Here is what I know about the fire. As I left last night the fire had consumed 8200 to 8500 acres and was about 60% contained. At 10:00pm they were lighting backfires along KC130 and 377 so that as the winds shift back from the South the fire will be even better contained. There are no immediate needs that I know of. Right now there is plenty of bottled water and Gatorade. The fire department will need to repair and refurbish equipment and have other expenses, you can donate directly to them if you feel so inclined. As we hear of needs I will let you know.
Announcements
1. The Church Family Dinner and Wedding Shower honoring Veronica Snodgrass and Josh Overman will be this Saturday April 30th from 6-9pm. They have bridal registry at West Bear Creek and Cowboy Cottage.
2. Vacation Bible School will be July 19th through the 22nd.
Scripture
1 Peter 1:3-9 (ESV)
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ! According to his great mercy, he has caused us to be born again to a living hope through the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead, [4] to an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, kept in heaven for you, [5] who by God's power are being guarded through faith for a salvation ready to be revealed in the last time. [6] In this you rejoice, though now for a little while, as was necessary, you have been grieved by various trials, [7] so that the tested genuineness of your faith—more precious than gold that perishes though it is tested by fire—may be found to result in praise and glory and honor at the revelation of Jesus Christ. [8] Though you have not seen him, you love him. Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory, [9] obtaining the outcome of your faith, the salvation of your souls.
Questions to reflect upon:
1. Complete this sentence any way you’d like: I hope that . . .
2. What had God given Peter and his readers? (1:3)3. Into what kind of inheritance did Peter say his readers had been born? (1:4)
4. What did Peter say was the goal of their faith? (1:9)
5. How have the trials you’ve been through strengthened and refined your faith?
6. How have your trials prepared you for Christ’s coming?
7. What fills you with joy in life?
8. What is the goal of your faith?
9. How will you rejoice in your salvation today?
