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 at Draper Park Christian Church

April 27, 28, and 29, 2012

Friday-7:00pm

Saturday-9:00am

Sunday-9:30am, 10:45am & 6:00pm

designed for church leaders – open to the public 

admission is FREE – love offering will be taken

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Recent events, viewed through the entire lens of the inspired quotes and context which make up God’s inerrant Word, have reminded me that they do. Jerusalem’s stones. Move me to pity. That is, I care about modern-day Israel. In short, I am a Zionist.

My heart is tied to the literal city, and people, of Jerusalem in 2011.

That word “Zionist” is incendiary.  Its implications are politically charged.  However, I have increasingly come to see that there is no avoiding its use. I embrace it. The physical existence of an Israeli nation, on the geographic territory promised to Abraham, Isaac and Jacob, is a kind of real-world referendum on the promises of God.    Israel and the Jews today are a test for the world.    Your attitude toward today’s Israel, her people, her borders, her boundaries, her security, is a reflection on your world-view.

American presidents since our founding have been judged by this test, but never more so than since 1948.   Does our Chief Executive view Israel through a foreign policy lens based on secular, man-made history that rejects the Bible?  If he does, he will attempt to steer MidEast policy on that basis, using modern words like “Palestinian”, “Occupier”, and “Right of Return”.

If, on the other hand, our elected leaders have their Biblical lens in place, they will understand the history of the Middle East entirely differently.  This in turn will impact their policy decisions;  more importantly, however, it will raise the question starkly and clearly for believers, “In what other arenas do they reject the Scripture?” 

The same Word which tells me the Lord Jesus died for my sins, and that if I am faithful to the end in confessing Him as Lord and Savior I will lay hold of eternal life by Grace through Faith, also tells me that the God the Father “will arise and have compassion on Zion…her stones are dear to your servants; her very dust moves them to pity.” (Psalm 102:13-14)

Jerusalem’s very stones are dear to God’s true servants!   Zion’s very dust moves God’s true servants to pity! 

Meanwhile, those who are not God’s servants will be moved to a fanatical, bizarre hatred toward Jerusalem, a hatred which goes far beyond the ostensible issues of “equality” and “justice” and “advocacy” for those “oppressed” by Israel.   I do not believe a believer in Christ can fail to be moved to defend Israel—the safest place, ironically, in the entire Middle East for Palestinians. 

In my opinion, God has literally set up Zion as a test for Christians and for those who are not.  For the latter, if you see Jerusalem today with a Biblical lens, you are “not far from the kingdom of heaven”.  Keep seeking truth in God’s Word.  For the former, I believe Christians who refuse to see Jerusalem through a biblical lens are darkening their biblical vision in other areas of life.

That’s why in all Biblical ways and in full Biblical context, I am a modern-day, New Testament Zionist.  I hope you are too.

Christian Church

Mother’s Day Out is both a Christian outreach to Draper Park and our community. The purpose of our ministry is to: 

BUILD GOD’S KINGDOM….ONE CHILD AT A TIME.

We provide a loving and safe Christian environment for your child. We are interested in the spiritual and educational development of the children in our care. We provide a daily planned curriculum which includes Bible Stories, structure and active play time, and school readiness skills.

Mission Statement
Our Mother’s Day Out Ministry exists to:
BUILD a bridge to connect the children of our community with the love of Christ. 
UNITE  them with other believers by building Christ like relationships.  
INSPIRE them to imitate Jesus in all they do. 
TEACH them to love Jesus with all their hearts. 
DEMONSTRATE His love to others.

A Day At MDO
In the course of the school day the following activities will be included.
Arrival — Child selects activities at one of the learning centers.
Clean Up — Children help teachers put away toys and supplies.
Circle Time — Flag Salute, music, story and share time.
Craft/Activity — make crafts or pre-school activity paper.
Outdoor/Indoor Time – Outside play equipment or indoor gym time.
Snacks — A snack is provided each day.
Chapel – The children attend Chapel once a week.  They learn Bible songs and Bible lessons from the ministers of the church.
Lunch — The children have fun eating their lunches with each other.
Rest Time — Soft music is playing as the children rest.
Departure Time – The children are excited to show Mom and Dad their papers and crafts.
Additional Activities -  Firemen and policeman visits, classroom cooking, parties, Easter egg hunt, group pictures, Spring program, 3 & 4 year old graduation and so many more fun things!!!

Ages
We accept children 1 year old through 4 year old. We have 2 teachers in each class.

Days and Times
Tues., Weds, and Thurs.
9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

School Year Calendar
We follow the same calendar as the Moore Public Schools with a few exceptions.  Our opening date is later than that of Moore Schools and our closing date is earlier. We provide a monthly calendar with themes and activities for the month.

Tuition and Fees (*Please confirm current prices with MDO Director)
1 Day a Week -$65/per month
2 Days a Week- $115/per month
3 Days a Week – $165/per month
Supply Fee (per semester) – $20 

The Ministry System at Draper Park Christian Church is our vehicle for growth.  The Ministry System seeks to involve every member in a ministry.  It is our desire to see each believer discover their spiritual gifts and use those gifts in ministry.  By design then, the Ministry System provides a place for members to serve and exercise the use of their spiritual gifts.  Ministries are led by ministry leaders with a ministry team, each made up of several members from the congregation. 

The Biblical model for this comes from the Ephesians’ 4 church. 
Who:     God has called you to be His people. (vs. 1) 
What:    Christ gave each one of us a special gift. (vs. 7) 
Why:     Christ gave those gifts to prepare God’s Holy people for the work of serving. (vs. 12)
When:    Each part does its own work. (vs. 16) 
Results:  This makes the whole body grow and be strong with love. (vs. 16) 

We believe that God has given every one of his children special gifts and talents that can be used to help further His kingdom.  God expects our giftedness should make a difference in the church and community.  It is our prayer that every DPCC member will prayerfully select and make a commitment to serve on a ministry.   I Corinthians 12:4-6.  Ask the Lord to guide you in discovering and committing the abilities and talents He has invested in you to minister to others.  Check this website for more information about the  different ministry opportunities available through DPCC.