[Bslc-dist] Pastorgr@m

[Mark Bertermann]

Greetings in Jesus' name!

It's time to give WEDNESDAY NIGHTS  a try.  Discipleship Training School is
designed to expand your effectiveness as a follower of Jesus Christ.  Supper
starts at 6:00, followed by these growth opportunities for adults (+
Hosanna, etc.):
*	Divorce Recovery Small Group - Gretchen Stelling will facilitate.
*	Ephesians - Pastor Chuck is back.
*	1st & 2nd Samuel - Jim Eller leads a great Bible study on David.
*	Moms Group - Dora encourages mothers.
*	Women's Discipler Bible Study - Eunice leads an in-depth look at
the mighty prophet Amos.
*	Reasons for Believing - Aaron Hues & I tackle common objections to
the Bible.

WORSHIP on Sunday will connect to these Scriptures:
*	Jeremiah 3.11-13
*	Jeremiah 2.31-35
*	1 John 1.8-10.

NEW SUNDAY CLASSES FOR ADULTS kick off this week:
*	Nehemiah - Pastor Pete looks at a biblical model of a leader.
*	Seeking God's Face - Pastor Phil DiGregorio explores our identity in
Christ.
*	Sowing Seeds/Building Bridges - Pastor Dan Critchett on making a
difference in others.
*	Speaking the Truth in Love - I'll be learning how to be an assertive
Christian. :-)
*	Share Jesus Without Fear - Herb Jundt shares a simple way to give
your faith away.

Deadline for the DIRECTOR OF OUTREACH AND ENFOLDING applications is January
25.

GUY THING:  We're planning a unique SUPERBOWL PARTY on 2/1:  huge screen,
fun halftime, great food.  Invite a friend!

Here's something to think about from an intriguing little book I thoroughly
enjoyed called The Company of Each Other by EH Peterson:

"...In this secularizing culture we live in, when virtually all our mental
habits are formed by people training us to get what we think we have coming
to us and looking out for the big chance, we desperately need men and women
at our side who have disciplined their minds to think GOD:  who God is and
what he is doing in and among us; what it means to be created and chosen by
God and how we get in on what he intends for us.  We need help, most of us,
in thinking, not just ABOUT God, but in terms of God, with God as our
presupposition.... Prayer is paying attention to God."

Trying to pay attention,
Pastor Mark
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