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DO I HAVE A WITNESS? By Stan Helton

Several times in his letters,
Paul will give a personal re-
flection or testimony (as he
does in Ephesians 3:1-13).
There are several aims for why
Paul would use a personal tes-
timony.
First, it bridges the gap be-
tween Paul and his readers. In
effect, Paul not only invites
the readers to participate in his
story but his story also serves
as an exemplar of how God’s
story frames our individual
stories. Simply, God did this in
my life; he can also do it in
yours.
Second, by showing that God
is actively involved in his life,
it become more real. This is
not just theory (though, in the
Ephesians reading there is
When the chips are down is
where the “theory,” or more
accurately the “theology” part
c o m e s i n . G o d
has already acted; what that
means is not yet fully clear. In
this text, Paul believes that
what God put into motion in
the past was becoming a real-
ity in Paul’s ministry.
Those formerly excluded from
God’s people are now invited
in. The big story in Paul’s tes-
timony is that God was using
him to announce that non-Jews
(Gentiles) are now co-
heirs, members of the same
body, and sharers in God’s
promise (Eph. 3:6).
Paul has a testimony because
his ministry is to announce this
move of God. Paul under-
3:9) but future ages (see Eph ASSEMBLY TIMES
2:7). What God is up to is cos-
mic, universal and eternal— Sunday Morning:
not just personal and individ- 10:03am Class
ual.
11:03am
Yet, God has called the
church, the people of God, to Full Family Fellowship
be the instrument through Thursday Evening:
whom God will announce his Alternating Thursdays
wisdom (Eph 3:10). This not 7:00pm
merely evangelism, either,
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plenty of that). What God has stands that through him God is through faith in him even ___
done is actualized in the life of setting something big in mo- when the circumstances
a real person such a Paul. tion—the implication of which around us suggest otherwise. LEADERSHIP
Finally, Paul will use testi- were not yet visible. When we do this, we too have
mony to give context to what This “not yet” part of God’s a testimony. Elders:
might be an embarrassment in plan is bigger than we usually Can I have a witness? Cameron Husband
Paul’s story (see Eph 3:13). think or teach. It involves not Harold Floyd
Paul is in prison; he is suffer- just history (see “ages” in Eph S.N. Helton Dale King
ing. This does not Jim Sedor
square well with resur-
rection power that Paul Minister:
had so confidently an- Rolland Bouchard
nounced earlier (see
Eph 1:19-20; 2:4-6).

THE LATEST NEWS AND UPDATES Activities for Assembly

THRIFT STORE DAYS
We will be working the thrift store
November 30 & December 2
December 28 & 30
POTLUCK REQUEST
We want to thank you all for your generous dona-
tions to our potluck lunches. Because of known
allergies within our congregation we ask that you
do not bring any items containing pork. Thanks!
HOMEMAKERS CIRCLE!
Nov13th - Trip to Yorkton
or Nov 5th Ladies Seminar
Dec 7th - Ladies Christmas Dinner
Jan 14th - Spa Night
Feb 8th - Cake Decorating
Mar 19th - Ladies Day / Theme Supper
April 8/9th - Mini Retreat
May 24th - Kennedy Memorial Gardens
June 14th - Tea House, Fairlight
COMMITMENT SUNDAY
There will be a congregational meeting TODAY.
November 7, 2010
Please plan to be a part of the meeting as it will be
both directional and encouraging. Mark Your cal- Welcome and Announcements
endars today.
Offering
BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
During our potluck lunch Today we will be celebrat- Children’s Time
ing Nora Singleton’s 90th
Birthday. Holy, Holy, Holy
IN HIS STEPS Beautiful Prayer
John McMillan is teaching our adult Bible class for
November using the book “In His Steps”. Please Sweet Hour of Prayer
read the book and be prepared for the series.
Communion
OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD
For information on how you can contribute this Take My Life and Let it be.
year, talk to Pam.
Message
REMEMBRANCE DAY SERVICE
There will be a remembrance day service out at Be With Me Lord
the monument by the baseball diamond on Thurs-
day this week. We will also be hosting the lunch- Caring and Sharing
eon. Please see the signup sheet to find out how
you can contribute. Thanks.
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THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER...
 All of those walking through grief.
 Arnold Lawrence
 Marie McMillan
 Verna Reed
 Lanny Lawrence—is home from Hospital after
open heart surgery.
 Bernard and Alicia Krogsgaard - Missionaries in
Mexico
 Joe Fox—recovery from surgery.
 Verna’s Sister Linda was in a car accident is recov-
ering
 Chris Cornforth—continued health concerns.
 Joe Cornforth, continued emotional and health
issues.
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1 O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. 2 You know
when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar. 3 You
discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my
ways. 4 Before a word is on my tongue you know it completely, O
LORD. 5 You hem me in--behind and before; you have laid your hand
upon me. 6 Such knowledge is too wonderful for me, too lofty for me to
attain. 7 Where can I go from your Spirit? Where can I flee from your
presence? 8 If I go up to the heavens, you are there; if I make my
bed in the depths, you are there. 9 If I rise on the wings of the dawn, if I
settle on the far side of the sea, 10 even there your hand will guide
me, your right hand will hold me fast. 11 If I say, "Surely the darkness
will hide me and the light become night around me," 12 even the dark-
ness will not be dark to you; the night will shine like the day, for dark-
ness is as light to you. 13 For you created my inmost being; you knit
me together in my mother's womb. 14 I praise you because I am fear-
fully and wonderfully made; your works are wonderful, I know that full
well. Psalm 139

 Catherine Taylor– seeing continued success and

healing after her surgery.

 Rolland’s Grandmother is recovering well from

surgery after being diagnosed with cancer.

 Nancy Martinson—(Heather Kings Sister-in-law)

Pray for success in cancer treatments.

 Candy Wise—undergoing another surgery for an

aneurism. Pray for success.

 Tammy Palmer—still struggling with health. Pray

that God will heal her. She also thanks you for
your continued prayers
463 days
 James and Shelly, Congratulations on the birth of
your new baby girl Jamie!

 Neil Palmer—Verna’s Cousin recovering from five

bypass surgery

 Pam’s Uncle, John Dyck had open hear surgery.

 Pam’s cousin Julie’s husband passed away from

cancer leaving behind 2 young sons and a widow.

 Cody—ranked number 1 in bull riding. Pray for

his safety and rejoice with him on his victories.
 Joe’s brother Dan was in a roll over with his
tanker truck. He sustained some neck and back
injuries and will be out of work for a while.
 Krista Dolphin’s arm is broken, pray for a speedy
recovery.
Thank you for your prayers. Please know that this
list is not prioritized, every thing on this list de-
serves full attention. Please be sure to pray for each
of these requests daily.
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