"Making a Difference"
Pastor Frank Oakman
Scriptures:
Call to worship: Psalm 98
Old Testament: 2nd Kings 18:1-8
Gospel: John 15:9-17
Sermon: 1 John 5:1-6
Hymns:
Blessed Assurance, Jesus is Mine
Take Time to Be Holy
What a Friend We Have in Jesus
Live stream:
Following Directions
Greetings in the name of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. I give thanks to our gracious God for putting you all in our lives. Your faithfulness and your enthusiasm fill my heart with joy and helps complete my hope in Christ. Every day I look forward to serving our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ alongside each of you and growing in our discipleship journey together.
As some of you may be aware of, I have begun teaching Sunday Morning Sunday School to give Jack a little, needed break. Since deciding to fill in, I have taken the opportunity to introduce the Discover Bible Study technique during that time. This past Sunday we looked at the 23rd Psalm. We did a little informational study about the passage, and then entered into the discovery part. What does this mean? Well, as we look at the passage there are a few steps in the process.
The first step is listening to the passage read in different translations. Sometimes words are a little different and can bring out a specific teaching for an individual. In Greek and in Hebrew, most words in the original language can be interpreted with different words depending on the understanding and the guidance of the group of folks preparing the translation. One of my go-to examples is the Greek Word – Kata Balano. The transliteration means “To Take Down.” Some can interpret this as a form of “understanding or comprehending” or in a more physical aspect of “overcome, to defeat.” So, reading a couple different translations can help us understand the passage a little better.
The second step is to try and share the passage in our own words. I don’t mean to interpret what it means, but to paraphrase the passage in your own words.
The third step is to discover a couple things: A) what this passage tells us about God and His Character. B) What this passage tells us about humanity and our character. C) if believe what we read, and what we have discovered about God and humanity, what changes to we have to make so we can become better disciples.
The fourth and final step is to simply identify someone throughout the week that you can share what you have learned with. It could be a simple encounter at Walmart or HEB. This doesn’t mean you point someone out and say, “I’m gonna tell that person.” Although if you are comfortable with that go for it. It simply means if God provides an opportunity for you to share with someone then act upon that opportunity.
I truly believe the Discover Bible Study process will help us become stronger disciples and more comfortable sharing our story and the story of Jesus Christ with others.
So, join us on Sunday mornings at 9:00 a.m. This coming Sunday we will be looking at Matthew 4:1-11: The Temptation of Jesus. If you are interested there is an app for your Smart Phone called Discovery. It is free and it helps goes through these steps, with a variety of Scripture passages. May we seek to be better at what we do, who we are for the Glory of God!
Have a blessed week!
Blessings to you!
Pastor Frank
Tuesday May 7th at 6:00 p.m. in the conference room.
Please contact Jim Needham.
A catechism class and baptism are required to join the Global Methodist Church.
Please read and review the Catechism booklet from the Global Methodist Church prior to the class.
The statement of our beliefs as Global Methodists from Holy Scripture, the Nicene Creed, the Articles of Religion and the Confession of Faith, and the Wesleyan Way of Salvation.
Pastor Frank's Discovery Bible Study will discuss Mark 4:35-41 on Sunday, May 5 at 9:00 a.m. in the conference room.
There will be no Bible study Monday morning May 6.
Pastor Frank will begin a new Bible Study class on the book of Daniel at 10:00 a.m. Monday, May 13 in the sanctuary.
We are an orthodox and traditional Global Methodist Church in Kerrville, TX.
We believe in the authority of the Bible as the inspired Word of God.
We believe that Jesus Christ is our Lord and Savior and the Way.
I believe in God the Father almighty, creator of heaven and earth. I believe in Jesus Christ his only Son, our Lord. He was conceived by the Holy Spirit and born of the Virgin Mary. He suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died, and was buried. He descended to the dead. On the third day he rose again. He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of the Father. He will come again to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, and the resurrection of the body, and the life everlasting. Amen.
Our Mission is to make disciples of Jesus Christ who worship passionately, love extravagantly, and witness boldly.
Our vision is to be known for growing deep in worship and prayer, growing up as disciples, growing together in love and growing out in evangelism and outreach.
Kerrville Global Methodist Church
301 Junction Highway at Five Points
Suite 230, 2nd floor
Kerrville TX
John Wesley:
"My ground is the Bible. Yea, I am a Bible-bigot. I follow it in all things, both great and small. I want the whole Christ for my Savior, the whole Bible for my book, the whole Church for my fellowship, and the whole world for my mission field."
Kerrville Global Methodist Church
301 Junction Highway at Five Points
Kerrville TX 78028
Sanctuary: Suite 230
Executive offices: Suite 233
Conference room: Second floor
Mailing address:
Kerrville Global Methodist Church
P.O. Box 293787
Kerrville TX 78029
Minister: Rev. Frank C. Oakman
830-293-7800
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