August 16, 2024

Adventure Club Volunteer Needs

As we get ready for the launch of Adventure Club for ‘24/’25, we still have needs for volunteers, especially for Tuesday nights. Please consider whom you can ask and encourage to serve on Tuesday nights. They can sign up to serve here.

Application Questions:

Strength for Your Soul
2 Corinthians 1:3-11

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. What general attitudes and expectations do you have during afflictions and what normally brings comfort? What does this reveal about what you worship and value?

2. Read 2 Corinthians 1:8-9. Consider the afflictions you are facing; what attributes, promises, and works of God do you need to dwell on during this time? Identify Scripture passages that communicate these truths and will help you rely on God.

3. Read James 1:2-4 and 2 Peter 1:3-8. As you go through afflictions, where are you seeing that you need to grow in your faith and walk? How can you strengthen these things as you walk through afflictions?

4. Read 2 Corinthians 4:7-12. What afflictions are you currently going through, and how can you leverage these for God’s glory and others’ comfort? 

August 9, 2024

Worship Night 9/13

Join us on Friday, September 13 from 6-8pm at our church building for an evening of fellowship and worship. The theme of the evening will be the fear of the Lord as we seek to worship Him in reverence, adoration, and awe. We’ll enjoy a dessert fellowship from 6-7pm and then transition to a time of worship from 7-8pm. We will not have childcare, but still encourage you to bring your whole family and worship together!

Rest Well

As a church, we intentionally put a pause on much of ministries in the month of August. Be sure to use this time to rest well. The Fall is approaching swiftly and there will be plenty going on once September comes. Take advantage of this slower month to refuel and refresh yourselves in Christ, meditating on Him and His Word as you prepare for a fresh season of ministry for His Glory.

Application Questions:

What You're Known For
Philemon

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Why does Paul appeal to Philemon rather than command him? How does this serve as an example for us as we walk with others through areas of growth?

2. Out of the ten things to strive to be known for, which one(s) can you commit to growing in more intentionally?

3. How can you strive for godliness that is known in your community without falling into the temptation of seeking to please man?

4. Consider the slave/master relationship between Philemon and Onesimus. How does the Gospel reshape that relationship?

August 2, 2024

Exciting News About the Land!

We have officially closed escrow on the 17 acres of land off Ustick Rd in West Meridian! Praise God for His faithfulness to our church as He has provided for us these last few weeks with a full-time facility and now with land on which we can build a long term home. Let’s continue to work, give, and pray as we seek to glorify God by making disciples here in the Treasure Valley.

Let’s Go!

Keep Pressing On

Though the decision to discipline Mark Fitzpatrick was difficult, the pastors remain confident that it was necessary and best for the unity and purity of Compass Bible Church. We have also been encouraged by the overwhelmingly positive response from our church family that sees the biblical necessity and warrant for this decision.

We are incredibly grateful for each of you and want to encourage you to continue reaching out to us if you have questions on how best to walk alongside the people in your ministries and Life Groups. We are excited for the future of our church and remain confident that the best days of ministry are still to come! In the meantime, let's continue to trust the Lord and hold fast to His Word.

Adventure Club Schedule 24-25

Here are the schedules for Tuesday and Thursday night Adventure Club. Be sure to share them with your Life Groups if you meet on one of these nights so that you can be planning your schedules for the coming year!

Application Questions:

The Danger of God’s Holiness
2 Samuel 6:1-7

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1.  How often have you considered God’s holiness? Do you feel that you live a life of reverence before a Holy God? In what ways do you need to grow in this area?

2. Read Psalm 139:23-24. How regularly do you confess your sins to God in prayer? Do you attack and kill your own sin more than you do other people’s sin? How can you grow in your sensitivity to the sins you commit against our holy God?

3. Read 1 Chronicles 16:29. In what ways do you live a life of worship? In what ways do you need to grow in living a more consistent life of worship? 

4. Read 1 Peter 1:15–16. Consider the following ways to grow in personal holiness. Think about which areas you are the weakest and write down how you will be strengthened. 

1. – Hate What God Hates

   – Love What God Loves

   – Imitate Christ

   – Deny Yourself

   – Fear the Lord More Than Men

   – Grow in Humility

5. The third point was about avoiding disaster by remembering God's Word. Being completely honest, do you take God’s Word seriously enough? What are you doing now that is helping you to remember God's Word? What can you start doing to grow more in this area?

