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Pastor Scott Borman – week 7
Finding Living Hope in An Upside-Down World

Adversity and Suffering are Inevitable

“Yet man is born to trouble as surely as sparks fly upward.”
Job 5:7

And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work.
2 Corinthians 9:8

Don’t be surprised by suffering.

Dear friends, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal that has come on you to test you, as though something strange were happening to you.
1 Peter 4:12

“Though he slays me, yet will I trust in him”
Job 13:15

Don't be scared by suffering.

But rejoice inasmuch as you participate in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed when his glory is revealed. 14 If you are insulted because of the name of Christ, you are blessed, for the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
1 Peter 4:13-14

Continue to suffer for the right reasons.

15 If you suffer, it should not be as a murderer or thief or any other kind of criminal, or even as a meddler. 16However, if you suffer as a Christian, do not be ashamed, but praise God that you bear that name. 17 For it is time for judgment to begin with God’s household; and if it begins with us, what will the outcome be for those who do not obey the gospel of God?
1 Peter 4:16-17

Enter through the narrow gate. For wide is the gate and broad is the road that leads to destruction, and many enter through it. 14 But small is the gate and narrow the road that leads to life, and only a few find it.
Matthew 7:13-14

strengthening the disciples and encouraging them to remain true to the faith. “We must go through many hardships to enter the kingdom of God,” they said.
Acts 14:22

Continue to do good.

“If it is hard for the righteous to be saved, what will become of the ungodly and the sinner?19 So then, those who suffer according to God’s will should commit themselves to their faithful Creator and continue to do good.
1 Peter 4:18-19

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*Monday - Women in Prayer 5-6 PM | conference room
* Monday - Women’s evening bible study | 6:30-8:00 PM | Rm 201
* Tuesday - Celebrate Recovery | 5:30 dinner | 6:30 class | SMC
* Tuesday - Grief Share | CONFERENCE ROOM | 6:30 PM
* Wednesday - Rise n’ Shine Women’s Bible Study | 6:00-7:00 AM | library
* Wednesday – CONNECT groups (Wednesday small groups) 6:30 PM in
Sanctuary.
* Wednesday - Man Class | 6:30 PM
* Thursday - Morning Bible Study 9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
* Thursday – Young Adults | 6:30 PM | Lobby
* Friday - Men’s Bible Study 4:30 early prayer, 5:30 prayer, 6:00 AM study -
SMC
* Sunday - Summit 55+ at 9:00AM in the upstairs Chapel.
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NOVEMBER 2023

November 18th – Bus shopping trip to the outlets
November 26th – Communion Sunday
November 26th – Annual Tree lighting event 5 PM

DECEMBER 2023
Dec 9th – Women’s Christmas Tea 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM
Dec 24th – Church at 10 AM
Dec 24th – Christmas Eve Services at 2:30 PM and 4 PM