Worship God in view of the: things you struggle to understand. things God is using for good. based on God’s unfailing promises. Applying God's Word to Life What’s something that gives you a sense of awe? Why? When have you been the most motivated to seek God in prayer or seek His Word for answers? When have you felt like “I’m the only one” or “this situation is impossible”? What’s on the list of things you struggle to understand? How have you seen God bring good out of bad in this world and in your personal life? What are some good reasons to have hope in spite of the hard things going on around you? What could it look like to live into your relationship with God on a level that others might wish they had what you have? What are some of the unexpected ways God has fulfilled his promises in the past? In what ways are you wowed by God right now? What are you moved to worship God for in this week and in this season of your life? How will you live into the relationship God has made possible by His grace? Announcements Youth Kickoff on Sept 4 6:40-8:05 – “A Vision of God’s Goodness” Join us at Mount Lookout for games, hiking, dessert, experiential learning, and worship. All 5th-12th graders and all your friends are invited. Have You or Your Children Benefited from AWANA?-Volunteers are Greatly Needed for this Year: to give back, consider volunteering on Wednesdays. The program has lost many long term volunteers and new people are needed for it to continue. AWANA starts September 11. Contact Jamie at 320-815-7573. AWANA Registration Open: to register go to our app or hopeminnewaska.org connect/ministries tabs or find a link on the weekly email. AWANA starts September 11 and meets Wednesdays 6:30-8:00p.m. Rejuvenate Women’s Retreat: at Camp Shamineau on Friday, September 27-Sunday, September 29. Hope Community will provide a $35 scholarship to each registrant from Hope. The scholarship code is Hope Rejuvenate. To register go to shamineau.org/rejuvenate. Contact Vickie with questions. Minnewaska Mom's Registration: They meet the second and fourth Wednesdays in September-May, starting September 11 from 9:30-11:00a.m. at Restoration Church in Glenwood. Unlimited number of moms can participate, but there is only 1 nursery opening and the preschool room is full. To register: check out our website, app or contact Karrie Anderson (320) 249-0096. Volunteers Needed for Minnewaska Moms: Volunteers are needed for the preschool and nursery. You do not need to volunteer every session. Contact Karrie Anderson (320) 249-0096 if you have questions or are willing to help out in this ministry. It is greatly appreciated! Children’s Church Starts September 8: Activity packets are available for during the sermon until then. Sermon Based Small Group: Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. at the Starbuck site. Attend when you are able.