We were trying to decide what to do about July's series at KidPak for Madison and the other children, one where everyone could go on their respective vacations, and one that kept the existing set up for just a little longer. That's when we came up with the idea for "Superflix," a series where we look at and find Biblical lessons within various superhero movies. We'll be doing "Big Hero 6," "Sky High," "The Incredibles," "LEGO Batman," "Megamind," and maybe a few others. It should be a fun new series that enables us to pull back a little while still doing something new for everyone. That being said, here's one of the messages for this series, a message based on the movie "Megamind."
Acts 9:10-22
Madison had enrichment today, one of her last enrichment classes of 4th grade. After school, she was doing more art, and we've learned that Madison will be having some of her art hanging in a gallery at a hospital in Cumming very soon. That's pretty fun stuff! We'll go down to see it soon enough, taking pictures of our little artist and her creation there on the wall. Pretty proud of her!
It was a good day today, though a busy one. We're running around getting things ready for Summer Xtreme, which includes writing videos, filming a lot of videos, and all the related work setting up our excursions. We're making some changes this year, though some are not by our doing. Frances Meadows Aquatic Center has made it impossible for us to take even half of our kids to their place. I'm guessing they no longer want to do business with us? It's weird to shut down that many paid entrance fees and associated advertising from kids talking about the place. But that's the way they want to do it. The good news is that we've found another place to take the kids for a swim, and it is largely indoors. Perhaps God is telling us something in advance about the weather.
The good news is that I-85 will be open by Summer Xtreme. The bridge collapse is being fixed at a much more rapid pace than expected, and there will be a great celebration in Atlanta by the end of May. Now... if only the rest of the DOT projects could move this fast... anyone been on 400 in Dawsonville the last few years?
Anyway, it was the last service at KidPak for Neverland tonight, and things went well. It was a shorter service, but it was time to really bid goodbye to an amazing series. Madison says it is her favorite. Adults and children loved it, as Neverland has a special place in everyone's hearts.
Daddy was able to read to Madison and Mommy today before going off to church. We did our devotional, and our we read from "Descendants" again. Madison loves to hear us read to her before bed, or in this case, before Daddy goes off to work again.
“Megamind”
Paul was a megamind. No, he wasn’t the kind with a super
large head like the lead character in the movie “Megamind,” but the two had a lot in common. For starters, they were both very smart. The other thing about them is that they
were both very bad.
Don’t judge them: there’s a villain streak in all of
us. Megamind may not be a role
model. In fact, he’s probably
someone you want to avoid being anything like. Yet Paul explains in the Bible how we’ve all been a little
villainous. Nobody’s perfect! In fact, you can see in the book of
Acts how Paul himself was chief among sinners.
God will forgive us when we ask, and repent. We can turn from a zero to a hero, just like that. The reason is simple: A hero is what is on the inside. Megamind finds out the hard way that a hero cannot be made from just anyone. It takes a special kind of person to have a clear vision to do the right thing. That person could be you.
God will forgive us when we ask, and repent. We can turn from a zero to a hero, just like that. The reason is simple: A hero is what is on the inside. Megamind finds out the hard way that a hero cannot be made from just anyone. It takes a special kind of person to have a clear vision to do the right thing. That person could be you.
Do you want to be a villain – or a hero? It’s easy to do good for others. All you have to do is use the abilities God gave you. Megamind realized this, and realized
that he could be a hero. Although
he didn’t have the superpowers of Metro Man, he could still use his gifts and
abilities to become a superhero.
God has created each of us with different talents, ones that we too can
use to help others. We may not
have a large, oversized brain like Megamind or the apostle Paul, but we can
still use what we’ve been given to save the day.
Acts 9:10-22
In Damascus there was a believer named
Ananias. The Lord called out to him in a vision. "Ananias!" he said.
"Yes, Lord," he answered.
The Lord told him, "Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street. Ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul. He is praying. In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias. The man has come and placed his hands on him. Now he will be able to see again."
"Lord," Ananias answered, "I've heard many reports about this man. They say he has done great harm to God's people in Jerusalem. Now he has come here to arrest all those who worship you. The chief priests have given him authority to do this."
But the Lord said to Ananias, "Go! I have chosen this man to work for me. He will carry my name to those who aren't Jews and to their kings. He will bring my name to the people of Israel. I will show him how much he must suffer for me."
Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. He placed his hands on Saul. "Brother Saul," he said, "you saw the Lord Jesus. He appeared to you on the road as you were coming here. He has sent me so that you will be able to see again. You will be filled with the Holy Spirit."
Right away something like scales fell from Saul's eyes. And he could see again. He got up and was baptized. After eating some food, he got his strength back.
