More Bars in More Places part 2

More Bars in More Places Part 2

Matthew 15:21-28 (New Living Translation)

The Faith of a Gentile Woman
21 Then Jesus left Galilee and went north to the region of Tyre and Sidon. 22 A Gentile[a] woman who lived there came to him, pleading, “Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David! For my daughter is possessed by a demon that torments her severely.”

23 But Jesus gave her no reply, not even a word. Then his disciples urged him to send her away. “Tell her to go away,” they said. “She is bothering us with all her begging.”

24 Then Jesus said to the woman, “I was sent only to help God’s lost sheep—the people of Israel.”

25 But she came and worshiped him, pleading again, “Lord, help me!”

26 Jesus responded, “It isn’t right to take food from the children and throw it to the dogs.”

27 She replied, “That’s true, Lord, but even dogs are allowed to eat the scraps that fall beneath their masters’ table.”

28 “Dear woman,” Jesus said to her, “your faith is great. Your request is granted.” And her daughter was instantly healed.


Three ways to pray for yourself:
1. Be BOLD to pray for myself
Matt: 5:22- Have mercy on me, O Lord, Son of David!

2. Be SPEFIC when praying for yourself
Matt: 5:22- For my daughter is possessed by a demon that torments her severely.

3. Be PERSISTENT when praying for your self
Matt: 5:23- But Jesus gave her no reply, not even a word. Then his disciples urged him to send her away. “Tell her to go away,” they said. “She is bothering us with all her begging.”
Matt: 5:26- But she came and worshiped him, pleading again, “Lord, help me!”

4. Be SUBMISSIVE to His will

2008 Rock Group Snapshot

Rock Groups are off to a good start with the Purpose of Christmas Series! Jimmy’s message was a great follow-up to our study of the first purpose, the Purpose of Celebration. I am very excited about what is coming down the road for Rock Groups. Here is a snapshot of what is coming next year:

Our Rock Groups will kick off 2009 with Super Bowl Parties at each host home on February 1st.

Then...

Semester 1: February 1st – April 30th
Church-wide Study: 40 Days of Love

May 20th – Rock Group Party in the Park

Semester 2: June 1st – 30th
Group Choice

Semester 3: September 1st – November 30th
Church-wide Study: New Testament Challenge

We hope to see you all throughout the year at one of our Rock Groups!