Pray so we can rely on the power of God for: thru spiritually gifted ambassadors. that brings conversion of hearts. as we serve Him together. for God’s church on mission for Him. 5) as we speak for Him. Applying God's Word to Life Give examples of power tools that made the work done with a manual tool profoundly easier? How would you compare the difference? Why do people use the manual tool instead of the power tool at times? What helps you to remain patient when you need to wait? Describe some of the amazing things you have seen God do thru people. Tell some stories of people who experienced God drawing them to Himself. How have you seen God bring people together and make it possible for people to stay together through His power at work in them? What do we see modeled by the early church regarding prayer, decision making, setting direction, and the results that followed? How about missionaries that you know? When have you felt carried along by God, or made able to say or do what you didn’t think was possible? How would you describe you current day-to-day walk on a scale from “manual labor” to “the power tool is plugged in and drawing current”? 10.What do you sense the Lord leading you to do so that you might experience His power at work thru you in greater ways? Say “yes” today! Announcements Hope Community Shirt Sales Due Tomorrow: Our personally designed T-shirts and Hoodies are now available to order through April 13. Find a link to the online order form in the weekly email. Contact Vickie (320-805-0450) for questions. Emerald Crossing VBS: An Irish Adventure through Psalm 23, June 22-25, 9:00 am-11:35 am for ages 4yrs-entering 5th Grade at the First Baptist Church in Glenwood. Breakfast, bible, crafts, games, science and more. Online registration opens May 6th. Wanted: Emerald Crossing Shepherds (VBS Volunteers): Volunteers are greatly needed for VBS (some of the usual volunteers are not able to help this year). Would you be willing to lead crews, crafts, or games? We specifically need craft and game leaders for both prek and elementary. All the crafts and games are planned and supplies purchased, so just show up to set up, demonstrate, lead and clean up. Diaper “Shower” for Life Connections: We are collecting new unopened boxes/bags of diapers Sunday, May 3, so we can shower Life Connections with diapers. The diaper club is one of the many services Life Connections provides parents in need to help them with the struggles of providing for a baby. Can’t make it May 3? You can drop them off at the church office or building anytime before May 3. Connections: Women connecting with Women. To find out more, you are invited for coffee on April 15th at 9:30 am at the home of Joyce Doughty (911 Mount Lookout Hts Dr, Glenwood, 320-424-8100). Looking forward to seeing you and connecting with you! 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: Wednesdays from 6:40-8:05 pm at Central Square. Glenwood. Meet in the community room.