Memory Verse – Galatians 4:6 – “And because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts, prompting us to call out, ‘Abba Father'”
JULY 16 – MIDWEEK SERVICE WEDNESDAY – “What Happens When the Holy Spirit Enters You”- Pt 1
1. REGENERATES YOU– BORN AGAIN
Genesis 3:15-17 The Lord God placed the man in the Garden of Eden to tend and watch over it. But the Lord God
warned him, “You may freely eat the fruit of every tree in the garden— except the tree of the knowledge of good and
evil. If you eat its fruit, you are sure to die.”
John 3:3 Jesus replied, “I tell you the truth, unless you are born again, you cannot see the Kingdom of God.”
2 Cor 5:17 This means that anyone who belongs to Christ has become a new creation/person. The old life is gone;
a new life has begun!
Galatians 6:15 It doesn’t matter whether we have been circumcised or not. What counts is whether we have been
transformed into a new creation.
Colossians 2:13 And you, who were dead in your trespasses and the uncircumcision of your flesh, God made alive
together with him, having forgiven us all our trespasses.
2. SEALS YOU – YOU CAN FEEL SECURE IN YOUR SALVATION
Ephesians 1:13-14 And you also were included in Christ when you heard the message of truth, the gospel of your
salvation. When you believed, you were marked in him with a seal, the promised Holy Spirit. The Spirit is God’s
guarantee that he will give us the inheritance he promised and that he has purchased us to be his own people. He did
this so we would praise and glorify him.
Galatians 4:6 And because we are his children, God has sent the Spirit of his Son into our hearts, prompting us to call
out, “Abba, Father.”
3. YOU BEGIN TO GROW STRONGER AGAINST SINFUL CRAVINGS
Ezekiel 36:26-27 And I will give you a new heart, and I will put a new spirit in you. I will take out your stony,
stubborn heart and give you a tender, responsive heart. And I will put my Spirit in you so that you will follow my
decrees and be careful to obey my regulations.
Galatians 6:16-17 So I say, let the Holy Spirit guide your lives. Then you won’t be doing what your sinful nature
craves. The sinful nature wants to do evil, which is just the opposite of what the Spirit wants. And the Spirit gives us
desires that are the opposite of what the sinful nature desires. These two forces are constantly fighting each other, so
you are not free to carry out your good intentions.
Galatians 5:24-25 Those who belong to Christ Jesus have nailed the passions and desires of their sinful nature to his
cross and crucified them there. Since we are living by the Spirit, let us follow the Spirit’s leading in every part of our
lives.
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. Lunch & Movie follows in the Fellowship Hall.
TUESDAY – Men’s Bible Study – NOON – Lunch provided.
MEAL & MOVIE July23 – we will continue with: “The Chosen – Season 5, EP 3 – “WOES”
Jesus preaches one last time to the massive Passover crowd, and the religious leaders try to trap him in his words.
Dana Nelson will become a member of Minnewashta Church on Sunday, July 27, at the Sunday morning Bible Study (9:45 AM). We want to invite everyone from MC to join us.
July Mission of the Month –Tree House Ministries Minnetonka – Helps teens experiencing hopelessness to be rooted in the living hope of Jesus. Through weekly support group, teens get to practice vulnerability and receive support from peers and adult leaders.
When teens join TreeHouse, they have the opportunity to get connected with an adult mentor. Through this, teens get dedicated one-on-one time with a safe, caring adult who serves as a consistent presence and a voice of love in their life. Your support helps to provide free transportation and meals. Please prayerfully consider this mission, rooted in our community.
BENEVOLENCE FUND – The benevolence fund is used to aid families with unexpected or high medical expenses, victims of natural disasters. The unemployed, the under employed and in other similar circumstances.
MINNEWASHTA OFFERINGS – The Offering Boxes are mounted on the wall outside of the church office and the envelopes are located on the table beneath the two boxes. Alternatively, you can mail your offerings and tithes to the church: 26710 West 62nd St., Shorewood, MN 55331, Attn: Financial Secretary.
A NOTE FROM BOUNTIFUL BASKETS – We’re excited to once again take part in the Open Your Heart to the Hungry and Homeless Summer Challenge Grant! This special grant supports food shelves across Minnesota by matching a portion of funds raised in July—up to $4,000.
Summer often brings a slowdown in donations and food drives—just as families need more support. With kids home from school, many households rely more heavily on food shelves to help fill the gap. This grant provides critical support that helps us keep up with increasing demand.
You can help us make the most of this matching opportunity. Please consider making a gift today
Your support allows us to expand our programs, increase capacity, and provide nutritious food to families in a welcoming, dignified environment.
Every dollar makes a bigger impact this month—thank you for your consideration!
Here is the link if you wish to make a cash donation
FOOD SHELF DONATIONS – Please bring your food donations Wednesday the 16th or Sunday the 20ndfor the monthly collection. Items may be placed in the church office. Thank you kindly in advance for your generosity!
Pastor invites everyone to join the Sunday morning Bible Study series, “The Manifestation of the Holy Spirit”. Meet in the Library at 9:45 AM.