July 26, 2024

Men’s Retreat 2024 Registration Is Live!

This Fall, we will gather for the 4th annual Compass Bible Church Treasure Valley Men's Retreat in McCall, Idaho at the Quaker Hill Conference Center. 

The theme for this year’s retreat is Well Worn.

God calls men to hard work (Col 3:23). We are to be men who pour ourselves out to lead our wives (Eph 5:25-33) and children (Eph 6:4). We are to be men who are the chief servants within the church, calling others to imitate our faith (1 Cor 11:1). We are to be men who run the race of Christianity with a sense of purpose and fortitude (1 Cor 9:24-27). We are to be men who are disciplined planners who don't procrastinate our responsibilities (Prov 6:6-8). We are to be men with worn out Bibles, knees, and hands, leaving everything we've got on the field of life as we run the race for God's glory alone. Men of Compass Bible Church Treasure Valley, join us for the 2024 Men's Retreat where we will search God's Word for what it means to be a ”well worn" man for the kingdom of God.

Be sure to encourage the men in your life groups to register and attend this important weekend for our men’s ministry.

You can register for the retreat here. And as a gift to all of our deacons, we are giving you the flannel add-on. Please select it with your registration and use code DEACON at check out.

Thanksgiving Offering Update

We have raised over $56,000 so far through the generosity of our church in the thanksgiving offering for Compass Bible Church Hill Country’s renovations and our own. Praise God for His faithfulness, for the generosity of His church, and continue to pray that God would use both of these facilities for making disciples of Jesus for His Glory.

Application Questions:

Summer in the Psalms
Out of the Depths
Psalm 130

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1.  Read 1 Peter 5:6-7. According to this verse, humility is connected to casting our anxieties on God. How can failing to look to God when you are in trouble be a symptom of pride in your own life?

2. What are some of the things/people you might turn to for help before God? What does this reveal about your heart?

3. Read Psalm 103:13. Meditate on this image of a father showing compassion to his children. How does this encourage you to look to God through the difficulties of life—including your own sin?

4. Read Psalm 27:14. What are some situations in your life that are troublesome to you? What will it practically look like for you to “wait on the Lord” and follow the instruction of this verse in those instances?

5. Read Psalm 130:7-8. What are some biblical future expectations you should have as a Christian that help you hope in God? (These could be based on God’s characteristics or promises he has made to his people.)

July 19, 2024

Remember: Tomorrow Night’s Deacon Meeting

Remember to join us for the next Deacon meeting on tomorrow, July 20th, 6-8pm at Compass Bible Church (6151 N Discovery Way Boise, ID 83713). 

You all have been working so hard and all of the pastors appreciate you very much. Whether you've been leading a Life Group faithfully all year, serving during Sunday service, leading at Ignite, pouring yourself out at Camp Compass, or all of the above, we are grateful for your faithfulness! This meeting will provide an opportunity to find encouragement and refreshment over a meal while we take care of some housekeeping items as well. 

Invite Life Group Women to Next Saturday’s Women’s Event

Please encourage the ladies in your Life Groups to register and attend our next Women’s Event, part one of Sharing the Love of God, which is next Saturday, July 27th, 9:30am-11:30am at the building. You and they can register here.

In the recent months Compass Women have studied the great love of God at our annual retreat, as well as through our Summer Book Club. Now that we’ve marinated our minds in God’s love, it’s time to consider how God commands us to extend that love to one another in our next two-part series titled “Sharing the Love of God.” Jesus told his disciples in John 13 that his people will be known by their love for one another! Join us as we seek to mature in extending this love to others.

Application Questions:

Summer in the Psalms
A Thankful Church
Psalm 100

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1.  Read Luke 17:11-17. Why is ingratitude such a common problem in our world? What are some ways you might currently have an ungrateful attitude towards God?

2. Read Psalm 100:4. How can you work to show up to church already thankful and ready to praise the Lord?

3. How specifically could thanksgiving help you fight temptation this week?

4. Read 1 Peter 2:9-10. What from this passage reminds you of how great a privilege it is to be a part of God’s people? Why is it so easy to lose sight of that reality?

5. Compose your own version of Psalm 136. What are some events in your life that should be commemorated with the phrase “for his steadfast love endures forever”?

