Defeating Discouragement1. Remember God’s mercy

2 Corinthians 4:1 (ESV) Therefore, having this ministry by the mercy of God, we do not lose heart.

Genesis 6:5 (ESV) The Lord saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every intention of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.

Matthew 24:37 (NIV) As it was in the days of Noah, so it will be at the coming of the Son of Man.

Exodus 6:9 (NLT) Moses told the people what the Lord had said, but they wouldn’t listen anymore. They had become too discouraged by the increasing burden of their slavery.

Psalm 42:5 (NLT) Why am I so discouraged? Why am I sad? I will put my hope in God.

Look to Jesus.

2. Be authentic 2 Corinthians 4:2 (ESV) But we have renounced disgraceful, underhanded ways. We refuse to practice cunning or to tamper with God’s word, but by the open statement of the truth we would commend ourselves to everyone’s conscience in the sight of God.

2 Corinthians 4:2 (NLT) We don’t try to trick anyone or distort the word of God.

3. Choose proper friends 2 Corinthians 4:3-4 (ESV) And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.

1 Peter 4:8 (NIV) Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.

2 kinds of friends: ► Casual friends are the result of

circumstances ► Close friends are the result of choices

Proverbs 27:19 (TLB) A mirror reflects a man’s face, but what he is really like is shown by the kind of friends he chooses.

Proverbs 12:26 (NIV) The righteous choose their friends carefully . . .

4 kinds of people to avoid:

► Lazy 2 Thessalonians 3:6 (GNT) Our friends, we command you in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ to keep away from all believers who are living a lazy life and who do not follow the instructions that we gave them.

► AngryProverbs 22:24-25 (GNT) Don’t make friends with people who have hot, violent tempers. You might learn their habits and not be able to change.

► Immoral1 Corinthians 5:9 (TEV) I told you not to associate with immoral people.

► Unbelieving2 Corinthians 6:14 (NLT) Don’t team up with those who are unbelievers.

Choose close friends who will:

► Challenge me mentallyProverbs 13:20 (NIV) He who walks with the wise grows wise . . .

► Support me emotionallyProverbs 17:17 (NIV) A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

► Strengthen me spiritually1 Thessalonians 5:11 (NIV) Encourage one another and build each other up.

4. Keep the main thing the main thing 2 Corinthians 4:5 (ESV) For what we proclaim is not ourselves, but Jesus Christ as Lord, with ourselves as your servants for Jesus’ sake.

2 Corinthians 4:5 (GW) Our message is NOT about ourselves. It is about Jesus Christ as the Lord. We are merely your servants for Jesus’ sake.

5. Relax in my limits 2 Corinthians 4:7 (ESV) But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us.

Sat, Nov 16 11am

Meet at Trailhead12:15pm

Shop till you drop!

LADIES DAY OUT!

St. Charles Main Street Lunch & Shopping

with the Girls

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TO RESERVE YOUR SPOT AT LUNCH

Ride sharing encouraged – no bus for this event. Come & go at your leisure. More details to come!

Thanksgiving is just around the corner! We’re collecting for local families in need.

You can help put together baskets, drive/deliver or donate. Call Sarah at 618-610-7999 or

senorton76@gmail.com.

ThanksgivingDinner Collection

T H R O U G H O U T N O V E M B E R

• Grocery Gift Cards to purchase turkeys

• Canned Vegetables• Canned Cranberries• Boxed Stuffing• Boxed Biscuit Mix

• Boxed Mashed Potatoes

• Canned Pumpkin Pie Mix

• Boxed Pie Crust• Jar Gravy

Sign up to participate in this year’s Christmas Production ! Performances are Dec 14 & 15! Contact Theresa at 618.570.5167 or tmbergy68@hotmail.com

Pick up a flyer for more info!

Haiti RUMMAGE SALE SAT, NOV 9

11/2 Sat 3:30–5:30pm11/3 Sun 8:30am–12:30pm11/4 Mon 10am–2pm11/5 Tues 10am–2pm & 4–8pm

DONATION DROP - OFF TIME S11/6 Wed 10am–2pm & 4–8pm11/7 Thur By appointment only11/8 Fri Presale 7pm–9pm11/9 Sat Sale Day 8am–1pm

We need volunteers to sort clothes & organize

items!

2019 Christmas Holiday Service Times

Sat Dec 21 4 pm

Sun Dec 22 9 & 11 am

Tue Dec 24 5 pm

Wed Dec 25 NO services Sat Dec 28

4 pm Sun Dec 29

9 & 11 am

Sat & Sun / Dec 14 & 15 Christmas Program all services

CASTING CALL

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