Christ our Hope

            Bible Church

 

 

Calendar of Events:

"Displaying the glory of God by delighting in Him and declaring His Truth."

 

Dear Christ Our Hope Family:                                                                            August 12, 2008

 

John 18:19 The high priest then questioned Jesus about His disciples, and about His teaching.

 

   

    Empty religion—a trap that has ensnared many people, keeping them from having a true relationship with God. As we saw on Sunday, Annas the “High Priest” was at the top of the “religious” pile, yet did not know God. How brazenly he accused our Savior, even allowing one of his henchmen to strike Christ. Yet, each of us must be careful that the trap of religion does not entangle our Christian life. Even true Christians can go through seasons where their spiritual life is propped up by religious externals. How are you doing in continually pursuing an intimate relationship with Christ?

 

 

    As we go through this section in the gospel of John, my heart continues to be drawn to observing deeply Christ’s crucifixion and the events leading up to it. One of the things that has impacted me is reading through the crucifixion account over and over in the Gospel of John and the other Gospels (Matt. 26:36-27:66; Mark 14:32-15:47; Luke 22:39-23:56; John 18-19). As I continually read through John’s account and the other Gospels, I am being drawn to see Christ more and more as I see how He voluntarily gave Himself up to die for our sins. I would encourage you to spend time consistently observing Christ’s death and the events leading up to it. Your life will be impacted deeply.

 

 

Family Bike Ride – August 30 th —. 

Pack up your bikes and join us for a great bike ride along Coeur d’ Alene
Lake . We’ll ride our bikes along an easy and fairly level part of the trail (about 14 miles round trip) from Lake Chatcolet , over a bridge, and on to
Harrison . Meet at church office parking lot, 9211
E. Mission at 8:45 am , leaving at 9:00 am .  All are invited!  From there we’ll travel to Heyburn State Park at the south end of Lake Coeur d’ Alene, parking at the Lake Chatcolet boat launch area ($4/car charge).  Plan on joining us for a great time together. 

 

Peak 7 Backpack trips-Please Pray

This week there are two backpacking trips going on for our youth and friends they are reaching out to. Trey Nichols is leading a group of boys, and Katie Kimball is leading a group of girls. Please be praying for these two groups that as they are out in God’s creation they would see Him more clearly. Pray that the unbelievers participating would be open to God’s truth and that the believers would be encouraged in their personal walk with God. Pray also for safety for the groups and wisdom for Katie and Trey as they lead.

 

Church Picnic

    This Sunday, August 10th , right after our morning service, we will have another COHBC church picnic at the field of Trent Elementary. This is a time to have extended fellowship and to have fun together as a church. Bring your own lunch—if you would like to bring to bring some things to share great. We will have drinks available (water and lemonade) If you would like to play games, bring balls and Frisbees and game equipment. Hopefully, Lord willing, the weather will be warmer this week!

 

Prayer

Thank-you for praying for Marge Ackerly . She is doing well and has been discharged from the hospital. She is recovering well from her hip surgery and the intestinal issue seems to be resolved. Keep Praying.

Jo Nichols has also been discharged from the hospital and is doing well. Pray for her full recovery and that her heart would be encouraged in Christ.

 

 

Hoping in Him,

John

John M. Smith

Christ our Hope Bible Church

 

 

Corporate Worship this coming Sunday:

John 18:15-18, 25-27

 

1.       What does Peter do after Jesus is arrested? What is the significance of this? (18:15-16)

 

2.       How does Peter respond to the slave-girl’s question? (18:17-18) Why does he respond this way?

 

3.       How does Peter respond to questions two other times (18:25-27) What can you learn from Peter’s denials of Christ?

 

Worship in Song

Oh for a Closer Walk

Psalm 103

Savior like a shepherd lead us (688)

He Leadeth me (670)

Speak oh Lord

Be still my soul (712)

May this Journey

 

Calendar

August

11-16                                 Peak 7 Ascent Trips

17        Sun      11:30 am   Community Picnic

24        Sun      11:30 am   Community Picnic

30        Sat        8:45 am    Bike Ride