7th August 2011 meeting report

On Sunday 7th August, we had a meeting with the children. we programmed the meeting to start at 2 pm and of course the children were present at the exact time. We started the program by giving thanks to the Almighty God and committed the program into God's hands. then we put the children into3 age groups and and had a series of games. Later we were approached by John Micheal interesting boy of 13 years who gave balloons and it was really fun .Teen Mission from the USA joint us and had some time with the children playing and sharing gifts to them. we all had a wonderful time singing and playing and learning about God. We latter shared some few things to eat Cameroonian meal , jelof rice and had some drinks. At the end we prayed thanked God for everything went on well. Then we had a chart with the children 12 years and above, and we shared the gospel  to them. the all gave their lives to God and we were impressed by of the boys story . His name is Gerlin. we will give an account of his story in our next report. God bless you

Jesus Has A Passion That No Child Be Lost Bible Verses

What do you think? If a man has a hundred sheep and one of them has gone astray, does he not leave the ninety-nine on the mountains and go in search of the one that went astray? And if he finds it, truly, I say to you, he rejoices over it more than over the ninety-nine that never went astray. So it is not the will of my Father who is in heaven that one of these little ones should perish.
(Matthew 18:12-14 ESV)

Discipline and Child Training Bible Verses

Train up a child in the way he should go; even when he is old he will not depart from it.
(Proverbs 22:6 ESV)
Folly is bound up in the heart of a child, but the rod of discipline drives it far from him.
(Proverbs 22:15 ESV)
You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise.
(Deuteronomy 6:7 ESV)
Every one of you shall revere his mother and his father, and you shall keep my Sabbaths: I am the LORD your God.
(Leviticus 19:3 ESV)
My son, keep your father’s commandment, and forsake not your mother’s teaching.
(Proverbs 6:20 ESV)
Children, obey your parents in the Lord, for this is right. “Honor your father and mother” (this is the first commandment with a promise), “that it may go well with you and that you may live long in the land.” Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
(Ephesians 6:1-4 ESV)
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.
(Proverbs 29:17 ESV)
Besides this, we have had earthly fathers who disciplined us and we respected them. Shall we not much more be subject to the Father of spirits and live? For they disciplined us for a short time as it seemed best to them, but he disciplines us for our good, that we may share his holiness. For the moment all discipline seems painful rather than pleasant, but later it yields the peaceful fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it.
(Hebrews 12:9-11 ESV)
Fathers, do not provoke your children to anger, but bring them up in the discipline and instruction of the Lord.
(Ephesians 6:4 ESV)
“Honor your father and your mother, that your days may be long in the land that the LORD your God is giving you.
(Exodus 20:12 ESV)
Grandchildren are the crown of the aged, and the glory of children is their fathers.
(Proverbs 17:6 ESV)
“You shall stand up before the gray head and honor the face of an old man, and you shall fear your God: I am the LORD.
(Leviticus 19:32 ESV)
Likewise, you who are younger, be subject to the elders. Clothe yourselves, all of you, with humility toward one another, for “God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble.”
(1 Peter 5:5 ESV)
Discipline your son, and he will give you rest; he will give delight to your heart.
(Proverbs 29:17 ESV)
Hear, my son, your father’s instruction, and forsake not your mother’s teaching, for they are a graceful garland for your head and pendants for your neck.
(Proverbs 1:8-9 ESV)
(Jesus) went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them. And his mother treasured up all these things in her heart. And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man.
(Luke 2:51-52 ESV)

