The Mid-Week Update!!!

Time to get things going after our all too brief holiday season.  I pray that everyone keeps the essence of the birth of Christ in their hearts year-round! 

Lesson Recap

Fork In The Road

Psalm 1: 1-6 

This is called a wisdom Psalm as it gives observations and guidance on how to live.  In life there are always two paths to take.  As Yogi Berra once said, "If you see a fork in the road, take it!"  We know all too well that the destinations of the two paths are not always clearly labeled; nor are the potential consequences of selecting one over the other.

All of us want our kids to make wise decisions, now and later in life.  What are some methods we use to help them make good choices?

God's Way 1-3

v-1 Here we see that blessed is the person who delights in the Lord. Delights means many things.  It can mean to be good, or to enjoy.  In can also mean to be happy.  People who delight also meditate, as meditation is a by-product of delight.

v-3 This verse illustrates the result of not doing what we see in v.1 and doing what we see in verse 2.

We also see in these verses that we can look upon this as a tree.

1. Tree-planted, which shows intent.
2. Stream-fresh, constantly moving.
3. Fruit-provides fruit when the season ,or time, is right.  God determines when it will produce.
4. Leaf-source of energy for the tree.  Leaves come to life and fall off..and then continue this cycle...but the tree never withers.

The Other Way 4-5
Verses 4-5 are associated with the people of comparison in v.1.  Remember that chaff is the hull of the grain, and represents uselessness.

The Two Choices 6
What do you see this verse saying regarding the choices we will face this year?  We should all remember to try and take the 'right' path.

Conclusion: In this new year we will be faced with many forks in the road.  We need to seek God's wisdom so we will make the right decisions!

SPOT Super Bowl Party

...this year will be held at the Hurt's. Mark your calendars for February 5th at about 5PM. Bring a snack or an appetizer to share and join in on the fun!  The map is over to the right of this page.  It will also be distributed in the SPOT folder, along with a sign-up sheet!

Church Photo Directory

Break out the combs and brushes.  The time is here for a new Concord photo directory.  You can sign up online simply by going here.

Concord Blood Drive

The American Red Cross will be holding a blood drive at Concord Church on Monday, January 16th from 3PM -7PM.  For an appointment you can contact Rhonda Reimler at 636-464-6737, or you can email her at rreimler@yahoo.com.  Walk-ins will be welcome, but appointments will take priority.  You must be able to produce a photo ID.

Mission Trip Donations

Nineteen of our Concord members are going with the Footsteps Missions to work at orphanages in Santa Barbara, Honduras and Belize City, and a community camp/drug prevention center in Routan.  The missionary has asked that  Concord help to provide a new outfit of clothing for each of the 30 children at the Garden of Hope and Love Orphanage.  They give them out for the children's birthdays, and these are the new clothes they ever receive.  There is an envelope with a brochure and letter in the SPOT folder for your information and donations.

Youth Blog

Don't forget to check out the latest news on the Concord Ministries web blog.  You can find it here!       

Snacks

  

• 1/15 LaRowe
• 1/22 Bradshaw
• 1/29 Phillips

Prayer Requests

 

•   Zenobia's dad's declining health.  Pray for patience for her mom.
•    From Phil- pray for Lesa.  She is depressed because James has left for basic training.  Pray for James also.