It was a privilege to share some insight and highlights from our District Missions Conference in Roblin, ON on October 25-26.


Key Verse:
He told them, “The harvest is plentiful, but the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field."  -Luke 10:2, NIV

Recap
Focus on the World
Sacrifice.  Be inspired by the sacrifice of our missionaries.
Persecution.  Stand with those around the world, especially in Egypt, who are persecuted for their Christian faith.  Click here to read more about Egypt>>
Faith.  Like our missionaries around the world, be willing to step out in faith.
Doorstep.  The world is coming to our doorstep.  Let's reach out to them with the love of Christ.
Partnership.  We each play a part in reaching people around the world for Christ.
Harvest.  Let's open our eyes to see God working around the world.
Our response?  Pray, Give, Go!

Question for Reflection
What is something new that you will do to be a part of what God is doing around the world?


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Key Verse from Sunday
David said to the Philistine, “You come against me with sword and spear and javelin, but I come against you in the name of the LORD Almighty, the God of the armies of Israel, whom you have defied." 1 Samuel 17:45, NIV

Recap
What are the giants in your life?  Addiction, a hopeless situation, sinful habits? 
God wants to help you face your giant!
1. Giants are BIG.
2. Only the BRAVE face a giant.
3. Keep Your EYE on the PRIZE.
4. Develop a THICK SKIN towards discouragers.
5. Have FAITH like a CHILD.
6. EXERCISE your spiritual muscles.
7. Fight with GOD'S AMOUR, not MAN'S.

   i. Saul's LANCE of lies or God's BELT of truth.
   ii. Saul's SHIRT of sin or God's BREASTPLATE of righteousness.
   iii. Saul's BOOTS of busyness or God's GOSPEL of peace.
   iv. Saul's TIGHTS of terror or God's SHIELD of faith.
   v. Saul's HARD HAT of works or God's HELMET of salvation.
   vi. Saul's MAN MADE blade or God's SWORD of the Spirit.

8. Remember whose SIDE you're on.
9. Claim the VICTORY.
10. Kill the giant DEAD.

Question for Reflection
Have you ever watched someone be blessed for fighting with God's armour, rather than man's? (Taking the high road?)

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View the inspirational story of Nick Vujicic.  You can also visit his website at http://www.lifewithoutlimbs.org.

Key Verse from Sunday: 
"Rejoice in The Lord always.  I will say it again: Rejoice!" -Philippians 4:4, NIV

Recap
Being a person of joy is often a battle for our mind.  We looked at the inspirational story of Nick Vujicic.  Visit our website to watch the video of his story (http://www.laurentianchurch.com/walk-it-out-sermon-reflection.html).
How to be a person of joy.
1. Decide whose side you're on (Luke 11:23).
2. Watch what you consume (Philippians 4:8).
3. Be a peacemaker (Romans 12:18).
4.  Boot the enemy out (Matthew 5:30).
5. Get a new brain (Romans 12:2).

Question for Reflection
What does it mean to be "transformed by the renewing of your mind"?

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Have you allowed past failures or past regrets to stop you from climbing the mountain and being all God called You to be?


Key Verse from Sunday: Exodus 3:11-12, NIVBut Moses said to God, “Who am I that I should go to Pharaoh and bring the Israelites out of Egypt?”
And God said, “I will be with you. And this will be the sign to you that it is I who have sent you: When you have brought the people out of Egypt, you will worship God on this mountain.”
Recap
1. Sometimes God uses the strange to call us out of the ordinary (Exodus 3:1-4).
2. It's not about who we are, but about who He is (Exodus 3:5-12a).
3. Worship is central to following God (Exodus 3:12).
4. It's God Calling! (Exodus 3:13-15).
5. Father God is Your Heritage (Exodus 3:16-20, 2 Corinthians 6:18).
6. God May Use What Is Intended for Evil, for Good (Exodus 3:21, 22).
7. God Often Uses What's In Your Hand (Exodus 4:1-9).
8. God Wants Our Availability, Not Our Ability (Exodus 4:10-12).
9. Is Someone Else Doing Your Job? (Exodus 4:13-17).

Closing Challenge: Philippians 3:12-14
Closing Song: "Called Me Higher" performed by "All Sons & Daughters"
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Question for Reflection
God used the ordinary shepherd's staff that was in Moses' hand to show His glory.  Has God ever used an everyday, ordinary thing "in your hand" for His purposes?