This week we again met with Erin and discussed "Wonder questions".
We reviewed a list of questions that we can ask a person that will get them thinking about their faith. We also discussed how to engage a person in a conversation by talking about somthing that they are interested in.
Prayer Requests:
Pastoral Search
People in Japan
Sunday, March 13, 2011
Sunday, March 6, 2011
March 6, 2011
Sorry so long since the last post...
Since the last post Erin O. has continued meeting with us for evangelism training(when weather and other events allow!). For those that are interested, and missed the first lessons, Erin has some pamphlets that can help step you through a conversation about your faith, and a worksheet that will help you prepare your personal testimony.
Please join for the last couple weeks, if you are able, as each session is quite informative, even if you have not heard the previous sessions.
Prayer Requests:
Pastoral search: current pastors and potential new pastors
Mission trip to Ukraine: clarity for those deciding to go or not
Johnstons: meetings this week for fundraising
Easter Season: That it will open doors for people to invite others to church, and that it will renew our thankfullness for the gift Jesus has given us
Since the last post Erin O. has continued meeting with us for evangelism training(when weather and other events allow!). For those that are interested, and missed the first lessons, Erin has some pamphlets that can help step you through a conversation about your faith, and a worksheet that will help you prepare your personal testimony.
Please join for the last couple weeks, if you are able, as each session is quite informative, even if you have not heard the previous sessions.
Prayer Requests:
Pastoral search: current pastors and potential new pastors
Mission trip to Ukraine: clarity for those deciding to go or not
Johnstons: meetings this week for fundraising
Easter Season: That it will open doors for people to invite others to church, and that it will renew our thankfullness for the gift Jesus has given us
Sunday, January 16, 2011
January 16th, 2011
We are continuing to meet out in the main area and had our first session of Evangelism training ("Go" class) that is being taught by Erin Olson.
We will be doing the "Go" class for approximately 8 weeks:
Week 1: heart for evangelism, love vs. truth, getting to know one another
Week 2: What is the gospel, training on using the 4 Spiritual laws
Week 3: Writing your personal testimony
Week 4: Walking in the power of the Holy Spirit
Week 5: Asking wondering questions, taking advantage of everyday questions
Week 6: Positive Deconstruction
Week 7: Apologetics #1 - philisophical questions
Week 8: Apologetics #2 - logistical questions
We wrote down 3 names that we will be praying for during these 8 weeks for them to come to Christ.
We took a collection for the Ortmans to help defer travel expenses while they are gone. If you would like to give, please contact Amy Gebhard or Fredel Thomas.
PRAYER REQUESTS
~ Ortmans - Surgery was cancelled last week for LIncoln, but they leave again on Thursday to go again. Pray for health for the whole family. Lincoln has to stay healthy in order for them to do the surgery.
~ The Pastoral Vote taking place today
~ Dave's cousin with cancer (only 22)
~ Lieber's house in Minnesota to finalize the sale and praise for progress there.
~ Sauers family while Daniel is away
~ Amirrah to gain weight and to learn nursing quickly.
~ Will's dad diagnosed with cancer and doesn't know the Lord.
Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
We will be doing the "Go" class for approximately 8 weeks:
Week 1: heart for evangelism, love vs. truth, getting to know one another
Week 2: What is the gospel, training on using the 4 Spiritual laws
Week 3: Writing your personal testimony
Week 4: Walking in the power of the Holy Spirit
Week 5: Asking wondering questions, taking advantage of everyday questions
Week 6: Positive Deconstruction
Week 7: Apologetics #1 - philisophical questions
Week 8: Apologetics #2 - logistical questions
We wrote down 3 names that we will be praying for during these 8 weeks for them to come to Christ.
We took a collection for the Ortmans to help defer travel expenses while they are gone. If you would like to give, please contact Amy Gebhard or Fredel Thomas.
PRAYER REQUESTS
~ Ortmans - Surgery was cancelled last week for LIncoln, but they leave again on Thursday to go again. Pray for health for the whole family. Lincoln has to stay healthy in order for them to do the surgery.
~ The Pastoral Vote taking place today
~ Dave's cousin with cancer (only 22)
~ Lieber's house in Minnesota to finalize the sale and praise for progress there.
