STANDING STONE BIBLE
WEEKLY
December 18, 2023
A Point from pastor
SSB App - We mentioned our SSB app last week..... LINK for Download here.
Elder Nominations - Now is the time to begin nominating candidates for elder. Members (only) may nominate men to serve as an elder in 2024. Please find nomination forms and information in the narthex. You may submit your nomination (after visiting with the candidate) to one of the following on the nominating committee: Steve Bothwell, Ruth Dorman, Pat Mahan, Chris Sebranek or Pastor Ken Wombacher.
2024 Budget - If you have budget items for consideration in the upcoming year, get these to Kyle Lane soon.
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In one week, we celebrate Jesus' birthday. Many of you will gather to unwrap presents. Many share in special snacks, foods, or treats. Some of you have special family traditions that take place on that day. A few of you even take some time for special worship that day.
Hanging on a mirror at home is a picture of a rainbow with the words, "I will never again flood the earth with water but with fire." Under the rainbow is a man and the label next to him reads "Jesus." One of our girls made that picture a few years ago. I find it interesting that in the middle of this Old Testament picture is Jesus. I have to admit that I love it. Because... Jesus IS in the middle of the Old Testament. Just as He was there at the beginning and will be at the end. As you celebrate His birthday in whatever ways you do, place Him in the middle of it all. Bring Him into it and make sure that He is the centerpiece. It is the birthday of a King.
Elder Nominations - Now is the time to begin nominating candidates for elder. Members (only) may nominate men to serve as an elder in 2024. Please find nomination forms and information in the narthex. You may submit your nomination (after visiting with the candidate) to one of the following on the nominating committee: Steve Bothwell, Ruth Dorman, Pat Mahan, Chris Sebranek or Pastor Ken Wombacher.
2024 Budget - If you have budget items for consideration in the upcoming year, get these to Kyle Lane soon.
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In one week, we celebrate Jesus' birthday. Many of you will gather to unwrap presents. Many share in special snacks, foods, or treats. Some of you have special family traditions that take place on that day. A few of you even take some time for special worship that day.
Hanging on a mirror at home is a picture of a rainbow with the words, "I will never again flood the earth with water but with fire." Under the rainbow is a man and the label next to him reads "Jesus." One of our girls made that picture a few years ago. I find it interesting that in the middle of this Old Testament picture is Jesus. I have to admit that I love it. Because... Jesus IS in the middle of the Old Testament. Just as He was there at the beginning and will be at the end. As you celebrate His birthday in whatever ways you do, place Him in the middle of it all. Bring Him into it and make sure that He is the centerpiece. It is the birthday of a King.
THIS WEEK
Here are the highlights of classes and events THIS week
Girls' Study - 6-12th grade girls' Bible study is Tuesday night at 6:45.
Four the Master - Ministering at Bailey Pointe (Miracle Hills in Omaha) at 3pm on Tuesday. Click here for full schedule.
C-Club - "C" as in "coffee" or "caring" or "company" or "cool" .... This is Saturday nights from 8:11-9:59pm. Come anytime for coffee, live music, snacks, games, and fellowship.
OA:sis - Final 2023 Wednesday night is this week (20th). Wednesday night ministries will begin again on January 10.
Four the Master - Ministering at Bailey Pointe (Miracle Hills in Omaha) at 3pm on Tuesday. Click here for full schedule.
C-Club - "C" as in "coffee" or "caring" or "company" or "cool" .... This is Saturday nights from 8:11-9:59pm. Come anytime for coffee, live music, snacks, games, and fellowship.
OA:sis - Final 2023 Wednesday night is this week (20th). Wednesday night ministries will begin again on January 10.
upcoming events
Make note of the classes and events available in the near future
Christmas Specials
New Year's Eve - We will have a SSB party as we thank God for His favor in 2023 and look forward to what He will do in '24. All-ages.... the night will include, snacks, games, gym-time, and fellowship.
- Christmas Eve Service - Sunday, December 24 @ 5:30pm.
