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Week of August 24 to August 30

God’s Abundant Goodness Seen In Profit

Luke 9:23-25
 
Sermon Outline:

Getting Started.

1. The Old Testament Background.


2. God’s Profit Taught Elsewhere In The New Testament.


3. The Greatest Profit In The New Testament.


Conclusion: Our Response.
 

1. Is it right to be motivated by profit or reward to do the right thing? Why or why not?

2. When Jesus commands us to deny self (Luke 9:23), does this means we must do the right thng without considering profit? Why or why not?

3. Why is it important to know that worship of the true God and obeying Him truly bring profit?

4. In what ways can you or someone you know be comforted and/or encouraged by this chapter?

5. In what way(s) has your hope of future eternal joy and reward in God’s presence been strengthened? How does this shape your view of God’s goodness?
 

The Use Of Catechisms: An Introduction

 

Over the past nine years I have encouraged the use of The New City Catechism (hereafter NCC), which debuted in 2017. This catechism derives from both the Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647, hereafter WSC) and the Heidelberg Catechism(1563). The NCC is more useful for contemporary users since it has only fifty-two questions (as opposed to the one hundred, seven of the WSC), its length makes it possible to memorize and/or to go through in one year, it has a free app that also makes it easier to use, the app can be put in children’s mode and used with younger readers, and it gives a great overview of the key doctrines of the Bible. 

 

Professing Christians who have been in Evangelical churches any time at all may think it odd that anyone is encouraging the use of a catechism.  There is not only a prejudice against such tools, but a great deal of misunderstanding.  Many conclude, “Catechetical instruction is one of those religious hoops to jump through in cold, sterile congregations!”[1]  Like any tool, a catechism can be misused and sometimes is.  However, this does not negate their helpfulness if utilized properly—namely to ground a person in the basics of the gospel and the Scriptures.

 

The lack of biblical and theological understanding among the Church today is well documented.[2]  Part of this stems from a misunderstanding of grace, one which suggests we should exercise easy belief (mere mental assent) in Jesus Christ as Savior and then try to stay away from study as far as we can, lest we become legalistic and/or make our Christianity something less than a relationship.  It is almost as if the less we know, the more we can claim, “Hey, it’s all about a relationship with Jesus!” The lack of biblical literacy also stems from the fact that the contemporary Church has made little use of theologically substantive training materials that can aid believers to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.  

 

Catechisms are just such a tool. They are designed to root and ground children, new saints, and inquiring unbelievers in the basics of the faith and the gospel. In fact, since it was so common in the early church for those who had professed faith in Jesus Christ eventually to turn away from their profession, catechisms were developed to help the person “decide if he still wanted to submit to Christian baptism and gave the church opportunity to discern (as far as human observation can do this) the genuineness of his, or her, conversion…. This use of catechisms served as a safeguard for the purity of the church.”[3]

 

The term catechism is taken from the Greek word katecheo, which means “teach” or “instruct”. To catechize “simply means to teach Biblical truth in an orderly way.  Generally, this is done with questions and answers accompanied by Biblical support and explanation.”[4]  Catechetical instruction is not something done only in Roman Catholic or cold liberal churches.  In fact, it was one of the factors which enabled the Reformation of the 16th-17th centuries to remain on solid footing and to spread successfully.[5]

 

The use of the NCC fits in our church since we are a church serious about having a biblical, experiential knowledge of God, we value making disciples, and we value parents equipping their children for the Christian life. This tool helps with each of these values. 

 

Because of all this, I will take us through the NCC in my newsletter articles over the next year. There may be occasional weeks I will break from this and write on something else. But for the most part I will write on one question and answer a week.  

 

My prayer is that God will use these articles in your life, the life of your children, and the lives of those whom you are discipling. I also pray that He, His Word, and the truth of the gospel, will be opened up in new and fresh ways for your delight in Him and for His glory.

 

Your Joyful Catechizing Pastor,

 

Tom
Church Unseen Backup Prayer Team, please pray:
 
1. God, use us and work through us so that Psalm 57:5 would be true: “Be exalted, O God, above the heavens!  Let your glory be over all the earth!”
 
2. For God to work through Bible Fellowship leaders to equip believers and future believers in their groups with God’s Word, through accountability, empowered by God’s Spirit, to replicate faithful, joyful followers of Jesus Christ.
 
3. That God would help us to welcome warmly guests we have on Sunday morning and give them the desire to return and to hear and obey God’s Word.
 
4. That God would work in and through this coming Sunday’s sermon in a mighty way. May all present have ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to them.
 
5. For God to help you submit to Him entirely.  Ask Him to guide you and empower you in anything He calls you to do.  Pray that God would use you in your neighborhood and around the world in any capacity that He sees fit. (From the book, Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples, by Francis Chan, with Mark Beuving)
 
6. For God’s comfort and presence in the lives of sex trafficking victims. Pray that His Spirit will stir in them a burning desire to break loose from their bonds and seek help. Pray that they will come to faith in Christ and enter a relationship with their heavenly Father where they can experience true love.
 
7. For God to direct town council and school board members in our area to lead and make decisions according to his wisdom and truth.
 
8. May our church grow as a gospel-shaped community, such as we find in Acts 2:42-47.
 
 


If you are not currently a member of a group and would like help finding one, please contact the office or a Bible Fellowship leader listed below:

 

Leader: Tim Birnie                          Study: Sermon Review
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 12
 
Leader: Rod Shepherd                   Study: How (Not) to Read the Bible
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC Library
 
Leader: Scott Pinkham                   Study: Habits of Grace
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 10
 
Leaders: Mark L. & Matt F.             Study: The Minor Prophets
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 11

Leader: Matthew K.                       Study: Strategoi Leadership Training
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC Sanctuary

Leader: Pastor Tom                       Study: Strategoi Leadership Training
Sundays, 6:30pm                           MEFC Fellowship Room
 

Pastor Tom is now sending out prayer requests for the Zambian Mission Project by email each Monday. If you are interested in receiving these, please let him know. 
 

On Sunday, October 18, we will begin a six-week video series, "Getting to the Heart of Parenting," by Paul Tripp. Two identical sessions will be held each week, with the video lesson running in the worship center at both 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Contact the office to register!
 

Area churches are working together to offer a “paper pantry” to provide household goods that food banks and SNAP will not cover for those struggling with sudden unemployment in Lexington. Please bring your donations of the new, unopened, unexpired paper, feminine, household cleaning, and personal care products to MEFC and leave them at the collection site in the fellowship room and we will deliver them to Lexington for distribution. Cash donations are also appreciated, and may be made (clearly marked) to the office. Thank you!
 
VOTER REGISTRATION

One of the application points that comes out of our "Foundations" series in Genesis is to love people by shaping the public square in a way that people can thrive. The most basic way to do this is to vote. If you are not registered to vote, we have forms on the information table you can use to register. You can take the form to the courthouse or mail it to P.O. Box 339. You must register by October 16th.
Men are encouraged to join us at our new, regular ministry meeting held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 8:00am here at MEFC. We will eat breakfast together, hang out with other men, have a short discussion of a Bible passage or topic, and occasionally incorporate fun events. There is no cost for the breakfast, but a free will donation will be taken.  See you there!

 

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

2 Gary Spellman
Logan Foth
12 Isaac Reed
Lindsey Foth
Morley Kohtz
16 Ericka Heun
17 Colton Swedberg
Nate Gerry
20 Mel James
Ron Brewer
21 Nancy Larsen
24 Drew Craig
27 Lori Rowley
28 Ayleigh Porter
29 Garrett Williams

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES

2 Mark & Michala Petersen
3 Ken & Amanda McNeff
5 Garrett & April Williams
Miles & Jenna Steen
13 Paul & Michelle Mosley
17 Alan & Delores Farlin
Randy & Lori Myers
Steve & Anna Petersen
18 Dick & Sally Phillips
20 Scott & Lorie Pinkham
25 Larry & Carol Bill
29 Jerry & Marge Kershner
31 Tom & Karen Barnes
 

Monday/Wednesday/Thursday
9-11am

Need to reach Megan outside of her office hours? Please email admin@mindenefree.org or you may leave a message at 308-832-1574 and she will respond as soon as possible. Thank you!
 

If you are interested in providing cookies (store bought or homemade are both appreciated!) or helping serve coffee and cookies on Sunday mornings, please sign up HERE!
 

We thank you for your faithful support of the ministry of the Minden Evangelical Free Church. Please leave your offering in the box in the foyer, give via the QR code below, or mail it directly to:

 

Minden E-Free Church

1310 W. 1st Street

Minden, NE 68959

If you have any questions or concerns,
please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: mindenefree@gmail.com or 308-832-1574.

 
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Week of August 24 to August 30

God’s Abundant Goodness Seen In Profit

Luke 9:23-25
 
Sermon Outline:

Getting Started.

1. The Old Testament Background.


2. God’s Profit Taught Elsewhere In The New Testament.


3. The Greatest Profit In The New Testament.


Conclusion: Our Response.
 

1. Is it right to be motivated by profit or reward to do the right thing? Why or why not?

2. When Jesus commands us to deny self (Luke 9:23), does this means we must do the right thng without considering profit? Why or why not?

3. Why is it important to know that worship of the true God and obeying Him truly bring profit?

4. In what ways can you or someone you know be comforted and/or encouraged by this chapter?

5. In what way(s) has your hope of future eternal joy and reward in God’s presence been strengthened? How does this shape your view of God’s goodness?
 

The Use Of Catechisms: An Introduction

 

Over the past nine years I have encouraged the use of The New City Catechism (hereafter NCC), which debuted in 2017. This catechism derives from both the Westminster Shorter Catechism (1647, hereafter WSC) and the Heidelberg Catechism(1563). The NCC is more useful for contemporary users since it has only fifty-two questions (as opposed to the one hundred, seven of the WSC), its length makes it possible to memorize and/or to go through in one year, it has a free app that also makes it easier to use, the app can be put in children’s mode and used with younger readers, and it gives a great overview of the key doctrines of the Bible. 

 

Professing Christians who have been in Evangelical churches any time at all may think it odd that anyone is encouraging the use of a catechism.  There is not only a prejudice against such tools, but a great deal of misunderstanding.  Many conclude, “Catechetical instruction is one of those religious hoops to jump through in cold, sterile congregations!”[1]  Like any tool, a catechism can be misused and sometimes is.  However, this does not negate their helpfulness if utilized properly—namely to ground a person in the basics of the gospel and the Scriptures.

 

The lack of biblical and theological understanding among the Church today is well documented.[2]  Part of this stems from a misunderstanding of grace, one which suggests we should exercise easy belief (mere mental assent) in Jesus Christ as Savior and then try to stay away from study as far as we can, lest we become legalistic and/or make our Christianity something less than a relationship.  It is almost as if the less we know, the more we can claim, “Hey, it’s all about a relationship with Jesus!” The lack of biblical literacy also stems from the fact that the contemporary Church has made little use of theologically substantive training materials that can aid believers to grow in the grace and knowledge of Jesus Christ.  

 

Catechisms are just such a tool. They are designed to root and ground children, new saints, and inquiring unbelievers in the basics of the faith and the gospel. In fact, since it was so common in the early church for those who had professed faith in Jesus Christ eventually to turn away from their profession, catechisms were developed to help the person “decide if he still wanted to submit to Christian baptism and gave the church opportunity to discern (as far as human observation can do this) the genuineness of his, or her, conversion…. This use of catechisms served as a safeguard for the purity of the church.”[3]

 

The term catechism is taken from the Greek word katecheo, which means “teach” or “instruct”. To catechize “simply means to teach Biblical truth in an orderly way.  Generally, this is done with questions and answers accompanied by Biblical support and explanation.”[4]  Catechetical instruction is not something done only in Roman Catholic or cold liberal churches.  In fact, it was one of the factors which enabled the Reformation of the 16th-17th centuries to remain on solid footing and to spread successfully.[5]

 

The use of the NCC fits in our church since we are a church serious about having a biblical, experiential knowledge of God, we value making disciples, and we value parents equipping their children for the Christian life. This tool helps with each of these values. 

 

Because of all this, I will take us through the NCC in my newsletter articles over the next year. There may be occasional weeks I will break from this and write on something else. But for the most part I will write on one question and answer a week.  

 

My prayer is that God will use these articles in your life, the life of your children, and the lives of those whom you are discipling. I also pray that He, His Word, and the truth of the gospel, will be opened up in new and fresh ways for your delight in Him and for His glory.

 

Your Joyful Catechizing Pastor,

 

Tom
Church Unseen Backup Prayer Team, please pray:
 
1. God, use us and work through us so that Psalm 57:5 would be true: “Be exalted, O God, above the heavens!  Let your glory be over all the earth!”
 
2. For God to work through Bible Fellowship leaders to equip believers and future believers in their groups with God’s Word, through accountability, empowered by God’s Spirit, to replicate faithful, joyful followers of Jesus Christ.
 
3. That God would help us to welcome warmly guests we have on Sunday morning and give them the desire to return and to hear and obey God’s Word.
 
4. That God would work in and through this coming Sunday’s sermon in a mighty way. May all present have ears to hear what the Spirit is saying to them.
 
5. For God to help you submit to Him entirely.  Ask Him to guide you and empower you in anything He calls you to do.  Pray that God would use you in your neighborhood and around the world in any capacity that He sees fit. (From the book, Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples, by Francis Chan, with Mark Beuving)
 
6. For God’s comfort and presence in the lives of sex trafficking victims. Pray that His Spirit will stir in them a burning desire to break loose from their bonds and seek help. Pray that they will come to faith in Christ and enter a relationship with their heavenly Father where they can experience true love.
 
7. For God to direct town council and school board members in our area to lead and make decisions according to his wisdom and truth.
 
8. May our church grow as a gospel-shaped community, such as we find in Acts 2:42-47.
 
 


If you are not currently a member of a group and would like help finding one, please contact the office or a Bible Fellowship leader listed below:

 

Leader: Tim Birnie                          Study: Sermon Review
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 12
 
Leader: Rod Shepherd                   Study: How (Not) to Read the Bible
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC Library
 
Leader: Scott Pinkham                   Study: Habits of Grace
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 10
 
Leaders: Mark L. & Matt F.             Study: The Minor Prophets
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 11

Leader: Matthew K.                       Study: Strategoi Leadership Training
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC Sanctuary

Leader: Pastor Tom                       Study: Strategoi Leadership Training
Sundays, 6:30pm                           MEFC Fellowship Room
 

Pastor Tom is now sending out prayer requests for the Zambian Mission Project by email each Monday. If you are interested in receiving these, please let him know. 
 

On Sunday, October 18, we will begin a six-week video series, "Getting to the Heart of Parenting," by Paul Tripp. Two identical sessions will be held each week, with the video lesson running in the worship center at both 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Contact the office to register!
 

Area churches are working together to offer a “paper pantry” to provide household goods that food banks and SNAP will not cover for those struggling with sudden unemployment in Lexington. Please bring your donations of the new, unopened, unexpired paper, feminine, household cleaning, and personal care products to MEFC and leave them at the collection site in the fellowship room and we will deliver them to Lexington for distribution. Cash donations are also appreciated, and may be made (clearly marked) to the office. Thank you!
 
