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BIBLE QUIZ QUESTIONS

2011-03-23T08:48:00.000-07:00

Quotation Question: How powerful is God’s Word?
For the word of the God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.
Hebrews 4:12

What is a prophet?
A prophet is a person whom God has chosen to speak for Him in a special way through the power of the Holy Spirit.

Who was called the weeping prophet?
Jeremiah

What five Old Testament books were written by the major prophets?
Isaiah Jeremiah Lamentations Ezekiel Daniel

What twelve Old Testament books were written by the minor prophets?
Hosea Joel Amos Obadiah Jonah Micah
Nahum Habakkuk Zephaniah Haggai
Zechariah Malachi

What are the five books of the New Testament history?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, John, and Acts

What are the four Gospels?
Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

What does the word “gospel” mean?
Good News

What is the theme of the four gospels?
The life and teaching of Jesus

Which book of the Bible tells about the beginnings of the church?
Acts

Who wrote the book of Acts?
Luke

What was the occupation of Luke?
A doctor

What are the thirteen epistles written by Paul?
Romans, 1+2 Corinthians, Galatians, Ephesians, Philippians, Colossian, 1+2 Thessalonians, 1+2 Timothy, Titus and Philemon

What are the eight General Epistles?
Hebrews, James, 1+2 Peter, 1,2, 3 John and Jude

What is an epistle?
A letter sent by an apostle

Who wrote more books than any other person?
Paul

How did sin enter the world?
Through the disobedience of Adam and Eve.
Genesis 3:1-19 Romans 5:14

The account of man's first sin mentioned what two trees?
The tree of the knowledge of good and evil
The tree of Life
Genesis 2:17; 3:24

What is sin?
Sin is refusing to do God's will as revealed by His Word and His Spirit.
1 John 3:4 James 4:17

Who are the angels?
Spiritual beings created by God
Hebrews 1:14

What is meant by "original sin"?
Because Adam and Eve chose to sin, all people are born in sin and have
the tendency to sin.
Romans 5:12

What was God's first promise of a Savior?
God told the serpent that one of Eve's descendants would defeat him.
Genesis 3:15

Where did the devil come from?
The devil, or Satan, was an angel created by God whom God had to
punish for trying to make himself greater than God.
Isaiah 14:12-15 Ezekiel 28:11-18

Question: Which book of the Bible tells about the beginnings of the world?
Answer: Genesis

Question: QUOTATION QUESTION: Where did the universe come from?
Answer: Genesis 1 :1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.

Question: What part did God the Father have in creation?
Answer: God the Father gave the commands that caused the visible world to be created out of nothing. Hebrews 11:3

Question: QUOTATION QUESTION: What part did Jesus have in creation?
Answer: John 1: 3 Through him all things were made; without him nothing was made that has been made.

Question: What part did the Holy Spirit have in creation?
Answer: The Spirit of God was hovering over the waters Genesis 1:2

Question: Who was the first murderer?

Answer: Cain

Question:Who were the first two brothers?

Answer: Cain and Able

Question: QUOTATION QUESTION: What is the penalty of sin?

Answer: Romans 6:23 For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Question: What is death?

Answer: Death is the separation of the body and the soul.

Question: When Adam and Eve sinned, how did God provide them clothing?

Answer: He made them garments from the skins of animals.

Question: How did death come into the world?

Answer: Death first came as a result of willful sin.

iCarrie Last Week 8

2010-12-01T11:40:00.000-08:00

memory verse: Let your gentleness be evident to all. Philippians 4:5

December:
8 Carolling at Nash Rehab
meeting at COTR RM campus at 6:45 PM (leaving at 7:00) and returning by 8:30PM

10 The Voyage of Dawn Treader at the Movies

12 Dramatic Recitiation

15 Christmas Shopping
meeting at Golden East Mall food court at 6:30PM to be broken into small groups to shop for family and friends for Christmas
Those who are running late may catch the church van leaving the RM campus at 7:05PM

19 "Love is on the Move" drama

Christmas Party AM service

Christmas Carolling to Life Groups
Meet at the RM campus at 6:00PM
We will be visiting select Life Groups throughout the area snacking and carolling as we go along! Must wear something red or green!!!!
Bring Christmas shopping money and a giving spirit!!!

iCarrie Last Week 6

2010-11-16T13:10:00.000-08:00

i Will Honor My Mother and Father

2010-11-16T10:41:00.000-08:00

memory verse: Children obey your parents in the Lord for this is right. Ephesians 6:1

November

21 15th Anniversary Service at COTR

25 THANKSGIVING

December

15 Nursing Home Christmas Outreach

19 Chirstmas Party

Chirstmas Carolling 6:30-8:30

24 Christmas Eve Service

iWill Keep the Sabbath

2010-11-09T14:09:00.000-08:00

memory verse: Come to me all who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28

November

12 Operation Christmas Child Boxes DUE

21 15th Anniversary Service

26 Thanksgiving

December

iCarrie Last Week 3

2010-10-27T10:56:00.000-07:00

memory verse: Our Father in heaven hallowed be your name. Matthew 6:9

Up Coming Events:

October

31 Family Sunday

Fall Family Festival 6:00-8:30

November

12 Operation Christmas Child boxes DUE

14 15th Anniversary Service

December

Christmas Extravaganza

iCarrie Last WEEK 2

2010-10-20T13:40:00.000-07:00

memory verse: But Jesus answered, "It is written: Worship the Lord your God and Serve Him only.".

UpComing Events:

October

24 BGMC PiE-in- the- FaCe Contest

31 Family Sunday

Fall Family Festival 6:00-8:30

November

12 Operation Christmas Child boxes DUE

December

CHRISTMAS EXTRAVAGANZA

iCarrie : LAST WEEK

2010-10-15T12:08:00.000-07:00

Memory Verse: But he delights in the law of the Lord and on His law he meditates day and night. Psalm 1:2

UpComing Events:

October

24 BGMC PiE-in-the-FaCe Contest

31 Family Sunday

water baptisms...baby dedications...communion

Fall Family Festival 6:00-8:30

November

15 Operation Christmas Child Boxes DUE

December

Christmas EXTRAVAGANZA

bgmc Ice Cream Party: raised over $340!!!!

New Creation Drama

2010-10-13T12:10:00.000-07:00

i Carrie Lesson 1

2010-10-12T07:46:00.000-07:00

iCarrie Opening Video

2010-10-12T07:45:00.000-07:00

Missions Sunday

2010-09-14T08:31:00.000-07:00

What a fun week of celebrating missions!
One definition of mission:
a special assignment that is given to a person or group
What is our mission?
To share the love of Jesus

Pray...Give...Go

Don't forget to FILL UP your Buddy Barrel and bring it to the ICE CREAM PARTY on October 8!!!

UpComing Events:
September
15 Money due for Kidz Rock
24-25 the BIG campout
29 Net Meeting
October
2 Kidz Rock
31 Fall Family Festival

The Holy Spirit Empowers Me

2010-09-07T12:59:00.000-07:00

This past week Larissa and Justin could have gotten into BIG trouble had Larissa not let Justin take over the wheel! Larissa was super tired but knew that she had to make it as far as possible . She began to fall asleep and swirve off the road until her friend offered to drive. At first Larissa did not want Justin to take the wheel but as Justin took over Larissa discovered that they were able to go much farther than they would have if Larissa continued to drive on her own.
God loved us sooo much that He not only sent His son to save us but He left His Holy Spirit to empower us!
The Holy Spirit is for EVERYONE (Acts 2 :39) and fills us up to be a witness for God. As we are filled up and overflow onto others they are affected by the Holy Spirit!!! The symbol to show someone is overflowing in the Holy Spirit is "speaking in tongues". This happened at the very first outpouring of the Holy Spirit (Acts 2:4-6) and several other times in the book of Acts.
Our job is to "yield" to God just as a car yields to the oncoming traffic. We say, "God do what you want in my life!". He fills us up to overflowing with His Holy Spirit to empower us so that we are witnesses of Him in our life!!!

memory verse: But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you and you will be my witnesses... Acts 1:8

UpComing Events:
September
12 Missions Sunday
15 Money due for Kidz Rock
24-25 the BIG campout

29 Net Meeting

October
2 Kidz Rock
31 Fall Family Festival

God is my Healer

2010-08-24T13:39:00.000-07:00

Life is full surprises...some good and some not so good!
While broken down along the road we met a fixer who told us about the healer and fixer of our bodies and heart. God is the healer and the fixer! God holds all power and because of Jesus dying on the cross we have healing!
If we are sick we are supposed to go to people of the church and have them pray for us (James 5:14-16). This healing is available to ALL who will ask and believe. Psalm 103:2,3 says, " Praise the Lord, O my coul, and forget not all his benefits- who forgives all your sins and heals all your diseases.". Nothing is too big or too small for God; afterall He created our bodies and our hearts.
Just as Pastor Larissa and Miss Justin were able to trust Gus the Mechanic to fix their car because he worked on cars all of the time and even built some of his own- we can trust GOD!
God is my Healer
memory verse: "...I am the Lord who heals you." Exodus 15:25

Thank you to all who supported GO ministries at Pizza Inn on Monday night!

