Solid Foundation 103 – Know Me: The Word — Sermon Video

Acts 2:42-47 New International Version (NIV)

The Fellowship of the Believers

42 They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer. 43 Everyone was filled with awe at the many wonders and signs performed by the apostles. 44 All the believers were together and had everything in common. 45 They sold property and possessions to give to anyone who had need. 46 Every day they continued to meet together in the temple courts. They broke bread in their homes and ate together with glad and sincere hearts, 47 praising God and enjoying the favor of all the people. And the Lord added to their number daily those who were being saved.

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Key Idea:

A strong foundation makes a strong house.

—If we are to be a church built on the foundation of Jesus Christ…
—And we are motivated by God’s mission for us to ‘Gather and Go”, then…

The Bible needs to be central and authoritative as we follow God’s will for us

Why the Bible?

1) It is our GPS.
Psalm 119:105, 119:130

2) It is our back-up alarm.
Hebrews 4:12, Psalm 119:9-11, 2 Timothy 3:16-17

3) It is always true.
Isaiah 40:8

4) It is God Himself.
2 Timothy 3:16, John 1:1

Daily Prayer Request – Tuesday, February 6, 2018

Consider fasting in a broader context than just food. The discipline of saying NO for a short time to something we cling to makes saying NO to other things easier. Think of coffee, chocolate, TV, computers, I-Phones. If you have never fasted before, try a 12 hour fast initially. Spend a moment or two in prayer each time the craving pulls. Although it is ideally a private decision between you and God, challenging one or two others to team up with you for the same time period can be helpful.

Daily Prayer Request – Monday, February 5, 2018

Pray for the courage to consider fasting.

“Even now,” declares the Lord, “return to me with all your heart, with fasting and weeping and mourning. Rend your heart and not your garments. Return to the Lord your God, for he is gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in love, and he relents from sending calamity.” —Joel 2:12-13

Bulletin – February 4, 2018

Prayer is still happening! Plan to join in every Sunday morning before the service at 9:30 a.m. at the front of the sanctuary.

As of next week, our office hours are Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. If you have information that needs to be included in our bulletin, please have that to the church office no later than Thursday at 3:00 p.m.

HMC EVENTS

Our Jr and Sr Youth are gearing up for Snow Camp (February 9-11). Permission forms are on the reception desk in the foyer, or online under our EVENTS tab – registration deadline is today.

Young at Heart will gather on Thursday, February 8 at 11:00 a.m. with special guest speaker, Pastor Dave. Tickets for the hot luncheon are available in the foyer for $16.

Our next Building Connections time will be a Cupcake Sunday on February 18. Plan to bring along a plate of cupcakes to share and let’s gather after the service to celebrate and thank all those who have given so much of their time and energy to the ministries of the church.

PRAYER REQUESTS

Our Condolences to Dave and Marjorie Danton on the passing of Dave’s mother last Monday. Please pray for the family as they mourn their loss.

Our condolences to the family and friends of Helen Boyington, who went home to be with Jesus on January 24.

Please pray for Emmett Willms, great-grandson of Frank and Anna Ewald. Three-year-old Emmett suffers from Spinal Muscular Atrophy and is now fighting the RSV virus which causes major difficulty breathing. Pray for Emmett, his parents, Josh and Alisha, and for the doctors at BC Sick Kids Hospital.

Please pray for those in our congregation who are dealing with various illnesses and health concerns. Pray for peace and healing as they face these things.

OPPORTUNITIES TO SERVE

Mom’s and Tot’s is looking for another volunteer to hang out with the children while the mother’s meet each Wednesday morning at 9:30 a.m. If you’re interested, but not yet certified, don’t let that stop you! Let us know, and we can get you step up.

Coffee with Pastor Dave! We are changing up our bulletin formatting to allow for larger font.This means we will be using larger paper and returning to a folded bulletin. If you’re free on Friday’s at 1:00 p.m., Pastor Dave will be brewing up a pot of coffee and folding bulletin’s in the Admin Centre—he would love if you’d come and join him!

Missions Opportunity Have you ever considered joining a volunteer missions team? Sue McDougall is taking a team to Peru, April 27-May 7, 2018. See the poster by the missions board in the foyer or talk to Sue for more details.

We are in search of a small office fridge and new microwave to bless our staff team. If you’re able or interested in donating one of these items, please contact the church office.

SAVE THE DATE

You’re invited to a Couples Retreat, April 13-14 at the Horseshoe Resort. Set aside the weekend and stay tuned for more details!

Daily Prayer Request – Friday, February 2, 2018

Pray for a deep love for Hanover Missionary Church. Ask God to help us always strive for His best for the church. Ask Him to help us be unifying forces. Ask Him to help us be encouragers.

I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with loving kindness.
I will build you up again and you will be rebuilt, O Virgin Israel.
Again you will take up your tambourines and go out to dance with the joyful. —Jeremiah 31:3

Daily Prayer Request – Thursday, February 1, 2018

Pray for our Missionaries on Canadian soil. Pray that their ministry would be recognized as valid and vital. Pray for sensitivity to the people they are working among. Pray for understanding and compassion for the reasons they are regarded with suspicion. Pray for patience for the long, slow process of building trust. Pray for integrity in day to day living.