Lettre à la jeunesse1

Lettre à la jeunesse1

Jeunes, réveillez-vous, on vous trompe !
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 vous a dit :
« Vous serez heureux si vous laissez libre cours à vos pulsions ! »
La Bible dit :
“Heureux ceux qui ont le cœur pur, car ils verront Dieu !” (Mt 5.8)
“Que le mariage soit honoré de tous… car Dieu jugera les impudiques et les adultères.” (Hé 13.4)
On vous a dit :
« Ecoutez la musique à plein tube, augmentez le volume ; vous vous sentirez bien ! »
La Bible dit :
“C’est dans la tranquillité et le repos que sera votre salut, c’est dans le calme et la confiance que sera votre
force.” (Es 30.15)
“… que la paix de Christ… règne dans vos cœurs… … instruisez-vous par des psaumes, par des hymnes, par
des cantiques spirituels, chantant à Dieu dans vos cœurs sous l’inspiration de la grâce.” (Col 3.16)
On vous a dit :
« Mettez de côté la raison, soyez “cool”, pas de critique ! “Positivez”, élargissez le champ de votre conscience
par la méditation, la drogue, les techniques mentales ! »
La Bible dit :
“Soyez donc sages et sobres, pour vaquer à la prière.” (1P 4.7)
“Soyez sobres, veillez. Votre adversaire, le diable, rôde comme un lion rugissant, cherchant qui il dévorera.
Résistez-lui avec une foi ferme !” (1P 5.8s)
On vous a dit :
« Intéressez-vous à l’occultisme – la magie, la sorcellerie, l’ésotérisme – vous possèderez une force et des
pouvoirs surnaturels ! »
La Bible dit :
“ Qu’on ne trouve chez toi personne qui fasse passer son fils ou sa fille par le feu, personne qui exerce le métier
de devin, d’astrologue, d’augure, de magicien, d’enchanteur, personne qui consulte ceux qui évoquent les
esprits ou disent la bonne aventure, personne qui interroge les morts. Car quiconque fait ces choses est en
abomination à l’Eternel.” (Dt 18.10-12)
“Dehors les chiens, les enchanteurs, les débauchés, les meurtriers, les idolâtres, et quiconque aime et pratique
le mensonge !” (Ap 22.15)
“… leur part sera dans l’étang ardent de feu et de soufre…” (Ap 21.8)
On vous a dit :
« Allez là où vous trouverez des signes et des miracles, où l’on a des révélations et des visions extraordinaires et
où vous ferez des expériences tout à fait spéciales ! »
La Bible dit :
“Bien-aimés, n’ajoutez pas foi à tout esprit ; mais éprouvez les esprits, pour savoir s’ils sont de Dieu, car
plusieurs faux prophètes sont venus dans le monde.” (1Jn 4.1)
“Car il s’élèvera de faux Christs et de faux prophètes; ils feront de grands prodiges et des miracles, au point de
séduire, s’il était possible, même les élus.” (Mt 24.24)
On vous a dit :
« Soyez tous unis, car toutes les religions adorent le même Dieu ! »
La Bible dit :
“Je suis l’Eternel, ton Dieu, … tu n’auras pas d’autres dieux devant ma face.” (Ex 20.2s)
N’imitez pas la voie des nations… Car les coutumes des peuples ne sont que vanité… ils (les dieux) sont comme
un épouvantail dans un champ de concombres…” (Jr 10.2,3,5 – version Osty)
Jésus, le fils de Dieu, dit : “Je suis le chemin, la vérité, et la vie. Nul ne vient au Père que par moi.” (Jn 14.6)

Living for Christ

Living for Christ




As Christians, what do we live for? The Bible provides the answer in straightforward terms.

For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; and He died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf. (2 Corinthians 5:14,15)
Putting off the living for ourselves is the definition of "the love of Christ controls us". Living for Christ is actually being controlled by the love of Christ and the love for Christ.
No longer are we to be living for ourselves but living for Him, the Christ who died and rose again to our benefit; for the removal of our sin. This is love, not that we loved Him but that He first loved us and died for us. This is gratitude that has its outworking in love and obedience--living for Christ.

To be "Controlled By" is to be "Preoccupied With"
"Control" (in the Greek) means to "compel or preoccupy". When our actions are deliberately taken to be in alignment with our love for Christ, we can be said to be "controlled by our love for Christ". We chose the actions we take, we calculate the decisions we make, based on whether the outcome will be in obedience to Christ and will please Him. As the Greek implies, our minds are preocuppied with how to please Christ. This is love. This is being controlled by love.
And this is love, that we walk according to His commandments. This is the commandment, just as you have heard from the beginning, that you should walk in it. (2 John 1:6)
"If you love Me, you will keep My commandments." (John 14:15)
"He who has My commandments and keeps them is the one who loves Me;…" (John 14:21a) If we are compelled to do what we do out of consideration of our love for God, we are controlled by our love for Him. If we do what we do because we are preoccupied with how to love and obey Him, we are controlled by our love for Christ. That which is the dominant influence in directing our actions and decisions is that very thing which also controls us.

Controlled by Love-for-Christ Compared to Controlled by Love-for-Pleasure

Love for Christ, which controls us, can be compared and contrasted with Christian Hedonism. Christian Hedonism is living for the pleasure that Christ bestows. Indeed, "living for pleasure" is the meaning of the word "hedonism". Therefore, the object of a hedonist’s desire is to obtain for himself the pleasure, the reward, over and above taking notice of the reward-giver. After all, hedonism means our minds are preoccupied with the pursuit of pleasure which we chase after with all our strength.
Love, when it is the motive for action, means that the one who is loved will be the main beneficiary of the action (1 Corinthians 13:5). When I live for Christ, controlled by love for Him, my actions are purposely designed to benefit Christ, His glory, and His kingdom. In the case of a hedonist, he is both the one acting and the one receiving benefit, for he is living in pursuit of his own pleasure; his love for himself and for his pleasures have caused him to act on his own behalf.

