Upcoming Events for the End of October, 2011
Men’s Day Prayer Breakfast
Date: Saturday, October 22, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location: First Corinthian MBC
Men’s Day Program
Sunday: October 23 2011
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Hallelujah Night
Date: Friday, October 28, 2011
Time: 6:30 p.m.
For more information please check clerk’s office
100 Women in White
Date: Monday, October 31. 2011
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: First Corinthian
Upcoming Events Month of November, 2011
Monthly Fast
November 14th -16th
Please meet in the sanctuary November 16th, 6 p.m. for prayer
VOP Brunch, ((Vessel of Praise Dancers) Fashion Show and Silent Auction
Date: November 5, 2011
Time: 11:00 a.m. - Milan Banquet Center
Location: Milan Banquet Center
Waukegan, IL
For more information contact clerk’s office-847-473-1610
Eugene Roberson, Pastor
First Corinthian MBC
1529 Elizabeth
North Chicago, IL 60064
New Era District Calendar
New Era Musical
Date: November 27, 2011
Time: 3:30 p.m.
New Era District Congress
Dates: November 28th thru December 2, 2011
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Usher’s, Nurse’s and Security Annual
Date: Sunday, November 13, 2011
Time: 3:30 p.m.
Men United for Christ
Date: Saturday, November 19, 2011
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Location : First Corinthian M B.
Upcoming Events Month of December, 2011
Youth Christmas Workshop
Date: Saturday, December 3, 2011
Time: 1:00 p.m. -3:00 pm.
Monthly Fast
December 12th -14th
Please meet in the sanctuary December 14th, 6 p.m. for prayer
Sunday School Christmas Program
Date: Sunday, December 18, 2011
Time: 9:00 am
VOC Christmas Concert
Date: Sunday, December 18th
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Paul gave Timothy Instructions to guide his role as the primary leader for the church of ancient Ephesus. Many of these instructions are related to the church’s worship
Unit 3 - Case study in the Community
Daily Readings:
An Ordered Life
Proverbs 29:16-27
October 2, 2011
Devotional Readings: Deuteronomy 1:9-17
Keep in Mind:”The fear of man bringeth a share: but whoso putteth his trust in the LORD shall be safe” (Proverbs 29:25
Wisdom is provided for living an ordered life. Wickedness and unrighteousness affect the entire community. However, God and god’s laws are the ultimate sources of justice, and righteousness will prevail. God wants people to reverse Him and obey Him by ordering their lives in the way of God.
Words you should know:
Transgression
Correct
The Superiority of wisdom
Ecclesiastes 9:13-18
October 9, 2011
Devotional Reading: Psalm 33:13-22
Keep in mind:”Then said I, Wisdom is better than strength, nevertheless the poor man’s wisdom is despised, and his words are not heard” (Ecclesiastes 9:16)
The parable of a poor man who saved a town is shared as an example of quiet, thoughtful wisdom. Wisdom is greater than strength, and soft-spoken wisdom is better than loud words of foolishness.
Words you should know:
Preacher
Wisdom
Wisdom of Aging
Ecclesiastes 11:9-12:7, 13
October 16, 2011
Devotional Reading: Psalm 71:1-12
Keep in Mind: “Let us hear the conclusion of the whole mater. Fear God, and keep his commandments: for this is the whole duty of man” (Ecclesiastes 12:13)
This lesson gives wisdom about aging. It is not only important to enjoy life while we are young, but to remember that we belong to God, lie in fear(reverence) of Him , and keep His commandments,
Words you should know:
Vanity
Judgment
Tradition and Love
Song of Solomon 4:8-5:1a
October 23, 2011
Devotional Reading: Genesis 2:8-24
Keep in Mind: “Awake, O north wind and come, though south: blow upon my garden that the spice thereof may flow out. Let my beloved come into his garden, and eat his pleasant fruits.” (Song of Solomon 4:16)
Solomon expresses his feelings of love for his bride. He cherishes her love. While traditional interpretations see this book as an allegory of the relationship between God and Israel, and Chris and the church, people today and find encouragement in these words as they contemplate love and commitment.
Words you should know
Sister
Enclosed
Living as God’s People
Matthew 5:1-12
October 30, 2011
Devotional Reading: James 5:7-11
Keep in Mind: “Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled” (Matthew 5:6)
Jesus shares the Beatitudes as part of the Sermon on the Mount. In it, He identifies traits that are pleasing to him and notes ways that God blesses those who seek Him first and strive to live as His people.
Words you should know:
Blessed
Kingdom
Forgiving as God’s People
Matthew 5:17-26
November 6, 2011
Devotional Reading: Psalm 32:1-5
Keep in Mind: “ Therefore it thou bring thy gift to the altar, and there rememberest that thy brother hath ought against thee; Leave there thy gift before the altar, and go thy way, first be reconciled to thy brother, and then come and offer thy gift (Matthew 5:23-24)
Jesus teaches wisdom as it applies to our attitude toward Him and in the way we relate to others. Specifically, keeping the law requires more than outward obedience. It requires a change of heart.
Words you should know:
To Fulfill
Be reconciled
Loving as God’s People
Matthew 5:43-48
November 13, 2011
Devotional Reading: Matthew 22:34-40
Keep in mind: “But I [Jesus] say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you: That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven, for he maketh his sun to rise on the evil and on the good, and sendeth rain on the just and on the unjust (Matthew 544-45)
It is easy to love a neighbor and hate an enemy, but Jesus teaches that love and prayer are to be extended to our enemies.
Words you should know:
Neighbor
Perfect
Praying as God’s People
Matthew 6:5-15
November 20, 2011
Devotional Reading: Isaiah 12
Keep in Mind: “But thou, when thou prayest, enter into the closet, and when thou has shut thy door, pry to thy Father which is in secret: and thy father which seeth in secret shall reward thee openly” (Matthew 6:6)
It is important to recognize and appreciate effective prayer. Jesus presents a model prayer that teaches how to pray effectively and intimately to God.
Words you should know
Pray
Forgive
Facing Life without Worry
Matthew 6:25-34
November 27, 2011
Devotional Reading: Psalm 37:1-8
Keep in Mind: “But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness, and all things shall be added unto you. Take therefore no thought or the morrow shall take thought for the things of itself. Sufficient unto the day is the evil thereof” (Matthew 6:33-34)
Jesus teaches disciples not to worry about daily necessities, as God supplies our needs. It takes faith to trust in God’s provisions. When one puts his or her life in God[s hands, worry and anxiety diminish
Words you should know:
Lay (not) up
Take (no) thought)
