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Home Study for December 16 through 21, 2013

Monday – Read Galatians 4:4-7
How does it make you feel to know that God had both a plan and a time to make it possible for us to become His children?
What does it mean to us that we are children of God?
How important is it to continue to seek God’s plan and timing in our lives today?
What is Jesus saying to you? How will you respond?

Tuesday – Read Luke 1:5-23
What was wrong with Zechariah’s question?
How was God’s timing different from Zechariah’s and Elizabeth’s?
How does this encourage you? How does it challenge you?

Wednesday – Read I Corinthians 1:26-30
Why does God choose to work in such a vastly different way than the World does?
How are God’s values different from the values of the world’s system?
What does this tell us about the importance of living God’s way?

Thursday – Read Romans 3:21-24
Why is it important to realize that we have all sinned and we cannot save ourselves?
How should being saved by grace through faith in Jesus influence the way that we relate to others as we share Jesus with them?
How does this passage encourage you? How does it challenge you?
How will you respond?

Friday – Read I Corinthians 9:30-33
What is the risk of pursuing righteousness by works?
How does our pursuit of works blind us to who Jesus is and what He is doing?
What challenge does this passage set for us as we seek to live for Jesus? As we seek to share the truth of Jesus?

Saturday – Read Matthew 1:18-25


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Ladies Ornament Exchange Rescheduled to December 13

In response to the arctic storm that arrived in our area on December 6th, the Ladies Ornament Exchange has been rescheduled for Friday, December 13th at 6:30 pm. All ladies are welcome – bring a wrapped ornament and a favorite holiday goodie to share. We hope to see you there!


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Christmas Program Date Changed to December 22

Due to the recent inclement weather we have changed the day of our Christmas program from December 15th to December 22nd. The program will still be at 11 am and we look forward to a special time together. If you have any questions please call the church office at 541-772-6926.


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Home Study for December 9-14, 2013

Monday – Read Luke 8:40-48
What did this experience tell the disciples about Jesus?
Why was this important for them to know?
How does this help to increase your faith?
How does it encourage you?
What will you do?

Tuesday – Read Luke 8:49-56
What did this experience tell the disciples about Jesus?
Why was this important for them to know?
How does this help to increase your faith?
What does it mean to your life?

Wednesday – Read Ephesians 1:18-23
What did Paul for the believers in Ephesus?
Why did he want them to see the power of God in their lives?
Why is it important for you to understand the power that God brings into your life?
Take time to pray this prayer for yourself, your family and our church.

Thursday – Read Colossians 1:9-14
What did Paul pray for the believers in Colosse?
Why was this important?
Why is it important for us to fill us with the knowledge of His will?
Take time to pray this prayer for yourself, your family and our church.

Friday – Read Acts 12:1-17
What do you suppose the believers at the house of Mary were praying for?
How did they respond when the answer to their prayer showed up?
Why did they almost miss this miracle of God?
What did they learn about God through this difficulty?
What has God been teaching you through the difficulties you are facing in these days?
Ask Him to reveal Himself to you.

Saturday – Read Luke 1:26-38


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