VOTER REGISTRATION

One of the application points that comes out of our "Foundations" series in Genesis is to love people by shaping the public square in a way that people can thrive. The most basic way to do this is to vote. If you are not registered to vote, we have forms on the information table you can use to register. You can take the form to the courthouse or mail it to P.O. Box 339. You must register by October 16th.
Men are encouraged to join us at our new, regular ministry meeting held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 8:00am here at MEFC. We will eat breakfast together, hang out with other men, have a short discussion of a Bible passage or topic, and occasionally incorporate fun events. There is no cost for the breakfast, but a free will donation will be taken.  See you there!

 

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

2 Gary Spellman
Logan Foth
12 Isaac Reed
Lindsey Foth
Morley Kohtz
16 Ericka Heun
17 Colton Swedberg
Nate Gerry
20 Mel James
Ron Brewer
21 Nancy Larsen
24 Drew Craig
27 Lori Rowley
28 Ayleigh Porter
29 Garrett Williams

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES

2 Mark & Michala Petersen
3 Ken & Amanda McNeff
5 Garrett & April Williams
Miles & Jenna Steen
13 Paul & Michelle Mosley
17 Alan & Delores Farlin
Randy & Lori Myers
Steve & Anna Petersen
18 Dick & Sally Phillips
20 Scott & Lorie Pinkham
25 Larry & Carol Bill
29 Jerry & Marge Kershner
31 Tom & Karen Barnes
 

Monday/Wednesday/Thursday
9-11am

Need to reach Megan outside of her office hours? Please email admin@mindenefree.org or you may leave a message at 308-832-1574 and she will respond as soon as possible. Thank you!
 

If you are interested in providing cookies (store bought or homemade are both appreciated!) or helping serve coffee and cookies on Sunday mornings, please sign up HERE!
 

We thank you for your faithful support of the ministry of the Minden Evangelical Free Church. Please leave your offering in the box in the foyer, give via the QR code below, or mail it directly to:

 

Minden E-Free Church

1310 W. 1st Street

Minden, NE 68959

If you have any questions or concerns,
please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: mindenefree@gmail.com or 308-832-1574.

 
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Week of August 17 to August 23

God’s Goodness From God Alone
Through Christ Alone

John 10:10-11

 
Sermon Outline:
Getting Started.

1. James 1:17: All Good Gifts Come From God The Father Alone.


2. Luke 18:18-19: God is the Origin Of Good.


3. John 10:11: God’s Abundant Goodness Comes Through God The Son Alone.


Conclusion: Our Response.
 

1. In what ways are your worship and faith strengthened by James 1:17?

2. In what ways are your worship and faith strengthened by Luke 18:18-19?

3. In what ways are your worship and faith strengthened by John 10:11?


4. How do the truths of these passages help us see God rightly, namely, that He is good, He is good all the time?
 

Praying For Pastors/Elders
 
Church, I am writing this article with my own self-interest in mind. I would like to encourage you to pray for me and all our pastors/elders at the church. This guidance for prayer arises from glorious encouragement given to pastors in Jeremiah 3:15-19. 
 
In Jeremiah 3:1-14 the prophet clarifies that Judah has been unfaithful toward and treacherous against God, following in the footsteps of her sister, the northern ten tribes of Israel. Yet, this tone changes with 3:15-19, where it is prophesied that in the future God will save a remnant and enable them to be faithful to Him and so will experience covenant blessings. 
 
It is in these four covenant blessings found in this passage we discover the joyous message for pastors that can guide us in praying for them.
 
1. God will give faithful pastors in the future. 15
In verse 17, the phrase, “at that time,” speaks of the time of the New Covenant (cf. 30:3; 31:1) that includes a work of God’s Spirit in the heart to transform His people more fully and powerfully, so they have more of an ability to please God (Jer. 31:31-34; Ezek. 36:25-27). This is the very New Covenant Jesus ratified with his blood (Luke 22:20). We read in verse 15, “And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.”  
 
What Jeremiah is prophesying is that in the time of the New Covenant (the period we now are in) the empowerment that comes through the rich pouring out of the Holy Spirit upon us and His continual indwelling of us, leads to two outcomes that are different than what Judah experienced from her shepherds during the days of Jeremiah.
 
To start, these New Covenant shepherds (in other words, pastors) will be “after My own heart,” says God. This means that these pastors will want to please God (1 Samuel 13:14; Psalm 143:10) by following God’s will and seeking to carry out their ministry in a way that delights God. 
 
Under the New Covenant, Christians are empowered to serve God faithfully and fruitfully. This not only includes Christians at large, but Jeremiah singles pastors out in this prophecy. Does this mean that they will always do what is right, will be perfect, and always see wonderful outward success?  No. It does mean that God will supply every need of pastors (Phil. 4:19) to preach faithfully, to remain steadfast and patient when people oppose them (Gal. 5:22; 2 Thes. 3:5), and to find comfort when they face temptations to give up (2 Thes. 2:16-17). 
 
Note what else is promised in this verse: “And I will give you shepherds…who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.”   The shepherds God promised to give will shepherd according to knowledge and so as to give knowledge about God through His Word and, with this knowledge, the insight as to how to live out the knowledge. This does not mean that pastors/elders can be passive in their preaching ministry and God will just fill them with His knowledge. As Paul said to Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:7: “Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.” Pastors/elders must study and work to understand Scripture, but to do it all along the way relying upon the grace of God in Jesus Christ to understand and to help others apply Scriptural truth. 
 
I am so comforted and encouraged by this prophecy. God has promised centuries ago to empower His pastors in the New Testament Church to do everything to which He calls them. Additionally, He tells us elsewhere (Eph. 2:10) that we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus, for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we (yes, also pastors!) should walk in them.” 
 
Pastors can preach the Word boldly, courageously, and by trust in our Lord! He is and ever will be our helper.
 
Though this promise does not mean there will always be large outward success, nevertheless God has promised that in this New Covenant era He will give success to the Church in carrying out the mission He has given to us. This should move pastors to pray, trust, and act boldly! Let’s look at this more closely in verses 16-17.
 
2. God will enable His Church to carry out His mission successfully. 16-17
In verse 16 we discover this startling promise: “And it shall be that when you have multiplied and have been fruitful in the land, in those days, according to the declaration of Yahweh, they shall no more say, ‘The ark of the covenant of Yahweh.’ It shall not come up upon the heart and it shall not be remembered in it and it shall not be visited/sought; it shall not be done again.” 
 
I say this is startling because what God is saying through Jeremiah is that in the New Covenant era (now!) God will enable His people to fulfill the Creation Mandate as it never has previously. That mandate in Gen. 1:27-28 includes these words: “So God created man in his own image…male and female he created them. And God blessed them. And God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion…on the earth.’” In other words, God will enable His people through this New Covenant to fill the world with God worshipers as has never previously happened.
 
And notice that at that time, the “ark of the covenant of Yahweh” will be a thing of the past. Why?  Because the picture and lesson it provided under the Old Covenant is fulfilled in Jesus Christ (see John 1:14; 2:18-19; Col. 2:16-17; Heb. 8-10). There is nothing unclear here. These promises are for this New Covenant era.
 
Notice also the focus in v. 17, which is made by using Old Testament worship language and pictures, is on the nations coming to the true God: “At that time they will call Jerusalem the throne of Yahweh, and all nations shall be gathered to it, to the name of Yahweh, to Jerusalem, and they shall not any more walk after the stubbornness of their own evil heart.” Revelation 5:9-10 displays that this is fulfilled in the New Covenant era: “And they sang a new song, saying, ‘Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation, and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth.’” Though the complete fulfillment of this will be seen in the future New Heaven and New Earth (Revelation 21:1-8), the fulfillment has been largely started now. 
 
God, through Jeremiah, not only promises multitudes of people will come to the true God through Jesus Christ, He also promises that there will be significant ethical transformation in the people of God. We will see this in verse 18. 
 
3. God will unify His divided people. 
The way Jeremiah makes this point is as follows: “In those days the house of Judah will walk with the house of Israel, and together they shall come from the land of the north upon the land that I gave as an inheritance to your fathers.” 
 
We may not feel the power of this until we remind ourselves that the nation of Israel was to be a “light to the nations” (Isaiah 42:6; 49:6), to draw the nations to worship the true God through witnessing the wise, law-keeping behavior of God’s people (Deuteronomy 4:6-8) who love one another (cf. Leviticus 19:17-18). Yet, they failed miserably, so much so that the nation divided into two sub-nations (cf. 1 Kings 11-12; 2 Chronicles 10). 
 
What Jeremiah describes here, then, is a supernatural work of God in His people that unites them in one Savior, as one people, who will finally display their true relationship to God by their love for one another and their unity (John 13:34-35; 17:20-21). 
 
How do we know that God will keep these promises?  Consider verse 19.
 
4. Our certainty is found in this: We are dealing with a covenant-faithful God! 
“And I myself said, ‘Oh how I would have set you among [My] children, and I would have given you a land of pleasant desire, an inheritance of glorious beauty [above] the hosts of nations.  And I said you would call me, My Father,  and would not turn from following me.”
 
God showed Himself faithful always to His people under the Old Covenant, even when they were not faithful to Him. He says to Judah, through Jeremiah here, that if they had trusted in Him and thus been faithful to Him, He would have blessed them as He promised He would. Yet, they broke covenant with God (Jeremiah 31:32). Once again, God shows that He will certainly be faithful to His people under the New Covenant, for that covenant will never be broken since it is ratified and kept by a perfect Savior, Jesus Christ (Jeremiah 31:31-34; 2 Corinthians 1:20).
 
How, then, we should pray for pastors/elders.
1. These promises in Jeremiah 3:15-19 show how good God is, how much we can trust Him, and how much we ought to be willing to come to Him for His good gifts of the New Covenant. Pray that pastors/elders would have an experiential knowledge of this goodness of God.
 
2. Pray that pastor/elders never rely on self as they preach to and lead their people. What God has called them to is a ministry that He has equipped them to carry out and will continue to do so. After all, the same anointing of the Spirit to preach that Jesus had in His earthly ministry (Luke 4:18) is also what pastors have since they are united with Him (Romans 6:1-11; Ephesians 2:4-6).
 
3. Pray that as pastors/elders prepare to preach and to lead the church, they do so in the confidence that God has empowered them in Christ so they can not only see people trust in Jesus Christ as Savior, since they have been born again (1 John 5:1), pastors/elders can also see lives transformed by the Word preached (John 17:17; Rom. 1:16; 10:17; 16:25; 2 Tim. 3:16-17).
 
4. Pray that as pastors/elders preach the Word, they do so by standing upon God’s promises, for He is a covenant-keeping, a promise-keeping God—through Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20). 
 
5. Pray that as pastors/elders approach each sermon, they expect God to change hearts and lives. 
 
Joyfully Shepherding You As You Pray!
 
Pastor Tom
 

Church Unseen Backup Team, please pray:
1. That those part of our church would be strengthened with all power, according to God’s glorious might, and that this would result in a great deal of endurance and patience with joy. Also, that we would give thanks to God the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. (Colossians 1:11-12)
 
2. That in the Sunday morning service, Bible Fellowships, Sunday School classes, and children’s church, that the Bible teachings can be understood and applied, that hearers will find delight in God’s Word, that God will incline hearts to trust in and obey him, and that God would protect us all from being distracted from the truths taught. May he bring revival to our church and community.
 
3. That God would produce must lasting fruit in and through our Iron Man/Woman teams. 
 
4. That God would create within us the desire to evangelize others by being a praying, caring, sharing people. May we bear much lasting fruit through this. 
 
5. That God would lead and guide Daniel and Shannon Ginn in their ministries, and that he would produce much lasting fruit through them.
 
6. Pray that God would work in us to be praying, caring, sharing people, living on mission.
 
7. That God would enable undertrained pastors around the world to receive training from ministries like Network Beyond.
 
8.  May we spend time in prayer.  “God’s calling for your church is too important to neglect, and it’s too important to take on without the power of the Spirit.  Ask God to so fill the life of your church with His Spirit that your community notices a difference.  Ask Him to equip you for the role He has called you to play in His plan of redemption.” (From the book, Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples, by Francis Chan, with Mark Beuving)
 
9. For leaders of the towns in Kearney co., to lead with wisdom and according to God’s will.
 
10. May our church be faithful to fulfill the Great Commission (Mt. 28:19-20).
 
 


If you are not currently a member of a group and would like help finding one, please contact the office or a Bible Fellowship leader listed below:

 

Leader: Tim Birnie                          Study: Sermon Review
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 12
 
Leader: Rod Shepherd                   Study: How (Not) to Read the Bible
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC Library
 
Leader: Scott Pinkham                   Study: Habits of Grace
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 10
 
Leaders: Mark L. & Matt F.             Study: The Minor Prophets
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 11

Leader: Matthew K.                       Study: Strategoi Leadership Training
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC Sanctuary

Leader: Pastor Tom                       Study: Strategoi Leadership Training
Sundays, 6:30pm                           MEFC Fellowship Room
 

Pastor Tom is now sending out prayer requests for the Zambian Mission Project by email each Monday. If you are interested in receiving these, please let him know. 
 

On Sunday, October 18, we will begin a six-week video series, "Getting to the Heart of Parenting," by Paul Tripp. Two identical sessions will be held each week, with the video lesson running in the worship center at both 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Contact the office to register!
 
Prayer Walk

A back-to-school prayer walk will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 23. Meet in front of the high school or elementary school to join in. For more information, please contact Delores Farlin.
 

Area churches are working together to offer a “paper pantry” to provide household goods that food banks and SNAP will not cover for those struggling with sudden unemployment in Lexington. Please bring your donations of the new, unopened, unexpired paper, feminine, household cleaning, and personal care products to MEFC and leave them at the collection site in the fellowship room and we will deliver them to Lexington for distribution. Cash donations are also appreciated, and may be made (clearly marked) to the office. Thank you!
 
VOTER REGISTRATION

One of the application points that comes out of our "Foundations" series in Genesis is to love people by shaping the public square in a way that people can thrive. The most basic way to do this is to vote. If you are not registered to vote, we have forms on the information table you can use to register. You can take the form to the courthouse or mail it to P.O. Box 339. You must register by October 16th.
Men are encouraged to join us at our new, regular ministry meeting held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 8:00am here at MEFC. We will eat breakfast together, hang out with other men, have a short discussion of a Bible passage or topic, and occasionally incorporate fun events. There is no cost for the breakfast, but a free will donation will be taken.  See you there!

 
Ladies—Save the Date!

Join your sisters in Christ for brunch, fellowship, and encouragement from God’s Word Saturday, September 12 at 10a.m. in the west wing. All ladies are welcome!

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

2 Gary Spellman
Logan Foth
12 Isaac Reed
Lindsey Foth
Morley Kohtz
16 Ericka Heun
17 Colton Swedberg
Nate Gerry
20 Mel James
Ron Brewer
21 Nancy Larsen
24 Drew Craig
27 Lori Rowley
28 Ayleigh Porter
29 Garrett Williams

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES

2 Mark & Michala Petersen
3 Ken & Amanda McNeff
5 Garrett & April Williams
Miles & Jenna Steen
13 Paul & Michelle Mosley
17 Alan & Delores Farlin
Randy & Lori Myers
Steve & Anna Petersen
18 Dick & Sally Phillips
20 Scott & Lorie Pinkham
25 Larry & Carol Bill
29 Jerry & Marge Kershner
31 Tom & Karen Barnes
 

Monday/Wednesday/Thursday
9-11am

Need to reach Megan outside of her office hours? Please email admin@mindenefree.org or you may leave a message at 308-832-1574 and she will respond as soon as possible. Thank you!
 

