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This Sabbath: “Growing Through Temptation”
Every temptation can become a stepping stone in character growth rather than a stumbling block because every temptation offers as much an occasion to do right as it does to do wrong. Temptation simply provides the choice. God wants to develop the Fruit of the Spirit in you and he does it by allowing you to experience circumstances in which you’re tempted to express the exact opposite quality. Character development always involves a choice, and temptation provides that opportunity. Text: James 1:12 Happy is the man who doesn’t give in and do wrong when he is tempted, for afterwards he will get as his reward the crown of life that god has promised those who love him.
Fun Things For Your Calendar
Here are some fun things to put on your calendar.
October 9 Elvis concert at SGF
October 23 SGF gym night
November 6 SGF Church Picnic at Tremble Park on the lake.
DNA Classes on the Calendar
DNA class is when you can learn about the philosophy of ministry, beliefs, values and stories of SGF. Every one of these have been really fun, brought all who attended into close fellowship and are necessary if you would like to join SGF as a member.
Dates: Part I – Sabbath September 11, 3:30-5:30 PM
Part II – Friday night, September 17, 7-9 PM
Thrift Store Give-away September 18
The Apopka Rotary Club has asked SGF to change its Thrift Store (i.e. Barb Niswander’s garage) give-away from September 11 to the new date of September 18.
We will need many volunteers to assist. Barb will have a sign-up sheet at the front desk for the next two Sabbaths, Sept. 4 and Sept. 11. We plan to rent a big truck on Friday afternoon, Sept. 17, bring it to her garage, load up, and take it to SGF Friday night. (We could use some strong-armed helpers to load the racks (on wheels) and boxes around 5:00 PM. that Friday night.)
We're hoping to have drivers and all helpers show up at 8:00 AM, Saturday, Sept. 18, at THE APOPKA CHIEF newspaper office to help set up tables, shade tents, and help organize the clothing to give away. It's a big job, with many hands, it will go quickly
Doug Gondera plans to bring the SGF 1st Response Disaster Team "cooking trailer" again this year and will be serving hot dogs, potato chips, and bottled water. The Rotary Club will pay for the hot dogs and will help with the grilling. They will also help us with crowd control and other jobs as needed.
Classes & Small Groups:
Pre-K & K
Pre-K & K Family activity on Sunday, Sept. 12 - Potluck and swimming at Estrella's house: 3221 Walton Road, Apopka, FL 32703, 12 noon-6pm.
Grades 1-5
People are more likely to grow in their faith when their families put faith into practice at home. According to the Search Institute, “Four family practices are particularly important for helping young people grow in faith (both in childhood and adolescence): talking about faith with your mother; talking about faith with your father; having family devotions or prayer; and doing
family projects to help other people.”
A new curriculum being taught at SGF in Grades 1-5, FaithWeaver is designed
around these family practices and was created to help equip families to grow in their faith. Handouts from the curriculum give busy families an easy-to-use idea to start conversations about faith at least once during the week. These weekly pages reinforce what’s being learned in class each week, and they’re a great way to keep families connected. Please go over these handouts with your children so they may understand more about the love of God for them.
WEEK 1
David Becomes King • 2 Samuel 5:1-5; Psalm 37
Memory verse -“God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble” (Psalm 46:1).
These are the future lessons and memory verse for the next quarter.
• Week 1: David Becomes King • 2 Samuel 5:1-5; Psalm 37
Memory Verse “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble”
(Psalm 46:1).
• Week 2: David Is Merciful to Mephibosheth • 2 Samuel 9:1-13
Memory Verse “Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another
above yourselves” (Romans 12:10).
• Week 3: God Forgives David • 2 Samuel 11:1–12:10; Psalm 51:1-12
Memory Verse “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our
sins and purify us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9).
• Week 4: Absalom Rebels and Is Defeated • 2 Samuel 15:1-12; 17:1-12; 18:1-18
Memory Verse “He has showed you, O man, what is good. And what does the
Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk
humbly with your God” (Micah 6:8)
• Week 5: Solomon Asks for Wisdom • 1 Kings 2:1-4; 3:3-28
Memory Verse “If any of you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives
generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to him”
(James 1:5).
• Week 6: Solomon Writes Many Proverbs • 1 Kings 4:29-34; Proverbs 1:1-7
Memory Verse “The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge
of the Holy One is understanding” (Proverbs 9:10).
• Week 7: Solomon Turns Away From God • 1 Kings 11:1-13
Memory Verse “Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own
understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will
make your paths straight” (Proverbs 3:5-6).
• Week 8: The Kingdom Divides • 1 Kings 11:28–12:24
Memory Verse “If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves
and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then
will I hear from heaven and will forgive their sin and will heal their
land” (2 Chronicles 7:14).
