Text: Psalm 77 Title: Remembering Outline: I. Has God remembered me? II. Does God remember who he is? III. Remembering God's redeeming power IV. God remembers you in the storm Discussion Questions: - In times of grief and lament, who or what do I trust in? How does the cross and resurrection change my perspective? - How has God proven his steadfast love for you? How does that comfort you in the midst of despair? - The psalmist doesn't write that his situation gets any better. But what changes in the psalmist? How might God be transforming you in the midst of your circumstances? Kid's Bulletin and Memory Verse: Has someone ever forgotten about you before? Maybe they forgot to pick you up from school, or they didn't remember to invite you to a party. It's hard when people forget us. Sometimes we wonder if they really care about us. But God keeps remembering us even if it seems like he's not there. Listen to hear how he will always remember his promises to us because he's given us Jesus! Matthew 28:20b -

Romans 16:25-27 NIV

Luke 24:1-12 Resurrection Wonder Summary: Welcome to Easter Sunday! Jesus is Risen! Today let's listen again to the story of Jesus' resurrection and why it matters so much: Outline: 1. Confusion and doubt 2. Wonder and worship 3. Resurrection power Verse: Luke 24: 5b-6a “Why do you seek the living among the dead? 6He is not here, but has risen.

Acts 18:18-28 "Strengthening the Disciples" Summary: Have you ever planted a garden? If so, you know that without a few important things, your garden won't last long. Plants need sunlight, and water or they will die! Like a garden, we need to be spiritually "watered" as well. Today we will see how God uses people (like Paul and others) to give spiritual help and encouragement to us so we can grow in grace. Let's think about it together: Outline: God uses people to water the seeds of the Gospel in our hearts, so He can grow and use us for His kingdom: 1. Paul waters, where he has planted 2. Apollos is watered, so he can be used 3. Apollos waters, and God causes the growth Verse: 1 Corinthians 3:6 6 I planted, Apollos watered, but God gave the growth. Discussion Questions: 1. How does God cause spiritual growth in us? What are the various ways? 2. Who has God used in your life to water the seeds of the Gospel? Do you have anyone who is pouring into you? What might happen over time without this in your life? 3. How could God use you to water the seeds of the Gospel in someone else's life?

Psalm 32

Psalm 32

I Have Many in this City Who Are My People Acts 18:1-17 Summary: Today we continue to hear of Paul's travels as a missionary for Jesus. I know it might be surprising to hear that Paul sometimes was afraid as he thought about his mission and the danger he faced! Have you ever felt afraid when speaking about Jesus to someone? Let's listen in today and hear God's promise of help along the way: Outline: Expect opposition where God has placed you Expect God’s help where He has placed you Expect God to work where He has placed You Love the city where God has placed you Verse: Acts 18:9b–10a...“Do not be afraid; keep on speaking, do not be silent. For I am with you... Discussion Questions: 1. Why do you think God came to Paul and encouraged him to not be afraid? What fears do you have about sharing Christ with others? 2. How does God's promise that

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1 Corinthians 12:27

Hebrews 10:25

Psalm 118:24

1 Corinthians 3:16

Psalm 97:9a

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Psalm 100:1-2

Deuteronomy 6:6-7

Deuteronomy 11:16

John 4:24

Numbers 14:10b-24