If you are interested in providing cookies (store bought or homemade are both appreciated!) or helping serve coffee and cookies on Sunday mornings, please sign up HERE!
 

We thank you for your faithful support of the ministry of the Minden Evangelical Free Church. Please leave your offering in the box in the foyer, give via the QR code below, or mail it directly to:

 

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1310 W. 1st Street

Minden, NE 68959

If you have any questions or concerns,
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Week of August 17 to August 23

God’s Goodness From God Alone
Through Christ Alone

John 10:10-11

 
Sermon Outline:
Getting Started.

1. James 1:17: All Good Gifts Come From God The Father Alone.


2. Luke 18:18-19: God is the Origin Of Good.


3. John 10:11: God’s Abundant Goodness Comes Through God The Son Alone.


Conclusion: Our Response.
 

1. In what ways are your worship and faith strengthened by James 1:17?

2. In what ways are your worship and faith strengthened by Luke 18:18-19?

3. In what ways are your worship and faith strengthened by John 10:11?


4. How do the truths of these passages help us see God rightly, namely, that He is good, He is good all the time?
 

Praying For Pastors/Elders
 
Church, I am writing this article with my own self-interest in mind. I would like to encourage you to pray for me and all our pastors/elders at the church. This guidance for prayer arises from glorious encouragement given to pastors in Jeremiah 3:15-19. 
 
In Jeremiah 3:1-14 the prophet clarifies that Judah has been unfaithful toward and treacherous against God, following in the footsteps of her sister, the northern ten tribes of Israel. Yet, this tone changes with 3:15-19, where it is prophesied that in the future God will save a remnant and enable them to be faithful to Him and so will experience covenant blessings. 
 
It is in these four covenant blessings found in this passage we discover the joyous message for pastors that can guide us in praying for them.
 
1. God will give faithful pastors in the future. 15
In verse 17, the phrase, “at that time,” speaks of the time of the New Covenant (cf. 30:3; 31:1) that includes a work of God’s Spirit in the heart to transform His people more fully and powerfully, so they have more of an ability to please God (Jer. 31:31-34; Ezek. 36:25-27). This is the very New Covenant Jesus ratified with his blood (Luke 22:20). We read in verse 15, “And I will give you shepherds after my own heart, who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.”  
 
What Jeremiah is prophesying is that in the time of the New Covenant (the period we now are in) the empowerment that comes through the rich pouring out of the Holy Spirit upon us and His continual indwelling of us, leads to two outcomes that are different than what Judah experienced from her shepherds during the days of Jeremiah.
 
To start, these New Covenant shepherds (in other words, pastors) will be “after My own heart,” says God. This means that these pastors will want to please God (1 Samuel 13:14; Psalm 143:10) by following God’s will and seeking to carry out their ministry in a way that delights God. 
 
Under the New Covenant, Christians are empowered to serve God faithfully and fruitfully. This not only includes Christians at large, but Jeremiah singles pastors out in this prophecy. Does this mean that they will always do what is right, will be perfect, and always see wonderful outward success?  No. It does mean that God will supply every need of pastors (Phil. 4:19) to preach faithfully, to remain steadfast and patient when people oppose them (Gal. 5:22; 2 Thes. 3:5), and to find comfort when they face temptations to give up (2 Thes. 2:16-17). 
 
Note what else is promised in this verse: “And I will give you shepherds…who will feed you with knowledge and understanding.”   The shepherds God promised to give will shepherd according to knowledge and so as to give knowledge about God through His Word and, with this knowledge, the insight as to how to live out the knowledge. This does not mean that pastors/elders can be passive in their preaching ministry and God will just fill them with His knowledge. As Paul said to Timothy in 2 Timothy 2:7: “Think over what I say, for the Lord will give you understanding in everything.” Pastors/elders must study and work to understand Scripture, but to do it all along the way relying upon the grace of God in Jesus Christ to understand and to help others apply Scriptural truth. 
 
I am so comforted and encouraged by this prophecy. God has promised centuries ago to empower His pastors in the New Testament Church to do everything to which He calls them. Additionally, He tells us elsewhere (Eph. 2:10) that we are His workmanship, created in Christ Jesus, for good works, which God prepared beforehand that we (yes, also pastors!) should walk in them.” 
 
Pastors can preach the Word boldly, courageously, and by trust in our Lord! He is and ever will be our helper.
 
Though this promise does not mean there will always be large outward success, nevertheless God has promised that in this New Covenant era He will give success to the Church in carrying out the mission He has given to us. This should move pastors to pray, trust, and act boldly! Let’s look at this more closely in verses 16-17.
 
2. God will enable His Church to carry out His mission successfully. 16-17
In verse 16 we discover this startling promise: “And it shall be that when you have multiplied and have been fruitful in the land, in those days, according to the declaration of Yahweh, they shall no more say, ‘The ark of the covenant of Yahweh.’ It shall not come up upon the heart and it shall not be remembered in it and it shall not be visited/sought; it shall not be done again.” 
 
I say this is startling because what God is saying through Jeremiah is that in the New Covenant era (now!) God will enable His people to fulfill the Creation Mandate as it never has previously. That mandate in Gen. 1:27-28 includes these words: “So God created man in his own image…male and female he created them. And God blessed them. And God said to them, ‘Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth and subdue it, and have dominion…on the earth.’” In other words, God will enable His people through this New Covenant to fill the world with God worshipers as has never previously happened.
 
And notice that at that time, the “ark of the covenant of Yahweh” will be a thing of the past. Why?  Because the picture and lesson it provided under the Old Covenant is fulfilled in Jesus Christ (see John 1:14; 2:18-19; Col. 2:16-17; Heb. 8-10). There is nothing unclear here. These promises are for this New Covenant era.
 
Notice also the focus in v. 17, which is made by using Old Testament worship language and pictures, is on the nations coming to the true God: “At that time they will call Jerusalem the throne of Yahweh, and all nations shall be gathered to it, to the name of Yahweh, to Jerusalem, and they shall not any more walk after the stubbornness of their own evil heart.” Revelation 5:9-10 displays that this is fulfilled in the New Covenant era: “And they sang a new song, saying, ‘Worthy are you to take the scroll and to open its seals, for you were slain, and by your blood you ransomed people for God from every tribe and language and people and nation, and you have made them a kingdom and priests to our God, and they shall reign on the earth.’” Though the complete fulfillment of this will be seen in the future New Heaven and New Earth (Revelation 21:1-8), the fulfillment has been largely started now. 
 
God, through Jeremiah, not only promises multitudes of people will come to the true God through Jesus Christ, He also promises that there will be significant ethical transformation in the people of God. We will see this in verse 18. 
 
3. God will unify His divided people. 
The way Jeremiah makes this point is as follows: “In those days the house of Judah will walk with the house of Israel, and together they shall come from the land of the north upon the land that I gave as an inheritance to your fathers.” 
 
We may not feel the power of this until we remind ourselves that the nation of Israel was to be a “light to the nations” (Isaiah 42:6; 49:6), to draw the nations to worship the true God through witnessing the wise, law-keeping behavior of God’s people (Deuteronomy 4:6-8) who love one another (cf. Leviticus 19:17-18). Yet, they failed miserably, so much so that the nation divided into two sub-nations (cf. 1 Kings 11-12; 2 Chronicles 10). 
 
What Jeremiah describes here, then, is a supernatural work of God in His people that unites them in one Savior, as one people, who will finally display their true relationship to God by their love for one another and their unity (John 13:34-35; 17:20-21). 
 
How do we know that God will keep these promises?  Consider verse 19.
 
4. Our certainty is found in this: We are dealing with a covenant-faithful God! 
“And I myself said, ‘Oh how I would have set you among [My] children, and I would have given you a land of pleasant desire, an inheritance of glorious beauty [above] the hosts of nations.  And I said you would call me, My Father,  and would not turn from following me.”
 
God showed Himself faithful always to His people under the Old Covenant, even when they were not faithful to Him. He says to Judah, through Jeremiah here, that if they had trusted in Him and thus been faithful to Him, He would have blessed them as He promised He would. Yet, they broke covenant with God (Jeremiah 31:32). Once again, God shows that He will certainly be faithful to His people under the New Covenant, for that covenant will never be broken since it is ratified and kept by a perfect Savior, Jesus Christ (Jeremiah 31:31-34; 2 Corinthians 1:20).
 
How, then, we should pray for pastors/elders.
1. These promises in Jeremiah 3:15-19 show how good God is, how much we can trust Him, and how much we ought to be willing to come to Him for His good gifts of the New Covenant. Pray that pastors/elders would have an experiential knowledge of this goodness of God.
 
2. Pray that pastor/elders never rely on self as they preach to and lead their people. What God has called them to is a ministry that He has equipped them to carry out and will continue to do so. After all, the same anointing of the Spirit to preach that Jesus had in His earthly ministry (Luke 4:18) is also what pastors have since they are united with Him (Romans 6:1-11; Ephesians 2:4-6).
 
3. Pray that as pastors/elders prepare to preach and to lead the church, they do so in the confidence that God has empowered them in Christ so they can not only see people trust in Jesus Christ as Savior, since they have been born again (1 John 5:1), pastors/elders can also see lives transformed by the Word preached (John 17:17; Rom. 1:16; 10:17; 16:25; 2 Tim. 3:16-17).
 
4. Pray that as pastors/elders preach the Word, they do so by standing upon God’s promises, for He is a covenant-keeping, a promise-keeping God—through Jesus Christ (2 Corinthians 1:20). 
 
5. Pray that as pastors/elders approach each sermon, they expect God to change hearts and lives. 
 
Joyfully Shepherding You As You Pray!
 
Pastor Tom
 

Church Unseen Backup Team, please pray:
1. That those part of our church would be strengthened with all power, according to God’s glorious might, and that this would result in a great deal of endurance and patience with joy. Also, that we would give thanks to God the Father, who has qualified us to share in the inheritance of the saints in light. (Colossians 1:11-12)
 
2. That in the Sunday morning service, Bible Fellowships, Sunday School classes, and children’s church, that the Bible teachings can be understood and applied, that hearers will find delight in God’s Word, that God will incline hearts to trust in and obey him, and that God would protect us all from being distracted from the truths taught. May he bring revival to our church and community.
 
3. That God would produce must lasting fruit in and through our Iron Man/Woman teams. 
 
4. That God would create within us the desire to evangelize others by being a praying, caring, sharing people. May we bear much lasting fruit through this. 
 
5. That God would lead and guide Daniel and Shannon Ginn in their ministries, and that he would produce much lasting fruit through them.
 
6. Pray that God would work in us to be praying, caring, sharing people, living on mission.
 
7. That God would enable undertrained pastors around the world to receive training from ministries like Network Beyond.
 
8.  May we spend time in prayer.  “God’s calling for your church is too important to neglect, and it’s too important to take on without the power of the Spirit.  Ask God to so fill the life of your church with His Spirit that your community notices a difference.  Ask Him to equip you for the role He has called you to play in His plan of redemption.” (From the book, Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples, by Francis Chan, with Mark Beuving)
 
9. For leaders of the towns in Kearney co., to lead with wisdom and according to God’s will.
 
10. May our church be faithful to fulfill the Great Commission (Mt. 28:19-20).
 
 


If you are not currently a member of a group and would like help finding one, please contact the office or a Bible Fellowship leader listed below:

 

Leader: Tim Birnie                          Study: Sermon Review
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 12
 
Leader: Rod Shepherd                   Study: How (Not) to Read the Bible
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC Library
 
Leader: Scott Pinkham                   Study: Habits of Grace
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 10
 
Leaders: Mark L. & Matt F.             Study: The Minor Prophets
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 11

Leader: Matthew K.                       Study: Strategoi Leadership Training
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC Sanctuary

Leader: Pastor Tom                       Study: Strategoi Leadership Training
Sundays, 6:30pm                           MEFC Fellowship Room
 

Pastor Tom is now sending out prayer requests for the Zambian Mission Project by email each Monday. If you are interested in receiving these, please let him know. 
 

On Sunday, October 18, we will begin a six-week video series, "Getting to the Heart of Parenting," by Paul Tripp. Two identical sessions will be held each week, with the video lesson running in the worship center at both 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Contact the office to register!
 
Prayer Walk

A back-to-school prayer walk will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 23. Meet in front of the high school or elementary school to join in. For more information, please contact Delores Farlin.
 

Area churches are working together to offer a “paper pantry” to provide household goods that food banks and SNAP will not cover for those struggling with sudden unemployment in Lexington. Please bring your donations of the new, unopened, unexpired paper, feminine, household cleaning, and personal care products to MEFC and leave them at the collection site in the fellowship room and we will deliver them to Lexington for distribution. Cash donations are also appreciated, and may be made (clearly marked) to the office. Thank you!
 
VOTER REGISTRATION

One of the application points that comes out of our "Foundations" series in Genesis is to love people by shaping the public square in a way that people can thrive. The most basic way to do this is to vote. If you are not registered to vote, we have forms on the information table you can use to register. You can take the form to the courthouse or mail it to P.O. Box 339. You must register by October 16th.
Men are encouraged to join us at our new, regular ministry meeting held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 8:00am here at MEFC. We will eat breakfast together, hang out with other men, have a short discussion of a Bible passage or topic, and occasionally incorporate fun events. There is no cost for the breakfast, but a free will donation will be taken.  See you there!

 
Ladies—Save the Date!

Join your sisters in Christ for brunch, fellowship, and encouragement from God’s Word Saturday, September 12 at 10a.m. in the west wing. All ladies are welcome!

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

2 Gary Spellman
Logan Foth
12 Isaac Reed
Lindsey Foth
Morley Kohtz
16 Ericka Heun
17 Colton Swedberg
Nate Gerry
20 Mel James
Ron Brewer
21 Nancy Larsen
24 Drew Craig
27 Lori Rowley
28 Ayleigh Porter
29 Garrett Williams

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES

2 Mark & Michala Petersen
3 Ken & Amanda McNeff
5 Garrett & April Williams
Miles & Jenna Steen
13 Paul & Michelle Mosley
17 Alan & Delores Farlin
Randy & Lori Myers
Steve & Anna Petersen
18 Dick & Sally Phillips
20 Scott & Lorie Pinkham
25 Larry & Carol Bill
29 Jerry & Marge Kershner
31 Tom & Karen Barnes
 

Monday/Wednesday/Thursday
9-11am

Need to reach Megan outside of her office hours? Please email admin@mindenefree.org or you may leave a message at 308-832-1574 and she will respond as soon as possible. Thank you!
 

If you are interested in providing cookies (store bought or homemade are both appreciated!) or helping serve coffee and cookies on Sunday mornings, please sign up HERE!
 

We thank you for your faithful support of the ministry of the Minden Evangelical Free Church. Please leave your offering in the box in the foyer, give via the QR code below, or mail it directly to:

 

Minden E-Free Church

1310 W. 1st Street

Minden, NE 68959

If you have any questions or concerns,
please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: mindenefree@gmail.com or 308-832-1574.

