LifePointe Christian Church
REFERENCE POINT - - Week 5
Speaker: Chris Delfs, Senior Pastor
Locations & Times
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  • LifePointe Christian Church
    10291 E Stockton Blvd, Elk Grove, CA 95624, USA
    Sunday 8:30 AM, Sunday 9:45 AM, Sunday 11:15 AM
GOD IS NOT THE CREATOR OF EVIL AND SUFFERING

Genesis 1:31God saw all that he had made, and it was very good.
Moral evil produces suffering

Romans 3:23 says “All have sinned and fall short of the glory of God.”
Natural evil produces suffering

Nature corrupted with thorns and thistles (Genesis 3:18)
Suffering became part of the human experience because of sin
CURRENT SUFFERING PALES IN COMPARISON TO WHAT GOD HAS IN STORE FOR US
The promise: No more crying, tears, pain or suffering
Suffering develops our hope and patience
Hope: The SETTLED CONFIDENCE that looks to the future knowing God will keep His
promises

Patience: The ability to ENDURE today because of our hope in the future
OUR SUFFERING ACTIVATES THE HOLY SPIRIT
Our suffering reveals weakness
Prayer of suffering: “Oh God!”
Decision: Turn bitter or turn to God in suffering
God offers His PEACE to deal with our present

God offers COURAGE to deal with our future
When suffering, remember that God loves you
NEED PRAYER?
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We want to pray for you! Send us a prayer request at:
Pray4U@lifepointe.org

Fluffy faces and delicious pie abound at this event thrown in benefit for our newest neighbor, The Elk Grove Animal Shelter. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED! Visit the lobby to sign up to help with this event. More details at: lifepointe.org/PupsAndPies

OTHER HIGHLIGHTS AND EVENTS
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PLATINUM CLUB SOUP AND SALAD SUPPER / OCT 12 / 4:00 – 6:00 pm
TODAY is the last day to sign up! All those 60 years of age and older are invited to join us for our autumn gathering of soups and salads, great conversations and laughs. We will meet at LifePointe in The Foundry (LP Students Rm).
Cost: $8 per person.
More details at: lifepointe.org/soupsalad

CONGREGATIONAL CARE -INFO MTG / OCT 13 / 9:45 am
This ministry is about the LifePointe family caring for one another, providing encouragement and support through hospital visitations, prayer, moral support, and more. If interested in serving, come to the info meeting during 2nd service in Basecamp (2nd floor above the lobby).
More details at: lifepointe.org/CongCare

WOMEN’S PINTEREST PARTY & SCRAPBOOKING NIGHT / OCT 18 / 6:00 pm
Pinterest fall party! Grab a friend and join us as we create a rustic wood pumpkin.
Cost: $7.00 Sign ups begin today in the lobby or at lifepointe.org/connect/events/oct-crafts Scrapbooking: Open night for your craft projects.
Contact Catie Martinez at catiemartinez@yahoo.com

MEXICO MISSION TRIP: SAVE THE DATE! / APRIL 4-9, 2020 TRIP INFO MEETING:
Sunday, Nov 3 at 12:45 pm in The Foundry
HELP NEEDED NOW: behind-the-scenes assistance is needed with administrative tasks, promotion and Home Team.
Contact Dawn Sousa at: dawn.sousa@icloud.com

BABY/CHILD DEDICATION / NOV 10 / 11:15 am (DURING 3rd SERVICE)
If you have not had your baby or child dedicated yet and would like to be part of this special service, please contact Darla at: d.blanton@lifepointe.org

JOIN THE GUEST SERVICES TEAM
We're looking for additional awesome volunteers to join our Usher and Greeter teams! If interested, please contact Pastor Derek at: d.gute@lifepointe.org