November
2007
Thanksgiving People are Joyful People
4:12 I know how to be abased, and I know how to abound; in any and all circumstances I have learned the secret of facing plenty and hunger, abundance and want. 4:13 I can do all things in him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:12-13 RSVKey Point: We are invited to experience joy through the gift of gratitude - despite our circumstances or “level” of living
Story of 1st November 1620
How to experience gratitude despite circumstances
The secret of joy/contentment = _______________
What outside force is most likely to upset your joy, steal your contentment?
God does NOT cause evil – but can use it for good for those who love Him (Romans 8:28)
Inside force - Maslow’s Pyramid of Needs
S __________ » Self __________ for others
S __________ » Self __________ for others
S __________ » Self __________ for others
Covenant World Relief - we experience fulfillment at a “_____” level of need by helping those at a “_____” level
And discovering that we are brought to a “_____” level
Missions Sunday experience
Thanksgiving = natural expression of awareness of God’s favor at any level
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