November 24, 2019
Message Notes
November 24, 2019 | Teacher: Ken Wilson
WITNESSES:
The Spread of the Gospel in the Book of Acts
On to Jerusalem: The Community in Action
(Acts 21:1-16)
Resource - Offering and Receiving Wise Counsel
Resource - The Prominent Role of Women
Women in Ministry -
Prophets -
Prophecy -
The Will of God -
Seeking the Will of God and Prayer
Witnesses seek to know and obey God’s will
in the midst of community, surrounded by prayer.
(21:1-9)
Guidance: Effective witnesses embrace Christian community (21:1-4).
Prayer: Effective witnesses constantly pray for one another (21:5-9).
Hearing the Voice of God
Witnesses are discerning when determining the will of God
and obey regardless of the cost.
(21:10-16)
Prophecy: Effective witnesses listen to their community with discernment (21:10-12).
Calling: Effective witnesses obey the call of God in spite of suffering (21:13-16).
Lessons for Witnesses:
Witnesses, rooted in the community of God,
tenaciously pursue God’s calling regardless of the cost.
Next Steps
Determine to make your experience of community more meaningful.
Commit to obey God’s calling regardless of the cost.
This week’s Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
Monday - 1 Corinthians 12:1-31
Tuesday - 1 Corinthians 13:1-13
Wednesday - 1 Corinthians 14:1-19
Thursday - 1 Corinthians 14:20-40
Friday - Acts 21:17-26
Home Church Questions
• Read Acts 21:1-16.
• What was the main point of the message this week?
• Was there anything new, interesting, insightful, or even unclear from the message?
• What was your main takeaway from this week’s message?
• Why is it so hard to find life-giving Christian Community?
• When have you been surprised by the Christian Community you have found? What was that like?
• When have you not been able to find Christian Community? What was that like?
• They prayed on the beach. Why do you think this is mentioned?
• How do you know when you are hearing the guidance of the Lord clearly? How does Christian community fit into that process?
• How much suffering would you be willing to endure if you were pretty sure it was a result of following God’s will?
• How much suffering would you be willing to endure if you were absolutely sure it was a result of following God’s will?
AT FELLOWSHIP
Operation Christmas Child Collection - Today is THE last day to drop off
Operation Christmas Child shoeboxes.
Please bring your boxes to the church this afternoon so they can be processed and packed before being shipped to the collection center. Also, if you have yard signs, please turn those in ASAP!
On December 15, we will reveal the total number of shoeboxes
packed and processed, so you won’t want to miss it!
Parent’s Night Out | December 6 | 6-8:30 p.m.
Parents, don’t miss out on this annual event!! Enjoy a date night or just relax at home by yourself while we take care of your kids. Games, snacks, movies, and lots of fun! Open for all Fellowship Kids families, through 4th grade. Register at www.fellowshipconway.org/register.
Warming Station | January 12-18
We are once again ministering to Faulkner County’s homeless population in partnership with the Ministry Center. We do this by providing a meal every evening to serve, as well as have two women and two men spend the night with those who are taking shelter during the night. To register go to https://tinyurl.com/roda246.
Christmas boot drive
The Christmas Boot Drive needs your help with a gospel opportunity. This organization provides food, clothing, and Christmas gifts for children whose families find themselves in a tough spot. They raise funds, shop and wrap all the gifts but they need help delivering the gifts to the homes of those families on December 18th. If you are interested in helping with delivery please contact Michael at (501) 339-4222. If you are interested in other ways to help the Christmas Boot Drive such as sponsoring a family, shopping with us, or wrapping gifts contact Charlie Bates, 870-403-4305.
Angel Tree - Bethlehem House • Haven House • The Call • Christmas Boot Drive
Starting next Sunday, invest in our local community by grabbing an ornament off the Angel Tree in the Atrium. We are supporting four local ministries in their efforts to outfit beds for the homeless, provide gifts for families in need, and serving families that are fostering. Look for the Fellowship Angel Tree next Sunday!
Perspectives Kicks off January 20, 2020
Explore God’s heart for the world as you learn from engaging speakers on a variety of topics aimed to align your heart with His. Spend the semester seeing the story of redemption weaved through the entire Bible as the Creator pursues His creation. Sign-up and pay before December 31, 2019 and get $25 off. Perspectives will be hosted at The Summit Church Monday evenings from 6 pm - 9 pm beginning January 20th. For more information go to https://tinyurl.com/qn48os5.
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