Memory Verse – James 4:10 “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up”
Midweek Message 4.9.25 – Sermon Notes – “An Attitude of Humility”
Proverbs 27:2 Let someone else praise you, and not your own mouth; an outsider, and not your own lips.
Philippians 2:5-9 have the same mindset as Christ Jesus: Who, being in very nature God, did not consider equality with God something to be used to his own advantage; rather, he made himself nothing by taking the very nature of a servant, being made in human likeness. And being found in appearance as a man, he humbled himself by becoming obedient to death— even death on a cross! Therefore God exalted him to the highest place and gave him the name that is above every name.
Luke 14:1,7-11 One Sabbath, when Jesus went to eat in the house of a prominent Pharisee . . .When he noticed how the guests picked the places of honor at the table, he told them this parable: “When someone invites you to a wedding feast, do not take the place of honor, for a person more distinguished than you may have been invited. If so, the host who invited both of you will come and say to you, ‘Give this person your seat.’ Then, humiliated, you will have to take the least important place. But when you are invited, take the lowest place, so that when your host comes, he will say to you, ‘Friend, move up to a better place.’ Then you will be honored in the presence of all the other guests. For all those who exalt themselves will be humbled, and those who humble themselves will be exalted.”
Point 1: Humility Begins with Seeing God Clearly
Isaiah 6:1-5 – “Woe to me!” I cried. “I am ruined! For I am a man of unclean lips… and my eyes have seen the King, the LORD Almighty.”
Point 2: Humility Grows When We Put Others First
Philippians 2:3-5 – Do nothing out of selfish ambition or vain conceit. Rather, in humility value others above yourselves, not looking to your own interests but each of you to the interests of the others. In your relationships with one another, have the same mindset as Christ Jesus:
Point 3: Humility is Exalted by God
James 4:10 – “Humble yourselves before the Lord, and He will lift you up.”
1 Peter 5:6 – Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time.
Prayer: “Heavenly Father, as we continue this Lenten journey, we come before You with humble hearts. Help us to return to You with sincerity, to seek You more deeply, and to live lives that reflect Your grace. May this season of Lent draw us closer to You and prepare us for the joy of Easter. We ask this in Jesus’ name. Amen.”
NEW MEETING DAY – Tuesdays – MEN’S BIBLE STUDY – Noon – Lunch provided.
WEDNESDAY – MIDWEEK@ MINNEWASHTA CHAPEL SERVICE – Especially keeping seniors of the community in mind, we invite you to join us each Wednesday at 11:30 AM for this special time with hymns, prayers/praises, and Pastor Grant’s message. Fellowship lunch follows at 12:15 & movie at 12:45. Communion is served the first Wednesday of each month. Fellowship lunch is provided following our Midweek@ Minnewashta Chapel Service. Freewill offering is encouraged.
Each Wednesday – Prayer Gathering 10:45-11:15 in Pastor’s Office.
MEAL & MOVIE – April 16: “Eyewitness Bible Series Easter”:
Maundy Thursday – Phillip explains the story of the vine and branches that Jesus told the disciples on the Thursday night before his crucifixion.
Good Friday – This episode is told by two of the main characters of the trial of Jesus: Peter and Pilate.
Black Saturday – This episode is told by Joseph of Arimathea who was very involved in the death and burial of Jesus.
Easter Sunday – This episode is told by Mary Magdalene, the first person to see the resurrected Jesus
April Mission of the Month – Meals on Wheels – South Shore/Excelsior
Operating out of Mount Calvary Lutheran Church, the South Shore chapter of Meals-on-Wheels, was reestablished in 2010 to provide fresh, nutritious noontime meals, delivered directly to the homes of seniors and individuals with disabilities in the Excelsior and Western Minnetonka area. In addition to regularly providing healthy foods, caring volunteers provide the social connection that helps meal recipients remain living independently in their own homes.
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.
SPECIAL INFORMATION: Life Line Screening, the nation’s leading provider of 4 preventive health screenings for cardiovascular disease & stroke, will offer affordable, non-invasive and painless health screenings at Minnewashta Church on Friday, April 25, 2025. These 4 vital screenings take 60-90 minutes to complete. We have 3 vouchers for free screening. Please let Debra know if you are interested in receiving one.
Get your special Community Circle pricing! Three ways to register and receive the special discount:
Call toll-free: 1-800-679-5191 / Online: LLSA.SOCIAL/HC / Text: the word circle to 216-279-1607
Pastor invites everyone to join us as we start a new series at our Sunday morning bible study, “Angels”. Beginning Sunday, April 6, we will dig deep and learn what the Bible teaches about Seraphim angels. Meet in the Library at 9:45 AM. 