Golden Calves and Moses' Intercession

Class,

Isn't it great that we don't have to rely on a mortal man like Moses to intercede for us to God the Father, asking Him to spare us every time we set up a golden calf in our lives?  Instead, Jesus, God Himself, acts as our advocate to the Father every day, for big things and little things.  All we have to do is to pray in Jesus' name and He promises that it will be done.  Amazing and humbling, isn't it?

Thanks to Drew and MattM for a good SMBS today.  I thought Matt/Megan's last song was especially moving and relevant to today's lesson.

What a huge crowd, and the fact that there were so many babies in the class (of whom none were having screaming fits) was an even bigger blessing...

Only 2 more weeks of Exodus left, then we start on Corinthians.  (Yay, New Testament!)

Our 20-minute prayer meeting for Freedom Celebration evolved into an hour-long class prayer intercessory last Wednesday, and we could truly feel the Spirit there amongst us.  We're going to make it a monthly thing, so look for details to follow.


Announcements:

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Freedom Celebration the weekend of July 2-5th:

+ Friday 7/2: Girls Night Out - with comedienne Chonda Pierce (ticketed)

+ Saturday 7/3:   

  Morning - Family Fun Day & Car Show with inflatables, petting zoo, train rides, games, and prizes (free)

  Afternoon - Sports Clinic with Luke McCown and Colt McCoy (ticketed - boys completing 4th-12th grades)  

  Evening - Guys All-Sport Steak Dinner with Colt McCoy and Jay Lowder (ESPN) (ticketed)

+ Sunday 7/4: 

  AM - "I Love America" at morning service (free)

  PM - Mandisa performance (ticketed)

+Monday 7/5: PM - "I Love America" with Vietnam Veteran Recognition Event afterwards. (free)

Pastor David has encouraged all of us to attend and bring someone that does not go to our church.  

This can't be something you sit back and let others do; if you feel burdened about an acquaintance or friend but have trouble sharing with them, NOW IS YOUR CHANCE!  Evangelism is NOT one of my strong points, but this is a simple way to increase God's glory.  All you have to do is invite someone to a family day, comedy show, steak dinner, or concert.  

Angela and I have been convicted that we should purchase a table at both the guys' and girls' events, and we're going to try to fill them up.  

This is a huge opportunity to reach out to the community, and I pray that we don't let it go to waste!

BUY TICKETS HERE!      http://www.gabc.org/freedom

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We're planning to reschedule the class BBQ.  Date/time/place TBD.

Vacation Bible School June 7-10th.

Crosswalk Center Prayer Walk-Through / Open House next Sunday 5/30 at 6pm.

Men's Basketball League starts 6/7 through 7/29; signup by 5/31 at gabcrecreation.org

Men's Golf Tournaments 6/6 (Pine Dunes), 7/25 (Twin Lakes), and 8/22 (Garden Valley): 4 man scramble, $40 a man.  Contact me if interested.

Family Camping Trip May 28-31st.

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Have a wonderful week!
MattK