MEFC Connections

Title: "Ambassadors For Christ"

Passage: Luke 10:13-24; 2 Co. 5:20

Outline:

1. We Have Jesus' Authority. 13-16

2. We Have Jesus' Power. 17-20

3. We Have Jesus' Praise. 21-22

4. We Have Jesus' Happiness. 23-24

 1. We struggle with wanting to live on mission and help others come to know Jesus. In what ways does it motivate you to know we have Jesus' praise and happiness?

2. What impact does it make upon you to know that, as Jesus' ambassadors, we have Jesus' authority and power? 

3. What else did you discover in this sermon?

4. What questions do you still have about living as Jesus' ambassador?

If you are not currently a member of a group and would like help finding one, please contact the office or a Bible Fellowship leader listed below:

Leader: Tim Birnie              Study: Sermon Review

Day/Time: Sundays, 11am          Place: MEFC East Room 12

Leader: Rod Shepherd       Study: Gentle & Lowly

Day/Time: Sundays, 11am     Place: MEFC Library

Leader: Paul Mosley      Study: Sermon Review

Day/Time: Sundays, 11am     Place: Sanctuary

Leader: Scott Pinkham    Study: Sermon Review

Day/Time: Sundays, 11am     Place: MEFC East Room 10

Leader: Mark Lundeen        Study: Sermon Review

Day/Time: Sundays, 11am       Place: MEFC East Room 11

Leader: Pastor Tom Study: Gentle and Lowly

Day/Time: Sundays, 6:30pm Place: 441 W. Lexington, Minden

Church Unseen Backup Team, please pray: 

1. Unceasingly that our church, church leaders, and missionaries may be filled with the knowledge of God’s will with a full Spirit-given wisdom and understanding for how to apply his will. Pray that we all may live in a manner that flows out of the gospel change in us and that shows forth the worth and glory of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. (Colossians 1:9-10)

2. That our church can learn to pray the teachings of the Scriptures so that our prayers can be consistent with the heart of God. (see John 15:7)

3. Sunday morning service, Sunday school, children's church, and Bible Fellowships, that the Spirit of God would work in hearts that they would hear and respond to the Word of God they are taught. 

4. That God would produce much lasting fruit in the ministry of Kelli and Brayden Petersen on the campus of Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Co. 

5. In Luke 10:2 we read: “And [Jesus] said to them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.’” This is a prayer that Jesus would not only save many but that he would also make them into laborers in the harvest field who are sharing the gospel and make disciples. Consider making a commitment to pray this prayer for our church, ministries, and missionaries, every morning at 10:02. 

6. Ask God to give you confidence in the Spirit’s power to use you in ministering to other people. Ask Him for the wisdom to know what to do and the discernment to recognize people who need help. Pray that God would use you and your church to continue His plan of redemption in your unique setting. (From the book, Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples, by Francis Chan, with Mark Beuving)

7. Based on Psalm 93:1 (“The Lord reigns; he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed; he has put on strength as his belt.”), Charles Spurgeon (19th c. British pastor), wrote the following, which gives great prayer direction: “[God] is always strong, but sometimes he displays his power in a special manner, and may therefore be said to be clothed with it; just as he is always majestic essentially, but yet there are seasons when he reveals his glory, and so wears his majesty, or shows himself in it. May the Lord appear in his church, in our day, in manifest majesty and might, saving sinners, slaying errors, and honoring his own name…. As men gird up their loins for running or working, so the Lord appears in the eyes of his people to be preparing for action, girt with his omnipotence…. It should be a constant theme for prayer, that in our day the reign of the Lord may be conspicuous, and his power displayed in his church and on her behalf.” 

8. That God would give wisdom and direction to the elders for the upcoming May 20 retreat where they will be praying and planning for new and fresh vision for the future, especially as it relates to expansion of our building. 

9. That God would supply an Administrative Assistant for our church. 

10. Any other requests that emerge from your Bible Fellowship, Iron Man/Woman team, or family.

Please remember to check in with the office when planning for groups to meet in the church building so we can put you on the calendar. We have had several instances recently where more than one group planned to use the same room. We want to accommodate everyone as best we may, but planning ahead is key!

MEFC is once again looking for a part time administrative assistant. Please contact the office if you can help!

If you are able to help provide cookies, or are interested in helping to serve coffee and cookies on Sunday mornings, please sign up HERE! Thank you!

BIRTHDAYS

1 Lucy Mosley

Wayne Rowley

5 Randy Myers

6 Amana Reed

7 Lane Beebe-Cheney

11 Harrison Reed

14 Viola Hartmann

15 Brixten Stadler

17 Dan Bridges

23 Ashley Olson

25 Lige Reed

26 Owen Bridges

Rachel Seibert

27 Sally Phillips

30 Ava Warner

ANNIVERSARIES

6 Philip and Ericka Heun

21 Mark and Monica Johnson

Steve and Annie Shearer

22 Lucas and Sharesse Houchin

23 Justin and Kelli Pachner

26 Dan and Rachel Bridges

Ryan and Chelsey Kulhanek

The Minden Little Free Pantry is located on the east side of the old IGA parking lot on N. Nebraska Avenue. Nonperishable food items, cleaning supplies, hygiene products, and pet food are available to those in need 24 hours a day. If you have a need, please stop by and help yourself. Likewise, if you are able to help keep the pantry stocked by donating items, please also do so!