GET IN THE GAME PLAY BOOK - North Olmsted Evangelical

NORTH OLMSTED EVANGELICAL FRIENDS CHURCH
5665 GREAT NORTHERN BLVD. NORTH OLMSTED, OH 44070
440-779-9484 & NOEFC.ORG
Dear Friends:
Vince Lombardi, the legendary Green Bay Packers Football coach would start every season
with a team meeting.! Surrounded by veterans and rookies alike, he would hold a football
high above head so that each player could see it.! With all eyes on him, he simply said,
“Gentlemen, this is a football.”! He started at the very basics in order to build a
championship team.
As Christians we need to be reminded, “This is a Bible.”! The Word of God is the very
foundation of our faith and hope. Prophets of old, along with John on Patmos, were told to,
“Eat this book” referring to the message that God had given them. Read it, chew on it
(meditate), digest it; make it apart of who you are.
This playbook is our way to challenge you to get into the Word by reading these essential
100 passages of Scripture and by encouraging you to join a Connections Small Group or Bible
Study.! Together we can experience God’s best for our lives.! That’s a win for everyone.
We’re not fans; we’re completely committed followers of Jesus.! Join us as we “Get in the
Game!”
His,
Coach Geoff Schultz
COMMITTED TO BRINGING MY BIBLE
TO CHURCH EVERY GAME DAY
I/WE _____________________________________ ARE MAKING A
COMMITMENT TO REMEMBER TO BRING MY/OUR BIBLE(S) TO CHURCH
EVERY SUNDAY.
September
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january
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October
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November
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December
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Place a check next to the dates you brought
your Bible to church.
THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 13TH
In the Beginning
1. Creation
2. The Fall
3. The Flood
4. God’s Covenant with Noah
5. Tower of Babel
Genesis 1:1 - 2:25
Genesis 3:1- 3:24
Genesis 6:5 - 7:24
Genesis 8:1- 9:17
Genesis 11:1 -11:9
Memory Verse
“God saw all that He had made, and it was very good.”
Genesis 1:31
Question to Ponder:
Do you think God still judges people for sin today
as He did in Noah’s time?
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I have read the passages for the week.
I have memorized the verse of the week.
THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 20TH
Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob
1. The Call of Abram
2. God’s Covenant with Abram
3. The Birth of Isaac
4. Jacob and Esau
5. The Reconciliation
Genesis
Genesis
Genesis
Genesis
Genesis
12:1
15:1
21:1
27:1
32:1
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12:20
15:21
22:19
28:22
33:20
MEMORY VERSE
“‘I will make you into a great nation and I will bless you;
I will make your name great and you will be a blessing.’”
Genesis 12:12
Question to Ponder:
In what ways has your family of origin shaped you,
for good or for bad?
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I have read the passages for the week.
I have memorized the verse of the week.
THE WEEK OF SEPTEMBER 27TH
The Story of Joseph
1. Sold into Slavery
2. Prison and a Promotion
3. The Brothers Go to Egypt
4. The Brothers Return
5. Joseph Reveals His Identity
Genesis
Genesis
Genesis
Genesis
Genesis
37:1
39:1
42:1
43:1
45:1
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37:26
41:57
42:38
44:34
46:7
MEMORY VERSE
“The Lord was with Joseph and he prospered.”
Genesis 39:2
Question to Ponder:
Have you, like Joseph, ever been unfairly put in a tough situation?
How did God help you?
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I have read the passages for the week.
I have memorized the verse of the week.
THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 4TH
Moses and the Exodus
1. Birth of Moses
2. The Burning Bush
3. The Ten Plagues
4. Passover and Exodus
5. Crossing the Read Sea
Exodus
Exodus
Exodus
Exodus
Exodus
1:1 - 2:25
3:1 - 4:17
6:28 - 11:10
12:1 - 12:42
13:17-14:31
MEMORY VERSE
“God said to Moses, ‘I am who I am.’”
