Acts Ch 4

Acts chapter 4 is full of boldness and courage. Peter and John are arrested. The rulers of the day place them on trial. The rulers try to keep Jesus' apostles from proclaming His name. They all pray for boldness. Everyone begins to share their posessions.
It's a great chapter to remind yourself that non believers are against us and God can take us anywhere.

Questions from Leaders

1. Why did Peter and John get arrested?
2. Who did Peter and John give credit to healing the lame man?
3. How many people came to know Christ after they saw the lame mane healed?
4. Were Peter and John trained? What were they filled with?
5. What power did Peter and John have?
6. What is a cornerstone? Who is the cornerstone they are speaking of?
7. What is the main idea of this chapter?
8. How can we become Acts 1:8 kids?

Acts Ch. 3

This week we will be studying Acts chapter 2. This chapter is an amazing story about a man who has never walked in his life, begging every day for food, or money just to stay alive. Peter and John come across this man on their way to pray. They don't give him food, or money, but they do give him something much better.
Something to remember about this passage is that Peter and John never take credit. They know that it wasn't their power that enabled this man to walk.

1. Who enabled this man to walk?
2. Why did Peter and John heal this man?
3. Why was the crowd filled with awe and amazement?
4. What does Peter do immediately after the people gather?
5. How would you react if someone you knew started walking today.
6. How many people do you think came to Christ that day?
7. With Jesus gone do you think the Apostles are doing a good job?
8. How can you be an Acts 1:8 kid?

Acts Ch. 2

We've been reading Acts chapter 2 over and over this week. We want to be able to discuss all of Acts chapter 2, but we think it would take three weeks or more. We've broken down chapter 2 into two parts kids can understand. First we will read verses 1-4 and then verses 37-47. We hope we have time for it all. 1-4 discusses the coming of the Holy Spirit and 37-47 reveals how to receive the Holy Spirit as well as how the church started to grow. There are other important verses in Acts, but these we feel are the most relevant to children.

1. What did it look/feel like when the Holy Spirit first came?

2. How can you receive the Holy Spirit?

3. What does your church do every week?

4. What did this church do everyday?

5. How can we look like this church?

6. What would Fresno look like if ever church in the valley was an Acts chapter 2 church?

7. How can we be more like Acts 1-1:8 kids?

The new 6th grade leaders met for the first time this year on Monday. Our new leaders are Noah, Jake, Alex, Trent, Tanner, Elijah, Emily, Lauren, and Kelsey. These kids are looking forward to putting in time and effort to make FCA the best this year. They will start reading scripture, analyzing scripture, discussing scripture, coming up with questions for FCA, Reading the passages out loud at FCA, leading children in prayer, planning FCA missions, and inviting and witnessing to other children at Riverview. I'm looking forward to what God will accomplish in them.

Acts Ch. 1

We are reading through the book of Acts this year. All 28 chapters of church history and missionary activity. Because most chapters are long and we only have minutes to read and discuss I will narrow each chapter down to what the leaders and myself feel are most appropriate to young Christians.

In chapter 1, Luke, the author writes the theme to the book. Acts 1:8- But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be My witness in Jerusalem, in all Judea, and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth. This theme is key to living a Christian life. We must live like Jesus says and spread the word in Clovis, Fresno, the Central Valley, and all of the world.

For today's lesson we will focus on this verse as well as Jesus ascending into heaven and prayer time with the disciples. We will not focus of the disciples picking the new disciple because Judas is gone. This information is important, but we don't have time to explain everything.

Questions:

1. What is baptism?

2. What is the Holy Spirit? Yea, I know, two knock out punch questions to start!

3. What does Jesus mean when He says it is not for you to know the time?

4. What does Acts 1:8 mean to you?

5. What do you notice happens after they hear this important information from Jesus?

6. What should you do after hearing this important information?

Treats for FCA

If your son or daughter attends FCA on a regular basis please consider bring treats. We have several parents who bring treats on a regular basis which is awesome, but it can get costly. I would appreciate any help with treats. If you can help please e-mail Mrs. Frisby. Her e-mail address is daniellefrisby@gmail.com

Thanks a ton for your help. This year is going to be great. BTW we are reading through the book of Acts this year. Should be exciting!!!

