Memory Verse – John 14:27 – “Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.”
“Jesus, the Prince of Peace” – 2nd week of Advent – in 700 BC, Isaiah (9:6) prophesied: “For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace”. Because of Jesus, we can have the peace the world is longing for. When we don’t have the tranquility of God, there is anxiety & stress in our lives. Peace begins when we surrender to God.
1 JESUS BRINGS PEACE WITH GOD
Romans 5:10
For if, while we were God’s enemies, we were reconciled to him through the death of his Son, how much more, having been reconciled, shall we be saved through his life!
Ephesians 2:3 All of us also lived among them at one time, gratifying the cravings of our flesh and following its desires and thoughts. Like the rest, we were by nature deserving of wrath.
Ephesians 2:1 As for you, you were dead in your transgressions and sins
2 Corinthians 5:18–19 All this is from God, who reconciled us to himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation: that God was reconciling the world to himself in Christ, not counting people’s sins against them. And he has committed to us the message of reconciliation.
2 JESUS BRINGS THE PEACE OF GOD
Philippians 4:7
And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Philippians 4:9 Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4:6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.
Isaiah 26:3 You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You.
3 JESUS BRINGS PEACE WITH OTHERS
Ephesians 2:14
“For He Himself is our peace… breaking down the dividing wall of hostility.”
Colossians 3:15 Let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts . . .
Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers”
John 14:27 Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
We invite you to join us each Wednesday 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.
NOTE: Minnewashta will not have a service on Christmas Eve, 12/24, You are invited to attend Branch Church at 11:30 AM.
REMINDER – Those who signed up, the MN ADULT/TEEN CHALLENGE CHRISTMAS CONCERT is Saturday, Dec 13. See Carolyn Glendenning with any questions.
TUESDAY – Men’s Bible Study – NOON – Lunch provided
Remember next week – please bring items for Food Shelf.
December – Salvation Army – Doing the Most Good since 1865 –
(This is the last official Mission of Minnewashta – beginning in January, you can find the list of recommended missions on the website Missions of the Month page, or donate to a cause that is important to you).
The Salvation Army meets human need wherever, whenever, and however we can. For over 100 years The Salvation Army’s Adult Rehabilitation Centers have provided spiritual, social, and emotional assistance for men and women who have lost the ability to cope with their problems and provide for themselves. Centers offers residential housing, work, and group and individual therapy, all in a clean, wholesome environment. The physical and spiritual care that program participants receive prepares them to re-enter society and return to gainful employment. Many of those who have been rehabilitated are reunited with their families and resume a normal life.
The Salvation Army, an international movement, is an evangelical part of the universal Christian Church. Its message is based on the Bible. Its ministry is motivated by the love of God. Its mission is to preach the gospel of Jesus Christ and to meet human needs in His name without discrimination.