Examining The Message
Acts 17:10-15
Ministering at Berea
10 Then the brethren immediately sent Paul and Silas away by night to Berea. When they arrived, they went into the synagogue of the Jews. 11 These were more fair-minded than those in Thessalonica, in that they received the word with all readiness, and searched the Scriptures daily to find out whether these things were so. 12 Therefore many of them believed, and also not a few of the Greeks, prominent women as well as men. 13 But when the Jews from Thessalonica learned that the word of God was preached by Paul at Berea, they came there also and stirred up the crowds. 14 Then immediately the brethren sent Paul away, to go to the sea; but both Silas and Timothy remained there. 15 So those who conducted Paul brought him to Athens; and receiving a command for Silas and Timothy to come to him with all speed, they departed.
SERMON NOTES
The Apostle Paul wrote to Timothy....
“Study to shew thyself approved unto God, a workman that needeth not to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth.” - 2 Timothy 2:15 (NKJV)
The Message Bible puts it this way: ‘Concentrate on doing your best for God, work you won’t be ashamed of, laying out the truth plain and simple.’
Another version uses the words... ‘make every effort’....
So just what does it mean to study... to concentrate?
For some students it means staying awake all night with several cups of strong coffee and ‘cramming’ for the final exam that is imminent.
For others, ‘studying’ means a lifestyle or discipline of seeking out the truth of God’s Word on a consistent basis.
The people of Berea (Beroea) were noble people honestly seeking out the truth of Paul’s preaching of the Word of God.
It is evident that Paul preached the Word of God – not a social Gospel.
It is also evident that the religious, non-Christ-following Jews maintained antagonism against Paul, the Gospel and Christ Himself.
Lastly it is evident that Paul had great courage, that even in the midst of adversity, he was faithful – faithful to his call and faithful to the Word of God.
THIS WEEK
MONDAY, May 21
CHURCH OFFICE CLOSED for Victoria Day
TUESDAY, May 22
6:45 pm Live Free
7:00 pm Youth Small Groups
WEDNESDAY, May 23
9:45 am Keenagers Study
THURSDAY, May 24
6:30 pm Deeper Life School of Theology
7:00 pm Men’s Floor Hockey
FRIDAY, May 25
6:00 pm Grade 12 Grad Banquet
6:30 pm Deeper Life School of Theology
SATURDAY , May 26
8:30 am Deeper Life School of Theology
6:00 am Grade 12 Mystery Road Trip
SUNDAY, May 27
9:15 am & 11:15 am Worship Services
JOURNEY UPDATES
SGAC HOUSE OF PRAYER Sunday, May 20 at 6:00 pm. Join us for an evening of unbroken worship, praise and prayer
CHURCH OFFICE WILL BE CLOSED May 21 for the Victoria Day Holiday.
GRADE XII GRAD Attention all Grade 12 Youth! We plan to celebrate you with a Grad Banquet May 25. Cost is $25. per person and the grad is free. Contact us today for tickets!
GRADE XII MYSTEY ROAD TRIP begins May 26-27. Pastor Josh needs to know if you are coming. Please let him know.
DEEPER LIFE SCHOOL OF THEOLOGY is offering the course by Dr. Fuchsia Pickett, Holy Spirit I on May 24-26. Learn about the seven personalities, seven powers and seven offices of the Holy Spirit. To register contact Pastor Coreen today.
BAPTISM & MEMBERSHIP CLASS 9:15 and 11:15 am May 27. Please contact Pastor Art if you are interested in attending.
DESSERT NIGHT with Pastor Daryl and Birgit Sam on Thursday May 31 at 7:00 pm. Do you want to know more about their move to Monaco? They will have an opportunity to share and answer questions about their upcoming move. Please RSVP to Pastor Daryl.
Grade 6 students and your families – You are invited to attend our annual GRADE 6 CELEBRATION on Friday, June 8 6:00 pm. Tickets are $5 per person. Please contact us at the office by June 5.
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES We are seeking to hire two individuals for our Custodial Team. These are both part time positions starting June 15. Experience preferred. For information or to apply, Contact Pastor Art .
CONGRATULATIONS to Asha Dyck and Malichi Carnegie for taking the step of obedience and being baptized this weekend.
FINANCIAL UPDATE
Weekly Update May 13, 2018
General Fund giving May 13 $ 8,481
46 week average $ 23,783
-- Budget requirement $ 24,327
Future Dev. Fund giving May 13 $ 5,873
--Balance as of May 13, 2018 $921,621
Monthly Update July1 to Apr. 30, 2018
Global Advance Giving $121,259
Canadian Ministries Giving $ 37,761
PRAYER
Please pray for:
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Our International Workers: Roy & Joyce Hewko, Tracey Flynn, Travis & Sharon Thiessen.
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Our Pastoral Team Staff Member: Pastor Coreen Frey. Pastor Coreen is married to Dave and they have 3 married children.
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Our Administrative Team Staff Member: Janet Sawatzky. Janet is married to Richard and they have 3 adult children.
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Our Elders Team Member: Anthony Toornstra. Anthony is married to Rosie and they have 3 children ages 8, 6 & 3.
Future Development Updates
