Week of July 17th, 2005

MATT at the Riot
God has chosen us, not the other way around. But that doesn't mean we don't choose Him. We have to choose Him all through out our day. We have many decisions that can reflect our closeness to Him. Romans 9 says these words,

"30Well then, what shall we say about these things? Just this: The Gentiles have been made right with God by faith, even though they were not seeking him. 31But the Jews, who tried so hard to get right with God by keeping the law, never succeeded.

We need to always remember that each decision we make is an example of our faith--our choice lived out. Not because we are keeping the law but because we understand just a tiny part of the gift God has given us.

Requests:
1. Pray for the students that have walked away from God...They have picked up other idols: drugs, sex, bad role models and have put God up on their shelf.

2. Pray for the incoming 6th graders. Pray that we can have an effective ministry to them as the become part of the group.

3. Pray for new leaders to replace our college bound helpers. More female help is needed.

4. Pray as we make our final preperation for summer camp. We have 28 students signed up and ready to go. The dates are August 1-6.

5. Pray for patience as we begin the building project. We loose 225 sq. ft. of our classroom this next week. Should not be to big of a deal.