STANDING STONE BIBLE
WEEKLY
Monday, October 20, 2025
A Point from pastor
Our Missions Conference begins Friday night at 6:30pm. Tom and Robin Wilson with East-West will be sharing. Join us to hear their story. After this, make plans to join them over at The Living Room, our monthly coffee-house event held at Turtle Doves, 706 W Angus Road in Gretna. This will be an informal time to hang out with Tom and Robin.
Saturday will be an evening event beginning at 5:30pm. Dinner will be included. During the day Saturday, I'm still hoping a family or two might be wanting to have them join with them (a lunch? have them over to watch the game, kick-off is at 11? take them to the zoo? go skydiving?). Let Pastor Ken W know if you are interested. Thanks.
Sunday, they will be sharing during the SS hour (Middle & High school, and adult SS teachers ... no lessons needed). Tom will also share a story during the worship service. In addition, Patrick Coffey with GNEWS will be sharing for a few minutes. As you are aware, we have supported Pastor Anish in India for a few years. Patrick will be giving us an update on that work as well.
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We've been talking of evangelism much these last few weeks in light of the missions conference. Each of us should be sharing the gospel. If you struggle doing this, change. There are at least a handful of reasons why we sometimes don't share this good news with others (none are good reasons): 1) John 12:42–43,
Galatians 1:10; 2) Matthew 9:36–38, Luke 10:2; 3); 3) Romans 1:16, 2 Timothy 1:7–8; 4) Revelation 3:15–17, Mark 4:19; 5) Colossians 4:4–6, 1 Peter 3:15; 6) Philippians 2:15–16, Matthew 5:13–16 . . . just to name a few. You may have noticed, I didn't name the few. If you do struggle in this area... do some study and research to learn why you struggle in the area and then change! (hint... if you are struggling and you don't want to take the time to study this, I'd suggest # 4 is likely your reason why).
Here is my point (given in love): I'm not pressing you to be a full-time evangelist but to merely do something different. You can keep it simple even...
* Hand out an occasional tract
* Invite a veteran to the patriotic concert on November 9th.
* Begin to notice people and talk to them ("Do you go to church?" is a very easy, casual question that anyone can ask... there are many out there that want to visit a church but haven't been invited).
* Invite a neighbor over for a meal. Tell them your story (as in how you came to Christ... "Did I ever tell you my story?...")
* Talk to that one that you know you've been wanting to. Schedule a time with them this week to grab a coffee or a meal.
Saturday will be an evening event beginning at 5:30pm. Dinner will be included. During the day Saturday, I'm still hoping a family or two might be wanting to have them join with them (a lunch? have them over to watch the game, kick-off is at 11? take them to the zoo? go skydiving?). Let Pastor Ken W know if you are interested. Thanks.
Sunday, they will be sharing during the SS hour (Middle & High school, and adult SS teachers ... no lessons needed). Tom will also share a story during the worship service. In addition, Patrick Coffey with GNEWS will be sharing for a few minutes. As you are aware, we have supported Pastor Anish in India for a few years. Patrick will be giving us an update on that work as well.
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We've been talking of evangelism much these last few weeks in light of the missions conference. Each of us should be sharing the gospel. If you struggle doing this, change. There are at least a handful of reasons why we sometimes don't share this good news with others (none are good reasons): 1) John 12:42–43,
Galatians 1:10; 2) Matthew 9:36–38, Luke 10:2; 3); 3) Romans 1:16, 2 Timothy 1:7–8; 4) Revelation 3:15–17, Mark 4:19; 5) Colossians 4:4–6, 1 Peter 3:15; 6) Philippians 2:15–16, Matthew 5:13–16 . . . just to name a few. You may have noticed, I didn't name the few. If you do struggle in this area... do some study and research to learn why you struggle in the area and then change! (hint... if you are struggling and you don't want to take the time to study this, I'd suggest # 4 is likely your reason why).
