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Dear Church Family,
I hope this message finds you well and encouraged in your walk with Christ. As we continue our journey through the book of Nehemiah, this week's message addressed something every believer will face: opposition when doing God's work.
The sermon explored the reality that when we pursue God's purposes and seek to restore our relationship with Him, we will inevitably face opposition. Just as Nehemiah encountered ridicule, threats, and schemes while rebuilding Jerusalem's walls, we too face enemies who seek to disrupt our relationship with God. The ultimate goal of all opposition is not merely to steal our blessings, but to disconnect us from intimate fellowship with our Heavenly Father. Understanding this helps us recognize that our value isn't in what God gives us, but in the access we have to Him through Christ. When we keep our relationship with God at the center, we can persevere through any opposition while building His kingdom God's way.
Takeaways:
Remember, corporate prayer doesn't remove corporate sin unless people respond and repent. As we pray for our city and our loved ones, let's also be willing to be the answer to those prayers by sharing the good news of Jesus with those around us. The enemy may be after us, but as long as we keep Christ at the center of our lives and continue doing the work He's called us to do, we will see His purposes fulfilled.
Let's build God's way, under His terms, trusting that our labor in the Lord is never in vain.
Standing firm with you,
^PJ
You can watch Sunday's message here.
Remember to set your clocks back an hour on Saturday night, November 1.
November 2 | During the Morning Services
If you have been considering being baptized, the next opportunity will be on Sunday, Nov 2. To get more details, sign up, or if you have any questions, please register on the link below.
Nov 2nd | Between Services | 11 - 11:30AM | The Commons & Cafe
Alek is the newborn son of our new Worship Leader, Walter & Christy Flores. Let’s celebrate by showering this precious family with lots of love, prayers, and gift cards!
Wed | Nov 5 | 9:30 am | Location: One Church
All women are invited to join us at One Church on November 5. Teri Stokes will be leading the group in a Christmas card craft. Coffee and pastries will be served. Join this event on the first Wednesday of every month. Watch this source each month for location details.
Contact: Carole Hardin-Oliver, carole.hardin_oliver@yahoo.com
Women’s Ministry will again be hosting the silent auction fundraiser during our annual All-Church Cook-off to be held November 23. (More details coming!).
Ideas for auction items needed (new or gently used): Jewelry, homemade items, gift baskets, tickets for entertainment or sporting events, gift certificates for restaurants, services, etc., Christmas items, food items, etc. Item donations are also needed for the children's table where items will be priced at $0.25 - $1.00. Suggested items include gently used toys, hot wheel cars, trading cards, books, etc. Bring item donations to the church anytime between now and Nov 23.
Contact: Jackie Roop, 713-501-3817 or Janet Stubbs, 910-840-1334.
November 7-9 | Camp Buckner, Burnet, Texas
Cost: $159/person
Amazing food, great speakers, discipleship opportunities, friendly competitions. Skeet shoot, human foosball, disc golf, fishing, golf, off-road adventure, and much more. Deluxe rooms are first-come, first-served.
