[AllInTheNameOfProgress]

I will be meeting with my pastor on April 30th and asking our church, or at least our contemporary worship service, to affiliate with TCPC. I would like to propose informational classes on the teachings of Jesus that help with daily living, that help us to live more abundantly than if we had not heard these lessons. Can you give me feedback on the list - adds/drops, revisions. I had this posted in another forum and October's Autumn and McKenna suggested I might get more responses here.
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Love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength
Love your neighbor as yourself
Do unto others as you would have them do to you
Followers need to have right attitudes in their hearts; not just on the outside – specific
examples include alms giving, prayer, and fasting
Become like little children – the last will be the first
Reconcile quickly with those who anger you
Do not retaliate; non-violence modeled by Jesus even in death
Love your enemies and forgive,forgive,forgive!
Give to everyone who asks
Do not store up treasures for yourself on earth – you can’t serve God and wealth
Seek to please God; self-denial; how you live this life DOES make a difference.
Don’t judge others – focus on making yourself righteous – don’t cast stones unless your
are sinless.
Jesus came to seek the “lost”, not throw out the law – he ate with “sinners” and outcasts
There is a special place in God’s heart for the underdog in life
Need to be hearers AND doers of Jesus’ teachings – followers will be known by their
actions. Let your light shine before others and keep your zest for life.
Don’t squander your gifts/talents
Don’t be too busy when God calls you
Serving God is not always the easy path, and not everyone chooses that path, but it leads
to life!
Don’t worry, and always pray for what you need
Don’t be a stumbling block for others’ faith
Jesus became a way for people to feel forgiven of their sins, and faith in Him relieved
their sufferings
God loves all of us, and giving us Jesus is a great expression of that love!
Don't let your religion get in the way of your relationship with God and with other
people.
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[minsocal]

AllInTheNameOfProgress, on Apr 27 2008, 01:20 PM, said:

I will be meeting with my pastor on April 30th and asking our church, or at least our contemporary worship service, to affiliate with TCPC. I would like to propose informational classes on the teachings of Jesus that help with daily living, that help us to live more abundantly than if we had not heard these lessons. Can you give me feedback on the list - adds/drops, revisions. I had this posted in another forum and October's Autumn and McKenna suggested I might get more responses here.
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Don’t worry, and always pray for what you need
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The only major difference I have is with "Don’t worry, and always pray for what you need". In my Church it is a mutual process, we pray for each other's needs. Perhaps it is just a matter of wording and what needs are being addressed? Otherwise, this is a good list.

This post has been edited by minsocal: 27 April 2008 - 03:59 PM

[AllInTheNameOfProgress]

minsocal, on Apr 27 2008, 02:40 PM, said:

The only major difference I have is with "Don’t worry, and always pray for what you need". In my Church it is a mutual process, we pray for each other's needs. Perhaps it is just a matter of wording and what needs are being addressed? Otherwise, this is a good list.

That's perfect! I will definitely edit. Having a group to work on this is perfect.
Thanks!