4-22-18 Dr. Robert Seymour

"Scatter Seeds of Joy: Connect!" Luke 7:44  "Turning toward the woman Jesus said to Simon, 'Do you see this woman?'"

"Scatter Seeds of Joy: Worship!" Genesis 47:31b  "And Jacob worshiped as he leaned on the top of his staff."

"Scatter Seeds of Joy: Serve!" Psalm 96:12 "Let the fields be jubilant, and everything in them; let all the trees of the forest sing for joy."

“Don’t Let Them Shut You Up – Insist on Your Vision” Luke 18:35-43 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+18%3A35-43&version=NIV

"Why Do We Worry About What Others Think About Us?" Luke 6:27-28 (The Message) “There’s trouble ahead when you live only for the approval of others ... Your task is to be true, not popular.”

"Stand Strong Together" 1 Thessalonians 5:11 "So encourage each other and build each other up."

Forrest Gump: "When the body is most in motion, the mind can be most at rest." SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY: 2 Thessalonians 3:13 “Brothers & Sisters, do not be weary in doing what is right.”

SERMON IN STORY  "Could I Have Said No? Voice of Mother Mary" Written by Bill Dunphy, in his book, Voices From the Word read by Pastor Kellie Whitlock SCRIPTURE OF THE DAY – Luke 1:38 Then Mary said, “Here am I, the servant of the Lord.”

"Lost But Found"  Luke 15: 6-7 Jesus said, “…Rejoice with me, for I have found my sheep that was lost. Just so, I tell you, there will be more joy in heaven over one sinner who repents than over ninety-nine righteous persons who need no repentance.”

"Hate Won't Win" Matthew 5:14-16  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+5%3A14-16&version=NIV 

VBS 2019 Meditation    SCRIPTURE READINGS Day One: Psalm 18:1 “I love you, Lord; you are my strength.” Day Two: 1 Thessalonians 5:11 “So encourage each other and build each other up.” Day Three: Philippians 4:6 “Do not worry about anything; instead, pray about everything!” Day Four: Psalm 119:105 “Your Word is a lamp to guide my feet and a light for my path.”

Participant Reflections - Braden Fitch, Evelyn Sowerby, Maggie Benton, and Amanda Gerger Senior Reflection - Grace Futrell Meditation - Pastor Kate Mackie    1 Samuel 25:6 “Thus you shall salute him, ‘Peace be to you, and peace be to your house, and peace be to all that you have.’”

"The 'B' Team" Philippians 1:3-11  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Philippians+1%3A3-11&version=NIV 

"Kingdom Weeds" Matthew 13:31-35 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+13%3A31-35&version=NIV 

 “Talkin' ‘Bout Re-Generation!” Romans 12:11  “Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.” 

"Amazing Grace" Ephesians 2:4-10  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+2%3A4-10&version=NIV 

 “The Jericho Road”    Luke 10:25-37  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+10%3A25-37&version=NIV 

Meditation from 6-9-19 Act 2:42 –   The Fellowship of the Believers They devoted themselves to the apostles’ teaching and to fellowship, to the breaking of bread and to prayer.

"One Person's Faith" Acts 16:16-34  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+16%3A16-34&version=NIV 

"Remember!" Matthew 14:25-32  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+14%3A25-32&version=NIV 

"Easier Said Than Done" Luke 6:27-36  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+6%3A27-36&version=NIV 

"Much Love" 1 Corinthians 13:4-8  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+13%3A4-8&version=NIV 

"Living Between 'Thank You Jesus' & 'Lord Have Mercy!'" Psalm 23  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Psalm+23&version=NIV 

"Humor is Our Proof That God Exists!" John 21:1-14  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+21%3A1-14&version=NIV 

"Did Jesus Really Rise From the Dead & What Does It Mean For Me?" John 20: 1-18  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+20%3A+1-18&version=NIV 

"Palm Sunday: So What?" Luke 19:28-40 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Luke+19%3A28-40&version=NIV 

"Why Did Jesus Have to Die? What Is the Meaning of the Cross?" 1 Peter 2:24b "By his wounds I have been healed."

"How Is Jesus The Good News?" 1 Corinthians 15:1-4  https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=1+Corinthians+15%3A1-4&version=NIV 

"Who Is Jesus? Why Did He Come Into the World?" Isaiah 61:1  "The Spirit of the Lord is on me,  because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor ..."

"What Does It Mean To Be A Member of The Church?" Luke 4:18a "The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he has anointed me to bring good news to the poor ..."

"Why Go to Church?" Hebrews 10:19-25 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Hebrews+10%3A19-25&version=NIV

"Grit, Guts & Good News Determination" Luke 9:33 "It is good for us to be here."

"Inspired" Colossians 3:12-17 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Colossians+3%3A12-17&version=NIV "Above all I will cloth myself in love."

"Love Generously. Serve Faithfully. Go in Peace." Ephesians 4:1-3 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Ephesians+4%3A1-3&version=NIV

"Lest We Forget" John 15:12-17 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+15%3A12-17&version=NIV

“Boldly Going Where No One Has Gone Before…” Acts 4: 1-12 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Acts+4%3A+1-12&version=NIV

Dr. Kate Mackie's Commissioning Service "One of Those People" Romans 8:28-39 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Romans+8%3A28-39&version=NIV

"Bible – Do You Know the Book?" John 20: 19-31 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=John+20%3A+19-31&version=NIV

"Guard Duty" Matthew 27:57-28:15 https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/?search=Matthew+27%3A57+-+Matthew+28%3A1-15&version=NIV

"On the Seventh Day God Laughed" John 2:1-10

Preparing to Launch in T-Minus ... John 16:17-33

Action ... The Only Remedy for Indifference