Here is my point (given in love): I'm not pressing you to be a full-time evangelist but to merely do something different. You can keep it simple even...
* Hand out an occasional tract
* Invite a veteran to the patriotic concert on November 9th.
* Begin to notice people and talk to them ("Do you go to church?" is a very easy, casual question that anyone can ask... there are many out there that want to visit a church but haven't been invited).
* Invite a neighbor over for a meal. Tell them your story (as in how you came to Christ... "Did I ever tell you my story?...")
* Talk to that one that you know you've been wanting to. Schedule a time with them this week to grab a coffee or a meal.
Tom & Robin Wilson and family
Church Notes...
An "invite" you can use on social media, text, email, etc.
THIS WEEK
Here are the highlights of classes and events THIS week
Foundations of the Faith - The 12-week study of the "elementary" doctrines that we should all firmly grasp continues this Saturday (9 to 10:30am). This week is about "laying on of hands" (part 2). What is that all about in our life?
The Living Room - This Friday night, October 24th, is The Living Room at Turtle Doves in Gretna - 6:30 to 9:30pm. This Music, Coffeehouse, Game night will coincide with the missions conference. Our missionary couple will drop by the coffeehouse after the Friday session to visit. This would be a great night to visit.
Missions Conference - October 24-26
>Friday<
The Living Room - This Friday night, October 24th, is The Living Room at Turtle Doves in Gretna - 6:30 to 9:30pm. This Music, Coffeehouse, Game night will coincide with the missions conference. Our missionary couple will drop by the coffeehouse after the Friday session to visit. This would be a great night to visit.
Missions Conference - October 24-26
>Friday<
- 6:30pm, hear their story of becoming missionaries
- 7:35pm (approx), hang out with Tom & Robin at "The Living Room" coffee house (Turtle Doves in Gretna)
- 5:30pm, hear about the problem of lostness in the world
- 6:15pm, dinner break @ SSB
- 6:55pm, solving lostness (Vietnam & Bangladesh)
- 8:45am, SS hour - Pakistan & Extreme Team
- 10:00am, a final missions story
upcoming events
Make note of the classes and events available in the near future
Extended Missionary Conference... Mike Cohen will be at Ashland Bible Church the week after our missions conference. We are planning to have him at SSB for a special teaching on Saturday, 11/1 (time tbd).
Cantata Rehearsals - Our Christmas cantata rehearsals begin on November 2nd and will be Sundays from 11:20 - 12:30pm (along with a few Saturday mornings).
For the Master -Next at Lakeside, November 4th at 3:30pm.
**** Also, mark your calendar for a special patriotic event at SSB on 11/9 @ 6pm. ****
Business Meeting - November 16, @ 6pm, is an annual business meeting where we vote for two to sit on the 2026 Nominating Committee.
Cantata Rehearsals - Our Christmas cantata rehearsals begin on November 2nd and will be Sundays from 11:20 - 12:30pm (along with a few Saturday mornings).
For the Master -Next at Lakeside, November 4th at 3:30pm.
**** Also, mark your calendar for a special patriotic event at SSB on 11/9 @ 6pm. ****
Business Meeting - November 16, @ 6pm, is an annual business meeting where we vote for two to sit on the 2026 Nominating Committee.
the Lord's day
We paraded in flags as an introduction to our missions conference this week. Thank your kids for helping! The flags represent the nations... make disciples of all nations (Matt. 28:19). Declare his glory among the nations, his marvelous works among all the peoples! (Ps 96:3). Then I saw another angel flying directly overhead, with an eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on earth, to every nation and tribe and language and people (Rev. 14:6).
Kyle L, representing the elders, took time to thank Pastor Tim and myself (and our wives) for our work at SSB. Thank you for that. Thank you for the cards. Thank you for the kind words. Thank you for the encouragement.
Cameron played a bouncy rendition of Amazing Grace (thanks for leading us in music Cam!). God's grace is so AMAZING!
