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October 17, 2025 | ||
Dear Church Family, Have you ever become distracted? One time, I went to the grocery store to pick up an item, then noticed several other things we needed. I ended up going home with other things, but not the one thing I went for! Distractions can keep us from important things. In Nehemiah 6, all of the breaches in the wall have been filled in, with only the doors for the gates remaining. The enemies of Israel aren’t thrilled about this, and try to set up a meeting with Nehemiah, intending to harm him. I love Nehemiah’s response!
Nehemiah refused to become distracted from the good work God called him to do. This makes me ask myself two questions. First, “What good works does God have for me?” We know that God has prepared good works for us (Eph. 2:10). If we’re to walk in them, we need to identify and commit to faithfully accomplish them. What has God called you to? Are you faithfully doing the right things? Second, “Is there anything distracting me from that good work?” Distractions can come in nefarious forms, like the one from Sanballat and Geshem, or they can be seemingly innocent. Sometimes even good things can distract us from the better thing. Is there anything distracting you from the good works God has for you? How can you get back on track? Let’s be like Nehemiah and be faithful to God’s calling on our lives, sticking to the right things and avoiding the distractions around us. Let us say, “I am doing a great work and I cannot come down. Why should the work stop while I leave it and come down to you?” –Pastor Davr ————————————————————————————————— What’s Happening at Gospel Life:Youth Group: All youth are invited this Sunday, October 19th, from 5-7 pm, to the Bronleewes’ house. We’ll have dinner, games, worship, and continue our study, “James: Faith Lived Out.” Youth Night at the Farmstead: All youth are invited to join us at Lowe Family Farmstead (2500 S Eagle Rd, Kuna, ID 83634) 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. Outreach at the Bronleewes’ House: Join us on October 31st from 5:30 – 8 pm at the Bronleewes’ house for an outreach to their neighbors. We will be handing out Gospel bracelets, candy, apple cider, hot cocoa, and chili to people in the neighborhood. If you would be willing to come serve or donate candy or food, it will be really appreciated. You can sign up to donate items here: Men’s Hike in Cascade: Guys, it’s almost time again for our annual fall hike. Here’s the plan so far. Your input is welcome. When: Sat., Nov. 1; 8 am – 5 pm Where: Blue Lake, Cascade Dress: coats, gloves, hiking shoes/boots Transportation & fellowship: Meet at Pastor Dave’s house at 8 am to carpool; back to cars by 5 or 5:30 pm Hike: 1.7 miles, elevation change – approx. 400 feet (~2 hrs including rest time) Food & fellowship: Bring snacks to share; late lunch after the hike – burgers (probably) or pizza (less likely), graciously provided by the Drury family (~1 hr) Topic: “God’s driving passion – Am I on board?” We as believers enjoy tremendous blessings in Christ. But are we blessed just to be blessed? We’re going to talk about God’s passion for His glory in the nations and consider how we can join Him in His work. The hike to Blue Lake from the Blue Lake trailhead near Cascade, Idaho is not mostly flat; it is a short but steep and rocky hike. While the descent to the lake is relatively easy, the return journey involves a significant climb back up, and the trail is described as rugged and uneven with a gradual decline in the middle.
Life Groups: If you’re interested in joining a life group, we have several to choose from. You can check them out here: https://gospellifebiblechurch.churchcenter.com/groups/small-groups 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: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW5IMNeRoI99I-QNoGMnuWDy6Y5svTt_c | ||
Are you faithfully doing what God has called you to do?