 
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Week of August 10 to August 16

Mark 10:46-52
 

“God Loves A Cheerful Giver”
 
 
It is easy for people to think that my continual emphasis upon joy is a secondary issue that a Christian can take or leave—it doesn’t really matter. If that is how you respond, prepare to change, for Paul shows beyond a doubt in 2 Corinthians 9:7 just how important our joy is.
 
In 2 Corinthians 8-9 Paul encourages the Corinthians to follow through with giving money, as they had promised to do (2 Cor. 8:10-11), to help support Christians in Jerusalem (Rom. 15:25-28; 1 Cor. 16:1-4) who are experiencing poverty due to the intense persecution.  
 
To move the hearts of the Corinthians to give, Paul not only holds up the churches of Macedonia (Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea) as models of faithful and generous giving (8:1-5), he also puts front and center the gracious, generous giving of Jesus Christ Himself (8:9) as an example: “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.”
 
In 2 Cor. 9:6-7 Paul is ready to make his main appeal to the Corinthians to complete their giving: “The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”  
 
I want to zero in on the last clause, “for God loves a cheerful giver.” The adjective translated as “cheerful” is the Greek term, hilaros. It is the origin of the word hilarious. Though it appears only here in the New Testament, it appears in Greek literature to speak of that which is greatly “cheerful,” “glad,” or “merry.”  In the Greek translation of the Old Testament, it speaks of great delight a person would have in God the Almighty, when He is their great treasure (Job 22:25-26). As we see here in 2 Cor. 9:7, such cheerful giving is the opposite of giving “under compulsion.” 
 
Why is this a kind of giving that God loves? There are a number of reasons that arise from the context:
 
Cheerfulness, that is joy, moves a person to give toward those things that are important to God, such as helping fellow Christians in need (2 Cor. 8:1-5). 
 
The reason that Christians want to please God is because they love Him, since He first loved them (1 Thes. 1:3 [cf. 1 John 4:19]). 
 
True love for and worship of God begin in the heart (Matt. 22:37) and one of the great movements of the heart that marks true love for and worship of God is joy (Ps. 100:1-2; Gal. 5:22; 1 Thes. 5:16-18). 
 
It demonstrates the reality of a Christian’s faith in the gospel (2 Cor. 9:13), which has a significant impact upon others who witness this or benefit from such cheerful giving (2 Cor. 9:12). 
 
It leads others to give thanks to and to glorify God because of your cheerful giving (2 Cor. 9:12-13). After all, as author and Bible teacher, John Piper, has famously said in his comments on Philippians 1:20-23: “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him” (see also John 14:12-14; 16:23-24). 
 
God desires and commands us to give systematically and regularly (Mal. 3:10; Matt. 23:23; 1 Cor. 16:2) to fund His work and to benefit others. Since joy is a motivation for such giving, we see just how important it is. 
 
May you join Him cheerfully and generously in the work He is doing!
 
Your Joyfully Giving Pastor,
 
Tom
 

Church Unseen Backup Team, please pray:

1. Unceasingly that our church, church leaders, and missionaries may be filled with the knowledge of God’s will with a full Spirit-given wisdom and understanding for how to apply his will. Pray that we all may live in a manner that flows out of the gospel change in us and that shows forth the worth and glory of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. (Colossians 1:9-10)
 
2. That our church can learn to pray the teachings of the Scriptures so that our prayers can be consistent with the heart of God. (see John 15:7)
 
3. Sunday morning service, Sunday school, children's church, and Bible Fellowships, that the Spirit of God would work in hearts that they would hear and respond to the Word of God they are taught.
 
4. That God would produce much lasting fruit in the ministry of Kelli and Brayden Petersen on the campus of Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Co.
 
5. In Luke 10:2 we read: “And [Jesus] said to them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.’” This is a prayer that Jesus would not only save many but that he would also make them into laborers in the harvest field who are sharing the gospel and make disciples. Consider making a commitment to pray this prayer for our church, ministries, and missionaries, every morning at 10:02.
 
6. God would give wisdom to and enable our local, state, and national leaders to lead according to his truth and righteousness.
 
7. For God to give you confidence in the Spirit’s power to use you in ministering to other people.  Ask Him for the wisdom to know what to do and the discernment to recognize people who need help.  Pray that God would use you and your church to continue His plan of redemption in your unique setting. (From the book, Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples, by Francis Chan, with Mark Beuving)
 
8. Based on Psalm 93:1 (“The Lord reigns; he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed; he has put on strength as his belt.”), Charles Spurgeon (19th c. British pastor), wrote the following, which gives great prayer direction: “[God] is always strong, but sometimes he displays his power in a special manner, and may therefore be said to be clothed with it; just as he is always majestic essentially, but yet there are seasons when he reveals his glory, and so wears his majesty, or shows himself in it. May the Lord appear in his church, in our day, in manifest majesty and might, saving sinners, slaying errors, and honoring his own name…. As men gird up their loins for running or working, so the Lord appears in the eyes of his people to be preparing for action, girt with his omnipotence…. It should be a constant theme for prayer, that in our day the reign of the Lord may be conspicuous, and his power displayed in his church and on her behalf.”
 
9. That God would work mightily through the Sunday morning sermons. May he bring revival to our church and community.
 
10. May our church obey the Great Commandment, to love God with all we have, and to love our neighbor as self (Mt. 22:37-40).
 
 


If you are not currently a member of a group and would like help finding one, please contact the office or a Bible Fellowship leader listed below:

 

Leader: Tim Birnie                          Study: Sermon Review
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 12
 
Leader: Rod Shepherd                   Study: How (Not) to Read the Bible
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC Library
 
Leader: Scott Pinkham                   Study: Habits of Grace
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 10
 
Leaders: Mark L. & Matt F.             Study: The Minor Prophets
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 11

Leader: Matthew K.                       Study: Strategoi Leadership Training
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC Sanctuary

Leader: Pastor Tom                       Study: Strategoi Leadership Training
Sundays, 6:30pm                           MEFC Fellowship Room
 

Pastor Tom is now sending out prayer requests for the Zambian Mission Project by email each Monday. If you are interested in receiving these, please let him know. 
 

On Sunday, October 18, we will begin a six-week video series, "Getting to the Heart of Parenting," by Paul Tripp. Two identical sessions will be held each week, with the video lesson running in the worship center at both 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Contact the office to register!
 
Prayer Walk

A back-to-school prayer walk will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 23. Meet in front of the high school or elementary school to join in. For more information, please contact Delores Farlin.
 

Area churches are working together to offer a “paper pantry” to provide household goods that food banks and SNAP will not cover for those struggling with sudden unemployment in Lexington. Please bring your donations of the new, unopened, unexpired paper, feminine, household cleaning, and personal care products to MEFC and leave them at the collection site in the fellowship room and we will deliver them to Lexington for distribution. Cash donations are also appreciated, and may be made (clearly marked) to the office. Thank you!
 
VOTER REGISTRATION

One of the application points that comes out of our "Foundations" series in Genesis is to love people by shaping the public square in a way that people can thrive. The most basic way to do this is to vote. If you are not registered to vote, we have forms on the information table you can use to register. You can take the form to the courthouse or mail it to P.O. Box 339. You must register by October 16th.
Men are encouraged to join us at our new, regular ministry meeting held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 8:00am here at MEFC. We will eat breakfast together, hang out with other men, have a short discussion of a Bible passage or topic, and occasionally incorporate fun events. There is no cost for the breakfast, but a free will donation will be taken.  See you there!

 

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

2 Gary Spellman
Logan Foth
12 Isaac Reed
Lindsey Foth
Morley Kohtz
16 Ericka Heun
17 Colton Swedberg
Nate Gerry
20 Mel James
Ron Brewer
21 Nancy Larsen
24 Drew Craig
27 Lori Rowley
28 Ayleigh Porter
29 Garrett Williams

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES

2 Mark & Michala Petersen
3 Ken & Amanda McNeff
5 Garrett & April Williams
Miles & Jenna Steen
13 Paul & Michelle Mosley
17 Alan & Delores Farlin
Randy & Lori Myers
Steve & Anna Petersen
18 Dick & Sally Phillips
20 Scott & Lorie Pinkham
25 Larry & Carol Bill
29 Jerry & Marge Kershner
31 Tom & Karen Barnes
 

Monday/Wednesday/Thursday
9-11am

Need to reach Megan outside of her office hours? Please email admin@mindenefree.org or you may leave a message at 308-832-1574 and she will respond as soon as possible. Thank you!
 

If you are interested in providing cookies (store bought or homemade are both appreciated!) or helping serve coffee and cookies on Sunday mornings, please sign up HERE!
 

We thank you for your faithful support of the ministry of the Minden Evangelical Free Church. Please leave your offering in the box in the foyer, give via the QR code below, or mail it directly to:

 

Minden E-Free Church

1310 W. 1st Street

Minden, NE 68959

If you have any questions or concerns,
please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: mindenefree@gmail.com or 308-832-1574.

 
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Week of August 10 to August 16

Mark 10:46-52
 

“God Loves A Cheerful Giver”
 
 
It is easy for people to think that my continual emphasis upon joy is a secondary issue that a Christian can take or leave—it doesn’t really matter. If that is how you respond, prepare to change, for Paul shows beyond a doubt in 2 Corinthians 9:7 just how important our joy is.
 
In 2 Corinthians 8-9 Paul encourages the Corinthians to follow through with giving money, as they had promised to do (2 Cor. 8:10-11), to help support Christians in Jerusalem (Rom. 15:25-28; 1 Cor. 16:1-4) who are experiencing poverty due to the intense persecution.  
 
To move the hearts of the Corinthians to give, Paul not only holds up the churches of Macedonia (Philippi, Thessalonica, Berea) as models of faithful and generous giving (8:1-5), he also puts front and center the gracious, generous giving of Jesus Christ Himself (8:9) as an example: “For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.”
 
In 2 Cor. 9:6-7 Paul is ready to make his main appeal to the Corinthians to complete their giving: “The point is this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 7 Each one must give as he has decided in his heart, not reluctantly or under compulsion, for God loves a cheerful giver.”  
 
I want to zero in on the last clause, “for God loves a cheerful giver.” The adjective translated as “cheerful” is the Greek term, hilaros. It is the origin of the word hilarious. Though it appears only here in the New Testament, it appears in Greek literature to speak of that which is greatly “cheerful,” “glad,” or “merry.”  In the Greek translation of the Old Testament, it speaks of great delight a person would have in God the Almighty, when He is their great treasure (Job 22:25-26). As we see here in 2 Cor. 9:7, such cheerful giving is the opposite of giving “under compulsion.” 
 
Why is this a kind of giving that God loves? There are a number of reasons that arise from the context:
 
Cheerfulness, that is joy, moves a person to give toward those things that are important to God, such as helping fellow Christians in need (2 Cor. 8:1-5). 
 
The reason that Christians want to please God is because they love Him, since He first loved them (1 Thes. 1:3 [cf. 1 John 4:19]). 
 
True love for and worship of God begin in the heart (Matt. 22:37) and one of the great movements of the heart that marks true love for and worship of God is joy (Ps. 100:1-2; Gal. 5:22; 1 Thes. 5:16-18). 
 
It demonstrates the reality of a Christian’s faith in the gospel (2 Cor. 9:13), which has a significant impact upon others who witness this or benefit from such cheerful giving (2 Cor. 9:12). 
 
It leads others to give thanks to and to glorify God because of your cheerful giving (2 Cor. 9:12-13). After all, as author and Bible teacher, John Piper, has famously said in his comments on Philippians 1:20-23: “God is most glorified in us when we are most satisfied in Him” (see also John 14:12-14; 16:23-24). 
 
God desires and commands us to give systematically and regularly (Mal. 3:10; Matt. 23:23; 1 Cor. 16:2) to fund His work and to benefit others. Since joy is a motivation for such giving, we see just how important it is. 
 
May you join Him cheerfully and generously in the work He is doing!
 
Your Joyfully Giving Pastor,
 
Tom
 

Church Unseen Backup Team, please pray:

1. Unceasingly that our church, church leaders, and missionaries may be filled with the knowledge of God’s will with a full Spirit-given wisdom and understanding for how to apply his will. Pray that we all may live in a manner that flows out of the gospel change in us and that shows forth the worth and glory of the Lord, fully pleasing to him, bearing fruit in every good work and increasing in the knowledge of God. (Colossians 1:9-10)
 
2. That our church can learn to pray the teachings of the Scriptures so that our prayers can be consistent with the heart of God. (see John 15:7)
 
3. Sunday morning service, Sunday school, children's church, and Bible Fellowships, that the Spirit of God would work in hearts that they would hear and respond to the Word of God they are taught.
 
4. That God would produce much lasting fruit in the ministry of Kelli and Brayden Petersen on the campus of Colorado State University in Fort Collins, Co.
 
5. In Luke 10:2 we read: “And [Jesus] said to them, ‘The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few. Therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.’” This is a prayer that Jesus would not only save many but that he would also make them into laborers in the harvest field who are sharing the gospel and make disciples. Consider making a commitment to pray this prayer for our church, ministries, and missionaries, every morning at 10:02.
 
6. God would give wisdom to and enable our local, state, and national leaders to lead according to his truth and righteousness.
 
7. For God to give you confidence in the Spirit’s power to use you in ministering to other people.  Ask Him for the wisdom to know what to do and the discernment to recognize people who need help.  Pray that God would use you and your church to continue His plan of redemption in your unique setting. (From the book, Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples, by Francis Chan, with Mark Beuving)
 
8. Based on Psalm 93:1 (“The Lord reigns; he is robed in majesty; the Lord is robed; he has put on strength as his belt.”), Charles Spurgeon (19th c. British pastor), wrote the following, which gives great prayer direction: “[God] is always strong, but sometimes he displays his power in a special manner, and may therefore be said to be clothed with it; just as he is always majestic essentially, but yet there are seasons when he reveals his glory, and so wears his majesty, or shows himself in it. May the Lord appear in his church, in our day, in manifest majesty and might, saving sinners, slaying errors, and honoring his own name…. As men gird up their loins for running or working, so the Lord appears in the eyes of his people to be preparing for action, girt with his omnipotence…. It should be a constant theme for prayer, that in our day the reign of the Lord may be conspicuous, and his power displayed in his church and on her behalf.”
 
9. That God would work mightily through the Sunday morning sermons. May he bring revival to our church and community.
 
10. May our church obey the Great Commandment, to love God with all we have, and to love our neighbor as self (Mt. 22:37-40).
 
 


If you are not currently a member of a group and would like help finding one, please contact the office or a Bible Fellowship leader listed below:

 

Leader: Tim Birnie                          Study: Sermon Review
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 12
 
Leader: Rod Shepherd                   Study: How (Not) to Read the Bible
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC Library
 
Leader: Scott Pinkham                   Study: Habits of Grace
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 10
 
Leaders: Mark L. & Matt F.             Study: The Minor Prophets
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 11

Leader: Matthew K.                       Study: Strategoi Leadership Training
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC Sanctuary

Leader: Pastor Tom                       Study: Strategoi Leadership Training
Sundays, 6:30pm                           MEFC Fellowship Room
 

Pastor Tom is now sending out prayer requests for the Zambian Mission Project by email each Monday. If you are interested in receiving these, please let him know. 
 

