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 hope and a future.”
Message from Pastor Grant Hill – from January Newsletter: As Jesus began his three years of public ministry he went out and selected a small group of men and taught them how to become fishers of men. This is the heart of the Kingdom of God and discipleship. His goal was to teach, train and equip these men over the three years of ministry how to go out and reach people with the Gospel. He told them, “I tell you, open your eyes and look at the fields! They are ripe for harvest.” I believe this is the same message Jesus speaks to his church today. The fields are ripe for harvest and there are many fish to be caught for the Kingdom of God.
The concerning issue in the church today and why Christians or churches are not catching fish and growing is because people lack training. Most Christians have never been taught how to catch fish and do not feel adequately equipped to reach people for Christ. The Bible says, “Christ gave some to be apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers, to equip (train and teach) his people . . . Just as Jesus’ disciples needed to be trained and equipped to catch fish. The church today also needs to be trained and equipped.
Therefore, starting Sunday, January 15, 2023 at our 9:00 a.m. Bible study I will teach you how to catch fish so we can see our church grow in 2023. I know you will love this study and I hope everyone will join me!
~ In Love, Pastor Grant
“The Lord is in his holy temple; let all the earth keep silence before Him”. – Habakkuk 2:20 – Each Sunday morning, the Diaconate is asking that you enter the Sanctuary and pray silently to open your heart to receive the Word.
ANNUAL MEETING & Pot Luck will be held after the service TODAY, Sunday, January 29.
Thank you to Carolyn for helping to get the reports together. You are a blessing to Minnewashta Church!
New Board Members are needed on Trustees & Diaconate. You may place your name in nomination at the meeting.
Meal & Movie – Thursdays, at 6 PM – Please sign up, so we can plan on food each week.
MISSION OF THE MONTH for January – Renew Hope/Amborella House is a Minnesota non-profit that provides recovery and shelter services for women victims of sex trafficking. Their mission is to redeem, restore and renew the lives of women who have survived sex trafficking and sexual exploitation. Please give generously to this important organization. NOTE: be sure to make checks for MoM to MINNEWASHTA CHURCH. We send one check to each mission at the end of the month.
BOUNTIFUL BASKETS FOOD SHELF – We are still collecting! Bring items of your choice. You generously provided 148 pounds of food for our neighbors in need just prior to Christmas. Stay generous!
Please get in the habit of using eh CALENDAR link on the website. You can find it on the “What’s Happening” drop-down menu. It’s the place to find a meeting or to see if the building is in use.
If you have an item for the Sunday Announcements, please get your request to the church office by Wednesday.