Dear Parents
Heaven is like…what? How do you finish that sentence? Jesus described many times how heaven is like a party, but one no one had time for. Jesus shared a tragic story about people who were invited to kingdom of God and yet each one of them found an excuse why they couldn’t come. Then Jesus shared how they are replaced by willing attendees: the blind, poor, maimed, and lame (Luke 14:21). These are the ones that are often forgotten by us because we are too busy building up our own kingdoms here. But they are never forgotten by God.
As a matter of fact, Jesus tells us when we throw a party to exclude our friends, family, and those who might feel obligated to pay us back. He says instead to throw a party for the forgotten, and then we will really be blessed (Luke 14:13-14). This week we will be talking all about this this week as we continue to discover what Heaven is all about.
Next month the teens of CVC are planning to share the gospel with the forgotten, the underserved, the marginalized. Then on April 26 we are going to throw a party, a neighborhood cookout, for those who can never pay us back. But before that we will be spending time downtown and in the rough parts of Lincoln so we can get to know those we want to invite. We need your prayers and perhaps your participation. What if Jesus meant what He said about throwing parties for those who cannot pay us back? Next month the students will put His teaching to the test.
LASTLY I hope you plan to come to CVC this week, the youth will be running the main church service and they are very excited. We have music, a skit, several student testimonies, and a powerful word from Bryana Saravia.
As a matter of fact, Jesus tells us when we throw a party to exclude our friends, family, and those who might feel obligated to pay us back. He says instead to throw a party for the forgotten, and then we will really be blessed (Luke 14:13-14). This week we will be talking all about this this week as we continue to discover what Heaven is all about.
Next month the teens of CVC are planning to share the gospel with the forgotten, the underserved, the marginalized. Then on April 26 we are going to throw a party, a neighborhood cookout, for those who can never pay us back. But before that we will be spending time downtown and in the rough parts of Lincoln so we can get to know those we want to invite. We need your prayers and perhaps your participation. What if Jesus meant what He said about throwing parties for those who cannot pay us back? Next month the students will put His teaching to the test.
LASTLY I hope you plan to come to CVC this week, the youth will be running the main church service and they are very excited. We have music, a skit, several student testimonies, and a powerful word from Bryana Saravia.
Connection Points
To spark conversations about this topic, sit down with your teenager and read Luke 14:15-24 and go through these questions together:
• Which excuse do you find the most lame as to why the people couldn’t attend the party?
• What excuse do you find keeps you from engaging in church or your youth group?
• What is something you can say yes to that Jesus is asking?
Have a great time exploring these topics. Thanks for your prayers and support!
• Which excuse do you find the most lame as to why the people couldn’t attend the party?
• What excuse do you find keeps you from engaging in church or your youth group?
• What is something you can say yes to that Jesus is asking?
Have a great time exploring these topics. Thanks for your prayers and support!
Announcements
Refocus - No Refocus this week due to Spring Break. We will resume March 25 for a special Caines Chicken and Noodle's & Co. catered event for our Evangelism Training.
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
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