Receiving, Growing In, and Sharing the Love of God
Wednesday, October 4, 2017
Devotional
Psalm 10

The events of this past weekend once again show how relevant these Psalms are for us today. Our passage begins by  clamoring to God, asking,
"Where are you? Why are  you not acting on our  behalf?" But in verse 14  we see a radical change in  tone, from supplication to  affirmation of God's  faithfulness.
- How do you explain David's radical change between verse 13 and verse 14?
- Does he believe in a pipe dream? Is he crazy?
- What leaps of faith have you had to take in order to believe in a good and loving God?
THIS WEEK-

All-Church Dinner, Sunday after our Morning Worship Service.
Our Sr. High Sunday School class will be preparing and serving our dinner this Sunday! They are ending a month-long emphasis on loving and serving others, having completed several other projects in past Sundays. On the menu will be spaghetti and meatballs, so come hungry!

October Drives:
- Sock and Undie Collection for Bright Futures.  Now until October 9. 
Help us collect new packages of socks & underwear for the Cats Basement.  Our supply is very low at the Cats Basement and Harrisonville Early Childhood Center & Harrisonville Elementary are in need of underwear for their nurses' offices.  **All Sizes Needed**

- Children's Mercy Toy Drive.  Continuing until October 18 . We are collecting new toys, board games, and art supplies to donate as part of the Cass County Drug Court "Pay-It-Forward" project. A box to collect these donations is in the church foyer.  If you have any questions, contact Tyler Nickel 816-785-7668.


SUNDAY MINISTRIES:

- Prayer Time, 9:00 AM (Room 103).
- Sunday School for all ages, 9:30 AM. 
- Worship Service,  10:45 AM (Sanctuary).
- Children's Church, 10:45 AM (Chapel).
UPCOMING EVENTS:

October 20: Food Pantry Volunteer Day. One morning shift and two afternoon shifts - signup will be in the lobby in the coming Sundays.

October 29: Alabaster Offering Sunday.  This special offering goes toward the purchase of land and construction of churches, schools, medical facilities, and homes for missionaries and national workers.
DISCIPLESHIP MINISTRIES 

Every Sunday morning at 9:30 AM, men and women gather in our church to study God's Word, encourage each other, and seek to grow together as Christ followers. If you are not currently involved in one, we invite you to try one of them out:

Coulter - Emotionally Healthy Spirituality: It's Impossible to Be Spiritually Mature, While Remaining Emotionally Immature by Pete and Geri Scazzero.
Pan de Vida - Journey through the Old Testament ( in Spanish ).
Pastor Bill - Sermon Preview. Join Pastor Bill as he explores the themes in the next Sunday's passage and invites feedback from the class.
Pastor Rockey - Study of the book of Philippians.
Unruh - Study of Holiness and the Christian life.
CompassionSHARING THE LOVE OF GOD:

Providing Relief after Recent Natural Disasters.  Countless people are still recovering in the aftermath of the various earthquakes, hurricanes, and floods that have affected places such as Puerto Rico, Mexico, many Caribbean nations, as well as the southern coasts of our country. These are two organizations that are providing on-the-ground relief to those affected:

- Nazarene Compassionate Ministries responds to crisis as they happen throughout the world.  Go to www.NCM.org or call 1.800.310.6362 to contribute or find how you can help.

- Heart to Heart International is a Nazarene organization which is involved in providing medical help, mobilizing health personnel and resources directly to affected areas. Go to www.HearttoHeart.org or call 913.764.5200.
PRAYER FOR TODAY

O God, you made us in your own image
and redeemed us  through Jesus your Son:
Look with compassion on the whole human family;
take away the arrogance and hatred which infect our hearts;
break down the walls that separate us; unite us in bonds of love;
and work through our struggle and confusion to accomplish your purposes on earth; that, in your good time, all nations and races may serve you in harmony around your heavenly throne; through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen.

Book of Common Prayer
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