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Romans 16:26 -- (the purpose of the gospel)...to bring about the obedience of faith I can tend to get blown away with how simple the obedience of faith is, yet how incredibly powerful it is as well. The obedience of faith is simply believing that all God says is true and living our lives accordingly. When God says He wills and works in us for His good pleasure, we need only to believe it and press on in life seizing opportunities for Him to do just that. It truly is an amazing, simple, powerful, wonderful truth about the gospel! Praise God for bringing us to the obedience of faith through Jesus!
In the Grace of Christ,
Pastor Alan
Discussion Point
How have you seen God strengthen your faith lately?
Weekly Updates:
- We had a great Parenting Seminar last week. Thanks to all those who helped make it a success and praise to God for bringing the parents!
- Remember to help the parents understand what you have taught the children in their classes. This is very important.
Upcoming Events:
- Harvest Festival - Sunday, October 31st 6:00 - 8:00pm
- Evening of Thanks - Sunday, November 21st 4:00 - 7:00pm
- CM "Grateful Kids" Night - Wednesday, November 24th 7:00 - 8:30pm
Romans 15:5 -- May the God of endurance and encouragement grant you to live in such harmony with one another, in accord with Christ Jesus, Living in harmony with one another is not an easy thing to do...in fact it is extremely hard. I think Paul recognized this when he wrote this verse referencing the God of endurance and encouragement. Paul knew we would need endurance and encouragement to be successful at achieving harmony. After all, harmony is defined as a unity of different sounds that is pleasing to the ear. Harmony is so difficult because we tend to think other people should be like us, thus making our lives much easier. When this doesn't happen, we can tend to get frustrated and not harmonize our lives to the pleasure of our Father.
Verse 4 of the same chapter tells us that through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope. The Scriptures tell us of the promises of God. Which always remind me of how much it is not about me or this life on earth. When I am reminded of this, I am encouraged to seek harmony with my brothers and sisters in Christ and thus live a life pleasing to the Father.
In the Grace of Christ,
Pastor Alan
Discussion Point
Got any tips for living in harmony?
Weekly Updates:
- Remember to help the parents understand what you have taught the children in their classes. This is very important.
Upcoming Events:
- CM "Faith at Home" Seminar - Saturday, October 23rd 9:00-4:30pm
- CM Open House - Sunday, October 24th 1:30 - 3:00pm
- CM Orientation - Thursday, October 28th 6:30 - 8:00pm
- Harvest Festival - Sunday, October 31st 6:00 - 8:00pm
Luke 6:35 -- But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. As I read this last week, though many times before, it resonated with me just how difficult this is to do and how merciful our God is who doesn't just do this, but IS this. We serve a God who continually sends good things to those who hate Him and those who are ungrateful for all He does. Truly we serve a loving and kind God.
If our God gives good things to those who are His enemies and want nothing to do with Him, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him! (Luke 11:13) Ask the Father for an outpouring of His Spirit in your life, who will give us the ability to love our enemies as the Lord does.
In the Grace of Christ,
Pastor Alan
Discussion Point
What good things has the Father given you?
Weekly Updates:
- Remember to help the parents understand what you have taught the children in their classes. This is very important.
- Encourage parents to attend the "Faith at Home" seminar.
Upcoming Events:
- CM "Faith at Home" Seminar - Saturday, October 23rd 9:00-4:30pm
- CM Open House - Sunday, October 24th 1:30 - 3:00pm
- CM Orientation - Thursday, October 28th 6:30 - 8:00pm
- Harvest Festival - Sunday, October 31st 6:00 - 8:00pm
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