Exodus 3:14
Question to Ponder:
The Exodus and crossing of the Red Sea were defining moments for
the Israelites. What have been some defining moments in your life?
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I have read the passages for the week.
I have memorized the verse of the week.
THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 11TH
The Law and the Land
1. The Ten Commandments
2. The Golden Calf
3. Joshua Succeeds Moses
4. Crossing the Jordan
5. The Fall of Jericho
Exodus 19:1 - 20:21
Exodus 32:1 - 34:35
Joshua 1:1 - 1:18
Joshua 3:1 - 4:24
Joshua 5:13 - 6:27
MEMORY VERSE
“Do not let this Book of the Law depart from your mouth;
meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do
everything written in it.”
Joshua 1:8
Question to Ponder:
What is your “Promised Land?” Do you think you’ll ever reach it?
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I have read the passages for the week.
I have memorized the verse of the week.
THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 18TH
The Judges
1. Israel’s Disobedience
2. Deborah Leads israel
3. Gideon Defeats the Midianites
4. Samson Defeats the Philistines
5. The Story of Ruth
Judges 2:6 - 3:6
Judges 4:1 - 5:31
Judges 6:1 - 7:25
Judges 13:1 - 16:31
Ruth 1:1 - 4:22
MEMORY VERSE
“‘Praise be to the Lord,
who this day has not left you without a kinsman-redeemer.’”
Ruth 4:14
Question to Ponder:
What lessons do you learn from the experiences of Deborah?
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I have read the passages for the week.
I have memorized the verse of the week.
THE WEEK OF OCTOBER 25TH
The Rise of Israel
1. Samuel Listens to God
2. King Saul
3. David and Goliath
4. David and Saul
5. King David
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Samuel
Samuel
Samuel
Samuel
Samuel
1:1 - 3:21
8:1 - 10:27
16:1 - 18:16
23:7 - 24:22
5:1 - 7:29
MEMORY VERSE
“‘Man looks at the outward appearance,
but the Lord looks at the heart.’”
1 Samuel 16:7
Question to Ponder:
From what you know, what lessons from David’s life
could you apply to yours?
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I have read the passages for the week.
I have memorized the verse of the week.
THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 1ST
The Fall of Israel
1. David and Bathsheba
2. King Solomon
3. Solomon’s Temple
4. Elijah and the Prophets of Baal
5. The Fall of Jerusalem
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1
1
1
2
Samuel 11:1 - 12:25
Kings 2:1 - 3:28
Kings 8:1 - 9:9
Kings 16:29 - 19:18
Kings 25:1 - 25:30
MEMORY VERSE
“‘I will give you a wise and discerning heart, so that there will
never have been anyone like you, nor will there ever be.’”
1 Kings 3:12
Question to Ponder:
The worship of Solomon and the people was lively and heartfelt.
What makes worship come alive for you?
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I have read the passages for the week.
I have memorized the verse of the week.
THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 8TH
Psalms and Proverbs
1. The Lord is My Shepherd
2. Have Mercy on Me
3. Praise the Lord
4. Godly Wisdom
5. Proverbs of Solomon
Psalm 23:1 - 23:6
Psalm 51:1 - 51:19
Psalm 103:1 - 103:22
Proverbs 1:1 - 4:27
Proverbs 16:1 - 18:24
MEMORY VERSE
“Create in me a pure heart, O God,
and renew a steadfast spirit within me.”
Psalm 51:10
Question to Ponder:
What most impresses you about the Lord as David describes Him?
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I have read the passages for the week.
I have memorized the verse of the week.
THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 15TH
The Prophets
1. The Suffering Servant
2. Jeremiah’s Call and Message
3. Daniel and the Lion’s Den
4. The Story of Jonah
5. The Day of Judgement
Isaiah 51:1 - 53:12
Jeremiah 1:1 - 3:5
Daniel 6:1 - 6:28
Jonah 1:1 - 4:31
Malachi 1:1 - 4:6
MEMORY VERSE
“For He bore the sin of many,
and made intercession for the transgressors.”
