Ruth: Faithful Living in a Hostile World - "Girl Meets Boy" Ruth 2:1-23
Ruth: Faithful LIVING in a HOSTILE World
"Girl Meets Boy"
(RUTH 2:1-23)
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The Levir and Gō'ēl - Schwab
Ruth the Moabitess - Schwab
The Consept of Hesed - Younger
Character Studies in Ruth- Evans
• Gleaning (Leviticus 19:9-10)
• The Kinsman Redeemer [la^g)] (Leviticus 25:25)
And It Just So Happened That One day . . . (2:1-3)
The sovereignty of God puts us in the right place at the right time.
• Boaz: A Man with a Reputation
• Ruth: A Woman with a Past
"Who Is That Girl In The Corner Of My Field?" (2:4-9)
God often makes abundant provision in surprising and unexpected ways.
• Boaz: A Man with a Plan
• Ruth: A Woman with a Work Ethic
“Why Have I Found Favor in Your Eyes” (2:10-16)
Consistent character results in respect, honor, and blessing.
• Boaz: A Man with Discernment
• Ruth: A Woman with Humility
“His Name is Boaz" (2:17-23)
God is always at work behind the scenes making provision and advancing His plan.
• Ruth: A Woman with Integrity
• Naomi: A Woman with Vision
God providentially protects and guides His chosen people
as they take initiative and seek to bless others.
Next Steps
• Both Ruth and Boaz have stellar reputations in the community. What is your reputation in the your community?
• The interaction of God's sovereignty and man's responsibility has been a point of contention for theologians for two millennia. How can both be true? Consider Philippians 2:12-13 as apart of your answer.
• Tell one person a story this week of when God was working behind the scenes in your life and you did not know it at the time.
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 - Proverbs 31:10-15
•. Tuesday - Proverbs 31:16-21
•. Wednesday - Proverbs 31:22-27
•. Thursday - Proverbs 31:28-29
•. Friday - Proverbs 31:30-31
Finances
Weekly Budget 31,390
Giving For 07/10 33,111
Giving For 07/17 27,726
YTD Budget. 94,169
YTD Giving. 71,037
OVER/UNDER (23,132)
Generations Campaign
Total Pledge 1,535,065
Received-to-date 1,648,465
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.
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.
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.