Learning To Say "Yes"

2. So these were the gifts that He gave. Some were
to be apostles, others prophets, others evangelists,
and others pastors, and teachers. Their job is to give
God’s people the equipment they need for their work
of service, and so to build up the King’s Body.
The purpose of this is that we should all reach unity
in our belief (in), and loyalty (to), and in knowing
God’s Son (Jesus). Then we shall reach the
stature of the mature Man (Jesus) measured
by the standard’s of (His) the King’s fullness.
(Fivefoldsurvey.com)
EPHESIANS 4:11-13 (KNT)

3. THIS WEEK
Learning to
say “yes”…

4. SOUL TRAINING EXERCISES or
SPIRITUAL DISCIPLINES…
Bodily habits that help our heart, soul, mind, and strength
connect with God; where we put ourselves in the position
to receive grace from God to do what we otherwise couldn’t,
and be who we otherwise wouldn’t…

5. DISCIPLINES of ABSTINENCE
To strengthen spiritual “NOT-DOING” muscles
(helpful when w/DOING something we DON’T want to
do…)
DISCIPLINES of
ENGAGEMENTTo strengthen spiritual “DOING” muscles
(helpful when struggling w/NOT DOING something...)

6. SOUL TRAING by INTENTIONAL
ACTION- WORSHIP & THE SACRAMENTS
Praising God’s greatness, goodness, and beauty
in words, music, ritual, or silence; marking myself as
a follower of Jesus, and a part of His Covenant family
through baptism, and commemorating His life, death,
burial, and resurrection by regularly receiving communion

7. FALL BAPTISM SERVICE
{ Sunday, September 25 @ 10:30am }
Directions to Bloomington Beach
& food instructions are online at
vintagelawrence.com

8. SOUL TRAING by INTENTIONAL
ACTION- BIBLE READING
Trusting the Holy Spirit-inspired words of Scripture as the
authoritative story that gives context, guidance, strength &
wisdom

9. SOUL TRAING by INTENTIONAL
ACTION- BIBLE READING
Trusting the Holy Spirit-inspired words of Scripture as the
authoritative story that gives context, guidance, strength &
wisdom
- CHARITY/GENEROSITY
Being motivated by the love of Jesus to voluntarily
give of one’s available resources (time/talent/treasure)
for the tangible benefit of others (family/church/world)

10. TWO-PHASE GENEROSITY INITIATIVE
{ for }
PHASE I = August 14 – October 2, 2016
(Roughly $2,000 more to establish the Kadaama family in Busete)

12. SOUL TRAING by INTENTIONAL
ACTION- SERVICE IN/TO THE COMMUNITY
Serving others with humility, out of the overflow
of God’s love, generosity, and compassion to you

13. SOUL TRAING by INTENTIONAL
ACTION
- SOUL FRIENDSHIP WITH OTHERS
Engaging fellow disciples of Jesus (and others) in
prayerful conversation, or other spiritual practices
(bible study, haverim, meditative prayer,
missional community, etc.)
- SERVICE IN/TO THE COMMUNITY
Serving others with humility, out of the overflow
of God’s love, generosity, and compassion to you

14. SOUL TRAING by INTENTIONAL
ACTION- PERSONAL REFLECTION
Paying attention to our inner self in order
to grow in love for God, others, and self
(addressing past/current issues through counseling, study, etc.)

15. SOUL TRAING by INTENTIONAL
ACTION
- PRAYER
Conversing with God about what we’re experiencing,
and doing together; sharing our heart/thoughts with God;
listening for God’s voice in silence; interceding
for the concerns/needs of others; resting in
God’s presence to simply BE with God...
- PERSONAL REFLECTION
Paying attention to our inner self in order
to grow in love for God, others, and self
(addressing past/current issues through counseling, study, etc.)

16. SOUL TRAING by INTENTIONAL
ACTION
& SELF DENIAL- FASTING (completed in/with prayer)
Going without food (or something else) for a period of
focused prayer — may be “complete,” or “partial”
* Coffee/desserts/soda
* Computer/video games
* Social Media/TV (programs, or altogether)

17. When you fast, do not look somber as the hypocrites do,
for they disfigure their faces to show others they are fasting.
Truly I tell you, they have received their reward in full.
But when you fast, put oil on your head, and wash your face,
so that it will not be obvious to others that you are fasting,
but only to your Father, who is unseen; and your Father,
who sees what is done in secret, will reward you.
MATTHEW 6:16-18

18. 21-DAY FAST to PREPARE OUR
HEARTS
FOR the NOVEMBER ELECTION &
BEYOND
Sunday, October 2nd (after lunch) to
Sunday, October 23rd (after service)
* Three weeks of focused prayer:
- Lamenting (Oct 2 – 8; Mickey to Uganda)
- Repenting (Oct 9 – 16; FP week; Arlyn to Uganda)
- Celebrating (Oct 17 – 23; Arlyn returns)