- We will not be having our Men’s Breakfast tomorrow. We will resume Saturday November 6th.
- The youth of the church are going to Kerrville for lunch and bowling; meet in the church parking lot at 10:45. Bring enough money to eat at Mamacita’s.
- Sunday we will have Church on the River 10:30am at Curt and Jennifer Kneese’s.
2 Tim. 1:1-14 (ESV)
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God according to the promise of the life that is in Christ Jesus, [2] To Timothy, my beloved child: Grace, mercy, and peace from God the Father and Christ Jesus our Lord. [3] I thank God whom I serve, as did my ancestors, with a clear conscience, as I remember you constantly in my prayers night and day. [4] As I remember your tears, I long to see you, that I may be filled with joy. [5] I am reminded of your sincere faith, a faith that dwelt first in your grandmother Lois and your mother Eunice and now, I am sure, dwells in you as well. [6] For this reason I remind you to fan into flame the gift of God, which is in you through the laying on of my hands, [7] for God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control. [8] Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony about our Lord, nor of me his prisoner, but share in suffering for the gospel by the power of God, [9] who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, [10] and which now has been manifested through the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, [11] for which I was appointed a preacher and apostle and teacher, [12] which is why I suffer as I do. But I am not ashamed, for I know whom I have believed, and I am convinced that he is able to guard until that Day what has been entrusted to me. [13] Follow the pattern of the sound words that you have heard from me, in the faith and love that are in Christ Jesus. 14] By the Holy Spirit who dwells within us, guard the good deposit entrusted to you.
Questions to Reflect Upon
1. What is characteristic of the people you enjoy being around?
2. Why did Paul long to see Timothy?
3. What family member or friend has had the biggest role in your spiritual growth and development?
4. What or whose pattern of sound teaching are you following?
5. When have you been refreshed by another believer?
6. What person who has had a substantial impact on your spiritual life will you take the time to thank personally this week?
