June 22, 2010
Good Morning and Good Week to you all, Harvest South Bay!
Just a reminder to all of the retreat-bound: please register at your earliest convenience. It makes planning go so much smoother when we know early what our headcount will be for the retreat! Again, if you need a registration form, go ahead and cut and paste the link from last week’s announcements!
The rummage sale is this coming Saturday at 7:00 AM! Many thanks for all the donations so far!
Byron
Gate Expectations
Jesus’ I Am Statements: John 10:1-10
Exposition:
Background-
Interpretation of Jesus’ I am the Door saying is rooted in the controversy over the blind man: The Pharisees were pressuring the blind man to betray Jesus. The blind man refused.
Passage-
Jesus’ I am the Door statement focuses on the fact that He is the one that we need to please, not man (like the Pharisees). It is His expectations that we should be concerned about fulfilling.
3 Principles to Freedom from Outside Pressures
1. Hone our Hearing: Listen to what Jesus says about us (we are already forgiven as believers) and not to the expectations of the world.
2. Reach for the Reward: Understand that Jesus hold abundant life- it might be here and now or in heaven but we need to wait on God and not rush to be enslaved to other masters because of our impulsive nature.
3. Understand the Opposition: Understand that life is full of pressures that seek to dictate expectations for us. When we understand that the opposition is there, we can better contrast them with Jesus’ expectations.
Weekly Application Exercises
1. Examine your sources of daily and weekly stress. What sources of pressure do you face? Who are you trying to either impress or satisfy beyond Christ? Present those pressures to Christ and refocus your motivation, knowing His full forgiveness.
2. Step out of your comfort zone this week to experience freedom from the opinions of others by trying to either share the gospel with someone or at least initiate a discussion about someone else’s faith background.
June 19, 2010
HI HARVEST!
I wanted to get these announcements to you this week at the END of the week so that you would remember the special missions offering this coming Sunday for our overseas team! Don’t forget that we will have a “second passing” of the offering bag for this very special trip! Also, don’t forget to register for the retreat. If you lost your form you can find one right HERE: http://www.flickr.com/photos/38301814@N00/4713205456/!
Harvest Summer Retreat!
Save the dates for our Harvest Summer Retreat- August 5-8, 2010! Our speaker this year is Alex Schweng. We look forward to a great time of growth and fellowship! Registration forms are now available and will be available online to send to friends!
Refreshments Sign Up
A new sign up sheet is in the lobby! Please sign up to help bring refreshments for the congregation!
Rummage Sale June 26th
The Children’s and Youth Ministry is having a Rummage Sale on June 26th from 7AM to 12PM. We have a couple collection boxes in the downstairs CYM room. Proceeds will be donated to overseas missions efforts.
Harvest Funday!
In lieu of Sunday School today, we will be enjoying the sun, sports, and recreation outside at Seaside Elementary! Bring your own lunch and hang out- invite your friends for next month’s Funday- again the second Sunday!
Baptism Class
Baptism Class will be held OUTSIDE at Seaside with everybody today. If you signed up, we will try and find a nice shady area to start our class!
Missions Offering
We are sending out another missions team this summer to China. If you would like to support the team,please make donations to “OMF International” with the memo line blank. The offering basket will be passed a second time during the month of June for the missions offering or see Amy & Makoto and give via them.
June 8, 2010
Good Morning Harvest!
Here are the announcements and notes for this week! Remember that this coming Sunday we will be having a “day at the park” during Sunday School so bring your sports equipment and appropriate clothing!
Also, don’t forget to bring stuff for the CYM rummage sale!
Byron
Harvest Summer Retreat!
Save the dates for our Harvest Summer Retreat- August 5-8, 2010! Our speaker this year is Alex Schweng. We look forward to a great time of growth and fellowship! Registration forms are now available and will be available online to send to friends!
Tibetan Earthquake
Please continue to pray for the victims of the Tibetan earthquake as well as for relief efforts. Keep in prayer all of our friends who are helping with the situation and the progress of God’s work there. Online donations can be made to:
http://yushuearthquakerelief.com
Refreshments Sign Up
A new sign up sheet is in the lobby! Please sign up to help bring refreshments for the congregation!
Inheritance Magazine
A new copy of our denominational magazine, Inheritance, is available in the foyer.
Rummage Sale June 26th
The Children’s and Youth Ministry is having a Rummage Sale on June 26th from 7AM to 12PM. We have a couple collection boxes in the downstairs CYM room for toys, clothes, books, DVDs and CDs, but anything else is also welcomed. Proceeds will be donated to overseas missions efforts.
Get, Know Satisfaction
Jesus’ I am Statements: John 6:22-40
Exposition
How to be Satisfied
1. Shake our own Sense of Satisfaction
2. Find Fulfillment in Jesus
A. Eternal Life Satisfies
B. Jesus’ Presence Satisfies
Weekly Application Exercises:
1. Schedule one hour this week to do nothing but spend time with God, reading His Word, speaking to Him, meditating on His character, and understanding the fullness of His blessings and Presence. Contrast your daily wants and needs with what God gives.
2. Make a mental list of all of the experiences and things that you desire: How does the blessing of eternal life make you less anxious for these? Compare the depth of satisfaction you will find in your current desires with the satisfaction you already have in what God has already given.
May 26, 2010
Hey Harvest!
As you noticed, the Harvest Summer Retreat registration form was in your bulletins this last Sunday: help us out with registration by registering early. As you know, we will be returning to Pine Valley Bible Conference Center this year. We will all be staying in the lodges this year (1 double/1 bunk) but we will be provided linens unlike last year. Also, if you’ve been to the website, then you know that the water slide and pool will be open this year.
Have a great week! Pray with someone, invite someone to church, disciple a younger believer! RUN PLAYS!
Byron
Announcements
Harvest Summer Retreat!
Save the dates for our Harvest Summer Retreat- August 5-8, 2010! Our speaker this year is Alex Schweng. We look forward to a great time of growth and fellowship! Registration forms are now available and will be available online to send to friends!
Tibetan Earthquake
Please continue to pray for the victims of the Tibetan earthquake as well as for relief efforts. Keep in prayer all of our friends who are helping with the situation and the progress of God’s work there. Online donations can be made to:
http://yushuearthquakerelief.com
Refreshments Sign Up
A new sign up sheet is in the lobby! Please sign up to help bring refreshments for the congregation!
Inheritance Magazine
A new copy of our denominational magazine, Inheritance, is available in the foyer.
Sermon Notes
Good Times
Live Like a Song: Psalm 133
Exposition
Theme if the Psalm:
Remember the Blessings of Community
How to Enjoy the Blessing
1. Enjoy God’s People: be a part of the Body of Christ
2. Prioritize the Unity of God’s People.
3. See Beyond God’s People…. to the spiritual realities of what it means when we dwell together in unity!
Weekly Application Exercises:
1. In your small groups this week, spend some time to share specifically how you appreciate different members of the congregation: how they have either touched your life or provided in times of need.
2. Make a “My Name is Earl” list (if you’re familiar with that show!) where you list relationships that could be improved or repaired within the body of Christ. Make a systematic plan to reconcile or improve those relationships.
