October 20, 2023
SHOW HOPE
October 20, 2024
“In the Name of the Father” was a film released in 1993. It was nominated for Oscars for Best Picture, Director, Actor, Supporting Actor and Supporting Actress. It was a true story about Gerry Conlan, a petty thief in 1970s Ireland when the Irish were trying to overcome British rule. Gerry was accused of blowing up a pub near London along with four others. They were tortured into signing confessions, leading to sentences of prison for life. This also led to imprisonment of family members, including his father. The father, a man of great faith, never gave up hope. After 15 years in prison, the four were released due to evidence that had been covered up by the authorities. Nevertheless, the father had died in prison of tuberculosis. To me, the real hero of the movie, was the father, a man of faith who never lost hope. Although he died, he passed on to his son a legacy of standing up for the right.
Things can seem incredibly bleak, but we must always show hope in a God who never fails us. Even if we die, we shall reign with Christ forever, and God will wipe all tears from our eyes (Isaiah 25:8; Revelation 21:4).
Sunday I’m preaching on “Show Hope” from Hebrews 6:9-20. We’ll look at “Show Hope through Work and Love,” verses 9-12; and “Show Hope through Patience,” verses 13-20.
Hebrews was written when the church had evolved from primarily a Jewish sect to primarily a Gentile faith. Under the banner of Judaism, Christianity was protected by the Roman government, but when it was seen as a new faith, it was liable for persecution by a government that believed its emperor was a god. So, Christian Jews were tempted to go back to Judaism where they could be safe. But the author of Hebrews insisted that these people stay faithful to Christ, no matter what the cost. They must show hope, not matter what the challenge.
Please join us as we show public hope in our Savior this Sunday!
Love,
Jim Meek
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Sunday
9 am - Bible Study for all ages
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10:30 am - Worship Service
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Wednesday
5:15-6 pm - Wednesday Night Dinner
6:00 PM - Awana
6:15 pm Bible Study - Adults
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Thursday
10:30 am - Women's Life Group and Prayer - Bldg. 100, Women's Center
Daily Devotionals with
Pastor Jim Meek!
Join us Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 am for an inspiration devotional message from Dr. Jim Meek
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Behold Your King
Studies in Matthew
Taught by Dr. Jim Meek
Wednesday
6:15 pm, Suite E
Reminder: Daylight Savings Time Ends November 3rd!
Set your clocks back one hour Saturday November 2nd before you go to bed!
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Visitation Ministry
Thursdays, 3 pm
Meet in the church office
5:15-6 pm in the Fellowship Hall.
Dinner: $5 per adult, $2 per child under 10
Betty Allen and team will prepare our meal for us
Menu: Chicken Alfredo, sides, and dessert
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Have You Lost Something? 
We have lots of items (Bibles, ear buds, keys, and many other things) that have been turned into the office. If you have lost something, please stop by the church office during normal operating hours and check our Lost and Found! You may find your long, lost treasure! Questions? Call the church office, (916) 488-1522.
October 2024
10/22 – Personnel Committee Meeting – 6 pm
10/26 – Trunk or Treat
10/27 – By-Laws Committee Meeting – 1 pm
November 2024
11/2 - Men's Prayer Breakfast - 8 am
11/2 - Building and Grounds Committee Meeting - 9:30 am
11/3 - Daylight Savings Time Ends - Fall back one hour!
11/9 - Women's Ministry Breakfast - 9 am
11/10 - Live Nativity Planning Meeting - 12:30 pm
11/10 - SRBN Annual Meeting - 5 pm
11/12 - Nominating Committee Meeting - 10:30 am
11/12 - Deacons' Meeting - 6:30 pm
11/17 - Kids' on Sunday Teachers' Meeting - 12:30
11/19 - Finance Committee Meeting - 5:30 pm
11/23 - Evangelism Training - 10 am
11/24 - Live Nativity Planning Meeting - 12:30 pm
11/24 - By-Laws Committee Meeting - 1 pm
11/27 - All Wednesday Night Events Cancelled
11/28 - Happy Thanksgiving - Church Office Closed
11/29 - Church Office Closed
11/30 - Bib Band Swing Concert 1 pm