FCA starts September 3rd

Hope to see everyone next Friday at 7:30 in room 22. Hope everyone had a great summer and I'll see you next Friday.

Summer Fun

I hope everyone is having a fantastic summer. I've been reading my Bible everyday, well not an adult Bible, a kid Bible for Jett. He loves to say Oooooowweeoooooowweee when he sees Jesus. Continue to have a great summer.

Car Wash For Christ was a huge success!!!!!!

We washed cars, trucks, bikes, and even a dog. It was a fantastic event. Thank you to everyone who came to support the cause. Here are some pics from the event.

Matthew Chapter 27 and Car Wash For Christ

Today we read Matthew chapter 27. It is a sad chapter, but a very necessary chapter. Jesus dies for our sins. He is the ultimate atonement for our sins. This is the single most important event in history.
Next week we will read about Jesus' Resurrection. We will celebrate the conclusion of Matthew and the end of the FCA school year. Thank you so much for a wonderful year. I hope you grew closer to God through the book of Matthew.
This Saturday is FCA's Car Wash For Christ. It will held at Riverview's parking lot from 9:00 - 12:00. All you need to bring is Towels, Towels, and more Towels. I have everything else. All donations go to families in need in our community.

Yosemite Trip was a BLAST!!!!

We had a great time enjoying God's beautiful creation on an outstanding warm, clear, blue day. Everyone had a great time hiking and experiencing the great outdoors. We all need to thank our fearless leader Luke for leading the way to the top of Mist Trail.

Yosemite Trip

Last Friday was awesome. Lorne Bell was a tremendous speaker. He did a great job and the kids loved him. We will be cheering for Lorne throughout his career.

The trip to Yosemite is still on. Yes it is raining, but it's not snowing near the bottom half of Yosemite. Mist Trails has already seen tons of hikers this season. It's one of the few trails opened in the valley. The weather report on Saturday says NO RAIN and a HIGH of 72. It should be a fun trip.

Please call me or Mrs. Frisby if you plan on coming. Thanks.

Fresno State Athlete Coming to FCA

Lorne Bell, the starting defensive back for Fresno State is coming this Friday to speak at FCA. He's going to share his testimony and what it's like being a Christian in a division #1 sport. Get ready for a great time this Friday. Be ready to ask questions.

Yosemite Trip is ON

After that tiny rain storm last Monday Yosemite is still on. Mist Trails is open today and people are hiking. I'm super excited about the event. Please call Mrs. Frisby and Mr. Alfaro if you plan to come, PLEASE. So we know who is coming.

Matthew 24 and 25

Both chapters are great. Some of chapter 24 wasn't covered because it talks a ton about the end times, and I really don't want to hit that subject with a 10 foot pole. What we did go over was the Parable of the Fig Tree and No One Knows the Hour. We really talked about always being ready. You never know when Jesus will come, but we need to live our lives like He could come at any moment.
Chapter 25 is a great chapter with fantastic parables. We are going over the Parable of the Talents and the Sheep and the Goats. These are great parables. The parable of the 10 Virgins is wonderful as well, but we wont have time to learn them all.

Yosemite Trip and Car Wash for Christ

FCA retreat to Yosemite National Park

Saturday, May 29, 2010 at 7:30

We are going to Yosemite for sure this time. Snow or rain we are there!!! We will be leaving from Starbucks at the corner of Chestnut and Perrin/Summerville. We will depart from Starbucks at 7:30 and head up to Yosemite. This trip is intended to be a fun getaway were everyone who loves Christ will be able to take a short hike on Mist Trail and see one of God’s great waterfalls. Everyone is invited. The weekend of the trip is Memorial Day, so there will be tons of people in Yosemite. It will be packed, but full of fun. Please pack a lunch and water. The hike is 1.4 miles round trip. There is a bathroom stop in the middle of the hike. I’ve seen 80 year olds do this hike, it’s not tough, and you will be fine. I want to know who can make the trip. Please call Mrs. Frisby, or Mr. Alfaro if you can make the trip. This was we can carpool and be better prepared for the trip. I believe it costs $20 a car to enter Yosemite. After the hike we will ride the bus to the Ahwahnee Hotel and enjoy the scenery. Again please call when you know you can make this awesome trip.

