SS Text this week and Homework - Respect God's Holiness 2 Samuel 6 - Also, Find out something you don't know about Samuel

Respect God's Holiness

2 Samuel 6

Some things to think about.  Also, I know it will be hard to find out something you didn't know about Samuel because we have been really studing him lately, but give it an effort.

1. What is your reaction when you hear of a former church facility that has been turned into a restaurant? Would you eat in this restaurant? Why or why not?
2. In what sense is a church building a "holy place"? Is God more present in a church building than He is in your home or workplace? 
3. Does it make sense to respect God's holiness more when we're in a church building than when we're outside, or at home, or at work? Why or why not?
4. Does the idea of a church meeting in a former motorcycle dealership sound irreverent to you? Is it appropriate to worship God in places that were once used for other purposes? 
5. What "non-church" space is there in your life? What could you to do respect God's holiness in that place?

See you Sunday and Remember Shoes for Orphans Souls

Lee

Please pray for Jeremy Norris

I spoke with Lee Andrews today concerning some business items and she shared with me that Jerry's son Jeremy was Diagnosed with Lou Gehrigs.  I asked her to send me info on him so we could pray for them and him.  Please see her email below.

Lee Daniel

---------- Forwarded message ----------
From: Lee Andrews <soj62@yahoo.com>
Date: Thu, Jul 29, 2010 at 1:54 PM
Subject: Jeremy Norris
To: ldaniel@hdins.com

Lee,   Here is the information on Jerry's son. His name is Jeremy Norris and he is 30 yrs old, Diagnosed with Lou Gehrigs about 2 months ago. About 2 yrs ago he started noticing that he was having some muscle weakness in his right arm and tremors in his hands and legs. While he is a very strong young man he gapped it off to the fact that he worked out and worked to hard.( he is a fireman for the City of Waycross, Ga.) Over the last 18 months he has lost most of his muscle and his strength and while his Captain and his working peers have filled in for him he says he is grateful that he is still able to work.   He was saved about 1 year ago and says that he gets really tired of people telling him to keeps his spirits up... His spirits are fine... He knows where he is going... he is going to pray for all of us that are being left behind...   Jeremy has stated that before Christmas he will have to retire and draw disability. He is married with 2 small children (3 and 7) both girls. His wife name is Kerissa. She is saved as well.   Will you keep you posted on his condition. He does have an appointment on the 26th of August in Augusta with another Neurologist for another update.

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Give Your Life to God

By Michael Youssef, Ph.D.

The wisdom of God usually confounds man�s intellect. In fact, some of
the greatest truths in the Bible are paradoxical. Giving away things does
not seem like the best way to receive blessing. And it does not seem right
to show mercy and kindness toward those who do wrong to us. But these are
actions believers are encouraged to take, as God promises blessings to those
who do them.

However, one of the most difficult biblical truths to understand is
this: to truly take back your life, you must surrender it to God. In order
for us to live in freedom�free from bondage to sin and the enemy�we must
make ourselves subject to Him.

Jesus� moment of victory came when He surrendered His life on the
cross. When Jesus committed His Spirit into God�s hands, He relinquished
control and let God work the most amazing triumph in the history of mankind.
No longer would people have to pay the appropriate penalty for their sins.
Suddenly, there was forgiveness for all who would receive it through Jesus�
death and resurrection.

Our moment of victory comes when we decide to give away our lives. When
we make the conscious decision to quit trying to run our own lives and allow
God to have control, we win. Our cry of weakness is actually our greatest
moment of strength. It is the point where we stop trying to be good
Christians and start allowing the Holy Spirit to finish the transforming
work that remains in our hearts.

Surrendering to God does not mean you are weak. On the contrary, it
means you are a person who knows where your greatest strength lies.

Prayer: Lord, make Your truths real in my life today and help me to
understand the power that comes when I surrender fully to You.

Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever (Hebrews 13:8).

