Stand strong by looking: Back to you got here and formed you. 2. Forward to your sure in the end. 3. Inside to address the of this moment. Applying God's Word to Life Share an example of a time you stood up, when you were pressured to sit down? How about a time when you wish you would have stood strong? What gave you confidence to take a stand, in the face of pressure from others, in the moments when you stood strong? What caused you to give in or give up in the moments when you failed? Tell the story of God’s people and how they became who they are? Share your story of who you were, how you encountered God’s grace and the goodness of the gospel, and where God has brought you to? How has the hope of “I just need to last a little longer” helped you to overcome a trial or temptation in the past? What emotions have moved you to give up, give in, compromise, or cave to the pressure of others in the past? How could dealing honestly with your fears and feelings help you to overcome the trials and temptations that are sure to come in the future? Which do you think God wants you to focus on more right now; His past faithfulness, His future promises, or the present emotions tugging at you? How and through whom will you find the strength to stand strong in this season of your life? Announcements AWANA: Wednesdays at 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Glenwood for ages 3 yrs-6th grade. Find the registration link on their facebook page-facebook.com/First.Baptist.Glenwood.MN or on our weekly email. Youth Group: Wednesdays from 6:40-8:05 p.m. at Central Square gym with games, music at 7:00, message, and age-appropriate small groups starting Sept. 13. Special events will be scheduled most months so look for announcements on our weekly email and website. A Night to Unite: This Saturday, Sept. 16 from 2:30-5:30 p.m. at the Starbuck Depot, followed by a dance for Josh Owen’s family/partners. Hope Community will have a booth and will be giving away shaved ice. If you are willing to help for an hour or more, contact Vickie. September Women’s Prayer Brunch: Saturday, September 16 at 10:00 a.m. at Vera’s home (22342 310th Ave. Starbuck. 320-424-2793). An rsvp to Vera is appreciated. All women welcome. Sermon Based Small Group: Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. at the Starbuck site. Attend any week to gather with others to dig deeper into the text of the Sunday sermon using the sermon questions in the bulletin. Contact Mike at 406-547-4089 for more information. Rejuvenate Women's Retreat: at Camp Shamineau on September 22-24. Hope Community Church will provide a $25 scholarship for this retreat. The scholarship code is Hope Rejuvenate. For more information or to register go to shamineau.org/rejuvenate. Children’s Church: starts today during the sermons at both sites.