Friday, August 13, 2010


SPOT Lesson Preview

In last Sunday's lesson on Boaz, I mentioned the story took place during the time in Israel's history that the nation was governed by judges.  I even mentioned one of the judges, Gideon.  He is one of the most well-known people to serve in that capacity.  So I have decided we should take a closer look at the man, Gideon.  This Sunday we will do that.

Now, after March 15, there will be two more weeks in August.  That means we will only have two more Adult Rated Bible studies left.  I am giving you the task of deciding which two Bible characters we will look at.

The options are:
  • David
  • Ahab
  • Elijah
  • Daniel
You will have an opportunity to cast your vote Sunday and I will let you know the results on a weekly basis as I send out the Lesson Preview. 

See you Sunday,
Don
 
A Sunday Dessert Feast

Leave it to our fearless leader Kevin, to come up with a new "angle" on Sunday SPOTsnacking -  Angle-Food-a-Rama - a - make that Angel Food-a-Rama is this week!!!  Bring your favorite topping!  Cakes are provided for the snack feast and we already have folks signed up for strawberries, pudding, chocolate syrup, peaches, and cool whip.  If you don't see it on this list, bring it yourself and add to the fun!

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Mid-Week Update!!!

Sunday Lesson Recap

On Sunday, we read and discussed about a man of honor...Boaz.  Read read the bulk of the story in Ruth 1:19-4:10.  We covered the famine and Ruth's dedication to Naomi.  It is so deep that she leaves her people and clan to go back with Naomi.

In Bethlehem, once the two women return, Noami is defeated.  Her husband and son's are dead.  She has no means of financial survival.

One day Ruth offers to go gleaning...gathering leftover barley.  The fields were close to the city of Bethlehem, where we find a relative of Naomi's husband, Boaz.

Boaz offered to keep Ruth safe in his fields.  He was kind to Ruth because of the way she had taken care of Naomi.  Ruth gleaned a lot of grain.  When this barley was presented, the mention of what Boaz did was mentioned. Boaz was a wealthy man, and for him to give pause to a gleaner was highly unusual.  What does this tell us about Boaz?

One day Naomi came to Ruth with a plan to "catch her man".  This plan works, and as a result Boaz and Ruth are married.  As we read the generational sections of the Word, we find that their descendants are David and Jesus!
Angle-Food-a-Rama

...is this Sunday!!!  Bring your favorite topping.  Cakes will be provided for a snack feast! We already have folks signed up for strawberries, pudding, chocolate syrup, peaches, and cool whip.  Let get some more out there!

Birthday Wishes 

...today to Daniel Smith!  Hope your day is a good one!

Board Game Night

Our activity for September will be a board game night, coupled with a small bonfire.  The Massey's have offered to host this event, so watch for details coming soon!

Prayer Requests
 
  • Jeff and Ronda will be grandparents next spring.  Pray for a healthy baby.
  • Susan's mother had rotator cuff surgery yesterday. Pray for healing
  • Pray for wisdom for the church's financial situation.
  • Pray for the church staff...especially the prospective worship minister.
  • Pray for kids returning to school.  



    
 

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Infamous Blog

For all the new readers, this is the infamous blog!!  We keep track of our SPOT classes, lessons, and social activities here.  It's also a pretty handy way to quickly get out prayer requests!  You can email us at thespotspot@charter.net with anything you would like added to the blog!  Take a look around and enjoy!  Maybe we will see you in one of our SPOT bible classes on Sunday, 10:30, Room 229!!!