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Announcements;
*Lectio Divina journals are back
Lasting Change Haiti Stories
https://lastingchangehaiti.org/stories
“SIMPLE CHURCH” is our theme for this season of Grace and Peace Church. We are trying to simplify our setup and breakdown in order to lighten the demand on volunteers each week and focus on the core elements of what it means to gather and be the church.
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Lasting Change Haiti
Pray for Absolu and his leadership team as they serve.
Pray for the witness of love as they serve the community.
Pray for the small business loan to help Kecheline and that she is able to help others in the process.
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Weekly Bible Study Guide and Q’s connected to the sermon;
Spend time reframing what God says about your new identity this week.
What the Lord says about you;
• I am a valuable person. — Luke 12:6-7
• I can have a positive outlook on life, even if my circumstances are difficult. - Romans 5: 1-5
• I can have a healthy self-image because God made me. — Genesis 1:27
• I have the ability to love others unconditionally and accept them for who they are. — 1 Peter 4:8
• I can be sensitive and caring to others. — Philippians 2:3
• I can treat others fairly and unselfishly. — Micah 6:8
• I have many talents that I can use effectively. — Ephesians 2:10
• I am grateful for this opportunity to grow and become a better person. - 2 Peter 3:18
• I can forgive those who have wronged me. - Colossians 3:12-14; Ephesians 1: 3-9
• I can learn to be patient and sensitive to those who are not. - 1 Corinthians 13:4
• I can learn not to take myself so seriously. — Proverbs 17:22
• I can begin to see life with more hope because I have the power to change. - Ephesians 3:20
• I can be a competent, prepared and enthusiastic worker. - Colossians 3:23
• I can learn to be more open-minded and flexible. — Proverbs 14:30
• I can be more attentive to the needs of others. — Galatians 5:14
• I can be a confident and self-assured person because I know who lam. - Hebrews 4:16
• I don't have to be in control of my circumstances and other people because God is in control. — Jeremiah 32:17
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You broke my chains of sin and shame
And You covered me with Grace
You mend my life with Your Holy fire
You cover me with Grace
You are the Hand reaches out to save
And I am set free oh
I am set free oh
It is for freedom that I am set free
You broke my chains of sin and shame
And You covered me with Grace
And You mend my life with Your Holy fire
You cover me with Grace
You are the Hand reaches out to save
And I am set free oh
I am set free oh
It is for freedom that I am set free
And I am set free oh
I am set free oh
It is for freedom that I am set free
And yes, Lord, we are grateful for Your grace and for Your love
Yes Lord, we are grateful for Your grace and for Your love
Yes Lord we are grateful for Your grace and for Your love
Yes we are grateful for Your grace and for Your love
Cause You are the Hand that reaches out to save
I am set free oh
I am set free oh
It is for freedom that I am set free, Lord
Who breaks the power of sin and darkness?
Whose love is mighty and so much stronger?
The King of glory, the King above all kings
Who shakes the whole earth with holy thunder?
And leaves us breathless in awe and wonder?
The King of glory, the King above all kings
This is amazing grace
This is unfailing love
That You would take my place
That You would bear my cross
You laid down Your life
That I would be set free
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
All that You've done for me
Who brings our chaos back into order?
Who makes the orphans a son and daughter?
The King of glory, the King of glory
Who rules the nations with truth and justice
Shines like the sun in all of its brilliance
The King of glory, the King above all kings
This is amazing grace
This is unfailing love
That You would take my place
That You would bear my cross
You laid down Your life
That I would be set free
Oh, Jesus, I sing for
All that You've done for me
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy is the King who conquered the grave
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy is the King who conquered the grave
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy is the King who conquered the grave
Worthy is the Lamb who was slain
Worthy, worthy, worthy
Worthy of every song we could ever sing
Worthy of all the praise we could ever bring
Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
We live for You, oh, we live for You
Jesus, the Name above every other name
Jesus, the only One who could ever save
Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
We live for You, we live for You
Holy, there is no one like You
There is none beside You
Open up my eyes in wonder
And show me who You are
And fill me with Your heart
And lead me in Your love to those around me
Jesus, the Name above every other name
Jesus, the only One who could ever save
Worthy of every breath we could ever breathe
We live for You, oh, we live for You
Holy, there is no one like You
There is none beside You
Open up my eyes in wonder
And show me who You are
And fill me with Your heart
And lead me in Your love to those around me
And I will build my life upon Your love
It is a firm foundation
And I will put my trust in You alone
And I will not be shaken
And I will build my life upon Your love
It is a firm foundation
And I will put my trust in You alone
And I will not be shaken
SERMON NOTES & RESOURCES
We typically preach through the LECTIONARY READINGS — To gain further reading click here https://wordtoworship.com/lectionary/acna
Core values; Upward/Inward/Outward Focused
What are you thankful for this past week?
STUDY by; Pastor Nate
“Stay Awake”
Mark 13:32-37
The Day and Hour Unknown
“But concerning that day or that hour, no one knows, not even the angels in heaven, nor the Son, but only the Father. 33 Be on guard, keep awake. For you do not know when the time will come. 34 It is like a man going on a journey, when he leaves home and puts his servants in charge, each with his work, and commands the doorkeeper to stay awake. 35 Therefore stay awake—for you do not know when the master of the house will come, in the evening, or at midnight, or when the rooster crows, or in the morning— 36 lest he come suddenly and find you asleep. 37 And what I say to you I say to all: Stay awake.”
Eschatology - Study of last things or end things
Have you ever house sat for someone?
Revelation 21:1-5 God says I am making ALL things new!
Then I saw “a new heaven and a new earth,”for the first heaven and the first earth had passed away, and there was no longer any sea. I saw the Holy City, the new Jerusalem, coming down out of heaven from God, prepared as a bride beautifully dressed for her husband. And I heard a loud voice from the throne saying, “Look! God’s dwelling place is now among the people, and he will dwell with them. They will be his people, and God himself will be with them and be their God. ‘He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death’ or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has passed away.” He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!”
The grace and the peace of God will be fully present around those who abide.
VS 26 “In those days… the Son of Man will arrive with great power and glory”
There will always be empires and oppressive structures or people in our world that rob us from freedom and life to the full.
https://bibleproject.com/explore/video/daniel/
2 Peter 3:13 says, "But according to His promise we are looking for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells.”
He who was seated on the throne said, “I am making everything new!”
ACTION STEP
Stay awake to what God is doing to make ALL THINGS NEW.
What can practices or disciplines can you incorporate to “stay awake?”
Sign up to connect with a small group for the next 4 weeks (END 2ND week in NOVEMBER)
Number one task of a Christ follower; Stay in that rhythm of receiving nourishment. A tree doesn’t work to receive but we choose what soil and if it’s near water source or in the care of a constant gardener.
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