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July 18, 2025 | ||
Dear Church Family, Do you know how much God loves you? He has proven it over and over. John 3:16 reminds us that God gave us His Son because He loves us. Romans 5:8 tells us that Jesus’ death was a demonstration of God’s love. Even so, sometimes we forget that He really does love us. We know how sinful we are and undeserving of that great love. I was reading this morning in Isaiah 62 about God’s future restoration for Israel. While these words are specifically for them, they are an example of how He loves His own:
It’s amazing to me that it would say God “delights” in His people and would choose to compare His love for them with love a young man has, as he rejoices over his new bride. Maybe today you struggle to understand that kind of love. You know how unworthy you are of that love. Maybe you haven’t felt that kind of love from others, even believers. Today, remember that God loves you. Not only does He love you, but He longs to spend time with you. He delights over you. Will you choose to reciprocate that love? Will you accept His love for you? It starts with choosing to place your trust in Jesus. Do you know that you are a sinner and that your sin separates you from God? Do you believe that Jesus died on the cross to take your place and pay for your sin? Do you believe that God raised Him from the dead? Will you choose to accept that free gift and trust Him to save you?
What’s Happening at Gospel Life:Giving Update: Thank you for your continued faithful financial support of the church. Here are updated numbers for the first half of the year. YTD-2025(Jan-June): No Youth Group: We’re taking a break from regular Sunday evening youth group for the month of July. Worship at the Park: Everyone is invited to join us outside at Orah Brandt Park for a worship night on August 10th. This will be a special time of worship in song and we will also have food and drinks to share with the community. Please consider inviting a friend. If you would like to help, please talk to Brooke Kropf. We are looking for help with food/drinks, setup/takedown, and prayer. Hands of Hope Ministry: We have a ministry to help those in need in our church family. If you are interested in helping in this ministry or have a need for help, please sign up at the Welcome Table on Sunday. Life Groups: If you’re interested in joining a life group, we have several to choose from. You can check them out here: 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: Previous Worship Services: | ||
Do you know how much God loves you?