~ Sauers family while Daniel is away
~ Amirrah to gain weight and to learn nursing quickly.
~ Will's dad diagnosed with cancer and doesn't know the Lord.
Hebrews 11:1
Now faith is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.
Monday, January 10, 2011
January 9, 2011
We met briefly to discuss our upcoming study "Go" that will be led by Erin Olson. Following our discussion of evangelism, we shared prayer requests.
* Starting our new study
* Chris, Missy, and Lincoln on their way to Iowa City. Lincoln's surgery will be this week, but they will remain in Iowa City for at least 2 weeks.
* Pastoral candidate and church vote
* Baby Amirrah - weight check on Monday - hoping to be over 5 lbs.
* Dave's cousin, Jared, found out he has cancer - he's 22 and is supposed to be leaving for Afghanistan
* Starting our new study
* Chris, Missy, and Lincoln on their way to Iowa City. Lincoln's surgery will be this week, but they will remain in Iowa City for at least 2 weeks.
* Pastoral candidate and church vote
* Baby Amirrah - weight check on Monday - hoping to be over 5 lbs.
* Dave's cousin, Jared, found out he has cancer - he's 22 and is supposed to be leaving for Afghanistan
Sunday, December 19, 2010
December 19, 2010
We did not have an organized lesson today, but we did have a decent sized group and plenty of prayer requests.
- Renee's bed rest has got her to 34 weeks, she is shooting for 36 (or better)
- Sunday School class that is presenting their book "Saul to Paul" to use the book to witness to others
- New Pastor - candidating on January 9th, vote on January 16th
- Kids getting the real Meaning of Christmas
- January 11th, Surgery for Lincoln
- Gentleman who left church with the paramedics
- Car Accident by Ethan - car vs. semi - non-life threatening injuries
- House Fire by Waddel's
- Safe travel for everyone at Christmas
- people without family to spend Christmas with
- John S's brother coming home after 2 years in Iraq
- What we will study after Christmas
- Renee's bed rest has got her to 34 weeks, she is shooting for 36 (or better)
- Sunday School class that is presenting their book "Saul to Paul" to use the book to witness to others
- New Pastor - candidating on January 9th, vote on January 16th
- Kids getting the real Meaning of Christmas
- January 11th, Surgery for Lincoln
- Gentleman who left church with the paramedics
- Car Accident by Ethan - car vs. semi - non-life threatening injuries
- House Fire by Waddel's
- Safe travel for everyone at Christmas
- people without family to spend Christmas with
- John S's brother coming home after 2 years in Iraq
- What we will study after Christmas
Monday, December 13, 2010
December 12, 2010
This week we watched the second part of the video series "Indescribable" by Louis Giglio. It was entitled "Astronomical Grace."
Our prayer requests this week were limited due to time restraints, but this is what people asked prayer for:
* Ortmans - Lincoln has surgery on January 11th.
* Renee has been experiencing pre-term labor. She will be on bed rest for the next few weeks.
* Travel plans for everyone around the holidays
* Pastoral search
Have a great week!
Our prayer requests this week were limited due to time restraints, but this is what people asked prayer for:
* Ortmans - Lincoln has surgery on January 11th.
* Renee has been experiencing pre-term labor. She will be on bed rest for the next few weeks.
* Travel plans for everyone around the holidays
* Pastoral search
Have a great week!
Sunday, December 5, 2010
December 5th, 2010
We are meeting out in the main area again and we watched a video called "Indescribable: Significant Insignificance" by Louie Giglio.
The Universe is a big place. Astronomers estimate that it is 156 billion light years wide (keeping in mind that a light year is 5.87 trillion miles). This has led many to state that if earth is the only inhabited planet, it sure seems like there is a lot of wasted space out there. But what if the universe had a different purpose, other than just to house us? What if it was intended to communicate something to us? If we were to listen, what would it say about us and about God?
Question to think about...
1) Read Psalm 19:1-6. What does the universe communicate to us about God?
2) Why do we tend to lose perspective on how big God is? How does this impact how we approach life?
