Welcome to our Ladies Outreach groups!
- The Life Center
- What they do: A local center in Franklin providing education, encouragement, and God-honoring support to young mothers.
- Bethel Food Bank
- What they do: Provides a dignified grocery shopping experience two days a month for community members in need.
- Sonshine Baskets
- What they do: Delivers baskets of comfort and “Son”shine to congregation members recovering from illness or surgery.
- Leader: Debbie Grazier
- Operation Christmas Child
- What they do: Spreads the love and teachings of Jesus to children in needy areas across the United States and around the world.
- Outreach Programs: Speak with Mandy Martinec (Outreach Leader) if you have any questions about these ministries or donations.
- Congregational Care Team: Speak with Lori Irwin if you are interested in joining the team and serving our church family.
Encouraging a Positive Outlook on Life with Jesus Christ!
Please let Lori Irwin know you are coming and how many will with you so I can get an accurate head count for the supplies needed for our handouts and our Take Aways. To RSVP, text or call Lori Irwin at 814-758-8151. Yes! If you are running late, just knock on the door and Pastor Matt will meet you to let you in. Come early, come late, we welcome you! We will get you home before it gets dark, unless you want to stay and chat some more afterwards.
Although not required, you are welcome to bring a snack. Beverages and small snacks will be provided.
If you’d like to talk, Pastor Matt is in the building and happy to chat.
*******52 Week Bible Study*********
August 16th 2026
Week 1: God’s Creative Care & Hidden Provision
- The Reading Assignment: 1 Kings 17, 1 Kings 18, 1 Kings 19
- The Background: The prophet Elijah has declared a devastating drought over Israel to challenge the idol Baal. He is sent into complete hiding. Instead of relying on human networks or vast storehouses, God utilizes an incredibly bizarre tactical choice to feed His servant in the wilderness during a national famine.
- The Overlooked Story: God commands flesh-eating ravens to bring Elijah bread and meat twice a day by the Brook Cherith, demonstrating absolute sovereignty over nature to provide for a lonely missionary.
- Deep Questions (For Personal & Theological Growth):
- What “dry brook” or season of isolation are you currently sitting in?
- How does God using an unclean, flesh-eating bird to feed Elijah challenge your expectations of how your needs should be met?
- In what ways are you mistaking a season of hidden preparation for a season of abandonment?
- What specific internal worry must you surrender today to trust God’s daily, unconventional rhythm?
- How can you use this story to encourage someone who feels completely forgotten by God right now?
- Gentle Questions (For Group Connection & Encouragement):
6. What is one surprising or unexpected way God has provided for you in the past?
7. When you face a quiet or lonely week, what helps you remember that God is still close?
8. How does it make you feel to see God use a simple bird to help look after His prophet?
9. What is one daily blessing you can thank the Lord for before going to sleep tonight?
10. How can we help bring food or comfort to someone in our neighborhood who might feel lonely this week? - Principle & Promise:
- The Principle: When God isolates you for a mission, He takes full responsibility for your unconventional ecosystem of survival and can use any part of His creation to take good care of you.
- The Promise: “And my God will meet all your needs according to the riches of his glory in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:19)
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