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"What fear freezes, faith releases."
Do you ever struggle to make decisions because you're afraid of making the wrong decision?
Practical helps from the second message in the
Fear Not series:
1. Identify what you are afraid of/frozen by.
Label the underlying fear(s) preventing you from making a decision. They're often rooted in past events or hurts unrelated to the current situation. Pray through the issue and seek healing from those past hurts.
2. Keep in mind that most decisions are repairable.
It's important not to under-emphasize the consequences of your decisions, but it's equally important not to over-emphasize them either. You'll never be able to make a decision if you expect yourself to always make the perfect decision. Allow room for failure and grace in your life.
3. Seek 80% instead of 100%.
You'll never be 100% sure of something or have 100% of the information you'd like to have. Seek instead to be reasonably informed and reasonably certain.
4. Figure out if you're being patient or just procrastinating.
Distinguish the difference between patience and procrastination by asking yourself, "What information do I need to make the decision? Do I have that information now?" If you do, you're just putting off making a decision. If you don't, actively seek to get your questions answered or get the information you need. If you're not willing to actively seek out the information you lack, you're probably procrastinating.
5. Utilize the means of help God has given you:
- Prayer (Luke 18:1)
- The Holy Spirit (Romans 8:26)
- Past/Others' Experience (1 Corinthians 6:5)
- Wise counsel (Proverbs 9:9; 11:14)
6. Believe Jesus is for you.
Trust that God is on your side and "at work in you, both to will and to work according to His good pleasure" (Philippians 2:13).
Did someone specific come to mind? Invite them to join you for the series, or share the sermon video with them.
Post to social media using #fearnot. Don't forget to tag us (@shandonbaptist)!
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2017 MISSION TRIPS & UPCOMING INTEREST MEETINGS
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The 2017 short-term mission trip opportunities are now available. We're sending 9 teams around the country and across the world this year. Submit an interest form for the trip(s) you're interested in, and we'll be in touch with more details!
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INTEREST MEETINGS THIS SUNDAY
- Trip Dates: July 22-29
- Interest Meetings: Sunday, February 26 following both worship services in room B129 (the meeting should last about 15 minutes)
- Trip Dates: June 10-16
- Interest Meetings:
- Sunday, February 26 following both worship services in room B126
- Wednesday, March 1 at 6:35pm (room TBA)
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Check out our new look! Shandon Children's Ministry is now Shandon Kids, with a fun new logo to emphasize our passion for helping little ones and big kids grow in Christ through exciting and energetic programs, lessons and relationships! We're so gratef
ul for our volunteers--from middle school-college students all the way to our senior adults. The energy and joy you bring to our ministry is crucial to helping kids get excited about learning about Jesus!
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5 REASONS WHY YOUR STUDENT NEEDS TO BE AT IMPACT WEEKEND
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by Frank Shimkus, Student Minister
Every year in March, the Student Ministry hosts Impact Weekend, the equivalent to an apologetics weekend.
This year, we are going to tackle the issues of tolerance, pluralism, and the exclusive claims of Jesus.
But Impact Weekend offers much more. Here are my top 5 reasons why your student needs to attend this awesome event.
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Sick and tired of feeling sick and tired? When it comes to losing weight, preventing, even reversing heart disease and cancers, avoiding the flu and having energy, find out why your pantry can be better than a pharmacy.
Join Dr. Hunter Rentz, his wife Nancy, Dawndy Mercer Plank, and Trisha Mandes for a one-day nutrition seminar on Saturday, March 18.
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4:30pm - Dinner in the gym
5:30pm - Wednesday Nights for Kids
5:55pm - Pastor's Bible Study (Chapel, Rm B225)
6:00pm - Fusion (middle school) & Refuge (high school)
6:35pm - Choir & Orchestra Rehearsals
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Menu (Regular & HeartSmart):
Soy/ginger/lime grilled pork, Thai peanut noodles, steamed broccoli, grilled zucchini, soup, salad, bread, dessert |
Kids:
Chick-fil-A
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Beginning Wednesday, February 8
, the cost for adult and children's meals increased to $5 per person. Our goal has always been, and continues to be, to provide a delicious meal on a cost-recovery basis.
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Welcome to Shandon...
Allison Caldwell | Mary Catherine McCarthy | Strat Stavrou
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Congratulations to...
Rob and Sarah Zokan on the birth of their twins,
Ada Rae and Jude Michael
To notify Shandon of upcoming and recent births, please contact Jennifer Gandy in the Children's Ministry:
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Prayers and sympathy extended to...
Ray Cooper and family on the loss of his mother,
Lib Felkel
To notify Shandon of deaths and hospitalizations, please contact the Care & Support Ministry: lee@shandon.org or (803) 782-1300.
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HAS YOUR CONTACT INFO CHANGED?
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Help your church family stay connected with you! If you have moved, updated your email address or phone number, or had a life change like a marriage, please notify Kay Richards: kay@shandon.org or call (803) 782-1300.
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