Up Coming Events:

August

29 Super Celebration Service

Water Baptism

Communion

Special Guest: Scott Hagan

Tailgait Party- Great food and Games

September
1 GOgroups start back
12 Missions Sunday
29 Christmas Program Tryouts
24-25 BIG Camp Out

October
2 Kidz Rock
31 Fall Family Festival

Kidz BLAST

2010-08-24T10:15:00.000-07:00

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I Will Remember What God Has Done For Me

2010-08-10T12:09:00.000-07:00

Let's play a Road Trip Game! I'll name a shape or color and you name something it makes you think of. Ready...Set...Go

1. Round

2. Green

3. Triangle

4. Yellow

5. Red

Were you able to think of things that reminded you of the colors or shapes? I hope so.

Jesus left is 2 things that we were supposed to do to remind us of what God has done for us:

1. Water baptism

-symbolizes we are dead to sin and alive in Jesus

- Jesus was baptized as an example for us

- Immersion: to go completely under the water

2. Communion

- symbolizes Jesus' body and blood that was shed on the cross for our sins

- Jesus asked us to take communion in remembrance of Him until He returns

- examine our hearts before communion to take with a pure and grateful heart

These two "things" are called the "Ordinances of the Church".

We are to keep them so that we remember what God has done for us.

They do not "save" us but are a symbol of what God has done for us and in us!

BONUS: Write down the things God does for you so you will always remember what God has done for you!

memory verse: I will remember the deeds of the Lord. I will remember the miracles of long ago. Psalms 77:11

UpComing Events:

August

15-17

23 Pizza Inn Fundraising Night

Come out...Eat Pizza...Raise Money for GO ministries

Monday Night 5-8 pm

28 Super Celebration Service

A.M. Baptismal Service : If you are interested in being baptized contact Pastor Larissa at 252.972.7473 or larissa@churchontherise.org

P.M. Tailgait Party : Games...Food...Contests

September

12 BGMC Sunday : Bring in your Buddy Barrels

Don't Forget about the IcreCream Party!!!

24-25 the BIG campout

October

2 Kidz Rock USA

31 Fall Family Festival

Jesus' Story Transforms My Story

2010-08-03T13:43:00.001-07:00

North Carolina...Nashville, TN...Arkansas!!!

Here we are in Eureka Springs, Arkansas!

This is one of the 3 largest Jesus Statues in the ENTIRE world! After sightseeing we had a little "sit-down" where we talked about the story of Jesus.
Jesus is God's Son.
God sent His son to die for our sins.
Jesus had to die because the was the "ransom" price to be paid to get us back from sin...because sin has kidnapped us!
God has an amazing story written for our lives...including being bought back from our kidnapper...but we have to choose for God to write our story.
We do this by saying,
"God, I realize sin has kidnapped me. I believe you sent your son to die for me to pay the price because you love me. I accept that. Forgive me of all of my wrongs and help me to live for you."

memory verse: Do not be afraid for I have ransomed you. I have called you by name; you are mine. Isaiah 43:1

UpComing Events:
August
6 Jump Off
15-17 Kidz Blast

23 Pizza Inn Fundraising Night

October
2

One God - Three Persons

2010-07-27T13:17:00.000-07:00

It has been quite the Road Trip so far! It's hard to believe that just last week we started out from good old North Carolina heading to
Cali-forn-i-a!!!

Thank goodness that we discovered right away that God's Word as our GPS because...

GOD'S WORD WILL LEAD US IN

THE RIGHT DIRECTION!

This week we took a little pit stop in Nashville, TN where we went shopping, visted a few historical sites and hung out at the Diner for a bit. At the Diner we learned a little more about God.

- God is eternal: He has no beginning and no ending because He is the Alpha and Omega (the Beginnning and the End)

- God is the ONE true God

- God is in THREE PERSONS: All the Same God in 3 parts or forms like the 3 parts of an egg makes a whole or 3 forms of water (ice, water, and condensation) but it is still water!

God the Father- the Planner and Creator of the Universe

God the Son- the Savior of the World and Intercessor to the Father

God the Holy Spirit- the Teacher, Counselor and Comforter

All in all GOD IS ALL WE NEED!

it was once said that when ALL that you have is God that is ALL that you need!

memory verse: May the grace of the Lord Jesus Christ and the love of God and the fellowship of the Holy Spirit be with you all. 2 Corinthians 13:14

16 GOkids and Pastor Larissa, Coach Hall and Miss Justin went to Camp Dixie!!!

Check out our awesome week: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kM_mQ31IZt0

uP Coming Events:

August

6 Back to School Jump Off

15-17 for more info click on the main churchontherise website

23 Pizza Inn Fundraiser Night

29 Family Sunday

September

Auditions for Chirstmas Musical

October

2 Kidz Rock with PureNRG

BIG Campout

I Can Look Forward to Heaven Because Jesus Forgives Me!

2010-07-13T15:51:00.000-07:00

What are you looking forward to? Vacation?... Your Birthday?....Camp?...Allowance?...

There are alot of things we look forward to in life but HEAVEN is the ultimate thing that we have to look forward to!!! It's going to be an AWESOME place where the fun will never end! Far brighter and more beautiful than any place we have ever seen. All of our loved ones who know Jesus will be there! There will be NO crying...NO pain...NO sorrow...NO parting!!!( Revelation 21:4) Nothing will ever be destroyed there. We will worship God and see HIM face to face!!!

I can hardly wait!!!

We learned that when we look forward to something we ANTICIPATE. Therefore we ANTICIPATE Heaven because Jesus died on a cross to forgive our sins.

When we went to the depths of James we discovered that James 1:12 said that after we had persevered through trails we will receive the CROWN OF LIFE!!!

Persevere means that we press through...

Trials are the hard things that sometimes come our way...

Jesus will give us the CROWN OF LIFE in Heaven!!!

memory verse: For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son, so that everyone who believes in Him will not perish but have eternal life. John 3:16

UPCOMING EVENTS:

JULY:

14 Seriously Sick Bible Stuff begins: Teaching Bible Manners and Customs

17 Red Cross "GIVE 5 SAVE LIVES"

9:20-11:20 at KMart

18 Road Trip Begins: Teaching Fundamentals

19-23 CAMP DIXIE

Leaving Monday at Noon and Returning Friday at 2:00

August:

6 Back to School JUMPOFF

Rocky Mount Athletic Staduim

15-17 Kidz BLAST with Jay Risner

I Will Give My Best To God

2010-06-29T10:50:00.000-07:00

Who would love to receive someone else's leftovers from Tokyo Express? Not very many people...and if anyone actually received the leftovers it would be a far cry to say that they thoroughly enjoyed them!

Just as much as we do not enjoy even the thought of chewing on someone else's leftovers God does not enjoy our half-hearted giving! He wants us to give our best.

In Luke 21 a widow gained Jesus' attention as she gave ALL that she had...She gave her BEST! Others were giving but they were giving only their extra and most were not giving cheerfully.

Look for opportunities to give this week and remember when we give we are giving as unto the Lord!!!

And just remember that God can do the UNIMAGINABLE with what we give to Him!

memory verse: Honor the Lord with your wealth and with the best part of everything you produce. Proverbs 3:9

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UPComing Events:

June

30 Double Dare Night

Don't forget to dress for a MESSY night!!!

July

Everyone is wearing RED, WHITE and BLUE to celebrate AMERICA!!! Best dressed will get a prize!

17 Red Cross "GIVE 5 SAVE LIVES"

19-23 CAMP DIXIE

August

6 Back to School JUMPOFF

15-17

Jumpin' June 2010

2010-06-24T14:00:00.000-07:00

I Will Never Stop Praying!

2010-06-09T12:14:00.000-07:00

True or False. We can pray to God about anything.
Absolutely TRUE! We need to take advantage of the God who loves to hear from us...
when we are happy,
when we sad,
when we are busy,
when we are bored,
when we are doing well,
when we are sick,
when are bad...
anytime, anywhere about anything!
King Asa began his time of ruling with praying to God and God went before him and conquered the enemy. Then Asa began to think that he had better plans than God so he stopped praying to God. It started out ok but things went down hill. A prophet spoke to King Asa telling him that he should turn to God and ask God for help but Asa was too prideful and did not want to. Sadly, King Asa died in sickness still not praying to God.
God has greater plans than we have for ourselves. We must pray to Him to know what to do and how to live.

memory verse: Never stop praying. 1 Thessalonians 5:17

THIS WEEK- MISSIONS SUNDAY
Do not forget your Buddy Barrels!!!