Isaiah 53:12
Question to Ponder:
Why did Jeremiah resist God’s plan for him?
Do you ever feel like Jeremiah?
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I have read the passages for the week.
I have memorized the verse of the week.
THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 22TH
The Living Word
1. The Word Became Flesh
2. Gabriel’s Message
3. The Birth of Jesus
4. John the Baptist
5. Baptism and Temptation
John 1:1 - 1:18
Luke 1:1 - 1:80
Luke 2:1 - 2:40
Luke 3:1 - 3:20
Matthew 3:13 - 4:17
MEMORY VERSE
“Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of a great joy
that will be for all the people.”
Luke 2:10
Question to Ponder:
If someone asked you “What do you believe about Jesus?”
what would you say?
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I have read the passages for the week.
I have memorized the verse of the week.
THE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 29TH
The Teachings of Jesus
1. Sermon on the Mount - part 1
2. Sermon on the Mount - part 2
3. The Kingdom of Heaven
4. The Good Samaritan
5. Lost and Found
Matthew 5:1 - 6:4
Matthew 6:5 - 7:29
Matthew 13:1 - 13:58
Luke 10:25 - 10:37
Luke 15:1 - 15:32
MEMORY VERSE
“But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness,
and all these things will be given to you as well.”
matthew 6:33
Question to Ponder:
Which parts of the Sermon on the Mount
are most challenging to you?
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I have read the passages for the week.
I have memorized the verse of the week.
THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 6TH
The Miracles of Jesus
1. Feeding the Five Thousand
2. Walking on Water
3. healing the Blind Man
4. Healing a Demon-Possessed man
5. Raising Lazarus from the Dead
Luke 9:1 - 9:36
Matthew 14:22 - 14:36
John 9:1 - 9:41
Mark 5:1 - 5:20
John 11:1 - 11:57
MEMORY VERSE
“I am the resurrection and the life.
He who believes in me will live, even though he dies...”
John 11:25
Question to Ponder:
What are your thoughts about the miracles of jesus?
Do you believe miracles still happen today?
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I have read the passages for the week.
I have memorized the verse of the week.
THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 13TH
The Cross of Christ
1. The Last Supper
2. Arrest and Trial
3. The Crucifixion
4. The Resurrection
5. The Ascension
Luke 22:1 - 22:46
John 18:1 - 18:40
John 19:1 - 19:42
John 20:1 - 21:25
Acts 1:1 - 1:11
MEMORY VERSE
“‘Peace be with you! As the Father has sent me,
I am sending you.’”
John 20:21
Question to Ponder:
Why did so many people seem to hate jesus?
Why do so many people still seem to hate Jesus?
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I have read the passages for the week.
I have memorized the verse of the week.
THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 20TH
The Church Is Born
1. The Day of pentecost
2. Growth and Persecution
3. The First Martyr
4. Sharing the Word
5. Good News for All
Acts
Acts
Acts
Acts
Acts
2:1 - 2:47
3:1 - 4:37
6:8 - 8:8
8:26 - 8:40
10:1 - 11:18
MEMORY VERSE
“All the believers were one in heart and mind...”
Acts 4:32
Question to Ponder:
The new church grew as people like philip shared their faith.
How can you share your faith with others?
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I have read the passages for the week.
I have memorized the verse of the week.
THE WEEK OF DECEMBER 27TH
The Travels of Paul
1. The Road to Damascus
2. The First Missionary Journey
3. The Council at Jerusalem
4. More Missionary Journeys
5. The Trip to Rome
Acts
Acts
Acts
Acts
Acts
9:1 - 9:31
13:1 - 14:28
15:1 - 15:41
16:1 - 20:38
25:1 - 28:31
MEMORY VERSE
“I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race
and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me the task of testifying to the gospel of God’s grace.”
Acts 20:24
Question to Ponder:
Paul’s purpose in life was to fulfill God’s call.