July 12, 2024

Outpost: An Interview With the Wigtons

Deacons, please take the time to watch this interview with Joe and Cindy Wigton as they walk through the various ways that we can benefit from and interact with the Care Ministry.

Application Questions:

The Footsteps of Faith
Faithful to the End
Genesis 25:1-18

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1.  Review as many of these biblical promises as you can over the next week: Psalm 23:6, 84:11; Lamentations 3:22-23; John 10:27-30; Romans 8:28-29; 2 Corinthians 12:9; Philippians 4:19; Hebrews 13:5-6; 1 Peter 1:3-5. As you meditate on these verses, how will believing these promises transform your life?

2. Read Romans 4:3-8. Why is the doctrine of justification by faith so important to our assurance of salvation?

3. Think through some of the ways you might struggle to obey God. What are some specific promises that can motivate you toward obedience in these areas? (You might use some of the verses listed under question 1.)

4. Read Psalm 126:5. Have you seen the reality of this verse play out in your own life? How can you trust God that you will reap joy in the future if you are sowing in tears in the present?

5. Read 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. While we can trust that God will be faithful in his promises during our lives, how can we encourage ourselves with God’s promises that are unseen and will be fulfilled in eternity?

July 5, 2024

Let’s Celebrate Our New Building This Sunday!

This Sunday marks the beginning of a new era in the life of our church. God has graciously provided a 24/7 facility of our own! Be sure to get there early this Sunday to look around, soak it in, and spend some time praising God for the wonderful blessing of owning our own building.

Life Group Locations for the Kids Summer Series

Please review the building layouts below to find the location of your Life Group in the month of July during our kids summer series. Over the next two months we will be working to open up some more locations for Life Groups to meet. Before September we will follow up again with assignments for the Adventure Club school year.

Application Questions:

A Worthy Church
God’s Goal for Our Congregation
Ephesians 4:1-16

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Ephesians 1:3. How should the magnitude of the blessing of this verse and the undeserved nature of it affect your perspective on life and ministry this week?

2. Read Matthew 5:3,5. Why are humility and meekness such essential qualities in the Christian life? How could you reflect these attributes in a clearer way?

3. Read Colossians 3:12-13. How can you avoid both naivete and cynicism as you work to be longsuffering with others?

4. Read Romans 12:11. How might you be tempted for your service to the Lord to become slothful or lacking in zeal? How can the beautiful necessity of your service bring fervor to your ministry efforts?

5. Read Colossians 1:28. What are some things you think you or other Christians might substitute as the goal of the Christian life/ministry instead of Christ-likeness? What is one practical step you can take this week to encourage a specific person to be more like Jesus?

June 28, 2024

Discovery Way Move Timelines

We will be using next week to prepare the building for our first service on July 7th. Below is a timeline of the activity throughout next week.

Monday 7/1

• Volunteers are welcome to be in the building after 9AM and in any Kids space thru the evening

• Eddie Urquiza will be carpet cleaning the Auditorium. Only the Auditorium will be off limits all day but dry by Tuesday.

• Working to gather a team to repair broken toilets in the late-morning, early afternoon. Handymen with plumbing experience are welcome to help (probably only need 6 guys to help here)

• In the late afternoon the bookstore team will setup their location (where the current coffee bar is)

• Any volunteers that are in the building can focus on removing decor, patching walls, throwing away trash, cleaning out trash cans, deep cleaning spaces etc.

Tuesday 7/2

• Volunteers are welcome to be in the building after 10AM

• Evening - Hernandez life group will meet to setup auditorium for church on Sunday

• Kids Min - I'd love if we could get the two teaching spaces setup with whatever chairs, tables, blue panels etc. or at least an idea of what you want setup so that it can be done on Wednesday.

• Tech team can get into auditorium to mount cameras or work on any other items anytime Tuesday through Saturday

Wednesday 7/3

• Dumpster day - a crew of volunteers to discard unnecessary items and bulky trash pieces

• Finish deep cleaning bathroom counters, vacuum kids spaces and setup kids rooms (except infant/toddler spaces)

Thursday 7/4

• No work unless misc teams want to get into building (kids, connect, hospitality etc)

Friday 7/5

• Eddie will be back on site for carpet cleaning in lobby, first kids min hallway and the infant/toddler rooms so the main entrance will be off limits. Any work being done on this day should enter from the back of the building by the office, or the side of the building in the courtyard (into the lower elementary room)

Saturday 7/6

• Carpets will be dry by the morning. Kids min team will get in and finish setup of the infant toddler rooms. The rest of the building should be done by this point so minimal work would be needed.

