Lesson plan for May 1

Reflect on your life:

1.  When shopping, when do you prefer a clone or generic substitute over a name brand?  What items do you prefer to stick to the name brand?

2.  What is the difference between imitation, bonded, and genuine leather?  In general, why do people prefer the genuine leather?

Read the passage

1.  What do you know about the author of the letter of James?

2.  What audience was James addressing?  What do you know about their situation?

3.  How does this setting compare to your situation?

4.  Why will genuine Christian Faith always show itself in the life of a person?

5.  How can a person know that his/her faith is genuine... the real thing?

Respond to the Message

1.  James was concerned because many Christians of his day were satisfied that intellectual agreement with Christianity was enough.  How does that exist today?

2.  What are some of the cheap substitutes for genuine faith?

3.  What can the church do to help Christians put their faith into practice?

4.  What would happen if you were in a country where you could not speak openly about your faith--how might others know you were a Christian?

Photo Finish at Wing Ding

Bryan McElwain finished as top wing dinger Sunday night 4.19 at Bill Allred's house.  "You could have thrown a hat over all 5 contestants, but somebody had to win," commented score card designer and judges tally tallier Keith Jennings.  "I'm going to Disney World," shouted Mr. McElwain upon hearing of his victory.  He accepted a roll of toilet paper and a gift card to taco mac for his prize.

Logical next step?

The Study of James

The one that didn't get away

Tom Halliburton with Ty and Will and a fish.

Wing Ding POA

Tentative Contestants:

Tom Halliburton

Scott Anderson

Walt Davis

Anthony Cochran

George Sherrer

Tentative Judges:

Sam Matthews

Ken Cross

Dick Prange

Rob Schnatmeier

Criteria for Wings;

Taste 

Originality

Presentation

Texture

Each Contestant prepares 50 wings

Allies will provide additional 200 wings

Winner will receive a special prize

Judging at 7:00 p.m.

Winner announced after everyone has had a chance to enjoy the wings.

Even if your guest can't make it to the James study, invite him to the wing ding anyway.

Calling all wing nuts

April 19, 2009

Gathering: 6:30 p.m.

Wing judging: 7:00 p.m.

The home of Bill and Sarah Allred

807 Colston Road

Marietta Georgia 30064

Allies are encouraged to invite perspective FMMG community members to attend.  The purpose of this event is to allow guys to connect with one another so that they will consider joining the group for our study of James which begins on 4.24.09.

Facebook: Friday Morning Men's Group

RSVP by commenting below or email forrest cate at forrestcate@mariettafumc.org