The message returned us to Jude and his proclamation of “Woe” in verse 10. But these people blaspheme all that they do not understand, and they are destroyed by all that they, like unreasoning animals, understand instinctively. Woe to them! For they walked in the way of Cain and abandoned themselves for the sake of gain to Balaam’s error and perished in Korah’s rebellion. (Jude 1:10-11).
Woe: Jude warns of those who reject truth and are ruled by their appetites—false believers like Cain, Balaam, and Korah who face destruction for their rebellion.
Who: Yet even the “woes” point us back to Who can save—King Jesus, who calls us to repent and turn from self-rule to His lordship.
Wow: In meeting Him, we stand in awe—overwhelmed by His grace, love, and power, proclaiming, “Wow, how great Thou art!”
Won: Finally, we rejoice in the victory already won through Christ’s cross and resurrection; there is now no condemnation for those in Him.
This journey from woe to worship leads us to live not by instinct or fear, but by the Spirit—free, secure, and victorious in Jesus.
Kyle L, representing the elders, took time to thank Pastor Tim and myself (and our wives) for our work at SSB. Thank you for that. Thank you for the cards. Thank you for the kind words. Thank you for the encouragement.
Cameron played a bouncy rendition of Amazing Grace (thanks for leading us in music Cam!). God's grace is so AMAZING!
The message returned us to Jude and his proclamation of “Woe” in verse 10. But these people blaspheme all that they do not understand, and they are destroyed by all that they, like unreasoning animals, understand instinctively. Woe to them! For they walked in the way of Cain and abandoned themselves for the sake of gain to Balaam’s error and perished in Korah’s rebellion. (Jude 1:10-11).
Woe: Jude warns of those who reject truth and are ruled by their appetites—false believers like Cain, Balaam, and Korah who face destruction for their rebellion.
Who: Yet even the “woes” point us back to Who can save—King Jesus, who calls us to repent and turn from self-rule to His lordship.
Wow: In meeting Him, we stand in awe—overwhelmed by His grace, love, and power, proclaiming, “Wow, how great Thou art!”
Won: Finally, we rejoice in the victory already won through Christ’s cross and resurrection; there is now no condemnation for those in Him.
This journey from woe to worship leads us to live not by instinct or fear, but by the Spirit—free, secure, and victorious in Jesus.
• Have you eaten? What is this that you have done? Genesis 3:11-13
God asks Adam and Eve separate but similar questions. He is quite blunt with Adam but softer with Eve. Neither is willing to accept blame. Adam blames Eve. Eve blames the serpent. Couched in Adam’s response is also a blame of God: “The woman whom YOU gave to be with me…”
We do the same today. “God wired me this way.” “I was born this way.” “God allows evil in the world.” “God allowed me to be tempted.” God wants us to admit it when we’ve done wrong. This is where repentance begins.
How do we answer when we hear God’s voice asking us, “What are you doing?” Do we begin with the excuses and “blame-game” or do we thank God, admit that we are messing up, and allow Him to correct our course? “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance,” 2 Peter:3:9.
We do the same today. “God wired me this way.” “I was born this way.” “God allows evil in the world.” “God allowed me to be tempted.” God wants us to admit it when we’ve done wrong. This is where repentance begins.
How do we answer when we hear God’s voice asking us, “What are you doing?” Do we begin with the excuses and “blame-game” or do we thank God, admit that we are messing up, and allow Him to correct our course? “The Lord is not slow to fulfill his promise as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing that any should perish, but that all should reach repentance,” 2 Peter:3:9.
Prayer Prods
- Missions Conference, Tom returning from India, and their time blessing us
- Steve P and Betty W in for procedures tomorrow (Tuesday)
- Tami N's immune system rebuild
- Katie Y's foot recovery
- Israel peace plan - skirmish yesterday but ceasefire still holding
- Janet B, heart blockage
- Mary T as she continues experiencing pain
- Gerald & Joanie
