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The enemy has many things in his tool bag to disrupt me and to seek to get my focus off Jesus:
Spirit of murder—nah, not going to happen.
Adultery – on guard keeping my defenses up.
Spirit of jealousy – maybe on rare occasions, but not so much, check.
Bitterness – Yes, it is a battle, but usually see it coming.
Anger – Yes it happens but I know better than to let the sun go down.
Envy – nah, too contented with what God has given me.
Pride – For sure it is subtle, and a continual battle-Lord teach me humility!
Discouragement – ugh, I seem to always forget this is in his bag of tricks. He got me again!
It wouldn’t surprise me if your temptation list is a little bit like mine. We can easily say “no” to many things, but discouragement - we didn’t even recognize that was from the enemy.
Francis Frangipane says, “Discouragement is an enemy that is both subtle in its attack and powerful in its ability to paralyze our progress. When discouragement approaches our hearts, we must discern it. We must refuse to accommodate its influence when it speaks.”
To win the battle of discouragement is to call it what it is, “an attempt or attack.” By calling it out of the darkness of our souls into the light of the Lord will usually help us start to be loosed from its talons.
We become discouraged whenever we start evaluating our negative circumstances based upon information supplied by our emotions, instead of the truth of God.
Don’t’ be caught off guard. Discouragement doesn’t come from God, courage does.
Excited to see you this weekend as we continue the series Kingdom Invasion: Bringing Heaven to Earth.
Current Series
Join us for "Kingdom Invasion" In this series of talks, Pastor Paul will be teaching what it means to bring heaven to earth.
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Join us on Wednesday Nights
Family Night
@ Bomber Mtn. Civic Center
The meal begins at 5:30. We are having chicken enchiladas. Small groups for everyone begin at 6:30.
We are pleased to announce that Matt and April Crider will be leading Family Night for Adults, offering a variety of topics and plenty of interaction. Marietta Wright will be speaking on intimacy with God tonight. This promises to be a great opportunity for spiritual growth.
Flashpoint Youth-Middle & High School students will be led by Stephanie and will meet in the large gym @ Bomber Mtn.
Kindle Kids- Infants-5th grade will be learning about the Old Testament story of Joseph with Ms. Sandy, Ms. Kerri, and Mr. B and will meet at Grace Fellowship.
We are in the process of developing a van ministry to pick up kids for Family Night. We are in need of volunteer drivers and adult co-pilots. If you are interested in volunteering, contact Scott Berglund @ 307-887-3330.
Equip 2024 - "But the Church Prayed"
Registration opens September 20
Get a Head Start:
One of the seminars this year is "Destined for the Throne'" based on the book by the same name written by Paul Billhiemer. It would be helpful to have read the book prior to taking the class. Pastor Paul says, "Destined for the Throne" is one of the most influential books in his life.
If you want to get a head start on Equip, we have loaner books at the Information Table in the foyer. Leave your name to check it out, read it, and bring it back no later than one month.
When:
Sept 21, 2024
10 am - 3:30 pm
Where:
Camp Bethel
1710 US HWY 14 E
Shell, WY 82441
What to Bring:
Memorabilia
Cost:
Free
Where to sign up:
Campus Update
Building Update:
Praise the Lord, we have reached $3,256,176, and this amount continues to grow. The people of Grace are unquestionably generous, all for the glory of God. Coins have multiplied, gold has been given, checks have been written, and more is sure to come. Whether through wills, stocks, cars, bonds, or property, one thing is certain - there is a rising 'whatever it takes to get this done' attitude among us."
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