On Sunday, October 18, we will begin a six-week video series, "Getting to the Heart of Parenting," by Paul Tripp. Two identical sessions will be held each week, with the video lesson running in the worship center at both 11:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. Contact the office to register!
 
Prayer Walk

A back-to-school prayer walk will be held at 4:30 p.m. on Sunday, August 23. Meet in front of the high school or elementary school to join in. For more information, please contact Delores Farlin.
 

Area churches are working together to offer a “paper pantry” to provide household goods that food banks and SNAP will not cover for those struggling with sudden unemployment in Lexington. Please bring your donations of the new, unopened, unexpired paper, feminine, household cleaning, and personal care products to MEFC and leave them at the collection site in the fellowship room and we will deliver them to Lexington for distribution. Cash donations are also appreciated, and may be made (clearly marked) to the office. Thank you!
 
VOTER REGISTRATION

One of the application points that comes out of our "Foundations" series in Genesis is to love people by shaping the public square in a way that people can thrive. The most basic way to do this is to vote. If you are not registered to vote, we have forms on the information table you can use to register. You can take the form to the courthouse or mail it to P.O. Box 339. You must register by October 16th.
Men are encouraged to join us at our new, regular ministry meeting held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 8:00am here at MEFC. We will eat breakfast together, hang out with other men, have a short discussion of a Bible passage or topic, and occasionally incorporate fun events. There is no cost for the breakfast, but a free will donation will be taken.  See you there!

 

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

2 Gary Spellman
Logan Foth
12 Isaac Reed
Lindsey Foth
Morley Kohtz
16 Ericka Heun
17 Colton Swedberg
Nate Gerry
20 Mel James
Ron Brewer
21 Nancy Larsen
24 Drew Craig
27 Lori Rowley
28 Ayleigh Porter
29 Garrett Williams

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES

2 Mark & Michala Petersen
3 Ken & Amanda McNeff
5 Garrett & April Williams
Miles & Jenna Steen
13 Paul & Michelle Mosley
17 Alan & Delores Farlin
Randy & Lori Myers
Steve & Anna Petersen
18 Dick & Sally Phillips
20 Scott & Lorie Pinkham
25 Larry & Carol Bill
29 Jerry & Marge Kershner
31 Tom & Karen Barnes
 

Monday/Wednesday/Thursday
9-11am

Need to reach Megan outside of her office hours? Please email admin@mindenefree.org or you may leave a message at 308-832-1574 and she will respond as soon as possible. Thank you!
 

If you are interested in providing cookies (store bought or homemade are both appreciated!) or helping serve coffee and cookies on Sunday mornings, please sign up HERE!
 

We thank you for your faithful support of the ministry of the Minden Evangelical Free Church. Please leave your offering in the box in the foyer, give via the QR code below, or mail it directly to:

 

Minden E-Free Church

1310 W. 1st Street

Minden, NE 68959

If you have any questions or concerns,
please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: mindenefree@gmail.com or 308-832-1574.

 
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Week of August 3 to August 9

“God’s Good Gifts”

Matthew 7:7-11

 
Outline:

Getting Started.

1. Matthew 7:7-11: God Gives Good Gifts, So Trust In And Ask Him. 


2. Luke 24:27: Jesus, The Fulfillment Of Old Testament Good Teaching.

3. 2 Corinthians 1:20: Jesus The Fulfillment Of God’s Good.

4. 2 Peter 1:3-11: God’s Gifts Include All We Need.

Conclusion: Our Response.
 

1. How do we see the crucial role Jesus plays in the truths communicated in the Sermon on the Mount and why is it significant to understand this?

2. What role does Mt. 7:7-11 play in kingdom people being blessedly happy and why is this significant?

3. How does Jesus provide confidence that God hears and answers the prayers of His children in Mt. 7:7-11?

4. What is the main difference between Matthew 7:11 and Luke 11:13 and what does this communicate?

5. What are the “good things” in Mt. 7:11 Jesus promises that God gives His children? According to 2 Peter 1:3 how much of the good things we need does God provide?

6. Jesus affirms in Luke 24:27 that the Old Testament is about Him and Paul in 2 Corinthians 1:20 affirms that all God’s promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ. What significance does this have for God’s goodness we experience.

7. What is something you learned from the story of George Muller that you can apply to respond to God’s goodness?
 

“Patriotism”
 
I enjoy reading biographies. Not long ago I read one that had been on my reading list for a long time: My Grandfather’s Son: A Memoir, by Clarence Thomas. In this work Justice Thomas tells how he was raised by grandparents and particularly it was his grandfather who had a lasting, life-shaping impact upon his work ethic, faith, and sense of responsibility. There was gratitude expressed for his grandfather, even though he was open about the reality that he also made a lot of mistakes that made Thomas’ growing up years hard. 
 
There is much we can learn from Justice Thomas about how to view our country. In this year in which we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration Of Independence, there is an important question we can ask and answer, especially those of us who are followers of Jesus Christ. Should we be patriotic, especially since, like with Justice Thomas’ grandfather, our country has not been perfect? Let me provide a sampling of reasons why we should. 
 
1. We should be patriotic since at its core it involves thanks for our good country.
Just like with Justice Thomas and his grandfather, so we should give thanks for our country, even though it is not perfect.
 
We are called often in Scripture to give thanks. For example: “Give thanks to [the LORD]” (Psalm 100:4); “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving” (Col. 4:2); “Give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). 
 
We should give thanks for the freedom we experience in this country, the rule of law that has guided us, the work ethic that has shaped it and enabled it to flourish. Of course, we can always improve, but it is a problem if we are not thankful for what God has given us in and what He has done for this country. 
 
2. We should be patriotic since it does not necessarily put our country above God.
Because Jesus taught that we should love Him above all other things and relationships (Luke 14:26), some have concluded we cannot have a love for or be thankful for our country at all. Yet, we are never told in Scripture we should not love anyone since we are to love our God and Savior supremely. In fact, our love for God results in loving others (Matthew 22:37-40) and our love for God supremely should lead to our thankful and joyful acceptance of His good gifts (1 Tim. 6:17). This should include our country.
 
3. We should be patriotic since it involves thanksgiving and God has brought about the existence and flourishing of this country.
Since God “works all things according to the counsel of His will” (Ephesians 1:11) and since not even a sparrow “will fall to the ground apart from your Father” (Matthew 10:29), it leads us to see that God is behind the rise of this country. This does not mean that everything in or ever done by this country has God’s “stamp-of-approval” upon it. Yet, in this only country that has ever been founded on a creed, wrote G. K. Chesterton, the creed that, “All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness,” we should be grateful for this country, the hope it has afforded us, and others. 
 
God stands behind and smiles on this country’s goal in the legal system and law enforcement that protects the law abiding and penalizes the law breaking (Romans 13:3-4).
 
So…
Go ahead and be patriotic. Give thanks for these 250 years. And, pray and work toward making the next 250 years even better! 
 
Your Joyful, Patriotic Pastor,
 
Tom
 

Church Unseen Backup Prayer Team, please pray:

1. That God would increase our love for him, each other, and others, that he would increase our biblical knowledge and discernment to fuel that love, that as we grow in love we will be convinced of the best and most excellent way to live (a life of biblical love for God and others), that, as a result, we would be holy and produce righteous fruit, as we await the coming of Christ, and that we also, as a result, would glorify God. May we understand and remember we can only do all of this only through the power of Christ at work in us. (Philippians 1:9-11)
 
2. That our church members can learn to struggle (literally agonize) in prayer for our church, community, and world—to stand mature and fully assured in God’s will, as Epaphras did for the Church at Colosse (Colossians 4:12).
 
3. That God would produce much lasting fruit in the orphan care ministry of Sandwell and Abigail Zgambo, along with the Zambian Mission Project Board in Zambia. 
 
4. For God to move through his Church to serve fruitfully and effectively the poor and persecuted around the world, in such a way that encourages them and furthers the gospel.
 
5. That God will give you the proper motivation to make disciples, increase your love for Him and the people around you, and empower you to live out the truths that He has called you to teach to others.  (From the book, Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples, by Francis Chan, with Mark Beuving)
 
6. That God would give you the desire and ability to use the tools he has given through this church and to live on mission as a result.
 
7. That all our ministries would result in many coming to know Jesus as Savior, grow in their knowledge of him, grow in likeness to him, grow in service of him and sharing of him.
 
8. That God would work in a mighty way through our Sunday morning sermons. May he bring revival to our church and community.
 
9. Strong, Spirit-anointed, and fruitful private Word ministries (discipling and counseling).
 
10. As a gospel centered church, may we understand how the gospel magnifies Jesus Christ and how it is the key message of the Bible.
 
 


If you are not currently a member of a group and would like help finding one, please contact the office or a Bible Fellowship leader listed below:

 

Leader: Tim Birnie                          Study: Sermon Review
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 12
 
Leader: Rod Shepherd                   Study: How (Not) to Read the Bible
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC Library
 
Leader: Scott Pinkham                   Study: Habits of Grace
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 10
 
Leaders: Mark L. & Matt F.             Study: The Minor Prophets
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 11

Leader: Matthew K.                       Study: Strategoi Leadership Training
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC Sanctuary

Leader: Pastor Tom                       Study: Strategoi Leadership Training
Sundays, 6:30pm                           MEFC Fellowship Room
 

Pastor Tom is now sending out prayer requests for the Zambian Mission Project by email each Monday. If you are interested in receiving these, please let him know. 
 

Area churches are working together to offer a “paper pantry” to provide household goods that food banks and SNAP will not cover for those struggling with sudden unemployment in Lexington. Please bring your donations of the new, unopened, unexpired paper, feminine, household cleaning, and personal care products to MEFC and leave them at the collection site in the fellowship room and we will deliver them to Lexington for distribution. Cash donations are also appreciated, and may be made (clearly marked) to the office. Thank you!
 
VOTER REGISTRATION

One of the application points that comes out of our "Foundations" series in Genesis is to love people by shaping the public square in a way that people can thrive. The most basic way to do this is to vote. If you are not registered to vote, we have forms on the information table you can use to register. You can take the form to the courthouse or mail it to P.O. Box 339. You must register by October 16th.
Men are encouraged to join us at our new, regular ministry meeting held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 8:00am here at MEFC. We will eat breakfast together, hang out with other men, have a short discussion of a Bible passage or topic, and occasionally incorporate fun events. There is no cost for the breakfast, but a free will donation will be taken.  See you there!

 

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

2 Gary Spellman
Logan Foth
12 Isaac Reed
Lindsey Foth
Morley Kohtz
16 Ericka Heun
17 Colton Swedberg
Nate Gerry
20 Mel James
Ron Brewer
21 Nancy Larsen
24 Drew Craig
27 Lori Rowley
28 Ayleigh Porter
29 Garrett Williams

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES

2 Mark & Michala Petersen
3 Ken & Amanda McNeff
5 Garrett & April Williams
Miles & Jenna Steen
13 Paul & Michelle Mosley
17 Alan & Delores Farlin
Randy & Lori Myers
Steve & Anna Petersen
18 Dick & Sally Phillips
20 Scott & Lorie Pinkham
25 Larry & Carol Bill
29 Jerry & Marge Kershner
31 Tom & Karen Barnes
 

Monday/Wednesday/Thursday
9-11am

Need to reach Megan outside of her office hours? Please email admin@mindenefree.org or you may leave a message at 308-832-1574 and she will respond as soon as possible. Thank you!
 

If you are interested in providing cookies (store bought or homemade are both appreciated!) or helping serve coffee and cookies on Sunday mornings, please sign up HERE!
 

We thank you for your faithful support of the ministry of the Minden Evangelical Free Church. Please leave your offering in the box in the foyer, give via the QR code below, or mail it directly to:

 

Minden E-Free Church

1310 W. 1st Street

Minden, NE 68959

If you have any questions or concerns,
please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: mindenefree@gmail.com or 308-832-1574.

 
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Week of August 3 to August 9

“God’s Good Gifts”

Matthew 7:7-11

 
Outline:

Getting Started.

1. Matthew 7:7-11: God Gives Good Gifts, So Trust In And Ask Him. 


2. Luke 24:27: Jesus, The Fulfillment Of Old Testament Good Teaching.

3. 2 Corinthians 1:20: Jesus The Fulfillment Of God’s Good.

4. 2 Peter 1:3-11: God’s Gifts Include All We Need.

Conclusion: Our Response.
 

1. How do we see the crucial role Jesus plays in the truths communicated in the Sermon on the Mount and why is it significant to understand this?

2. What role does Mt. 7:7-11 play in kingdom people being blessedly happy and why is this significant?

3. How does Jesus provide confidence that God hears and answers the prayers of His children in Mt. 7:7-11?

4. What is the main difference between Matthew 7:11 and Luke 11:13 and what does this communicate?

5. What are the “good things” in Mt. 7:11 Jesus promises that God gives His children? According to 2 Peter 1:3 how much of the good things we need does God provide?

6. Jesus affirms in Luke 24:27 that the Old Testament is about Him and Paul in 2 Corinthians 1:20 affirms that all God’s promises are fulfilled in Jesus Christ. What significance does this have for God’s goodness we experience.

7. What is something you learned from the story of George Muller that you can apply to respond to God’s goodness?
 

“Patriotism”
 
I enjoy reading biographies. Not long ago I read one that had been on my reading list for a long time: My Grandfather’s Son: A Memoir, by Clarence Thomas. In this work Justice Thomas tells how he was raised by grandparents and particularly it was his grandfather who had a lasting, life-shaping impact upon his work ethic, faith, and sense of responsibility. There was gratitude expressed for his grandfather, even though he was open about the reality that he also made a lot of mistakes that made Thomas’ growing up years hard. 
 
There is much we can learn from Justice Thomas about how to view our country. In this year in which we celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration Of Independence, there is an important question we can ask and answer, especially those of us who are followers of Jesus Christ. Should we be patriotic, especially since, like with Justice Thomas’ grandfather, our country has not been perfect? Let me provide a sampling of reasons why we should. 
 
1. We should be patriotic since at its core it involves thanks for our good country.
Just like with Justice Thomas and his grandfather, so we should give thanks for our country, even though it is not perfect.
 
We are called often in Scripture to give thanks. For example: “Give thanks to [the LORD]” (Psalm 100:4); “Continue steadfastly in prayer, being watchful in it with thanksgiving” (Col. 4:2); “Give thanks in all circumstances” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). 
 
We should give thanks for the freedom we experience in this country, the rule of law that has guided us, the work ethic that has shaped it and enabled it to flourish. Of course, we can always improve, but it is a problem if we are not thankful for what God has given us in and what He has done for this country. 
 
2. We should be patriotic since it does not necessarily put our country above God.
Because Jesus taught that we should love Him above all other things and relationships (Luke 14:26), some have concluded we cannot have a love for or be thankful for our country at all. Yet, we are never told in Scripture we should not love anyone since we are to love our God and Savior supremely. In fact, our love for God results in loving others (Matthew 22:37-40) and our love for God supremely should lead to our thankful and joyful acceptance of His good gifts (1 Tim. 6:17). This should include our country.
 
