Worship Service – October 16, 2022
Today’s Scripture Reading
Isaiah 19 – An oracle concerning Egypt. Behold, the Lord is riding on a swift cloud and comes to Egypt; and the idols of Egypt will tremble at his presence, and the heart of the Egyptians will melt within them.
Scripture of the Week
Build a strong foundation for how a follower of Christ should think and respond based on the Word of God. Read over the following verse at least once a day for the next week:
Romans 12:1-2 – I appeal to you therefore, brothers, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and acceptable to God, which is your spiritual worship. Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.
Sermon Text
Five ways to handle the trials of life
James 1:2-3 – Count it all joy, my brothers, when you meet trials of various kinds, for you know that the testing of your faith produces steadfastness.
I. Having a joyful attitude: James 1:2
II. Having an understanding mind: James 1:3
– Knowing: Mark 13:28, Testing, Endurance/Patience
III. Hearing the testimonies of others: Hebrews 11:32-40
IV. Holding to God’s provision of security
– We are secure because of the power of God: John 10:28, 6:39, 10:29
– We are secure because of the promise and prayers of Christ: John 17:12, 18:9, Luke 22:31-32, 1 John 2:1, Hebrews 7:25
– We are secure because of the presence of the Holy Spirit of promise: Ephesians 1:13-14, 4:30, John 14:16
V. Hope secured: Psalms 37:28, 2 Timothy 1:12, 4:18, 1 Peter 1:5, Jude 1:24
Prayer Focus
“It is God’s will, through his wonderful grace, that the prayers of his saints should be one great and principal means of carrying on the designs of Christ’s kingdom in the world. When God has something very great to accomplish for his church, ‘tis his will that there should precede it the extraordinary prayers of his people.”
Jonathan Edwards
Pray for healing and restoration of those ill and going through medical procedures.
Pray for the servicemen and families affected by the wars.
Pray for the repentance of our nation and for Holy Spirit to draw all our people to Christ Jesus.
Pray for the submission to God of our elected and appointed public servants.
Pray for fellow believers around the world.
Pray for nations at war.
Calendar
Monday, Oct 17th @ 6:00 PM – Trail Life Meeting
Tuesday, Oct 18th @ 7:30 AM – Men’s Breakfast
Tuesday, Oct 18th @ 6:00 PM – Tuesday In The Truth Bible Study and Prayer
Saturday, Oct 20th @ 10:00 AM – Ladies’ Bible Study
Saturday, Oct 22nd @ 10:00 AM – OCC Packing Party
Sunday, Nov 6th @ 9:30 AM – Worship Service and Fellowship Meal
Operation Christmas Child
Samaritan’s Purse encourages OCC shoebox donors to include a personal note in each shoebox gift to encourage the recipient child in their relationship with Jesus Christ.
OCC Camelid Mammal of the Month:
Al Packa
Partner with our new OCC friend as he challenges us: “Al Packa a shoebox…will you?”
Thank you!
Support Joni and Friends – Walk ‘N’ Roll
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