Calvary Reflections
Reflecting on God's Word
Reflecting God to the World
May 22, 2016
Thanks!
Thanks to everyone who helped with the Yard Sale and Community Fun Day!
Bible Reading
This week's Old Testament reading (1 Kings 8-19) begins with the dedication of the Temple and ends with the prophet Elijah on the run.
Chapters 8-9 is the final setting up and dedication of the Temple. In chapter 10, Solomon erroneously shows off his wealth. In chapter 11, his heart turns from God to his wives gods. We also see the start of the kingdom dividing, with his sons Jeroboam and Rehoboam each vying for the throne. The problems between these boys last through chapter 14. The damage is done, though, and we see the Northern and Southern kingdoms separate and ruled by separate kings for quite some time. In chapter 17, we start in on the life of Elijah, his prophesies and miracles. Not only does he foretell of a drought, but he also helps a widow during that drought. In chapter 18, God gets the victory over the Baal worshipers. This infuriates Queen Jezebel, who is now after Elijah.
Interesting notes:
· Notice in chapter 8 that Solomon prays for: 1) God's presence; 2) Desire to do God's will; 3) Help for each day's need; 4) desire and ability to obey God; 5) the spread of God's kingdom
· 1 Kings 9:8, and other verses, use the word "proverb." In these cases, it is a mocking or ridicule.
· 1 Kings chapter 11 is Solomon's spiritual "Chapter 11"
· 1 Kings 12:20 marks the beginning of the division of the kingdom
· 1 Kings 13 prophecy was fulfilled 200 years later (in 2 Kings 23)
· 1 Kings 19:18 – "kissing" Baal meant pledging your loyalty to it
Announcements
Thank you to the Outreach Comm. and to Everyone who helped make the Yard Sale / Fun Day a success!
Committee Chair Lunch
All of the committee chairs are encouraged to stay today for our covered dish lunch and to share about our committees.
Lifeline Screenings
This will be in the Fellowship Hall this Tuesday, May 24. Please take a flyer and call to register for your Annual Wellness Visit. We have 2 vouchers for those in need.
Business Meeting
On Sunday, June 5, at 7:10pm, we'll have another Quarterly Business Meeting. We will vote on changes to the Bylaws and committee guidelines. You should receive a packet today regarding these changes. We also would also like to encourage all committees to give an update.
Homecoming / Cleanup
On Saturday, June 4 everyone is invited to help us clean up the church for Homecoming. If you can't help that day, please see a Building & Grounds member for the dates of some other work.
Cookbooks
Please review your recipes for corrections or additions. Tricia will be compiling a list of those corrections to place in the front of the cookbooks.
Please write those up (with name of recipe and page number) and get them to Patricia by June 5.
Our Daily Bread
The June-August copies of the Our Daily Bread are available in the foyer. You can also access it online (www.odb.org) or download their app from the App Store (Apple) or from the Google Play Store (Android). Also check out www.ourdailyjourney.org
Can I be a Christian without joining the church or attending worship?
Yes, it is possible. It is something like being:
A student who will not go to school.
A soldier who will not join an army.
A citizen who does not pay taxes or vote.
A salesman with no customers.
An explorer with no base camp.
A seaman on a ship without a crew.
A businessman on a deserted island.
An author without readers.
A tuba player without an orchestra.
A parent without a family.
A football player without a team.
A politician who is a hermit.
A scientist who does not share his findings.
A bee without a hive.
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