God Alone Obtains Victory God Alone Deserves Worship Applying God's Word to Life What is a memorable object of worship that you have seen? What was the nature of the devotion around the use of that object? Why do you think the Philistines brought the Ark into the temple of Dagon? What do you think the reaction was the two mornings of Dagon’s fall? With the intensifying nature of oppression, what might the attitude among the Philistine people have been? Have you ever been in a position where you could feel spiritual oppression? How would you describe it? Where are we in danger of mixing God and other ‘idols’? Are there strong emotions that may be tipping you off to idolatry in your life? Announcements Game Night: Sunday, January 26 at 6:00pm. In the spirit of building community among God’s people, we invite you to join us at the Hope Community Church Office, Central Square, Suite 200. Bring a snack to share. Children are welcome (supervised free play will be offered in the Central Square community room). RSVP appreciated but not required. Text Cheryl at (320) 805-0246. Hope Ski Day: Families from Hope are planning to go to the Andes Tower Hills Sunday Super Saver Ski Day on February 2 from 4:00-8:00 p.m. Lift Tickets: $25, Ski Rental: Free, Snowboard Rental: $10,Tubing: $15 (for 2 hours only). NO RSVP, preregistration or payment is needed for this event. Pay Andes when you arrive. Central Square Building Renovation Update: The renovation will start the first week of February, therefore, so that we have plenty of time for potential issues, we will be clearing the auditorium and setting up the gym after the service on January 19. The first Sunday we will meet in the gym for worship is January 26. All the updates will be posted in the weekly email. If you are not receiving the emails, contact Vickie (320) 805-0450. Volunteers Needed for Set up and Tear Down in Glenwood: Contact Vickie if you are willing to help with set up and/or tear down of chairs for Sunday morning worship during the renovations. (This could be a good opportunity for families to serve together). Thank you from Sue Cihlar: “Thank you for the beautiful arrangement, prayers, and acts of kindness for me and my family during my surgery and convalescence. We truly appreciate our church family and look forward to being with you all soon.” Preschool Open Gym:** Friday, January 17 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. Youth Group: for grades 5-12. Wednesdays from 6:40-8:05 p.m. at Central Square Gym. Sermon Based Small Group:** Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. at the Starbuck site. Attend when you are able.