Class on Physical Illness, Mental Illness, & Drugs

You're all invited to a Biblical Counseling re-teach of Physical Illness, Mental Illness, and Drugs at 11am this Sunday in the library. It was recorded improperly the first time so I (Pastor Charlie) wanted to re-teach it and invite all of you Deacons to attend the class if the subject interests you.

July Kids Program @ Discovery Way!

Our Summer Series Kids Program (and the Life Groups with them) will be meeting at the new building throughout the month of July, starting on Tuesday July 9/ Thursday July 11. We will have Life Group locations forthcoming - we are still finalizing those. Be sure that your Life Group members know the Tuesday and Thursday groups will be meeting at Discovery Way starting July!

Application Questions:

The Footsteps of Faith
Guided By God’s Character
Genesis 24

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Exodus 34:6-7. Note how central “steadfast love” and “faithfulness” are to God’s revelation of his own character. Find some other verses that highlight these attributes. Why are these attributes so important as a foundation for our lives?

2. What are some ways you might be tempted to compromise convictions because of a lack of trust that God will provide? What are some specific verses you can meditate on to strengthen your resolve to follow God?

3. Read 1 Thessalonians 5:17-18. What are some of the reasons you may neglect to ask God for help when you need it or remember to praise him when he gives help? Why is it important to connect both your prayer and praise to the character of God?

4. Can you think of any ways you have seen the providence of God at work in your life lately that might be encouraging to someone else? Who will you share that with this week?

5. Read 2 Corinthians 1:3-7. This passage reminds us of the presence of suffering in the Christian life. Why is it encouraging to know that we can count on God’s comfort even when life doesn’t seem to be going smoothly?

June 21, 2024

Official Move To Discovery Way

On July 1st, we will begin the process of moving into 6151 N Discovery Way and on July 7th we will have our first services in the building. Be praying as we make the preparations for our first services there, that God would use this permanent facility to save souls here in the Treasure Valley. Let’s Go!

Men’s Ministry Track

The Men’s Ministry Track of Compass Classroom is an intense training program for men who desire to be leaders in the church. Whether pursuing full-time ministry or seeking to improve your current service, this set of courses is designed to strengthen and sharpen you for greater service to the Lord. Over the course of two years, we will cover the topics of Character, Theology, Leadership, and Teaching. If you are interested in this or if you think that someone in your Life Group or ministry, might be interested, now is a great time to apply here: https://compassbibletv.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/1363840

Application Questions:

The Footsteps of Faith
When I Come to Die
Genesis 23

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Hebrews 11:11. In what ways might you feel a discrepancy between your circumstances and the promises of God? How can you, like Sarah, consider him faithful who promised?

2. Read 1 Peter 3:5-6. How might Sarah’s example help you deal with difficult people in authority over you?

3. Read 1 Corinthians 15:19. Are you living in such a way that you would look back in pity if there was no future resurrection? What would it look like to go more “all-in” on living for eternity?

4. Read 1 Corinthians 7:29-31. How can these instructions help you live like a sojourner and a foreigner in this world?

5. Read Matthew 6:19-21. What does your handling of the treasure God has entrusted you say about the direction of your heart? How can you use your finances to “lay up treasures in heaven”?

June 7, 2024

Free Randy Alcorn Books

In light of Tobin Bolter's tragic passing an individual in our church has donated several copies of Randy Alcorn's books Heaven and If God is Good: Faith in the Midst of Suffering and Evil. These books are free to anyone who would like them. They can be picked up at the Bookstore and Connect Table on Sunday. If you or anyone in your Life Group or ministry would like one of these books please stop by to grab some copies.

Next Steps at 6151 N Discovery Way

As we shared last week, we are in the process becoming the owners of the building at 6151 N Discovery Way, where The Pursuit Church currently meets. The Pursuit Church will hold their last official service in this building on Sunday, June 30th. We are prayerfully anticipating that some of their congregation will check out Compass during the transition that follows. Please be praying for those souls as they consider this possibility.