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I have read the passages for the week.
I have memorized the verse of the week.
THE WEEK OF JANUARY 3RD
Paul to the Churches
1. More than Conquerors
2. The Fruit of the Spirit
3. The Armor of God
4. Rejoice in the Lord
5. The Supremacy of Christ
Romans 8:1 - 8:39
Galatians 5:16 - 6:10
Ephesians 6:10 - 6:20
Philippians 4:2 - 4:9
Colossians 1:1 - 1:23
MEMORY VERSE
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and
petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”
Philippians 4:6
Question to Ponder:
What is the key to real, inner peace?
how have you experienced it?
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I have read the passages for the week.
I have memorized the verse of the week.
THE WEEK OF JANUARY 10TH
Paul to the Leaders
1. Elders and Deacons
2. The Love of Money
3. Good Soldiers of Christ
4. All Scripture is God-breathed
5. The Coming of the Lord
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2
2
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Timothy 3:1 - 3:16
Timothy 6:3 - 6:21
Timothy 2:1 - 2:26
Timothy 3:10 - 4:8
Thess. 4:13 - 5:11
MEMORY VERSE
“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity, but a spirit of power,
of love and of self-discipline.”
2 Timothy 1:7
Question to Ponder:
What are some of the things that tend to distract you from doing the
things God wants you to do?
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I have read the passages for the week.
I have memorized the verse of the week.
THE WEEK OF JANUARY 17TH
The Apostles’ Teaching
1. The Most Excellent Way
2. A New Creation in Christ
3. A Living Hope
4. Faith and Works
5. Love One Another
1 Corinthians 13:1 - 13
2 Corinthians 4:1 - 6:2
1 Peter 1:1 - 2:12
James 1:1 - 2:26
1 John 3:11 - 4:21
MEMORY VERSE
“How great is the love the Father has lavished on us,
that we should be called children of God!”
I John 3:1
Question to Ponder:
What would you say are the marks or characteristics
of a true follower of Christ?
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I have read the passages for the week.
I have memorized the verse of the week.
THE WEEK OF JANUARY 24TH
The Revelation
1. A Voice and a Vision
2. Messages to the Churches
3. The Throne of Heaven
4. hallelujah!
5. The New Jerusalem
Revelation
Revelation
Revelation
Revelation
Revelation
1:1 - 1:20
2:1 - 3:22
4:1 - 7:17
19:1 - 20:15
21:1 - 22:21
MEMORY VERSE
“I am the Alpha and the Omega, the First and the Last,
the Beginning and the End.”
Revelation 22:13
Question to Ponder:
What do you learn about jesus in the first chapter of Revelation?
Does any of it surprise, confuse or upset you?
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I have read the passages for the week.
I have memorized the verse of the week.
A brand new season
of Men's Fraternity
begins Saturday,
September 19th at
7:30 a.m. with a
breakfast at 7:30 AM
in the FLC.! We'll
spend some time
reconnecting and
making plans for the
rest of the semester.!
The Leadership Team has some great plans for this fall
and would love all guys ages 18 and over to join us as we
pursue the dream of becoming better husbands and
fathers as we grow our relationship with God and each
other.
!
Saturday, September 26th - Dr. Joe Savage, author of
More of God, More of Me and inspirational speaker who
has influenced many in the National Football League in
their personal walk with Christ will be speaking.! Joe's
down to earth style and sense of humor is something you
will not want to miss.! (Joe is the brother of Phil Savage,
former Cleveland Browns General Manager - he has a few
stories to tell!)
!
Saturday, October 3rd - We begin a study featuring Andy
Stanley's I Want to Be Great!! What does greatness look
like and how do we get there.
For more information contact Brian Datillo at
440-989-2371.