3. We should be patriotic since it involves thanksgiving and God has brought about the existence and flourishing of this country.
Since God “works all things according to the counsel of His will” (Ephesians 1:11) and since not even a sparrow “will fall to the ground apart from your Father” (Matthew 10:29), it leads us to see that God is behind the rise of this country. This does not mean that everything in or ever done by this country has God’s “stamp-of-approval” upon it. Yet, in this only country that has ever been founded on a creed, wrote G. K. Chesterton, the creed that, “All men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness,” we should be grateful for this country, the hope it has afforded us, and others. 
 
God stands behind and smiles on this country’s goal in the legal system and law enforcement that protects the law abiding and penalizes the law breaking (Romans 13:3-4).
 
So…
Go ahead and be patriotic. Give thanks for these 250 years. And, pray and work toward making the next 250 years even better! 
 
Your Joyful, Patriotic Pastor,
 
Tom
 

Church Unseen Backup Prayer Team, please pray:

1. That God would increase our love for him, each other, and others, that he would increase our biblical knowledge and discernment to fuel that love, that as we grow in love we will be convinced of the best and most excellent way to live (a life of biblical love for God and others), that, as a result, we would be holy and produce righteous fruit, as we await the coming of Christ, and that we also, as a result, would glorify God. May we understand and remember we can only do all of this only through the power of Christ at work in us. (Philippians 1:9-11)
 
2. That our church members can learn to struggle (literally agonize) in prayer for our church, community, and world—to stand mature and fully assured in God’s will, as Epaphras did for the Church at Colosse (Colossians 4:12).
 
3. That God would produce much lasting fruit in the orphan care ministry of Sandwell and Abigail Zgambo, along with the Zambian Mission Project Board in Zambia. 
 
4. For God to move through his Church to serve fruitfully and effectively the poor and persecuted around the world, in such a way that encourages them and furthers the gospel.
 
5. That God will give you the proper motivation to make disciples, increase your love for Him and the people around you, and empower you to live out the truths that He has called you to teach to others.  (From the book, Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples, by Francis Chan, with Mark Beuving)
 
6. That God would give you the desire and ability to use the tools he has given through this church and to live on mission as a result.
 
7. That all our ministries would result in many coming to know Jesus as Savior, grow in their knowledge of him, grow in likeness to him, grow in service of him and sharing of him.
 
8. That God would work in a mighty way through our Sunday morning sermons. May he bring revival to our church and community.
 
9. Strong, Spirit-anointed, and fruitful private Word ministries (discipling and counseling).
 
10. As a gospel centered church, may we understand how the gospel magnifies Jesus Christ and how it is the key message of the Bible.
 
 


If you are not currently a member of a group and would like help finding one, please contact the office or a Bible Fellowship leader listed below:

 

Leader: Tim Birnie                          Study: Sermon Review
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 12
 
Leader: Rod Shepherd                   Study: How (Not) to Read the Bible
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC Library
 
Leader: Scott Pinkham                   Study: Habits of Grace
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 10
 
Leaders: Mark L. & Matt F.             Study: The Minor Prophets
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 11

Leader: Matthew K.                       Study: Strategoi Leadership Training
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC Sanctuary

Leader: Pastor Tom                       Study: Strategoi Leadership Training
Sundays, 6:30pm                           MEFC Fellowship Room
 

Pastor Tom is now sending out prayer requests for the Zambian Mission Project by email each Monday. If you are interested in receiving these, please let him know. 
 

Area churches are working together to offer a “paper pantry” to provide household goods that food banks and SNAP will not cover for those struggling with sudden unemployment in Lexington. Please bring your donations of the new, unopened, unexpired paper, feminine, household cleaning, and personal care products to MEFC and leave them at the collection site in the fellowship room and we will deliver them to Lexington for distribution. Cash donations are also appreciated, and may be made (clearly marked) to the office. Thank you!
 
VOTER REGISTRATION

One of the application points that comes out of our "Foundations" series in Genesis is to love people by shaping the public square in a way that people can thrive. The most basic way to do this is to vote. If you are not registered to vote, we have forms on the information table you can use to register. You can take the form to the courthouse or mail it to P.O. Box 339. You must register by October 16th.
Men are encouraged to join us at our new, regular ministry meeting held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 8:00am here at MEFC. We will eat breakfast together, hang out with other men, have a short discussion of a Bible passage or topic, and occasionally incorporate fun events. There is no cost for the breakfast, but a free will donation will be taken.  See you there!

 

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

2 Gary Spellman
Logan Foth
12 Isaac Reed
Lindsey Foth
Morley Kohtz
16 Ericka Heun
17 Colton Swedberg
Nate Gerry
20 Mel James
Ron Brewer
21 Nancy Larsen
24 Drew Craig
27 Lori Rowley
28 Ayleigh Porter
29 Garrett Williams

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES

2 Mark & Michala Petersen
3 Ken & Amanda McNeff
5 Garrett & April Williams
Miles & Jenna Steen
13 Paul & Michelle Mosley
17 Alan & Delores Farlin
Randy & Lori Myers
Steve & Anna Petersen
18 Dick & Sally Phillips
20 Scott & Lorie Pinkham
25 Larry & Carol Bill
29 Jerry & Marge Kershner
31 Tom & Karen Barnes
 

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Week of July 27 to August 2

God’s Abundant Goodness
In The Old Testament

Psalm 31:19

 
Sermon Outline:

Getting Started

1. Psalm 31:19.

2. Psalm 13:6.

3. Miscellaneous Texts. 

Conclusion: Our Response.

 

1. What is the most important discovery you made from this sermon?

2. According to the passages looked at today, how would you answer these questions:  Is God good? How do we know?

3. How does God's love relate to His goodness?

4. How can you respond to his sermon?
 

“Patience: Like Jesus”
 
Recently Karen and I have had significant time watching all or a portion of our grandchildren. Not only have these times been special because we love them and love to be with them, they have been such a sweet reminder from those days many years ago when we were raising our children and needed patience daily (even moment by moment). 
 
Don’t get me wrong. Our grandchildren are well-behaved and so it has not been overly difficult. Yet, there have been those times, especially with the youngest ones, that they have acted their age and it can be tempting to be short with them. This is especially a temptation for parents who are in the middle of daily job, house, family, and so many other responsibilities and children do things that are frustrating, there is a need for patience. 
 
Yet, why should we desire this?
 
1. Why Want Patience?
The first reason we should want to be patient is that patience is part of what God produces in us and the new life that He brings about when we are truly born again. In Colossians 3:12 patience is identified as part of this new life in Jesus Christ. 
 
The second reason is related to the first. It is part of the fruit the Holy Spirit produces in us (Galatians 5:22). The word translated, “patience” in both Colossians 3:12 and Galatians 5:22 is makrothymia. This term is comprised of two terms meaning literally, “long wrath or fierceness.” In other words, patience is a virtue, a fruit of the Spirit, that means it takes a long time to get frustrated, angry, or to be irritable. Daniel Webster, in his 1828 dictionary, defined it this way: “A calm temper which bears evils without murmuring or discontent.” As we grasp what patience is, there should be a joyous desire in each Christian heart to live like this. 
 
The third reason we should want to be patient is that this product of the Sprit which brings about Christlike new life, enables us to spread the fame of the name of Jesus Christ (Colossians 3:12, 17). In other words, it glorifies our Savior. These first three reasons are enough to move us to pursue patience.
 
Yet, a fourth reason we should want to be patient with our children, grandchildren, spouse, neighbor, or with anyone else, is that this is how we desire others to treat us. Since this is the case and since the renewed Christian heart wants to love, i.e. to treat others the way we want to be treated (Matthew 7:12), then we should want to be patient with others. We should think back to times as a child, for example, when adults were not patient with us and how that made us feel, and we should, motivated by Christlike love, desire more for our children. 
 
It is one thing to speak of why we should want to be patient. But there is also a second question we should ask and answer.
 
2. How Can We Be Patient?  
In Colossians 3:12 and Galatians 5:22 both texts, read in light of their preceding context, show us that ultimately patience comes through Jesus Christ, His new life He effects in us and this through the Holy Spirit He richly pours out on us. 
 
To flesh this out more clearly, we can say that we can be patient as we look to Jesus Christ…
 
a. As Savior. 
Through Jesus’ saving work He gives us bold access to receive mercy and find grace for help in our time of need (Heb. 4:16), and He does this by treating us gently as one who has been clothed in weakness (5:2), which leaves Him able to sympathize with our weakness (Heb. 4:15). Dane Ortlund, Gentle And Lowly, explains that Jesus does not throw up His hands at our sin, failures, and weaknesses. Instead, as the one who suffered and died for us that we might be forgiven and transformed, He continually leans in and helps us with forbearance to change. 
 
b. As Source. 
In the passages we just looked at it also becomes clear that Jesus Christ, as our High Priest, empowers us to live like Him (see 2 Cor. 3:18), that is to be patient as He is patient. 
 
c. As Standard.
We are being transformed into the same image as Jesus (2 Cor. 3:18), who is the ideal human (Heb. 2:5-8), and He exercises patient gentleness with us (Rom. 2:4; Col. 3:10, 12; Heb. 5:2). Therefore, we should desire and strive to be more like Him.
 
3. So, Be Patient. 
When we treat those around us with the goal of Christ’s glory and their joy (1 Cor. 10:26-31; 2 Cor. 1:24), when we treat them as we desire to be treated ourselves, when we remember that the anger of humans never produces the righteousness that God requires (James 1:20), then we want to exercise patience and gentleness with them, even if we must correct them (2 Tim. 2:24-26). We want to be patient and, as we depend upon the grace of our great God (2 Thes. 1:11-12; 3:16, 180, we will be patient. Yet, when we are not, we will remember that the blood of Jesus Christ, the one who was patient in our place and continues to be patient withy us, continually cleanses us of our sins. 
 
So, be patient for His glory and the joy of yourself and others!
 
Your Joyful Pastor, Aspiring To Be Patient,
 
Tom
 

Church Unseen Backup Team, please pray for:

1. That God would give open doors to tell people the gospel, that we would walk in wisdom toward those who are outside the church, and that our speech would always be gracious, seasoned with salt that we might know how to answer each person (Col. 4:3-6).
 
2. That our church members can continue steadfastly in prayer and be watchful in it with thanksgiving (Col. 4:2).
 
3. That God would work mightily through the preaching on Sunday mornings. May he bring revival to our church and community.
 
4. That God would produce much lasting fruit in the ministry of Gordon and Terri Thiessen.
 
5. For God to move through his Church to see the gospel go to the unreached peoples, that is, the one out of every three people in the world who have never heard the gospel, who have no Christian near them to share the gospel, and who have no church near them.
 
6. For God to work in your heart and prepare you for what is ahead.  You don’t need to have all the answers or know specifically how God will use you.  He simply calls you to follow wherever He might lead.  As you pray, be honest about your doubts, hesitations, and fears.  Ask Him to give you the strength to proceed and follow Him no matter what the cost.  In other words, place your faith in Him. (From the book, Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples, by Francis Chan, with Mark Beuving)
 
7. That God would work in us to continue to love one another earnestly and to serve each other with our spiritual gifts that God may be glorified (1 Peter 4:7-11).
 
8. May the preaching in our church remain faithful to Scripture and lead us to magnify Christ.
 


If you are not currently a member of a group and would like help finding one, please contact the office or a Bible Fellowship leader listed below:

 

Leader: Tim Birnie                          Study: Sermon Review
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 12
 
Leader: Rod Shepherd                   Study: How (Not) to Read the Bible
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC Library
 
Leader: Scott Pinkham                   Study: Habits of Grace
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 10
 
Leaders: Mark L. & Matt F.             Study: The Minor Prophets
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 11

Leader: Matthew K.                       Study: Strategoi Leadership Training
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC Sanctuary

Leader: Pastor Tom                       Study: Strategoi Leadership Training
Sundays, 6:30pm                           MEFC Fellowship Room
 

Pastor Tom is now sending out prayer requests for the Zambian Mission Project by email each Monday. If you are interested in receiving these, please let him know. 
 

Area churches are working together to offer a “paper pantry” to provide household goods that food banks and SNAP will not cover for those struggling with sudden unemployment in Lexington. Please bring your donations of the new, unopened, unexpired paper, feminine, household cleaning, and personal care products to MEFC and leave them at the collection site in the fellowship room and we will deliver them to Lexington for distribution. Cash donations are also appreciated, and may be made (clearly marked) to the office. Thank you!
 
VOTER REGISTRATION

One of the application points that comes out of our "Foundations" series in Genesis is to love people by shaping the public square in a way that people can thrive. The most basic way to do this is to vote. If you are not registered to vote, we have forms on the information table you can use to register. You can take the form to the courthouse or mail it to P.O. Box 339. You must register by October 16th.
Men are encouraged to join us at our new, regular ministry meeting held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 8:00am here at MEFC. We will eat breakfast together, hang out with other men, have a short discussion of a Bible passage or topic, and occasionally incorporate fun events. There is no cost for the breakfast, but a free will donation will be taken.  See you there!

 

JULY BIRTHDAYS

27 Evan Porter
Paityn Williams
28 Scott Pinkham
29 Charlie Bailey
Nate Bergen

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

2 Gary Spellman
Logan Foth
12 Isaac Reed
Lindsey Foth
Morley Kohtz
16 Ericka Heun
17 Colton Swedberg
Nate Gerry
20 Mel James
Ron Brewer
21 Nancy Larsen
24 Drew Craig
27 Lori Rowley
28 Ayleigh Porter
29 Garrett Williams

JULY ANNIVERSARIES

30 Chris and Heather Riggleman

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES

2 Mark & Michala Petersen
3 Ken & Amanda McNeff
5 Garrett & April Williams
Miles & Jenna Steen
13 Paul & Michelle Mosley
17 Alan & Delores Farlin
Randy & Lori Myers
Steve & Anna Petersen
18 Dick & Sally Phillips
20 Scott & Lorie Pinkham
25 Larry & Carol Bill
29 Jerry & Marge Kershner
31 Tom & Karen Barnes
 

Monday/Wednesday/Thursday
9-11am

Need to reach Megan outside of her office hours? Please email admin@mindenefree.org or you may leave a message at 308-832-1574 and she will respond as soon as possible. Thank you!
 

If you are interested in providing cookies (store bought or homemade are both appreciated!) or helping serve coffee and cookies on Sunday mornings, please sign up HERE!
 

We thank you for your faithful support of the ministry of the Minden Evangelical Free Church. Please leave your offering in the box in the foyer, give via the QR code below, or mail it directly to:

 

Minden E-Free Church

1310 W. 1st Street

Minden, NE 68959

If you have any questions or concerns,
please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: mindenefree@gmail.com or 308-832-1574.

 
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Week of July 27 to August 2

God’s Abundant Goodness
In The Old Testament

Psalm 31:19

 
Sermon Outline:

Getting Started

1. Psalm 31:19.

2. Psalm 13:6.

3. Miscellaneous Texts. 

Conclusion: Our Response.

