FAITH that Works
11.22.20
“Not many of you should become teachers, my brothers, for you know that we who teach will be judged with greater strictness. 2 For we all stumble in many ways. And if anyone does not stumble in what he says, he is a perfect man, able also to bridle his whole body. 3 If we put bits into the mouths of horses so that they obey us, we guide their whole bodies as well. 4 Look at the ships also: though they are so large and are driven by strong winds, they are guided by a very small rudder wherever the will of the pilot directs. 5 So also the tongue is a small member, yet it boasts of great things.
How great a forest is set ablaze by such a small fire! 6 And the tongue is a fire, a world of unrighteousness. The tongue is set among our members, staining the whole body, setting on fire the entire course of life, and set on fire by hell. 7 For every kind of beast and bird, of reptile and sea creature, can be tamed and has been tamed by mankind, 8 but no human being can tame the tongue. It is a restless evil, full of deadly poison. 9 With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse people who are made in the likeness of God. 10 From the same mouth come blessing and cursing. My brothers, these things ought not to be so. 11 Does a spring pour forth from the same opening both fresh and salt water? 12 Can a fig tree, my brothers, bear olives, or a grapevine produce figs? Neither can a salt pond yield fresh water.” James 3:1-12 ESV
What do we need to know about our mouth/tongue?
1. It is _______________________. (vs. 3-4)
2. It ______________________ everything. (vs. 5-8)
3. It is ________________________ of the heart. (vs. 9-12)
BIG IDEA:
Only God can transform a heart which will impact our tongue!
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Game Plan This Week:
1st Down:
- Review the sermon
o What were the main points?
o What points were most meaningful to you?
2nd Down:
- Study/discuss the text
o From James 3:1-8, what does your tongue reveal about your heart?
o How does thinking about our use of words cause you to adore Jesus even more for the way he used his words?
3rd Down:
- Break into smaller groups and discuss these items:
o What did you find most challenging about these verses?
o Is there a way you have used your tongue, perhaps recently or years ago, that you need to repent of and seek someone’s forgiveness for? How will you go about doing that?
o How do you want the group to be praying for you this week?
4th Down:
- This week make a commitment to sit down often with God and discuss your tongue.
o Contemplate on this question: Where or around who do I need to correct how I am using my tongue?
o How does this passage change your prayer life?
o Continue to build on the daily habit of prayer this week.
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What’s Happening
Communion: We will observe the Lord's supper on Nov 29th.
(If you would like to pick up your elements at the church, please email us here)
In person church Services:
We will begin to meet in person for two services, 9am & 10:30am, beginning November 29th, 2020. We do require you to reserve your seat. You can sign up here.
Operation Christmas Child:
It is time to start building boxes for Operation Christmas Child. We have 250 boxes to fill with toys, school supplies, hygiene items, etc. to help out kids around the globe. COG is also going to help at the distribution center on Dec 4th from 6-10pm. There are spots for 40 people and Covid-19 rules will be followed. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. Boxes must be back by Nov 22nd. Please bring your boxes (if you can) to the church November 22nd, from 12:00pm-12:30pm for drop off. If you can't, please contact Mitty, or if you want to sign up for a volunteer spot, text (303-902-0846) or email Mitty Spidell.
You can also learn more about Operation Christmas Child by going to their website.
Lottie Moon Mission:
Lottie Moon was a Southern Baptist Missionary to China in 1885-1912. She was instrumental in the creation of the Women's Missionary Union, where today there are over a million members. This said, we are doing our annual fundraising and this year, our goal is $7500.00. I know that we can do this church. These funds go (100%) to help missionaries all over the world. Please enjoy this quick video for information. If you are writing a check, please specify in the memo line it is for Lottie Moon.
Child Evangelism Fellowship:
Good News Club meetups will be every third Thursday from October thru January at COG from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm. This group is for elementary-aged children. The next meeting is November 19th from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm.
Masks are required during the Good News Club get-togethers at COG. You can register online or download the registration form. If you have questions or want to be a helper/leader, you can email Kathleen Chandler or call her at 720-621-3602.
Southeast Aurora Christian Homeschool Co-op:
Our next meeting will be at COG from 9-11 am on November 13th. We will have missionaries join us and share their experiences in Africa. They run a nonprofit called Crutches 4 Africa. The main speaker, David, was struck with polio as a child and the Lord has put it on his heart to help others receive mobility devices. If you have any old crutches or walkers, please bring them to donate.
If you are interested in joining us or have questions, please contact Lisa Dole at 720-299-4801, or visit our Facebook page at SE Aurora Christian Co-op. We would love to have you keep this group in your prayers as well.
Church Ministry: Olin & Park Hill Thanksgiving update
The plan is to bring all prepared food to COG on Thanksgiving (11/26) between 11:00 am and 11:20 am. A group will assemble "to-go" style meal packages to be taken to the Olin and Park Hill. We have created an online sign-up for all needed items.
To help with the process, please bring all food in disposable containers. We are asking you to prepare enough food to serve 10 people per item that you sign up for. You can sign up to bring as many items as you wish. For example, if you wish to make enough stuffing for 20 servings, sign up for two stuffing spots. If you want to make mashed potatoes for 10 servings and gravy for 10 servings, sign up for one of each spot. Click the link to sign up. Sign-Up Here
Women's Ministry:
•Ladies Fellowship Event-Ugly Christmas Sweater Decorating
•November 22, 2020 6pm to 8pm
•Join us for our next Ladies Fellowship decorating Ugly Christmas Sweaters together on Nov 22, 2020 06:00 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada).
Have a sweater you would like to decorate and random decorating supplies (yarn, ribbon, craft balls, colored glue, etc.). We will also be sharing favorite Christmas cookie recipes in the zoom chat session.
Meeting ID: 951 9041 6103
You can get more details on the Ladies Fellowship Facebook page here or the Ladies Fellowship WhatsApp chat. If you have questions, you can email Joyce Baker.
Sunday Prayer Time:
The prayer team is meeting on Sunday mornings from 8:00 - 8:30 am via Zoom. The link and login is the same every week.
Meeting ID: 598 261 804
Passcode: 053343
