August 31, 2025 

Series: Maturity 

Title: Handling Temptation 

Scripture: James 1:13-18 

Notetaking booklets are available in the foyer 

And remember, when you are being tempted, do not say, “God is tempting me.” God is never tempted to do wrong, and he never tempts anyone else. Temptation comes from our own desires, which entice us and drag us away. These desires give birth to sinful actions. And when sin is allowed to grow, it gives birth to death. 

So don’t be misled, my dear brothers and sisters. Whatever is good and perfect is a gift coming down to us from God our Father, who created all the lights in the heavens. He never changes or casts a shifting shadow. 

He chose to give birth to us by giving us his true word. And we, out of all creation, became his prized possession 

Church office closed tomorrow in lieu of the Labor Day holiday. 

 

 

 

Ladies Wednesday Morning Study begins September 3, on the book of Acts from 10-11:30 a.m. using “Relying on the Power of The Spirit” by Elizabeth George. What does the Holy Spirit do in our lives and how, staying sensitive to His leading, and allowing the Spirit to refine you. This study is good if you’re totally new to Bible study or a long-term student! We learn, discuss, and become friends! Books are $7. 

First Saturday Men’s Breakfast is this Saturday, September 6 at 8 :00 a.m. All guys are encouraged to come for a hot breakfast, friendship and connecting. 

Kairos Team is preparing for its next weekend inside Ridgeland Men’s Correctional, September 18-21. PRAYERS and COOKIES are needed. The sign-up for praying and recipes for cookies are available today through next Sunday. Bring cookies back next Sunday, September 14 or by Wednesday, September 17 @ noon. If possible, package 6 assorted cookies per small Zip-Loc bag, but it’s not required. All Cookies must be homemade. THANK YOU for showing your love of Jesus in these ways! 

Grace Kids Ministry Team Remember all Children's Ministry (INCLUDING CHECK-IN TEAM) will be meeting next Sunday, September 7, after second service in the Youth Room with an Alvin Ord's sandwich lunch provided. We will share important changes for Grace Kids, due to growing pains. There will be no childcare. We ask that you make arrangements for your children at an alternate location due to other ministries meeting simultaneously and that we cannot provide supervision. Thanks! 

Promotion Sunday for Grace Kids is September 21. All 6th graders graduate from Children's Church and now attend Worship Service with their parents. Those in Kindergarten move to Children's Church. Two-year-olds will “move on up” to toddler room. “Commit yourselves wholeheartedly to these words of mine... Teach them to your children....” Deut. 11 

Connections Ministry Appreciation Luncheon & Training All those who are serving in the Connections & Welcome Team (or if you’re interested!) are invited to join us for an Alvin Ord’s sandwich lunch next Sunday, September 7. Lunch/meeting will be approx. 12:30-1:30. This ministry includes: golf cart drivers, hospitality greeters and hosting of welcome tables. Sign up today for our preparations. 

Friendship Evangelism Morning Workshop We’re excited to host an evangelism workshop on Saturday, Sept 20 from 9-noon with Dr. Larry Dixon, a retired Bible Seminary Professor from CIU (Columbia International) leading. Let’s learn more about engaging friendships and broadening our circles, and having a heart for the lost right around us. Prayerfully consider joining us—sign up in the Connections Corner. Dr. Dixon authored several books including Unlike Jesus. 

Local Compassion Grace Missions provided lunch this week to the staff at Mirasol (formerly Hospice Care of the Low Country). It was a blessing to encourage them in their service to our community. Interested in Mirasol—see Susie Ulery today. 

Samaritan’s Purse Rebuild Teams are full for September & October but there is a wait list if we have any last minute cancellations. Contact Anne Eberhart for details. 

 

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