10/1/20

Welcome to October!  There was a time I wasn't too sure we'd make it here.  But here we are and I'm thankful to God for yet again showing His faithfulness to us.  There's just a few things to remind or inform you about as we continue to ease back into some regular activities and events.

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Coming up...

• New Podcast coming out later today.  In fact, as soon as I finish this update we'll head over and record it.  Today's episode is all about OLD PEOPLE.  It should be pretty good.  You can find the podcast on the front page of our website or most podcast players.
• Frisbee in the Fall - October 18th.  We had a great crowd last month and hope to have even more in a few weeks. Everyone is invited, even you "old people."  So plan to grab lunch after church and then meet us at the Central Middle football field.
• Truck Stop Ministry - October 24th.  An awesome way to give back to those who provide for us in so many ways.  This is a great encouragement and ministry to these men and women.  Email Chris or Andrew if you plan to come.
• Rock Lab - October 24th.  This is a night where we dive deep into the Word.  We learn how we can better read and understand the Bible.  We'll spend out time together by looking at I and II Samuel.  This will be from 6-8pm.  The plan for the year is to have 6 of these a year.  All in an effort to help students become students of the Word as they seek to hide God's Word in their hearts.
• REFUEL - Our winter retreat will be here before you know it.  For more information or to register, please visit THIS PAGE.
• Sunday School - October 25th - We begin in person Sunday School soon....start making plans.
• SUNDAY NIGHTS - We begin THIS WEEK meeting together again for our PM Service.  This week we have the amazing opportunity to ordain 2 of our own.  Andrew and Jacob will be ordained into ministry this Sunday night.  I pray you'll come out and support these 2 young men as they "officially" begin their life in ministry.  

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Last night - FAITHFUL

Last night we began a new series called FAITHFUL.  Faithful is a journey through the book of Samuel.  Our hope is to trace out the promise of hope God gave to us in Genesis 3:15.  The question of HOW will be big in this series.  How did God show His faithfulness to His creation?  How did God work out this promise of hope?  We know the story of King David is a big part of this plan.  We know the thread of the offspring is a big part of the Bible.  It is THE part of the Bible that ultimately finds it's home in JESUS.   But for now, in Samuel, how does God work this out?  I'm excited about the big picture students will get this year!

As we better understand the big picture of the Bible we also understand the intricate details of our lives.  You see, as we see God weaving this thread of hope through the Bible we're able to gain confidence and trust in a God who is also ever present in our situations.  Samuel presents many sticky situations, seemingly hopeless situations that we can relate to in our lives.  Maybe not a physical giant.....maybe not a lack of the Word in our lives....maybe not the fact that we're barren.  But you know we face some hopeless situations.  Adam and Eve left creation in disarray, in a seemingly hopeless situation.  But how did God respond?  With a promise of hope.  From the beginning until now, in the midst of an ever changing climate, God Is Faithful!

Last night we began this story in Samuel and then brought it home to us.
The sermon transcript is available below as well as the video of the night.

​We had many out due to school activities and other things but we are so thankful for the many who joined us in person....that's been such an encouragement to me.  Not the number per-say, but the fact that we can be together again!

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