• Week 9: Elijah Helps a Widow • 1 Kings 17:7-24
Memory Verse “So do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we
drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ For the pagans run after all these
things, and your heavenly Father knows that you need them. But
seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things
will be given to you as well” (Matthew 6:31-33).
• Week 10: Elijah Challenges the Prophets of Baal • 1 Kings 18:16-40
Memory Verse“I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of Egypt, out of the
land of slavery. You shall have no other gods before me”
(Exodus 20:2-3).
• Week 11: God Speaks to Elijah in a Whisper • 1 Kings 19:9-18
Memory Verse “So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am
your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you
with my righteous right hand” (Isaiah 41:10)
• Week 12: God Takes Elijah to Heaven • 2 Kings 2:1-15
Memory Verse “So whether you eat or drink or whatever you do, do it all for the
glory of God” (1 Corinthians 10:31)
• Week 13: Jehoshaphat Trusts God for Victory • 2 Chronicles 20:1-30
Memory Verse “Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7).
Warehouse Youth
CRAZY LOVE
Chapter 6: When you are in Love Key text: Galatians 5:13-14
"When we are focused on loving Christ, it doesn't mean we do less. When we
work for Christ out of obligation, it feels like work. But when we truly love Christ,
our work is a manifestation of that love, and it feels like love.
In reality, not one of us will ever be worthy. It is useless to attempt earning it;
you will never feel ready. But there is a God who forgives everything and love
endlessly."
Sew-cialzers Fun Sewing Group
Sew-cialzers now forming. If you like to do hand work come to the organizational meeting at Nancy Noel's - AKA Hot Rod - . It will be on September 9th at 10:00 AM.
Hand work is: knitting. crocheting, cross stitching, quilting. You get the idea. We can share our skills, learn how creative we really are and drink coffee tea or pop.
Come to be a part of something new: The Sew-cialzers. Call Nancy Noel: 321-303-5060 for questions.
SGF Business Directory
Our SGF Business Directory is due for an update. If you can please give Estrella (or Milano) your business cards they will include you in the new directory. They need your information by the end of September. It probably will be published by end of November or before end of year. Thank you! Estrella 407-772-9232 or 407-415-6709
Bulletin Board
This bulletin may be used to advertise your business, offer services, inform about charities or upcoming events that have personal interest to you. Please submit to me by Tuesday in order to be entered into that week’s Grace Notes. By posting on this Bulletin Board SGF does not endorse any service or product, but offers this service to assist members in their business and personal needs. Thus I encourage you to explore these with an open mind, and then decide for yourself.
Estrella Acosta Yard & Jewelry Sale
Estrella is having a 2-day inside/yard sale Sunday Sept. 5 & Monday Sept. 6 at her home: 3221 Walton Road, Apopka, FL 32703 (8am-6pm). Furniture, gadgets, new ladies' shoes, etc. For more info. call 407-772-9232 or 407-415-6709.
Have a Home Show, get free jewelry! Premier Designs affordable high fashion jewelry. For more info. call Estrella @ 407-772-9232 or 407-415-6709.
Tracy Draper: Children’s Tumor Foundation
The Children's Tumor Foundation has slots for the Disney Marathon weekend. We have charity slots for the following races: 5K, half marathon (13.1 miles) and the full (26.2) as well as the Goofy Challenge (the half on Saturday and the full on Sunday). Anyone interested can email Tracy at tdraper@ctf.org Fundraising minimums are low ($150 for the 5K, $600 for the half and full marathons, $1200 for the Goofy). Why not run for a reason?
Sherrie Dugan: House for Rent
I have a house in Altamonte Springs that I need to rent ASAP. About 2400sq. ft. Lovely neighborhood snuggled off Maitland Ave. We are in the cul-de-sac of a small subdivision. 3 good sized bedrooms. plus large loft overlooking formal living and dinning. Tiled family and eat in kitchen. I will have washer /dryer in the house for renter use. I will leave gas grill (just keep the tank filled and grill). Large fenced in yard, very private. 2 car garage and attic storage. Pets and roommates are fine. $1500/month does not include utilities.
Sherrie Dugan 407-697-7313 cell
Serving This Sabbath
Oasis Café: Jeanette Vasquez
Stage Hand: Calvin Nolan
Greet Squad: Nelson Bacchus and Ewen Cameron
Worship Leader: LaDonna Slayter
Calendar
September 4 Speaker: Terry Pooler
11 Speaker: Terry Pooler
11 DNA Part I, 3:30-5:30 PM
17 DNA Part II, 7-9 PM
18 Speaker: Terry Pooler
18 Thrift Store Give-away
25 Speaker: Joe Escobar
October 2 Speaker: Terry Pooler
9 Speaker: Terry Pooler
9 Elvis Concert SGF
16 Speaker: Terry Pooler
23 Speaker: Joe Escobar
23 SGF Gym Night
30 Speaker: Terry Pooler
See you this Sabbath,
Blessings,
Pastor Pooler
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