Time Together

Families spend a great deal of time together and it is up to parents to determine just how that time is spent. Since it is so important for children to develop healthy habits parents should utilise the time that they spend with their kids encouraging exercise and active play.

Join us Sunday, June 14th, 11:00am for a day of worship in both word and fun, as part of the New Jerusalem Church@Frankie's. This event is open, and FREE, to all who are interested. Free Pizza and Games...bring your kids.
Please email your RSVP at pastoryon@yahoo.com or call the office 919-539-8492.

A VISIT TO SOUTHBRIDGE FELLOWSHIP

My wife, the launch team and I attended The Southbridge Fellowship in Raleigh this past Sunday.

Our visit was a great experience. I think that first impressions are very important when it comes to guests. Yes, some churches take “guest treatment” way too far. But I think the people at Southbridge did a great job of making us feel welcome without overwhelming us.

Speaking of first impressions…

Scott Lehr is the lead pastor at the Southbridge Fellowship. His message was titled “Recession” from Matthew 7:24-27. It was a good message-his major point was to build your life on the Rock of Jesus Christ.

New Jerusalem Church Launch TimeLine

Nov. 2008 First Launch Team Investigative Meeting
Nov. 2008 Prayer Emails Initiated (Weekly)
Nov.2008 Planning Milestone Complete
Nov.2008 Initial Launch Team Members Committed
January 2009 Lead Pastor Onboard
January 2009 Outreach Events & Service Projects Begin
January 2009 Initiate Small Group (Weekly)
January 2009 Small Groups Breakfast
February 2009 Summit Church Planters
February 2009 Acts29 Boot Camp
March 2009 Small Group Training Material
March 2009 Ed Stetzer - Pitfalls in Church Planting
March 2009 Church Visit
April 2009 Preview Launch(Easter)Brasa Restaurant
May 2009 Next Churches Seminar
May 2009 Association of Related Church ARC
May 2009 Church Visit
May 2009 Purpose Driven Church Summit Network
May 2009 SendRDU Luncheon
June 2009 Precepts for Life Training
June 2009 Advance 2009 Conference
June 2009 Second Preview Launch
June 2009 Church Plant Meeting (Minnesota)
July 2009 Core Group Cook-out
August 2009 Community Dance Extravaganza
August 2009 Brasa Dinner Core Group
Sept 2009 Grand Church Launch

Church@Frankie's

Join us Sunday, June 14th, 11:00am for a day of worship in both word and fun, as part of the New Jerusalem Church@Frankie's. This event is open, and FREE, to all who are interested. Free Pizza and Games...bring your kids.
Please email your RSVP at pastoryon@yahoo.com or call the office 919-539-8492.

Mothers Who Follow Jesus

When I first sat down to think about writing this lesson I really wanted to tell some heart-string-tugging and dazzling ministry stories. This is what I've been taught to do in order to keep the support base excited. I agree this is important and there are some stories to tell, but I wanted this lesson to focus more on moms and rather than the ordinary side of church planting, however we will focus on the mother who helped Jesus plant his first church.

As a bible student, one of my heroes in the faith was and still is Mary, the mother of Jesus. Mary was one of Jesus first members of his church plant. God build Mary to endure some heavy pressure. Mary had to bury her son, undergo the lies and rumors of the people in her community.

During this Mother Day Celebration, If you would, lets peak into Mary life for a moment. I believe you will be enlightened. As we look into her life, we will first noticed her motherly servitude, it begins in Luke 1:30 an angel name Gabriel told her fear not for thou hast found favour with God.
Verse 31… thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name JESUS.

And verse 38 Mary responded, "I am the Lord's servant, and I am willing to accept whatever he wants. May everything you have said come true." And then the angel left. We also notice hear that she had a motherly servant attitude; Her willingness to do, to let her body be a vessel of God’s glory. Further in that text, we can appreciate her motherly candied and her fearlessness to go to her fiancé and tell him ”honey, I am pregnant but it’s not yours, its God’s son. Perhaps, I could hear Joseph now saying, “say, what?!”

