STANDING STONE BIBLE
WEEKLY
November 13, 2023
A Point from pastor
"It's good to be home." You have felt that and even said that after an extended time away. It speaks to a longing of every Christian's heart to be able to eventually, finally say those words as we step into the presence of our great and glorious God in the mansion that will be our new home. It is good to be home.
Thank you, SSB Family, for allowing me time away - this last week with Whitney... pretty much soaking up REST. Ask me sometime and I'll share a few takeaways (some of my Top Ten list) and thoughts on this trip. It is good to be home.
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Thank you to Ron Anderson, Steve Bothwell, Garrett Wirges, Ivan Zieg and Emily Zieg for their work and time on putting the narthex coffee station together.
This Friday is a popcorn event - we will watch a movie that has drama and intrigue... and is biographical. You'll be encouraged but also challenged to continue to stand strong for our country and, most importantly, for our Lord Jesus Christ!
We look forward this coming Sunday to our annual "nom com" meeting as SSB members need to select two that will serve on the nominating committee. "The two elected members to the Nominating Committee shall be elected by ballot from at least four member nominees respectively." The elders will choose another two. This committee will then work to find willing and qualified nominees for the eldership.
Finally, next Wednesday evening is a Thanksgiving special at 7pm. If you take the time to study "thanksgiving" in Scripture, you might notice that we probably all fall sadly short. Let us recommit to "magnify Him with thanksgiving" (Ps. 69:30) - may this event help you to focus that way.
Thank you, SSB Family, for allowing me time away - this last week with Whitney... pretty much soaking up REST. Ask me sometime and I'll share a few takeaways (some of my Top Ten list) and thoughts on this trip. It is good to be home.
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Thank you to Ron Anderson, Steve Bothwell, Garrett Wirges, Ivan Zieg and Emily Zieg for their work and time on putting the narthex coffee station together.
This Friday is a popcorn event - we will watch a movie that has drama and intrigue... and is biographical. You'll be encouraged but also challenged to continue to stand strong for our country and, most importantly, for our Lord Jesus Christ!
We look forward this coming Sunday to our annual "nom com" meeting as SSB members need to select two that will serve on the nominating committee. "The two elected members to the Nominating Committee shall be elected by ballot from at least four member nominees respectively." The elders will choose another two. This committee will then work to find willing and qualified nominees for the eldership.
Finally, next Wednesday evening is a Thanksgiving special at 7pm. If you take the time to study "thanksgiving" in Scripture, you might notice that we probably all fall sadly short. Let us recommit to "magnify Him with thanksgiving" (Ps. 69:30) - may this event help you to focus that way.
THIS WEEK
Here are the highlights of classes and events THIS week
Four the Master - Our quartet ministering today @ 3pm (Heritage Ridge in Bellevue) and Friday @ 3pm (The Landing in Lincoln).... Here is the full schedule with details.
Men's Breakfast - Saturday morning at 7:30am is the monthly men's breakfast with a special speaker /presentation. Prior to this, 6:30am is a Bible Study you can attend as well. Join us men!
Church Movie Showing - This Friday is a popcorn & movie event. We will watch "The Essential Church," a documentary that explores the struggle between Church and government throughout history - noting the recent 2020 shut-downs. You may view a trailer here. Parents, note that this is rated PG-13.
Membership Meeting - Sunday evening, November 19, at 6pm is the annual "Nom Com" meeting. We need to vote for two members on the 2024 Nominating Committee. That group will assist in putting together a group of elder candidates to vote on in February.
Cantata Rehearsals - Rehearsals continue for the December 17th Christmas cantata. Practices are mostly on Sundays after the worship service (11:30am).
Men's Breakfast - Saturday morning at 7:30am is the monthly men's breakfast with a special speaker /presentation. Prior to this, 6:30am is a Bible Study you can attend as well. Join us men!
Church Movie Showing - This Friday is a popcorn & movie event. We will watch "The Essential Church," a documentary that explores the struggle between Church and government throughout history - noting the recent 2020 shut-downs. You may view a trailer here. Parents, note that this is rated PG-13.
Membership Meeting - Sunday evening, November 19, at 6pm is the annual "Nom Com" meeting. We need to vote for two members on the 2024 Nominating Committee. That group will assist in putting together a group of elder candidates to vote on in February.
Cantata Rehearsals - Rehearsals continue for the December 17th Christmas cantata. Practices are mostly on Sundays after the worship service (11:30am).
upcoming events
Make note of the classes and events available in the near future
Thanksgiving Special - Wednesday, November 22nd is a special Thanksgiving service at 7pm in the sanctuary.
the Lord's day
We opened considering the veterans that have served us in the past. We thank God for the freedom we have in the US of A but also recognize that it has been built and maintained by great sacrifice - thank you men and women!
We welcomed new members - Matt and Holly Sutton. We encouraged them to serve and ask SSB to get to know them so as to serve them better.
Al Douglas brought the message sharing about valley days and mountaintop days. Then, the other 363 days. In this world, we are pilgrims ... and nothing in it will satisfy us. 2 Pet. 1:3, "as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue..." It is by God's divine power that we are saved, that we have strength to get through those valleys. Live a life with God - in His kingdom - while you are here in this desert. He'll be your sustenance and guide.
We welcomed new members - Matt and Holly Sutton. We encouraged them to serve and ask SSB to get to know them so as to serve them better.
Al Douglas brought the message sharing about valley days and mountaintop days. Then, the other 363 days. In this world, we are pilgrims ... and nothing in it will satisfy us. 2 Pet. 1:3, "as His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue..." It is by God's divine power that we are saved, that we have strength to get through those valleys. Live a life with God - in His kingdom - while you are here in this desert. He'll be your sustenance and guide.
Prayer Prods
1. Buffy's mom collapsed at work and taken to hospital this morning
2. Kathy Pieper still recovering - at home, weakened.
3. Virginia B still recovering from stroke
4. Janet B with leg pain possibly leading to surgery
5. McFarling family - court struggles
6. Peggy O, Pattie Z, Joe R, Jessica M & others with cancer
7. Ashland Bible Church
8. Our veterans, including those who have lost one and others that struggle with PTSD
9. Jimmy & Alice on the days ahead after move
10. Israel's war
2. Kathy Pieper still recovering - at home, weakened.
3. Virginia B still recovering from stroke
4. Janet B with leg pain possibly leading to surgery
5. McFarling family - court struggles
6. Peggy O, Pattie Z, Joe R, Jessica M & others with cancer
7. Ashland Bible Church
8. Our veterans, including those who have lost one and others that struggle with PTSD
9. Jimmy & Alice on the days ahead after move
10. Israel's war
