Sunday :: Worship / Fellowship

Message for Sunday, July 30th

Remaining faithful to one’s calling as a Christian seems to be increasingly hard. There are a lot of external things that are putting pressure on us. There are cultural values that conflict with things the Bible says. There are so many voices that question a basic understanding of God’s Word. If we actually choose to follow Jesus in the way the Bible encourages us to, we will “stand out” — and quite likely face ridicule. And yet we are called to His Love and called to be Love in this world. Today we will talk about what it means to be a holy and faithful people of God.

Scripture

Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every kind. Like newborn babies, crave pure spiritual milk, so that by it you may grow up in your salvation, now that you have tasted that the Lord is good.

The Living Stone and a Chosen People
As you come to him, the living Stone—rejected by humans but chosen by God and precious to him— you also, like living stones, are being built into a spiritual house to be a holy priesthood, offering spiritual sacrifices acceptable to God through Jesus Christ. For in Scripture it says:

“See, I lay a stone in Zion,
a chosen and precious cornerstone,
and the one who trusts in him
will never be put to shame.”
Now to you who believe, this stone is precious. But to those who do not believe,

“The stone the builders rejected
has become the cornerstone,”
and,

“A stone that causes people to stumble
and a rock that makes them fall.”
They stumble because they disobey the message—which is also what they were destined for.

But you are a chosen people, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, God’s special possession, that you may declare the praises of him who called you out of darkness into his wonderful light. Once you were not a people, but now you are the people of God; once you had not received mercy, but now you have received mercy.

Living Godly Lives in a Pagan Society
Dear friends, I urge you, as foreigners and exiles, to abstain from sinful desires, which wage war against your soul.

1 Peter 2:1-11

Growthday :: Events

Summer in the Psalms

If you are looking for a small group, Bible study, or prayer journey this summer, consider a weekly dive into the Psalms with the Prayer Ministry. It starts Wednesday June 7 at 7:00 pm at the church. Everyone is welcome, and so are snacks and drinks! Teens are invited to volunteer for child care on a pay-by-donation basis. Summer is often busy, so just come when you can. We hope participants will learn and pray favorite and obscure Psalms more deeply. Contact Nik or Elsbeth Grosfield for more information.

 

Everyday :: Serve & Witness

 

Homeward Bound 2017

Ideas are flowing, excitement is building, and plans are ramping up for another amazing mission experience right here on our doorstep! Here’s some important dates to remember as we prepare to serve our neighbors and spread His love:

• Drive By Service & Door-To-Door Invites: Today! :: Our first service event to collect project ideas and show His love by giving out cookies!
• Prayer Walk: July 30 through August 12 :: Prayer Maps are located in foyer :: We are covering each home in prayer over the next two weeks. He is listening, He is working, and He is GOOD! We can look to our Awesome God with expectation and praise!
• Volunteer Meeting: August 9, 6:00 pm, Fellowship Hall

TGIF Golf Night

Friday, August 18, 5:30 pm at Overland Golf Course :: 4 Person Scramble, $35 per person :: Prizes, BBQ, Fun! :: 100% of proceeds go directly to clean water development :: Space is limited, sign up today! :: Sign up in foyer, or online at MontanaOnAMission.org.