Later we see her strength, how she traveled on a wild beast for many miles during census season to Bethlehem. Listen, that is not all, but after getting there having no where to sleep. Now, I would hate to be in Joseph shoes---having to deal with a woman who is pregnant and then have to tell her there is no room in the inn. That is not it and then telling her the next alternative is to sleep in a barn, a manger, or a stall.We never read in the text that she complained.


In the book of John, chapter 2 we noticed several motherly qualities, we learn from Mary, the mother of Jesus: She was willing to be involved in social gatherings.

I. Mothers you have to be willing to minister to the community
She was connected with someone outside her median family.
She was doing some spiritual outreach.
She became a channel, a vessel for someone to receive a miracle.

II. Mothers recognize a need and fill it
· She did not complain about the outcome of the wedding.
· She became a solution and not a problem
· She was a willing vessel
· She recognized a need and filled it.

Three types of people who comes to a wedding:
Bystander
Participator
Complainer
Which one are you…?

III. Mothers live for Jesus
· She went to Jesus when there was trouble
· She obey Jesus
· She was part of a Great miracle (Water was turn into wine)

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY...GOD BLESS YOU!

I AM SATISFIED

True satisfaction comes from God alone.
Satisfaction begins with God
Jesus came to fulfilled life for us,
Since Jesus came into our life;
We haven't been the same since that day.

Jesus died for us.
Jesus atone our sins.
Jesus gave us a new life.

C. Williams a song writer says,
Hallelujah! I have found Him
Whom my soul so long has craved!
Jesus satisfies my longings,
Through His blood I now am saved.

True Satisfaction embraces the Joy of the Lord
God satisfy us with His JOY...You have to embrace Joy. James 1:1-13
Take on an attitude of joy.
Let God fill you so you will have an appetite for God

True Satisfaction affirms that God is in control
The fruit of Patience is the result of a good character in Christ.

True Satisfaction seeks wisdom from God.

When we choose God's way, he grants us wisdom. ... a long and satisfying life, closely follow God's instructions.
When We See as God Sees...we do not see trouble...we see God's might hand working.

What God sees?
When God looks at people, He sees Souls.
When God looks at work(job) He sees ministry.
When God looks at life, He sees the gospel being fulfilled and shared.
When God looks at family, He sees fellowship with His creation.

We are satisfied...
When we know its God's vision
When we know it is God's way
When we know it is God's life for us

Advance 09 Conference Registration Now Open

Here is the vision for the conference:

Christ promises to build the Church, and that no force will prevail against it. Yet, the local church has been heavily battered in battle. Sadly, churches in America are in steady decline, with over 4000 closing their doors and 500,000 members leaving each year--never to return. This is not what the Lord desires. The Apostle Paul tells us that " . . . through the church the manifold wisdom of God might now be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly places". The local church is called to lift-up Jesus so that all the world might see Him. The local church is called to make known the Gospel and to be the vehicle of redemption for the world. Led by local churches, Advance09 is a conference committed to the resurgence of the local church for the glory of God. Our aim is to equip attendees with the Gospel so that the local church might become all that Jesus calls it to be. At this conference, we hope to ensure that on our watch and in our time we honor Jesus and see the resurgence of the local church. Advance09 is open to anyone: pastors and lay-leaders; church members and regular-attenders. We invite you to join us in this Great Cause.


Here is some info about an upcoming conference that just went live this week. Be sure to visit the web page at www.advance09.com.

PART 3 HOW TO APPY PARABLES TO YOUR LIFE?

Ten Talents Matthew 25:14-30
1. Who was Jesus speaking to in this parable?
2. What lesson you learn from this parable?
3. How can you apply this parable to your life?
4. What is the Kingdom of Heaven is like in this parable?
5. How many talents each servant recieved?

