By Rick Warren Mar 25, 2016

Community for Christ

First United Methodist Church

Russellville, AL 35653

Newsletter March 29, 2016

Plugging Into Resurrection Power

By Rick Warren
But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises the
dead (2 Corinthians 1:9b NLT, second edition).
Life is tough. I realize thats no surprise to you. You live with that truth every day. Some of us are going
through emotional difficulties. Some of us are going through physical issues. Some of us are going
through relational issues.
All of us are going through something.
Even one of the great heroes in all of the Bible Paul, the apostle went through tough times. The Bible says he was once so depressed he told God he was ready to die. He even asked God to kill him!
How did Paul get through that difficult time?
He plugged into Jesus Resurrection power.
Paul wrote, But as a result, we stopped relying on ourselves and learned to rely only on God, who raises
the dead (1 Corinthians 1:9b NLT, second edition).
The Bible says Paul felt crushed and overwhelmed beyond our ability to endure. He got to the end of
himself.
And thats exactly where he needed to be.
Theres only one condition for Gods power in your life: humility. You must admit you need it. God does
not give his power to arrogant people. Humility tells the Lord, You are God, and Im not. Youre right, and
Im not. You have the power, and I dont. You are wise, and Im not. And I am powerless to change this
situation, so Im going to give it to you.
The moment you do that, God brings the power of the Resurrection of Jesus into your situation.
God specializes in bringing back to life dead things. God loves to turn crucifixions into resurrections.
Whats dead in your life? If God can raise a dead person, he can raise a dead marriage, a dead career, or
a dead dream. God can do anything.
Thats the power of the Resurrection.
Talk It Over

What seemingly dead, hopeless thing in your life do you need God to resurrect?

What keeps you from believing that the God who raised men from the dead can handle your toughest
situation?
How can you humble yourself?

Gospel Music and Trips

May 7---Mountain Theater --Comedy with Tim Lovelace
from the Gaither Videos
June 9---Biblical Resources in Lagrange, Georgia
A trip to Holy Land adventure, eat like Jesus, tour the museum
filled with treasures from Israel---$149 each (10 more seats left)
Pray about going!
Contact Judy Guyton for more details OR MountainTheater.org for more trips and events.

Baby Shower

th

Kellie Seal Singleton

Sunday, April 24

Thursday,
March 31

2:00 pm
FUMC Ministry Center

Congratulations!
Larry & Pam
Armstrong
For many happy years!
Womens Yoga
Thursdays @
9:30 am

The UMW will meet on Sunday, April 2nd, at 8 am in the ministry center conference room. Please come for the
church-wide breakfast, fix your plate, and bring it in to the meeting. This ensures that we will finish before the
start of the Ark Service. Membership is open to all the women of the church. Hope to see you there!

Gerald Williams Garden Supply

Giveaway April 14th
Mark your calendars to help
and contact Judy Guyton.

Lets say good-by to

Chester and Jeanelle Nix!

April 17th
After the 8:45 am service.

Lets go to the Holy Land together!

January 2017

If you are interested contact Bo Lloyd

And check out
Www.eo.travel