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Speaker: Leland Brown
Today’s Message: Strengthened To Entrust
Today's Text: 2 Timothy 2:1-7
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“You then, my child, be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus, and what you have heard from me in the presence of many witnesses entrust to faithful men who will be able to teach others also. Share in suffering as a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No soldier gets entangled in civilian pursuits, since his aim is to please the one who enlisted him. An athlete is not crowned unless he competes according to the rules. Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.” 2 Timothy 2:1-7
Power for God’s Mission:
V1: The command: “be strengthened by the grace that is in Christ Jesus”: Experiencing the grace of God is power for the mission of God.
“Grace is what we need just now, and it is to be had freely. What can be freer than a gift? Today we shall receive sustaining, strengthening, sanctifying, satisfying grace…If we have but little grace the fault must lie in ourselves…We may ask for as much and we will never fear a refusal…The Lord may not give gold, but He will give grace: He may not give gain, but He will give grace…we may be called to labor and to suffer, but with the call there will come all the grace required.” Charles Spurgeon, “March 19” Chequebook of the Bank of Faith
A Pattern for God’s Mission:
V2: The command: “entrust”: give the gospel so fully to a few that they go and do likewise.
“I think one of the first things I would do would be to get a small group of eight or ten or twelve people around me that would meet a few hours a week and pay the price! It would cost them something in time and effort. I would share with them everything I have, over a period of years. Then I would actually have twelve ministers among the laypeople who in turn could take eight or ten or twelve more and teach them…Christ, I think, set the pattern.”Billy Graham, when asked “If you were a pastor of a large church in a principal city, what would be your plan of action?”
Perspective for God’s Mission:
V3: The command: “share in suffering as a good soldier”: embrace discomfort and difficulty for the sake of mission. Have a solider mindset. V4-6: Are the proverbial pictures to take into your life and ministry. “Think over what I say” (v7) commends meditating on these images over a long period of time.
“A handful of soldiers is always better than a mouthful of arguments.” George C. Lichter
“We expect our career missionaries to abandon their families and the comforts of home to engage lost people groups around the world, yet somehow fail to see that we as laity are called to the same level of commitment to the unreached. Whether at home or abroad, we must be willing to make the necessary sacrifices and forgo certain comforts and pleasures for the sake of reaching those who do not know Christ. This…must become our very lives, no matter how difficult, complicated or messy it may be.” John Drummond
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This Week.For detailed information please go online.
1. Attend a Guest LuncheonGet to know us better at our next Guest Luncheon and see what God has in store for you. You’ll meet our pastor and some of our staff, and enjoy fellowship with a great meal. Our next free luncheon is March 11 at 12:15p in the Gym. For more information, please contact Carol at [email protected].
5. Serve in equip•themEquip•them is the serving arm for Sunday morning ministries. We have nearly 600 opportunities to serve. Some needs require 15 minutes before the service, others may require the whole equipping hour.
Upcoming.For detailed event information please go online.
SUN FEB4
Equip•u Classes 9:00a & 10:45aMSM/HSM Super Bowl Party6:00-10:00p GymYoung Adults Super Bowl Party 6:00-10:00p Annex
WED FEB7
MON FEB5
Reengage Marriage Program6:30-8:30p D-Wing Choir RoomEC Sports6:30-8:30p Gym
FRI FEB9
Man2Man6:20a GymHSM & CO Winter RetreatFeb 9-11 Asheville, NC
Wild Game Banquet6:00-9:00p ECBC
THU FEB8
EC Sports6:30-8:30p Gym
TUE FEB6
Churchwide Prayer Meeting6:30p SanctuaryWorship Band Rehearsal6:30p Worship Center Elder Meeting7:15p D-Wing Choir RoomDeacon Meeting7:15p Annex
FEB 23-25 The Global Impact Conference is a time when we focus on Christ’s Great Commission, to make disciples of all nations. Our partners from near and far will share how the gospel is bearing fruit and how each one of us can be involved with them. REGISTER TODAY
FEB 11 If you are interested in being baptized, please register for a baptism date. An ECBC pastor will then contact you to schedule an interview approximately a couple of weeks prior to your baptism date. GO ONLINE
TODAY Elders play an important role in our church. As such, we ask members to prayerfully consider and complete the bulletin tear-off, based on your knowledge of a nominee’s qualifications for the office of Elder at ECBC. Deadline to submit nominees is February 11th.
FEB 7 All men are invited to our Wild Game Banquet where there will be prizes, bluegrass, and lots of barbecue. This year’s speaker is Hank Parker, a hall of fame fisherman and television host. Tickets are available online. REGISTER TODAY
FEB 23-24 The Kids Missions Festival goes alongside our Global Impact Conference. Your kids will love the festival and it’s a great way to start teaching your children about the Great Commission! Register your kids for the festival through our Global Impact Conference registration.
FEB 6 A monthly gathering for our church to come together to pray. Join us at 6:30p in the Sanctuary to pray. We will be praying for our church, community, nation, and the world. Please make plans to attend. Nursery is provided. SEE YOU THERE
TODAY Does your marriage need refreshment? Reengage is a marriage enrichment program that meets every Monday night from 6:30-8:30p. The program is designed for any coupleto jump in and start improving their marriage at any time. REGISTER TODAY
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Throughout the month of February we are featuring our Global Impact Ministry. Stop by the kiosk in the Welcome Center to get information about mission trips and see how you can be involved with our global partners working around the world.
Global Impact Conference: February 24-26, 2017
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TODAY Equip•them is the serving arm for Sunday morning ministries. One area we need your help is the Media Ministry! We need volunteers to operation cameras and help with audio needs. Go online today to find information and volunteer.