Up Coming Events:

June
13 Missions Sunday
14-18 Jumpin' June

30 Rally Night

July
4 Freedom Celebration
19-23 Camp Dixie

August
6 Back to School Jump Off
15-17 Kids BLAST

29 Tailgait Party

I WIll Listen And Do What It Says

2010-05-25T11:25:00.000-07:00

James 1:19-25 talks about the importance of not just listening to or reading God's Word but doing what it says! This pleases God and helps us to walk in God's perfect plan for our life.

King Josiah did just this. In a time when all of his people had forgotten the law of God and His promises, Josiah remembered. While repairing and cleaning the temple he discovered some scrolls -which scholars believe to be the Pentateuch. Do you remember which 5 books of the Bible make up the Pentateuch?

His heart was saddened because no one was following the law. Josiah began to lead in obedience to the law getting rid of anything and everything that was disobeying. He did not just listen or read the law but obeyed it.

We need to listen to and read God's Word to remind ourselves how to live a life pleasing to God then we must obey the Word!

Step One: Are you reading or listening to God's Word everyday?

Step Two: Do what it says!

memory verse: "All scripture is inspired by God and is useful to teach us what is true and to make realize what is wrong in our lives. It corrects us when we are wrong and teaches us to do what is right. " 2 Timothy 3:16

Upcoming Events:

May

30 Rally Sunday- If you want to be baptized email Pastor Larissa at larissa@churchontherise.org.

June

14-18 Jumpin' June

30 Rally Nite

July

4 Freedom Celebration

19-23 Camp Dixie

August

6 Back to School Jump Off

15-17

29 Tailgait Party

To The Depths Race

2010-05-18T10:16:00.000-07:00

I Will Use My Words To Help Others!

2010-05-18T07:23:00.000-07:00

Have you ever said something to someone and wished that you would have said nothing at all? Have you ever wished that you would have just taken a moment to think about what your were going to say before saying it? Have you ever hurt someone with your words and later horrible about it? Well, you feel horrible because it was the wrong thing to do. You need to remember that God forgives us...just ask. Once you realize what you've done wrong then correct it and move along!

Our words are very powerful (James 3:3-12) and may be used to be harmful or helpful. Once the words are out of the mouth they can not be put back into the mouth so we must be cautious with our words.

Sunday we learned about Moses' father-in-law, Jethro. (Genesis 18) Jethro walked up on a chaotic situation and knew how to correct it but he thought before he spoke. Instead of yelling at Moses and telling him that Moses didn't know what in the world he was doing, Jethro talked with Moses and gave him a wise plan to build leadership. Were Jethro's words helpful or harmful? They were helpful words! Helpful words bring about resolution and peace. Hurtful words stir up arguments and anger.

Here are some ways to develop Helpful Word Usage:

1. Start your morning by praying: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my mind be pleasing to your O Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer.

2. Think before you you speak.

3. Use helpful words

memory verse: Let the words of my mouth and the meditation of my mind be pleasing to you O Lord my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14

Upcoming Events:

May

Wednesday GOgroups-

Arts, Keyboard, Eco GOgroup, Beauty and Money

23 Camp Registration Money DUE

30 Family Sunday

June

14-18 Jumpin' June

30 Rally Night

July

4 Outside America Celebration

11 Missions Sunday

19-23 Camp Dixie

29-31 Mpact Girls Retreat

August

6 Back to School Jump Off

15-17

29 Tail Gait Party

Gokids News

2010-05-12T13:01:00.000-07:00

When I Honor My Mother, I Honor God

2010-05-12T11:51:00.000-07:00

I certainly hope all of you treated your mothers or your female caregivers extra special this weekend! It is wonderful to have a special day to honor them but according to God's word we are to honor them everyday! (Exodus 20:12 and Ephesians 6:1).
This weekend we learned about a mother who listened to and obeyed God. In reward her son also listened to and obeyed God. The mother's name was Hannah. She could not have children and she wanted to have to children more than anything in the world. Until she listened and gave her desire to God she remained empty inside. When she listened to and obeyed God, He fulfilled the desire of her heart and gave to her a son. She named him, "Samuel, saying I asked of God".
Before Smauel came, Hannah made a promise to God that she would give her son back to God's purpose. She was faithful to keep that promise and God used Samuel to be speak for Him and choose great leaders for Israel. God also blessed Hannah with several other children.
What a beautiful example of a mother. We all have wonderful mothers but with busy, crazy lives it is not always easy to listen and obey God. We can honor our mothers by praying for them to listen and obey God, Obey them and Help them with chores or other responsibilities.
And when we honor our mothers, we honor God!

Upcoming Events:

May
23 Registration due for Camp Dixie

June
14-18 Jumpin' June

July
19-23 Camp Dixie

August
6 Jump Off
15-17 Kids Blast

I will do the right thing, not just talk about it!

2010-05-04T06:44:00.000-07:00

This past week we talked about a lady in the Bible who did not just say she would be faithful but she was faithful. Her name is Ruth! When Ruth's husband died she told her mother-in-law "your God will be my God...your people my people and your land my land." . Ruth ended up moving to a land she had never been to and to people she did not know. She worked hard to provide for her mother-in-law and herself. Even when it wasn't easy she remained faithful to do what she had said would do!
You see her good deeds were carried out by her faith! The two fit like a "hand in glove" and help us to accomplish the work that God has set out for us!
So, how do we make sure that out faith and good deeds are working together?
Step 1: DO the right thing and DON'T just talk about it!

This past weekend some GOkids didn't just talk about serving but they served the residents at Nash Rehab! I was so proud of them!!!

memory verse: "So you see, faith by itself isn'tenough. Unless it produces good deed it is deal and useless!" James 2:17

GOgroups for the month of May

Beauty...Keyboards...Bible Trivia...Business

May

8 Family Fishing Day at Pepper Lake

Bring your own tackle and poles...Free hotdogs:)

3-7 p.m.

If you did not get to sign up on Sunday please call Jason Evans at 252.314.5899.

16 GOgreeter Ministry beginsIf you are interested please contact Pastor Larissa 252.83.4354 or Miss Deborah 252.903.3122

28 Camp Dixie Kids Camp Registration DuePlease notify Pastor Larissa or Miss Kelly if you are planning to attend!

June

14-18 Jumpin' June

July

19-23 Camp Dixie

August

6 Back to School Jump Off 15-17 Kids BLAST with Jay Risner

When Trouble Comes I Will Praise God!

2010-04-27T10:41:00.000-07:00

How do you respond when things do not go the way you want?
We learned this last week that we should praise God no matter what...just like Paul and Silas did when they were thrown into prison for something that wasn't even their fault! They praised God and God sent an earthquake...freed the prisoners...and the guard and his entire family gave their life to Jesus that night!
Who can tell what will come out of hard times that we can't explain or we don't want to go through? God is always at work and as we praise Him even in the hard times we remember:

1. Who God is
2. God can do anything
3. God will do what He said He would do

We may not feel happy but God's joy and strength will carry us through every situation!

I was thinking about a little seed in my garden I discovered the other day. The storm blew away some of the top soil from my seed that I had planted. As I began to cover the seed I noticed them split and beginning to sprout...they were growing! It was so beautiful!!! I thought, "if the soil had not been moved I wouldn't have got to see what was happening under the dirt.". You never know what God is doing. Most of the times we don't see or understand what God is doing but He is working! Keep trusting God and Praise Him!

memory verse: Dear brothers and sisters, when trouble comes your way, consider an opportunity for great joy. James 1:2

Up coming Events:

May

1 Blooming Day
meeting at Nash Rehab 10 a.m.
Planting flowers with the residents!

2 GOgreeter Meeting
10 a.m. in GOkids room (M100)
If you are interested in welcoming new friends to GOkids!

2 Pre- registration for Jumpin' June

8 Family Fishing Day 3-7 p.m.
Pepper Lake
Sign up in the Lobby
Bring your own fishing gear and bait...Free Hotdogs!!!

28 Registration for Camp Dixie

30 Family Sunday

June

6 Tail Gait Party

14-18 Jumpin' June

July

19-23 Camp Dixie

August

6 Back to School Jump Off

15-17 Kids Blast with Jay Risner

GOkids News

2010-04-20T14:15:00.000-07:00

God Loves Everyone and So Should I

2010-04-20T12:01:00.000-07:00

I have not been able to get "Rescued Me" (the song we sang on Sunday at GOkids) out of my head! Can you believe that God loved us so much that He died for us. he loves even the ones who beat him and put him on the cross. He even loves us when we make mistakes or break his law.

We know LOVE because HE LOVES US!

What is God's law?

Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind and with all your strength. The second is like it, Love your neighbor as yourself!

Jesus chose to tell the people a story to teach them how we should love others. He told them a story (Matthew 10) about a man who went on a trip and was attacked by robbers. He was left abandoned and in pain along the road. Two people who were "supposed" to be his friends passed on by because it was inconvenient or they were too busy. Then someone came by who was "supposed" to be an enemy and they helped the man!

Anyone can love someone who is pretty, popular,nice, or fun but not everyone can love those who maybe smell or act funny or are mean. God helps us to love those people!

