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Message

EXPERIENCING GOD
“Experiencing God as Couples"
1 Peter 3:1-7 

Introduction: For a couple to experience God together they must understand and live the roles and responsibilities He has given them.

A Word To Wives Concerning Husbands:

Be Submissive (1 Peter 3:1a) (Ephesians 5:22-27)

Submission is not:
--agreeing with everything your husband says
--leaving your brain or your will at the wedding altar
--believing a wife is inferior or unequal
--putting the will of your husband before the will of Christ
--getting your spiritual strength primarily through your husband
--acting out of fear toward your husband (Galatians 3:28)

Submission is:
--affirming your husband’s calling of leadership
--placing yourself under your husband’s leadership
--allowing your husband to lead (Ephesians 5:22-25)

Be Respectful
--to meet his greatest spiritual need—salvation (1 Peter 3:1b-2a)
--to meet his greatest emotional need—respect (1 Peter 3:2b) (Ephesians 5:33)

Be Beautiful
--outer beauty—secondary (1 Peter 3:3) (Proverbs 31:30)
--inner beauty—primary (1 Peter 3:4)
--“incorruptible”—lasting & pure
--“gentle spirit”—meek & humble
--“quiet spirit”—tranquil & patient 

Be Observant
--in the Scriptures (1 Peter 3:5-6a) (Hebrews 11:11)
--in life
--identifying & modeling godly examples (1 Peter 3:6b) (Titus 2:1-4)
--identifying & overcoming insecurities (1 Peter 3:6c)

A Word To Husbands Concerning Wives:

“The Bible calls men
to be something radically different
than what we find in our society today.

A man is to be tough
for his family
to provide for and protect them.  

A man is to be tender
with his family
to love and serve them.  

Any man who is only tough
will abuse his family.  

Any man who is only tender
will allow others to abuse his family.”

Be Intimate (1 Peter 3:7a—“dwell with them”) (Genesis 2:24)
Be Considerate (1 Peter 3:7b—“with understanding”)
Be Appreciative (1 Peter 3:7c—“giving honor”)
Be Sensitive & Strong (1 Peter 3:7d—“as to the weaker vessel”) 

Weaker Vessel does not imply that women are inferior morally, spiritually, or intellectual.

Weaker Vessel does imply that in general women are weaker in physical strength.  (the idea that women are more delicate)

Be Cooperative (1 Peter 3:7e—“heirs together”)
Be Aware (1 Peter 3:7f—“that your prayers may not be hindered”) 

Application: God has called couples to be on mission for Him. Much of that mission corresponds to how couples experience Him together; while creating a life that honors and serves Him.

Giving

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Homebound Christmas Cards

Collection Deadline: December 11

This ministry is a wonderful way to love and encourage those who cannot get out and gather this holiday season. Please prepare cards for our homebound listed below & drop them in the bright red mailboxes at the two side doors to the Worship Center.

Our Homebound:

Mary Allman
Keith & Gay Anthony
Ollie Bramlett
Sue Daniels
Doris Davis
Carl & Joy Frazee
Kathleen Goforth     
Myrl Granger
Betty McIntyre
Terry & Suzanne McIntyre
Jim Postelle
Cheryl Ryan
Martha Srickland
Patty Taylor
Jack & Joyce Tatham

Holiday Schedule

Wednesday 12/21:—No Activities

Christmas Eve 12/24:—Gatherings at 3:30 & 5:00pm, Childcare for
infant—2 years, no other activities.

Christmas Day 12/25:—No Activities

Wednesday 12/28:—No Activities

New Years Day 1/1:—One Gathering at 10:00am, Normal Pre K Schedule, No other activities.

Pleasant City 101

11:00 am - December 4
Connect Hall—Room 1

Connecting people into the life of our church. Come find out who we are; what we are about; and how YOU can be a part of it!

Welcome New Members

Ty Barbee
Leeam Blanton
Abel Bradley
Bella Bradley
Olivia Dixon
Brock Lalli
Olivia Lalli
Sophie McLaughlin
Priscilla Mellon
Brayton Snellings

2023 Budget & Deacon Nominations

Deacon Nominees:

Ryan Barbee
Mike Fretto
Chris Gray
Jody Henson
Allen Kniceley
Willard Lovelace
Danny Luckadoo
Daniel Nichols
Chris Sloan

Profile Packets for the Deacon Nominees and Info Packets on the 2023 Purposed Budget may be picked up at the Connect Desk & iDesk.

Vote — Sunday, December 4

Right Now Media

Right Now Media is an extensive, faith-based video library you can access (completely FREE) whenever and wherever you want—on your phone, tablet, computer, or at home on your TV.

To sign up, click: HERE 

Clubhouse Kids Ministry

To view Clubhouse Resources which include: Worship Experiences (Bible Story), Godtime Cards, and Parent Guides: Click HERE

warehouse247 Student Ministry

Wednesday 5:30-7:45pm.  A Worship Gathering just for middle and high school students.  Cafe/Games/Worship/Teaching