Take a Peek into the Class

Well, Chris had the camera in his pocket last Sunday.....so I thought I would share!

Does everyone have their plates full??? It is time to start!

Jodie is so happy to get her o.j.

And here is where Cory and his "arm candy" bring us a message from the Word dealing with our identity. (Angela actually said that was her role!)

Maybe you'll be in next weeks' blog.....make sure you are there next week for the Smiths' first time to teach! I am sure it will be amazing.

Last Sunday's Lesson

God in the World & in the Word
January 4, 2008

Avoiding God
Avoiding God in many times and places, has proved so difficult that a very large part of the human race has failed to achieve it. (C.S. Lewis)

What influences and events have led you to faith in God?

His Revelations to Us
General revelation refers to the way that God makes his existence known in the world.
Special revelation is the term for how God makes his will known to his people.

Psalm 19
God’s glory is on tour in the skies, God-craft on exhibit across the horizon.

Madame Day holds classes every morning.



Professor Night lectures each evening.

Their words aren’t heard, their voices aren’t recorded.


But their silence fills the earth

Unspoken truth is spoken everywhere.

God makes a huge dome for the sun- a superdome!

The morning sun’s a new husband leaping from his honeymoon bed,

The day breaking sun an athlete racing to the tape.
That’s how God’s word vaults across the skies from sunrise to sunset.

Melting ice, scorching deserts, warming hearts to faith.

Here are a few questions
What can anyone in the world know about God through creation?
How is God’s glory particularly revealed in the sun?
Which aspects of creation have helped you learn the most about God and His glory?
What are some things about God that can’t be known through creation?


Romans 1: 18-20
Romans 1:18-20 The wrath of God is being revealed from heaven against all the godlessness and wickedness of men who suppress the truth by their wickedness, 19since what may be known about God is plain to them, because God has made it plain to them. 20For since the creation of the world, God's invisible qualities—his eternal power and divine nature—have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse.

Psalm 19: 7-9 God’s Law
The revelation of God is whole and pulls our lives together. The signposts of God are clear and point out the right road. The life-maps of God are right, showing the way to joy. The directions of God are plain and easy on the eyes. God’s reputation is twenty-four-carat gold, with a lifetime guarantee. The decisions of God are accurate down to the ninth degree.

Psalm 19:10
God’s word is better than a diamond, better than a diamond set between emeralds. You’ll like it better than strawberries in spring, better than red, ripe strawberries.

Psalm 19:11-14
There’s more; God’s word warns us of danger and directs us to hidden treasure. Otherwise how will we find our way? Or know when we play the fool? Clean the slate, God, so we can start the day fresh! Keep me from stupid sins, from thinking I can take over your work; Then I can start this day sun-washed, scrubbed clean of the grime of sin. These are the words in my mouth; these are what I chew on and pray. Accept them when I place them on the morning alter, O God, my alter-Rock, God, Priest-of-my-alter.

A few more questions
What words does the psalmist use to describe God’s law?
What are the benefits of knowing God’s law?
What benefits have you received from God’s law?
Why would reflecting on God’s creation and his law cause David to think about his own responsibility before God?

Make it personal
We’ve said that anyone can see there is a God through creation…..but
Romans 10:14-16 How, then, can they call on the one they have not believed in? And how can they believe in the one of whom they have not heard? And how can they hear without someone preaching to them? 15And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written, "How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!"


How is God revealing Himself to you?

Hee Hee...

Oh What a Night!

Last night Couples in Christ had our third annual Christmas Party!
Here are some pictures for you to see the fun we had.

We started with some fantastic Mexican food.

Then, it was off for the scaenger hunt. People ran to their cars to see who

would be the winner of the trophy this year.

In first place it was the Green team!

Keith, Betty, Daylynn, Joseph and Joanna
(and by the way, this would be the second year the Stephens won the scavengar hunt!)

In second place, we have the very unhappy (well at least unhappy Buddy) Red team.

J.D., Roza, Buddy, Jen and Brad

And strolling in at third place the Blue team or Blaine, Crystal, Delia and Van.

Now we were back, it was time to celebrate......the winners...




......but most importantly the reason for the season! Christ

After singing it was time to get dirty and play DIRTY Santa

Delia had the first gift of the giving.

Then it was the table for the Phillips...
no, for the Smiths.....
Nope...the Phillips



Now the Smiths got a box that kept on giving..


actually, the Phillips got that box......

As for the rest of us, Crystal got a very "unactive" jersey

Delia got a "cha cha cha chachia!" (How do you spell that?)

Ashley got a very "interesting" frame

Keith was so very happy to get his Santa cookie jar...but not for long....

The real winners of the night were the Smiths who went home with their own signed picture of Betty and Keith in their Young and the Restless stage of life.....

Ya'll Are Bringing It!

Van did a wonderful job Sunday, as usual! He taught about Jacob and Rebecca in one of those stories where we learn a lot about what not to do. Yet, as I sat there Sunday it wasn't Jacob or Rebecca that ministered to me, but you. I am so thankful for God giving us the Bible His record of miracles He has performed, but it is also so wonderful to hear you give testimonies of how He is performing miracles among us today.

We started this class as a way to minister to people's marriages. I don't think we were prepared for how much the enemy would attack those marriages. Yet, as in everything, God just used those trials to flat out show off! In our Sunday School class you are sitting in the midst of some miraculous marriages and some faithful people who allowed God to break them and use them.

I love each of you so much. It's funny to me that I started out in this class to be a "teacher" and instead I have been incredibly blessed to learn from you. So, here is my plea (yes, I'm begging you here people): I don't think we will ever know this side of Heaven how we can touch other people with our testimonies. I can't tell how I was moved by early morning neighbors and wrong phone numbers Sunday. Please share with us when you see God moving in your lives or the lives of others. You can leave a comment or e-mail Me, Betty, Kyla, or Jen with your stories and we'll post them here. These can be things that happened in the past which you can see in hindsight or things that are happening right now. Most importantly, please know they can be big or small! God may have saved you from being squished by a falling piano, but it's just as important to share when he helped you get through a tough day at work.

I'm begging you to share because we all know we all at one time or the other walk in a valley where we can't seem to see God, and we as a family need to constantly be affirming with each other that He's alive and well and working for the good of those who love Him.

So, let's get it going people. Let this blog become God's bragging board! He deserves it and we all need it!

Our Olympic Game Room

I think we get the GOLD for Best Game Room EVER!

Thank you to all that made the awesome decorations, worked it, and cleaned up after all the festivities! Looking forward to it next year!

Join US

As we start a new series this Sunday November 2nd, 2008.

Our class, being we are a Couples N Christ Class, is diving into the Old Testament and studying the Couples of the Old Testament. This Sunday we will start at the beginning, in Genesis per se, with Adam and Eve.

Hope to see many smiling friends old and new with us as we together see a fresh new perspective on how the Couples of the Bible do very much relate to us in the modern day world.