3) How can you remind yourself how big God is? What difference would it make in your life if you carried around the proper perspective of God's bigness?
4) Read Psalm 8:3-4. What does the universe communicate to us about ourselves?
5) Why do we tend to think of ourselves as bigger than we really are? When have you been reminded of your smallness?
6) Read Psalm 8:3-9 and Philippians 2:5-11. What is the source of our significance?
PRAYER REQUESTS
~ Chris and Missy and their trip to Iowa with Lincoln
~ Praise that Leah is home from the hospital and prayers for the family as they still don't know what was wrong?
~ Fredel is scheduled to have the baby on Friday
~ Traci's mom's eyes
~ Pastor Search
NEXT WEEK
Next week we will be watching the video "Indescribable 2: Astronomical Grace".
We are given glances into God's grandeur when we stare out into the universe. Stars and nebulas and pulsars and galaxies all beautifully and intricately created by Him. However, contemplating the vastness of God can make it harder to wrap our minds around His grace. How can it be that a God this big, this creative, this imaginative, would stoop down, take the form of a man, and die a humiliating death on the cross? Could the One who made the stars also offer me grace?
Questions to think about for next week...
1) What are some specific things in God's created universe that amaze you? What are some things you have learned about God because of His creation?
2) Read Hebrews 1:1-3. How could it be that Jesus is a better reflection of God's glory than all the stars in the universe?
3) Jesus provided the way for our sins to be cleansed by offering Himself as a sacrifice on the cross. What emotions surface when you think about the One whom all things were created through offering Himself as a sacrifice?
4)When did you first come to know about the grace offered by God? How was it communicated to you?
5) God's grace is big enough to cover all sins. How does the bigness of God's grace compare with the bigness of His creation? Are both equally amazing?
6) How can a better appreciation of the bigness of God's grace change the way you interact with God and others?
The Universe is a big place. Astronomers estimate that it is 156 billion light years wide (keeping in mind that a light year is 5.87 trillion miles). This has led many to state that if earth is the only inhabited planet, it sure seems like there is a lot of wasted space out there. But what if the universe had a different purpose, other than just to house us? What if it was intended to communicate something to us? If we were to listen, what would it say about us and about God?
Question to think about...
1) Read Psalm 19:1-6. What does the universe communicate to us about God?
2) Why do we tend to lose perspective on how big God is? How does this impact how we approach life?
3) How can you remind yourself how big God is? What difference would it make in your life if you carried around the proper perspective of God's bigness?
4) Read Psalm 8:3-4. What does the universe communicate to us about ourselves?
5) Why do we tend to think of ourselves as bigger than we really are? When have you been reminded of your smallness?
6) Read Psalm 8:3-9 and Philippians 2:5-11. What is the source of our significance?
PRAYER REQUESTS
~ Chris and Missy and their trip to Iowa with Lincoln
~ Praise that Leah is home from the hospital and prayers for the family as they still don't know what was wrong?
~ Fredel is scheduled to have the baby on Friday
~ Traci's mom's eyes
~ Pastor Search
NEXT WEEK
Next week we will be watching the video "Indescribable 2: Astronomical Grace".
We are given glances into God's grandeur when we stare out into the universe. Stars and nebulas and pulsars and galaxies all beautifully and intricately created by Him. However, contemplating the vastness of God can make it harder to wrap our minds around His grace. How can it be that a God this big, this creative, this imaginative, would stoop down, take the form of a man, and die a humiliating death on the cross? Could the One who made the stars also offer me grace?
Questions to think about for next week...
1) What are some specific things in God's created universe that amaze you? What are some things you have learned about God because of His creation?
2) Read Hebrews 1:1-3. How could it be that Jesus is a better reflection of God's glory than all the stars in the universe?
3) Jesus provided the way for our sins to be cleansed by offering Himself as a sacrifice on the cross. What emotions surface when you think about the One whom all things were created through offering Himself as a sacrifice?
4)When did you first come to know about the grace offered by God? How was it communicated to you?
5) God's grace is big enough to cover all sins. How does the bigness of God's grace compare with the bigness of His creation? Are both equally amazing?
6) How can a better appreciation of the bigness of God's grace change the way you interact with God and others?
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