STANDING STONE BIBLE
WEEKLY
October 16, 2023
A Point from pastor
This week is our fall Missions Conference. Michael Cohen with Chosen People Ministries is speaking. Mike is a missionary to the Jews in Los Angeles. L.A. has the second largest concentration of Jews in the United States (700k). We had no inclination when we originally decided to bring him in that there would be a war in Israel. He'll give us some unique perspectives and insights on this conflict through his background and connections.
Join us Saturday night at 7pm. Mike will also be sharing during the Sunday school hour at 8:45 am; even if you do not normally come to SS, you will want to join us this week. Finally, he will be sharing during our worship service Sunday morning.
Join us as we hear of this important ministry.
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Thank you SSB. None of us as pastors are huge fans of "Pastor Appreciation Month." We are really just wanting to be diligent to the work God has called us. Yet, you take the time and even give of your resources to bless us at this time. Thank you for doing so Sunday morning. I was greatly blessed and I thank you! We are each appreciative in your greatly blessing us... in the many ways you do so. Again, thanks.
Join us Saturday night at 7pm. Mike will also be sharing during the Sunday school hour at 8:45 am; even if you do not normally come to SS, you will want to join us this week. Finally, he will be sharing during our worship service Sunday morning.
Join us as we hear of this important ministry.
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Thank you SSB. None of us as pastors are huge fans of "Pastor Appreciation Month." We are really just wanting to be diligent to the work God has called us. Yet, you take the time and even give of your resources to bless us at this time. Thank you for doing so Sunday morning. I was greatly blessed and I thank you! We are each appreciative in your greatly blessing us... in the many ways you do so. Again, thanks.
THIS WEEK
Here are the highlights of classes and events THIS week
WICK - This ladies' apologetics study is tonight at 7pm.
LIGHThouse Girls' Bible Study - This Bible study is for youth girls (6th - 12th grade) and meets Tuesday night at 6:45pm.
Missions Conference - Saturday night at 7pm, Sunday morning at 8:45, and during our worship service at 10am is our fall missions conference. Missionary Michael Cohen will be sharing.
Men's Breakfast - Saturday morning at 7:30 am is the monthly Men's Breakfast. MEN: join us for a manly meal and a manly talk! For those interested, there is a men's study (LG i) at 6:30 prior to this.
LIGHThouse Girls' Bible Study - This Bible study is for youth girls (6th - 12th grade) and meets Tuesday night at 6:45pm.
Missions Conference - Saturday night at 7pm, Sunday morning at 8:45, and during our worship service at 10am is our fall missions conference. Missionary Michael Cohen will be sharing.
Men's Breakfast - Saturday morning at 7:30 am is the monthly Men's Breakfast. MEN: join us for a manly meal and a manly talk! For those interested, there is a men's study (LG i) at 6:30 prior to this.
upcoming events
Make note of the classes and events available in the near future
Women's Bonfire - Friday, October 27th is a ladies bonfire with s'mores, singing, and a devotional. This will be at Liz Nelson's property. Gals, plan on coming!
LH Boys Hangout - The youth boys (6-12th grade) will be hanging out on Saturday night, October 28th (beginning at 6:30pm).
Essential Church Movie Showing - Friday, November 17th, we will show "The Essential Church." This documentary explores the struggle between Church and government throughout history. You may view a trailer here.
LH Boys Hangout - The youth boys (6-12th grade) will be hanging out on Saturday night, October 28th (beginning at 6:30pm).
Essential Church Movie Showing - Friday, November 17th, we will show "The Essential Church." This documentary explores the struggle between Church and government throughout history. You may view a trailer here.
the Lord's day
Pastor Tim opened reading from Psalm 132 and considering the war in Israel and God's concern for them. Kyle Lane gave an elder update including a gift and expression of appreciation to the elders (Thanks!).
The message gave us the third proof from 1 John 5 of being born again: overcoming the world. The world is full of corruption and death. Our faith gives us victory. We have victory over temptations & sin, victory over fear & hopelessness, victory over Satan, victory over judgment, and victory over death. Our faith overcomes the world through:
- By receiving & believing what God says about the world.
- By obeying God
- By becoming more grounded in God's kingdom and our eternal satisfaction
- Through our intimacy with Christ.
God has not let us go... He gives us the victory. It's already an accomplished fact.
The message gave us the third proof from 1 John 5 of being born again: overcoming the world. The world is full of corruption and death. Our faith gives us victory. We have victory over temptations & sin, victory over fear & hopelessness, victory over Satan, victory over judgment, and victory over death. Our faith overcomes the world through:
- By receiving & believing what God says about the world.
- By obeying God
- By becoming more grounded in God's kingdom and our eternal satisfaction
- Through our intimacy with Christ.
God has not let us go... He gives us the victory. It's already an accomplished fact.
Are we to continue in sin that grace may abound? - Romans 6:1-14
In Romans 6, Paul explains that, although sin was flourishing, grace had flourished even more. He then asks, “Should we continue in sin that grace may abound?” In other words we will get so much more grace because of so much more sin. The answer to the question is “certainly not!” Because of grace, sin should be dead. Because of grace, we are a resurrected people. Resurrection comes after death. We must be crucified to be resurrected. Our old self is dead. Or it should be. We must willingly still die to self. Thus Galatians 2:20 says “I am crucified with Christ…” We don’t willingly want to die. Thus, we must be crucified. Our old self must be put to death and it must be done violently, with force. Show no mercy to sin. Let it die on the cross… and keep it on the cross. God’s grace wins because Jesus won!
Prayer Prods
1. Kathy Pieper and Kathy Page facing surgeries this week.
2. Mary Scott to cemetery near Des Moines Saturday to lay Danna to rest.
3. Barney, Sue P, Janet B, Cary M, and Shelley H continued recovery.
4. Holly's mom and Magill's daughter - cancer treatments these days
5. Joanie B - surgery on 25th.
6. Rhonda's mom in care home recovering from broken hip
7. McFarlings - upcoming court appt
9. Ashland Bible Church
10. This week's Missions Conference
2. Mary Scott to cemetery near Des Moines Saturday to lay Danna to rest.
3. Barney, Sue P, Janet B, Cary M, and Shelley H continued recovery.
4. Holly's mom and Magill's daughter - cancer treatments these days
5. Joanie B - surgery on 25th.
6. Rhonda's mom in care home recovering from broken hip
7. McFarlings - upcoming court appt
9. Ashland Bible Church
10. This week's Missions Conference
