Glory of Christ Fellowship

Please take a moment to pray along with our friends at Operation World for Egypt . And after watching the video, you can learn more about the country  here .

Knowing Christ and the Power of His Resurrection Philippians 3:2-4:1 May 27, 2016 Questions for Meditation and Application 1. What did you learn from today’s message? 2. How has today’s message helped you to grow in love for God and others? 3. What is the most important thing Jesus would have you do in light of Philippians 3:2-4:1? 4. What specific action steps will you take and when? 5. Take some time to worship Jesus. Thank him, praise him, and ask for his help as you seek to see the surpassing worth of Christ and press on to gain Christ at any cost.

Agape Meal Next Week: We will be enjoying an Agape Meal after the worship service next Sunday. Please see the back side of this sheet for more information. Student Ministries: Students grade 6-12 are invited to attend Wednesday nights for Bible study, discussion, and activities. Handke, 6:30-8:45 p.m. Contact Pastor Kevin. Pivot Meeting: The college age (and beyond) ministry meets on alternating Thursday evenings. 7:00 p.m. at Josiah Lee's house. The next meeting is on April 14. Church Membership Class: Pastor Charlie is currently leading a Sunday School class during the second hour in room 110 on Church Membership. Wednesday Morning Prayer Meeting : Anyone who would like to join in corporate prayer may do so. The prayer time is 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. at the church office. Next Week’s Fighter Verse: Therefore, my beloved, as you have always obeyed, so now, not only as in my presence but much more in my absence, work out your own salvation with fear a...

Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you. Look out for the dogs, look out for the evildoers, look out for those who mutilate the flesh. For we are the circumcision, who worship by the Spirit of God and glory in Christ Jesus and put no confidence in the flesh—though I myself have reason for confidence in the flesh also.  If anyone else thinks he has reason for confidence in the flesh, I have more: circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin, a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; as to zeal, a persecutor of the church; as to righteousness under the law, blameless.  But whatever gain I had, I counted as loss for the sake of Christ. Indeed, I count everything as loss because of the surpassing worth of knowing Christ Jesus my Lord. For his sake I have suffered the loss of all things and count them as rubbish, in order that I may gain Christ and be found...

Please take a moment to pray along with our friends at Operation World for Dominican Republic . And after watching the video, you can learn more about the country  here .

Last week pondered Jesus’ words from John 15:7-8 and the fact that he invites us to pray with holy fervency; this week we will ponder the fact that he invites us to pray like this about anything and everything. As the Apostle Paul later wrote, “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you.” And elsewhere, “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God” (Philippians 4:6, emphasis mine).  How can Jesus invite us into such a broad life of prayer? Isn’t he obligating himself to answer prayers he doesn’t want to answer? In other words, isn’t he concerned that we will ask for things that are not glorifying to him and good for us and others? The answer to this question would be “yes,” were it not for the conditions that Jesus laid out in the first part of the verse, namely, “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you…”  When the...

Please take a moment to pray along with our friends at Operation World for Denmark. And after watching the video, you can learn more about the country  here . 

Restraining Grace 1 Samuel 25:1-44 March 13, 2016 Study Questions 1.     Read 1 Samuel 25:1a. Given how prominent a man Samuel was, why do you think the author gave so little space to his death? How did Israel respond to his death? How do you suppose Saul and David responded to his death? 2.       Read 1 Samuel 25:1b-8. Where was the wilderness of Paran? Why did David go there? Who was Nabal? What did David request of him and in what spirit? 3.     Read 1 Samuel 25:9-17. How did Nabal respond to the request? What reason did he give? What did David plan to do in return? How many went with him and how many stayed behind? How did Abigail come to know of David’s plans? 4.     Read 1 Samuel 25:18-35. What specifically did Abigail plan to do? What were David’s specific intentions? Upon meeting him, what Did Abigail say of Nabal and how did his name play into her words? 5.     What did Abigail say the Lord was doing t...

