Weekly Bible Reading Forecast: Week 48
Posted in Bible Reading Forecasts | By Bradley Patton | Posted on Sun Nov 28, 2021
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We’re following Paul this week on his second and third missionary journeys. It’s a pretty rough start in Acts 17, but he recovers and we’ll move on to hear Paul’s pastoral advice and encouragement of these new believers in his letters. Some of the churches are growing and learning. Others are having struggles (here’s looking at you, Corinth). All in all, it’s an interesting week of reading. Pay attention to how Paul works out his pastoral advice through the lens of the cross and resurrection.
The Word Today
Posted in From the Pastor | By Shades Mountain Baptist Church | Posted on Tue Nov 23, 2021
There are people around us every single day in need of rescue. As the people of God, we are called to be part of this rescue mission.
Weekly Bible Reading Forecast: Week 47
Posted in Bible Reading Forecasts | By Bradley Patton | Posted on Sun Nov 21, 2021
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This week, we’re reading about how the gospel crosses social, racial, and ethnic boundaries. Although it doesn’t come easily or without conflict and hurt, the grace of Jesus is greater than any barrier and worth bearing one another’s burdens.
The Word Today
Posted in From the Pastor | By Shades Mountain Baptist Church | Posted on Tue Nov 16, 2021
Do you need rest? Are you overwhelmed by the burdens of life? Jesus calls us to come to Him and trust Him to find the rest that our souls desire.
Weekly Bible Reading Forecast: Week 46
Posted in Bible Reading Forecasts | By Bradley Patton | Posted on Sun Nov 14, 2021
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This week closes out the gospel of John and moves us into Acts as the gospel begins to spread throughout Jerusalem and (because of persecution) into Judea and Samaria.
Pray For Our Mission Teams
Posted in Missions | By Shades Staff | Posted on Fri Nov 12, 2021
Several teams have been sent out to labor in His harvest. Please pray for their specific prayer needs as they labor in the field, and as they return home.
35 And Jesus went throughout all the cities and villages, teaching in their synagogues and proclaiming the gospel of the kingdom and healing every disease and every affliction. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion for them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few; 38 therefore pray earnestly to the Lord of the harvest to send out laborers into his harvest.”
Matthew 9:35-38
The Word Today
Posted in From the Pastor | By Shades Mountain Baptist Church | Posted on Wed Nov 10, 2021
The easy thing to do is to be conformed to the world around us. Let not our minds be transformed by the things of the world, but by the Word of God.
Weekly Bible Reading Forecast: Week 45
Posted in Bible Reading Forecasts | By Bradley Patton | Posted on Sun Nov 7, 2021
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Our time this week will take us through the first half of John’s gospel. It is the most unique of the four gospels and is written specifically so that people may believe Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God and that by believing they may have life in his name. Pay attention to each of these themes as you read: belief, Christ, Son of God, eternal life, and discipleship.
Missional Living Update - November 2021
Posted in Missions | By Shades Staff | Posted on Fri Nov 5, 2021
With the holiday season right around the corner and as 2021 comes to a close, there will be many opportunities for you to Live Sent at home, in your neighborhood, and in the community. You can learn about them by downloading the pdf newsletter, or reading below:
The Word Today
Posted in From the Pastor | By Shades Mountain Baptist Church | Posted on Wed Nov 3, 2021
It costs you nothing to give encouragement, but words of encouragement are as valuable as gold to someone who needs it. Try to encourage someone this week.