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Dear EBC Family,
Last night in our members meeting, I shared from Zephaniah 3:2. In this verse, God describes the city of Jerusalem like this: "She listens to no voice; she accepts no correction."
There are not many things that I would rather not have said about me than this. Can you imagine having this written on your tombstone? Can you imagine hearing God describe you this way when you stand before His judgment seat? Can you imagine this being the lasting memory that people have of you?
This verse has personally convicted me, and it has made me more than ever want to be slow to speak and quick to listen. Specifically, it has made me want to have an even more tender heart towards God's Word. When God's Word confronts my thinking, I want to be willing to listen to God and receive correction from Him. I also want to be open to correction from my brother's and sisters in Christ. May we be a church that is willing to listen and ready to receive correction rather than stubbornly going our own way.
Sunday Worship Guide
Sunday morning worship is a Saturday night decision! One of the best ways to get the most out of our time together in corporate worship is to come prepared, going to bed early on Saturday night, and by reviewing the sermon text, our song list, and our responsive readings. To help you prepare for Sunday worship, I've provided each element of our worship below for your review prior to Sunday.
- Sermon Text - Ephesians 4:11-16
- Song List
- Responsive Reading
- Confession of Sin
- Leader: "For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of all of it. (James 2:10)
- All: “O Lord, even a single sin makes us guilty of breaking the whole law. Have mercy on us!”
- Assurance of Pardon
- Leader: "He does not deal with us according to our sins, nor repay us according to our iniquities. For as high as the heavens are above the earth, so great is his steadfast love toward those who fear him; as far as the east is from the west, so fare does he remove our transgressions from us." (Psalm 103:10-12)
- All: “Father, there is no love that can separate us from your love in Christ! Thank you for your great salvation!”
Announcements
- 3rd Thursday Prayer - Please sign up for a one-hour time slot to pray next Thursday. The sign up sheet is on the kiosk in the foyer.
- Acts 1:8 Message - Here is a thank you message from the Acts 1:8 ministry team: "A “Thank You” to everyone who participated in arranging for our Acts 1:8 Jerusalem emphasis. We truly appreciate everyone’s gifts to the BCM ministry and those who arranged the table display, etc."
- Wednesday Nights - Please join us next week as we continue our study on the beatitudes. We will be looking at Matthew 5:9.
- Hanson Return Date - Since several have asked, I just wanted to share that Emma and the girls will be back at the church on August 31, 2 months after birth as was advised by the doctor.
- 5th Sunday Fellowship - Our next 5th Sunday Fellowship will be on August 31 at 9 AM in the fellowship hall.
- Evangelism Training Event - Adam Moma, who spoke once at our church, is hosting a Gospel Conversations Training night on August 29 from 6-8:30 PM at 445 Warfield Blvd, Clarksville, TN. You may sign up HERE.
- Theology for Breakfast - This is a men's discipleship group that meets on the 1st & 3rd Fridays of the month at 6:30 AM at The Coffee House South. We spend time sharing our struggles and prayer needs with one another, and then we spend the rest of our time discussing a book that we are reading together. If you are interested in joining, please let me know.
- Trail Life/American Heritage Girls - Trail Life and AHG will begin meeting at the church again on a weekly basis beginning on tonight. Trail Life and AHG will also have a movie night at the church on September 12. Everyone is invited to attend.
- Classical Conversations - The homeschool group, Classical Conversations, has begun meeting at our church. They will be consistently meeting at our church on Tuesdays from 8-3:30 beginning in September.
- Bible Study Fellowship - The women's BSF group meets at our church on Tuesday evenings at 6:30 PM. Their next study will begin in September. If you would like to join the fall study, visit bsfinternational.org, click "Find a Group," locate the Excell Baptist Church group, and click "Request to Join."
Upcoming Events
- August 31 - 5th Sunday Fellowship during the Sunday School hour (9:00 AM)
- September 12 - Trail Life/AHG Movie Night
- October 24 - Lottie Moon Chili Cook Off & Missions Auction
- November 30 - 5th Sunday Fellowship during the Sunday School hour (9:00 AM)
- December 5 - International Missions Meal
- December 14 - Holiday Meal
In Christ,
Hunter Hanson
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