Life@Eaglebrook ----------- ------------------August 9th, 2022

Journey.
As Pastor Steve shared with us this past Sunday, the goal for us as followers of Jesus is not simply to act spiritual or religious, but to live out of a genuine heart. We are not simply to adjust or conform our behaviors, but rather, we are called to become a new kind of person. 
 
Transformation is a journey.
 
However, this process of being transformed into the likeness of Jesus does not happen all at once. As we begin to catch a vision for the kind of person Jesus is inviting us to be, we begin to become more and more aware of all of those areas in our life that need renewal.
 
Awareness often leads to behavior modification.
 
Becoming aware of our shortcomings is an important art of the process. However, once we begin to have eyes to see, our natural response is often to make adjustments to our outward behavior. We learn to bite our tongue or keep our thoughts to ourselves. We force ourselves to act in a certain way that is more in tune with Jesus. And while this step is important, this is still only an early stage in the process of maturity.
 
Behavior modification is not the goal.
 
Because, it is one thing to change our behavior, but we need to see that the real goal is to change our hearts. The goal is for our hearts to become more and more loving towards others… because, when you have genuine love towards others, we no longer need to “act loving”, we simply love.
 
True maturity is about who we become.
  
So, may we see that becoming aware of our need for growth is an important part of the process of becoming mature. But may we also see that behavior modification is not the goal. May we see that the goal is not for us to merely act a certain way, but that we would truly become a certain kind of person -- a person of genuine love. 
 
May we walk in the Image of God this week!
Arnie
 Glimpses of the Sermon on the Mount
"A Genuine Heart"
Matthew 6:1-4
Sunday Services - In-Person and Online!

You can now attend our Sunday Morning Worship Service either in-person or online.

We are now Live-Streaming on BOTH:
Facebook and on YouTube

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If you are comfortable with gathering at this time, 
please come out and join us!

Otherwise, check us out online!
Eaglebrook Church
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Location:
1025 Margaret Street, Woodruff, WI 54568 

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 144 
Woodruff, WI 54568
 
Phone:
715-356-3313
Want to give to Eaglebrook Church?

You can do so online!
Outdoor Worship Service - This Sunday!!!
This Sunday, August 14th, instead of our regular Sunday Morning Service, Eaglebrook will be having an Outdoor Worship Service at Torpy Park in downtown Minocqua. The Outdoor Worship Service will be followed by a Baptism and Potluck.

Come on out and join the fun! 
If you are interested in being baptized, please contact Pastor Steve. 
For more details about the Potluck, please contact Carol Warden.
Nursery Care Now Available!
We are now able to provide Nursery Care, as needed. The Sunday Morning Service will be live-streamed down in the Nursery for the volunteers and parents who choose to make use of the Nursery Room.

If you would like to volunteer to help with this ministry, please contact Arnie.
Small Groups - Starting This Fall!!!
Small Group Bible Studies are a wonderful way to connect at a deeper level with one another, as we dig into the Scriptures together, seeking to discover what it means to follow Jesus in our own place and time. Our desire at Eaglebrook Church is that everyone would be a part of a Small Group!
The Small Group Bible Studies that will be starting this Fall include:
  
Women's Bible Study
START DATE: Monday, September 12th
When: 5:30pm-7:15pm Monday Evenings
Where: Eaglebrook Church
Topic: Twelve Women of the Bible
For More Information: Jani Rowe
 
Mid-Week Small Group Bible Study
START DATE: To Be Determined
When: 7:00pm-8:30pm (Weekday Evening - Yet To Be Determined)
Where:  Eaglebrook Church (Church Library) 
Topic:  The Parables of Jesus 
For More Information: Arnie Boedecker 
  
If you would like more information about any of our Small Groups, or have any additional questions, you can email Arnie.

For Those Viewing Online -- Facebook Live and YouTube
If you are not comfortable meeting indoors at this time, then please join us ONLINE this coming Sunday at 10:00am on either Facebook or YouTube as we Live-Stream our Sunday Morning Worship Service! 

Sunday Worship
Live-Stream at 10:00am
Next Elder Board Meeting
The next Elder Meeting is scheduled for:

Monday, August 15th at 6:30pm

If you have any issues or concerns that you would like the Elder Board to discuss at the next meeting, please talk to any of the Elders.
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Scripture of the Week
Matthew 15:8 (NIV) -- "These people honor me with their lips, but their hearts are far from me."
This coming Sunday, weather permitting, we will be at Torpy Park for our annual outdoor service!

We will celebrate baptisim, and enjoy a potluck together as part of the morning.

May we come, ready to worship God in the open-air... ready to enjoy each other's company and fellowship... ready to celebrate... and ready to make an impact.

Blessings on you all, and hope to see you this Sunday, the 14th at Torpy Park - 10:00 AM!

Steve
Eaglebrook Church --------- www.eaglebrookminocqua.org ---------- 715-356-3313