible and dive in discovering what it means for us and our faith journey. This is one of the best things we do.
Our Home Address:
130 Winfield Rd.
Lincoln, NE 68512