Please pray for Lucas Lane (Age 11) on Richards Team

I had an oppotunity to see this young boy play baseball this year on Richards team.  He loves the game and really enjoys time with this friend.  I asked Richard to copy in on his email to his team.  Please see below and diligently pray.  Words are hard to express my thoughts, but God is good and His will is perfect.  Pray for a healing and understanding.

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Indians Family,

 

Beth Lane called me last night, and told me Lucas was diagnosed last night with Leukemia.  Many of you may not know, but Lucas had Leukemia about 10 years ago and it has been in remission for the last 7 years.  This probably explains the stress fracture Lucas suffered in his elbow a few weeks ago in All-Stars. 

 

Please pray that God will heal and comfort Lucas.  Also, please pray for strength, peace and understanding for Lucas's family during his treatments.

 

Lucas's Grandmother came by to see me this morning and said he will at Egleston Children's Hospital the next several days and they would welcome anyone who can visit him.

I am not sure when at the moment, but Noah and I will try to go see him soon.  I will let you know when if any you are interested in going with us.  He is on the Alflac wing in room 3235. 

 

If you plan to go, please make sure no visitor has a cold, fever or anything else that he or anyone on his wing can catch as all of these kids in the hospital have low immune systems. 

 

Sincerely,

Richard Daniel

HDINS, Inc. dba Harry Daniel Insurance

P.O. Box 2077

15 South Gilmer Street

Cartersville, GA 30120

770-382-8954 ext. 116

Fax # 770-386-4081

www.hdins.com

www.hdichurchinsurance.com

 

SS Text for the Week. 1 Samuel 24:20-22 & 26:1-25 - Also, Homework is Moses.

The Power of Loyalty

Text for this Sunday - 1 Samuel 24:20-22 & 26:1-25

Also, remember to Study up on Moses.  What did you find you never knew about Moses.  Remember, someone else may not know either.

Lee Daniel

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Praise Report from Victoria !!!

Victoria asked me to share this with the class.  God is so awesome !!!  Keep praying per her email.

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Hi Lee,

I was going to wait until Sunday, but I don't think I should wait.  I need to give God the praise for answered prayers immediately.  I want to share this wonderful news with our Sunday School shepherd!

I know a lot of people have been praying for our oldest son Matthew for a long time.  Eddie and I do not take that for granted, we GREATLY appreciate those prayers.  I have prayed with a great expectancy of how God would honor those prayers…most of the time.  Unfortunately some of the time I wondered if God would answer at all and I grew weary of praying the same prayer over and over.  And then some saint would come along, like my dear husband Eddie, my stick-bud Laura Jo, our Pastor, Mary Griffin, Judy Puckett, Kendra, Dan and Connie, my Sunday School teachers and Sunday School class and remind me to "stand strong in my faith" and keep praying.  They would say that thing that sometimes we, His children, do not want to hear "God's timing is not the same as ours"  You see, when it is your child you want God to move quickly.  

Eddie and I are so thankful for the prayers of all.  Monday, Matthew was over at the house with Zachy.  We were all watching everything that precious baby did and oohing and awing when Matt got up and started looking around at stacks of books we have laying around.  I asked him what he was looking for -  and knock me over with a feather - he said his Bible!  I had to suppress the urge to cry and shout halleluiah, but I did jump up and help him look.  We didn't find his own study Bible from the Gilmer Street days, but he left with his grandfathers Bible.  He said he wanted to look up some things for himself, we said that's good, that's good, get in there and look!

Please pray that God will lead him to where he needs to go in the Word.  Lee, this is so huge!  I asked for prayer for the opportunity to witness to him and God gave me that about 2 months ago.  Now this.  God's timing is everything and I am excited about what He will do next.

I am so grateful for everyone that encouraged me and I have learned something very important, I will be more faithful to do the same for other believers.

I wanted to share this praise report.

In Christ,

Victoria