God’s revelation calls everyone to: out of the darkness into the light. Become a of light. Shine Jesus’ light through . Long for the light to dispel and danger. Applying God’s Word to Life What is it about the dark that brings out our fears? Why? Describe an experience where you had an inordinate fear of the dark? Why do you think light is to captivating to our eyes? What keeps people from drawing near to Jesus and his teachings? What is compelling about Jesus that makes people want to draw near and stay near to him? How do you describe yourself to others? What does this say about the source of your identity? What keeps you from applying the light of God’s revelation to your life? What is compelling about God’s promise that one day all believers will live in his perpetual light? What is compelling about God’s promise that one day all believers will dwell together in the great city where the gates are never closed? When you consider the call God’s revelation puts upon us, which one’s have you been living out well? Which areas need some work? Why? How will you choose to come and live in God’s light right now? ANNOUNCEMENTS Fall Food and Fun Festival: Sunday, October 8 at Crossroads Stables/Barsness’s (33502 County Road 14, Starbuck) Each family should bring a side dish or desert to share. Go to perfectpotluck.com and enter Anderson and 5555 to sign up and see what others are bringing. 3:30-5:00-pumpkin painting/maze/yard games/games 3:45-first hayride leaves 4:15-second hayride leaves 5:00-meal 6:00-candy hunt (no flashlight needed) 6:20-clean up and go Women’s Prayer Brunch: Saturday, October 14 at 10:00 a.m. at Rita Larson’s home (17161 350th Ave. S. Starbuck (612-770-5411). RSVP by contacting Rita. All women are invited (invite friends) for a time of food, fellowship and prayer. A note of gratitude from the Vanderbeeks: thank you to all of our Hope Community family for your support during our unexpected loss of Nathan's dad, Jerry. We are thankful for all the cards, texts, meals, calls and prayers. Thank you so much! No Youth Group October 18. AWANA: Wednesdays at 6:30-8:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Glenwood for ages 3 yrs-6th grade. 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. Hope Youth Retreat Oct. 27-29: Night games, games, cooking together, AirMaxx trampolines & skatepark & shopping in St. Cloud, and youth devotions. Depart Friday, Oct 27 at 5:15pm from Minnewaska (after practices) and return Sun., Oct 29 at Central Square parking lot @ 12:30pm. Sign-up and pay $45 by Oct. 20. Friends welcome. We are staying for free at a sister-church in Paynesville, Mn — sleeping bags & pillows are a must! Sign-up & pay here https://tithe.ly/event-registration/#/7803888