Connect the Thots # 21

Connect the Thots is all about determining the common thread that binds three seemingly unrelated clues. For example, what one idea ties together:
Baby in a manger, Death on a cross, & King of Kings
Thot =Jesus.
Easy enough?

Give this quiz a try. We will post the answers next time along with a new quiz.

1. the meek, the poor in spirit, the peacemakers
2. a spy, a companion of Caleb, "Be thou strong and very courageous"
3. sons of Noah, Peter's denial of Jesus, the sign of Jonah
4. a six-month party, a hanging, a celebration called Purim
5. Michal, Samuel, the witch of Endor
6. Paul's other occupation, the ancient tabernacle, Sisera's assassination
7. adulterers, extortioners, drunkards
8. the serpent, the day of Job's birth, anyone who hangs on a tree
9. death, an adder, the locust of Revelation
10. "son of man", eating a scroll, a watchman to the house of Israel
Answers to last quiz:
1. men named Joseph 2. forty days 3. Pentecost 4. obey
5. Bible study 6. lions 7. creatures in he book of Job 8. men named Ananias 9. minor characters in the story of Esther 10.unusual tools for healing

(From Bible Trivia Challenge: Connect the Thots, published by Barbour Publishing, inc. Used by permission.)

Discussion starter:

"Whose choice is it to circumcised child; whose choice to break the covenant? Is every Christian circumcised in heart? Explain the history of Christianity."

Making Disciples

"Teaching those who follow
Christ intends for His church to make disciples, those who follow the teachings of Christ. Many people came to see Jesus, bringing the sick and hurting to Him. These people came in faith, sometimes putting out great effort to bring those they loved to be healed. But they only wanted Jesus to help them; they did not necessarily want to be changed themselves."

Excerpt from
"The Foundation of Discipleship" by Greg Whitten, angiken@gmail.com] or Basic Christianity

Bethel Women's Yard Sale

Bethel Parking Lot. Something for everyone.
Friday, June 1st, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.,
Saturday, June 2nd, 8 a.m. to noon.
Proceeds of this sale will benefit the WM general fund with a portion going to furnishings for multi-ministry building.
For more information, call Bethel 527-0445 or email: bethelrb@yahoo.com

Corning Women's group to hold sale

The Christian Women's Fellowship of Corning First Christian Church will be holding their annual Rummage at 1421 Marin Street, on Friday, June 1 and Saturday, June 2, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., both days.

The sale will be held in the social hall at the rear of the church with plenty of parking in the school parking lot adjacent to the church. Proceeds support the many missionary projects of the group, both locally and world-wide.

Keep On Striking!!

There is an interesting story in 2 Kings 13.
It’s about Jehoash, king of Israel. He hears that Elisha is sick, and goes to visit him. Before he leaves, Elisha gives the king a couple of strange commands. One of them is to strike the ground with his arrows. So the king grabs his arrows and strikes the ground three times. The prophet then gets mad and tells him that he will only have 3 victories against the Arameans and will not be able to completely defeat them, (which is fulfilled in verse 25).

Too bad! Thoses Arameans were horrible people, if King Jehoash had only known, he would have struck with those arrows ‘till he dug a hole to China, (or whatever country is on the other side of the world from Israel).
Wait, let’s give that poor king some slack.
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Discussion starter:

"Circumcision was given as the sign of the covenant with Abraham. Why were all members of the household circumcised, not just the ones to whom the covenant was given? What gives identity to a people?"

America, the Beautiful

This musical program will warm your hearts with pride and nostalgia for America.
On Sunday, May 27, 2007, at 7:00 PM at the Tehama County Courthouse the Red Bluff Masterworks Chorale & Orchestra directed by Mark Franklin will present a free patriotic concert.
If you would like to show your appreciation for the concert there will be an offering bucket at the front.
Be sure to bring a folding chair to sit on at the Courthouse lawn.

Here is the program:
America the Beautiful
Presentation of the Colours
The Star-Spangled Banner
Junior Drum Band
Bound for Glory Overture
Goin Home
This is America
Honor to Serve
The Ones Left Standing
Stars and Stripes Forever
Amazing Grace
Lord, Have Mercy
Battle Hymn of the Republic

St. Peter's to hold Pentecost dinner

On Sunday, May 27, St. Peter's Episcopal Church will host a potluck Pentecost Dinner at its Parish Hall on Elm Street between Jefferson and Washington Streets in downtown Red Bluff.
It will begin at 5 p.m.
A discussion about the challenges to the Anglican Communion and the Episcopal Church will be held.
Church members may call the St. Peter's office for potluck dish assignments. The public is welcome.
Interested persons can call the St. Peter's office at 527-5205 or e-mail to stpeters@shasta.com

Church to meet at RBUHS

Union Southern Baptist Church has now moved to the Red Bluff
Union High School cafeteria located at 1260 Union Road.
Bible study at 9:30 a.m. and Worship Service at 11 a.m.

