Worship Guide
Message & Sermon Notes
Power to Forgive
Mark 2:1-12
Pastor Jeremy Lind
Sermon Discussion Questions
Questions for Reflection:
1. How could God be using your current suffering to lead you deeper in faith, love, and relationship to Himself?
2. How is Satan tempting you in hopes that your suffering will lead you to reject God rather than lead you closer to Him?
Questions for Discussion:
1. The scribes misunderstand who Jesus is. How can we confront our own incorrect assumptions about Jesus, if we have any?
2. There were many who witnessed Jesus’ miracles that still rejected him. Why are some people convinced while others are not? What evidence has Jesus given us in this passage? Is it sufficient? What else is needed in addition to evidence in order to believe?
Sundays at Lakes Free
Welcome Visitors!
If you are visiting for the first time today, stop by the Next Steps counter to pick up a welcome gift from Lakes Free!
Worship Services: 9:00 & 10:40 am. (Livestream at 10:40am)
Sunday School & Adult Bible Fellowships (ABFs):
Nursery & Preschool Sunday School: 9:00 & 10:40am
Elementary Sunday School: 9:00am
Middle & High School Sunday School: 9:00am
Adult Bible Fellowships: 9:00 & 10:40am (More info here)
Lakes Cafe Open Sunday Mornings: Purchase a cup of coffee for $2 and 100% will be donated to support Lakes Free missionaries. Each month will feature a current Lakes Free Mission partner.
What is the Next Steps Area? You may be wondering what, exactly, is the corner with Next Steps written on the wall? It’s your 1-stop information place for any “next steps” you have such as resources, registrations, questions or ways to get connected at Lakes Free.
Children’s Activity Packs: Activity packs for kids attending worship services are available at the main Worship Center door.
Announcements
Sharing Shop Now Accepting Fall/Winter Clothing: We are now accepting gently used fall/winter clothing for our upcoming clothing event in October. Please leave donations by the Bear Room (lower level Education Wing hallway off Fellowship Hall).
Vision 45 Conference: The Necessity & Power of Prayer Oct. 18 & 19 | Guest speaker: Dana Olson of Prayer First Ministries
Grandparenting Ministry: Love encouraging other grandparents? If you are interested in serving on a leadership team for ministry to Grandparents at Lakes Free, please contact Pastor Jeremy Lind.
Guitarists & Drummers Needed: Our Worship Ministry is looking for guitarists & drummers. If interested, contact Lyle Fashant.
New Member Candidates: The Elder Board has interviewed and is recommending the following for membership at our Annual Meeting on Oct. 26: Joseph & Emily Anderson, Robert Bratrud, Andrew & Hannah Brosted, Travis & Victoria McCollum, Michael & Krystal Pritchett, Nick & Kaitlin Rogney, Danielle Rupard, Pete & Chelsea Sandman, Dick & Jenny Smith.
Offering Envelopes: Offering envelopes for the 2025-25 fiscal year are available at Next Steps.
T-Shirts Needed: MS students will be helping with an Operation Christmas Child Project and need T-shirts. Any condition accepted. Drop off any donations in the Youth Center by Sunday, Oct. 26.
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