This week's lessons: Isaiah 49:8-16a, Psalm 131, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Matthew 6:24-34

Middle-School Pew-work

⁸Thus saith the LORD, In an acceptable time have I heard thee, and in a day of salvation have I helped thee: and I will preserve thee, and give thee for a covenant of the people, to establish the earth, to cause to inherit the desolate heritages;

⁹That thou mayest say to the prisoners, Go forth; to them that are in darkness, Shew yourselves. They shall feed in the ways, and their pastures shall be in all high places.

¹⁰They shall not hunger nor thirst; neither shall the heat nor sun smite them: for he that hath mercy on them shall lead them, even by the springs of water shall he guide them.

¹¹And I will make all my mountains a way, and my highways shall be exalted.

¹²Behold, these shall come from far: and, lo, these from the north and from the west; and these from the land of Sinim.

¹³Sing, O heavens; and be joyful, O earth; and break forth into singing, O

mountains: for the LORD hath comforted his people, and will have mercy upon his afflicted.

¹⁴But Zion said, The LORD hath forsaken me, and my Lord hath forgotten me.

¹⁵Can a woman forget her sucking child, that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yea, they may forget, yet will I not forget thee.

¹⁶Behold, I have graven thee upon the palms of my hands; thy walls are continually before me.

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How does coming home, after a trip or a long absence, make you feel?
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Next week: Genesis 6:9-22; 7:24; 8:14-19 and Psalm 46 or Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28 and Psalm 31:1-5, 19-24, Romans 1:16-17; 3:22b-28, (29-31), Matthew 7:21-29

This week's lessons: Isaiah 49:8-16a, Psalm 131, 1 Corinthians 4:1-5, Matthew 6:24-34

Adult Student Pew-work

Focus Statement: "Moreover, it is required of stewards that they be found trustworthy

When have you, or someone you know, claimed to be “trusting in God” when really just being irresponsible?	_________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________
When have you, or someone you know, claimed “being responsible” as an excuse for not trusting in God?	_________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________
How does your church address the needs of the poor in your community, and throughout the world?	_________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________
When has worry distracted you from your relationship with God?	_________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________
As God's steward, what parts of God's work in the world do you take personal responsibility for?	_________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________

Next week: Genesis 6:9-22; 7:24; 8:14-19 and Psalm 46 or Deuteronomy 11:18-21, 26-28 and Psalm 31:1-5, 19-24, Romans 1:16-17; 3:22b-28, (29-31), Matthew 7:21-29