On June 23rd the pastors will be engaging with their congregation during a special service. At 10:00am pastor Charlie will deliver a message during their normal service time. Then the Connect Team will help serve a catered lunch while being present to answer questions about Compass. After that all of the pastors will host a condensed version “Exploring Compass” followed by a Q&A for all of those from The Pursuit who are interested.

Please be praying for the 23rd!

Pray for the Last Night of Ignite

Tonight (Friday) is the last night for Ignite 2024! We have students giving their testimonies tonight at the worship night. Pray for the other students to be encouraged and challenged by their peers!

Application Questions:

Ignite 2024
Rescued
Exodus 12

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Deuteronomy 8:17-18. How can you take care to remember and celebrate ways that God has kept his promises to you?

2. Read 1 Peter 1:17-19. What does this text specifically say that you were ransomed from? In what ways do you need to be careful to “conduct yourself in fear” this week?

3. Read Isaiah 53:4-7. What stands out to you about this passage? What does this passage tell us about the magnitude of sin? What does this passage tell us about the work of Christ for us?

4. Read Revelation 5:9-10. Why does this passage say that the lamb is worthy? How should that inspire greater worship from you this week?

5. Read Romans 3:27. Many people have a hard time admitting they need a Savior. As Christians, how should this reality of knowing that there is nothing we can do to save ourselves impact our lives in an ongoing way?

May 31, 2024

Men’s Tournament Series: Golf

Our next tournament series event will be a Golf Scramble on July 20th, 8am at Falcon Crest Golf Course. In order to help Brett Howard with coordinating the event with the Golf Course, if you are planning on being a part of it, please register by next Friday, June 7th here.

Guest Preacher This Weekend

Peter Goeman will be blessing our congregation in the ministry of the Word this Sunday. He is an Associate Professor of Old Testament and Biblical Languages at Shepherds Theological Seminary in North Carolina. He’s also the host of a helpful podcast called “The Bible Sojourner.” In addition to preaching, he’s scheduled to record a Due North podcast with us on the question “Why are Hermeneutics so Important to Eschatology?” That should be available in the coming weeks.

Incredible Taking Ground Provision

As we prepare to close on the 17-acres on Ustick Rd (our long-term plan), God has amazingly provided a short-term home for our congregation. The Pursuit will be closing down as a church at the end of June, and they have graciously offered their building to us! As of this Summer, our church will own 33,000 sq. ft. of ministry space that can be used full-time! We will be announcing this to the church this Sunday. We’re still working through the details, but we have an agreement in place with The Pursuit and could be moving there as early as July 7. Praise God for this amazing provision.

Application Questions:

Trusting God’s Sovereignty & Faithfulness in Troubled Times
Psalm 115

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. When you pray for help or deliverance, do you do so with the primary motivation of God’s glory? How can you align your prayers more with a desire for God’s glory?

2. How does acknowledging God’s sovereignty bring you comfort in difficult times? What are some passages or stories that help us see understand God’s sovereignty in difficulty?

3. How does the principle of “we become what we worship” apply to your life? What kinds of idols do we resemble?

4. How can you incorporate more praise for God’s faithfulness and steadfast love into your daily routine?

May 24, 2024

An Important Note About the Next Women’s Event

Ladies, our next women’s event is focused on motherhood and how moms should be connecting their role at home with the Great Commission. For those of you who lead groups that are predominantly past this life stage, I’d strongly encourage you to still come and even to intentionally invite a few strong examples from your group to come in order to encourage the younger women in our church (Titus 2). For this event, I’d even encourage leaders to intentionally team up with a group in a different life stage for the group discussion time for deeper conversation and perhaps ongoing relationships. I’m praying this event greatly helps the moms and even future moms of our church. - Pastor Ben

The event will be on Saturday, June 1st at the Pursuit (6151 N Discover Pl Boise, ID 83713) from 9-11:30am. You and the ladies in your group can register here.

Application Questions:

The Footsteps of Faith
The Ultimate Test
Genesis 22

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Review Deuteronomy 8:2 & 16; Exodus 20:20; and James 1:2-4. How can understanding some of God’s purposes in trials help you have the right mindset when your faith is tested?

2. Find a verse/passage that expresses the ultimate value that belongs to God. How will this passage help you in whatever tests you may face this week?

