
February 2. It starts with loving ourselves ~ John 4.
Jesus had no trouble loving himself as he is perfect love. For most of us we’re more like the Woman at the Well. Let’s see how Jesus helped her learn to love herself and do the same.
February 9. What kind of love ~ 1 Corinthians 13.
It’s easy to say I love you if or I love you when but that’s not Jesus love. His is unconditional. Let’s look at what that really means this Sunday.
February 16. Loving the unloveable. ~ Matthew 8:1-4
Jesus said “Love your enemies.” That means I have to learn to love the unloveable. It’s impossible! Or is it?
February 23. Loving the loveable ~ John 12:1-8
Sometimes it’s easy to love those around. To what extent do we really have to love another. Surely there are limits. Or are there?
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Today’s Bible Verse
“For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms.
Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand.” –
Ephesians 6:12-13
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Series: Who Am I?
The question that all of us struggle with. Are we defined by what we do? The roles we play? The people we associate with? Who am I?
January 26 Sermon – What We Say –John 1:35-51
Our lives should be filled with invitation. That’s what the early disciples kept doing. Having met Jesus they would seek out those who hadn’t known him and extend the invitation, “Come and see.” Let’s see how to do that this Sunday.
“The next day John was there again with two of his disciples. When he saw Jesus passing by, he said, “Look, the Lamb of God!” When the two disciples heard him say this, they followed Jesus.Turning around, Jesus saw them following and asked, “What do you want?” They said, “Rabbi” (which means “Teacher”), “where are you staying?” “Come,” he replied,“and you will see.” (John 1:35-39)
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- January 26: Blood Pressure Checks, 9:15-9:45 am and 12:00-12:30 pm
- January 26: Sunday School Classes. Read the brochure
- January 26: Time Out for Parents, 9:15-10:30 am
- January 26: How to Study the Bible, 9:30 am
- January 26: Pender Connections Class, 10:45 am. More information
- January 26: Disciple II Bible Study, 4:00 pm
- January 26: Youth Orchestra, 4:15-5:00 pm. Register for this orchestra.
- January 26: Celebration Ringers, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
- January 26: Youth Handbell Ensemble, 5:00-5:45 pm. Register for this choir
- January 26: JLU, 5:00-7:00 pm. More information
- January 26: Youth Choir, 5:45-6:30 pm. Register for this choir
- January 26: Turning Point Youth Group, 6:30 pm, with dinner. More information
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