Kingdom First

Weekly Wrap-Up 4.22.12

admin — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 06:23:19 +0000

This week in Kingdom First Dr. Moore taught on Matthew 11:16-19. He sought to answer the question, “How can we be in the world but not of it?” How ought Christians to think about movies, music, and art? It is easy to say if something is Christian then that means it is safe. But many times Christian TV, radio, and movies can still be carnal. The Bible is not “safe” as some people see safeness. There are all sorts of sins being committed including rape, murder, and betrayal. When examining these types of media it is not so much if there is a good message but what does it do with darkness? Does it subtly lure you into a state in which you want darkness to prevail, or does it show darkness for what it truly is?

Prayer Requests:

Ben and Christy Tarver have been matched with a birth mother in Louisville and are hoping to bring their new baby home in early June.

Pray for Dave as he is on a three week tour with the army. He is currently in St. Louis.

Pat Trainer had surgery recently and is about to go through a third round of chemo.

The Lloyds announced Sunday that they will be having their first child in November.

Kingdom First Welcomes Baby Abe!

admin — Tue, 17 Apr 2012 12:00:40 +0000

Kingdom First would like to welcome its newest member, Abraham (Abe) Johnson Taul. He was born on April 10 weighing 8.3 lbs and was twenty one inches long. Remember the Taul family as they transition into this new life.

Weekly Wrap-Up 3.11.12

admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 12:01:17 +0000

This Sunday Ken Lovett continued our study through Colossians by examining chapter 3:5-11. In this lesson, Ken describes how we are to live as new creations in Christ. First we must realize as Paul stresses in the text, that sin matters. It is signifigant that we live lives in Christ continually putting sin to death. Second, Ken points out that Paul emphasizes that words matter. Our words, the way in which we speak to one another gives evidence of the heart we have. A new heart in Christ will evidence speech, devoid of slander, malice, and anger. Finally, Paul admonishes the reader to put on the new man, through Christ. We were created in the image of Christ, and are being conformed to His image. When we realize that we must turn from sin, because sin matters; and we realize that we should control our speech because our words matter; then we will demonstrate that we have put on the new life offered to us through Christ’s sacrifice.

Announcements:

No ABF next week.

Prayer Requests:

The Mobleys had their baby!

Pastor Candidate has been chosen

The Henryville tornado victims and recovery

Dianna’s dad is in hospital

Freddy Taul has potentially found a job!

Weekly Wrap-Up 3.4.12

admin — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 13:00:54 +0000

This week in Kingdom First, Phillip Bethancourt continued our study through the book of Colossians. Teaching through 2:13-3:4 he explained that Paul is speaking of the fact that we are all born dead spiritually and it is only by the piercing of the heart that we are made alive. The shadows in the Old Testament traditions and rituals are but a shadow but Christ is the substance that fills us. You have died with him then you should not live as if the elemental spirits rule. This is the type of temptation that the church at Colossae was facing. Paul was asking them in essence, “Why are you still living as those who do not know Christ?” Those who are legalistic are more concerned with the “what” of Christianity than they are the who. We are hidden in Christ and the war on sin is one that continually looks forward to his appearance.

Prayer Requests:

Freddy and Whitney are asking for wisdom and blessing in jobs and finances as they experience the blessing of their son in a few weeks.

Ben’s aunt Teressa has a brain tumor.

The girl who was accidentally shot at her father’s church in Florida has passed away.

Emily Griffin and Drew’s parents will be traveling this week.

Sarah Haygood is applying for a job in Birmingham, Alabama. Pray that God will open or close that door according to his will.

Weekly Wrap-Up 2.19.12

admin — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:00:29 +0000

This week in Kingdom First, Dr. Moore continued our study in the book of Colossians and taught through 2:1-8. He showed us that it is easy to read Colossians and see it as a deep theological book and therefore see it as distant, but it is a very personal book. Paul is showing the Colossians what it is like to be like Christ. Sometimes this even means to have the right kind of worry. Just like children are dependent upon their parents, so the churches were dependent upon Paul and because of this it caused him much concern when they drifted away from the gospel. He wants to show them that the real mystery is not about Christ, but that it is Christ. It is not as if you get wisdom and knowledge and then get Christ. You get Christ and then wisdom and he leads you to wisdom and knowledge. If you have received Christ then walk in him.

Prayer Requests:

The Cunningham’s sixteen year-old granddaughter, Tori, just had her third open heart surgery

Continue to remember the Bethancourts, especially Cami and Weston.

There is a family from Burundi who are refugees and are getting a home in Louisville. Some men from the class will be helping work on it this Saturday. If you would like to join, please see Ken Lovett.

A member of our church has been diagnosed with lymphoma.

Chris’ father is interviewing for a staff position at a church in Colorado.

A coworker of Mrs. Brewer’s, Russell Ford, is a new Christian and has gone through back surgery recently.

A pastor’s daughter was accidentally shot after a church service last week.

Ken will be having his interview for his PhD this week.

Diana will be moving to SE Asia at the end of the year.