Come close at the cross, the meeting point of: Jesus’ greatest , pain & brokenness. 2) Our greatest , failures, & needs. 3) God’s great , acceptance, & healing. Applying God's Word to Life What were some of the first secrets you learned to hide from others? What are examples of the types of things we keep secret from others? Why? How passionate are you about your privacy? Why? What does it take to move you to share more and deeper truths about your private life and experience with others? Describe the circles of intimacy in your life — who’s in each? Why? What has God done to win your heart toward the idea of having an intimate relationship with God through Christ? What is it about Jesus that makes you want to know Him and walk with Him? To what degree was intimacy, availability and emotional engagement modeled by your parents growing up? How would you describe the level of intimacy, availability, and emotional engagement that you offer to your loved ones? To what degree have you experienced the intimacy with God and people that has been made possible through the cross? What relational need do you most want Jesus’ help with today? Announcements IF:Starbuck women's conference is this Friday and Saturday! Consider joining other women from Hope in our own Starbuck church to experience this national conference and grow in your walk with Jesus! Friday from 6:00-10:00 p.m. and Saturday from 9:00am-4:30 pm. Register at our website www.hopeminnewaska.org or see a link in our weekly email. $25 covers the $15 IF fee which includes access to the best speakers and break out sessions from the last 10 years and $10 includes snacks, beverages, breakfast and lunch. Invite friends! Contact Vickie (320-805-0450) or Lindsey (320-815-7363). Women's Bible Study: Jesus over Everything: Uncomplicating the daily struggle to put Jesus first. By Lisa Whittle: Meets every other Thursday starting February 22 from 6:00-7:30 p.m., meeting in the basement at the Starbuck site. This is a video, workbook, discussion format. Contact Cheryl Mahoney (320) 805-0246. Hope Community Ski Day during Super Saver Sunday at Andes Tower Hills on February 25th, 4pm-8pm. $20 for lift ticket and free regular ski rental. $10 for 2-hour tubing ticket. All payments will be made to Andes at check in. The special includes checking in at/after 4pm and skiing until close at 8pm. If going, please text Cheryl Mahoney 320-805-0246 so that we know who to look for at Andes and can let you know who is planning to attend. Restoring Relationships Small Group: Thursdays at 6:30 p.m. at Central Square, Suite 200 in Glenwood. Content: Our response to offenses will determine whether or not our wounds heal or become infected. Restoring Relationships helps you find freedom of heart and soul by taking you on your own personal journey through Calvary. Contact Pastor Kelly (320) 805-0245. Camp Shamineau Summer Camps for Youth/Kids Scholarship: The camp brochure is out-find one on the welcome table. Hope Community will pay $150 for a Hope Community youth/child to go to camp and $150 towards the fee for one friend to go with them. For more information and to register go to www.shamineau.org and put in the scholarship code: Hope Glenwood. Sermon Based Small Group: Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. at the Starbuck site. Attend when you are able. Contact Mike at (406) 547-4089 for more information.