3. Read Romans 8:32. Think about the logic of this verse. How can this verse bolster your confidence that God will give you what you need when you need it?

4. Remember the example of Hudson Taylor and the words “Ebenezer” (“Till now the Lord has helped us”) and “Jehovah-jireh” (“The Lord will provide”). How can you meditate more on these realities in the midst of whatever tests you are facing this week?

5. Read 1 Peter 1:7. How have you experienced the joys that came as your faith is proven genuine through testing? How can that motivate further obedience?

May 17, 2024

Meal Train for the LeForts

Luc LeFort, our new High School Director, and his wife, Ariana, will be arriving next week! To welcome them to Idaho and to ease their transition, we have put together a meal train for them. You can sign up to take them a meal here. Feel free to share this with your group!

The Ground Beneath Our Feet Premiere

Lauren Havel, a member of Rooted at Compass, has directed and produced The Ground Beneath Our Feet, a faith-based, feature-length film. The premiere will be June 11 at the Morrison Center and we would love to invite you and your Life Group to attend and to use it as an outreach opportunity. This might be a good opportunity to take a friend or neighbor as Pastor Josiah will be giving a gospel presentation after the film. Learn more about the film and get tickets here.

Application Questions:

The Footsteps of Faith
The Joy of Promises Kept
Genesis 21

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read 2 Corinthians 4:16-18. How can you focus more on the “eternal weight of glory” than the “light, momentary affliction” of this life as you seek to walk by faith and not by sight?

2. Read Psalm 126. How does this Psalm encourage you through the trials of life? Specifically, how can the truth that “Those who sow in tears will reap with shouts of joy” fortify your heart & mind in difficult situations?

3. Read Revelation 21:1-8. Let yourself meditate on the future glory of heaven. What are some of the joy-filled aspects of heaven that you are most anticipating?

4. Read 2 Timothy 4:18. What are some of the things you might be tempted to worry will keep you from making it safely to God’s heavenly kingdom? How can you be encouraged that none of these threats can stop God’s promises?

5. Read Psalm 90:1-2. Why is God’s eternality such an important truth as it relates to God keeping his promises? How is God using our study in Genesis to elevate your view of his character and his promises?

May 10, 2024

Reminder - Invite Your Men to the Next Event

Our next Men’s Event is coming up next Saturday May 18th, 8am at the Pursuit. Remind the men in your Life Group to sign up by today, so that we can have the correct amount of food ordered for the event. You and the men in your Life Group can register here.

Application Questions:

The Footsteps of Faith
Faithful Despite Repeated Failure
Genesis 20

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Romans 6:1-4. Why does using grace as an excuse for sin show a misunderstanding of God’s grace and the purpose of the gospel?

2. Read Jude 24-25. How should a promise like this encourage you towards holiness instead of making you lazy or apathetic about obedience?

3. Read Romans 8:28-30. How does it encourage you to know that God will keep his promise to make you like Jesus even in spite of your failures?

4. Read Hebrews 10:24-26. What are some ways you might be tempted to compromise and choose sin over suffering? What about God’s promises can motivate you to choose suffering instead of sin?

5. Read 2 Corinthians 7:10-11. In what ways would you like to see this kind of repentance exemplified in your own life?

May 3, 2024

Summer Life Group Schedule

For Life Groups that meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays, here are the Summer Kids Ministry Series dates again. For all other Life Groups, feel free to alter your schedule accordingly throughout the Summer. Summer is a good time to do more fellowship events outside of your weekly meetings.

We recommend that all Life Groups try to take off August if you can. As a church, we don’t program much in August so that everyone can rest up for the fast-paced programming schedule that starts again every September.

Invite Your Men to the Next Event

Our next Men’s Event is coming up on Saturday May 18th, 8am at the Pursuit. Remind the men in your Life Group to sign up by Friday, May 10th, so that we can have the correct amount of food ordered for the event. You and the men in your Life Group can register here.

Application Questions:

Worry Doesn’t Work
Matthew 6:25-34

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Matthew 6:27, 34. In what ways do you need to “procrastinate worry” more in your life? Write down a specific list of the ways that you worry about provision instead of trusting in the ultimate provider. 

2. Recall one specific story of how God providentially provided for your needs, or the needs of your family, and be prepared to share it with the group. 

