Weekly Wrap-Up 1.15.12

This week in Kingdom First, Dr. Moore worked through 1 Corinthians 5:9-6:11, examining how Christians ought to understand the relationship of the church to the outside world. All too often, in the way we engage the culture, Christians tend to sound too much like “that guy” we all know who frames his whole self-perception on his “glory days” on the high school football field. Such an approach ignores the present realities, let alone the future, in order to focus on what is, in all reality, meaningless. Dr. Moore showed us how this passage compels Christians to the same kind of calm Jesus put on display when standing before the Sanhedrin and when dealing with the kingdoms of this world—precisely because we know how things will end, how God will put all things right in the coming kingdom of Christ. To that end, we in the church ought not rage against the unbelieving world; neither should we be surprised when sinners act like sinners. Instead, this passage asserts that those who call themselves Christians are to be judged more closely. The church is called to judge not the outside world, but those on the inside (5:12), balancing Paul’s “such were some of you,” (6:11) with “the unrighteous will not inherit the kingdom of God” (6:9). As Christians engage the culture, then, we ought not act like we’re losing. We must speak to the illusion of sin with the gospel, and deal all the more closely with sin inside the church itself—for the church is the embryonic form of that which will continue on forever.

Prayer Requests/Announcements:

• We will be having breakfast in class this coming Sunday. If you have any questions about what you signed up to bring, contact Katy Murphy.
• The Greenwell’s were excited to announce the birth of their new grandson, Judah Oliver
• Mrs. McCubbin asked for prayer for Mr. McCubbin as he begins chemotherapy this week.
• The Brewers asked for prayer for Mrs. Brewer’s father, who has Alzheimer’s.
• Diana Foster asked for prayer as she will be undergoing an MRI this week.
• Mrs. Johnson reported that her sister’s surgery went well.
• Justin Hamilton asked for prayer for his grandmother, who lives alone.

Weekly Wrap-Up 1.8.12

This week in Kingdom First there was an open forum with Dr. Moore. No audio was taken.

Prayer Requests:
-Linda Johnson’s sister will be having a double mastectomy.
-The Tarvers need to raise more money in a short period of time for their adoption.
-David Duncan is taking a mission trip to Indonesia.
-Our pastor search committee as they continue to look for the right man for our church.
-Christians being persecuted in Mongolia.
-Drew and Emily Griffin, and Ken Lovett are taking a mission trip to New York City.
-The Cheryl family who has their fourteen year old son on life support and is praying about whether or not to take him off of it.
-Erica Lloyd’s grandmother has been hospitalized for a few days with a blood clot in her leg.

Women’s Fellowship – Tuesday, January 17

Hi Ladies,

The Women’s Fellowship that was planned for tonight is postponed until next Tuesday, January 17th, at 6:30 p.m. This will be a very informal time at the home of Maria Moore.

More details to come Sunday morning!

KF Breakfast – January 22

Hi Everyone!

I wanted to post the link to the online version of our breakfast sign up list so you can adjust throughout the next two weeks as needed. Here is the direct link to our page on PerfectPotluck.com: http://www.PerfectPotluck.com/meals.php?t=JLJW0083. I’ve already added the names of everyone who signed up yesterday to the list. Please feel free to change/add as you would like.

And, as always, please don’t hesitate to contact me should you have any questions!

Thanks!

Katy Murphy (502-592-9876) katymurphy13@gmail.com

Weekly Wrap-Up 1.1.12

This week in Kingdom First, Phillip Bethancourt preached through the book of 3 John: a small book, often looked over, but one that is similarly full of wisdom. Phillip began by showing how the book of 3 John shows us how our greatest joy ought to be derived from seeing others grow. Next, Phillip showed through the example of Gaius investing in missionaries how the book of 3 John illustrates the principle that faith in Christ leads to action and obedience. Conversely, the book of 3 John shows in the person of Diotrephes an example of what pride looks like and what if rejects: namely, authority; wholesome talk; hospitality; and unity. In light of all this, Phillip asked, how can we resolve to serve, and to show grace in truth in 2012?