8/8/2019 Volume 10, Issue 1, November 7, 2010
1/2
THE LATEST NEWS AND UPDATESTHE LATEST NEWS AND UPDATESTHE LATEST
NEWS AND UPDATES
Several times in his letters,
Paul will give a personal re-
flection or testimony (as he
does in Ephesians 3:1-13).
There are several aims for why
Paul would use a personal tes-
timony.
First, it bridges the gap be-
tween Paul and his readers. In
effect, Paul not only invites
the readers to participate in hisstory but his story also
servesas an exemplar of how Gods
story frames our individual
stories. Simply, God did this in
my life; he can also do it in
yours.
Second, by showing that God
is actively involved in his life,
it become more real. This is
not just theory (though, in the
Ephesians reading there is
plenty of that). What God hasdone is actualized in the life
of
a real person such a Paul.
Finally, Paul will use testi-
mony to give context to what
might be an embarrassment in
Pauls story (see Eph 3:13).
Paul is in prison; he is suffer-
ing. This does not
square well with resur-
rection power that Paul
had so confidently an-
nounced earlier (see
Eph 1:19-20; 2:4-6).
When the chips are down is
where the theory, or more
accurately the theology part
c o m e s i n . G o d
has already acted; what that
means is not yet fully clear. In
this text, Paul believes that
what God put into motion in
the past was becoming a real-
ity in Pauls ministry.
Those formerly excluded fromGods people are now invitedin. The
big story in Pauls tes-
timony is that God was using
him to announce that non-Jews
(Gentiles) are now co-heirs, members of the samebody, and
sharers in Gods
promise (Eph. 3:6).Paul has a testimony because
his ministry is to announce this
move of God. Paul under-
stands that through him God issetting something big in mo-
tionthe implication of which
were not yet visible.
This not yet part of Gods
plan is bigger than we usually
think or teach. It involves not
just history (see ages in Eph
3:9) but future ages (see Eph
2:7). What God is up to is cos-
mic, universal and eternal
not just personal and individ-
ual.
Yet, God has called the
church, the people of God, to
be the instrument through
whom God will announce his
wisdom (Eph 3:10). This not
merely evangelism, either,since the ones hearing the
an-nouncement from the church
are the rulers and authorities
in the heavenly places, or
angelic and demonic forces at
work in our world. This is
where our story ties with Paul.
We are that church and we
have, as the text says, access
to God. Thus we can walk in
boldness and confidence
through faith in him evenwhen the circumstances
around us suggest otherwise.
When we do this, we too have
a testimony.
Can I have a witness?
S.N. Helton
DO I HAVE A WITNESS? By Stan HeltonASSEMBLY TIMES
Sunday Morning:
10:03am Class
11:03am
Full Family Fellowship
Thursday Evening:
Alternating Thursdays
7:00pm
___
CONTACT INFO
1 Christina Street
Village of Kenosee
Lake
Box 184
S0C 2S0
(306)[email protected]
___
LEADERSHIP
Elders:
Cameron Husband
Harold Floyd
Dale King
Jim Sedor
Minister:
Rolland Bouchard
THRIFT STORE DAYS
We will be working the thrift storeNovember 30 & December
2
December 28 & 30
POTLUCK REQUESTWe want to thank you all for your generous
dona-
tions to our potluck lunches. Because of knownallergies within
our congregation we ask that youdo not bring any items containing
pork. Thanks!
HOMEMAKERS CIRCLE!
Nov13th - Trip to Yorktonor Nov 5th Ladies Seminar
Dec 7th - Ladies Christmas DinnerJan 14th - Spa Night
Feb 8th - Cake DecoratingMar 19th - Ladies Day / Theme
Supper
April 8/9th - Mini RetreatMay 24th - Kennedy Memorial
Gardens
June 14th - Tea House, Fairlight
COMMITMENT SUNDAY
There will be a congregational meeting TODAY.
Please plan to be a part of the meeting as it will beboth
directional and encouraging. Mark Your cal-
endars today.
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
During our potluck lunch Today we will be celebrat-ing Nora
Singletons 90th
Birthday.
