Aug. 28th: Small Group (Creation)

Creation

Bible Text:
Genesis 1–2

Lesson Focus:
God has created us to reflect God's image as we actively participate in creation today.

Big Question:
What can I really do to make a difference in caring for creation?

Key Words:
CREATE, CHAOS, ORDER, STEWARDSHIP

Definition of Key Words

CREATE/CREATION: to bring into being; the environment or surroundings; a creature or a living being.

CHAOS: a state of utter confusion; the confused unorganized state of matter before the creation of distinct forms.

ORDER: the arrangement or sequence of objects or of events in time; to arrange by putting persons or things in relation to each other.

STEWARDSHIP: the careful and responsible management of the resources that have been entrusted to our care.


QUICK HIGHLIGHTS

God is our creator and we are part of God's good creation.

The two biblical versions of the creation story help us explain who we are and whose we are; they are not meant to be read as scientific or historical fact.

God gave human beings a special place in creation that puts a heavy responsibility on them.

We are called to live in faithfulness to God the creator, in whose image we were created.

One Girl

On September 8th, a new study opportunity for girls will occur. This is open to all 7th and 8th grade girls. Thus, bring your friends. We repeat, this is NOT just for confirmation students; it is open to all girls in 7th and 8th grade:

"One Girl can change the World" Bible study Wed 6:45-7:45 for 7-8th grade girls, all are invited bring a friend, meet weekly at CTS. In One girl can change the world you will discover that God has a particular place for you in his kingdom. If you hold on to him, he will lead you to change yourself, your school, your town your country..even the WORLD!!

Discover your leadership style, use your passions for a purpose, find good mentors and be one, carry out your mission with confidence

More info Jennifer McCloskey 440-0487 email zoocrewind@msn.com