Morning Worship
9:00 and 10:30 a.m.
Pastor Norm speaking: “Loving Your Enemies”
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FMC Membership classes
FMC 101, Sunday, June 23
FMC 201, Sunday, June 23
FMC 301, Sunday, June 30
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Second Saturday Serve
June 8, 8 a.m. to 12 noon
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| Norm’s Notes |
May 30, 2013 |
Love Your Enemies
“Love your enemies” – often quoted, rarely lived out. In our polarized society there are potential enemies around every corner: political enemies, sexual orientation enemies, religious enemies, even sports team enemies. We are told to tolerate our enemies, maybe agree to disagree with them, but to love them will be a stretch beyond anything I have ever done. This week’s message is “Why should I ever love my enemies?”
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Norm’s Tours to Bridgewater Farm, a 3,600 cow dairy farm, Wednesday, June 12, 12:30 – 5 p.m. Cost is $2 to cover gas. Sign up at the Connection Center.
Norm’s Tours to Notre Dame and Bethel College, Monday, June 17 (new date). We are leaving at 8:15 a.m., returning by 5:00 p.m. The cost is $8 for gas and Notre Dame tour guide. Must be able to walk 3 miles on this tour, up some small hills and steps. At Notre Dame you will see one of the most beautiful churches in America, inside the Golden Dome, and the front of the library up close. Plus we will tour our own Bethel College.
Sign up today by emailing Stephanee to get your name on the list.
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Bible Byte
“You’re familiar with the old written law, ‘Love your friend,’ and its unwritten companion, ‘Hate your enemy.’ I’m challenging that. I’m telling you to love your enemies. Let them bring out the best in you, not the worst. When someone gives you a hard time, respond with the energies of prayer.” Matthew 5:43-44 (msg)
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