From the pit to the palace thru the: of Christ removing all condemnation. of Christ in us. of Christ leading us. with Christ by adoption and birth. Applying God's Word to Life What good news brought profound relief to you? What was the news? Why was it so significant? What’s on the top of the list of your greatest failures? What difference does it make if we no longer view ourself and others as “the sum of all their failures?” What are things we may trust in for eternal life? How secure are each of these options? What does it look like to climb out of the pit, and come to live in the palace? Where do you feel like you fit and feel at home? What elements are most important to help us transition from living as a condemned slave to walking as cherished child of God? How solid is your identity in Christ? What difference does being in Him make in your everyday challenges and trials? How has your faith changed your view of the past, present, and future? What does the Father want you to believe or do differently as a result of all that he did to change your story? How will you embrace all that is yours in Christ right now? Announcements Summer Service Changes: No Sunday service in Starbuck on July 7. Pastor Carlyn will be preaching in Glenwood. No Sunday service in Glenwood on July 28. Pastor Carlyn will be preaching the same sermon from July 7 in Starbuck. The July 7 livestream will be the recorded July 7 sermon. Hope Community will be participating in the community worship services on those dates. Heritage Days Community Service is in the Starbuck City Park on July 7 at 9:30 a.m. Bring your own chair. Heritage Days Pancake Feed Volunteers Needed: Volunteer for 1 or more hours anytime between 7:00 a.m.—12:00 p.m. at the pancake fly-in at the Starbuck airport. It is easy and fun and a great way to serve our community! Wear your church shirt if you have one. Volunteers are Needed for Thursday Night on the Town: for serving and baking bars/cookies/cupcakes and for clean up. Sign up on the sheet on the refreshments table in Starbuck or the welcome table in Glenwood or contact Vickie 320-805-0450. Thursday Night on the Town: July 11 from 4-7 p.m. at the Starbuck Depot. Free will donation for a shredded beef meal. The Cihlars will be providing live music. Simple activities for kids will be available. No Children’s Church in July and August: Activity packets will be available for during the sermon. Codes to Unlock the Church Doors have been Changed: If you are a ministry lead, you received your own personal code for the site you use in the schedule mailings (blue letter). If you have questions, contact Vickie. Baptism and FFF at Starbuck Park: Wednesday, August 7 at 6:00p.m. If you are interested in being baptized or learning more about baptism, you must contact Pastor Kelly by July 28. Sermon Based Small Group: Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. at the Starbuck site. Attend when you are able.