True or False
6. "And to one he gave five talents, to another two, and to another one, to each according to his own ability; and immediately he went on a journey.
7. "But his lord answered and said to him, 'You wicked and lazy servant, you knew that I reap where I have not sown, and gather where I have not scattered seed.

Ten virgins Matthew 25:1-13
1. Who was Jesus speaking to in this parable?
2. What lesson you learn from this parable?
3. How can you apply this parable to your life?
4. How many virgins were in this parable?
5. How many virgins took oil and put them in their lamps?

True or False
6. "And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came, and those who were ready went in with him to the wedding; and the door was shut.
7. Watch television therefore, for ye know neither the day nor the hour wherein the Son of man will return.

The Sower (part 1) Matthew 13:3-9
1. Who was Jesus speaking to in this parable?
2. What lesson you learn from this parable?
3. How can you apply this parable to your life?
4. What was the job of the sower?
5. Who devoured the seeds on the way side?
6. Which ground produced the good fruit?

True or False
7. "He who has ears to hear, let him hear!"

The Sower (part 2) Matthew 13:18-23
1. Who was Jesus speaking to in this parable?
2. What lesson you learn from this parable?
3. How can you apply this parable to your life?
4. The ____________ one comes and snatches the seed away from their hearts?
5. Name three types of ground in this parable?

True or False
6. He also that received seed among the thorns is he that heareth the word; and the care of this world…
7. But he that received seed into the good ground is he that heareth the word, and understandeth [it];

Two debtors Luke 7:41-43
1. Who was Jesus speaking to in this parable?
2. What lesson you learn from this parable?
3. How can you apply this parable to your life?
4. How many people received the loan in this parable?
True or False
5. A man loaned money to two people-five hundred pieces of silver, to one and fifty pieces to the other.
6. But neither of the men could repay him, so he kindly forgave them both, canceling their debts.
7. Simon answered, "I suppose the one for whom he canceled the larger debt." "That's right," Jesus said.

Two sons Matthew 21:28-32
1. Who was Jesus speaking to in this parable?
2. What lesson you learn from this parable?
3. How can you apply this parable to your life?
True or False
4. A man with two sons told the older boy, `Son, go out and work in the vineyard today.
5. Jesus saith unto them, Verily I say unto you, That the publicans and the harlots go into the kingdom of God before you.
6. For John came unto you in the way of righteousness, and ye believed him not:
7. The publicans and the harlots believed him: and ye, when ye had seen [it], repented not afterward, that ye might believe him.

PART 2 HOW TO APPY PARABLES TO YOUR LIFE?

Pearl of great Price Matthew 13:45-46
1. Who was Jesus speaking to in this parable?
2. What lesson you learn from this parable?
3. How can you apply this parable to your life?
4. What is the Kingdom of Heaven is like in this parable?
5. What did the merchant sell to buy the one pearl of great price?

True or False
6. The kingdom of heaven is the work of God in Jesus Christ.
7. The imperfect disciples are the pearls in this parable.

Pharisee and tax collector Luke 18:9-14
1. Who was Jesus speaking to in this parable?
2. What lesson you learn from this parable?
3. How can you apply this parable to your life?
4. How many men went up to pray in this parable?
5. Who were these men in this parable?

True or False
6. The tax collector displayed an attitude of pure brokenness, while the Pharisee bragged about how religious he was.
7. The Pharisee was not concentrating on his sins, but his accomplishments.

Prodigal son Luke 15:11-32
1. Who was Jesus speaking to in this parable?
2. What lesson you learn from this parable?
3. How can you apply this parable to your life?
4. What did the father give to the prodigal son upon his return?
5. How many sons did the father of the prodigal son have?
6. Which son asked his father for the portion of goods that belonged to him?
True or False
7. Upon his return home, the prodigal son planned to ask his father, if he could be a hired servant.

Rich man & Lazarus Luke 16:19-31
1. Who was Jesus speaking to in this parable?
2. What lesson you learn from this parable?
3. How can you apply this parable to your life?
4. What type of clothes the certain rich man had?
5. What was the beggar name?

