SCFC Weekly Connection
ARE YOU GIVING FRUIT?
"No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. Each tree is recognized by its own fruit. People do not pick figs from thorn bushes, or grapes from briers. A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of." -Jesus (Luke 6:43-45)
Are you GIVING fruit?
You were born to bear fruit. You weren't born to keep it.
"live a life worthy of the Lord and please him in every way:
BEARING FRUIT in every good work" -Paul (Colossians 1:10)
When we're producing Holy Spirit fruit, we live outward and when we live outward, we produce Holy Spirit fruit. When we live outward on mission, this demonstrates our inward maturity. In fact, it can be said we are a mature follower of Jesus if we are living it outward. The life of a Christian is that of living out by faith. Fruit which God’s Spirit cultivates inside of us comes out to impact the lives of others.
When we live by the Spirit, it is evident into the lives of others. If we live by the flesh we think of ourselves. If we live by the Spirit we think of God first and foremost, then others, lastly ourselves. Isn't this how Jesus lived-- sacrificially? When we follow his model by living our faith outward, we allow others to see the light of Christ within us and this is one way Father God receives glory. Giving glory to the Father was the exclusive ambition, the primary purpose, for Jesus during his ministry.
"Therefore, we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us. We plead on Christ’s behalf, “Be reconciled to God." -Paul (2 Corinthians 5:20)
By intentionally living our Christian faith this way, we also model to those who we disciple (mentor), to do likewise. Living to manifest Holy Spirit fruit through us by living our faith outward, we fulfill the true meaning of ambassadorship for our calling as representing who Christ really is to the world, through the church.
"In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven." -Jesus (Matthew 5:16)
I hope you are encouraged today to live out your faith intentionally and boldly more and more.
See more of Pastor Bob Garon's devotionals, articles, and videos here: https://bobandlisagaron.com
THIS SUNDAY, APRIL 2ND
"Making Excuses, Making Choices"
Have you thought about all the excuses you've heard, or perhaps given, for not coming to church, serving the church, serving out in the community, etc? God allows us to make choices instead of forcing us do it His way and He even has patience when listening to us make our excuses as to why His way doesn't work for us.
This Sunday we're going to learn through Moses' personal encounter with God, the excuses he gave, and better understand through our own choices or excuses, how we are part of God's forward moving plan.
Church Live: Whether we see you at 10:30am in our sanctuary or you watch our high-quality video stream in your PJs on your living room couch, either way you can chat with church family, engage with people to privately pray with you, and encounter God's presence. Click the link below to watch SCFC services.
LAST WEEK'S MESSAGE
"A Work In Progress"
Do you ever feel like you’re just wandering around on this earth without a purpose? God has a purpose for you and is working for your good (see Romans 8:28). Watch this week’s message to learn how God uses things and experiences in your life to make you who you are as well as to bless you ultimately.
HOLY WEEK SERVICES
Celebrate Holy Week services with us at Sherwood Community Friends Church!
Palm Sunday 10:30am
Good Friday 6pm
Easter Sunday 10:30am
Do you have it on your calendar yet? Who are you praying about to invite to come with you to one or all of our Holy Week services? Have you asked them yet?
Pray for three people
Listen to God's prompting and be bold
Invite those people
Why do most people visit a church? The answer is simpler than you might think. People visit churches because someone has invited them.
EASTER GOODIES
PICS: This Easter come in your Sunday best and take a pic of your church crew at our photo booth. Take pics with your family, your church family, your friends, or even solo. Make goofy faces (like Pastor Bob) or keep it serious. Your choice!
PRETTY FLOWERS: This is the last week to place your order for Easter Lilies which will help us decorate church for Good Friday and Easter. After that, you may take them with you to beautify your own home.
Cost is $15 each. Please make your check out to Sherwood Community Friends Church or donate $15 online and let Priscilla know that it's for Easter Lilies.
