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August 1, 2025 | ||
Dear Church Family, Have you ever been so embarrassed that you blushed? This is a normal reaction when we find ourselves in an awkward situation. We’ve either done, said, heard, or seen something we shouldn’t have in front of someone else. What wouldn’t be normal, is if we didn’t blush, or at least feel like blushing, in that situation. That’s the situation Judah finds itself in Isaiah 6. I was reading this chapter this morning and verse 15 stuck out to me.
This chapter is about the upcoming judgment upon Jerusalem for the peoples’ continued sin against the Lord. He would soon send the Babylonians to take them away to captivity. It wasn’t because the Lord couldn’t protect them, but because they refused, again and again, to repent of their sins. They had hardened their hearts and refused to listen. One hallmark sign of a hardened heart is a lack of shame over sin. The people had sinned in horrible ways against the Lord, but were not ashamed at all. In fact, they did not know how to blush. This is an extreme place we never want to get! Not only are we entrenched in gross sin, but we are so desensitized to it that we aren’t even embarrassed by it. Is there any bit of that in you today? There are certain sins that we can allow into our lives and eventually become deadened to how disgusting and grotesque they truly are. We do not know how to blush. For you, maybe it’s sin in general, or maybe it’s a very specific sin that you have grown accustomed to. It’s bad place to be, but the good news is you don’t have to stay there.
What’s Happening at Gospel Life:Worship at the Park: Everyone is invited to join us outside at Orah Brandt Park (7999 Cherry Ln, Nampa, ID 83687) 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. We will be at the park on August 8th at 7 pm to pray and pass out cards. We’d love to have you come join us. Elder Training: Our next Elder Training is Tuesday, August 12th at 7 pm at the Bronleewes’ house. We’re starting the book of 2 Timothy, so please read through it before our meeting. Please contact Pastor Dave if you have any questions or need a copy of the homework. Communion: We will be celebrating the Lord’s Supper as part of our Sunday morning service on Sunday, August 17th. Through the ordinance of communion, we remember the sacrifice Jesus made to save us from our sins. No Youth Group: We’re taking a break from regular Sunday evening youth group. Youth group will start back on August 17th. We’re looking forward to seeing you! 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: | ||
‘return to Me with all your heart’
