Marcia's Poem of the Week 1.28.2022

Marcia's Poem of the Week  “THE CHURCH”
Acts 2:42-47 NLT “The Believers Form a Community”

Acts 2:42-47 42 All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship, and to sharing in meals (including the Lord’s Supper), and to prayer. 43 A deep sense of awe came over them all, and the apostles performed many miraculous signs and wonders. 44 And all the believers met together in one place and shared everything they had. 45 They sold their property and possessions and shared the money with those in need. 46 They worshiped together at the Temple each day, met in homes for the Lord’s Supper, and shared their meals with great joy and generosity. 47 all the while praising God and enjoying the goodwill of all the people. And each day the Lord added to their fellowship those who were being saved.

“THE CHURCH” Acts 2:42-47

Church is us working together,
For there's so much to be done,
There are many needs that matter,
Shelter, food and clothes for everyone.
 
The church has God's riches,
And so much more to give,
All from His resources,
That can help many people live.
 
The worship feeds our spirits,
And also feeds our soul,
And from its holy treasures,
It makes lost ones whole.
 
Our minds receive integrity,
The lonely receive a friend,
An orphan gains a family,
And hurt lives begin to mend.
 
It's where a sadness can be shared,
And hardened-hearts are made soft,
Where a tender touch yields care,
And the forgotten are no longer lost.
 
When Christ became our ally,
We became friends of others,
And together we become family,
Made up of sisters and brothers.
 
Marcia Riehle 2022

 
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Acts 2:42 All the believers devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching, and to fellowship and payer...
 
THE CHILDREN'S BIBLE STUDY
 
Welcoming and warm,
Is the Bible School,
Where the teacher sits calm, 
On a small wooden stool.
 
At the start girls and boys, 
Come bounding in the door, 
Eager and poised, 
Full of energy and joy.
 
When the music fills the air,
The children's singing begins,
Then each one takes a chair,
And immediately settles in.
 
The story title is given,
Along with a page to color,
It is about Jesus's way of living, 
And His walk upon the water.
 
When it comes time to close, 
The teacher says a prayer:
"Dear Lord, be with each one here today 
And give them Your love to share." AMEN

Marcia Riehle, 2022