MEMORY VERSE: Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a future and a hope.”
Midweek Message 4.29.26 – “God: I Know the Plans I Have for You” – May your heart be touched as you watch
Life is a journey. God speaks to us when we are in the valley. He lets us know he has not abandoned us. Pastor asks that we memorize this passage from Jeremiah 29:11 – “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a future of hope.” Satan wants to steal our hope. But, God remains faithful – every day, surrender to the plan God has for you.
SERMON NOTES:
Jeremiah 29:11 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to
harm you, plans to give you a future and a hope.”
Daniel 1:1-20 In the third year of the reign of Jehoiakim king of Judah, Nebuchadnezzar king of Babylon came
to Jerusalem and besieged it. And the Lord delivered Jehoiakim king of Judah into his hand, along with some
of the articles from the temple of God. These he carried off to the temple of his god in Babylonia[a] and put in
the treasure house of his god.
Then the king ordered Ashpenaz, chief of his court officials, to bring into the king’s service some of the Israelites from the royal family and the nobility— young men without any physical defect, handsome, showing aptitude for every kind of learning, well informed, quick to understand, and qualified to serve in the king’s palace. He was to teach them the language and literature of the Babylonians. The king assigned them a daily amount of food and wine from the king’s table. They were to be trained for three years, and after that they were to enter the king’s service.
Among those who were chosen were some from Judah: Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah. The chief official gave them new names: to Daniel, the name Belteshazzar; to Hananiah, Shadrach; to Mishael, Meshach; and to Azariah, Abednego. But Daniel resolved not to defile himself with the royal food and wine, and he asked the chief official for permission not to defile himself this way.
Now God had caused the official to show favor and compassion to Daniel, but the official told Daniel, “I am
afraid of my lord the king, who has assigned your food and drink. Why should he see you looking worse than
the other young men your age? The king would then have my head because of you.”
Daniel then said to the guard whom the chief official had appointed over Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah,“Please test your servants for ten days: Give us nothing but vegetables to eat and water to drink. Then compare our appearance with that of the young men who eat the royal food, and treat your servants in accordance with what you see.” So he agreed to this and tested them for ten days.
At the end of the ten days they looked healthier and better nourished than any of the young men who ate the
royal food. So the guard took away their choice food and the wine they were to drink and gave them
vegetables instead.
To these four young men God gave knowledge and understanding of all kinds of literature and learning. And
Daniel could understand visions and dreams of all kinds.
At the end of the time set by the king to bring them into his service (3 years), the chief official presented them to Nebuchadnezzar. The king talked with them, and he found none equal to Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael and Azariah; so they entered the king’s service. In every matter of wisdom and understanding about which the king questioned them, he found them ten times better than all the magicians and enchanters in his whole kingdom.
Hebrews 11:1 Faith is the assurance of things hoped for . . .
We inivite you to join us for the remaining services on Wednesdays, through May 27 at 11:30 AM for Midweek@Minnewashta Chapel Service – A PLACE TO BELONG – Favorite hymns are sung, Prayers & Praises for the people are shared, and Pastor Grant Hill delivers a short message. Communion is served the first Wednesday of each month.
MEAL & MOVIE – The Faithful: Women of the Bible, a series that retells Genesis through five women whose lives remain relevant today: Sarah, her servant Hagar, Sarah’s daughter-in-law Rebekah, and sisters Leah and Rachel.
On 5/6 The Woman Who Risked Everything, Part Two: War with a faction erupts over Esau. Rebekah must deceive Isaac to secure Jacob as heir, fulfilling God’s plan.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
NOTE CHANGE OF PLACE & TIME – Minnewashta Church Ladies’ Annual Eat-and-Gab-Fun, Get-together.
When: Tuesday, May 5 / Time: 5:30 PM / Where: HAZELWOOD
Hope you can attend.
Final service is planned for Wednesday, May 27, with Minnewashta pot luck following. We want to have an idea how many of you plan to attend. PLEASE RSVP by replying to church email & let us know if you can make it & what food item you will provide. Just a “general category”, entree, salad or dessert. It has always worked out that we have a variety of amazing dishes.
CHECKS ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTED.
Also, if there is enough interest, Sunday morning Bible Study, and Wednesday Meal & Movie will continue with Dana or Karen leading. We plan to keep both facebook, & the prayer chain active. You will be able to contact us through the church email
We plan to keep the Scripture of the Day on facebook at least through the end of 2026.
As we are transitioning out of the building to turn the space over to Branch Church, the landline phone has been disconnected, and we are working remotely. If you have an emergency, please contact Pastor Grant Hill directly.
For non-emergency communications, use Email: churchminnewashta1@gmail.com
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Remember, starting in January, Do not write a check to the church for the Missions. If you wish to donate to any of the Missions of the Month, click on the link here, to donate to them directly.
April – Meals on Wheels – South Shore
You may also wish to give to organizations of your choosing.
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