 

1. What is the most important discovery you made from this sermon?

2. According to the passages looked at today, how would you answer these questions:  Is God good? How do we know?

3. How does God's love relate to His goodness?

4. How can you respond to his sermon?
 

“Patience: Like Jesus”
 
Recently Karen and I have had significant time watching all or a portion of our grandchildren. Not only have these times been special because we love them and love to be with them, they have been such a sweet reminder from those days many years ago when we were raising our children and needed patience daily (even moment by moment). 
 
Don’t get me wrong. Our grandchildren are well-behaved and so it has not been overly difficult. Yet, there have been those times, especially with the youngest ones, that they have acted their age and it can be tempting to be short with them. This is especially a temptation for parents who are in the middle of daily job, house, family, and so many other responsibilities and children do things that are frustrating, there is a need for patience. 
 
Yet, why should we desire this?
 
1. Why Want Patience?
The first reason we should want to be patient is that patience is part of what God produces in us and the new life that He brings about when we are truly born again. In Colossians 3:12 patience is identified as part of this new life in Jesus Christ. 
 
The second reason is related to the first. It is part of the fruit the Holy Spirit produces in us (Galatians 5:22). The word translated, “patience” in both Colossians 3:12 and Galatians 5:22 is makrothymia. This term is comprised of two terms meaning literally, “long wrath or fierceness.” In other words, patience is a virtue, a fruit of the Spirit, that means it takes a long time to get frustrated, angry, or to be irritable. Daniel Webster, in his 1828 dictionary, defined it this way: “A calm temper which bears evils without murmuring or discontent.” As we grasp what patience is, there should be a joyous desire in each Christian heart to live like this. 
 
The third reason we should want to be patient is that this product of the Sprit which brings about Christlike new life, enables us to spread the fame of the name of Jesus Christ (Colossians 3:12, 17). In other words, it glorifies our Savior. These first three reasons are enough to move us to pursue patience.
 
Yet, a fourth reason we should want to be patient with our children, grandchildren, spouse, neighbor, or with anyone else, is that this is how we desire others to treat us. Since this is the case and since the renewed Christian heart wants to love, i.e. to treat others the way we want to be treated (Matthew 7:12), then we should want to be patient with others. We should think back to times as a child, for example, when adults were not patient with us and how that made us feel, and we should, motivated by Christlike love, desire more for our children. 
 
It is one thing to speak of why we should want to be patient. But there is also a second question we should ask and answer.
 
2. How Can We Be Patient?  
In Colossians 3:12 and Galatians 5:22 both texts, read in light of their preceding context, show us that ultimately patience comes through Jesus Christ, His new life He effects in us and this through the Holy Spirit He richly pours out on us. 
 
To flesh this out more clearly, we can say that we can be patient as we look to Jesus Christ…
 
a. As Savior. 
Through Jesus’ saving work He gives us bold access to receive mercy and find grace for help in our time of need (Heb. 4:16), and He does this by treating us gently as one who has been clothed in weakness (5:2), which leaves Him able to sympathize with our weakness (Heb. 4:15). Dane Ortlund, Gentle And Lowly, explains that Jesus does not throw up His hands at our sin, failures, and weaknesses. Instead, as the one who suffered and died for us that we might be forgiven and transformed, He continually leans in and helps us with forbearance to change. 
 
b. As Source. 
In the passages we just looked at it also becomes clear that Jesus Christ, as our High Priest, empowers us to live like Him (see 2 Cor. 3:18), that is to be patient as He is patient. 
 
c. As Standard.
We are being transformed into the same image as Jesus (2 Cor. 3:18), who is the ideal human (Heb. 2:5-8), and He exercises patient gentleness with us (Rom. 2:4; Col. 3:10, 12; Heb. 5:2). Therefore, we should desire and strive to be more like Him.
 
3. So, Be Patient. 
When we treat those around us with the goal of Christ’s glory and their joy (1 Cor. 10:26-31; 2 Cor. 1:24), when we treat them as we desire to be treated ourselves, when we remember that the anger of humans never produces the righteousness that God requires (James 1:20), then we want to exercise patience and gentleness with them, even if we must correct them (2 Tim. 2:24-26). We want to be patient and, as we depend upon the grace of our great God (2 Thes. 1:11-12; 3:16, 180, we will be patient. Yet, when we are not, we will remember that the blood of Jesus Christ, the one who was patient in our place and continues to be patient withy us, continually cleanses us of our sins. 
 
So, be patient for His glory and the joy of yourself and others!
 
Your Joyful Pastor, Aspiring To Be Patient,
 
Tom
 

Church Unseen Backup Team, please pray for:

1. That God would give open doors to tell people the gospel, that we would walk in wisdom toward those who are outside the church, and that our speech would always be gracious, seasoned with salt that we might know how to answer each person (Col. 4:3-6).
 
2. That our church members can continue steadfastly in prayer and be watchful in it with thanksgiving (Col. 4:2).
 
3. That God would work mightily through the preaching on Sunday mornings. May he bring revival to our church and community.
 
4. That God would produce much lasting fruit in the ministry of Gordon and Terri Thiessen.
 
5. For God to move through his Church to see the gospel go to the unreached peoples, that is, the one out of every three people in the world who have never heard the gospel, who have no Christian near them to share the gospel, and who have no church near them.
 
6. For God to work in your heart and prepare you for what is ahead.  You don’t need to have all the answers or know specifically how God will use you.  He simply calls you to follow wherever He might lead.  As you pray, be honest about your doubts, hesitations, and fears.  Ask Him to give you the strength to proceed and follow Him no matter what the cost.  In other words, place your faith in Him. (From the book, Multiply: Disciples Making Disciples, by Francis Chan, with Mark Beuving)
 
7. That God would work in us to continue to love one another earnestly and to serve each other with our spiritual gifts that God may be glorified (1 Peter 4:7-11).
 
8. May the preaching in our church remain faithful to Scripture and lead us to magnify Christ.
 


If you are not currently a member of a group and would like help finding one, please contact the office or a Bible Fellowship leader listed below:

 

Leader: Tim Birnie                          Study: Sermon Review
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 12
 
Leader: Rod Shepherd                   Study: How (Not) to Read the Bible
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC Library
 
Leader: Scott Pinkham                   Study: Habits of Grace
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 10
 
Leaders: Mark L. & Matt F.             Study: The Minor Prophets
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 11

Leader: Matthew K.                       Study: Strategoi Leadership Training
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC Sanctuary

Leader: Pastor Tom                       Study: Strategoi Leadership Training
Sundays, 6:30pm                           MEFC Fellowship Room
 

Pastor Tom is now sending out prayer requests for the Zambian Mission Project by email each Monday. If you are interested in receiving these, please let him know. 
 

Area churches are working together to offer a “paper pantry” to provide household goods that food banks and SNAP will not cover for those struggling with sudden unemployment in Lexington. Please bring your donations of the new, unopened, unexpired paper, feminine, household cleaning, and personal care products to MEFC and leave them at the collection site in the fellowship room and we will deliver them to Lexington for distribution. Cash donations are also appreciated, and may be made (clearly marked) to the office. Thank you!
 
VOTER REGISTRATION

One of the application points that comes out of our "Foundations" series in Genesis is to love people by shaping the public square in a way that people can thrive. The most basic way to do this is to vote. If you are not registered to vote, we have forms on the information table you can use to register. You can take the form to the courthouse or mail it to P.O. Box 339. You must register by October 16th.
Men are encouraged to join us at our new, regular ministry meeting held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 8:00am here at MEFC. We will eat breakfast together, hang out with other men, have a short discussion of a Bible passage or topic, and occasionally incorporate fun events. There is no cost for the breakfast, but a free will donation will be taken.  See you there!

 

JULY BIRTHDAYS

27 Evan Porter
Paityn Williams
28 Scott Pinkham
29 Charlie Bailey
Nate Bergen

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

2 Gary Spellman
Logan Foth
12 Isaac Reed
Lindsey Foth
Morley Kohtz
16 Ericka Heun
17 Colton Swedberg
Nate Gerry
20 Mel James
Ron Brewer
21 Nancy Larsen
24 Drew Craig
27 Lori Rowley
28 Ayleigh Porter
29 Garrett Williams

JULY ANNIVERSARIES

30 Chris and Heather Riggleman

AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES

2 Mark & Michala Petersen
3 Ken & Amanda McNeff
5 Garrett & April Williams
Miles & Jenna Steen
13 Paul & Michelle Mosley
17 Alan & Delores Farlin
Randy & Lori Myers
Steve & Anna Petersen
18 Dick & Sally Phillips
20 Scott & Lorie Pinkham
25 Larry & Carol Bill
29 Jerry & Marge Kershner
31 Tom & Karen Barnes
 

Monday/Wednesday/Thursday
9-11am

Need to reach Megan outside of her office hours? Please email admin@mindenefree.org or you may leave a message at 308-832-1574 and she will respond as soon as possible. Thank you!
 

If you are interested in providing cookies (store bought or homemade are both appreciated!) or helping serve coffee and cookies on Sunday mornings, please sign up HERE!
 

We thank you for your faithful support of the ministry of the Minden Evangelical Free Church. Please leave your offering in the box in the foyer, give via the QR code below, or mail it directly to:

 

Minden E-Free Church

1310 W. 1st Street

Minden, NE 68959

If you have any questions or concerns,
please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: mindenefree@gmail.com or 308-832-1574.

 
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Against Socialism And Communism, Part 2
 
 
In this article I cover the remaining eight biblical reasons to oppose Socialism and Communism and, at the same time to advocate for a biblical approach to government, work, and economics.
 
9. God’s design for government is for limited tasks, tasks that include preserving righteousness and justice, not to provide for needs of a person, nor to take from one person to give to another. Rom. 13:1-4
 
Related to #8 is this reason: God does not give to government the purpose of controlling production, distribution, work, problem solving, etc. He has ordained government to do just a few key tasks, according to Rom. 13:1-4: “For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. …do what is good, and you will receive his approval, for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer.” 
 
Socialism and Communism typically move in the direction of controlling their citizens so they conform to the purposes of the state and, as they do this, often turn upside down the stated purposes of the government. They often end up rewarding the law breaking and penalizing the law abiding. 
 
10. Creation of jobs and wealth. Prov. 16:26; 31:18
As businesses flourish, they tend to need more workers and both owners and workers are motivated to work and grow the business even more to provide for all employees. The result is not only providing goods and services, but also creating more wealth for people to flourish. God designed it to work this way to His glory (Gen. 1:26-28; Ps. 8). Just think of how the invention of the iPhone and its development over the past couple decades has created jobs and wealth, as well as opening up opportunities for all kinds of people throughout the world that they did not previously have.
 
Conversely, to disincentivize business owners and employees as Socialism and Communism tend toward, prohibits creating jobs and wealth. They also tend to disincentivize creativity and invention. 
 
11. It is a good and biblical goal to seek to have and preserve freedom for people to make decisions and to act in ways that they want, which is the heart of freedom. Exodus 20:3-7; 1 Sam. 16:7; Mat. 15:18-19; Philemon 14
True religion or faith emerges from the heart, includes believing and doing what a person truly wants to believe and do, and includes worship of the true God as revealed in Scripture. Though political freedom is not absolutely essential for such religion or faith, nevertheless, freedom brings a greater level of flourishing.  Since centralized governments (such as Socialism and Communism) tend toward the removal of freedom (they tend toward strong control), they oppose this good and biblical goal. 
 
12. We have no biblical examples of the approval of Socialism or Communism. Acts 2:45; 4:32-37; Acts 5:4
It has been common to point to the early Church in Acts 2:45 and 4:32-37 as examples of Socialism or Communism since many believers were selling land and other possessions to help those in need. However, Acts 5:4 makes it clear that all which was being given remained the property of the people who owned it before selling it and even once they sold it, they could determine how much of the earning to give to those in need. This is not Socialism or Communism. Instead, it is an example of the kind of generosity or safety net that can take place when people have flourished enough to have resources for their own families (1 Tim. 5:8) and for those in need (Eph. 4:28). 
 
13. The biblical approach to government, work, economics, production, and distribution does not in any way encourage greed or envy, but the opposite (Acts 2:45; 4:32-37; 20:35; 2 Cor. 8-9; 1 Timothy 6:6-19: et. al.).
Conversely the history of Socialism and Communism have had a tendency to encourage envy and bitterness, that is, covetousness, over the lack of equal outcomes and resources. These theories, therefore, encourage the breaking of the tenth commandment (“You shall not covet….”).
 
14. The New Testament, specifically 2 Thes. 3:6-10, prohibits one aspect of Socialism and Communism, that is, the reception of life’s provisions without it being tied to work. 
In verse six Paul addresses a problem that had been present in Thessalonica when Paul first visited there and when he wrote the first letter to them. Their conduct was disorderly, that is, it was idle, not given to work, and not ordered according to the Scriptural truth revealed to Paul and passed on to them:  “Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you position yourself away from every brother who is walking in disorderliness and not in accord with the tradition which they received from us.” 
 
Notice that Paul writes in the name (authority) of Jesus Christ. Paul was convinced this was what Jesus Christ taught and demanded in regard to the provision of life’s necessities. Life’s provisions were typically to come through one’s work, even though in dire situations they could temporarily come through charity. This opposed what many freedmen in the Greco-Roman world believed at this time, that work was beneath them. Yet, this was not to be so with followers of Jesus Christ. Paul even went on to say in verse ten: “For also when we were with you, this we were repeatedly commanding you: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.”
 
What Paul writes here is consistent with what is learned in Genesis 1:26-28; 2:15; and Psalm 8, namely that humans, created in the image of God, reflect God through their work, which is part of their dignity, helps them flourish, and helps others flourish. 
 
15. Given what we just discovered in 2 Thessalonians 3:6, we see that Jesus Christ, though a proponent for generous charity for those who are in need (Mat. 25:31-46), is just as much a proponent for work as the best means of provision.
Put another way, Jesus advocates a typical means of provision that comes through work, not through a Socialist or Communist approach. 
 
16. Given the above 15 reasons, a sixteenth follows: Love demands Christians oppose Socialism and Communism, and advocate for a biblical approach to work, government, production, and distribution. 
Love for God and for others demands that followers of Jesus Christ not only generously provide resources that meet the very essential needs people face (Mat. 25:31-46; Rom. 12:20; Titus 3:14), it also demands that we help people flourish through work that long term provides for their needs, the needs of their family, and for those who are in urgent need. Simply-put, love demands Christians oppose Socialism and Communism, and advocate for a biblical approach to work, government, production, and distribution. 
 
Your Joyful Pastor,
 
Tom
 

Church Unseen Backup Team, please pray for:

1. Sunday morning service, Sunday school, children's church, and Bible Fellowships, that the Spirit of God would work in hearts, that they would hear and respond to the Word of God they are taught. 
 
2. Fruitful ministry in our Unashamed Youth ministry on Wednesday night and our AWANA ministry.
 
3. Our church to be strong in the Lord and in the strength that comes from his might, to put on his armor, that we can stand against the schemes of the Devil. (Eph. 6:10-13)
 
4. Undertrained pastors throughout the world to receive more training. Pray especially for the ministry of Network Beyond and their training of pastors through International Training Institutes. Pray that God would enable this ministry to raise three million dollars that are needed to meet the ministry needs they have. Pray that God would use fruitfully any from our church in the future who would travel with Network Beyond to train pastors.  
 
