STANDING STONE BIBLE
WEEKLY
August 7, 2023
A Point from pastor
"By the word of the Lord the heavens were made, and by the breath of his mouth all their host" (Psalm 33:6). We finish up our 2023 Creation Days in the morning with a special session by Brian Young for homeschool kids. Tonight, he will speak on 'Super' natural Selection. It is not too late to invite someone to join in for the talk.
Thank you to the folks steering and planning this event over the last handful of months: Kyle & Aimee Lane, Randy & Abby McFarling, Marco & Molly Gonzales, and Pastor Tim Yoder. Thank you ALL as this is laborious work at times. The carnival alone is an all-day affair where, I'm sure, each of these folks went home wiped out. Thank you to all who volunteered to run the carnival and those helping with the talks. Creation Days 2023 has been a success. At times, on Saturday, it seemed the numbers looked low BUT there were folks in the gym taking in sessions and the mobile museum seemed to always have a small crowd lined up in and outside of the trailer. Great work everyone!
Now, we pray. Pray at the end of an event? Pray when it is over? Absolutely! We pray before that the plans would come together (in God's way). We pray after that the work we did bears fruit.
Our desire is that fruit would be some responding to the gospel. That fruit might be a few that join us at Standing Stone Bible Church. The fruit is that many have their theology of the earth's beginnings shaken up (and consider God's divine movement). That fruit also might be that many in the community know where SSB stands. The fruit is that we at SSB have been strengthened in our understanding. Finally, may that fruit be that you have more open doors in the future to share the gospel with those in the community.
Thank you to the folks steering and planning this event over the last handful of months: Kyle & Aimee Lane, Randy & Abby McFarling, Marco & Molly Gonzales, and Pastor Tim Yoder. Thank you ALL as this is laborious work at times. The carnival alone is an all-day affair where, I'm sure, each of these folks went home wiped out. Thank you to all who volunteered to run the carnival and those helping with the talks. Creation Days 2023 has been a success. At times, on Saturday, it seemed the numbers looked low BUT there were folks in the gym taking in sessions and the mobile museum seemed to always have a small crowd lined up in and outside of the trailer. Great work everyone!
Now, we pray. Pray at the end of an event? Pray when it is over? Absolutely! We pray before that the plans would come together (in God's way). We pray after that the work we did bears fruit.
Our desire is that fruit would be some responding to the gospel. That fruit might be a few that join us at Standing Stone Bible Church. The fruit is that many have their theology of the earth's beginnings shaken up (and consider God's divine movement). That fruit also might be that many in the community know where SSB stands. The fruit is that we at SSB have been strengthened in our understanding. Finally, may that fruit be that you have more open doors in the future to share the gospel with those in the community.
THIS WEEK
Here are the highlights of classes and events THIS week
Final Creation Days Talk Tonight -Brian Young will share tonight about "'Super' natural Selection." Click Here for more information on the talk.
Homeschool Session with Brian Young - Tuesday morning at 10:30am is a special presentation for homeschool kids. Neighbors and friends are invited.
Joyous Hearts – This monthly event is a fellowship for folks 55 and older. There will be a picnic and yard games. Bring a covered dish to share. All else will be provided.
Ladies' Pool Party – Friday evening at 6:30pm is the Ladies' Pool Party at the Anderson home. Gals, bring a snack to share and a friend. Pizza and drinks will be provided.
Membership Class - Continues Sunday with session # 4. For all who has done the pre-requisites and desire membership with us.
Homeschool Session with Brian Young - Tuesday morning at 10:30am is a special presentation for homeschool kids. Neighbors and friends are invited.
Joyous Hearts – This monthly event is a fellowship for folks 55 and older. There will be a picnic and yard games. Bring a covered dish to share. All else will be provided.
Ladies' Pool Party – Friday evening at 6:30pm is the Ladies' Pool Party at the Anderson home. Gals, bring a snack to share and a friend. Pizza and drinks will be provided.
Membership Class - Continues Sunday with session # 4. For all who has done the pre-requisites and desire membership with us.
upcoming events
Make note of the classes and events available in the near future
Fall Programming – Coming in September:
- Sunday school gradeschool returns to normal classes on 9/3.
- OA:sis, Wednesday night programming, launches again on 9/6.
- CCS returns on 9/6.
- HomeSchool Club starts again on 9/6.
- Westminster Confession Class begins again on 9/9.
the Lord's day
Middle school and above shared in Sunday school together. I heard there were some intriguing ideas from Brian Young. Perhaps we were even stretched in our own thinking. If we go back to Scripture to test and search and see (as the Bereans), that is always GOOD.
The worship service brought communion. We shared at the Lord's Table as Pastor Ken took us through our will and God's will. Whose will? God's will in the garden was "no" but the man and woman ate. Yet, even after that, God's will is that we will be brought back. He offers us salvation and will rejoice over us when we respond!
The message returned us to 1st John 4, considering fear at the day of judgement... "that we may have confidence for the day of judgment" (v. 17). That day of judgment is a fearful day as we are sinners. Yet, those who are in Christ may have "confidence." That word is about our being able to freely speak. As in a court of law, often the accused does not take the stand as everything is brought forward. Not us - there is nothing to condemn those who are in Christ thus they may speak freely in that day, giving their testimony of Christ.
The worship service brought communion. We shared at the Lord's Table as Pastor Ken took us through our will and God's will. Whose will? God's will in the garden was "no" but the man and woman ate. Yet, even after that, God's will is that we will be brought back. He offers us salvation and will rejoice over us when we respond!
The message returned us to 1st John 4, considering fear at the day of judgement... "that we may have confidence for the day of judgment" (v. 17). That day of judgment is a fearful day as we are sinners. Yet, those who are in Christ may have "confidence." That word is about our being able to freely speak. As in a court of law, often the accused does not take the stand as everything is brought forward. Not us - there is nothing to condemn those who are in Christ thus they may speak freely in that day, giving their testimony of Christ.
Prayer Prods
1. Joe and Elaine up in MN for his radiation treatments
2. Mike N recovering at home
3. Danna in for scans today
4. Ron Gerdes recovering from heart attack
5. Larry Hoffman recovering
6. Several with cancer: Peggy, Jessica, Pattie Z, others...
7. Creation Days "fruit"
8. McFarling family
9. Sue facing surgery
10. Ashland Bible Church
2. Mike N recovering at home
3. Danna in for scans today
4. Ron Gerdes recovering from heart attack
5. Larry Hoffman recovering
6. Several with cancer: Peggy, Jessica, Pattie Z, others...
7. Creation Days "fruit"
8. McFarling family
9. Sue facing surgery
10. Ashland Bible Church
