God’s people are called to lead by: to God’s Word. others through sound teachings. those who oppose sound doctrine. Applying God's Word to Life Describe a truly scary storm that you lived to tell about? What made it so scary? What helps us get through the intense storms that rage around us? What are the current elements of the storm from your point of view? What is solid enough to anchor your life to? Why? Who have been the steady voices in your life, in culture, and in history that have helped people to navigate the storms? What are some of the cultural characteristics of the water we are swimming in that God would want us to wisely discern? Why is it important to be for something, and not merely against something? What does it look like to teach and model what Jesus was for? What have been some of the false teachings through the years that stood against the clear teachings of God’s word? 10)What are some of the deceptive and unethical ways that people use to persuade you to come over to their side? 11)How can a Christian model sound teaching using sound methods that do not call their claims into question? 12)Where are you currently leading others to and how might the Lord be calling for a course correction in your life? Announcements Women’s Prayer Brunch: Saturday, February 7 at 10:00 am at Maria Gustafson’s home (709 East 7th Street, Morris). All women are welcome to enjoy a morning of food, fellowship and prayer. Time of Prayer for Refugees and Immigrants in MN and the USA: Please join us for a time of prayer for refugees and immigrants in our state and country. We will meet in the conference room in the Hope office space at Central Square after the service in Glenwood on Sunday, Jan. 18th. There will be snacks provided and we will formally begin our prayer time at 12p.m. IF Conference at Starbuck Friday, February 27 at 5:30-10:00 pm: We are signed up to be part of the livestream IF conference at the Starbuck church. This is a 1-night event for women of all ages. Mark your calendars, line up your childcare (Dads) and plan for a refreshing evening with friends (and invite your friends)! We will have registration information next week. Vision and Victories Annual Celebration: Sunday, February 8 at both services. More details coming next week We do plan to have some good breakfast food at Starbuck and a meal at Central Square after the service. Sermon Based Small Group Glenwood: Tuesdays at 7:00 pm at Central Square, Suite 200. Attend when you are able. Sermon Based Small Group Starbuck: Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. at the Starbuck site. Attend when you are able. Youth Group: for 5th-12th grade, Wednesdays from 6:40-8:05 pm at Central Square Glenwood. Meet in the community room. Ministry Testimonies: If you serve at Hope in some way, or you participated in one of our small groups, perhaps you have story to tell of how HCC’s ministry has impacted you or someone you love? Contact Pastor Kelly to sign-up to record a testimony that answers one of these questions: 1) Tell a story that illustrates how you saw God at work through a specific ministry. 2) What is the most significant part of the ministry you want to talk about and why is it important? We will record testimonies after the service in Starbuck on Jan. 18, during the week at the Glenwood office by appointment, and after the service in Glenwood on Jan. 25.