Giving Tuesday Africa, Continental Breakfast, Time Change, and Special CM Meeting
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Samuel Andres - October 29, 2023
An Abortion Lamentation
I. Abortion is an Injustice | 1. God made people in His image, therefore all life is worthy of protection. Genesis 9:5-6 | 2. God views pregnant women as carrying a life worthy of protection. Exodus 21:22-23 | 3. God is intimately involved in the formation of pre-born children. Psalm 139:13-16 | 4. God hates child sacrifice. Lev 20:1-3 | 5. God became an unborn child, in Christ. Luke 1:39-44 | II. Lament honestly about injustice. Psalm 10:1-11 | III. Plead for the LORD to bring justice to injustice. Psalm 10:12-15 | IV. Remember the long view on injustice. Psalm 10:16-18
Scripture References: Psalms 10:1-18
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Romans 5:18-19
[Therefore,] as one trespass led to condemnation for all men, so one act of righteousness leads to justification and life for all men. For as by the one man’s disobedience the many were made sinners, so by the one man’s obedience the many will be made righteous.
Weekly New City Catechism
Question 39: With what attitude should we pray?
Answer*: With love, perseverance, and gratefulness; in humble submission to God’s will, knowing that, for the sake of Christ, he always hears our prayers.
*Children’s answer is the bold text
Next Sunday's Sermon Text
Now concerning the collection for the saints: as I directed the churches of Galatia, so you also are to do. On the first day of every week, each of you is to put something aside and store it up, as he may prosper, so that there will be no collecting when I come. And when I arrive, I will send those whom you accredit by letter to carry your gift to Jerusalem. If it seems advisable that I should go also, they will accompany me.
I will visit you after passing through Macedonia, for I intend to pass through Macedonia, and perhaps I will stay with you or even spend the winter, so that you may help me on my journey, wherever I go. For I do not want to see you now just in passing. I hope to spend some time with you, if the Lord permits. But I will stay in Ephesus until Pentecost, for a wide door for effective work has opened to me, and there are many adversaries.
When Timothy comes, see that you put him at ease among you, for he is doing the work of the Lord, as I am. So let no one despise him. Help him on his way in peace, that he may return to me, for I am expecting him with the brothers.
Now concerning our brother Apollos, I strongly urged him to visit you with the other brothers, but it was not at all his will to come now. He will come when he has opportunity.
Be watchful, stand firm in the faith, act like men, be strong. Let all that you do be done in love.
Now I urge you, brothers—you know that the household of Stephanas were the first converts in Achaia, and that they have devoted themselves to the service of the saints— be subject to such as these, and to every fellow worker and laborer. I rejoice at the coming of Stephanas and Fortunatus and Achaicus, because they have made up for your absence, for they refreshed my spirit as well as yours. Give recognition to such people.
The churches of Asia send you greetings. Aquila and Prisca, together with the church in their house, send you hearty greetings in the Lord. All the brothers send you greetings. Greet one another with a holy kiss.
I, Paul, write this greeting with my own hand. If anyone has no love for the Lord, let him be accursed. Our Lord, come! The grace of the Lord Jesus be with you. My love be with you all in Christ Jesus. Amen.
KCC Church Family
Updates and Events
Giving Tuesday Africa
Tuesday, November 28th | 6:00pm @ Wauseon Crossroads Church Auditorium
The day after Thanksgiving is Black Friday followed by Cyber Monday – 2 days we spend a lot of money on ourselves and on those we love. But did you know that the day after Cyber Monday has been nationally identified as Giving Tuesday? Giving Tuesday was created to inspire generosity.
This year Fulton County has an opportunity to extend radical generosity to the people of Sub-Saharan Africa. Three nonprofit ministries will be highlighted: Village Project Africa Schools in Kenya, Home of Hope Orphanage in Zimbabwe and the ACPI throughout Southern Africa.
The 2 hour event includes a plated dinner, presentations from each of the three ministries and opportunities for you to give generously to extend grace and hope to thousands.
KCC CONTINENTAL SUNDAY BREAKFASTS
November 5th | 9am – 9:30am @ 2nd St
Come enjoy fellowship while having a light breakfast prior to our worship gathering every first Sunday of the month. Free will donations accepted though not required.
Time Change Reminder
Daylight Savings Ends November 5th
Don’t forget to set your clocks back an hour on Saturday night!
Special Covenant Members’ Meeting
November 12th | Following the Worship Gathering
This is a special CM meeting to vote on a proposal from the previous meeting. Our plan is to keep this meeting shorter than normal, around fifteen minutes. Because of this, we will not have childcare or snacks.
Community Events and Needs
Ravens Care
Check Out Their New Website
Ravens Care is a cooperative care ministry of the Defiance County churches, serving to assist people in emergency need situations in the county.
In 1993, three area pastors realized a need in the community to fill gaps of emergency assistance in which families in crisis were faced. Government programs were focused on general assistance and unable to see clients for everyday needs. The pastors gathered several other churches in the community and devised guidelines and regulations to assist these individuals and families.
We Would Love to Pray for You
Some people think that only major crises of life are worth praying for, but the truth is that everyone needs prayer for something. James 4:2 says that we do not have because we do not ask, and when we do we often have false or impure motives. So the first step is to ask. So please come and let us pray for you in person at our Sunday worship gathering. Or, if you would like prayer now, just click the button below and fill out the form and we will pray for you.
How to give
- Give online by clicking on the “GIVE ONLINE” button which takes you to our secure transaction site.
- Send your check or money order by mail, made out to King’s Cross Church.
King’s Cross Church
521 W. 2nd St.
Defiance, OH 43512 - Drop in giving box in the sanctuary on Sundays.