In fact He expects that if we are His children that we will obey His law and love them! He will help us. We just have to ask.

God loves everyone and so should I!

memory verse: For the whole law can be summed up in this one command: Love your neighbor as yourself. Galatians 5:14

UpComing Events:

May

1 Blooming Day at Nash Rehab

2 Registration for Jumpin' June $125

28 Registration for Camp Dixie

June 14-18 ages 5-12 7:30am - 6:00 pm day trips...lunch...snacks...sports...arts...games...and more!!!

July 19-24 Kids Camp at Camp Dixie

August 15-17 Kids BLAST

with Pastor Jay Risner

South Africa

2010-04-13T11:53:00.000-07:00

This last week we at GOkids discovered what life is like South Africa! Ed and Sonja Corbin moved to South Africa several years ago to share the love of Jesus with children through camps and retreats. They are training up boys girls to be amazing men and women to infect their country with the love of God. They use puppets, object lessons and games to share the message of Jesus at a camp called Royal Family Camp at Jackson's Ridge. This camp was purchased with the money we give to BGMC!

YOU are helping to make a difference!

We learned that nothing is too hard for the Lord. He made Sarah have a baby when she was too old to have children. God can help us earn and receive money to give. He can give us boldness to go and speak. He can help us to retain knowledge so that we can do well in school...all we have to do is ask THE LORD!

NOTHING IS TOO HARD FOR THE LORD!

This summer South Africa is hosting the WORLD CUP!!!
As you watch the soccer games remember to pray for the Corbins in South Africa!

Pray for:

the children who attend the Royal Family Camps that they will know Jesus

the Christians to share the love of Jesus everywhere in South Africa

the children whose parents have died from AIDS

http://bgmc.ag.org/helps/testimonies/missionaries/africa/index.cfm?targetBay=22a85a40-fdb3-4b6d-8770-01f2bb97cd5a&ModID=18&process=ShowCategorySearch&Channel=1244&Category=275

memory verse: Is anything too hard for the Lord? Genesis 18:14

Family Fun Day
2010

Upcoming Events:

April
18 Pre-Registration for Jumpin' June $100
May
1 Blooming Day at Nash Rehab
2 Registration for Jumpin' June $125
Princess Tea
28 Registration for Camp Dixie
June
14-18 ages 5-12 7:30am - 6:00 pm
day trips...lunch...snacks...sports...arts...games...and more!!!

July

19-23 Camp Dixie
August

15-17 Kids BLAST with Pastor Jay Risner

Palm Sunday

2010-03-30T11:59:00.000-07:00

Palm Sunday- the day we celebrate when the time came for Jesus to ride into Jerusalem on a donkey while people waved palm branches, laid cloaks on the road and shouted "hosanna".

The Donkey- We must trust God's Word

Everything was just as God told Zechariah (Zechariah 9:9) it would be hundreds of years before Jesus actually entered Jerusalem.

Jesus told his disciples they were to go into the town and they would find a donkey tied to a door and the disciples found a donkey just as Jesus said.

The Palm Branches- We must see Jesus as the King...He is above all things.

Palm branches were the national symbol of Israel. In essence it was like them waving the stars and stripes of the American Flag. By doing this they were showing that they believed Jesus is the King. Jesus is the King but He did not come to knock over the government and say that we are not supposed to listen to those in authority but He is over all things...government, circumstances, problems, people, etc. and we can trust Him.

Also, palm branches were used to make the booths for festivals and such. The people used them to celebrate with.

The Cloaks- We must honor Jesus with all that we have been given.

The people put their cloaks that they had made with their own hands to wear on the ground for the donkey to ride upon. Culture said that important people must walk upon covered ground. It is like the RED CARPET for MOVIE STARS or precious runner rugs for ROYALTY to walk upon. They saw Jesus as their long awaited King...the MESSIAH..and wanted to honor him!

The "Hosanna" Shout- We must Hope in Jesus

"Hosanna" was a Hebrew prayer saying, "Lord, save us!". When the people shouted this they were proclaiming that they needed help and they knew Jesus could and would help them. When they saw Jesus ride through Jerusalem they saw hope. When we know Jesus, we know HOPE.

...AND we praise God for His son Jesus and the HOPE we have in Him!!!

memory verse- "Hosanna! Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!!!" Mark 11:9

Watch Palm Sunday...

http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=tpqfNQDK0wk&feature=channel

UpComing Events:

April

ALL money due April 11!!!
If you need more coupons bring in the money for the coupons sold to trade for more coupons!

3 Family Fun Day

4 I Will Rise Easter Service

May

1 Blooming Saturday at Nash Rehab

15 Princess Tea

June

14-18 Jumpin' June

July

19-23 Kid's Camp at Camp Dixie

August
15-17 Kid's BLAST with Pastor Jay Risner

I Will Worship God in the Good Times and the Bad Times

2010-03-24T11:44:00.000-07:00

It is easy to worship God when you look around and see all of the GREAT things God is doing! ...but what happens when you look around and you see saddness and devastation?

Do you still worship God or do you give up?

What happens if I go to great effort to make scrumdiddliumcious CHOCOLATE cupcakes with yummy CHOCOLATE frosting but forget the CHOCOLATEfrosting at home? Do I throw out the CHOCOLATE cupcakes and forget about such a delicious treat? Absolutely not!!! We would say that is a waste!!!

So it is when we face disappointing or discouraging times in life. We don't just stop worshipping God because some things in life get tough...we work through it and WORSHIP GOD!

Remember Job? He had everything taken from him, including his health but he continued to worship God and in the end God gave him more than he had before! God rewards those who diligently seek Him. (Hebrews 11:6).

So... I will worship God in the good times and the bad times!

memory verse: Praise the Lord; praise God our savior! For each day he carries us in his arms. Psalm 68:19

the great BIG sleepover

nashville, nc...march 19-20...58 kids... food...games...prizes...music...

More pictures and video to come!

UpComing Events:

March

31 Net Meeting

April

ALL money due April 11!!!

If you need more coupons bring in the money for the coupons sold to trade for more coupons!

3 Family Fun Day

4 I Will Rise Easter Service

May

1 Blooming Saturday at Nash Rehab

15 Princess Tea

June

14-18 Jumpin' June

July

19-23 Kid's Camp at Camp Dixie

August

15-17 Kid's BLAST with Pastor Jay Risner

I Will Worship God When I Obey

2010-03-16T09:22:00.000-07:00

This week we talked about the CALL OF ABRAM (who became Abraham). Abram worshipped God as he OBEYED God. When he obeyed God he showed his love and trust toward God. He did not know every detail but he knew what God told him to do and did it! What did God ask Abram to do? That's right...God told Abram to pack up everything and move and God would tell him where to go along the way. What has God asked you to do? Will you obey God? I hope so!

The decision is up to you...but when we obey God we worship God!

Obedience leads us toward God.

Disobedience leads us toward the Devil.

memory verse: "When you obey my commandements, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father's commandments and remain in his love." John 15:10

Upcoming Events:

March

19-20 ...event for both campuses at the Nashville Campus

313 W Washington Streetgrades K-6(7pm-9am)

Please bring:$5, parent-signed note card,sleeping bag, toothbrush, talent for the SHOW and snack to share! You may invite friends!!!

28- March Maddness Basketball Tournament

April

3 Family Fun Dayhotdogs...games...inflatables...egg hunt11-2pm

May

Princess Tea

June

14-18 Jumpin' June

July

19-23 Kids Campgrades 3 -6$246

*** We have begun a Krispy Kreme Fundraiser to help with the cost of camp!!!

August

15-17 Kids BLAST with Pastor Jay Risner

Pastor Randy Visits

2010-03-09T10:32:00.000-08:00

Pastor Randy Thompson visited us this week to share with us about ministry in Lithuania. GOkids gave some money for Pastor Randy to go to Lithuania this past Fall and many kids came to know Jesus and leaders were trained to teach the kids!
Until 2 years ago the church in Lithuania did NOT believe that kids could decide to live for Jesus. They would send their kids outside to play during church services until they were older. These kids didn't have anything like GOkids because the adults didn't think that the kids could make a decision to live for Jesus so the adults thought the kids didn't need to know about Jesus.

Suicide is a term used when people take their own life or kill them self. Lithuania has the highest suicide rate in all of the world. The biggest percent of people who commit suicide are between the ages of 8 and 12! There is so much pressure on the kids. If they do not get an A+ in school, the kids are often beaten by drunken parents and sometimes turned away to the streets. Since the kids did not have a place to go for love and support from the church they did not have HOPE.
I was thrilled to hear about Pastor Randy and some other children's pastors went to Lithuania to tell these kids about Jesus and bring them HOPE. I was even more thrilled to hear that they took time to train leaders to teach the kids of Lithuania about Jesus. Pastor Randy's team set up kids ministries in several spots so that kids have a place like GOkids to be loved, encouraged and receive HOPE!

http://www.youtube.com/watch#!v=DP7NIOD-PJs&feature=related
Pray...Give...Go
1. Pray for the church leaders and kids in Lithuania that they will continue to grow in their knowledge of God's word.
Pray for the kids who have not YET heard the HOPE of Jesus.
Pray for creative ideas for the church to reach the hurting.
2. Give money to BGMC
As you pray ask God, "How much should I give?"
Remember the story Pastor Randy told about the boy who gave his $150 of his birthday money because he had everything he already needed or the other boy who raised $1000 for kids overseas? YOU can give too!!!
3. Go and tell your friends about the HOPE you have in Jesus!!!

