Ruth: Faithful Living in a Hostile World "A Series of Unfortunate and Fortunate Events" Ruth 1:1-22
Ruth: Faithful LIVING in a HOSTILE World
"A Series of Unfortunate and Fortunate Events"
(RUTH 1:1-22)
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Ruth Chart - Ken Wilson
Ruth: God at Work behind the Scenes - Danny Hays
Introduction to Ruth - Ken Way
A Sweet and Bitter Providence - John Piper
Ruth Chapter 1 Applications - John piper
Ruth Theological Themes - Ketherine Sakenfeld
Dark Days and Darker Days (1:1-5)
It is not unusual for God's people to encounter difficult times.
A Light at the End of the Tunnel (1:6-13)
Changing circumstances provides believers with important choices.
A Crucial Choice is Made (1:14-18)
The choice to be faithful in a relationship
can have far-reaching significance.
You Can Call Me "Mara" (1:19-22)
Your view of God effects your view of the world.
God is sovereign but He is also good.
In the midst of hardship and difficulty
our choices and view of God have an impact on our future.
Next Steps
• Write out your view of God's involvement in your life. What attributes are central to how you view Him?
• If you could replace your given name with a name that reflected how God has been involved in your life what would that name be? Be a little more thoughtful and creative then, "Blessed".
• In what way has God used dark days to help you grow and advance His purposes in your life?
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 - Ruth 1
•. Tuesday - Ruth 2
•. Wednesday - Ruth 3
•. Thursday - Ruth 4
•. Friday - Acts 7:1-53
Finances
Weekly Budget 31,390
Giving For 07/03 10,200
Giving For 07/10 33,111
YTD Budget 62,779
YTD Giving 43,311
OVER/UNDER (19,468)
Generations Campaign
Total Pledge 1,535,065
Received-to-date 1,648,240
Fellowship Women’s Recipe Swap Party
Join us Sunday, August 14, 5:30 p.m. for a potluck.
Bring a dish to share, meet other ladies, taste some great food, and leave with a book of new recipes!
Email your recipe to Spicerl@conwayschools.info before August 11.
New to Fellowship?
We are so glad that you joined the Fellowship Family to worship this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift.
Serving in the youth Ministry
Our student ministry is in need of adults interested in being a small group leader this school year! The role involves building relationships with a small group of students based on grade and gender, and being available Wednesday nights throughout the school year. Reach out to our Student Pastor, Alan Putnam, for more information. aputnam@fellowshipconway.org or 501-505-6087.
Griefshare | August 20 - November 19
GriefShare is a support group that meets weekly here at Fellowship Saturdays, 10-12 Noon. You’ll find it to be a warm, caring environment and will come to see your group as an “oasis” on your long journey through grief. The 12-week class is $20 and will be from August 20-November 19. For more information contact Joe and Mary Garner at 469-556-8962, or register at fellowshipconway.org/register.
Come experience Downline this fall!
Do you want to be better equipped in God’s Word? For nine months, people from different Conway churches will gather at Fellowship to walk through the Bible from Genesis to Revelation and be further equipped as disciple-makers in our churches, homes, and communities. If you are interested in learning more about being a part of the Downline Institute that will kick off in August, email Chris Kear at chris@downlineconway.com. Apply at downlineconway.com/apply.
Save the Date!
The Women’s Ministry will be spending a weekend together at Shepherd of the Ozarks, September 23-25. Plan now to attend. We are striving to build close connections among the women at Fellowship and this is a great springboard to relationships. We know it is difficult to get away for an entire weekend, which is why we wanted to give you the dates now. Join us! Details coming soon.
Ruth Chart - Ken Wilson