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What do you get
when you add balloons, a prayer of
faith, and the sincerity of a
child's heart? Operation Faith Lift!
This exciting new feature to our
"Make it Real!" Sunday is a big hit
with the kids! During the Sunday
morning sermon young people are
asked to personalize a coloring
page. On the back, they can read the
heart-warming story of a little girl
and her balloon. Following the
fellowship meal, each coloring page
is tied to a balloon. The children
are asked to pray for the person who
will find their gift and the
balloons are released into the air.
The event is very special and
memorable for the children. There is
nothing quite like seeing the eyes
of a little one light up as they
watch God take over. It's a
wonderful way to teach our children
how to live the Christian advantage;
to empower them to make it real!
Below is the poem I wrote to
accompany each coloring page.
I don't know who'll get this note.
I hope it's not a hungry goat!
I tied it to this little string
Then said a prayer as it took wing.
I know that God directs the wind
And did direct this note I send.
He pushed it toward the one HE chose
Though how it's done, well... no one
knows.
I hope that you can surely see,
God connected you and me.
And if you're ever sad and blue,
Remember, I have prayed for you.
The "Make it Real!" Sunday is a
wonderful way to fit a lot of
information into a short amount if
time. Below is a sample schedule for
this very special Sunday. Can we
come to your congregation?
A.M. CLASS
"Make it Real!" Pep Talk 1
(Combine adults and teen class)
A.M. SERMON
"Make it Real!" Pep Talk 2
LUNCHEON
OPERATION: FAITH LIFT!
AFTERNOON CLASS(ES)
Practical Passages
(Keys to using scripture
practically)
P.M. SERMON
"Make it Real!" Pep Talk 3
AFTER SERVICE
Q&A and fellowship
To schedule a "Make it Real!"
Sunday, please call 1-800-973-2646.
"MAKE IT REAL!" CHALLENGES:
NEW MONTH!
May's "Make It Real!" Life Skill:
This month focus on being the best
possible employee. Be resourceful.
Take initiative. Show the Christian
advantage through your work ethic.
Luke 15 - The major topic of Luke 15
is the lost coin, lost son, and lost
sheep. Think of the number 15 as the
"l" and the "s" in the word lost.
Assignment: Print several copies of
the passage picture. Post them
around your house and work place.
Each time you see the picture, drill
yourself on the topic.
Below is an example of how this
practical passage could be useful in
your life.
Scenario:
You are struggling to be
evangelistic and you want to read
about the joys of reaching out to
the lost. Where would you go? Luke
15
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