Upcoming Events:
March
19-20
...event for both campuses
at the Nashville Campus
313 W Washington Street
grades K-6
(7pm-9am)
Please bring:$5, parent-signed note card,sleeping bag, toothbrush, talent for the SHOW and snack to share !You may invite friends!!!

28- March Maddness Basketball Tournament

April:
3 Family Fun Day
hotdogs...games...inflatables...egg hunt
11-2pm

May:
Princess Tea

June:
Jumpin' June

July:
19-23 Kids Camp
grades 3 -6$246
*** This next week we will begin a Krispy Kreme Fundraiser to help with the cost of camp!!!

I Worship God When I Give

2010-03-03T10:48:00.000-08:00

We just finished our POPOUT for MISSIONS, where we held back drinking "pop" and saved that money for missions. Over 25 kids participated...GOkids!!! That money will go to help children ALL around the world to hear about JESUS and how He LOVES them!!!
This week we talked about how the EARLY CHURCH in the book of ACTS shared everything they had. When we give it is showing God that we love him... we are worshipping God!
One thing we talked about is making Homeless Kits to keep in our car to be ready to give at all times.

The kit we made had:
Bible
Snacks (canned chicken, vienna sausages, breakfast bars, ect)
Toothbrush/Toothpaste
Kleenex
Face Wipes
Band-Aids
Soap
Washcloths
Lotion
There are so many others things you may include!!!

This week put a Homeless Kit together with your family to carry in your car so that when you see someone to GIVE to, you are READY!
memory verse: " The wicked borrow and never repay but the godly are generous givers."
Psalm 27:21

The Great BIG Sleepover - All Go Kids Ministry
When? March 19-20, Friday 7:00p.m. - Saturday 9:00a.m.
Where? Nashville Campus - Grades K-6
How much? $5.00

UPcoming Events:
March
7 Pastor Randy Thompson visits
19-20 the great BIG sleepover
28 March Maddness
April
4 Family Fun Day
May
The Princess Tea
June
Jumpin' June

I Worship God When I Serve Him!

2010-02-23T08:53:00.000-08:00

This Sunday we learned about Jesus being anointed by a sinful woman at a place called Bethany. She worshipped God by serving him with the best of what she had. We serve God as we take our abilities and serve others with a giving heart!

How are you able to serve God?

Could you sing or play a song to cheer someone's day?

Could you make a card or gift to encourage someone?

Could help someone clean or fix something that they are unable to clean or fix?

Be creative with the elaborate gifts God has given you to give back in worship!!!

memory verse: God has given each of you a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another." 1 Peter 4:10

Sadly...we didn't get our 50 cans returned but COACH HALL has agreed to extend our collection until next week!!!
DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR POPOUT FOR MISSION CANS!!!

February GOgroups:
Cake Decorating...Solar System...Children's Hospital Care (CHC)...Interior Design

UpComing Events:

March
7 - Pastor Randy visits
19-20 - Sleepover
28- March Maddness Tournament
April
3- Family Fun Day

Pastor Larissa is:
reading "If I could ask God Anything" by Kathryn Slattery
listening to "TIMES" by Tenth Avenue North

I Worship God When I Love Others

2010-02-16T11:18:00.001-08:00

We had a fun time this past week as we celebrated Valentine's Day at Church on the Rise! We learned that another way we worship God is when WE LOVE OTHERS.

There are 5 different Ways we love to be loved or love others:

1. Quality Time

2. Kind Words

3 Acts of Service
4. Gifts

5. Physical Touch

Whatever way it may be...SHOW others that you love them! God's Word asks us to do so and we are given a great example in Acts 3. Peter and John take TIME to show a lame man LOVE on the way to worship at the temple. The lame man asked for money. Peter said that they didn't have money but they could GIVE him healing through Jesus. Peter TOUCHED the lame man and grabbed him by the hand. The lame man stood and went jumping and leaping and PRAISING God.

Who can you show love to this week?

How can you show them love?

memory verse: This is the message you have heard from the beginning. You should love one another. 1 John 3:11

LAST WEEK for POPOUT for MISSIONS!!!

Bring all cans this SUNDAY!

This February 1-21 we are not drinking soda pop!Instead...for each soda pop we would normally drink we are putting money into a can to give to missions! Also, we are praying for countries all around the world and the missionaries.IF...at LEAST 50 cans are returned FEBRUARY 21st the GOkids will bring ooeey gooeey gross stuff to pour over COACH HALL!!!

February GOgroups:

Cake Decorating...Solar System...Children's Hospital Care (CHC)...Interior Design

UpComing Events:

February

21- POP out for Missions Can Return

March

7 - Pastor Randy visits

19-20 - Sleepover

28- March Maddness Tournament

April

3- Family Fun Day

Pastor Larissa is:

reading "The Five Love Languages for Kids" by Dr. Gary Chapman

listening to "Love is Here" by Tenth Avenue North

I Worship God When I Pray to Him

2010-02-09T08:54:00.000-08:00

Sunday we talked about a man in the Old Testament named Elijah. Elijah worshipped God when Elijah prayed to Him. Elijah ran away and hid inside a cave because Queen Jezebel wanted him killed. Elijah was uncertain about life, discouraged because he thought he was the only worshipper of God and tired because he had been wandering in the wilderness for 40 days and nights. When Elijah poured his heart out to God, God answered the lonely, discouraged, tired man. God did not answer in the windstorm, or the earthquake or the fire...but God answered in a still small voice.
When we pray to God we are saying...
God you are are bigger than things that happen in life and I need you...We WORSHIP God!
We should pray to God in all situations for He knows all things and can do all things!
We worship God when we Pray to Him!
memory verse: Be still and know that I am God... Psalm 46:10

This February 1-21 we are not drinking soda pop!
Instead...for each soda pop we would normally drink we are putting money into a can to give to missions!
Also, we are praying for countries all around the world and the missionaries.
IF...at LEAST 50 cans are returned FEBRUARY 21st the GOkids will bring ooeey gooeey gross stuff to pour over COACH HALL!!!

February GOgroups:
Cake Decorating...Solar System...Children's Hospital Care (CHC)...Interior Design

Up Coming Events:
February
14 Valentine's Day
21 PopOut for Missions Sunday
March
7 Pastor Randy visits
19-20 Sleepover
28 March Maddness Tournament
April
3 Family Fun Day
May
Princess Tea
July
19-23 KIDS camp at Camp Dixie!!!

learn...experience...share

Pastor Larissa is :
listening to "Love is on the Move" by Leeland
reading "Esther" from the Bible (coupled with the Beth Moore Bible Study)

2010-02-04T07:51:00.000-08:00

Finding our Strength in God

2010-02-02T11:49:00.000-08:00

Pastor Richard's friend, Scott Hagan came for a visit this past weekend during our snow storm. He spoke Friday night and Sunday morning at Church on the Rise. I hope many of you were able to join me in listening to what he had to say. My favorite thing that Scott talked about was about finding strength in God after "winter seasons" as Daniel did in Daniel 10. Sometimes we are weak because God is emptying us of old strength to fill us with new strength to conquer the next season.

Do you need new strength?

Don't you want all that God has to give you to live your life boldly for Him?

I do.

When our spirit feels weak we must call out to Jesus.

Seek Him especially during these 21 Days of Fasting :

and see what God has for your life! We are depriving ourselves (the flesh) of something we enjoy -DRINK or as Pastor Larissa calls it POP- to fill ourselves (the spirit) with more of God! Let Him fill you up with all that He wants.

Have a glorious week!

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This February 1-21 we are not drinking soda pop!

Instead...for each soda pop we would normally drink we are putting money into a can to give to missions!

Also, we are praying for countries all around the world and the missionaries.

IF...at LEAST 50 cans are returned FEBRUARY 21st the GOkids will bring ooeey gooeey gross stuff to pour over COACH HALL!!!

UP coming Events:

February

19 and 20- GOkids Sleepover in Nashville

March

7- Pastor Randy visits GOkids

20- March Madness Tournament

April

3- Family Fun Day

May

Princess Tea

July

Kids Camp: Be saving now for camp!!! Approximate cost $175

February GOgroups :

Solar System...Children's Hospital Care (CHC)...Cake Decorating...Interior Design

Don't forget to bring your hand out from Sunday and receive a prize!!!

