The Power of the Lord shows up in loving others
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This Sunday we continue our series on the Biblical story of Gideon: "Growing Through Challenges"
Part three is about the inner power the Lord longs for us to experience
In this episode of Gideon's story, the Lord gives him strange instructions for how to prepare his army of warriors for the battle they will wage. This time, the focus is on trusting the Lord's power in spite of so many of the people feeling so fearful and powerless.
How does this challenge play out in our own lives? On the one hand, we are raised with a sense that strength and power are virtues. On the other hand, compared to the Lord's infinite power, we are terribly vulnerable and weak. Let's explore this paradox together.
Small Groups up and running! Join the study and the fun!
9:15 am Sunday in the church Library, led by Kelly Woofenden
2:00 pm Wednesday afternoon, including an online option, led by Nathan Gladish
7:00 pm Thursday night (Women's Group), led by Elise Gladish
See below for more details
Chili Sunday - this Sunday
Luncheon this Sunday featuring chili cooked by Bill Smith, Mike Villeburn, and Elise Gladish. Salads, too. Thank you to everyone in the kitchen ministry!
Planning Fundraisers - this Sunday after the luncheon
Thank you to each and every person who is continuing to meet and discuss ideas for upcoming fundraisers. Scroll to the bottom of this page for for a note from our treasurer, Bill Smith. Join him again this Sunday, Feb. 16 after the luncheon to continue to brainstorm and plan fundraisers for this year.
Bride's Room and Women's Bathroom (off Friendship Hall)
This week and next these two rooms are getting repaired after an insurance claim because of water damage from a leaky pipe over a year ago. Thank you to Mike Villeburn for overseeing this project and getting it done!
Happy Valentines day!
For many, Valentines day has a romantic connotation. But from my background as an elementary school principal, I like to think of Valentines day as a time to celebrate what Swedenborg calls "mutual love." In the schools where I served, the teachers and parents encouraged their students to treat each other nicely and kindly and share the love. Although it's become another
commercialized opportunity to make a buck, it can also be used in a good way to share a kind of innocent love and appreciation for each other. And it even goes along with what the Lord teaches: "Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another." John 13:34
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With love and respect and prayers for many blessings,
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New Small Group Series started the week of February 2
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"Growing Through Challenges" - a New Church Journey Program
We're half-way through this series, exploring the life experience of facing challenges. Thank you to the leaders of the groups!
The focus of this series
Life is rarely without its hardships. Sometimes challenges can feel like weights bearing down, making it difficult to move. So, how can we better prepare ourselves for these overwhelming times?
This 4-week series explores the Biblical story of Gideon, a young man who was called on by the Lord to overcome many challenges. Through his example of patience, hard work, and faith, we too can access the tools to come out stronger on the other side.
Week 1 (February 2) - The Presence of the Lord
Week 2 (February 9) - The Peace of the Lord
Week 3 (February 16) - The Power of the Lord
Week 4 (February 23) - The Praise of the Lord
A choice of group times
Sunday mornings at 9:15 led by Kelly Woofenden in the church Library
Wednesday afternoons at 2:00 led by Nathan Gladish INCLUDING an online option in the church Vestry (off the lobby of the Chapel). Interested in joining online? Just contact me ~Nathan
Thursday nights at 7:00 led by Elise Gladish and other women at the Women's Group in various homes
You are still welcome to participate in any of these groups, even if you haven't attended yet.
Talk with the leader of the group you are interested in, or contact Élise or Nathan
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THIS WEEK'S ACTIVITIES AT SUNRISE CHAPEL
9:15 am Small Group #3 "Growing Through Challenges"
10 am Music rehearsal
11 am Worship Service - Nathan Gladish, preaching
"Growing Through Challenges" #3 The Power of the Lord
12 noon Luncheon - 3 Chilis and salads
12:30 pm Meeting to plan fundraisers (Library)
MONDAY 2/17/2020
11 am Tai Chi class - Friendship Hall
TUESDAY 2/18/2020
6:30 pm Bereavement Support Group in the Chapel
WEDNESDAY 2/19/2020
2 pm Small Group #3 "Growing Through Challenges" (in person or online)
7 pm Women's Group (in homes)
FRIDAY 2/21/2020
4:30 pm Teen Time with the Pastor at the church
SUNDAY 2/23/2020
9:15 am Small Group "Growing Through Challenges" #4 The Praise of the Lord
10 am Music rehearsal
11 am Worship Service - Nathan Gladish, preaching
"Growing Through Challenges" #4 The Praise of the Lord
12 noon Luncheon
Readings for this Sunday's 11 am
Worship Service
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From the Bible
Judges 7:1-2
Early in the morning, Gideon and all his men camped at the spring of Harod. The camp of Midian was north of them in the valley near the hill of Moreh. The Lord said to Gideon, “You have too many men. I cannot deliver Midian into their hands, or Israel would boast against me, ‘My own strength has saved me.’"
Isaiah 40:6-8
All people are like grass, and all their faithfulness is like the flowers of the field.
The grass withers and the flowers fall, because the breath of the Lord blows on them.
Surely the people are grass.
The grass withers and the flowers fall, but the word of our God endures forever.
Isaiah 40:28-31
Do you not know?
Have you not heard?
The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth.
He will not grow tired or weary, and his understanding no one can fathom.
He gives strength to the weary and increases the power of the weak.
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength.
They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.
Matthew 5:3-5
Jesus said, “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.”
John 15:5-8
Jesus said, “I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing. If you do not remain in me, you are like a branch that is thrown away and withers; such branches are picked up, thrown into the fire and burned. If you remain in me and my words remain in you, ask whatever you wish, and it will be done for you. This is to my Father’s glory, that you bear much fruit, showing yourselves to be my
disciples.”
From the teachings of the New Church through Emanuel Swedenborg
Power and Powerlessness
Divine Providence §19
Hell is... an absolute nothing when it comes to power. I have seen this quite convincingly time after time.
The remarkable thing is, though, that all the evil people [there] believe they are powerful and all the good people [in heaven] believe they themselves are not. This is because evil people ascribe everything to their own power, their own deviousness and malice, and nothing to the Lord, while good people ascribe nothing to their own prudence and everything to the Lord, who is omnipotent.
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Livestream and Archive Videos of our 11 am
Worship Services
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If you subscribe to our YouTube channel, you can get an alert when we go live on Sunday morning. If you bookmark the link in your favorite browser, you can also easily view any available archived service anytime. Comments or questions? Contact me anytime. ~ Nathan
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THANK YOU FOR YOUR DONATIONS!
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Planning for fundraisers
Continuing this Sunday, February 16, after the luncheon, join our treasurer, Bill Smith, to continue planning for several fundraisers this year. The meeting will be in the church library. The goal is to have one fun fundraiser each quarter, with the first one tentatively scheduled for Saturday March 28. If you love Sunrise Chapel, consider being involved with fundraising
efforts.
Want to donate with a credit card or electronically? Our treasurer, Bill Smith, can now swipe credit cards in the church office, or you can go to the Donate page on sunrisechapel.org or go directly to the church's PayPal account . You don't need a PayPal account to use a credit card of your choice.
Thank you for supporting Sunrise Chapel!
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THANK YOU FOR READING ALL THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE!
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If you are reading this note right here, I want to thank you with a gift card
Offer good for the first ONE more reply.
Just reply to this email and tell me what you think of my "weekly update", and I will give you a $5 Starbucks card just for the fun of it!
Congratulations and thank you to Sue C and Darleen R who replied last week with some input. ~ Nathan
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