September 16, 2022
Important Info:
Let’s Pray for Heritage & Land - We will move to Heritage Middle School on November 6th. And we are currently in negotiations on a piece of land that we could have more information on soon. Deacons, will you commit to leading the church in prayer for the following items?
Heritage Middle School:
Pray that God will let us use this facility well to grow His Kingdom and for His Glory.
Pray that God will prompt the right volunteers to serve and meet the church's needs.
Pray that all of our equipment will arrive with plenty of time to assemble and prep.
Pray that Kids Ministry will adapt quickly to the new setup in this new space.
Potential Property:
Pray that God will make us aware of any problems or reasons not to continue this deal.
Pray that God will give the pastoral staff and advisory team wisdom during negotiations.
Pray that God will prepare the church to give generously to complete the purchase and then build.
Pray that God will bring the right relationships to accomplish the next building phase.
Application Questions:
Shoulder to Shoulder for the Gospel
Viewing “Life or Death” as a “Win-Win”
Philippians 1:18b-26
Read Philippians 1:19-20. As you consider the trials or persecution you may face, what are the biggest ways you may be tempted to not honor Christ? How does the “help of the Spirit of Jesus Christ” increase your confidence and courage as you think about these temptations?
Read 2 Corinthians 1:11 & Romans 15:30. How have you seen the prayers of others help you? While we have talked a lot in Philippians about you praying for others, how can you seek/invite the prayers of others into your trials? What are some of the things that might keep you from doing this?
Read Matthew 13:44-46. Why are Christ and His kingdom so valuable? How should these realities affect your life?
Read Philippians 1:21. What might keep you from viewing death as gain? How should the Bible’s teaching about death change your view of it? (see also Hebrews 2:15)
Read Philippians 1:25. What are things other people have done that increased your faith and joy? How can you do that for others this week?
