February 16, 2014

Is God Concerned About How We

Take Care Of Our Bodies? Answered by: Shane Robinson

Someone once said, "Good health is something we take for granted—until we start to lose it."

God made our bodies to be used for His service. What we eat and drink is a part of how we give glory

to God (see 1 Cor. 10:31). How we take care of our bodies has a lot to do with how well we function.

Our mind, spiritual nature, and body are all interrelated and interdependent (3 Jn. 1:2). When one area

of our life is out of balance, all of our functions suffer (Ps. 127:2). 75% of health issues could be

prevented if we simply made the proper lifestyle choices.

Making the proper choices, 9 times out of 10, has to do with self-control. Practically speaking, if we

are unable to control our eating habits, we are probably unable to control other habits as well; habits

such as lust, covetousness, anger, gossip, and idolatry. We are not to let our appetites control us;

rather, we are to control them (2 Pet.1:5-7; 2 Cor. 10:5).

So, is God concerned about how we take care of our bodies? When it all boils down, we are talking

about stewardship and self-control. These are both areas God is

concerned with and we should be as well. God owns our body and

we are to take care of His gift. Giving glory to God with our body

includes what we “eat and drink.” As a matter of fact it includes

"whatever we do” (1 Cor. 10:31).

Creative Ideas On How

To Support M issions

By: Brandon Britton

(via: Latin American Missions Newsletter Vol.56, Num.4)

Miss A Meal Method

In our fast paced and hectic

culture, it is quite common for

families to eat out on a regular

basis (the average family eats

out five times per week, twenty

times per month). For a typical

family of four a Sunday lunch

will cost between $28.00

(McDonalds burger, fries, drink

for four) and $50.00 (or more).

What if your family, and

perhaps a group of families,

committed to gathering at

home one Sunday per month

for a home cooked meal, with

the intentions of writing a

check, not to a restaurant, but

to a mission work, with the

money you saved? A few

families could easily send $50

to $200 a month in support, not

to mention eating healthier and

enjoying fellowship and

closeness by eating with

brethren in their homes.

Everybody wins! □

For more info go to

www.lam.forrestpark.org

February

2/12 Kristy Dye

2/13 Mildred Adair

Ken McCurry

2/14 Jennifer Holloway

2/26 Julius & Frances Parden

“the average family eats out five

times per week, twenty times

per month”

PRAYER REQUESTS

OUR SICK

Sylvia Edwards, shoulder surgery

Carl Wallace, NHC 401 - Ft. Oglethorpe.

Dylan Dye, scheduled for surgery 2/19.

Please remember our shut-ins in prayer.

FRIENDS & FAMILY

Jerry Hogg, missionary in South Africa

Jesse Keown, friend of Joy Kellett

Jody McConathy, Jamie’s mother-in-law

Donna Dockery, Addie’s daughter

Lori Teague, Jesse & Leslee’s sister-in-law

UPCOMING EVENTS Feb. 12-16 Marriage Retreat

Feb. 12-16 “The Challenge” Youth Retreat

Feb. 23 Kids’ Monthly Activity (ages5-12)

Feb. 25 Dorcas Meeting; 1:30-3:00 PM

Mar. 1 First Sunday Fellowship Meal

Mar. 9 Teen Singing @ Chickamauga

Mar. 15 Men’s Study; 9 AM

Mar. 15 Monthly Family Devotional; 6 PM

Mar. 25 Dorcas Meeting; 1:30-3:00 PM

Mar. 29 Ladies’ Day @ White Oak (RSVP

by Mar. 20)

Lesson NotesFebruary 16, 2014

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I. He was Developing a Good Custom (v. 42)

II. He was Becoming Independent (vv. 43-44)

III He was Willing to Learn (vv. 46-47)

IV. He Knew His Mission in Life (vv. 48-49)

V. He was Becoming a Teacher (vv. 48-50)

VI. He was Obedient (v. 51)

VII. He was Well-Rounded (v. 52)

John T. Smithson 02.16.14 AM

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Word SearchLuke 2

His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast. 43 When they had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And Joseph and His mother did not know it; 44 but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day’s journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances. 45 So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him. 46 Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. 47 And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. 48 So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.” 49 And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?” 50 But they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them. 51 Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them, but His mother kept all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

The New King James Version. Nashville: Thomas Nelson, 1982. Print.

Scripture ReadingLuke 2:41-52 (NKJV)