Paul Stephen 11-11-11 the time it’s now The words from Mark just kind of jump off the page We’re glad you’re here Offering Next week it’s Watoto Pretty packed, so be sure to arrive early for seating We can’t all go to Africa Great way to get a feel and a look at Africa Paul This is THE Becki Ryan Jon Great segue Story about a woman who could sing that song 4 years ago we went over this story, but I think it’s important to revisit Elkinah is married 1 Samuel 1:3-28 We’re supposed to pray and then things get better No means no and there’s nothing on the other side … There isn’t a person in this room who doesn’t have inadequacies Why do we love underdogs in movies? … If you build your life on your kids, your expectations will crush them … Peninah isn’t satisfied/pursued either, … Continue reading →

Paul (Lindy) Announcements VBS July 13,15,17 9am-12pm Paul I will learn to love / I will learn to believe You Guest Speaker: Mick Wilson, Jon’s brother-in-law Suffering part 2 Liver tumors benign, ovary lesions benign Rapids will come, suffering will happen Do we have the ability to look ahead and think clearly as they hit? Isaiah 43:2 If you get thrown, here’s how to survive Fire on you is not fun 1 Peter 4:12 Refining fire Pure metal and dross (what burns off) Exposes idols, false trusts 1 Peter 1 Three things Look back, forward and into Standing meetings are quick meetings Suffering can increase your faith Faith proved genuine Look back at Shadrach Daniel 13 Son of God walking “His love held out, and He resolved even then, in the midst of His agony, to yield Himself up to the will of God, and to take the cup and … Continue reading →

Paul (hymn) Announcements Grace spoke on Wed Living a life with purpose gives even our pain a purpose Laying on of hands for those with some purposeless pain Sept 25,6,7th next men’s ministry This sat Men’s Ministry Kick-off Jon Luke 5:1-11 Rabbi’s traditionally taught sitting down while everyone else stood Commercial fishermen caught during the evening then clean the nets and calculate the catch during the day It’s about following Jesus’ call Master means one with authority Not rabbi, not teacher Peter is a pro No fish when sun is at it’s highest point Trusted Jesus’ miracles 8 – fell at His feet 10 – catch -> rescue Enter into people’s lives and rescue them It’s going to be messy John 15:16 I chose you because I believe you can be a redemptive prescense. In the world There’s always a but when describing people But Jesus always overlooked flaws and … Continue reading →

Paul (dance) Medley Jon 1 Samuel 1:1-11 Constant theme of barren women Elkinah bestowed more gifts on barren wife Hannah than fertile wife Peninnah Irritate – annoyed, bothered, pissed off Hebrew: To thunder and roar with deep agony Can’t even eat food Barren women were viewed as less than Couldn’t contribute to culture Double portion meant more love, giving barren wife support Build your life on the fact that I love you more than Peninnah Hannah rose – made a desicion, moved into action Goes into prayer What kind of prayer soothes agony? 1 Sam 1:11-15 Lips move, no words – must be drunk Pouring out her soul before the Lord Pouring her heart into God’s reality What do my deepest prolems look like compared with God’s blessing? Bares her soul Your heart, problems, pain melt in God’s glory Identifies God’s attributes No razor shall touch his head Everything on … Continue reading →