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The Lord Will Not Forsake His People 1 Samuel 12:1-25 October 30, 2016 Study Questions 1.   Read 1 Samuel 12:1-25, noting carefully the main points of Samuel’s address to Israel. What was the context for Samuel’s address? What were his major themes? 2.   Throughout this series, Pastor Charlie has said that 1 Samuel 12:22 is the theme verse for all of 1-2 Samuel. Do you agree? If not, why not? What would you consider to be the theme verse? 3.   If so, how so? How does this idea help the entire story to hang together? How does this idea, and the entire story, drive us to look toward Jesus? 4.   What’s are the most important things you have learned from this series in 1-2 Samuel? 5.   How has this series helped you to grow in love for God and others? 6.   What are the most important things Jesus would have you do in light of this series? 

Announcements—October 30,  2016 Student Ministries—Bowling and Game Night on Saturday, November 5 at 6:00 p.m. We will bowl at 6:00 p.m. in St. Michael at Big Al’s and then go over to Feder’s home for game night. APRC Baby Bottles: Anyone that has yet to turn in a baby bottle for Abba, please give them to Susan Fergus. On behalf of everyone at Abba, thank you for giving to the ministry. We are very grateful for your support and prayers. Agape Meal Next Sunday: Next week is Communion Sunday and we will share a meal together after the service. See the back of the announcements for full details about this monthly, all-church meal. Father Daughter Dinner on Saturday, November 12: Fathers and daughters (age 6 & up) mark your calendars for a special night at Rockwoods,, November 12. Tickets will be on sale on30 and November 6 for $10 a couple or household. This will be a great night you won't want to miss! Wednesday Morning Prayer Meeting : Anyone who would lik...

How to Pray for Revival: Part II By Ray Ortlund Last week, I (Pastor Charlie) shared with you that Pastor Kevin, Karen, and I traveled to California to meet with the pastors and leaders of the Treasuring Christ Together Network (TCTN). The TCTN is our family of churches, and the Lord truly blessed our time together. As I was praying for our gathering a couple of weeks ago, my heart was filled with desire to pray for revival for our country and thus last week I shared Part I of a very good article by Ray Ortlund on how to pray for revival. Here’s Part II. Please read it carefully and more importantly, join with me in praying that God will pour out his grace and power upon our land. Ortlund writes… “When Jonathan Edwards described the awakening in his church, he had to use words like ‘surprising,’ ‘extraordinary’ and ‘astonishing.’ The Bible says of the early church that ‘awe came upon every soul’ ( Acts 2:43 ).  We can’t program that into our worship: 10:45 am – Awe comes...

Keep the Charge of the Lord 1 Kings 1:1-2:12 October 23, 2016 Study Questions 1.   Read 1 Kings 1:1-4. Why does the author make a point of saying that, in his old age, David was attended by a beautiful, young woman? What else does the author tell us about David and his relationship with her? Why does this matter? 2.   Read 1 Kings 1:5-10. Use a study Bible and answer: who was Adonijah? Who followed him? Who refused to follow him? Why do you think this was so? 3.   Read 1 Kings 1:11-27. Why were Bathsheba’s and Solomon’s life on the line here? What was Nathan’s plan to save them? 4.   Read 1 Kings 1:28-53. What was David’s response to Nathan and to Bathsheba? What did he instruct his people to do? How did Adonijah respond? What specifically did Solomon do? 5.   Read 1 Kings 2:1-12. What is the heart of David’s charge to Solomon? How does it relate to 2 Samuel 7? How does the news reported in verses 10-12 relate to this charge? 6.   W...

Announcements—October 23, 2016 Frugal Living—Practical Tips for Women Workshop on Saturday, October 29: Come and hear Elysia Larson share experiences from her own life of living frugally. Bring a friend! Saturday, October 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Susan Fergus’ home. Father Daughter Dinner on Saturday, November 12: Fathers and daughters (age 6 & up) mark your calendars for a special night at Rockwoods, November 12. Tickets will be on sale on30 and November 6 for $10 a couple or household. This will be a great night you won't want to miss! 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. Praying for Muslims 2017—A Guide for Effective Intercession : There are a few guides available on the missions table. Please take one if you would be willing to commit to praying in 2017. Next Week’s Fighter Verse Trust in the LORD with all your ...

How to Pray for Revival: Part I By Ray Ortlund After church today, I (Pastor Charlie) will be traveling to California to meet with the pastors of the Treasuring Christ Together Network (TCTN) for a time of retreat, prayer, and strategizing. Pastor Kevin and Karen will be flying out on Tuesday. The TCTN is the family of churches to which we belong and with which we serve, and as I think about our common ministry, my heart longs to pray with you for a revival to break out in our country. In that spirit, I want to share a helpful article over the next two weeks by Ray Ortlund on how to pray for revival. I pray that God will inspire you as you read so that you’ll add this kind of praying to your daily routine. Ortlund writes… “When Jonathan Edwards described the awakening in his church, he had to use words like ‘surprising,’ ‘extraordinary’ and ‘astonishing.’ The Bible says of the early church that ‘awe came upon every soul’ ( Acts 2:43 ). We can’t program that into our worship: ...

In Psalm 102:4-5 we hear the Psalmist say:  My heart is struck down like grass and has withered' I forget to eat my bread. Because of my loud moaning my bones cling to my flesh. What in the world does this mean, that his bones cling to his flesh? Perhaps a better way to think about it is that his flesh clings to his bones, draped over his skeleton like a soft blanket that reveals the jagged frame beneath it. In this case, the writer is describing a situation in which he is so distressed that his physical is paying the price. There are two possibilities: 1. The Psalmist has chosen to stop eating his bread because he is too distressed to eat 2. He has fasted for God's favor to be shown again and his physical condition reveals the desperation he feels in his heart for God I suppose a third option is possible and that is that God is angry with his people and his physical condition is a result of this. Consider Isaiah 10:16 Therefore the Lord God of hosts...