February 18, 2024

Dear Church Family,

It’s hard to throw away food from the fridge, especially if it’s something you were really looking forward to eating. There is a point, though, where you know it would be harmful to eat and must toss it. Have you ever felt like that in life? Like your past your prime? The Psalmist in Psalm 71 was older in years and wrestled with this.

Psalm 71:9 (ESV)
Do not cast me off in the time of old age;
forsake me not when my strength is spent.

He had seen God’s faithfulness in his life; even before his birth. I love his reminder that human life begins at the moment of conception.

Psalm 71:5-6 (ESV)
For you, O Lord, are my hope,
my trust, O Lord, from my youth.
6 Upon you I have leaned from before my birth;
you are he who took me from my mother’s womb.
My praise is continually of you.

God has you here for a reason. He wants to use you to make His name great, whether your old or young. If you’re still around, He still wants to use you. This is the hope that the Psalmist clings to. He has always sought to use his life to praise God and his hope, even in old age, is that God would use him to reach the next generation for the Lord

Psalm 71:18 (ESV)
So even to old age and gray hairs,
O God, do not forsake me,
until I proclaim your might to another generation,
your power to all those to come.

How can you use your voice to proclaim God’s might to another generation? His power to all those to come?

What’s Happening at Gospel Life:

Youth Group: Join us this Sunday, February 18th, from 5-7 pm at the Bronleewes’ house. We’ll have dinner, games, worship, and continue our Bible study through the Book of Joshua.

Prayer Night: We’re rescheduling our next prayer night to February 27th at 7 pm at the Kropfs’ house. We have the privilege of bringing our needs before the Lord and praising Him for who He is and what He has done for us.

Communion: We will be celebrating the Lord’s Supper as part of our Sunday morning service on Sunday, March 3rd. Through the ordinance of communion, we remember the sacrifice Jesus made to save us from our sins.

Calling all GLBC Ladies: Come and join the Women’s Ministries Team for a focus group gathering on Friday, March 8th at 7:00 pm. Bring your thoughts, suggestions, and ideas for service projects, activities, learning opportunities, etc., and help us formulate what our focus points should be for Women’s Ministries at GLBC. We would love your input, so sign up at the Welcome Table or talk to Jane Jandayan, Angie Point, or Deb Mueller. There will be snacks and chocolate to share!

Elder Training: The next elder training will be Tuesday, March 12 at 7 pm at the Bronleewes’ house. We’ll continue our study in 1 Timothy 3. Please contact Pastor Dave if you have any questions or need a copy of the homework.

Ministry Opportunities: Are you interested in serving in the Audio/Video ministry? Each Sunday we are blessed with volunteers who run slides, sound, and camera. If you have experience or would like to learn, please contact Pastor Dave.

Life Groups: If you would like to grow in your relationship with the Lord and other believers, please consider joining a Life Group. We have groups for men, women, and youth. You can check them out here:
https://gospellifebiblechurch.churchcenter.com/groups/small-groups?enrollment=open_signup%2Crequest_to_join&filter=enrollment

Request Prayer: It’s important for us to be praying for each other as a church! If you ever need prayer, we would love to come alongside you. You can always turn in a prayer request on Sundays using the Connection Card, but you can also submit a prayer request online at any time:  https://gospellifebiblechurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/368653

This Coming Sunday:
A Desperate Prayer for Deliverance – Join us this Sunday as we continue our series Keep on Praying. We’ll look at Hezekiah’s prayer in 2 Kings 19, as he comes to Lord when faced with a huge problem.

Watch Previous Worship Services
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW5IMNeRoI99I-QNoGMnuWDy6Y5svTt_c

Gospel Life Bible Church • 208-505-8974 • daveb@gospellifebc.com • 1123 12th Ave Rd. No. 286 Nampa, Idaho 83686