Women’s Prayer Night, March 14: The monthly prayer meeting is scheduled for Monday, March 14 at Susan Fergus’ home in Elk River. Contact Susan for details. Good Friday Service: We will be having a Good Friday service on Friday, March 25 at Handke from 6:30-8:00 p.m. There will not be childcare available. Student Ministries: Students grade 6-12 are invited to attend Wednesday nights for Bible study, discussion, and activities. Handke, 6:30-8:45 p.m. Contact Pastor Kevin. Pivot Meeting: The college age (and beyond) ministry meets on alternating Thursday evenings. 7:00 p.m. at Josiah Lee's house. The next meeting is on March 24. Church Membership Class: Pastor Charlie is currently leading a Sunday School class during the second hour in room 110 on Church Membership. Wednesday Morning Prayer Meeting : Anyone who would like to join in corporate prayer may do so. The prayer time is 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 a.m. at the church office. Next Week’s Fighter Verse: ...

Jesus said in John 15:7-8, “If you abide in me, and my words abide in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. By this my Father is glorified, that you bear much fruit and so prove to be my disciples. As the Father has loved me, so have I loved you. Abide in my love.” The word “ask” in the original language is a strong one. It means to beg, to call for, to crave, to desire, and even to require of the one entreated. That is to say, this word implies great passion, intensity, and fervency in prayer. And indeed, fervency is a necessary aspect of all true praying. Consider these words from the nineteenth-century pastor E. M. Bounds: “Prayers must be red hot. It is the fervent prayer that is effectual and that availeth. Coldness of spirit hinders praying; prayer cannot live in a wintry atmosphere. Chilly surroundings freeze out petitioning; and dry up the springs of supplication. It takes fire to make prayers go. Warmth of soul creates an atmosphere favorable to pray...

Please take a moment to pray along with our friends at Operation World for Czech Republic . And after watching the video, you can learn more about the country  here .

Revering the Lord’s Anointed 1 Samuel 24:1-22 March 6, 2016 Study Questions 1.       Read 1 Samuel 24:1-7. Where was the wilderness of Engedi? Why was Saul so bent on pursuing David? How many did he take with him this time? 2.       After Saul inadvertently entered the cave, what did David’s men encourage David to do? What specific reason did they give David for doing so? Did the Lord ever speak such a word? 3.       What did David then do and how did he feel about it? Judging from David’s words, why did he feel this way? Why, then, did David’s men stand down and let Saul escape? 4.     Read 1 Samuel 24:8-15. After Saul left the cave, what specifically did David do and why? What specifically did David say and why? Why did David quote an ancient proverb and what part does it play in the story? 5.       Who was David trusting in to deliver him? What now made him so bold as to say this to Saul in th...

Agape Meal This Morning: We will be enjoying an Agape Meal after the worship service this morning. Please see the back side of this sheet for more information. Women’s Retreat Brochures Available: Ladies of GCF, the annual Women's retreat is April 8 th and 9 th . We invite you to pick up a brochure and sign up now. Contact Susan Fergus, Susan Shannon, Claire Belknap, or Jenny Arant with any questions. Parenting Seminar, March 12: All parents are encouraged to attend an important seminar on Saturday, March 12 at 6:30 p.m. We will be watching an address from Josh McDowell given at Moody Founder’s Week and then talking/praying about how we can be equipped to raise children in an age of internet pornography. Please R.S.V.P. to Pastor Kevin by Wednesday, March 9. Student Ministries: Students grade 6-12 are invited to attend Wednesday nights for Bible study, discussion, and activities. Handke, 6:30-8:45 p.m. Contact Pastor Kevin. Pivot Meeting: The college age (and beyond) ...

In John 14:12-14 Jesus said, “Truly, truly, I say to you, whoever believes in me will also do the works that I do; and greater works than these will he do, because I am going to the Father. Whatever you ask in my name, this I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son. If you ask me anything in my name, I will do it.”  When carefully considered, Jesus’ words are stunning to the point of disbelief. That is, they roll off the tongue with ease but only infiltrate the heart as we meditate, pray, and allow the Holy Spirit to do his work in us. No one had ever done the works Jesus did. He taught with unusual authority. He exercised irresistible power over evil spirits, including Satan himself. He healed the sick and raised the dead. He commanded the winds and waves and other natural things and they obeyed him.  Given the extraordinary and regular occurrence of such works in Jesus’ life, what can it possibly mean to say that those who believe in him will do simi...

Please take a moment to pray along with our friends at Operation World for Croatia. And after watching the video, you can learn more about the country  here .