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June's Focus: The Purpose of God

Hi folks,

We are so thankful to God for all that He has done and for how faithful He has been to us during this past month. As we journey forward we will continue to celebrate “the family” – both our own and the church. Neither we nor the world we live in is perfect, but it is the world in which we experience goodness of God. To keep your focus on Jesus!

After everything Job experienced, he declared: “I know that you can do all things; no purpose of yours can be thwarted” (Job 42:2). What an amazing perspective and attitude to have a life? We need to answer the following questions:
·                What is purpose?
·                Why do I need purpose?
·                How do I discover God’s purpose for me?
·                How do I live in it?

There are great things laying ahead for us in June, so check the bulletin to see when important events take place. There are camps; new things to sign up for; and opportunities for God to use you. Don’t miss the ministry opportunities if relationships are a priority for you or if you long to be free from pain in them and to grow. Sign up if you want to be part of God’s purposes in changing the city! I look forward to sharing with you in these things during this month.

Join us as we journey in “Discovering God’s Eternal Purposes.”
You are blessed in order to bless.

Ron Gardiner

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