Truly living leads to: that require faith. beyond your control. you might experience. Applying God's Word to Life What are some of the greatest risks you’ve taken? What made it risky? What motivated you to take those risks? What do you risk if you choose not to make a choice? Walk us through the big risks, responses, and rewards that have shaped your life? What did you learn from the risks that did not lead to rewards? What are some of the responses you’ve weighed heavily, and you’re glad you did? How did it turn out? What are some of the blessings you’ve experienced as a result of walking by faith into some unknown? What are some of the blessings and burdens you’ve experienced as a result of your responses or the responses of others? What risk might the Lord be leading you to take right now? What responses do you currently need the Lord’s help with? How will you respond to the Lord so that you may “take hold of the life that is truly life” in this season (1 Tim. 6:19)? Announcements Advent Starts December 1: Hope Community Church is giving each family an advent devotional book “The Dawning of Indestructible Joy” by John Piper. You can find them on the welcome table. Contact us if you do not receive one and would like one. Women's Prayer Brunch: Saturday, December 7 at 10:00 a.m. at Joan Maus's home (26756 State Hwy 55, Glenwood). RSVP to Joan by text or call at 320-760-8729. New Bible Study Starting Wednesday, Dec. 4: at Central Square in Glenwood from 6:30-8:00 p.m. The study will use the book “Ephesians: Our Immeasurable Blessings in Christ” by John MacArthur. Contact Randy Ihnen (320) 760-7102 or Mandy Slotten (320) 424-0839 if you are interested, need a book, and need to know where to meet (Green Room –close to the gym entrance) at Central Square. Membership at Hope: If you are interested in membership at Hope Community Church, contact Pastor Kelly by January 5. You must be a member to vote on the annual budget, for elder appointments, and other major decisions at HCC. Our annual celebration/meeting is scheduled for February 9. Christmas Eve Candlelight Service: Tuesday, December 24 at 4:30 p.m. at Central Square Auditorium and on livestream. There will not be a nursery, but the community room will be open for parents and nursery age children. Refreshments and fellowship before and after the service. Preschool Open Gym: Friday, December 6 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. This is a free event for young children and their caretakers. Invite friends and enjoy free time at Central Square gym in Glenwood. No Youth Group or AWANA: November 27.