Welcome & Announcements
Memory Verse
Hymns of Praise No. 370
Rejoice, the Lord Is King
Hymn No. 572
Blessed Assurance
Pastoral Prayer
Hymn No. 526
The Solid Rock
Hymn No. 563
Open My Eyes That I May See
Missionary Moment
Offertory - Ed Holbert
Offertory Music - Marilyn Schum
Special Music
Christ Our Hope in Life and Death
Message
Pastor John Guillott
HOPE IN THE FACE OF DEATH
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Invitation Hymn
Turn Your Eyes upon Jesus
Benediction - Ed Holbert
Connection Cards: Our Church family wants to welcome you to our service today. Finding the right place to worship God each week can be overwhelming. We’re a group of imperfect, Jesus- loving followers from all sorts of backgrounds and past experiences. Our prayer for you is that you feel welcome no matter where you are in your life. May your time today result in a spiritual renewal and a better understanding of how much God loves you!
Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Project: Please see bulletin insert for items needed this month.
WMU Women’s Retreat: Registration deadline is quickly approaching for the WMU Women’s Retreat Aug 18th & 19th. Please make sure you are registered and have your breakout sessions scheduled for this wonderful event. There are registration forms located in the back foyer on the WMU board. For any questions, you may speak to Donna Guillott or Gwen Austin.
Birthdays
Delight Schattner 8/6
Dan DeLong 8/7
Dennis Robinson 8/8
Janet Newman 8/8
Bette Sexton 8/9
Jackie Parker 8/11
Pat Rist-Kemp 8/12
Memory Verse for August
For I am persuaded that neither death nor life, nor angels nor rulers, not things present nor things to come, nor powers, nor height nor depth nor any other created thing will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.
Romans 8:38-39
Deacon of the Week: Ed Holbert
Alternate Deacon: Phil Clifton
The men serving on our Deacon Ministry Team are servant ministers who are called to help our pastors meet the needs of the church family.
HOPE IN THE FACE OF DEATH
1 Thessalonians 4:13-18
Losing a loved one is probably one of life’s most difficult experiences. The death of a loved one reminds us of our own mortality.
In our text today God tells us about those who have passed away.
WE SHOULD NOT GRIEVE LIKE THOSE WHO HAVE NO HOPE
Read vv. 13-14….
Learn what God wants you to know
● John 11:35; Acts 8:2; John 14:6
Think of death for the Christian as simply falling asleep (v.13)
● 2 Corinthians 5:8; Philippians 1:23
Understand the implications of Christ’s death and resurrection. (V.14)
WE SHOULD FIND HOPE FROM WHAT GOD HAS TOLD US ABOUT THE FUTURE
Read vv. 15-17…
The living will not precede those who have fallen asleep (v.15)
The 4 R’s at Christ’s return (vv. 16-17)
● Christ will return
● The dead in Christ will rise first
● Believers who are still alive will be raptured
● We will all be reunited in the Lord’s presence
WE SHOULD ENCOURAGE EACH OTHER WITH THESE WORDS
Read v. 18…
This is our hope in the face of death
Sunday Aug 6 - (Bible Reading – Romans 4)
9:00 am Sunday School
10:30 am Sunday Service – Pastor John Guillott
6:00 pm Life Group
Monday, Aug 7 - (Bible Reading – Romans 5)
Tuesday, Aug 8 - (Bible Reading – Romans 6)
10:00 am Shepherd’s Fold Board Meeting
10:30 am Saints Alive – Golden Corral
Wednesday, Aug 9 - (Bible Reading – Romans 7)
10:00 am Finance Committee Meeting
3:00 pm Missions/Evangelism Meeting
6:00 pm Prayer Meeting
6:45 pm Choir Practice
Thursday, Aug 10 - (Bible Reading – Romans 8)
8:30 am Men’s breakfast and Bible Study
10:00 am Ladies Bible Study- Last study for August
6:00 pm Facebook Devotional with Charles Logan
Friday, Aug 11 - (Bible Reading – Romans 9)
Saturday, Aug 12 - (Bible Reading – Romans 10)
