Jesus calls his disciples to: Draw on the – to remain salty. 2) Put your – to shine brightly. 3) Hold fast to – to be found faithful. Applying God's Word to Life What were some of the fond memories of canning, preserving, and food processing that you learned from your parents or grandparents? What difference does it make for Jesus to say “you are . . . the salt . . . the light” instead of you should be? In what way would living out the call of the beatitudes ensure we draw on His power to be the salt and light that makes the difference we can make? Which of the beatitudes has the most potential to increase your saltiness if you were to grow in having that posture toward God and people right now? How did the WWJD movement seek to help Christians apply Matt. 5:16? What are some of the tangible ways that our Christian faith can be seen where we live, work, and play? Where could it be seen this last month for you? Where do we experience the greatest pressure to adjust what God has said rather than practice it and teach it faithfully? In what ways are you tempted to conform, conceal, or compromise right now? What do you need from the Lord and from one another so that you can be different to make the difference you have the potential to make right now? What will you do this week to draw from God’s Spirit and Word to be found faithful as a witness for Him? Announcements Service that Sends Gifts: This Wednesday, 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. Operation Christmas Boxes Due November 15: Be sure to fill your boxes and drop them off at either site on or before November 15. Any late boxes will not make shipping. Boxes can be dropped off sooner. Remember to pay the $10 shipping fee by going online by scanning the QR code on the label (you will be able to track your box too) or enclosing the money in the box and Hope. Mariah Drever is the contact for Glenwood, Vera Vichich for Starbuck. Hope Youth Retreat - Nov 20-22, 2026: Come Away for a great time playing games, cooking together, laser tag, pixel arena, batting simulator, arcade, shopping in St. Cloud, and impacting devotions. Must register and pay $65 online by November 8 using the link in the weekly email, app or website. Youth Group: Wednesdays from 6:40–8:05 pm. for Grades 5–12. Meet at Central Square Gym. Sermon Based Small Group Glenwood: Tuesdays from 7:00-8:30pm 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.