Discipleship (Structural Plans)

"Every building begins with plans, a set of drawings. Each part of the structure is planned to fit into the whole. The Sermon on the Mount has an overall structure as well. Each piece fits into the whole message. The beginning of the discourse lays an outline for the whole message Discipleship is like deep, structural foundations."
"...like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid a foundation on the rock..." Luke 6:48

Excerpt from
"The Foundation of Discipleship" by Greg Whitten, angiken@gmail.com] or Basic Christianity

Connect the Thots # 20

Connect the Thots is all about determining the common thread that binds three seemingly unrelated clues. For example, what one idea ties together:
Baby in a manger, Death on a cross, & King of Kings
Thot =Jesus.
Easy enough?

Give this weeks’ quiz a try. We will post the answers next week along with a new quiz.

1. a carpenter, a ruler of Egypt, a rich disciple from Arimathaea
2. the rainfall of Noah's flood, Jesus' fast in the wilderness, Jesus' post-resurrection appearance
3. the twelve apostlls, the sound of violent wind, other languages
4. your parents, better than sacrifice, God rather than men
5. Ezra's devotion, approved-not ashamed, the Bereans
6. Samson's snack of honey, David's dangerous shepherd duty, Jesus' title "of the tribe of Judah"
7. wild goat, leviathan, behemoth
8. he lied to the apostles, he restored Saul's sight, he ordered the apostle Paul struck
9. Memucan, Hegai, Bigthan
10. handkerchiefs, aprons, a shadow

Answers to last quiz:
1. events in the book of Genesis 2. Jacob 3. small offerings to God 4. Pharaoh
5. types of offerings 6. tombs 7. Nineveh 8. thunder 9. the prophet Elijah 10.stops on Paul's journey to Rome

(From Bible Trivia Challenge: Connect the Thots, published by Barbour Publishing, inc. Used by permission.)

Discussion Starter

"Is it right for God to come back fourteen years after he made a covenant and add provisions to it? Is a covenant a contract?"

Sterling to speak at Corning's First Christian

First Christian Church of Corning at 1421 Marin St. welcomes as their guest speaker this week, John Sterling.

Mr. Sterling is a businessman and a member of the Redding Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

Mr. Sterling has filled the pulpit on other occasions and always had a good message for all.

Also, following this week's service is our monthly fellowship potluck dinner to which everyone is welcome.

First Christian Church worship is at 11 a.m. and Sunday School for all ages, beginning at 3 years of age, at 10 a.m.

There is plenty of parking in the school parking lot adjacent to the church.

Signs of Life

If you come across one that you would like to add to the list, please send me an e-mail at sheep.pen@gmail.com

Marriage and family Bible seminar

A marriage and family Bible seminar sponsored by the Seventh-day Adventist Church will be held at 720 South Jackson St. Red Bluff.
This relationship seminar is presented as a community service for Christians and non-Christians alike.

Especially designed for busy people, the public has been invited to come.
Morning session begins at 10:45 a.m., followed by a free vegetarian luncheon.
Afternoon session continues at 1:30 p.m.

The seminar is free. Those who wish may give a freewill offering to help with expenses. The Bible will be the textbook.
Attendees will also be given study material at each session to aid you in your quest for a relational happiness.

Ken Swanson, D.Min., International Speaker, presents this Marriage and Family Bible Seminar.
As a husband to Britt and father of two, Dr. Swanson draws from his experience and his relationship with God in His Word, the Bible.

What he has learned and shares may help others strengthen and lengthen their marriage, improve parenting skills and better relationships with others.

Discussion starter:

"The Lord appeared to Abraham when Ishmael was thirteen; when the Lord said Sarah would bear a son, Abraham laughed, saying to God, "O that Ishmael might live before Thee!"
How did Abraham conclude that Ishmael did not live before God?

Rummage sale slated

El Camino United Methodist Church, 8345 Highway 99W, Gerber, will hold a rummage sale Friday and Saturday at 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Everyone is welcome.

Creation versus evolution series set at Cavalry

Dr. Mace Baker will discuss creation versus textbook evolution at a series at Cavalry Chapel Red Bluff on Sunday.

Baker will review state adopted textbooks from junior high, high school and college classes and discuss transitional forms and evidence, or lack of evidence, for them. The first session will be presented at 9 a.m. and at 11 a.m. Sunday and the second session will be held at 6 p.m. Sunday.

Baker has taught for over 20 years in the public school system. He earned his B.A. from Biola University, and his Ph.D. from Pacific International University.

He has engaged in creation research for more than 20 years and conducts seminars in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Guatemala, England, Ireland, Spain, Switzerland, Germany, the Netherlands, Hungary, Russia and the Philippines.

Baker has participated in excavations in Texas and has conducted field research on dinosaur track sites in Utah.

Calvary Chapel Red Bluff is at 12375 Paskenta Road.

More information is available from the church at 527-8219.

Baby Bottle Bank Drive

Mother's Day to Father's Day.
Begins Mother's Day-Ends Father's Day. An eaxy and fun way to get involved. Pick up a baby Bottle bank at church, take it home, Fill it up, Bring it back.
Fun for families, children, prayer groups, youth groups, schools, clubs, anyone can do this.
JOIN THE FUN TODAY & HELP US SAVE LIVES!
All proceeds go to your local CareNet Pregnancy Center. Helping those in unplanned pregnancies or in a crisis provide the immediate needs fo rht mother and the baby. All our services are free and we are solely supported by the donations of the community we serve.
Thank you for your prayers and support.
Volunteers are always welcome.
Blessings, CareNet