Chestnut Ridge Church
Look around. This world is a mess: tragedies, injustice, pain and suffering, greed, lovelessness, hopelessness, brokenness. How is it possible to be joyful, happy or thankful in the midst of all this? Part of the answer relates to our focus. This week we begin a new two-week series titled "Thx," which will help us see that it's possible to be thankful if we are looking in the right places.
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  • Chestnut Ridge Church [CRC] (ONLINE ONLY)
    2223 Cheat Rd, Morgantown, WV 26508, USA
    Sunday 8:00 AM
  • Chestnut Ridge Church
    Sunday 5:55 PM

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This Is Amazing Grace, Love Came Down, Faithful to the End, It Is Well

http://theridge.church/occ Tomorrow morning (Monday) is the final chance to drop off your shoebox! Boxes must be received by 11am. Shipping is just $9 per box, and there’s more info at theridge.church/OCC.

http://theridge.church/wintercoat Thanks for the many donations of coats, scarves, hats and gloves! The Winter Coat Community Pick-up Day is TODAY for anyone in need of winter items, from 1–4pm. There’s more info at theridge.church/WinterCoat.

http://theridge.church/MosaicService TODAY—Join other singles for the annual Christmas decorating service project at Christian Help. Invite your single adult friends to join you, and come lend a hand! Immediately following the 11am service, Mosaic will meet in the Hub for a free lunch, then the group will head over to Christian Help from 1–3pm. Come for lunch, or meet up downtown! There’s more at theridge.church/MosaicService.

http://theridge.church/DivorceCareHolidays Facing the holidays after a separation or divorce can be difficult. If you’re wondering how you’ll get through the emotions, social activities and experiences, there is hope to be found. Save the date, and visit theridge.church/DivorceCareHolidays for more information.

http://theridge.church/celebraterecovery Meets Mondays, 6:30–8:30 pm—Celebrate Recovery is a place to share the struggles and victories of your hurts, habits, or hang-ups. For more information, visit theridge.church/celebraterecovery. CR is open to the public, and childcare is available.

Thx - Part 1 [November 19, 2017] Tim Haring

Fix your focus on Christ, not your circumstances.






Fix your focus on Christ, not your circumstances.
“The Lord is the source, object, and sphere of joy.”[1]
–Hansen


[1] Hansen, G. W. (2009). The Letter to the Philippians (p. 214). Grand Rapids, MI; Nottingham, England: William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.
Paul is not calling here for some kind of general, happy optimism that has no basis. There are no reasons for rejoicing without the Lord, but with him there is no end to such reasons.[1]
–Ellsworth


[1] Ellsworth, R. (2004). Opening up Philippians (p. 83). Leominster: Day One Publications.
Focus on Christ

· We remember He is with us
Focus on Christ

· We remember He is with us
· We remember He can help us
Fix your focus on Christ, not your circumstances.

Discussion Questions

Ready to take a next step in your personal or group study time? Follow the link below for printable discussion questions about today's message. You'll also find links to this Sunday's audio, video and weekend program.

http://www.chestnutridgechurch.com/thxpart1

Miss a weekend?

You can watch or listen to past messages online!

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