Saul spent several days with the believers in Damascus. At once he began to preach in the synagogues. He taught that Jesus is the Son of God. All who heard him were amazed. They asked, "Isn't he the man who caused great trouble in Jerusalem for those who worship Jesus? Hasn't he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?" But Saul grew more and more powerful. The Jews living in Damascus couldn't believe what was happening. Saul proved to them that Jesus is the Christ.
"Yes, Lord," he answered.
The Lord told him, "Go to the house of Judas on Straight Street. Ask for a man from Tarsus named Saul. He is praying. In a vision he has seen a man named Ananias. The man has come and placed his hands on him. Now he will be able to see again."
"Lord," Ananias answered, "I've heard many reports about this man. They say he has done great harm to God's people in Jerusalem. Now he has come here to arrest all those who worship you. The chief priests have given him authority to do this."
But the Lord said to Ananias, "Go! I have chosen this man to work for me. He will carry my name to those who aren't Jews and to their kings. He will bring my name to the people of Israel. I will show him how much he must suffer for me."
Then Ananias went to the house and entered it. He placed his hands on Saul. "Brother Saul," he said, "you saw the Lord Jesus. He appeared to you on the road as you were coming here. He has sent me so that you will be able to see again. You will be filled with the Holy Spirit."
Right away something like scales fell from Saul's eyes. And he could see again. He got up and was baptized. After eating some food, he got his strength back.
Saul spent several days with the believers in Damascus. At once he began to preach in the synagogues. He taught that Jesus is the Son of God. All who heard him were amazed. They asked, "Isn't he the man who caused great trouble in Jerusalem for those who worship Jesus? Hasn't he come here to take them as prisoners to the chief priests?" But Saul grew more and more powerful. The Jews living in Damascus couldn't believe what was happening. Saul proved to them that Jesus is the Christ.
- There’s a ________ streak
in all of us. Megamind may not be a role
model. In fact, he’s probably
someone you want to avoid being anything like. Yet Paul explains in the Bible how we’ve all been a
little villainous. Nobody’s
perfect! In fact, you can see
in the book of Acts how Paul himself was chief among sinners.
“Lord," Ananias answered, "I've heard many reports about this man. They say he has done great harm to God's people in Jerusalem.” Acts 9:13 NIrV
a. villain b. tire c. lightning
- A hero is what is
_________. Megamind finds out the hard way that a hero cannot be
made from just anyone. It
takes a special kind of person to have a clear vision to do the right
thing.
“God, create a pure heart in me. Give me a new spirit that is faithful to you.” Psalm 51:10 NIrV
a. muscular b. victorious c. inside
- Use the ______ God gave you. Megamind
realized that he could be a hero.
Although he didn’t have the superpowers of Metro Man, he could
still use his gifts and abilities to become a superhero. God has created each of us with
different talents, ones that we can use to save the day.
“We all have gifts. They differ in keeping with the grace that God has given each of us.” Romans 12:6 NIrV
a. death ray b. abilities c. muscle
_______
Madison had enrichment today, one of her last enrichment classes of 4th grade. After school, she was doing more art, and we've learned that Madison will be having some of her art hanging in a gallery at a hospital in Cumming very soon. That's pretty fun stuff! We'll go down to see it soon enough, taking pictures of our little artist and her creation there on the wall. Pretty proud of her!
It was a good day today, though a busy one. We're running around getting things ready for Summer Xtreme, which includes writing videos, filming a lot of videos, and all the related work setting up our excursions. We're making some changes this year, though some are not by our doing. Frances Meadows Aquatic Center has made it impossible for us to take even half of our kids to their place. I'm guessing they no longer want to do business with us? It's weird to shut down that many paid entrance fees and associated advertising from kids talking about the place. But that's the way they want to do it. The good news is that we've found another place to take the kids for a swim, and it is largely indoors. Perhaps God is telling us something in advance about the weather.
The good news is that I-85 will be open by Summer Xtreme. The bridge collapse is being fixed at a much more rapid pace than expected, and there will be a great celebration in Atlanta by the end of May. Now... if only the rest of the DOT projects could move this fast... anyone been on 400 in Dawsonville the last few years?
Anyway, it was the last service at KidPak for Neverland tonight, and things went well. It was a shorter service, but it was time to really bid goodbye to an amazing series. Madison says it is her favorite. Adults and children loved it, as Neverland has a special place in everyone's hearts.
Daddy was able to read to Madison and Mommy today before going off to church. We did our devotional, and our we read from "Descendants" again. Madison loves to hear us read to her before bed, or in this case, before Daddy goes off to work again.
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