Sowers Class News May 24th

1. In Today's Pantagraph:
Chicago city buses carry atheist 'Man Created God' ads
By Associated Press
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CHICAGO — For the past week, 25 buses from the Chicago Transit Authority have been bearing an unusual advertising slogan.

The large ads read “In the Beginning, Man Created God,’’ and they’re scheduled to remain on the sides of the buses through June. They’re part of an effort by the Indiana Atheist Bus Campaign, with the help of the American Humanist Association.

The board that runs South Bend’s city bus system recently agreed to allow ads on that city’s buses reading: “You can be good without God.’’

The group had hoped to have the ads installed on 20 South Bend buses before President Barack Obama’s appearance at the University of Notre Dame last Sunday, but that move was delayed.

Bloomington, Indiana’s city bus service recently rejected similar ads, prompting a lawsuit.

Information from Chicago Tribune

2. Sowers Class NEWS:

a. You are invited to a HAWAIIAN Luau on Saturday, May 30th at Jill's House, off of Shelbourne.
The festivities begin at 5:00 and kids are welcome to join in the party. Please plan to bring a dish to pass while doing the hula! :) Bring lawn chairs and plenty of sunshine and laughter too! A volleyball net will be set up and a prize will be given for the best Hawaiian outfit.
You can text or call Jill to RSVP by Tuesday, May 26th! :)

b. SOWERS CLASS vs. Legacy Class Golf Challenge: Friday, June5th beginning at 5:00
This is a 9 Hole Golf Outing against the Legacy class.
The excitement will take place at Highland Golf Course and will cost $22.00.
Please let Ralph know if you are planning on participating.


3. Prayer Requests:
- Dirk Norman's brother-in-law, David, had a heart attack.
-Jill's mom, Vickie, is really having a bad time with her legs.
-Gail's mom is facing surgery
-Continue to pray for strength for Gail as she is feeling well after three months of being in her house recuperating from her terrible fall.
-Theresa's sister-in-law, Sara, is pregnant and has placenta primavera and may need to be on bedrest.
-Theresa's nephew, James, has aspergers and ADHD and has been struggling with some outbursts lately. Help him understand
the plan and need of salvation.
-Brent has a serious unspoken


4. Praises:
-Gail is feeling very well and is walking without a cane!

-Brian's mom, Alice, is doing well after her hip replacement.

-Jeremy & Jeanine's son befriended some boys in the neighborhood.
Joshua has been praying and witnessing to this seven year old.
The little boy was over at their house asking Janine questions and she was able to lead him to the Lord.
His parents are not thrilled with this and we pray that Jeremy and Jeanine are given an opportunity to have the door open to
witness to the entire family and for that family to see the need for salvation.

-Mike and Marcia's son, Luke, who is 15 months was not walking very well and were concerned. They went to the mall and bought him some sandals and he was
so excited about his new shoes and took off running. :)
-Mike and Marcia have been able to witness to and give some tracts to some Mormons. This family is interested in coming to our church.

5. Class Notes:

The church is a team, unified for a single purpose. TO TELL OTHERS ABOUT OUR AMAZING LORD AND SAVIOR!
We need to become more skilled in the ways of the Lord and that is through practice. Make yourself available!

You are born again in God - are you thankful EVERYDAY that the penalty of sin is gone and that sadness you once had is replaced with joy?
Do others see something different about you and do they want to know to talk with you about it?

Are you thankful and joyous?
*Recognition: The Lord has done great things for us - others should be able to see there is a difference in us.
*Request: God is in control of your life
*Responsibility:
-First, sow the Word of God in your own heart. Get into the book, feed on it, read it, digest, it, memorize it, and use it!
-Second, sow the word of God in the hearts of others - in believers.
-Third, sow the word of God in the hearts of others - unbelievers.
*Rejoicing: Do you have a joyful heart?
SOW IN TEARS and WE'LL REAP IN JOY!
Go sow, weep, and reap!


6. VIDEOS to watch:

a. A powerful lesson from ER - Will YOU be the person that gives the truth to someone that is searching for the answers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06HGc_jb6tk&feature=channel

b. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=umn3iCn90IY&feature=related - Ray Comfort preaches to a kid on the beach

c. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IxUr5AVecKY - people love GIANT money. See what we can do wherever we are?

Watch this video above, gather a few friends, arms yourself with some bible tracts, and head out to the Coliseum or Walmart and PASS THEM OUT
or put them on the windshields of cars! We can all do this! Our job is to SOW!!!

d. Song: I Will Stand as a Witness of Christ: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4BNv-Ca3wA

HAVE A BLESSED WEEK! Go and tell others!