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GOD’S PARTNERS IN GOD’S MISSION! By Stan Helton

ASSEMBLY TIMES

Sunday Morning:

10:03am Class
11:03am
Full Family Fellowship

Thursday Evening: calls us “Christ ’s ambassa-

Alternating Thursdays
7:00pm
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While I am certain that we should
CONTACT INFO see ourselves as working for God,
I’m amazed and humbled by apos-
1 Christina Street tle Paul’s insistence that we
Village of Kenosee Lake work with God, more as a partner
than an employee or even a slave.
Box 184 In one place, Paul will assert that
S0C 2S0 he is among “God’s fellow work-
(306)577-2477 ers” and that those benefiting
info@moosemountainchurch.com from his and other’s ministry are
___ “God’s field, God’s building” (1
Cor. 3.9).
LEADERSHIP In another place, Paul will talk
about how his ministry is not
Elders: based on his competency but on a
Cameron Husband kind of competency that comes
Harold Floyd from God (2 Cor. 3.5). Even more,
Dale King Paul will root Christian ministry in
Jim Sedor sharing or participating in the
death, burial, and resurrection of
Minister: Jesus. Thus any suffering we
Rolland Bouchard might experience in ministry is
like Christ’s own giving of his life
for the sake of others (see 2 Cor.
4.7-12).
Therefore, in partnership with
God, Christian ministry is a partici-
pation in the mission of God.
God’s mission is nothing short of
inviting people into a relationship
with God that will shape them
into a distinct people who live
their lives for the sake of others.
Another way to frame God’s mis-
sion is that God seeks all people
to become re-connected with or
reconciled to him. God then recre-
ates us in the image of Jesus to
become agents of reconciliation
and healing. This is based not on
our competency—since even we
needed help to become recon-
ciled.
However, once reunited with God,
we are initiated into God’s own
project of healing the world. Paul
dors.” This is fitting language
as we now belong to God’s
kingdom but we have been
called to serve as God’s delegates
to bring Good News to the world.
Churches, then, should function
something like embassies.
Churches are God’s embassies in a
f o r - eign land to support
t h e interests of God’s king-
dom. However, an embassy
also functions to help foreigners
find out more about the em-
bassy’s country and even help
people who would like to enter
that country to find out how to do
that.
As representatives of God’s king-
dom, therefore, we speak for our
King. As Paul said, we implore on
Christ’s behalf—as though God
were making his appeal through
us. Our appeal or petition is that
people would become reconciled
to God (2 Cor. 5.20) and that is
truly the mission of God

THE LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES

THRIFT STORE DAYS
We will be working the thrift store If you would like your event mentioned in
November 2 & 4
November 30 & December 2
December 28 & 30
POTLUCK REQUEST
We want to thank you all for your There will be opportunity for any-
generous donations to our potluck
lunches. Because of known aller-
gies within our congregation we
ask that you do not bring any items
containing pork. Thanks!
THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY!
The Thursday evening study at the
church building has begun again.
Please mark your
calendars.
CONGREGATIONAL
MEETING!
There will be a congregational
meeting on November 7th.
Please plan to be a part of the
meeting. Mark Your calendars
today.
ANNOUNCEMENTS!
the bulletin, please talk to Rolland by
Thursday each week. 577-8418 or email
info@moosemountainchurch.com
CREATING LIFE CHANGING
FOR INFOMRATION ON HOW YOU CONVERSATIONS
FRIENDSPEAK
CAN SPONSOR A CHILD THROUGH
one wanting to learn how to use COMPASSION VISIT
In the face of dramatically
www.compassion.ca
the FriendSpeak material on changing demographics
Saturday, October 23rd here at the
building. Please RSVP by
God and to each other as the world arrives in our
throughout this journey. Our
neighbourhoods, churches
emailing or calling Owen King. small “Life Groups” can be
Thank you! just such an opportunity. We have an opportunity like
are currently working on never before to reach the world
having a Life Group in
Kipling, Kennedy, Wawota, with the Good News of Jesus.
and Carlyle and would like to
invite you to find one that will Teaching English to immigrants
work for you in your own through the gospel of Luke!
community. Life Groups
should be no more than ten
Christianity is a 168 hour a Training for Friendspeak will be on
people, and should be a place
week investment. Not only is
it an individual investment, where you can feel comfort-
but a journey that takes place able, yet challenged to grow October 23rd.
along side others. We would in your faith. If you are inter-
like to provide you with as ested in this, please speak For information on how you can
many opportunities as possi- with Rolland or the Elders. be involved with FriendSpeak
ble for you to Grow closer to please speak with Owen King.
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THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER... Activities for Assembly

October 10, 2010
 Marie McMillan—Continued health agnosed with breast cancer.
concerns  Nancy Martinson—(Heather Kings Sister-
This little light
Don't you wanna go
 Bernard and Alicia Krogsgaard - Mission- in-law) Pray for success in cancer treat-
ments.
I've been redeemed
aries in Mexico
Soon and very soon
 Joe Fox—recovery from surgery.  Candy Wise—undergoing another sur- Amen
gery for an aneurism. Pray for success.
 Verna’s Sister Linda was in a car accident Welcome
is recovering  Tammy Palmer—still struggling with Humble yourselves
 Chris Cornforth—continued health
health. Pray that God will heal her. Tempted and tried
concerns.  Anson Palmer’s co-workers Roman and When I survey
Brian were injured and are in Arcola Hos- Lord's Supper
 All of those still struggling with grief. None of Self
pital.
 Joe Cornforth, continued emotional and All hail the Power
 Lanny Lawrence—is recovering in Hospi-
health issues. Sermon
tal in Regina, but is having difficulty
 Catherine Taylor– seeing continued suc- Have you been to Jesus
breathing.
cess and healing after her surgery.
 Neil Palmer—Verna’s Cousin recovering Sharing and Offering
 Rolland’s Grandmother was recently di- from bypass surgery

Inhabitants of God’s Kingdom are marked by humility,

“considering others better than
themselves.” (Philippians 2) We empty ourselves, of
our own selves, and surrender all to Jesus.

Four Lessons on what it

means to be truly humbled
before God’s mighty Hand.

OCTOBER 2010

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