Blessed are those whose posture toward . . . God is that of: with empty cups. 2) by sin and its brokenness. 3) to His will. 4) to do what is right. 5) Inviting change. Others is that of: Multipliers of . 2) Pursuers of . 3) Withstanding the . Applying God's Word to Life What are the things people value the most in our society – things most people believe we should pursue if we want to be truly blessed in this life? According to the rules of society, who do we expect to inherit the earth? How does Jesus’ desire for us land differently if we understood the intent of the gospel was to free us from having any concern for doing what it is right? How well does the outline express the posture Jesus desires of his followers? How might you word it differently to better capture what He said? How does Jesus’ description of the character He desires for us compare to what we naturally value in our society? What stood out to you the most as you listened to Jesus today? Which of the Beatitudes did Jesus put his finger on as the one he wants you to grow in the most right now? How will you follow His lead in this? Announcements Hitting the Mark Youth Event: Today at 2:30 pm Fellowship • Message • Shooting • Games • Food • Prizes Students will be taught safe firearm practices and how to properly “sight in” before having one-on-one time shooting a .22 rifle under the direct coaching of an adult mentor. Friends are welcome. Prizes will be awarded. Come hungry! Read the weekly email or direct youth group email for links to register & directions or contact Pastor Kelly. Service that Sends Gifts: October 21 at 6:00–8:00 pm. This time, we want to serve you! Give Hope’s 5th–12th grade Youth Group a project that needs doing. In exchange for our work, we’ll accept a free-will offering to help send Operation Christmas Child gifts to children in need around the world. Our goal is 40 Christmas boxes which is approximately $1,200 Have a project at your home—or send us to bless someone you care about! You can even make the free-will offering on their behalf. See the weekly email for a link to register. “Connections: Women Connecting with Women”: will meet for coffee on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month at 10:00 am at Gather, next one is October 21. Women’s Prayer Breakfast: Saturday, November 7 at 10:00a.m. This is a time for women to gather for fellowship and to spend some time in prayer. Karrie Juetten is hosting (621 E Minnesota Avenue, Glenwood) RSVP t0 (320) 808-7085). All women are invited. Adventure Club: Wednesdays, at 6:30-8:00 pm. at the First Baptist Church in Glenwood. Youth Group: Wednesdays from 6:40–8:05 pm. for Grades 5–12. Meet at Central Square Gym. Join us each Wednesday for games, singing, impactful messages, and small-group discussion time with students your own age. Bring a friend—friends are always welcome! Sermon Based Small Group Glenwood: Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm at Central Square Suite 200. Attend when you are able. Contact: Bruce Geiser (320) 491-0685 Sermon Based Small Group Starbuck: Wednesdays at 6:45 p.m. at the Starbuck site. Attend when you are able.