10 Tweets

Here's last weekend's sermon in 10 Tweets: "Praying for Your Kids" (Ephesians 3:14-19) 1// Bottom line for Christian parents: Pray for what you most want for your kids. The trick is remembering what you really most want.

2// Paul prays for them to be grasped, wowed and captivated by Christ’s love for them.

3// Aim high, go deep

4// Eternal life, true joy, true fulfillment, a moral life are all produced by living in a faith-based relationship with God.

5// God produces those things for us and in us through an on-going relationship with us.

6// If you want your kids to be good, pray for them to be grasped, wowed and captivated the One who loves them so much that they can trust him with their entire lives.

7// If you want your kids to be good, pray for them to be captivated the One who loves them so much they can trust him with their entire lives.

8// God’s answer to this prayer can sabotage some of our other, day-to-day prayers for safety, financial security and great careers.

9// Your deepest desire is that they be safe in Christ’s arms for eternity. Make that your ultimate aim. Safety now would only be a bonus.

10// What if we asked kids “What do you sense God wants you be when you grow up?” instead of the usual “What do U want to be when you grow up?”

Monday Memo

Hi Five Oakers, Here are most of the comments and questions from the weekend Communication Cards:

// Great message Henry. Thanks for preaching the Gospel in regards to prayers for our kids!

// I really like praying for each child individually during the dedication. I really hope we continue to do that in the future!  [I love it, too. Jeni has done a GREAT job with this ministry. And Susan Somers does a great job of leading the class that prepares the parents for this milestone. The prayers were incredible and I loved seeing so many young families taking this step.]

// Thank you Five Oaks for being my church home for so many years. I’m going to miss you all so much!  Kim Todd [Kim, you will be missed to. Thank you for your friendship and your many years and ways of service!]

// Really great job with the child dedications Jeni and Dan. [Didn't you miss Tim Bubar? Don't you think he would have done better? Just kidding!!! Well done, Dan.]

// What a great heartening Mother’s Day message. Thanks.

// Henry, your preaching changed and helped my prayers for my kids.

// “Before the Throne of God Above” and “How Great Thou Art”, both hymns bring tears to my eyes.  [Beautifully done! Thank you worship and tech team.]

// Worship team was rocking!

// A superb sermon!

// “How Great Thou Art” – thanks be to God!

// Can you put a light on the cross? It seems hard to see when I pray. [I don't know but the tech team knows of your request. Thanks.]