The Gathering o do I get connected at Southest

1 Get connected Today s Teaching Welcome guests and members to the large group Gathering at Southwest Church of Christ. This morning, and all Sunday mornings, the many small groups that make up this body gather as a large group to worship God, celebrate His goodness in our lives, remember Christ together through communion, and be challenged and encouraged by scripture and by each other. To our guests this morning, we thank you for being with us and invite you to join us in this time of worship and in our lives as we strive to live as disciples of Jesus.

2 How do I get connected at Southwest? On the Let us Know card in the pew rack, check the box for: I d like a Small Group and/or Sign me Up for the Next Starting Point Class Drop the Let Us Know card at the usher s desk, drop it in the offering tray or place it in the giving boxes. You will be contacted this week with information on how to get started. PRAY! - Begin asking God to show you relationships that will help you in your journey as a disciple. 4515 Cornell Street Amarillo, Texas 79109 806-352-5647 Hymnals are available in the back of the auditorium.

3 Please drop your offering in the Offering Boxes conveniently located at the en-trances to the auditorium. Visitor cards and Prayer Request cards can also be dropped in the Offering Boxes. The Gathering August 5, 2018 Let everything that has breath praise the Lord Never Gonna Let Me Go Welcome You Never Let Go Reckless Love John 20:19-22 Holy Spirit, Breathe on Me Prayer John Kletchka We Shall Assemble 718 Lord s Supper Bill Jenkins I Need Thee Every Hour 837 There Is a Redeemer 287 Ministry Spotlight Children s Ministry First Sunday Offering Thank You, Lord 781 The Holy Spirit: A Game-Changing Gift Ryan Porche Build Your Kingdom Notes.

4 Financial Report for July 29, 2018 AM Worship Assembly 586 Contribution $17,284 (Weekly Goal $28,774) In Luke 11, Jesus indicated that the Holy Spirit is a _____ _____ from a loving Father. And in John 16, Jesus said it is for our _____ that He is leaving and the Holy Spirit is coming. Jesus spoke highly of the Holy Spirit He knew the Spirit would be a good thing for God s people. A few weeks after the Passover in Exodus, God _____ at Mt. Sinai what His people needed in order to live the way He wanted them to live.

5 Similarly, a few weeks after Christ s death and resurrection, God _____ what His people needed to become the image-bearers they were always intended to be. The gift He provided was the Holy Spirit. The manner in which the Holy Spirit was poured out to all Christ followers seems to be a _____ of the story of Babel in Genesis 11. The Holy Spirit is continuing God s _____ work in Christ. Yes, we are saved. But we re also still being restored. We need the _____ _____. But we struggle with the Spirit because it s hard to understand it, to relate to it, and to depend on it.

6 It s hard because our _____ is against us. It s hard because we ve come to _____ nominal discipleship instead of expecting full transformation. And, for some, it s hard to understand the Spirit due to our church background. If we re not careful, our view of human _____ becomes too high. Consequently, our view of the Spirit s ability can become too _____. Truth is, without the Spirit s help, we cannot _____ the sin at work in our lives. Without the Spirit s help, we cannot develop the _____ of Jesus.

7 We can also misunderstand the Holy Spirit when we misunderstand _____. Salvation is not the _____, salvation is the _____ to an end. It s like registering for a 5K run and then staying at the _____ _____. Jesus death and resurrection gives us _____ than heaven. The new life He gives is not just to be _____, it s to be lived! Three primary categories for the Spirit s work: 1_____ 2 _____ 3 _____ QUICK CALENDAR TODAY First Sunday Offering Youth Ministry Intern Party Youth Group and their parents Combine Worship at Central Church of Christ everyone Aug.

8 8: Home Baked Desserts for Bonham Luncheon due Aug. 11: Middle School Hang Out Middle Schoolers Aug. 12: Small Group Leader Training/Lunch those who RSVP d Ladies Lake Day Youth Group Girls Aug. 14: 55 Alive 55+ Aug. 15: Back to School Dinner everyone Aug. 21: GriefShare and DivorceCare everyone Aug. 26: Small Group Leader Training/Lunch those who RSVP d Old Fashioned Singing/Ice Cream Supper everyone Sept. 2: First Sunday Offering Sept. 9: Beans and Cornbread Luncheon everyone Sept. 11: 55 Alive 55 + News & Notes SOUTHWEST STUDENT MINISTRYC ommunion: Starting TODAY, we are happy to say that we have added individual pieces of bread to our communion trays.

9 Please feel free to choose the best option for you and your family. Remember, gluten free communion bread is also available at the Information Desk in the foyer. Intern Party: Join us TODAY, August 5 for lunch after church and a going-away party for Romen! Cost for lunch in $5/person. There will be a money tree available for Romen. Southwest Student Ministry Duct Tape Car Wash raised $2, The Youth Group bought school supplies for 54 students. Thank you to everyone who showed up and donated money. Family Service Center Back to School Clothing Night was a success.

10 We served 16 students with back to school clothing. Thank you all for your help and generosity in helping get these students ready for school. Vegetables in the Foyer: Please help yourself to the vegetables in the foyer by the south entrance and take as much as you would like. These vegetables were grown in our Community Garden. You are welcome anytime to pick vegetables out of the Community Garden located on the south side of the church. Combined Worship at Central Church of Christ (1401 S. Monroe) Sunday, August 5 at 6pm. Homemade Baked Desserts Needed: Southwest Church of Christ will be hosting our neighbors, the Bonham Middle School staff, for a back-to-school luncheon Thursday, August 9.