Martin Wiles’ Lessons for Children: A Giant-defeating God
By Martin Wiles, Guest Author Scripture: David replied to the Philistine, “You come to me with sword, spear, and javelin, but I come to you in the name of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies.” 1 Samuel 17:45 Related Scripture Reference: 1 Samuel 17 Objective: To teach children that God is bigger and more powerful than any giant they will ever face. For the Teacher: The account of David and Goliath is a familiar Bible story. Ask the children or youth how many of them have heard
From the Pastor: How Great Is Your God?
I will sing of the steadfast love of the Lord, forever; with my mouth I will make known your faithfulness to all generations. - Psalm 89 Do you feel that whatever is going on in your life is just too great or too much for you to handle? When the ancient Hebrews faced a big problem, it was customary for them to look up into the night sky and to contemplate the immense size of the universe and the unimaginable power of
Weekly Invite – 19 April 2020
Sunday, 19 April YouTube @ 16:00 hrs Worship Sermon: What Is There to Fear? Scripture: Psalm 27 Pastor John Snyder, preaching SF Sunday Virtual Worship Service on YouTube YouTube Live Link: : https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWldAjIzgBrYebB10RukTg/live Subscribe to the SF YouTube Channel, hit the subscribe button at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWldAjIzgBrYebB10RukTg Starnberg Fellowship Zoom Meetup - Sunday Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/981145966?pwd=S2lvV3VFNEhEVGxadkdvT1lPa0FBZz09 Meeting ID: 981 145 966 A time to connect with each other after worship. Please note: Due to Zoom security concerns, we understand if you don't wish to join the Zoom meetings. _____________ MUSIC & LYRICS Joy of the Lord Though the tears may fall My
From the Pastor: God Feels Our Pain
“Jesus wept,” are some of the most powerful words that we find in Scripture. Jesus is weeping at the death of Lazarus, even though he knows he’s about to raise him from the dead. So why is he weeping when inexpressible joy and the most astonishing miracle in his ministry is about to occur? Jesus could well have said to Lazarus’ sisters, Mary and Martha, “Why are you grieving so much? I’m about to show you how little a thing death is.” But
A Good Friday Message for Kids
Ms Sharon tells the story of Good Friday. Picture story from lambsongs.co.nz, music from bensound.com, animation by Rhage. https://youtu.be/RP3s2WL7iQY
From the Pastor: Love, Suffering, Grief, and Joy: The Last Four Days of Holy Week
If you were asked to associate one word each for the four days from Maundy Thursday to Easter Sunday, what would those four words be? For me, they are as follows: Maundy Thursday – Love A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. –John 13:34 Jesus’ new commandment is intended for the disciples’ welfare, for them to enjoy lives of meaning and purpose. In his ministry, he gives us a model
From the Pastor: The Logic of the Resurrection: What It Is and What It Does
The central features of the New Testament message are Jesus’ sacrificial death and resurrection. Jesus’ resurrection was the announcement that death no longer reigns over us—the very worst thing that can happen to us has been defeated and overruled. And that same power that operated to raise Jesus’ physical body from the tomb on Easter morning is operating this very day to bring dead things back to life: dead dreams, dead careers, dead marriages, and dead hopes. And we’re not going
Diary of a Disciple: An Easter Message for Kids
A special Easter message for children from Starnberg Fellowship. A selection from the book Diary of a Disciple by Gemma Willis. Read by Bethan Jay. (Part 1.) Book Diary of a Disciple © Gemma Willis, Scripture Union Publishing 2016. https://youtu.be/VMkDDWnaEB0
Weekly Invite – 5 April 2020
Online At A Glance! Friday, 3 April @ 17:00 hrs Youth *Virtual* Movie Night! Get your Netflix (or Netflix free trial) ready! Watch the WhatsApp group for info. Saturday, 4 April @ 16:00 hrs SF Kitchen Convos Join us, bake brownies, and chat together! Palm Sunday, 5 April Zoom @ 15:00 hrs Bible Story Time for Children YouTube @ 16:00 hrs Worship Sermon: Simon of Cyrene Scripture: Mark 15:16-24; Ephesians 1:11-12 Pastor John Snyder https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJWldAjIzgBrYebB10RukTg Zoom @ 17:00 hrs SF Connect A time to connect with each other after worship. Tuesday, 7 April @ 19:30 hrs Prayer & Bible Study