True or False
6. The beggar died, and was carried by the angels to Abraham’s bosom?
7. Lazarus said, "Father Abraham, have mercy on me, and send Lazarus that he may dip the tip of his finger in water and cool my tongue.”

Rich Fool Luke 12:16-21
1. Who was Jesus speaking to in this parable?
2. What lesson you learn from this parable?
3. How can you apply this parable to your life?
4. What type of crop the ground produced in this parable?
True or False
5. The rich man tore down barns and build up bigger ones.
6. The rich man lay down in the sun and said, to himself, “I am tired”
7. A person is a fool who store up earthly wealth but don’t have a rich relationship with God.

Salt without taste Matt. 5:13, Mark 9:50, Luke 14:34-35
1. Who was Jesus speaking to in this parable?
2. What lesson you learn from this parable?
3. How can you apply this parable to your life?
4. The disciples were called to be the salt of the ___________.

True or False
5. Jesus said, "Ye are the sugar, honey, or sweetness of the world."
6. Eating salty foods will make you thirsty.
7. Christians, by the way they live and by what they teach, will cause other people to want to obey God.

HOW TO APPY PARABLES TO YOUR LIFE?

Servant’s duty Luke 17:7-10
1. Who was Jesus speaking to in this parable?
2. What lesson you learn from this parable?
3. How can you apply this parable to your life?
4. How should a servant act when he comes in from work in this parable?

True or False
5. He must first prepare his master's meal and serve him his supper before eating his own.
6. The servant is not even thanked, because he is merely doing what he is supposed to do.
7. In the same way, when you obey me you should say, we are not worthy of praise. We are servants who have simply done our duty.'”

Sheep and goats Matthew 25:31-46
1. Who was Jesus speaking to in this parable?
2. What lesson you learn from this parable?
3. How can you apply this parable to your life?
4. When the Son of man shall come in his glory, who shall be with him in this parable?
5. What hand will he gather the sheep in this parable?

True or False
6. For I was hungry, and you fed me. I was thirsty, and you gave me a Gatorade.
7. Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, bless are you for I will see you in paradise.

Sign of Jonah Matthew 12:38-42
1. Who was Jesus speaking to in this parable?
2. What lesson you learn from this parable?
3. How can you apply this parable to your life?
4. What did Jesus called the Pharisees and scribes in this parable?
5. How many days was the Son of man in the heart of the earth?

True or False
6. The men of Nineveh shall rise in judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it: because they repented at the preaching of Jonas;
7. The queen of the south shall rise up in the judgment with this generation, and shall condemn it…

Tares in field (part 1) Matthew 13:24-30
1. Who was Jesus speaking to in this parable?
2. What lesson you learn from this parable?
3. How can you apply this parable to your life?
4. The Pharisees say Jesus gets his power from where?
5. The Pharisees heard about the miracles, and said, He gets his power from whom?

True or False
6. "The Kingdom of Heaven is like a fireman who planted good seed in his field.
7. But that night as everyone slept, his enemy came and planted weeds among the wheat.


Tares in field (part 2) Matthew 13:36-43
1. Who was Jesus speaking to in this parable?
2. What lesson you learn from this parable?
3. How can you apply this parable to your life?
4. Who is he that sows the good seed?
5. Who are the children of the kingdom?

True or False
6. The reapers are the angels
7. The tares are gathered and burned in the fire; so shall it be in the end of this world.

Ten Minas Luke 19:11-27
1. Who was Jesus speaking to in this parable?
2. What lesson you learn from this parable?
3. How can you apply this parable to your life?
4. Where the nobleman went into?
5. In this parable how many servants did he called?

True or False
6. `Well done!' the king exclaimed. `You are a trustworthy servant. You have been faithful with the little I entrusted to you, so you will be governor of ten cities as your reward.'
7. Then turning to the others standing nearby, the king ordered, `Take the money from this servant, and give it to the one who earned the most.'