Psalm 18:1-3 (ESV)
I love you, O Lord, my strength.
2 The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer,
my God, my rock, in whom I take refuge,
my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.
3 I call upon the Lord, who is worthy to be praised,
and I am saved from my enemies.
The rest of the Psalm goes into detail in how David cried out to God as the “cords of death encompassed” him (v. 3). If you have some time today, I encourage you to read this description of God’s work in David’s life. I also encourage you to think of your life and the “battles” you’re facing. In what ways do you need God to be your rock and fortress? David finds comfort as he cries out to God in prayer. He still faced these enemies, but found God, in tangible ways, to be his shield and stronghold. As you cry out to Him, remember these words in 1 Peter:
1 Peter 5:6-7 (ESV)
Humble yourselves, therefore, under the mighty hand of God so that at the proper time he may exalt you, 7 casting all your anxieties on him, because he cares for you.
Snowy Weather: With the current and expected snowy weather this weekend, we’re postponing tomorrow’s men’s breakfast,
canceling our Sunday morning worship service, and canceling youth group Sunday evening.
This Sunday, January 14th, you can join us for an online worship service at
10 am.
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW5IMNeRoI99I-QNoGMnuWDy6Y5svTt_cMen’s Breakfast: We are postponing our Men’s Breakfast and changing the date to Saturday,January 27th from 8-10 am. Men and boys of all ages are invited to our next Men’s Breakfast at The Greens Clubhouse (6745 E. Greens Dr. Nampa, ID 83687). Our theme will be “How Has the Spirit Gifted Me?”
Communion: We will celebrate the Lord’s Supper as part of our Sunday morning service on Sunday, January 21st. Through the ordinance of communion, we remember the sacrifice Jesus made to save us from our sins.
Elder Training: The next elder training will be Tuesday, January 23rd at 7 pm at the Bronleewes’ house. We’ll pick up at 1 Timothy 3. Please contact Pastor Dave if you need a copy of the homework.
Church Directory: We’re updating the church directory for 2024. Please stop by the Welcome Table to make sure your contact information is up to date. You can also update your information online. Here is some information on how:
https://pcochurchcenter.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/7992221192347-Update-Your-Profile#contact-and-profile-information-0
Life Groups: If you would like to grow in your relationship with the Lord and other believers, please consider joining a Life Group. We have groups for men, women, and youth. You can check them out here:
https://gospellifebiblechurch.churchcenter.com/groups/small-groups?enrollment=open_signup%2Crequest_to_join&filter=enrollment
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:
https://gospellifebiblechurch.churchcenter.com/people/forms/368653
Upcoming Dates: Church Potluck (Feb. 4th), 2024 Budget (Feb. 11th)
This Coming Sunday:
Preparing to Pray the Lord’s Prayer – Before teaching us how to pray, Jesus reveals two important conditions for coming to God in prayer.
Watch Previous Worship Services
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW5IMNeRoI99I-QNoGMnuWDy6Y5svTt_c
