Gospel relationships are marked by: the love due to others. 2. that which harms others. 3. as an active member of God’s team. Applying God’s Word to Life What does it take to win in your favorite realm of performance or your favorite sport? Describe the how to win as best you can. What actions or activities either ensure the success or failure of the key players in your favorite sport or realm of performance? How sure are you that you have the new identity offered in Christ? How has the good news you’ve heard become good news to your family, friends, neighbors, and enemies? What motivates us to withhold the good that is due to others? What motivates us to be careful and gentle toward others? What kind of damage can be done by our active and passive failures in the realm of relationships? Describe who you were before God recruited you to His team? When you consider Team Jesus, how clear are the “rules of the game” to you? What role have you been playing on His team? Has God convicted you of something He wants you to confess that you might experience the flood of forgiveness offered in Christ? What is the Lord prompting you to stop doing or start doing as a result of our time in Romans 13 today? Announcements Women's Prayer Brunch: Saturday, September 28 at 10:00 a.m. at Joyce’s home (911 Mt Lookout Hts Drive, Glenwood). All women are invited for a time of food, fellowship and prayer. RSVP to Joyce by text or call at 320-424-8100. Hope Youth Retreat Nov. 1-3: Night games, games, cooking together, AirMaxx trampolines & skatepark & shopping in St. Cloud, and youth devotions. Depart Friday, Nov.1 at 5:15pm from Minnewaska High School (after practices) and return Sun., Nov. 3 at Central Square parking lot at 12:30pm. Sign-up and pay $45 by Oct. 18. Friends welcome. We are staying for free at a sister-church in Paynesville, so sleeping bags & pillows are a must! Sign-up using the link on our app, website or weekly email. Fall Food & Fun Festival: Sunday, October 13 at Crossroads Stables/Barsness’s (33502 County Road 14, Starbuck) Each family should bring a side dish or desert to share. 3:30-5:00-pumpkin painting/maze/yard games 3:45-first hayride leaves 4:15-second hayride leaves 4;45-third hayride leaves if there is interest (eat late) 5:00-meal & free play 6:20-clean up and go Youth Group: for grades 5-12. Meet from 6:40-8:05 p.m. at Central Square gym with games, music, message, and age-appropriate small groups. AWANA: Wednesdays 6:30-8:00p.m. for ages 3 years (by Sept. 11) through 5th grade at the First Baptist Church in Glenwood. 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. Minnewaska Mom's: They meet the second and fourth Wednesdays from 9:30-11:00a.m. at Restoration Church in Glenwood. Contact Karrie Anderson (320) 249-0096. Sermon Based Small Group: Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. at the Starbuck site. Attend when you are able.