Setting The Scene: 2 Timothy 2 What we can learn from: Soldiers

March 22, 2015 Pastor Chris Brown
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Setting The Scene: 2 Timothy 2
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Farmers:
2 Timothy 2:6-7
What we can learn from:
The hardworking farmer should be the first to receive a share of the
crops. 7 Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight
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Soldiers:
Spiritual growth takes _____________ and ______________.
2 Timothy 2:3-4
Two keys to making it happen:
Join with me in suffering, like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. 4 No
one serving as a soldier gets entangled in civilian affairs, but rather tries
to please his commanding officer.
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2 Timothy 2:1, 8-13
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Realize that we are in _________________________.
You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus.
Remember Jesus Christ, raised from the dead, descended from
David. This is my gospel, 9 for which I am suffering even to the point of
being chained like a criminal. But God’s word is not chained. 10 Therefore
I endure everything for the sake of the elect, that they too may obtain
the salvation that is in Christ Jesus, with eternal glory.
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Don’t fall for the _____________________________.
Follow a ______________ set of ________________.
Athletes:
Here is a trustworthy saying:
If we died with him, we will also live with him;
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if we endure, we will also reign with him.
If we disown him, he will also disown us;
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if we are faithless, he remains faithful, for he cannot disown himself.
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2 Timothy 2:5
Similarly, anyone who competes as an athlete does not receive the
victor’s crown except by competing according to the rules.
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If we play on _____________, we play by ________________.
_______________ will be well worth the ___________________.
If we don’t play by ____________, we aren’t on ____________.
Our strength comes from __________ we are, not ________we are.
Fill in the Blanks: a battle, enemies schemes, different, commands, God’s
Team, God’s rules, God’s rules, His team, dedication, determination, Eternity,
sacrifice, whose, who.
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EASTER AT FAIRPLEX
April 5 - 9 & 11am - Grandstand
PFB/PURPOSE
Easter Volunteers Needed!
We need 100s of volunteers to serve the 1000s who will attend our two Easter services at Fairplex.
Please fill out a volunteer card and place it in the offering or offering boxes in the lobby.
Easter volunteers should attend the volunteer preparation breakfast
on Saturday, April 4 at 9am in the B building.
Handicap Assistance
Set-Up
Stephanie x3031, StephanieK@pfbpurpose.com
This year, we have reserved the boxed seating area at
the top of the Grandstands for people with a handicap
or special needs. Our volunteers will assist people from
the handicap parking area, to the seating area, as well as
serving as hosts throughout the service.
Samantha x3006, SamanthaH@pfbpurpose.com
Come at 8am on Saturday, April 4 to load the truck, eat a
quick breakfast, receive a parking pass, then we’ll head
to Fairplex. Involves some light or heavy lifting.
Tear-Down
Samantha x3006, SamanthaH@pfbpurpose.com
After our Easter services, from 12-2pm, help tear down
both the inside and outside of the Grandstand area.
Involves some light or heavy lifting.
Family Room Host
Juanita x3049, JuanitaC@pfbpurpose.com
An indoor family room is provided for families with young
children on the Mezzanine Level. We need hosts who
will welcome families and assist them in having the best
possible experience.
Greeters/Kids Activity Bags
Stephanie x3031, StephanieK@pfbpurpose.com
Greeters will provide a warm welcome and assistance by
handing out welcome cards, programs, and kids activity
bags. You may sign up individually or as a family.
Usher
Stephanie x3031, StephanieK@pfbpurpose.com
Serve throughout the Grandstands to greet, assist, and
receive the offering at both services.
Guest Centers
Stephanie x3031, StephanieK@pfbpurpose.com
Greet our guests at the Guest Centers, give out welcome
gifts, and answer questions.
Hospitality
Tina x3021, TinaT@pfbpurpose.com
Help set up and serve at our coffee and donuts stations
before each of the services at Fairplex.
Parking Patrol
Stephanie x3031, StephanieK@pfbpurpose.com
Work alongside the Fairplex staff to greet, direct traffic,
ensure safety, and offer assistance.
Volunteers Needed!
Volunteers are needed to play an important part in providing participants an opportunity to see, hear, touch,
and feel the events of Holy Week that lead up to the resurrection. Greeters, hosts, and prayer counselors
will be interacting with the participants to help set the tone for this experience.
Greeter: Greet visitors as they arrive, hand out programs, flashlights, and give a brief orientation.
Bilingual Spanish speakers are needed.
Host/Facilitator: Roam between two or three scenes and observe and pray during the event. Help
regulate the flow of visitors from one scene to another and help direct people to the prayer room.
Prayer/Counselor: Stationed at the exit of the event. Be available to take someone to the prayer
room, if requested. Distribute literature about our PFB/Purpose Easter services. Collect programs
and flashlights.
Volunteers will gather to celebrate and prepare with a time of praise, prayer, and preview on
Wednesday, April 1, at either 1pm or 7pm. Further instructions will be given, as well.
If you have questions, please contact Janet Brandon at 909-938-8669 or email mjbran1@juno.com.
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