Abba Father Family Disciples

Child of God by Draylin Young, Bryan Pound

(Come on, clap your hands right here, let′s go)
VERSE
I was lost, I was bound, couldn't find a solid ground
I was blind, couldn′t see how you called me royalty
But in just three days, You came and rescued me, oh-oh-oh
By the power of Your blood, I am loved, and I am free
PRE-CHORUS
(And) Whom the Son sets free is truly free, free indeed
CHORUS
You have changed my name
I am not the same
Jesus, I proclaim (I am saved), I am a child of God
You have changed my heart
Took me from the dark
Gave me a new start, I am a child of God

Oh-oh-oh (say), I am a child of God

I was lost ...

Whom the Son sets free ...

You have changed my name ...

I am no longer a stranger, I am no longer a slave
I am no longer an orphan, but I am a child of the King
I am no longer a stranger, I am no longer a slave
I am a son and a daughter, I am a child of the King

You have changed my name ...

Child of God

Received from TimCidy and shared with permission:
A friend asked me to take Notes while Michelle was teaching.....if you wanna share the lesson with a friend or family....let's Go

Mama Michelle Teaching Compassion Philippians 3:10

Philippians 3:10 ESV [10] "that I may know him and the power of his resurrection, and may share his sufferings, becoming like him in his death,"

Key Points:

1. Know Him: Know Christ personally and intimately, not just about Him.
2. The Power of Resurrection: The power of eternity.
3. Fellowship and Suffering: Knowing the hardships you'll face as a Christian, but you'll feel everything He feels, and you won't be alone.

Allowing God to Break Your Heart

As you walk with God, He'll break your heart for things that break His. It'll be hard, but you won't be alone. The Lord's heart is big, and knowing His suffering helps you understand what He went through and what others are going through.

Being a Christian is a Daily Choice

It's a choice to follow God daily, and it's okay to feel overwhelmed. A book that helped someone understand this is "Dangerous to Surrender." The writer went through depression when she felt like she was saving the world by herself.

Jesus Suffered with Us and for Us

We're privileged to suffer for Him, and it's okay to have a mindset that wants to fix problems. However, we can't do it without God's strength. To grow tender, you must know Jesus and His power through you.

Michelle's Encouragement

Michelle encourages the team to invite intimacy with Jesus. In Matthew 4:13, Jesus made time to be with the Father, even when He was busy serving people. Galatians 6:2 NLT says, "Share each other's burdens, and in this way obey the law of Christ."

How to Be His Ears, Arms, and Hands

1. Listen and be sensitive: Be present and engaged when people talk.
2. Work in the moment: Share Jesus and remember we have a great and healing God.
3. Lead them to Jesus: Bring hope, which is Jesus.

Being His Ears

- Listen and never avoid, but engage.
- There's power in just being present, showing support and love.

Being His Arms

- Offer hugs and hold hands.
- Help serve with your arms, do chores, and be a doer.
- Encourage people to cry, sit, and take a nap -that's the Father wanting to help.

Prayer

Let's pray and take it to God. If serving others feels like a task or job, go to God, ask for forgiveness, and remember the Father wants us to carry His heart.

Recommended Books

1. "Suffer Strong" by Catherine Wolff
2. "Lost Comes Home" by Charlie and Jill

My other son from another mother is teaming up and going out into the community, to reach out to those who might or might not realise just how much they need the love, mercy and grace of our Loving Heavenly Father. This is one of his reports, shared here with his permission. This is what they do, day after day after day.
[Unedited- straight from the horse's mouth]

We met the sangoma on the 23rd, we also talked to D__ and K__, and two ladies across the street from K__. We also talked to two ladies, each had a baby. On the 24th we talked to several ladies on the side of the road, then H__ was surrounded by all the children, and then we went in search of the sangoma. Along the way we spoke with the group of women and children.

"On July 23, 2024, I met a man named K__ on the street as we were heading up his street. He was curious about what my team was doing in his neighborhood. I told him that we are here to share love and learn about different cultures. A woman was washing clothes beside him, but she wasn't really paying attention to us.

After K__ agreed to chat, I asked if we could talk and share knowledge. As we spoke, I noticed two women doing laundry across the road and decided to approach them. I greeted them and asked if they were sisters or friends. They laughed, and I shared our team's purpose with them. They were happy to have us, and I invited two women from my team to join me.

From our conversation, I learned that the women are sisters, both with kids, and are welcoming. However, the younger sister is looking for a job. We told her about platforms like LinkedIn and encouraged her to create a profile. We also asked about her qualifications and work experience. Although she has experience, she didn't complete high school. We encouraged her to finish her education, emphasizing the importance of growth and being able to help her kids.

Both sisters love Christ, and we used the opportunity to encourage and guide each other. We shared the idea that faith without action is not enough and encouraged her to be specific about the job she wants and apply. As I left the sisters and returned to K__, I found that the team was highlighting Bible verses with him. They discovered that his reading ability is low, but they taught him the basics and encouraged him to continue reading with a friend.

As we left, we came across two women with kids, and I greeted them, asking if they were friends. Before they answered, I jokingly said, "Oh, you guys are friends," noticing that both had babies of the same age on their backs. They laughed and shared that they met while pregnant and have been friends ever since. Both women were from Venda, a village in Limpopo.

We also spoke with another woman who believes in Jesus but comes from a family that believes in ancestors. We shared a verse about being cautious in certain environments and encouraged her to seek God's guidance. Throughout our interactions, we referenced the Bible and used it as a guide.

As we had to leave, we met a traditional healer on the street who was friendly and promised to visit her house, but we couldn't due to our schedule. Despite the challenges, I loved the warmth and welcome of the African community. I hope that our team took home valuable lessons from South Africa and will share them with their friends and family.