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God's Presence
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Prayer brings us into God's presence. Have you ever had a prayer time when God seemed so close, it was an awesome moment? The writer in Psalm 84 had such an experience: How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord Almighty! My soul yearns, even faints, for the courts of the Lord; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God. (Ps 84:1-2 NIV) The Psalmist yearns to experience the presence of Almighty God when he prays. There is an important principle here that will change your prayer life: The first purpose of prayer is to experience God's presence! Too often, we want to experience power to deal with life. But be assured, the power will come with His presence! Isaiah had such an experience: He went to the temple to come into God's presence. (Read Isaiah 6: 1-8) Isaiah discovers the awesome presence of God filling the temple. In the process he discovers his true need for sanctifying power. God touches Isaiah with a live coal from the altar, and he is never again the same! So, if you want the joy of the Lord to be your strength, come into his presence with thanksgiving and praise. (Ps. 100:4 NIV)
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Prayer Requests
- John Glass, Caroline Hedman's father, suffered a broken hip and had surgery, which went well. Caroline will be heading to Colorado again to help run her parents' business.
- John Napoli, an employee of Jim Day, received multiple injuries in a car accident.
- Randy Key - Pastor and Susan's brother-in law was in an accident caused by a drunk driver; he is injured but recovering
- Jose Cavazos: Cancer treatments
- Bill and Pat Wilson: Ongoing health issues
- Mike Hedman: Employment
- Pray for God's leadership regarding our current pastoral candidates, Donovan and Danni McMahan, who will be our guests Sunday, September 22.
- The Church needs a new liability insurance company. Our policy expires Sep. 30, 2024 as the company is leaving TX and no longer insuring churches in TX.
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Discipleship Class
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Want to know more about being involved in an intensive discipleship development course for the next 13-15 weeks? Give Patty Lefner a call at 512-716-9474. This can be a life-changing experience that will propel your spiritual growth to new depths and insights. You will never regret the time and investment in such an endeavor. You will experience a personal revival!
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Every Saturday!
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Meet with Danette for Prayer Warrior Ministry. Pray about our church, its members, and anything else that is on your heart.
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REACHING THE ONE!
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There is a small glass container with slips of paper and a pen behind the "ONE BOX" on the communion table. Feel free to place a new or additional name of someone you hope to reach for Christ in the box. Then, at pastoral prayer time, come and pray for the "ONE or ONES" you are hoping to reach for Christ.
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jrussom@hillcountrynazarene.com
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