One Man Should Die for the People

The Plot to Kill Jesus
Then many of the Jews who had come to Mary, and had seen the things Jesus did, believed in Him. But some of them went away to the Pharisees and told them the things Jesus did. Then the chief priests and the Pharisees gathered a council and said, "What shall we do? For this Man works many signs. If we let Him alone like this, everyone will believe in Him, and the Romans will come and take away both our place and nation." And one of them, Caiaphas, being high priest that year, said to them, "You know nothing at all, nor do you consider that it is expedient for us that one man should die for the people, and not that the whole nation should perish." Now this he did not say on his own authority; but being high priest that year he prophesied that Jesus would die for the nation, and not for that nation only, but also that He would gather together in one the children of God who were scattered abroad. Then, from that day on, they plotted to put Him to death.
John 11:45-53 NKJV

Then Satan entered Judas, surnamed Iscariot, who was numbered among the twelve. So he went his way and conferred with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray Him to them. And they were glad, and agreed to give him money. So he promised and sought opportunity to betray Him to them in the absence of the multitude. Luke 22:3-6 NKJV

Thanks be unto God for his amazing gift: Jesus Christ, the only begotten Son of God is the object of our faith; the only faith that saves is faith in Him.

-Arcamax Bible Verses

Thanks Team Kelley and Michelle

You did an awesome job teaching the bible study today. We are all so blessed that you volunteered to use your talents to teach us!

Here are some resources that were mentioned today in class:
Websites:
http://www.allaboutgod.com/ Check out the section under "Life Challenges."
http://www.creativeparents.com/

Books

Hope for the Flowers by Trina Paulus I got this book as a gift for high school graduation.

*The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman

*Love and Respect by Emmerson Eggerichs

* books are available at the library

Recipe for Harmony

Ingredients: God, 1 Husband, 1 Wife

Directions:

• Love your husband. "Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as Christ God forgave you." Ephesians 4:32


• Respect him. "A wife of noble character is her husband's crown." Proverbs 12:4


• Enjoy him. "There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven." Ecclesiastes 3:1

May His undying love be the glue that seals your hearts together!

Please continue to pray for Tammy. We pray to the Lord to comfort her pain and help her to adjust to coming home after such major surgery. We thank our Father for watching over Tammy because she is his child and loves her more than anything!

Praise God!

Tammy's surgery went well-the doctors were pleased. As of today, the lymph nodes tested negative (praise God!) Tammy's mom was planning on visiting this evening and taking Madison over tomorrow.
Please continue to pray for Tammy's strength and recovery. She has so much faith and knows that many people are praying for her. God bless you all!
In His Name,
Joanna



On a lighter note:
Check this website out- courtesy of Kelley! I have already looked my birthday up- you should look yours up.
www.birthverse.com/mybirthverse.cfm

Just for Laughs

You might have seen this already, but it is still so funny. We can all use a laugh being a mother! Anita Renfroe is a christian speaker that has written books, amusing songs and has been on the Women of Faith tour.

"Arise, shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. See, darkness covers the earth and thick darkness is over the peoples, but the Lord rises upon you and His glory appears over." Isaiah 60:1,2.

Attitude of Gratitude

Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Jesus Christ.
1 Thessalonians 5:18

What you have now was once among the things you only hoped for!

Pray: Thank you, Father, for your mercy, your forgiveness, and your loving care for me. Thank you for my family-for every good and no-so-good quality in each member. Thank you for the privilege of being a mother! Thank you for the circumstances in my life at this very moment; help me to see your hand at work. In Jesus's name, amen.


Request: Do you have a really good children's bible that you can recommend? Please email the name of it to lakemagmom@gmail.com I will post them to the site. We have had several requests for this!

No Ladies Pity Party Here

If you haven't seen it already, here is the video that Corey shared with us today in bible study. Dr. Randy Pausch's medical update can be found here: http://download.srv.cs.cmu.edu/~pausch/news/index.html

Thanks Corey, we appreciate you working so hard to make our bible study even more meaningful (notice the expression of gratitude-:)).