IN HIS STEPS
John McMillan is teaching our adult Bible class forNovember
using the book In His Steps. Please
read the book and be prepared for the series.
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILDFor information on how you can
contribute this
year, talk to Pam.
REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE
There will be a remembrance day service out atthe monument by
the baseball diamond on Thurs-day this week. We will also be
hosting the lunch-eon. Please see the signup sheet to find out
how
you can contribute. Thanks.
Volume 10, Issue 1 November 7, 2010
www.moosemountainchurch.com
Activities for AssemblyNovember 7, 2010
Welcome and Announcements
Offering
Childrens Time
Holy, Holy, Holy
Beautiful Prayer
Sweet Hour of Prayer
Communion
Take My Life and Let it be.
Message
Be With Me Lord
Caring and Sharing
8/8/2019 Volume 10, Issue 1, November 7, 2010
2/2
You Can sponsor Mehtrin for $41.00 a month. 84.2% of your
donation goes
directly to the support and sponsorship of the child. Your
support through com-
passion will introduce children and families to Jesus Christ and
show your com-
passion. Not only that, but you will have this child through the
duration of your
sponsorship.
To Sponsor Mehtrin or another child, type the link below into
the address bar of
your internet browser. This link will lead you to the Compassion
Canada Web-
site.
www.compassion.caOr talk to Rolland today.
All of those walking through grief.
Arnold Lawrence
Marie McMillan
Verna Reed
Lanny Lawrenceis home from Hospital after
open heart surgery.
Bernard and Alicia Krogsgaard - Missionaries in
Mexico
Joe Foxrecovery from surgery.
Vernas Sister Linda was in a car accident is recov-
ering
Chris Cornforthcontinued health concerns.
Joe Cornforth, continued emotional and health
issues.
Catherine Taylor seeing continued success and
healing after her surgery.
Rollands Grandmother is recovering well from
surgery after being diagnosed with cancer.
Nancy Martinson(Heather Kings Sister-in-law)
Pray for success in cancer treatments.
Candy Wiseundergoing another surgery for an
aneurism. Pray for success.
Tammy Palmerstill struggling with health. Pray
that God will heal her. She also thanks you for
your continued prayers
James and Shelly, Congratulations on the birth of
your new baby girl Jamie!
Neil PalmerVernas Cousin recovering from five
bypass surgery
Pams Uncle, John Dyck had open hear surgery.
Pams cousin Julies husband passed away from
cancer leaving behind 2 young sons and a widow.
Codyranked number 1 in bull riding. Pray forhis safety and
rejoice with him on his victories.
Joes brother Dan was in a roll over with his
tanker truck. He sustained some neck and back
injuries and will be out of work for a while.
Krista Dolphins arm is broken, pray for a speedy
recovery.
Thank you for your prayers. Please know that thislist is not
prioritized, every thing on this list de-
serves full attention. Please be sure to pray for eachof these
requests daily.
THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER...THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS
TOGETHER...THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER...
Volume 10, Issue 1 November 7, 2010
www.moosemountainchurch.com
www.compassion.ca
1 O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. 2 You know
when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar.
3 You
discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with
all my
ways. 4 Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely,
O
LORD. 5 You hem me in--behind and before; you have laid your
hand
upon me. 6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for
me to
attain. 7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from
your
presence? 8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make
my
bed in the depths, you are there. 9 If I rise on the wings of
the dawn, if I
settle on the far side of the sea, 10 even there your hand will
guide
me, your right hand will hold me fast. 11 If I say, "Surely the
darkness
will hide me and the light become night around me," 12 even the
dark-
ness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day,
for dark-
ness is as light to you. 13 For you created my inmost being; you
knit
me together in my mother's womb. 14 I praise you because I am
fear-
fully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know
that full
well. Psalm 139
Puzzles and Cartoons used with Permission. For rights and
permissions see http://biblewordgames.com and
www.reverendfun.com
463 days
http://www.compassion.ca/child_details.asp?intid=16403http://www.compassion.ca/child_details.asp?intid=16403
