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October 3, 2025 | ||
Dear Church Family, Wouldn’t it be amazing to have God’s good hand on your life? I started reading through Ezra in my quiet times. The books starts with a group sent back to Jerusalem from exile to rebuild the temple. In chapter seven, Ezra is sent back in a second wave to lead the people to repentance. We’re told three times in this chapter, that God’s hand was on Ezra.
God makes it very clear that His hand was on Ezra. How do we receive that same blessing? While God gets to choose how He blesses and uses each one of us, there are certain things that He is looking for in each of us. We see two of these these explained in Ezra 7:10 and 8:22. Ezra 7:10 (ESV) Verse 10 explains that God’s hand was upon him because he chose to: 1) study God’s Word, 2) obey God’s Word, 3) teach others to do the same. God will bless any effort to know and apply Scripture to our lives. Jesus reminds us of this in John 13:18 (ESV), “If you know these things, blessed are you if you do them.” Are you in the Word? Have you been applying the things you’ve learned? Is there anyone you’ve given His truth to? Ezra 8:21-23 (ESV) Ezra fasts and prays for God to keep him safe, because he had already told King Artaxerxes that God’s hand was on them. In his explanation, he says that “The hand of our God is for good on all who seek him.” If we want His hand on us, we need to seek Him first. Ezra does this as he fasts and prays and truly seeks God, and God listens to his prayer. Do you understand that you need His hand on you? Are you truly seeking Him? Are you humbly coming to Him with your needs? –Pastor Dave —————————————————————————————What’s Happening at Gospel Life: Youth Group: All youth are invited this Sunday, October 5th, from 5-7 pm, to the Bronleewes’ house. We’ll have dinner, games, worship, and continue our study, “James: Faith Lived Out.” Elder Nominations: This is the last Sunday to nominate elders, so please read over 1 Timothy 3:1-7 and Titus 1:5-9, and consider up to two men to nominate that fit these qualifications. Slips will be available on Sunday and you can place them in the giving box. Please continue to pray for God’s direction through this process. Elder Training: Our next Elder Training is Tuesday, October 7th at 7 pm at the Bronleewes’ house. We’ll continue to study 2 Timothy 1. Please contact Pastor Dave if you have any questions or need a copy of the homework. Tim & Carol Imbrock Retiring from MAF: Many of you know Tim and Carol, who have served many years with Mission Aviation Fellowship. They are retiring and invited anyone interested to join them in celebration on October 8th at 3 pm at the MAF Chapel (112 N Pilatus Ln. Nampa, ID). Opportunities to Serve: We’re looking for help with the welcome ministry. If you have a welcoming heart and would like to serve as a greeter or at the welcome table, please contact Michelle McEnulty. Youth Night at the Farmstead: All youth are invited to join us at Lowe Family Farmstead in Kuna on Tuesday, October 21st. We will meet at 6 pm and students need to be picked up by 9 pm. Bring $12 to get in, plus any money you need for food and games. Upcoming Event: Outreach at the Bronleewes’ House (Oct. 31st) 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: This Coming Sunday: Previous Worship Services: | ||
God will bless any effort to know and apply scripture to our lives