Leader: Mrs. Frisby’s Co-Leader: Mr. Alfaro’s

Ask Mr. Alfaro for telephone #'s

FCA Car Wash for Christ

Saturday, June 5, 2010

FCA is washing cars at our 3^rd annual Carwash for Christ. Every year we do this carwash to help families in our community. All of the money donated to washing cars goes back to families in need. We have raised money in the past for Bible, food, families without Christmas, and schools in need. Please join us in this great cause. We would ask that each student bring a towel, or two, or three. We have plenty of buckets and soap. We just need volunteers to have fun and get wet.

Hope to see you at both events!!!!!!!!!!!

Yosemite Trip and Carwash for Christ

I just visited the Yosemite National Park webpage and Mist Trail is opened. There is plenty of snow all around and it's still cold. I think it would be best if we posponed the trip to the end of May. I'm thinking May 22 or May 29.

Also, the we need to plan the Carwash for Christ. This year our donations will go to families in need throughout the next school year. This way we can provide for families during Christmas and anyone at school in need during the year. I'm thinking the carwash can be June 5th. I will discuss both matters with the FCA team.

If you have any input on both matters please e-mail. You can look up my e-mail address at the school website. Thanks

Matthew Chapter 21

This is a great chapter filled with interesting information. Jesus riding into Jerusalem, Jesus cleaning the Temple, Jesus showing the disciple what kind of faith they should have, the parable of the two sons, and the parable of the vineyard owner. We focused on the Jesus' entrance and the parable of the two sons.

Here are some questions the FCA team came up with

1. Why did Jesus ride in on a donkey and not a huge horse?
2. Why did the people lay down branches?
3. What does Hosanna mean?
4. Why was Jesus speaking to the people in the Temple with anger and not peace?
5. Why did Jesus call his temple, "A House of Prayer"
6. Why do the children cheer Jesus?
7. Why did the blind and lame come to see Jesus?
8. What does it mean to do someones will?
9. What does it mean to do God's will?
10. What was the difference between the two brothers?

Matthew Chapter19 and 20

SOOOOOO sorry I haven't posted in a few weeks. It's been a little rough lately. Chapter 19 was a great chapter. We talked about the blessings of children and the responsibility of being wealthy.
We really focused on Matthew Ch. 19:16-22. We talked about how wealthy we are in the USA and how we are suppose to use our resources to help others. We talk about how everyone with a roof over their head, 20 dollars in their pocket, and a full belly are 90% richer than the entire world. That really stunned some people.
It's says that it's easier for a camel to go through the eye of a needle than for a rich person to enter the Kingdom of God. When reading this it made everyone uneasy. But the best line was yet to come.
"With men this is impossible, but with God all things are possible." We must remember that with God anything is possible.

On Matthew chapter 20 we broke FCA into 6 groups. The early morning group, the 9, the 12, the 3, the 5, and the late evening. These groups modeled the different times the vineyard owner went out to find workers for his field. We talked about how some groups were unhappy because they worked all day. Some groups were really happy because they barely worked at all and they received the same pay as the workers who worked all day. Some felt bad for both sides.
The whole parable is about our Father who searches for his children daily. We all get our reward in the end. No matter if we ask Christ into our hearts and follow Him wholeheartedly throughout our lives, or we ask Christ to be our savior seconds before our death bed. We all get the reward.

Matthew Chapter 18:1-6

Today we are reviewing Matthew Chapter 18. Just the beginning of the chapter. The majority of the chapter is very very very important, but I think the context is a little much for elementary students. It's very important, but I suggest Dad's and Mom's read through these verses with their kids. They are important.
Today we are going to talk about having faith like a child. Read Matthew Chapter 18:1-6

1. How do Book Buddies act when you read to them?
2. What kind of qualities do children have?
3. When you were a kid, who did you look up to? If they said something to you did you believe it?
4. How are we suppose to act when we read the Bible?
5. Who is the greatest in Heaven? Beside God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit?
6. What is the difference between Childish and child like?
7. How can you become more childlike?

Have a great Easter Break!!!!

FCA T-shirts

The New FCA t-shirts are coming. Money is due next Friday, March 26. You don't have to have an order form. Just send a check or money with the size you want to order. Cost is $17.00 even and we make sizes Youth Medium-to- Adult XXL. Hope you will order this new awesome FCA t-shirt.