I Worship God When I Sing

2010-01-26T10:40:00.000-08:00

Music has been around since the beginning of time. It has been said that it is the "expression of the soul". There are just certain times when there are no words to express our emotions or thoughts! God gave us music.
One of the amazing ways we worship God is through SONG!
The Israelites sang after God helped them cross the IMPOSSIBLE Red Sea and defeat the INCREDIBLE Egyptian army chasing them.
Mary sang with Elizabeth after receiving the GLORIOUS news that she was going to give birth to the SAVIOR OF THE WORLD!
The angels sang as they ANNOUNCED Jesus' birth to the shepherds.
Paul and Silas sang in a HORRIBLE prison cell.
Many people through the Bible and history have worshipped God through song. They have sang in happy times...sad times...alone times...group times...MANY TIMES!
This week practice singing to God as worship!
Go ahead and write down a few lyrics and put those lyrics to music! I know there are some song writers out there:) Bring them next Sunday and you can sing of the Lord to the GOkids!!! I can't wait to hear that!
Have a marvelous week and I will see you at 3 Days Ablaze!
Love,
Pastor Larissa

memory verse:"Let the godly sing for joy to the Lord; it is fitting for the pure to praise him." (NLT)Psalm 33:1

This February 1-21 we are not drinking soda pop!
Instead...
for each soda pop we would normally drink we are putting money into a can to give to missions!
Also, we are praying for countries all around the world and the missionaries.
IF...
at LEAST 50 cans are returned FEBRUARY 21st the GOkids will bring ooeey gooeey gross stuff to pour over COACH HALL!!!

SKATE NITE:
57 skaters who had an ABSOLUTELY MARVELOUS time:)

Only God is Worthy of My Worship

2010-01-19T10:47:00.000-08:00

This past week we talked about a young ruler who had everything he could possibly EVER want. (Mark 10:17-22) He asked Jesus how he could go to heaven and experience eternal life. Jesus first reminded him of the 10 Commandments. The young man said that he had kept all of those since he was a little boy. Then Jesus said, "One thing you are missing. Go sell everything you own...give it to the poor and you will have treasure in heaven. Then follow me." Jesus was testing the young man to see what meant more to him in life.
Things and interests are not bad until they become more important to us than Jesus. The young man had his priorities mixed up. Jesus should always be first!
Jesus...then family...then church...then friends...then video games...ect.
This week ask God to help you get your priorities in line!!! Make a priority list and try to stick to it!
Sometimes it goes against what we want at first when we stick to our priorities...it is not always the easiest...but God has great rewards for those who put Him first. He gave us all we have in the first place!

Only God is worthy of my Worship!

memory verse: "All honor and glory to God forever and ever! He is the eternal King, the unseen one who never dies; he alone is God. Amen." (NLT) 1 Timothy 1:17

Haiti
When I was 15 my family started to work in the country of Haiti. My parents still partner with alot of work there and we have several loved ones in the country. I would like to share a few pictures of a couple of my dear ones.

John and Ruth Dieubon and their kids (from the orphanage) on the day of their wedding this past June.

My Mom and Dad (Carli and Leonard) standing proudly with their Haitian son and new daughter-in-law.

Assemblies of God missionaries to Haiti Dan and Liz Carl

January 13...last Wednesday...I recieved a phone call from my mom that said there had been a horrible earthquake in Haiti and many were dead but we didn't know any other information...We prayed. Later we found out there were several other earthquakes and areas affected. I think anyone who turned on the news was immediately alarmed and desired to help in some way.

We tried to get in touch with many of our loved ones there but we heard nothing...

I prayed Wednesday night before church..."God I know it seems impossible that out of all of the millions of people in Haiti that John could appear on t.v. butcould you just put him on the news so that we know he is ok?"
During church my mom called to tell me they saw John's rescue mobile (Project Papillon) on the news!!!

One by one we have heard from everyone of the pastors, missionaries and loved ones that we have worked with and heard how God kept them safe...

However there are many others who have gotten hurt or even died. The ones who are living do not have much food and water if any and have lost all of their possessions.

There are many places you can give to help the Haitians!

Here are a few places you can check out:

http://www.convoyofhope.org/go/headlines/entry/7.0_earthquake_rocks_haiti_convoy_of_hope_is_responding/

http://bgmc.ag.org/helps/tms/index.cfm?targetBay=f62a17f3-f813-4b4d-a89a-c44f1a1f9050&ModID=18&process=ShowResource&ResourceGUID=c2728ab2-9bed-4290-849a-88f0a0a9dbe4

http://www.cmiprojectpapillon.org/projectpapillon.html

GOgroups for January: Rhythm Recipes Books Dogs

Come join a group and learn...experience...share!

January 22, 2010Friday Night from 6:30 to 9:00 is SKATE NITE at Skyvue

$12 per personPizza...Drink...Skates

Parents pick up and Drop off at Skyvue

Fragrance of God

2010-01-12T15:14:00.000-08:00

Sunday we talked about our lives being like a reed diffuser. Just as as reeds are placed in scented oils to add fragrance to a room God's presence living in our life like the oil and we become the reeds. The oil or God's presence soaks into us and comes out filling the world around us with a sweet and beautiful fragrance. That fragrance "smells" like love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control.
People are attracted to the beautiful fragrance of Jesus living inside of us...however sometimes people allow horrible fragrances to come out of their life like bitterness, rudeness, selfishness, hatefulness and pride.

What does you life smell like?

Are you letting God's fragrance smell through you?

memory verse: Thanks be to God who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ and through us spreads everywhere the fragrance of the knowledge of him. 2 Corinthians 2:14

Don't forget to pray for CHINA and our missionaries Kim and Matt!
Pray that Kim and Matt can learn Cantonese and stay healthy and safe as they are the fragrance of God to the people of China.
Pray for the Chinese leaders.
Pray for the School for Blind and Deaf.

GOgroups for January:
Rhythm
Recipes
Books
Dogs
Come join a group and learn...experience...share!

GO shirts for sale!!!
small...medium...large...adult small
$10

January 22, 2010
Friday Night from 6:30 to 9:00 is SKATE NITE at Skyvue Skating Rink
$12 per person
Pizza, Drink and Skates

This Sunday... January 14th... we begin our new series at GOkids:
Center Stage-Living a Life of Worship

Pastor Larissa is:
reading "Secrets of the Secret Place" by Bob Sorge
listening to "Arms Open Wide" by United

Compete to Win

2010-01-06T12:37:00.001-08:00

This past week in GOkids we talked about being a Winner in 2010! This doesn't mean that we are always the BEST but it means that we GIVE our BEST and GOD helps us to TRIUMPH or WIN!!!

We talked about 5 Things Winners Do. You are a winner so make the following pledge for 2010!

I will care

What is your goal?
I will Train

How are you training yourself to be a Winner?
I will give my Best
How do you give your best?
I will Finish
Do I get discouraged and give up easilly?

I will compete to Win

Who causes you to win?

memory verse: Thanks be to God who always leads us in triumphal procession in Christ… 2 Corinthians 2:14

Christmas carolling at Nash Rehab.

"All I Want For Christmas" program

DVD'S now available!!!

The Christmas Party!!!

GOgroups for January:

Rhythm

Recipes

Books

Dogs

Come join a group and learn...experience...share!

GO shirts for sale!!!

small...medium...large...adult small

$10

Pastor Larissa is:

reading "Secrets of the Secret Place" by Bob Sorge

listening to "Here is Love" by Bethel LIVE

visiting http://www.whitsend.org/

Season for Giving

2009-12-02T09:34:00.000-08:00

Did you know the word "holiday" actually means "holy day"? The holiday of Christmas is celebrating the HOLY DAY God gave His son to the world as the GREATEST GIFT!
We give gifts to remember the that AMAZING gift God gave us...
I love to give gifts especially at Christmastime. I was thinking the other day about last Christmas. My plane was grounded in Chicago for a day and a half and I almost missed Christmas. They rearranged some flights and I made it home just in time but the airlines lost my bags which contain all of my gifts for my loved ones! I was so disappointed...my bags did not come until a few days after Christmas and I didn't have time to wrap my carefully selected gifts...so I pulled out my big bag and loaded up all of my presents, gathered my family and began to give out gifts one by one like Santa Clause! What a warm Christmas memory!
Do you have Christmas memories with giving? This year make some giving Christmas memories and see how warm you feel inside!
God gave us His very best...His son...Jesus!
memory verse: "For God so loved the world that He gave His only son..." John 3:16

UpComing Events:

December

6 Popcorn viewing of "Saint Nicholas" Veggietales
12 Christmas Program Dress Rehearsal
2-4:30 Go Kids
4:30-5:30 Go jr. Kids
13 Christmas Program 10:20
all kids need to be present by 10:00
16 Christmas Caroling 7pm
20 Christmas Program

January

Gogroups:
Skate Night!

Committment

2009-11-10T13:22:00.001-08:00

This past week we learned about 2 of Jesus' disciples who were tested. They were Peter and Judas.

