Welcome to Full Gospel Church!

We’re glad you’re here!

TODAY: Grace & Truth Series con-tinues!

Children’s life groups will have a special presentation in our 1st ser-vice.

The Gideon ministry will be sharing with us in our 2nd service.

TONIGHT: UTURN at 6:00 p.m. Bring your friends! See you there!

MONDAY: Board meeting at 6:30 p.m.

TUESDAY: Men’s Prayer at 6:30 a.m.

TUESDAY: Compassion Connection at 7:00 p.m. These meetings are men only.

THURSDAY: Compassion Connection at 7:00 p.m. These meetings are co-ed.

THURSDAY: Prayer is held at 6:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend.

5.15.16

293 Hwy 63 South

P.O. Box 575

Shell Lake, WI 54871

715.468.2895

www.shelllakefullgospel.com

REMINDER TO PARENTS:

CHILDREN’S CHECK-IN! Please check in children shortly be-fore 9 & 10:30 am. (Located by nursery.)

Ushers: Ken & Kristi Miller, Mike Leckel Greeters: Ted & Judy Crandell Hosts: Jacques & Kathy Boissy Resource Center: Joan Avery, Ladonart Bos Coffee/Connection Team: Josh & Rachael Schmidt KFC: Jen & Jeremy Siem KFC Jr.: Jessica Andrews, Trevor Nickell Nursery: Rachele Scribner, Sandi Beecroft, Kora Folstad, Bob & Marilyn Erwin, Savannah Steines Kids Depot: Shelley Leckel, Anne Palmer, Jacob Leonard Children's Check-In: Mike Andrews Sound/Tech Crew: Rebecca Melton, Josh Mel-ton

Are you new to Full Gospel Church?

Our hosts, greeters, and ushers are happy to assist you with today’s schedule and details!

TODAY’S SERVICE SCHEDULE 5.15.16

9:00 – 10:00 A.M.

Nursery: Provided in the west end of the fellowship hall

(For ages 8 months to 2 years only!)

Mother’s Lounge: Available for mothers with infants

Children’s Life Groups: Held downstairs.

Worship Service: Held in the Worship Center

10:00 – 10:30 A.M.: Hospitality with refreshments is held during this time between the 2 worship services. (Commons Area)

KID’S DEPOT IS HELD IN THE FELLOWSHIP HALL! SNACKS ARE SERVED FOR ALL CHILDREN THERE!

10:30 – 12:00 Noon

Nursery: Provided in the west end of the fellowship hall.

(For ages 8 months to 2 years only!)

Mother’s Lounge: Available for mothers with infants

KFC Jr. (Kid’s For Christ): For children ages 3 years through Kindergarten is held downstairs.

KFC (Kid’s For Christ): For children ages 1st grade through 6th grade is held downstairs

Worship Service: Held in the worship center.

NEXT SUNDAY

May 22nd at 9 & 10:30 a.m.

Please sign up on the

connection card!

Congratulations to Heidi & Tyler Foote on

the birth of new baby boy Everett!

Congratulations to Katie & Chad Schrankel

on the birth of new baby girl Tara!

May God richly bless both families!

What is Legalism?

We hear the term “legalistic” used frequently to define someone who

devotes themselves to following rules that have been established by

someone else who sets the definition as to right or wrong.

I grew up in a church where the focus to being a good Christian cen-

tered on what we should not wear for clothing, and what we should not

do, or where we should not go. Not much was mentioned about the dis-

position of the heart. When it came to defining the world, so much em-

phasis was placed on form rather than motive. Our church had very lit-

tle influence on anyone outside the church. There was little joy to be

offered.

The dictionary defines legalism as “strict adherence--to law or prescrip-

tion, especially to the letter rather than the spirit.” It’s further defined as

“the judging of conduct in terms of adherence to the precise laws.” And

we had a list of “don’ts” that seemed to expand with changing times. I

learned by God’s grace that the world’s grip on my life was not some-

thing outward, but inward. It comes down to the desires, intentions, and

motives of the heart and mind. My heart desired to follow Jesus but my

flesh resisted the rules and brought condemnation because of my failure

to constantly obey them.

Freedom

Legalism doesn’t clean up a person’s heart-and the heart is the world’s

target, which the forces of the world want to infect. Pauls words

(Colossians 2:20-23NLT) state: “you have died with Christ, and He has

set you free from the spiritual powers of this world. So why do you

keep on following the rules of the world, such as, “Don’t handle! Don’t

taste! Don’t touch!” Such rules are mere human teachings about things

that deteriorate as we use them. These rules may seem wise because

they require strong devotion, pious self-denial, and severe bodily disci-

pline, but they provide no help in conquering a person’s evil desires.”

The key to Paul’s statement is found in the words “conquering a per-

son’s evil desires.”

Jesus said, “out of the good treasures in our heart we bring forth good

things - an evil treasure brings forth evil things.” Matthew 12:35. Clean

up the heart and outer life falls into place, in perfect alignment with

what God considers good.

Religious Legalism

Legalism could also be manifest in believing that we have a greater

access to God because we serve diligently in the ministry or the church.

Or if we try to earn God’s favor by being super good, or by the many

deeds or works we do. Legalism doesn’t allow a person to rest or enjoy

life due to the driving pressure to be constantly busy in “serving God”,

whether it’s in volunteering or giving our resources to the poor, or

working in the church. It can become legalism if love is not the motiva-

tion, but attempting to earn God’s favor is. That becomes a self-focus

rather than dependency upon God’s ability that He has given us which

brings great joy that accompanies His wonderful presence!

~ Pastor Amundson

COMING UP! SPECIAL GUEST SPEAKER:

John Mortimer Sunday, June 5th

FUSION Bible Camp 2016!

Registration Deadlines:

June 1st: $235 (includes gas fee)

Up to camp: $250 (includes gas fee)

Camp dates June 14 - 18, 2016

Register online at

www.fusionbiblecamp.org

Congratulations to our 2016 High School

Graduates!

Sheri Clark Brady Schumacher

Luke Nickell

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Congratulations Carley Myers WITC Cosmetology Graduate

Attention Men: Please join us for a group bike ride Sunday evenings at 6 p.m. We will meet at the church parking lot for a 1-1 1/2 hour non-competitive group ride! Contact Chris Bixler and Donavon Schumacher for more information.

to our wonderful children’s

life group teachers!

Thank you all for a job well done!!

Please note: Children’s 9 a.m. life groups are

done today for the summer months.