3. Read Psalm 37:4. What’s the difference between seeking God as a means to an end and seeking God as the end in Himself? In what ways do you need to more intentionally “seek first the kingdom of God”? 

4. Read Proverbs 6:6–11. Discuss the difference between biblical planning and sinful worry. In what ways are you tempted to plan in a way that is actually founded in sinful worry? 

5. Find two verses that express the character of God. How will these two verses help you to trust God ast the ultimate provider in the future?

April 26, 2024

Funeral Information for Deputy Tobin Bolter

Pastor Ben sent out information via email which is pasted below. If anyone in your ministries or Life Groups has questions about the funeral, please direct them to the content of this email. As of sending this we still need 50 more volunteers to distribute the Gospel of John. Please share this need with your Life Group if you haven’t already and be sure to direct them to Chris as stated below.

Dear Church Family,

The funeral service for Deputy Tobin Bolter will be at 3pm on Tuesday at the Idaho Center. Here are a few ways you can be involved in the proceedings that afternoon:

• Our church and the community will be directed to the outdoor amphitheater at the Idaho Center, as most of the inside of the facility will be reserved for our law enforcement community. It is recommended that you arrive early to find parking. Due to the solemn nature of the occasion and anticipated 3-hour service, the environment will not be conducive to young children.

• There will be a large processional as Deputy Bolter’s body is transported from Bowman Funeral Home to the Idaho Center. Anyone is welcome to show support by lining the processional route. This could be a great option for whole families. The Ada County Sheriff’s Office will be releasing information on the route.

• The service will be livestreamed via the Ada County Sheriff’s Office YouTube Channel.

Due to the anticipated attendance from law enforcement officers from all over the country, the inside of the Idaho Center will be reserved for our law enforcement community, family, and close friends. Please do not attempt to go inside the building without a specific invitation.

Another essential way for our entire church family to be involved is through prayer. The greatest desire of Tobin’s family is for God to use this service to glorify Himself and proclaim the gospel. 4000 copies of the Gospel of John are being sent to the church to be distributed at the event. (If you’d like to serve on the team distributing the booklets, please e-mail chris@compassbible.tv) Pray that God uses the words spoken during the service, these booklets, and the ongoing testimony of the gospel to greatly impact our community. We will be praying for this during our Boiler Room prayer meeting this Sunday from 7:40-8:40am in the Heritage Library.

For His Name-
Pastor Ben

Life Groups - More Prayer This Week

In response to this week’s message, we would love for you to set aside at least 20-30 minutes to pray for our nation along with the prayer prompts Pastor Ben will give in point 3 of the sermon on Sunday.

Outpost With Rob Thompson

Application Questions:

The Footsteps of Faith
Rescued From Judgment
Genesis 19

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Romans 2:3-4. Why is it dangerous to judge or to look down on others as worse sinners than you? What can keep us from this unhealthy mindset?

2. Read 1 John 2:15-17. Through what avenues might the world entice you with the desires of the flesh, the desires of the eyes, and the pride of life? How can you guard yourself from these worldly influences?

3. Lot was separated from Abraham and surrounded by very worldly influences. How have you seen a lack of godly community negatively affect your life? How can you lean into godly influences that God has put around you?

4. Spend extra time praying yourself and praying as a group through the list from point 3 of the sermon.

April 19, 2024

Life Groups - More Prayer This Week

In response to this week’s message, we would love for you to set aside at least 20-30 minutes to pray for our nation along with the prayer prompts Pastor Ben will give in point 3 of the sermon on Sunday.

New Outpost With Rob Thompson

Application Questions:

Hope in a Tragic World
Isaiah 25:6-12

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Romans 8:18-25. Why is it important for Christians to have a realistic view of the sufferings and tragedies that will happen in this life and in this world? How can we prepare ourselves not to be shocked or surprised when tragedy strikes close to us?

2. Read Colossians 3:1-4. Why do Christians need to think about heaven and our future with Christ often? Why is it important for us to remember that these future promises are a central part of our faith?

3. Read Job 42:1-6. In what ways have you had to find yourself saying similar things in times of tragedy? In what ways do you need to prepare yourself with thoughts like this in times of tragedy?