What Controls Us -- We Must Decide

Christians, brothers and sisters in Christ, we are to be preoccupied with and controlled by the love of Christ and the love for Christ. To be controlled by the love of pleasure, the love of rewards, or the love of anything except Christ and our gratitude for the forgiveness He has granted us is to embrace an unbalanced lifestyle that leads to envy, resentment, and a focus on "my rights" and "my happiness". We ought not be so swayed.

For the love of Christ controls us, having concluded this, that one died for all, therefore all died; and He died for all, so that they who live might no longer live for themselves, but for Him who died and rose again on their behalf. (2 Corinthians 5:14,15)

God bless You all

1Thessalonians 1, 2,and 3

1Thessalonians 1, 2,and 3

This is one of the shortest of Paul’s letters. But if 2 Thessalonians was all you had, you would have all you need. The theological summary here is more than sufficient to ground an individual and a church in Christian principles for life.

Paul reminds the church that Christ is coming again. In the words of the Nicene Creed, “He will come again in glory to judge the living and the dead and his kingdom will have no end.” Paul assures the church that those who are in a right relationship with God through faith in Jesus will have no fear on that glorious day.

Paul also reminds the church that God knows of their persecution and he knows of those who refuse to obey His truth. On the glorious day of Christ’s return God’s justice will prevail and the faithful will be vindicated. For those who chose to go their own way and not be reconciled with God, they will get their wish for all eternity as they will be forever separated from Christ and His mighty power.

Paul reminds the church that to be in Christ is to live as a part of the Welcoming Committee for Jesus. We will get to greet Him on His glorious return and lead His procession. To be a part of the Welcoming Committee is to be working now to make ready our world and prepare for the arrival of our King. How do you do that? I have two answers to that question.

First, I remember that all God requires of me is to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with my God. (Micah 6:8)

Second: Dear brothers and sisters, stand firm and keep a strong grip on the teaching we passed on to you and dear brothers and sisters, never get tired of doing good. (2 Thess. 2:15 & 3:13)

May the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.

LE PLUS BEAU CADEAU QUE L’ON PUISSE FAIRE A UN ENFANT

 

Aimer apprendre est le plus précieux cadeau que l’on puisse faire à un enfant, d’apprendre toujours et partout.

  On devrait apprendre aux enfants

 

a.        à ne pas mentir, quelles que soient les conséquences ;

b.      à contrôler leur violence, leur rage ou leur colère.

 

Si ces deux choses peuvent être faites, on peut les conduire jusqu’à la connaissance parfaite de Christ.

 

Il y a cette idée qu’en cassant les conventions, les restrictions l’on se libère des limitations de l’humanité ordinaire. Mais c’est faux.

 

C’est l’accomplissement de ces deux choses qui rendront possible d’être ce que l’on peut appeler " un homme selon le cœur de Dieu", ne pas mentir et se contrôler.

Les choses à enseigner à un enfant.  

1.      la nécessité d’une absolue sincérité

2.      la certitude de la victoire finale de la vérité

3.      la possibilité de la volonté de progresser.

La bonne humeur, la loyauté, la véracité, la patience, l’endurance, la persévérance, l’équanimité, le courage, la gaîté.

 

Ne pas traîner de fardeau

Pour les enfants, précisément parce qu’ils sont des enfants, le mieux serait d’installer en eux la volonté de conquérir le futur qui n’a de sens que par rapport au Seigneur, de toujours regarder en avant et de vouloir bouger aussi vite que possible vers … ce qui sera, mais sans traîner derrière eux le fardeau, le boulet dont le poids accablant du passé. Ce n’est que lorsque l’on est très haut en conscience et en connaissance qu’il est bon de regarder en arrière pour trouver les points où le futur commence à apparaître.

On devrait dire aux enfants ! Il y a deux choses merveilleuses qui vont se manifester, préparez vous à les recevoir. Alors si ils veulent quelque chose un petit peu plus concret et plus facile à comprendre, vous pouvez leur dire ! Jésus Christ est venu pour annoncer ces choses ; quand vous serez capable de les lire, vous comprendrez. Ainsi leur intérêt et leur désir d’apprendre s’éveillent.