STANDING STONE BIBLE
WEEKLY
Monday, October 13, 2025
A Point from pastor
I've been hearing a lot of patriotic songs lately. Could just be that For the Master rehearses at SSB and they are doing some patriotic concerts (Veteran's Day is 11/11). Yep, that's probably it! I am blessed to get a sneak preview (perhaps better to say a "sneak prehear").
For the Master will be ministering at Standing Stone Bible on Sunday Evening, November 9th. Make a note so you come. You might also want to invite friends, family, maybe neighbors. Who is that veteran you know that you've never talked to about Jesus? We can't make this much easier for you to share the gospel than to invite those vets to a patriotic concert with our own quartet. And they'll hear the gospel. Sweet!
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Still wondering who might be interested: Would you and your family host our missionary couple, Tom and Robin, for dinner early Friday evening or possibly at some time during the day on Saturday (we have Sunday afternoon covered). There may also be some time if you would want to hang out with them in the morning on Saturday. I had a thought of possibly a family that might want to take them to the zoo for a few hours. Depending on how the event Saturday is placed with the Husker schedule (we should know soon), you might take some hangout time Saturday during the day, a lunch Saturday, or dinner Friday night (back at the church by 6:30pm). Note: when Tom and I visited about possibly renting a vehicle while they were here, his response was "we don't need one ... if we can hang out with more people when we aren't speaking, we love that opportunity."
For the Master will be ministering at Standing Stone Bible on Sunday Evening, November 9th. Make a note so you come. You might also want to invite friends, family, maybe neighbors. Who is that veteran you know that you've never talked to about Jesus? We can't make this much easier for you to share the gospel than to invite those vets to a patriotic concert with our own quartet. And they'll hear the gospel. Sweet!
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Still wondering who might be interested: Would you and your family host our missionary couple, Tom and Robin, for dinner early Friday evening or possibly at some time during the day on Saturday (we have Sunday afternoon covered). There may also be some time if you would want to hang out with them in the morning on Saturday. I had a thought of possibly a family that might want to take them to the zoo for a few hours. Depending on how the event Saturday is placed with the Husker schedule (we should know soon), you might take some hangout time Saturday during the day, a lunch Saturday, or dinner Friday night (back at the church by 6:30pm). Note: when Tom and I visited about possibly renting a vehicle while they were here, his response was "we don't need one ... if we can hang out with more people when we aren't speaking, we love that opportunity."
Tom & Robin Wilson and family
THIS WEEK
Here are the highlights of classes and events THIS week
Men's Breakfast - This Saturday (men) . . . . join us at SSB for a men's breakfast at 7:30am. This will be followed by a time of encouragement and help. For those interested, we also have a men's Bible study before this at 6:30am.
Foundations of the Faith - The 12-week study of the "elementary" doctrines that we should all firmly grasp continues this Saturday (9 to 10:30am). This week is about "laying on of hands" (part 1). What is that all about? "Elementary doctrine" according to Hebrews 6 . . . but do we get it? Join us.
Life Groups - We have several life groups that meet - most twice a month. This is where we, the SSB church gather in smaller units to pray, study God's Word and live life together. If you are not in a Life Group, you need to be. We can help you find the best one to plug into.
Foundations of the Faith - The 12-week study of the "elementary" doctrines that we should all firmly grasp continues this Saturday (9 to 10:30am). This week is about "laying on of hands" (part 1). What is that all about? "Elementary doctrine" according to Hebrews 6 . . . but do we get it? Join us.
Life Groups - We have several life groups that meet - most twice a month. This is where we, the SSB church gather in smaller units to pray, study God's Word and live life together. If you are not in a Life Group, you need to be. We can help you find the best one to plug into.
upcoming events
Make note of the classes and events available in the near future
The Living Room - Friday night, October 24th is The Living Room at Turtle Doves in Gretna - 6:30 to 9:30pm. This Music, Coffeehouse, Game night will coincide with the missions conference. Our missionary couple will drop by the coffeehouse after the Friday session to visit with you.
Missions Conference - October 24-26
>Friday<
Extended Missionary Conference... Mike Cohen will be at Ashland Bible Church the week after our missions conference. We are planning to have him at SSB for a special teaching on Saturday, 11/1 (time tbd).
For the Master -Next at Lakeside, November 4th at 3:30pm. Also, mark your calendar for a special patriotic event at SSB on 11/9 @ 7pm.
Missions Conference - October 24-26
>Friday<
- 6:30pm, hear their story of becoming missionaries
- 7:35pm, hang out with Tom & Robin at "The Living Room" coffee house (Turtle Doves in Gretna)
- 5:30pm, hear about the problem of lostness in the world
- 6:15pm, dinner break @ SSB
- 6:55pm, solving lostness (Vietnam & Bangladesh)
- 8:45am, SS hour - Pakistan & Extreme Team
- 10:00am, a final missions story
Extended Missionary Conference... Mike Cohen will be at Ashland Bible Church the week after our missions conference. We are planning to have him at SSB for a special teaching on Saturday, 11/1 (time tbd).
For the Master -Next at Lakeside, November 4th at 3:30pm. Also, mark your calendar for a special patriotic event at SSB on 11/9 @ 7pm.
the Lord's day
We spoke much of sharing the gospel. Pastor Tim opened us with a call to minister to this lost world. We watched a video about sharing the gospel as missionaries (some are called to "go). Ron Miller then shared about our call to "go" locally. We evangelize our neighbors, loved ones, those in public. Ron suggested we hand out tracts highlighting the history of Thanksgiving while also sharing the thing we can be most thankful for (faith in Jesus!). We have more tracts available if you need some.
Drawing from Jude’s urgent warning about “the last time,” the message challenged us to live with gospel urgency and discernment. We contrasted true faith and false faith using the illustration of two hands—one representing those who love Christ, Scripture, holiness, God’s people, and His return; the other representing those who love self, lies, sin, division, and the world. Believers are reminded that time is short and that we must “snatch others from the fire,” boldly sharing the gospel in everyday encounters. Jude’s words call the church not only to contend for the faith but also to examine whether they truly possess it. We finished with an appeal to those outside of true faith to respond to God’s loving call, step into His keeping grace, and be transformed by His salvation.
Drawing from Jude’s urgent warning about “the last time,” the message challenged us to live with gospel urgency and discernment. We contrasted true faith and false faith using the illustration of two hands—one representing those who love Christ, Scripture, holiness, God’s people, and His return; the other representing those who love self, lies, sin, division, and the world. Believers are reminded that time is short and that we must “snatch others from the fire,” boldly sharing the gospel in everyday encounters. Jude’s words call the church not only to contend for the faith but also to examine whether they truly possess it. We finished with an appeal to those outside of true faith to respond to God’s loving call, step into His keeping grace, and be transformed by His salvation.
Prayer Prods
- Missions Conference, Tom's trip to India, and their time blessings us
- Abby M's sister-in-law (Deb) recovering from mini-stroke
- Sutton - new grandson Solomon (their daughter Bri doing well)
- Tami N's immune system
- Katie Y's foot recovery
- Israel peace plan - hostages being released