SPRING CLEAN-UP
Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 9th from 9am to Noon for our annual church Spring Clean-up.
If you have gloves and yard tools, please being them, but remember to label them so you are sure to get them back. Metal rakes, especially, have a funny history of walking away. 😄
There will be jobs for all ages so bring the whole family to participate in this enjoyable morning of service, fresh air, and fellowship together to help beautify the property God has entrusted us.
PLEASE PRAY
- Please pray for the search committee to be led by God’s Spirit as they process through finding a new lead pastor for SCFC.
- Please continue to pray for Cristian and the Hampton family.
- Please continue to pray for Verne and Ellen Martin.
- Please continue praying for Ukraine 🇺🇦
- Please continue praying for our two Alpha groups, the youth group (in-person on Wednesdays) and adult (on Zoom on Thursdays) that they encounter the Holy Spirit in a fresh new way that is transformational and life changing.
SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION
GRADES 4TH - 12TH
Summer Camp is a fun adventure full of activities every day. Camps fill up FAST. Register for each camp individually on their website linked below.
===>NOTE: If you can’t afford it and need financial assistance please reach out directly to Priscilla. We never want $$$ to be something standing in the way of anyone going to camp. We have enough scholarship funds to help if it is needed.
REGISTER FOR CAMP USING THESE LINKS:
Twin Rocks Kids Camp (4th-6th graders) July 6-10
Twin Rocks Tween Camp (middle school) July 11-16
Twin Rocks Surfside (high school) August 1-6
COMMUNITY MOVIE NIGHT
We invite you to a fun, relaxed family movie night watching Disney's Encanto on Friday, May 6th. This is open to the public and we'd love to see lots of families from our Sherwood community come.
🎬 We'll serve 🌮 tacos, popcorn, candy, soda, and other movie snacks.🍿🍫 Can you smell the popcorn and hear the soda bubble?
Hope to see you, and bring your family, bring your friends, Friday, May 6th for our community movie night! (Doors open at 5:30pm)
5 PLOTS REMAINING IN OUR COMMUNITY GARDEN
A Growing Community
Grow seeds for people and plants at our Community Garden.
Secure your plot here:
https://sherwoodfriends.church/communitygarden
UPCOMING EVENTS
Mark your calendar for Saturday, April 9th from 9am to Noon for our annual church Spring Clean-up.
If you have gloves and yard tools, please being them, but remember to label them so you are sure to get them back. Metal rakes, especially, have a funny history of walking away. 😄
There will be jobs for all ages so bring the whole family to participate in this enjoyable morning of service, fresh air, and fellowship together to help beautify the property God has entrusted us.
You're invited to join us for our Holy Week services!
Palm Sunday 10:30am
Good Friday 6pm
Easter Sunday 10:30am
Pray for three people who want to come to church this Holy Week for Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter. As you pray, ask God how he thinks you could ask them to come to church with you. Listen to his prompting and be bold.
Why do most people visit a church? The answer is simpler than you might think.
People visit churches because someone has invited them.
Who will you invite who haven't yet, or haven't in a while, to come with you this coming Holy Week for Palm Sunday, Good Friday, and Easter?
BIRTHDAYS & ANNIVERSARIES
March 31-April 7
Christine Brandt (4)
HELPFUL LINKS
Serve
As followers of Jesus, we want to do what Jesus did. This means we are to actively demonstrate self-sacrificial love by serving the people around us and setting aside our own personal desires or preferences. It takes a lot of volunteers to sustain our weekly routines at Sherwood Community Friends Church. As a family, we ask everyone to please all pitch in.
Give
We are partners with Jesus to serve our Sherwood community and want to be a church marked by radical generosity for God's Kingdom work. Ten percent of every dollar that comes in to SCFC goes directly to supporting Northwest Yearly Meeting to come alongside what they do both locally and globally. Help us help more people find and follow Jesus.
QUESTIONS?
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