5. Revival in our church and community.
 
6. Strong, Spirit-anointed, and fruitful private Word ministries (discipling and counseling).
 
7. May our church live and do ministry as a gospel centered church.  
 


If you are not currently a member of a group and would like help finding one, please contact the office or a Bible Fellowship leader listed below:

 

Leader: Tim Birnie                          Study: Sermon Review
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 12
 
Leader: Rod Shepherd                   Study: How (Not) to Read the Bible
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC Library
 
Leader: Scott Pinkham                   Study: Habits of Grace
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 10
 
Leaders: Mark L. & Matt F.             Study: The Minor Prophets
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 11

Leader: Matthew K.                       Study: Strategoi Leadership Training
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC Sanctuary

Leader: Pastor Tom                       Study: Strategoi Leadership Training
Sundays, 6:30pm                           MEFC Fellowship Room
 

Pastor Tom is now sending out prayer requests for the Zambian Mission Project by email each Monday. If you are interested in receiving these, please let him know. 
 

The Missions Committee invites you to join in a potluck on July 26 as we welcome Jeremiah and Jocelyn Marsden and their children to our services and are updated on their ministry with CRU. They will be sharing during the Bible Fellowship hour. Lunch will be at noon in the west wing. Please bring food to share. 

 

On July 19th we will begin a new sermon series: "Taste and See that the LORD is Good." This series is built upon the book Pastor Tom wrote last summer by the same title. If you would like to read the book along with the sermon series, we have copies available on the information table in the foyer. 
 

Area churches are working together to offer a “paper pantry” to provide household goods that food banks and SNAP will not cover for those struggling with sudden unemployment in Lexington. Please bring your donations of the new, unopened, unexpired paper, feminine, household cleaning, and personal care products to MEFC and leave them at the collection site in the fellowship room and we will deliver them to Lexington for distribution. Cash donations are also appreciated, and may be made (clearly marked) to the office. Thank you!
 

As we head into July, the staff at MEFC would like to encourage you to reach out to us before making plans to visit the church office. Due to travel, family & church obligations, etc...there may be times in the coming weeks that the church office will not be staffed during our regularly kept hours. Please call ahead at 308-830-1574 (leave a message if no answer), or send us an email at admin@mindenefree.org, and we will get back to you ASAP! Thank you!
 
VOTER REGISTRATION

One of the application points that comes out of our "Foundations" series in Genesis is to love people by shaping the public square in a way that people can thrive. The most basic way to do this is to vote. If you are not registered to vote, we have forms on the information table you can use to register. You can take the form to the courthouse or mail it to P.O. Box 339. You must register by October 16th.
Men are encouraged to join us at our new, regular ministry meeting held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 8:00am here at MEFC. We will eat breakfast together, hang out with other men, have a short discussion of a Bible passage or topic, and occasionally incorporate fun events. There is no cost for the breakfast, but a free will donation will be taken.  See you there!

 

JULY BIRTHDAYS

1 Melba Schoone
2 Heather Riggleman
6 Frank C. Kovacs
7 Everett Houchin
8 Amanda McNeff
Paul Steen
9 Teresa Weggans
11 Bowen Petersen
12 Marian Kujawski
13 Luxton Poore
17 Henry Favinger
19 Delores Farlin
Lucas Houchin
23 Brian Labenz
24 Rebekah Lundeen
Tom Barnes
25 Haylee Favinger
Sharon James
27 Evan Porter
Paityn Williams
28 Scott Pinkham
29 Charlie Bailey
Nate Bergen

JULY ANNIVERSARIES

1 Frank and Sharyn Kovacs
9 Mark and Rebekah Lundeen
Wayne and Lori Rowley
15 Steve and Jacque Stadler
16 Daniel and Shannon Ginn
18 Riley and Lauren Stadler
20 Bennett and Chelsey Petersen
30 Chris and Heather Riggleman

Monday/Wednesday/Thursday
9-11am

Need to reach Megan outside of her office hours? Please email admin@mindenefree.org or you may leave a message at 308-832-1574 and she will respond as soon as possible. Thank you!
 

If you are interested in providing cookies (store bought or homemade are both appreciated!) or helping serve coffee and cookies on Sunday mornings, please sign up HERE!
 

We thank you for your faithful support of the ministry of the Minden Evangelical Free Church. Please leave your offering in the box in the foyer, give via the QR code below, or mail it directly to:

 

Minden E-Free Church

1310 W. 1st Street

Minden, NE 68959

If you have any questions or concerns,
please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: mindenefree@gmail.com or 308-832-1574.

 
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Against Socialism And Communism, Part 2
 
 
In this article I cover the remaining eight biblical reasons to oppose Socialism and Communism and, at the same time to advocate for a biblical approach to government, work, and economics.
 
9. God’s design for government is for limited tasks, tasks that include preserving righteousness and justice, not to provide for needs of a person, nor to take from one person to give to another. Rom. 13:1-4
 
Related to #8 is this reason: God does not give to government the purpose of controlling production, distribution, work, problem solving, etc. He has ordained government to do just a few key tasks, according to Rom. 13:1-4: “For rulers are not a terror to good conduct, but to bad. …do what is good, and you will receive his approval, for he is God's servant for your good. But if you do wrong, be afraid, for he does not bear the sword in vain. For he is the servant of God, an avenger who carries out God's wrath on the wrongdoer.” 
 
Socialism and Communism typically move in the direction of controlling their citizens so they conform to the purposes of the state and, as they do this, often turn upside down the stated purposes of the government. They often end up rewarding the law breaking and penalizing the law abiding. 
 
10. Creation of jobs and wealth. Prov. 16:26; 31:18
As businesses flourish, they tend to need more workers and both owners and workers are motivated to work and grow the business even more to provide for all employees. The result is not only providing goods and services, but also creating more wealth for people to flourish. God designed it to work this way to His glory (Gen. 1:26-28; Ps. 8). Just think of how the invention of the iPhone and its development over the past couple decades has created jobs and wealth, as well as opening up opportunities for all kinds of people throughout the world that they did not previously have.
 
Conversely, to disincentivize business owners and employees as Socialism and Communism tend toward, prohibits creating jobs and wealth. They also tend to disincentivize creativity and invention. 
 
11. It is a good and biblical goal to seek to have and preserve freedom for people to make decisions and to act in ways that they want, which is the heart of freedom. Exodus 20:3-7; 1 Sam. 16:7; Mat. 15:18-19; Philemon 14
True religion or faith emerges from the heart, includes believing and doing what a person truly wants to believe and do, and includes worship of the true God as revealed in Scripture. Though political freedom is not absolutely essential for such religion or faith, nevertheless, freedom brings a greater level of flourishing.  Since centralized governments (such as Socialism and Communism) tend toward the removal of freedom (they tend toward strong control), they oppose this good and biblical goal. 
 
12. We have no biblical examples of the approval of Socialism or Communism. Acts 2:45; 4:32-37; Acts 5:4
It has been common to point to the early Church in Acts 2:45 and 4:32-37 as examples of Socialism or Communism since many believers were selling land and other possessions to help those in need. However, Acts 5:4 makes it clear that all which was being given remained the property of the people who owned it before selling it and even once they sold it, they could determine how much of the earning to give to those in need. This is not Socialism or Communism. Instead, it is an example of the kind of generosity or safety net that can take place when people have flourished enough to have resources for their own families (1 Tim. 5:8) and for those in need (Eph. 4:28). 
 
13. The biblical approach to government, work, economics, production, and distribution does not in any way encourage greed or envy, but the opposite (Acts 2:45; 4:32-37; 20:35; 2 Cor. 8-9; 1 Timothy 6:6-19: et. al.).
Conversely the history of Socialism and Communism have had a tendency to encourage envy and bitterness, that is, covetousness, over the lack of equal outcomes and resources. These theories, therefore, encourage the breaking of the tenth commandment (“You shall not covet….”).
 
14. The New Testament, specifically 2 Thes. 3:6-10, prohibits one aspect of Socialism and Communism, that is, the reception of life’s provisions without it being tied to work. 
In verse six Paul addresses a problem that had been present in Thessalonica when Paul first visited there and when he wrote the first letter to them. Their conduct was disorderly, that is, it was idle, not given to work, and not ordered according to the Scriptural truth revealed to Paul and passed on to them:  “Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you position yourself away from every brother who is walking in disorderliness and not in accord with the tradition which they received from us.” 
 
Notice that Paul writes in the name (authority) of Jesus Christ. Paul was convinced this was what Jesus Christ taught and demanded in regard to the provision of life’s necessities. Life’s provisions were typically to come through one’s work, even though in dire situations they could temporarily come through charity. This opposed what many freedmen in the Greco-Roman world believed at this time, that work was beneath them. Yet, this was not to be so with followers of Jesus Christ. Paul even went on to say in verse ten: “For also when we were with you, this we were repeatedly commanding you: If anyone is not willing to work, let him not eat.”
 
What Paul writes here is consistent with what is learned in Genesis 1:26-28; 2:15; and Psalm 8, namely that humans, created in the image of God, reflect God through their work, which is part of their dignity, helps them flourish, and helps others flourish. 
 
15. Given what we just discovered in 2 Thessalonians 3:6, we see that Jesus Christ, though a proponent for generous charity for those who are in need (Mat. 25:31-46), is just as much a proponent for work as the best means of provision.
Put another way, Jesus advocates a typical means of provision that comes through work, not through a Socialist or Communist approach. 
 
16. Given the above 15 reasons, a sixteenth follows: Love demands Christians oppose Socialism and Communism, and advocate for a biblical approach to work, government, production, and distribution. 
Love for God and for others demands that followers of Jesus Christ not only generously provide resources that meet the very essential needs people face (Mat. 25:31-46; Rom. 12:20; Titus 3:14), it also demands that we help people flourish through work that long term provides for their needs, the needs of their family, and for those who are in urgent need. Simply-put, love demands Christians oppose Socialism and Communism, and advocate for a biblical approach to work, government, production, and distribution. 
 
Your Joyful Pastor,
 
Tom
 

Church Unseen Backup Team, please pray for:

1. Sunday morning service, Sunday school, children's church, and Bible Fellowships, that the Spirit of God would work in hearts, that they would hear and respond to the Word of God they are taught. 
 
2. Fruitful ministry in our Unashamed Youth ministry on Wednesday night and our AWANA ministry.
 
3. Our church to be strong in the Lord and in the strength that comes from his might, to put on his armor, that we can stand against the schemes of the Devil. (Eph. 6:10-13)
 
4. Undertrained pastors throughout the world to receive more training. Pray especially for the ministry of Network Beyond and their training of pastors through International Training Institutes. Pray that God would enable this ministry to raise three million dollars that are needed to meet the ministry needs they have. Pray that God would use fruitfully any from our church in the future who would travel with Network Beyond to train pastors.  
 
5. Revival in our church and community.
 
6. Strong, Spirit-anointed, and fruitful private Word ministries (discipling and counseling).
 
7. May our church live and do ministry as a gospel centered church.  
 


If you are not currently a member of a group and would like help finding one, please contact the office or a Bible Fellowship leader listed below:

 

Leader: Tim Birnie                          Study: Sermon Review
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 12
 
Leader: Rod Shepherd                   Study: How (Not) to Read the Bible
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC Library
 
Leader: Scott Pinkham                   Study: Habits of Grace
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 10
 
Leaders: Mark L. & Matt F.             Study: The Minor Prophets
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC East Room 11

Leader: Matthew K.                       Study: Strategoi Leadership Training
Sundays, 11am                              MEFC Sanctuary

Leader: Pastor Tom                       Study: Strategoi Leadership Training
Sundays, 6:30pm                           MEFC Fellowship Room
 

Pastor Tom is now sending out prayer requests for the Zambian Mission Project by email each Monday. If you are interested in receiving these, please let him know. 
 

The Missions Committee invites you to join in a potluck on July 26 as we welcome Jeremiah and Jocelyn Marsden and their children to our services and are updated on their ministry with CRU. They will be sharing during the Bible Fellowship hour. Lunch will be at noon in the west wing. Please bring food to share. 

 

On July 19th we will begin a new sermon series: "Taste and See that the LORD is Good." This series is built upon the book Pastor Tom wrote last summer by the same title. If you would like to read the book along with the sermon series, we have copies available on the information table in the foyer. 
 

Area churches are working together to offer a “paper pantry” to provide household goods that food banks and SNAP will not cover for those struggling with sudden unemployment in Lexington. Please bring your donations of the new, unopened, unexpired paper, feminine, household cleaning, and personal care products to MEFC and leave them at the collection site in the fellowship room and we will deliver them to Lexington for distribution. Cash donations are also appreciated, and may be made (clearly marked) to the office. Thank you!
 

As we head into July, the staff at MEFC would like to encourage you to reach out to us before making plans to visit the church office. Due to travel, family & church obligations, etc...there may be times in the coming weeks that the church office will not be staffed during our regularly kept hours. Please call ahead at 308-830-1574 (leave a message if no answer), or send us an email at admin@mindenefree.org, and we will get back to you ASAP! Thank you!
 
VOTER REGISTRATION

One of the application points that comes out of our "Foundations" series in Genesis is to love people by shaping the public square in a way that people can thrive. The most basic way to do this is to vote. If you are not registered to vote, we have forms on the information table you can use to register. You can take the form to the courthouse or mail it to P.O. Box 339. You must register by October 16th.
Men are encouraged to join us at our new, regular ministry meeting held on the 2nd Saturday of each month at 8:00am here at MEFC. We will eat breakfast together, hang out with other men, have a short discussion of a Bible passage or topic, and occasionally incorporate fun events. There is no cost for the breakfast, but a free will donation will be taken.  See you there!

 

JULY BIRTHDAYS

1 Melba Schoone
2 Heather Riggleman
6 Frank C. Kovacs
7 Everett Houchin
8 Amanda McNeff
Paul Steen
9 Teresa Weggans
11 Bowen Petersen
12 Marian Kujawski
13 Luxton Poore
17 Henry Favinger
19 Delores Farlin
Lucas Houchin
23 Brian Labenz
24 Rebekah Lundeen
Tom Barnes
25 Haylee Favinger
Sharon James
27 Evan Porter
Paityn Williams
28 Scott Pinkham
29 Charlie Bailey
Nate Bergen

JULY ANNIVERSARIES

1 Frank and Sharyn Kovacs
9 Mark and Rebekah Lundeen
Wayne and Lori Rowley
15 Steve and Jacque Stadler
16 Daniel and Shannon Ginn
18 Riley and Lauren Stadler
20 Bennett and Chelsey Petersen
30 Chris and Heather Riggleman

Monday/Wednesday/Thursday
9-11am

Need to reach Megan outside of her office hours? Please email admin@mindenefree.org or you may leave a message at 308-832-1574 and she will respond as soon as possible. Thank you!
 

If you are interested in providing cookies (store bought or homemade are both appreciated!) or helping serve coffee and cookies on Sunday mornings, please sign up HERE!
 

We thank you for your faithful support of the ministry of the Minden Evangelical Free Church. Please leave your offering in the box in the foyer, give via the QR code below, or mail it directly to:

 

Minden E-Free Church

1310 W. 1st Street

Minden, NE 68959

If you have any questions or concerns,
please don't hesitate to reach out to us at: mindenefree@gmail.com or 308-832-1574.

 
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