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I can answer that question in only

one sentence. Well, its not really

my answer. I find it in the

Apostle Pauls Letter to the

Ephesians. However, the

sentence is a long one as it

begins in 1:3 and goes

through v. 14. Most English

translations will break this

into smaller sentences since

English does not bear the

weight of the original well.

Not only is this a very com-

plex sentence, the content is

some of the richest in the

entire Bible. The text (1:3-15)

takes the form of a synagogue

blessing. Paul begins this letter

with a call to worship that blesses

God for blessing us with all spiri-

tual blessings.

In what follows some of those

blessing are enumerated with

potent verbs: God chose us (v. 4);

he predestined us (v. 5); and he

freely gave or bestowed his grace

on us (v. 6) because of Jesus.

But more so, he chose us with

particular outcomes in mind: he

chose us to be holy and blameless

and he predestined us to be

adopted as his children. In other

words, God has called us into a

certain kind of life, a different way

of living, that is, to live like God

would live.

Paul further describes in 1:7-11

what it means to have Gods grace

poured on us. Thus we have what

the Bible calls redemption. This

means that the world no longer

has a claim on us, God has

bought us back so we now be-

long to him to live out his pur-

pose.

Furthermore, we now know that

our sins, faults, and trespasses are

forgiven because of Gods rich

grace. Yet, Paul pushes us beyond

an individualistic reading of the

text; he forces us beyond the ca-

pacity of human imagination. As

believers in Jesus, we now have

an inside track on what God

is up to. Gods plan includes

the entire universe, not just

individual humans. It in-

volves pulling the broken

universe (whether in heaven

or earth) back together

again (see v. 10). Paul is in-

sistent that it is because of

Jesus that all of this is possi-

ble.

Thus, in this context of Gods

cosmic plan, we are heirs

invited to participate in reclaiming

the world for all that is good and

right. We can be sure we are heirs

because God has given us the

symbol of the future. The Holy

Spirit seals us or marks us as

heirs, as those who belong espe-

cially to God.

While this passage is a long and

winding text, the point is simple:

God had a plan, Jesus made it

possible, and the Holy Spirit guar-

antees it . . . and . . . as believers

in Jesus we are not only a part of

Gods mission but participants in

it.

S.N. Helton

IN ON GODS PLAN! By Stan HeltonASSEMBLY TIMES

Sunday Morning:

10:03am Class

11:03am

Full Family Fellowship

Thursday Evening:

Alternating Thursdays

7:00pm

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CONTACT INFO

1 Christina Street

Village of Kenosee Lake

Box 184

S0C 2S0

(306)577-2477

info@moosemountainchurch.com

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LEADERSHIP

Elders:

Cameron Husband

Harold Floyd

Dale King

Jim Sedor

Minister:

Rolland Bouchard

THRIFT STORE DAYS

We will be working the thrift storeNovember 2 & 4

November 30 & December 2December 28 & 30

POTLUCK REQUESTWe want to thank you all for yourgenerous donations to our potlucklunches. Because of known aller-

gies within our congregation weask that you do not bring any items

containing pork. Thanks!

HOMEMAKERS CIRCLE!

On October 19, there will be ahomemakers circle event here at

the building at 7:30 pm. Bring yourcraftiness and enjoy making

Christmas cards, 5 cards for $5November Options:

November 5/6 Womens Confer-

ence in S'toon

or

Novemeber 13 Road trip to

Yorkton, out for supper, possibly

meet up with Teresa Fast

December 7th Christmas Din-

ner 6:30 PM

January 14th Spa Night

Feb 8 Cupcake or chocolate

"class"

March 19th Theme supper ~

Ellen Mcmillan and Laura Olson

coming for the day to teach us

how to make India food, the

meal will be then served to the

congregation that evening.April 8, 9 Our own mini retreat

May 24 Kennedy Garden

June 14 Tea house

CONGREGATIONAL

MEETING!

There will be a congregationalmeeting on November 7th.

Please plan to be a part of themeeting. Mark Your calendars

today.

FRIENDSPEAK

There will be opportunity for any-one wanting to learn how to use

the FriendSpeak material onSaturday, October 23rd here at the

building. Please RSVP byemailing or calling Owen King.

Thank you!

Our small Life Groups canbe an opportunity for spiritual

growth. We would like to

invite you to find one that willwork for you in your owncommunity. If you are inter-ested in this, please speakwith Rolland or the Elders.

FOR INFOMRATION ON HOW YOU

CAN SPONSOR A CHILD THROUGH

COMPASSION VISIT

www.compassion.ca

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CREATING LIFE CHANGING

CONVERSATIONS

In the face of dramaticallychanging demographics

as the world arrives in ourneighbourhoods, churcheshave an opportunity like

never before to reach the worldwith the Good News of Jesus.

Teaching English to immigrants

through the gospel of Luke!

Training for Friendspeak will be on

Saturday October 23rd.9:30am here at the building

For information on how you can

be involved with FriendSpeak

please speak with Owen King.

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Marie McMillanContinued health

concerns

Bernard and Alicia Krogsgaard - Mission-

aries in Mexico

Joe Foxrecovery from surgery.

Vernas Sister Linda was in a car accident

is recovering

Chris Cornforthcontinued health

concerns.

All of those still struggling with grief.

Joe Cornforth, continued emotional and

health issues.

Catherine Taylor seeing continued suc-

cess and healing after her surgery.

Rollands Grandmother was recently di-

agnosed with breast cancer.

Nancy Martinson(Heather Kings Sister-

in-law) Pray for success in cancer treat-

ments.

Candy Wiseundergoing another sur-

gery for an aneurism. Pray for success.

Tammy Palmerstill struggling with

health. Pray that God will heal her.

James and Shelly, Congratulations on the

birth of your new baby girl Jamie!

Lanny Lawrenceis recovering in Hospi-

tal in Regina after open heart surgery.

Neil PalmerVernas Cousin recovering

from five bypass surgery

THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER...THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER...THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER...

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Activities for Assembly

October 17, 2010

AnnouncementsChildrens Time

Praise Him, Praise Him

Humble Yourself

How Great Thou Art

CommunionAll Hail The Power

Highest Place

MessageKneel At the Cross

Sharing and Offering

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InhabitantsofGodsKingdomare markedbyhumility,

consideringothersbetterthan

themselves. (Philippians2)Weempty ourselves,of

ourownselves,andsurrenderalltoJesus.

FourLessons onwhatitmeans to be

truly humbledbefore Godsmighty

Hand.

OCTOBER 2010