4. Read Habakkuk 3:17-19. How is possible for Christians to have joy even in the midst of tragedy?

5. Read Psalm 73:16-22. One thought that encouraged the Psalmist in a time of doubt was God’s future judgment of the wicked. How can this thought help you in times of struggle or tragedy in your life?

April 12, 2024

Reminder - Life Group Women Leaders Prayer Meeting

Life Group Women Leaders: We are gathering tomorrow morning from 9-11am, to pray and prepare for “The Love of God” retreat. Breakfast will be provided. The meeting will be held at 6531 N Levenham Ave, Meridian, ID 83646.

Summer Adventure Club & Life Group Schedule

While we are working to confirm locations, we have our dates for the Summer Series for our Tuesday & Thursday Adventure Club & Life Groups:

Session 1: July 9 & 11
Session 2: July 16 & 18
Session 3: July 23 & 25
Session 4: July 30 & August 1

Please let your Life Group members know so that they can plan their summer accordingly.

Application Questions:

The God Man
John 1:1-3, 14

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read Colossians 2:9-10. Why is Jesus' deity necessary for salvation?

2. How can Christ eternally dwell "with" God but also "be" God? Discuss the doctrine of the Trinity and its implications for the Christian life.

3. How should the incarnation - "God in flesh" - shape our view of God?

4. Read John 1:14. Why is Jesus' humanity necessary for salvation?

5. Discuss some strategies for engaging with Mormons/Jehovah's Witnesses on the deity and humanity of Christ.

April 5, 2024

Baptisms - This Weekend & Upcoming

We will have baptisms at our services this weekend! Pray that God will use the testimonies of His work in the lives of those being baptized to draw others to repentance and faith and to encourage believers. If anyone in your Life Group is a professing believer and has not been baptized, encourage them to do so at our next baptism service on July 21.

Reminder - Life Group Women Leaders Prayer Meeting

Life Group Women Leaders: The Saturday before Women’s Retreat, April 13th from 9-11am, we will meet to pray and prepare for “The Love of God” retreat. Breakfast will be provided. The meeting will be held at 6531 N Levenham Ave, Meridian, ID 83646.

Application Questions:

The Footsteps of Faith
The Justice of God
Genesis 18:16-33

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read 1 Peter 4:17. As we begin to study a passage that deals with judgment on these ancient wicked cities, why is it so important for us to examine ourselves?

2. Read 1 Peter 2:9-12. Which passions that wage war against your flesh could do the most damage to your witness to the way of the Lord, righteousness, and justice? How will you fight against these passions
   this week?

3. Read Romans 2:4. How do you see God’s patience at work in your own life—especially as God led you to salvation? How can you reflect that patience to the lost around you?

4. Think about the things you pray for the most. Are these requests that you can connect to the character of God or the promises of God? How can you make these ideas more central to your own prayers?

5. Read Job 42:2-6. In what ways have you perhaps had to wrestle with the justice of God? What about Job’s final response can be instructive for us in those moments?

March 29, 2024

Pray For Resurrection Sunday

It’s been a long and wonderful week of Resurrection Week events and messages. Let’s be praying that it culminates in a celebration of the risen Christ tomorrow. Pray for the salvation of the lost and the sanctification of the saints!

Abbreviated Boiler Room Tomorrow Morning

We will still be meeting for Boiler Room tomorrow (Sunday) morning, from 7:10am-7:40am in the Library. Come and join us as we pray for God to be glorified, saints sanctified, and sinners saved through our Resurrection Sunday Services.

Application Questions:

God’s Great Promises
The Promises of Resurrection & Life
John 11:25-26

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

1. Read 1 Corinthians 15:3-4. As you think about your evangelistic opportunities, how can you keep driving these conversations toward the death and resurrection of Christ? In particular, how might the reality of the resurrection be helpful in these conversations?

2. Read 1 Corinthians 15:19. Reflect on the truth of this verse. Why is it so important to trust that those who believe in Christ will rise again someday? What implications should this have for your life?

3. Read John 17:3. Why is it important to understand that eternal life refers not merely to quantity of life but also to a quality of life that comes from knowing God? Specifically, how should this truth impact the goals you have in this life?

4. Read John 10:10. What are some of the lies and temptations that are trying to steal from the abundant life you have in Christ?

5. Jesus closes our text with the question, “Do you believe this?” Do you believe this? If so, how will this familiar text strengthen your faith and resolve to follow Christ?