- Christmas Day Worship - Monday, December 25 @ 10am.
- LIGHThouse Christmas Party - Wednesday, December 27 @ 6pm for 6-12th grade.
New Year's Eve - We will have a SSB party as we thank God for His favor in 2023 and look forward to what He will do in '24. All-ages.... the night will include, snacks, games, gym-time, and fellowship.
the Lord's day
We opened with the cantata as a choir of over 30 individuals shared the marvelous story of the incarnation and Savior's birth. Wow.... just WOW!!!! The music was stirring. The presentation including the finale with the young gals dancing to our Lord was special. Thank you Shawna and ensamble for the many hours of practice and preparation.
The message continued answering "Why the Incarnation?" The third answer to "Why the incarnation?" is so the devil's works would be destroyed (1 John 3:8). We considered his intentions and methods but then looked at the answer Christ gives. As Satan intends to oppose God, Jesus sought to please the Father and obey. So should we. As Satan intend to build his kingdom, Jesus came to set up His kingdom. We are ambassadors from that kingdom to this world. . . let us continue to live as those belonging to Jesus' kingdom. Satan also intends to ruin believers and hinder our faith. Jesus, though, is the very author of our faith and the finisher. Eyes on Jesus. Eyes on Jesus.
The message continued answering "Why the Incarnation?" The third answer to "Why the incarnation?" is so the devil's works would be destroyed (1 John 3:8). We considered his intentions and methods but then looked at the answer Christ gives. As Satan intends to oppose God, Jesus sought to please the Father and obey. So should we. As Satan intend to build his kingdom, Jesus came to set up His kingdom. We are ambassadors from that kingdom to this world. . . let us continue to live as those belonging to Jesus' kingdom. Satan also intends to ruin believers and hinder our faith. Jesus, though, is the very author of our faith and the finisher. Eyes on Jesus. Eyes on Jesus.
Is there not a cause? - 1 Samuel 17:29
David asked whether there was a cause worthy of fighting for. Is
there not a cause in our life worthy of speaking up about or fighting for? Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my
fingers for battle (Ps. 144:1). This verse implies that we are battle ready. Not just the sin battle, but willing to speak out against the world’s ways. Having a righteous anger is, at times, appropriate –
in the appropriate way. Patience and calmness are a key. The Bible speaks much more about being “slow to anger” and removing anger. So, if we are offended, that anger may be pride. It should never be name calling, seeking to hurt others, or vengeful. Frustrated anger can often be sinful. Careful! There is plenty to be angry about but be angry righteously. In your anger, “do not sin.”
there not a cause in our life worthy of speaking up about or fighting for? Blessed be the LORD, my rock, who trains my hands for war, and my
fingers for battle (Ps. 144:1). This verse implies that we are battle ready. Not just the sin battle, but willing to speak out against the world’s ways. Having a righteous anger is, at times, appropriate –
in the appropriate way. Patience and calmness are a key. The Bible speaks much more about being “slow to anger” and removing anger. So, if we are offended, that anger may be pride. It should never be name calling, seeking to hurt others, or vengeful. Frustrated anger can often be sinful. Careful! There is plenty to be angry about but be angry righteously. In your anger, “do not sin.”
Prayer Prods
1. Colton Holmes - home recovering from car wreck
2. Gerald B - home now (hospice care)
3. Cancer concerns: Kathie Pieper, Jessica M, Peggy O, and others
4. Robin B's recovery
5. Our folks involved in outside ministry (e.g. prison ministry)
6. Those with recent loss of a loved one: Houdeks, Holmes and others.
7. Ashland Bible Church
8. Dean B needing employment
2. Gerald B - home now (hospice care)
3. Cancer concerns: Kathie Pieper, Jessica M, Peggy O, and others
4. Robin B's recovery
5. Our folks involved in outside ministry (e.g. prison ministry)
6. Those with recent loss of a loved one: Houdeks, Holmes and others.
7. Ashland Bible Church
8. Dean B needing employment
