The promises of prayer are unlocked thru: A connection to Jesus. to Jesus’ words. to Jesus’ loving commands. in accord with Jesus’ name. Applying God's Word to Life Share some of the most extravagant claims or promises you struggled to believe, but found that they were in fact true! What makes you likely to believe or doubt a profound promise? How do Jesus’ promises regarding prayer initially strike you? What do you think Jesus meant when he said “apart from me you can do nothing (v. 5)”? What does it look like to “abide in Jesus” like a branch relates to a vine? What are some ways that you live this out in your life? What did Jesus have in mind when he said “if my words abide in you”? In what ways have you experienced this in your life? What’s the connection between love and obedience for Jesus? For His disciples? For you personally? Are you God’s slave or God’s friend (v. 12-15)? What’s the difference? 9 What does it look like to live as a friend of Jesus? What does it look and sound like to pray “in Jesus name”? What are examples of the upper limits of what God has done in response to prayer in your life, in the Bible, and in history? How will choose to abide that you might grow in fruitfulness? Announcements Welcome New Members of Hope Community Church, Nick and Chanda Terhaar. They attend the Glenwood service. Pope County Church Ski Day: 5:00p.m.-midnight, Feb. 22. at Andes Tower Hills. Pre-registration is required by February 19. Pick up a flyer on the welcome table for the details and QR codes. Central Square Building Renovation Update: Kids church changes: 4 year olds through 4th grade will be dismissed during the sermon to join teachers out in the hall outside the gym doors. Teachers will escort the kids to their class in suite 200 and escort them back down to the gym after the service. Central Square has safety concerns and has requested that children/youth do not play/hang out behind any of the curtains nor do they want young children (4th grade and younger) unsupervised in the hall. Also be mindful of the Megatron (T.V.) and the audio/video tables. Cross+Over Basketball Program is being offered again this year for the first 20 students grades 5th-8th who sign up. The cost is $20/family to cover the subscription to Sports Spectrum. Brad Randt is offering 4 Sunday training sessions; Feb. 2, 23, March 2 at 6:00-7:30 and Feb. 9 2:00-3:30. You need to sign up for each Sunday you want to attend. See the weekly email for the link to sign up. Sermon Based Small Group: Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. at the Starbuck site. Attend when you are able.