TGIM 2-20-12: Overconfident + Metro Riders Alert
February 20, 2012 by Enoch
Hello,
How confident are you in your commitment to Christ? What would it take to shake your faith in the Savior? How would you respond if God asked you to give more than you thought you could bear? Would your devotion be destroyed if your circumstances suddenly changed? When Jesus told Peter and the other apostles that they would abandon him, Peter strongly protested saying: “”If I must die with you, I will not deny you.” And (the other apostles) all said the same.” – Mark 14: 31b Despite this affirmation, each of these men fell away just as Jesus said they would. The apostles were well intentioned but overconfident in their own ability to stay true to Christ. Today, let’s confess the weakness of our faith and ask God to help us maintain a humble dependence on our Savior, even when trouble comes.
Please join us tonight at 7:30 as Pastor John continues to lead us through the book of Jonah.
- Enoch
Metro Riders Please be aware that: “Beginning at 10 p.m. Friday and continuing through system closing on Monday, shuttle buses will replace Orange Line trains between Rosslyn and Virginia Square to allow for NTSB-recommended switch replacement near Clarendon.” For more information, see the Metro website here: http://www.wmata.com/about_metro/news/PressReleaseDetail.cfm?ReleaseID=5156
I was born and raised in Northern Michigan, and growing up I spent much of my time roaming through the woods, building tree forts, and swimming in the lakes around my home. Today I still have a love for the outdoors, and I greatly enjoy hiking, camping, and canoeing. I am the second oldest of eight kids, and I am pretty close to the rest of my family. While in high school I had a great relationship with my youth pastor, and it was at this time that God started to stir in my heart a desire to serve in vocational ministry. After graduating from high school in 2003, I began attending a community college in Traverse City, MI. During this time of my life God blessed me with some great friendships, many of which I still maintain to this day. I also had the opportunity to serve as a part time youth director at my church while attending college in Michigan. In the fall of 2006 I traveled to the Philippines and spent 2.5 months working with a church there. When I returned, I decided to pursue a ministry education and enrolled in Bible school. After majoring in Pastoral Studies, I graduated from Moody Bible Institute in spring of 2011. I am passionate about men’s ministry, family ministry, and discipleship, and I am excited to now be serving Christ and the people of Frontline Arlington.
