Repentance
2 Corinthians 7:5-13
For even when we came into Macedonia, our bodies had no rest, but we were afflicted at every turn—fighting without and fear within. 6 But God, who comforts the downcast, comforted us by the coming of Titus, 7 and not only by his coming but also by the comfort with which he was comforted by you, as he told us of your longing, your mourning, your zeal for me, so that I rejoiced still more. 8 For even if I made you grieve with my letter, I do not regret it—though I did regret it, for I see that that letter grieved you, though only for a while. 9 As it is, I rejoice, not because you were grieved, but because you were grieved into repenting. For you felt a godly grief, so that you suffered no loss through us.
10 For godly grief produces a repentance that leads to salvation without regret, whereas worldly grief produces death. 11 For see what earnestness this godly grief has produced in you, but also what eagerness to clear yourselves, what indignation, what fear, what longing, what zeal, what punishment! At every point you have proved yourselves innocent in the matter. 12 So although I wrote to you, it was not for the sake of the one who did the wrong, nor for the sake of the one who suffered the wrong, but in order that your earnestness for us might be revealed to you in the sight of God. 13 Therefore we are comforted.
And besides our own comfort, we rejoiced still more at the joy of Titus, because his spirit has been refreshed by you all.
SERMON NOTES
“Repentance is more than just sorrow for the past; repentance is a change of mind and heart, a new life of denying self and serving the Savior as king in self’s place.” - J.I. Packer
- How would you describe repentance? Why is repentance so important?
- What is the “fruit” in keeping with repentance?
- How do we walk out repentance?
Scriptures to Consider
- Luke 24:46-48
- Romans 2:1-5
- Luke 15
THIS WEEK
MONDAY, October 16
9:00 am Men’s Prayer
1:30 pm Women’s Prayer
7:00 pm Monday Night Men
TUESDAY, October 17
9:00 am Daybreak
7:00 pm Youth Small Groups
WEDNESDAY, October 18
9:45 am Keenagers Study
4:00 & 6:30 pm AWANA
6:40 pm Corporate Prayer
6:40 pm Understanding the Old Testament
6:40 pm Leading Life Changing Small Groups
6:40 pm Spiritual Gifts
THURSDAY, October 19
6:30 pm Deeper Life School of Theology
7:00 pm Evening Edition
7:00 pm Understanding the Old Testament
7:00 pm The Truth Project
7:00 pm Soul Care
7:00 pm The Case for Christ
7:00 pm Men's Floor Hockey
FRIDAY, October 20
6:30 pm Deeper Life School of Theology
NO YOUTH
SATURDAY , October 21
8:30 pm Deeper Life School of Theology
SUNDAY, October 22
9:15 & 11:15 am Worship Services
6:00 pm House of Prayer
JOURNEY UPDATES
HYMN SING October 14 at 6:00 pm Join us for a sing-along of the traditional hymns of the faith. Open to all ages. Please bring finger food to share after the event.
Young Adults Retreat October 19-21 at Camp Nakamun Cost $150 register on-line . Deadline to register is Sunday October 14 at 1:00 pm. For more info contact Corisa 780-996-8687 or Bonny 780-916-3648.
MONDAY NIGHT MEN’S Starting Monday October 15 at 7:00 pm in the Fireside Room. The Daniel dilemma will teach us how to stand firm and love well in a culture of compromise. Cost: $10/ person (includes book) Please contact Pastor Art for more information.
Hands and Feet of Christ - Partner with us as we feed the homeless in downtown Edmonton. Second Sunday of every month. We will happily accept donations of food, socks, mitts, toques, shoes or hygiene products. Contact Natalie Boldt or the church office for more details.
FALL FAMILY FESTIVAL will take place on Wednesday, October 31 from 5:30 - 8:00 pm. We are currently recruiting volunteers and collecting candy for the event. Candy can be dropped off at the church between now and October 21. There are many fun volunteer positions for that evening! If you can give of your time, please contact a member of the Children’s Ministry staff.
LAUGH YOUR WAY TO A BETTER MARRIAGE November 2 & 3 Early Bird deadline is October 18. Tickets and registration now at the Welcome Centre or online .
Youth Sunday Message Series: Grades 7-12 students, please join us on October 14 during the 11:15 am service for “Questions through Genesis”. Youth will be dismissed to the Fireside Room after Worship in the Sanctuary.
Deeper Life School of Theology’s next course is October 18 – 20. Survey of the New Testament taught by Ron Cottle. Register today with Pastor Coreen.
THE THINKING SERIES “Asking Life’s Five Biggest Questions” at Perk’s Coffeehouse, Stony Plain Tuesday nights Oct. 30 to Nov. 27 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Enjoy complimentary medium coffee or 50% off lattes.
OUR JOURNEY TO UGANDA Oct. 28 at 6:30 pm in Oasis Room. A celebration through story, picture and song of the last 12 years. Come join us as we remember God’s story in Uganda. Refreshments will be served. RSVP to Walter Loewen by calling 780-720-6826.
Financial Update
Weekly Update Oct. 07, 2018
General Fund giving Oct. 07 $ 19,277
14 week average $ 19,922
-- Budget requirement $ 24,942
Future Dev. Fund giving Oct. 07 $ 1,570
Monthly Update July1 to Sept. 30 2018
General Fund Budget Revenue
Amount to Date: $349,188
General Revenue to Date: $279,550
-Budget Shortfall $ 69,638
Expenses to Date $282,155
-Year to date Shortfall $ 2,605
Global Advance Giving $ 32,500
Canadian Ministries Giving $ 7,617
PRAYER
Please pray for:
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Our International Workers: Tim & Brenda Tjosvold, Jon & Angie Coutts, Ric & Kareen Strangway.
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Our Pastoral Team Staff Member: Pastor Art Quist. Art is married to Betty and they have 3 grown children.
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Our Administrative Team Staff Member: Joyce is married to Reuben and they have two adult children.
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Our Elders Team Member: Tim Wiebe. Tim is married to Julie. They have 3 children ages 17,14 & 12.
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Remi & Eileen Boisvert in the passing of Remi’s mother.
Family Matters
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OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD shoeboxes now available and will be collected November 11. This may be
the only gift a child receives this Christmas. Brochures and boxes are at the Welcome Centre -
Children’s Ministry is looking to hire an admin/ministry Assistant for 10 hours a week. Computer skills would be an asset as well as organization. Days required to work are Tuesdays and Sundays. Please give resume to Pastor Coreen or the office.
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If you’re interested in volunteering for ALPHA starting in the new year, please contact Marlyse . We are holding an information meeting Oct. 28 at 6:30 pm.