Rightly responding to the mercies of God leads to: offering your as a thank offering. 2) resisting the pressure to to the world. 3) believing God’s that leads to transformation. Applying God's Word to Life Give an example of a merciful or gracious act that impacted you? What are some of the kindest things you’ve seen done in life? What’s the best way to show you’re thankful for an expensive gift? How do God’s values differ from the value system of the world? How will you look and act if you make it your mission to fit in by what you wear, how you speak, and what you do? What would be different about your life if you regularly sought to do or say what you believe Jesus would do or say if He was in your situation? How do our beliefs change our thoughts, feelings, and actions? What are some examples of transformational truths that have changed how you think, feel, or act as you live your Christian life? How did you become aware and convinced of the truths that have had the most impact on your life? What might the Lord want you to change about your “offering” in this season of your life? In view of God’s mercies, how will you say “thank you” to the Lord this week? 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. Youth group will meet every Wednesdays during the school year. 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 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.