How was Peter uncommitted to Jesus?

How was Judas uncommitted to Jesus?

Peter disowned Jesus because he was afraid of what others thought about him. He was even afraid of his own body being beaten.

Judas saw personal gain for himself and sold out where Jesus was. The soldiers were able to find Jesus and take him away because of Judas' information. Judas recieved only 30 pieces of silver...115 days wages... for this information.

When we are COMMITTED we stick to God...NO MATTER WHAT! NO matter what people think or how it may be uncomfortable to us...NO MATTER WHAT!

Do you rember the COST OF DISCIPLESHIP? This is what we committed to when we committed our life to Jesus!

memory verse: Jesus answered, "If anyone would come after me he must deny himself, take his cross and follow me." Matthew 16:24

The good news is that even when we seem to flunk the tests God gives us...God will forgive us and let us keep learning! Peter discovered this but sadly Judas did not. Please, be like Peter and keep learning!!! He went on to be one of the boldest disciples for Jesus. After he "flunked" God's test, he purposed to be committed to the end of his life and he was!

UpComing Events:

November
11 Christmas Program Practice
15 Anniversary Service: Family Sunday
18 Christmas Program Practice
22 BGMC Service: CHINA
29 Family Sunday-Baptismal Service

December
1 Wesleyan College Christmas Night
2 Christmas Program Practice
9 Christmas Program Practice
12 Christmas Program Dress Rehearsal 2:00-4:30 p.m.
13 Christmas Program "All I want for Christmas"

Pastor Larissa is:
reading " 10 Conversations to have with your Children" by Shmuley Boteach
listening to "A pureNRG Christmas" by pureNRG

Humility

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The Disciples struggled with understanding and having faith. They also had a huge problem with humilty but Jesus was there to teach and train his group of friends how God desires us to follow Him. Remember how the disciples were arguing along the road about who was the greatest? What did Jesus say? (Mattew 18)
That's right!!! He said that the first will be last and the last will be first!
Jesus was talking about humility and offered Himself as the greatest example of humilty the night at dinner when He washed the disciples stinky feet! (John 13)
Humilty is the act of being HUMBLE.
What does a HUMBLE person look like?
1. They listen to others
2. They offer encouragement to others
3. They serve others
4. They are willing to admit when they are wrong
5. They are giving to others

Are you humble?
Let's try to practice being humble this week!

memory verse: "Humble yourself before the Lord and He will lift you up."
James 4:10

Fall Family Festival

Thanks for joining us...

Hope to see you next year!

UpComing Events:

November

15 14th Anniversary- Family Sunday
29 Family Sunday
Baptismal Service

Wednesday Nights we are now preparing for Christmas program "All I want for Christmas" . Pick up your practice CD from Pastor Larissa!

Join us this Sunday as we learn about COMMITTMENT!

Pastor Larissa is:

reading "Why so many Gods?" by K. Etue

listening to "I'll Give Him My Heart" on the album of Light of the World by Brooklyn Tabernacle Choir

Miracles Build Faith

2009-10-27T14:31:00.000-07:00

Can you name 3 things God has done to make you trust him more? Jesus did all sorts of miracles while the disciples were with Him. Does anyone know what the first miracle was? That's right...the Wedding in Cana!!! He changed the water to wine! It would be quite the embarrassing situation to not have enough for your guests. Jesus stepped in and delivered the VERY BEST... more than enough. He did this to build people's faith and trust in God.
The power of God is AMAZING...but how much He cares for us is even more AMAZING!!!
So...why does God do miracles? Is it just becuase it is super AWESOME? Miracles build faith and trust in God. However...not everything depends on God revealing His power through miracles. Thomas believed Jesus was alive only after he saw Jesus' scars but Jesus said blessed is the person who believes and does not see. This is powerful faith!
Faith is believing even though I don't understand!
We can not see air...but just because we do not see it does not mean that it does not exist. In fact when we put air in a balloon we can see the effects of air as it expands the balloon. Miracles show the works of God just as the balloon shows the work of air.
God wants us to trust Him no matter what!
It should be noted that after the incident of Thomas' lack of faith that his faith grew strong. He went all around teaching the gospel. He even died for his faith!
Can you write into me and tell me of a time that you had to have faith in God even though you did not understand? Send it to: larissa@churchontherise.org

memory verse: He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you." Matthew 17:20

UpComing Events:

October
29 Brekenridge Retirement Community
"No Tricks! Just Treats!"
6:30-7:00pm
31 Fall Famil Festival
Church on the Rise

November
15 14th Anniversary Service
Family Sunday
29 Baptismal Service
December
13 Nashville Campus Open House
14 All I Want for Christmas program
Check this out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_O0GNaWi04

Pastor Larissa is:
Reading ... "Mother Teresa: Come Be My Light" compiled by Brian Kolodiejchuk
Listening to ..."All I Want for Christmas" by Dennis and Nan Allen

The Cost of Discipleship

2009-10-13T11:20:00.000-07:00

How much does a 2-liter cost? ...$1....How about a Whale Water Fountain for your home faucet?... $2.89. How much does Scope Breath Mist cost? ...$2.39.
This past Sunday at GOkids we learned that everything and anything will cost you something. So, what is the cost of following Jesus?...the Cost of Discipleship?

Luke 9 :23 says "Anyone you comes after me must deny themself, take up their cross dailly and follow me."

1. Lay aside the things I want for the things that God wants.

2. Listen to what God wants me to do.

3. Obey Him right away...no matter how easy or difficult it may seem!!!

The reward is GREAT!
Try it and see what happens!!!
We are going to continue to follow the disciples and see what great rewards benefited them "denied themselves and took up their cross to follow Jesus"...as they paid the cost of discipleship.
Following Jesus,
Pastor Larissa

memory verse : Jesus said, "If anyone comes after me he must deny himself, take up his cross daily and follow me." Luke 9:23

This weekend was the BIG campout in the backyard of COTR!

We had a blast with 27 kids and 9 adults!!!

Mr. Josh taught us how to set up and take down tents and build a campfire.

Mr. Ray and Miss Catherine taught us all about target shooting with BB guns and Bow and Arrows.

Pastor Larissa helped us make Hobo Meals and Smores around the campfire. We had campfire talks and devotions and played FIND THE GLOWSTICK in the dark.

Coach Hall rigged up an outdoor theater to watch THE HANNAH MONTANA MOVIE and coached a fine game of CAPTURE THE FLAG.

Miss Justin and Mr. Josh lead us in a campfire sing.

UpComing Events:

October

18 Christmas Program Practice begins

29 No Tricks, Just Treats!

@ Brekenridge Assisted Living

31 Fall Family Festival

November

15 Anniversary Service

29 Baptismal Service

Family Sunday

December

12 Christmas Program

Check this out:

www.youtube.com/watcht?v=AvuSZ7HwXR4u

Pastor Larissa is:

Reading "The Cross and the Switchblade" by David Wilkerson

Listening to "Live to Worship" by pureNRG

Disciple=Learner

2009-10-06T11:04:00.000-07:00

This last week at GOkids we began our "Follow You" series where we are talking about Jesus' close friends, the Disciples. We learned that Simon-Peter, Andrew, James the son of Zebedee, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot and Judas Iscariot were His Original Dozen! We also learned that the Greek word for "disciple" is "methetes" which means "one who learns from another". These 12 men learned from Jesus as their teacher and mentor everyday for 18 months, then Jesus sent them out to share all that they had learned and experienced.
Everyday we should take time to spend with Jesus in His word and through prayer. He will show us the way to live and the right choices to make.
It is also helpful to learn from others who love God and are serving Him. Many times God places people in our lives for us to follow and learn from. Those people become your mentor or discipler.
Your mentor should be:
someone who loves Jesus and serving Him
someone you can learn from
someone who you can look UP to
Some of your mentors can be role models from media such as pureNRG, Bibleman, Miley Cyrus, ect. ...but I encourage to look around Church on the Rise or your home to find someone who you can see on a regular basis. Someone who is closeby. Spend time with them. Learn from them. Then share what you discover!
I love you all!
Pastor Larissa

memory verse: "...if you hold to my teaching, you are really my disciples." John 8: 31

This last weekend we took 20 kids and 7 adults to KIDZROCKusa in Raleigh, NC! We had the best time as we played Extreme Games, watched a FUN musical, ate a YUMMY Chick-fil-A lunch and attended a pureNRG concert!
* Take a look at the photo album for more pics of KidzRockusa!

Up Coming Events:

October
9,10 the BIG Campout

Where: COTR backyard

Necessities to bring: sleeping bag,pillow overnight items (toothbrush, clothes,comb,ect.), sweatshirt, extra snacks, flashlight, ext.

Learning: firebuilding, taget shooting, tent set up, camp cooking and crafts plus p...laying games and an outdoor movie!!!

the BIG campout is still on even if it rains....No Worries!!!

Please email Pastor Larissa or sign the sheet to let us know to planon you to come to the BIG campout!!!

