Message from John

     Today we are finishing up a 3 Sunday series on humility. This morning I want you to think beyond the mechanics of what humility looks like and dwell on growing in heart and mind into a state of humility from which actions naturally flow into the new and humbler you.

     Below is a sort of “Humility self-exam”: Ask yourself these questions and give an honest and spiritually introspective answer (i.e. God can read your mind so don’t try cheating):

-          When people disagree with you, do you argue to defend your position?

-          Does it hurt you when those you dislike get credit or have success?

-          Do you find it difficult to admit you are wrong?

-          Do you find it difficult to say: “I am wrong.”

-          Do you inwardly react to criticism. Or, are you able to maintain a sense of calm and God-based self esteem in the midst of rejection?

-          Do you give your opinions before being asked for them?

-          Do you enjoy telling others of your accomplishments?

-          Do you talk more than you listen?

-          Do you think about talking when you are supposed to be listening?

-          Do you look for ways to be humble like Jesus?

-          Do you do things hoping for praise or compliments?

-          Are you quick to find fault and correct others?

-          Do you compare yourself with others or with God?

     I have been reminded the past few weeks how almost every sin we face and commit eventually comes back to a form of pride, a lack of humility before God and our fellow travelers. Truly, humility exalts us as a nation, as a church, and as individuals.  - Humbly yours, doug

Memory Verse

Memory Verse January—Mark 16:15
Go into all the world and preach the gospel.

Order of Worship

Call To Worship
Children's Memory Verse Lucas Matthews
Announcements: Vince Urbina
Shepherd’s Moment/Prayer Jerry Austin
Song Leader Dwight Erickson
238 You Are the Words and the Music
239 In Moments Like These
533 I Am A Sheep & the Lord Is My Shepherd
screen There’s A Stirring
62 I Exalt Thee
Communion
Screen A Shield About Me
(children dismissed)
Sermon—”Humility III Conclusion
Doug Clayton
Invitation Song
Screen More Like You
68 Give Thanks

Honored to Serve

Eric Moore
Richard Moore
Steve Neff
Eric Pennal
Ron Raff
Ted Reaves
J’Dean Redding
Ed Riddle

News and Such

Nursery Help Needed
Your help is needed immediately to attend the nursery on Sunday mornings. A new sign up sheet is on the bulletin board across from the nursery in the hallway. Please sign up today and if you have any questions, see Sandy Gustafson

Baby Shower
A baby boy shower for Deborah Carol will be here at the building on January 23 at 10 AM. If anyone would like to help Becca Ferguson hostess the shower, please let her know.

Placing Membership
Ed and Wilma Seela want to place membership with our church family. They have been sojourners and have helped so many congregations all over the country. They have worshipped with us off and on when they weren’t sojourning and have been considered members of our family for a very long time but they and wanted to make it official with this announcement. They are the parents of Keri Fleming and we are so blessed to have them in our midst on a permanent basis.

Bible Bowl Fundraiser Cancelled
Only two of the Bible Bowlers plan to travel to Tulsa in March and due to the small number, the chili supper fund raiser planned for Feb. 5 has been cancelled. – Sheila Yeager

Agape Sunday Pot Luck— January 31st
Please plan to stay after the morning service to share a meal together. Please bring enough to share with others

Peer Counseling Change
Our church leaders want you to know that our peer counseling and marriage mentoring ministries are active, ready and willing to minister to you and your family's needs. The new number to call if you have a need is: 779-0691. All counseling is free and completely confidential. If you are interested in taking the Soul Care 101 class and joining our ministry team as a peer counselor then let Diane Hatfield know.

What An Opportunity!
If you would like to plan, plant, water, weed, pick a community garden site here on God’s property—attend a planning meeting in Room 103 right after classes on Sunday January 31st.

 

Prayer Needs

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