Philippines church feeds 1,000 children Taytay First Church of the Nazarene provided lunch for nearly 1,000 children.

Philippines church feeds 1,000 children Manila, Philippines Each Saturday, Taytay First Church of the Nazarene strives to have a special lunch for neighborhood children who might otherwise go without. This Christmas the church decided to take its lunch program to a new height by feeding and ministering to 1,000 children. Several weeks before Christmas, church members were challenged to become involved through giving and volunteering. "When we first arrived at the designated covered ball court in the middle of the barangay, there weren't very many people there," said Connie Aebischer, regional Nazarene Missions International coordinator. "Over a short period of time, the children began pouring in accompanied by their parents."

Philippines church feeds 1,000 children Youth from Taytay First Church's Generation Congregation joined with church members, Asia-Pacific Nazarene Theological Seminary students, barangay (neighborhood) government officials, and local Jollibee Restaurant employees to help facilitate the day's events. As the children were seated, the children's version of the JESUS film was shown in the local language. Eyes were riveted to the screen as the story of Jesus' ministry and death was portrayed. "I have been participating in showing of the JESUS film for many years," said Todd Aebischer, Asia-Pacific regional communications coordinator. "I am always moved by the incredible impact that this story has on the children. It is a story that never becomes old. It is a story of the greatest gift that anyone could ever receive at Christmas." While nearly 1,000 children were fed physical food, they were also served something so much greater: the story of the love of Christ, available to anyone who is willing to receive it. --Church of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific RegionChurch of the Nazarene Asia-Pacific Region

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7. The Great High Priest

Scripture Focus: Hebrews 4:14—5:10 6

7. The Great High Priest The Word to Live By: Unlike the other high priests, he does not need to offer sacrifices day after day, first for his own sins, and then for the sins of the people. He sacrificed for their sins once for all when he offered himself. —Hebrews 7:27 7

7. The Great High Priest What does it mean that Jesus was “tempted in every way, just as we are”? 8

7. The Great High Priest What does having Jesus as our High Priest have to do with receiving mercy? 9

7. The Great High Priest What must we do to fight temptation like Jesus did in the wilderness? 10

7. The Great High Priest What other things can help us successfully resist temptation? 11

7. The Great High Priest How does knowing that you can confidently approach God’s throne for help assist you in facing temptation? 12

7. The Great High Priest How does knowing that you can confidently approach God’s throne for help assist you in facing temptation? 13

7. The Great High Priest Why is it important to note that high priests are selected by God? What does this tell us about God? 14

7. The Great High Priest What do the directions in Leviticus reveal about the holiness of God? What do they reveal about the sinfulness of humanity? 15

7. The Great High Priest In what ways do the instructions in Leviticus 16 contrast with the way we enter into God’s presence now? 16

7. The Great High Priest How did God deal gently with you when you were “ignorant and going astray”? 17

7. The Great High Priest How can we maintain a sense of God’s holiness and greatness while still enjoying the freedom of confidently approaching His throne? 18

7. The Great High Priest What does it mean that Jesus is a priest in the order of Melchizedek? 19

7. The Great High Priest How does suffering inform the way Jesus treats us? How do we deserve to be treated by God? 20

7. The Great High Priest How does Jesus’ work as our High Priest reveal God’s mercy toward us as sinners? 21

7. The Great High Priest How do you picture the way God responds when you come to Him with your needs? 22

7. The Great High Priest When have you submitted to God and learned obedience by what you suffered? 23

7. The Great High Priest How has this impacted the way you view Jesus’ work to save us? 24