31 Fall Family Festival

November

29 Baptismal Service

December

12 Christmas Program

Check this out:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E8GRY3YyDHw

Pastor Larissa is:

listening to: 'The Real Thing" by pureNRG

reading: "The Cross and the Switchblade" by David Wilkerson

Reaching Out

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This past Saturday a group of us visited Nash Rehab. We took the cool handprint pillowcases that we made during VBS this summer and sang songs and prayed for our new friends. We can't wait to go visit again and hope to bring more with us the next time!

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E3: everyone...everywhere...everyway

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Each person is incredibly valuable to God!
Each person has the right to hear the gospel no matter how they look, act, smell, or behave toward others!
Each person is loved by God no matter their age or home!
We know who God is and have experienced His goodness...now it is time to share with EVERYONE...EVERYWHERE...EVERYWAY!

Proverbs 3:28 talks about if you have something that a neighbor needs do not wait until later to give it to them but give it to them NOW! What do we have that a neighbor needs?
Love...Hope...Joy...Resources...Strength...Peace...
and all of this comes from who?
Jesus!
Let's share Jesus!

Superhero Nite...last Wednesday night...We talked about God being Omniscient-Omnipresent-Omnipotent!

Omniscient= all knowing

Omnipresent=always present

Omnipotent=all powerful

This last Sunday was Missions Sunday and we talked about the country of Moldova. Moldova is the poorest country in Europe squeezed right in between Romania and Ukraine. There are many kids who have become orphans as their parents leave them behind in search of jobs. Missionaries like the Raatz family are working to help Moldovans find Jesus!
http://www.harvestmoldova.org

Chef Leo shared with us some "milk and honey". The Moldovan cuisine is simple because of the poeverty. They find milk to be the most nourishing. God provided for his people in the wilderness"milk and honey". We need to pray that God would provide for the people of Moldova and give as much as we possibly can!

Mrs. Morris' family has been involved with Moldova missions for over 14 years.

She shared with us about the poverty and building of church families.

Pray for:

1. Orphans to find homes and provision...most of all find JESUS

2. The training of Pastors and Teachers

3. The church family...they will grow in the knoweldge of God's Word

UpComing Events:

September

24th CD Release Party Kids singing "Rain Down" and "Y-E-S"

Please be at COTR by 6:30 to rehearse!!!

26th Nash Rehab Outreach

Singing and Giving the pillowcases we made at VBS to guests as Nash Rehab

30th Christmas Program Auditions for "All I Want for Christmas"

ages 6-14 6:00-7:30 p.m. at COTR

October

3rd KIDZ ROCK usa in Raliegh

9,10ththe BIG campout

31st Fall Family Festival

Charged up!!!

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I am working in my office with an annoying beep sporadically filling the background. What is it? ...my cellphone! It is slowly dying. So...what do I do?
What?...plug it in?
...Ah-ha! There it is...charging!!!
This reminds me of sometimes the way my spirit is when I do not spend the time with God that I need! It is NOT good!!!
Take some time to charge up with God this week! Remember Jesus had to take breaks from his friends and assignments to spend some time alone with God.
Jesus went away from people to spend time with God to:
1. Charge up his spirit Luke 9:18
2. Ask God for wisdom to make decisions and God helped him to chose wisely Luke 6:12
3. Pour out his heart to God and God sent angels to strengthen him Luke 22:39-43
Go to your secret hiding place, take your Bible and read, then talk to God ...see what happens!

Memory Verse of the Month: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jd35-M-xLX4
Philippians 4:6,7
Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving in your heart make your requests known to God. And the peace of God which transcends all understanding will guard your hearts in Christ Jesus.

Recording "Rain Down"

Thank you to all who were a part of this exciting event!

Don't forget about the CD Release Party on Thursday night of September 24th at 7 p.m.!

GO Kids ministry will be singing in the service!!!

Check this out: www.bgmckids.ag.org

Pastor Larissa is:

Reading "Secrets of the Secret Place" by Bob Sorge

Listening to "Seeds Family Worship"

Up Coming Events:

September 20: Mission's Sunday

September 24: CD Realease Party

September 26: Outreach Day

September 30: Christmas Program Auditions (6-7:30)

October 3: KIDZ Rock USA

October 9,10: the BIG campout

October 31: Fall Family Festival

September 9,2009

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Last Wednesday night

GO Groups returned!

We began the night with a rousing game of Crab Soccer, then an orientation of the new GO groups and closed out with a competing Bible Quiz match. The kids did an awesome job!

Every Wednesday Nite begins with an Extreme Game lead out by Coach Hall. Next we break out into our GO Groups divided by ages for prayer, Bible-learning, crafts, snacks and activities! I am entirely thrilled to see how the boys and girls of GO ministries learn, experience and share throughout this Fall! Every week your child will bring home a set of questions and answers on a GO card. Please, make sure to work with them to memorize these questions and answers for Bible Quiz on the last Wednesday Nite of the month. (All of the questions will be updated under the BLOG tab on the website http://www.go2ministries.org)

Due to some technical difficulty we were unable to record the kids for the COTR missions cd project. We are going to record in the Worship Center following Sunday morning service so please promptly pick up your children from M100 and deliver them to the Worship center for 15 minutes of recording time! Thank you in advance for your participation!!!

The Last 3 Sunday's we have been talking about prayer.

P: Praise-giving thanks to God

R: Repentance- change of mind, heart and direction

A: Anyone- anyone, anywhere, anytime

Y: YOU- this is what we will be talking about THIS WEEK!

Take some time to spend talking to GOD this week and remember...

James 5:16b "The prayer of a righteous man is powerful and effective."

I am praying for you!

Love, Pastor Larissa

Check this out:

http://www.wycliffe.corg/kids

Pastor Larissa is:

Listening to: "Deliberate Kids" by Phil Joel

Reading: "Praying God's Word" by Beth Moore

UpComing Events:

September 26: Outreach Day

September 30: Christmas Program Tryouts

October 3: KIDZROCK USA

October 9,10: The BIG Campout

October 31: Fall Family Festival

One Wet Night...

2009-09-01T13:00:00.000-07:00

This has been an excellent week!

Family Sunday, Tailgait Party, Inflatables, Watergames, Tons of Food, Football and Baptismal Service, School... what can I say?

Who got wet at the Tailgait party?

2 girls who love God +want to serve God= Winners

Cassidy Parrish and Sarah Cockrell certainly got drenched!

The girls were baptized on Sunday Night...

Cassidy loves Jesus and wants to serve Him in every way she can. She asks God to help the poor and desires to serve them wherever they are.

Sarah decided to serve God with all of her life at the age of 8. She prayed and asked Jesus to forgive her sins and to help her live for Him everyday of her life. Jesus is helping Sarah overcome many things in her life...including fear.

I am so proud of them and can't wait to see what God does through them!

When we are baptized we show others that we no longer want to live the way we want but we want to live the way God wants us to live. We ask God to help us in making decisions...deciding how to think and do the right thing...the thing that pleases Him.

This summer we learned from Colossians3 that when we choose to live for God things like anger, jealousy, doing whatever you want whenever you want, meaness, profanity and dirty talk no longer need to be a part of our life. Instead we ask God to fill our life with compassion, kindness, humilty, quiet strength, discipline, forgivenss and love. Our life becomes different because of Jesus living in our life!

So baptism...is showing that we have put sin to death and we are living LIFE in Jesus!

Have a great rest of the week!!!

I am praying for you!

Love,

Pastor Larissa

Check this out:

http:// www.whitsend.org

Pastor Larissa is:

Listening to: "Follow You" by Hillsong Kids

Reading: "Momentum" by Steve Hickey

UpComing Events:

September 6: Recording for CD

September 20: Registration for KIDZROCK USA due

September 20-26: Missions Confrence

September 30: Christmas Program Auditions

October 3: KIDZROCK USA

October 9, 10: Campout

Hello Parents and Students...

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This is blog is created specifically for all of those who are apart of GO ministries at Church on the Rise ..but anyone is welcome to follow as we follow Christ! It will be updated every Wednesday so watch for updates, news and reccomends:)

August 26, 2009

I have been praying for everyone who just started school yesterday (and all of the FCS kids last Wednesday!). I trust you had the BEST first day EVER? This is definitely going to be a great school year!

As I was thinking about everyone getting back into the swing of school and everything God reminded me to pray that as we grow we are to grow in the grace and the knowledge of Jesus! -2 Peter 3 :18-

God is the one who enables to learn and do our best! Remember to take the time to spend with Him.

Hey check these guys out: http://www.therizers.com/

Tonight is PAINT NITE!

GO groups start back up next week

Don't forget about:

Tailgait Party August 30 6pm

Outreach Day Sept 26

Christmas Program Auditions Sept 30

KidzRock USA Oct 3

CampOut Oct 9,10

Pastor Larissa is

reading: "Wild Goose Chase" by Mark Batterson

listening to :"Consumed"

by Jesus Culture