WOMEN!!! Are you thirsty for the living
water that Jesus offers. Join us every
Saturday from 8:45 - 10:30 am starting
September 12.! We will be drawing
refreshment from the study of God’s Word
by going through Beth Moore's Breaking
Free Video series.!!Workbooks can be
purchased for $15 in the Narthex. For more
information contact Mary Schultz at
440-353-3154.
Friends Connections Small Group Ministry
God has always intended the Christian life to be lived out in the
context of community. Therefore, there are a number of small group
opportunities that provide you with a place to connect and build deeper
relationships with other Christians while growing in your relationship with
Jesus. If you are not involved in a Friends Connection Small Group, we
hope you will prayerfully consider joining one.
On the next page we have listed the Connection Small Groups. The
information is subject to change and new small groups will be forming.
Every small group has its own character. Some small groups will be a
better fit for you than others.
Please feel free to visit a small group or
contact one of the leaders directly. Don’t hesitate to interview by phone
several leaders before you make decision. For additional help in finding the
right small group call Pastor Rich at the church.
!
Connections Small Group Directory
- Darly & Cindy Archer
Randy & Chris Niemi
- Doug & Kathy Deutsch
- Mary Reed
- Phil & Phaidra Cox
- Karen Cuy
- Rich & Cindy Ellis
- Josh & Heather Foote
- Bill & Karla Gardner
- Ben & Leah Adams
- Glenn & Sue Goodman
- Shafayet & Jennifer Imams
- Tom & Cora Kaufhold
- Peter & Christy Krysinski
- Dan & Linda Lempke
- George & Nancy Lentz
- Gary & Nancy Franklin
- Dave & Cindy Millen
- Ed & Nancy Rote (full)
- Dave & Pat Saunders
- Mary Speck
- Chris & Marla Holmes
Thursdays
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Sundays 4-6
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Monday
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Thursday
Sunday 6:30 pm
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Sunday
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Wednesday Night Adult Discipleship
7 - 8:15 p.m. in the sanctuary
Beginning September 16th and throughout the “Get in the Game”
season, join Pastor Rich for a study of the E-100 passages assigned for
each week. Come and discover...
the central themes,
the deeper truths
and the significance of these passages
to entire biblical story of God’s love for His people.
This is a great opportunity to learn more about the Bible and God’s
faithfulness throughout history.
!
Adult Classes for the Fall
Sunday mornings in Room S4/5
9:15 am Bridges - Tiffany Kehoe (6 weeks beginning 9/13)
Come and learn about the Muslim culture and the bridges that exist for Christians to develop
relationships and connections with our Muslim friends.
9:15 am Go Fish - Gerry Freed (6 weeks beginning 10/25)
This is a DVD series by Andy Stanley that explores the issues of how we can share our faith with
others for the sake of the kingdom.
11:00 am Living Abundantly - Mary Reed (12 weeks beginning 9/13)
We live in uncertain economic times. We set ourselves up for disappointment when we put our
trust in the world. Yet, God calls us to an abundant life regardless of the economy. Mary Reed
from her years of experience teaching Crown Financial has developed a curriculum to help the
believer understand the abundant life to God desires for His children.
Stay tuned in for the Winter classes coming in December. If you would like to
teach or facilitate an Adult Class please contact Chris Reese at 440-235-7319.
I have faithfully completed the playbook by...
___ Bringing my Bible to Church
___ Reading my Bible & the E 100
passages
___ Studying my Bible with other
Christians
I am not just a fan. I am in the game to be a
COMPLETELY COMMITTED FOLLOWER OF JESUS.
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The Bible tells us that Jesus is preparing a great feast for us.
At the conclusion of E 100 everyone will be invited
to a Super Bowl celebration. Your faithfulness will be rewarded.
Details will be announced soon. So,save your playbook.
GET IN THE GAME
PRAY IT IN
READ IT THROUGH
LIVE IT OUT
PASS IT ON
NORTH OLMSTED EVANGELICAL FRIENDS CHURCH
5665 GREAT NORTHERN BLVD. NORTH OLMSTED, OH 44070
440-779-9484 & NOEFC.ORG