STANDING STONE BIBLE
WEEKLY
August 12, 2024
THIS WEEK
Here are the highlights of classes and events THIS week
18-26 Young Adults - Meets tonight at 7pm... as well as for a worldview study at the Zieg home on Sunday night (6:30pm).
Joyous Hearts - This monthly event is for those ages 55 and older. You might even invite a friend or two. Joyous Hearts is a great time of fellowship and fun. Snacks are served and there is some teaching and a devotion.
Men's Breakfast - Saturdays is the monthly men's breakfast. A time to eat and hang out with other guys. We will also hear from one of us with some helps on being a godly man. Make this a time of being encouraged... as well as you coming to encourage other men. There is a study before at 6:30 am and the breakfast begins at 7:30 am.
Joyous Hearts - This monthly event is for those ages 55 and older. You might even invite a friend or two. Joyous Hearts is a great time of fellowship and fun. Snacks are served and there is some teaching and a devotion.
Men's Breakfast - Saturdays is the monthly men's breakfast. A time to eat and hang out with other guys. We will also hear from one of us with some helps on being a godly man. Make this a time of being encouraged... as well as you coming to encourage other men. There is a study before at 6:30 am and the breakfast begins at 7:30 am.
upcoming events
Make note of the classes and events available in the near future
Ladies' Event - Next Monday evening, August 19 (7pm) is an event for SSB ladies.
Four the Master - Ministering locally on August 21st (2:30pm) at Astoria (92nd & Western).
Four the Master - Ministering locally on August 21st (2:30pm) at Astoria (92nd & Western).
the Lord's day
Matt Miles shared in Sunday school about that gunpowder smudge on the wall that haunted him growing up. He compared the grace his parents showed him to God's grace to mankind. But, not the grace we see in the New Testament. . . God generously gave grace to that first couple in the garden. As Matt titled the talk... the "Genesis of Grace" - God is full of grace!!!
During the service we installed Jaime Farias as an evangelist. He'll be primarily working with the hispanic population in South Omaha. He'd also welcome any (or many) of us to join him as he trains us and takes us along at times. We also baptized Joy S. at the close of the service after hearing her testimony of trusting in faith what Jesus has done to save her.
The message returned us to 1st John 5:14-15 as we discussed praying for healing. God's will in our sickness (and healing) includes the idea that we are shown His sovereignty. He reserves the right to heal or not to heal. We also see God revealing His character through our sickness (and healing if granted). Considering the compassion of Christ... or grace... or mercy... or long-suffering. Another aspect of God's will is our growth. Paul speaking of the thorn in the flesh he dealt with (2 Cor. 12) grew through that ailment. He felt more acutely how sufficient God's grace was, he learned to boast of Christ, and he learned to be content through any weakness. We also see God's will in sickness is as a benefit to the church and others. We should be served by others when ill. We ended the message considering ideas on how we might pray based on God's will.
During the service we installed Jaime Farias as an evangelist. He'll be primarily working with the hispanic population in South Omaha. He'd also welcome any (or many) of us to join him as he trains us and takes us along at times. We also baptized Joy S. at the close of the service after hearing her testimony of trusting in faith what Jesus has done to save her.
The message returned us to 1st John 5:14-15 as we discussed praying for healing. God's will in our sickness (and healing) includes the idea that we are shown His sovereignty. He reserves the right to heal or not to heal. We also see God revealing His character through our sickness (and healing if granted). Considering the compassion of Christ... or grace... or mercy... or long-suffering. Another aspect of God's will is our growth. Paul speaking of the thorn in the flesh he dealt with (2 Cor. 12) grew through that ailment. He felt more acutely how sufficient God's grace was, he learned to boast of Christ, and he learned to be content through any weakness. We also see God's will in sickness is as a benefit to the church and others. We should be served by others when ill. We ended the message considering ideas on how we might pray based on God's will.
Prayer Prods
- Pete H. & Jerry M. - recovering from heart procedures
- Sue P recovering from eye surgery
- Kathie P recovering in care home
- Becky recovering from scope
- Joyce Begg - new eye treatments
- Jaime in his evangelism work
- Joy and her walk after the mark of baptism
- Those dealing with cancer: Peggy O, Joyce N, Ron M
- McFarling's legal struggle
