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09/05/2026

19 Don’t you realize that your body is the temple of the Holy Spirit, who lives in you and was given to you by God? You do not belong to yourself, 20 for God bought you with a high price. So you must honor God with your body. – 1 Corinthians 6:19-20, NLT

Maintaining good health is often held up as Maintenance and good stewardship of our temple for the Holy Spirit. Some even regard letting yourself go to seed as equivalent to entering a house of worship and leaving empty snack wrappers and soda cans strewn about the chapel. Which may be a stretch, but clearly, the Bible speaks of maintaining good health in a positive way.

11 Daniel spoke with the attendant who had been appointed by the chief of staff to look after Daniel, Hananiah, Mishael, and Azariah. 12 “Please test us for ten days on a diet of vegetables and water,” Daniel said. 13 “At the end of the ten days, see how we look compared to the other young men who are eating the king’s food. Then make your decision in light of what you see.” 14 The attendant agreed to Daniel’s suggestion and tested them for ten days.
15 At the end of the ten days, Daniel and his three friends looked healthier and better nourished than the young men who had been eating the food assigned by the king. 16 So after that, the attendant fed them only vegetables instead of the food and wine provided for the others. – Daniel 1:11-16, NLT

Careful consumption resulted in Daniel and his fellow slaves outperforming those who dined on rich foods and wines, and the wisdom displayed by Daniel in eating healthy was one of many ways he set himself apart in the eyes of his masters. It wouldn’t be the last.

It all sounds great, and there’s certainly a healthy diet connection with Biblical truths continuing today. New Life Promise is a nutrition plan my wife has followed for some time, based on eating healthy and studying scripture as part of the daily plan. When I shop for her, I often pick up a loaf of a nutritious, flourless, bread marketed as Ezekiel Bread.

So, what do we make of all this when we’re born with or develop health conditions that wreck our body, the Spirit’s temple? Because, as a Type 1 diabetic since age 7, scripture about healthiness and body care often draws a frown from me. Why? Because for a long time, it felt like I was given a factory reject model for a body. One requiring special medicines, a restrictive diet, and one making me ineligible for several kinds of work.

I know many people struggling with much worse health issues, severe asthma to cancer, and I’ve wondered if they ever echoed my sentiments of, “Take care of the temple? Then why did you give me one with cracks in the floor and plaster peeling off, God?” I’m sure some do. We must keep in mind, though, that God works good through us in many ways, and the conditions that may appear to us as temple flaws and limitations? They might be key in showing others who the Lord is.

3 All praise to God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ. God is our merciful Father and the source of all comfort. 4 He comforts us in all our troubles so that we can comfort others. When they are troubled, we will be able to give them the same comfort God has given us. - 2 Corinthians 1:3-4, NLT

Believers dealing with tremendous illness and disease have sometimes been inspirations for others by the depth of their faith in crisis, leading people to Christ. I’ve spoken to many diabetics over the years regarding good health practices maintaining healthy blood sugar levels. And faith in God has always been part of those talks.

But it’s not easy. God knows that it isn’t, and now I believe dealing with a fractured temple but still believing, still using it to grow the Kingdom of God, still helping others with similar problems and explaining the faith behind what keeps us going…it’s part of our way in laying up treasures in heaven.

And when the world and our inflictions are heavy, God helps in ways that exceed our expectations. Here’s an example. As a diabetic, I can’t have jam or jelly with my toast. The sugar-free jams and jellies have sweeteners that raise my sugar, or far too much natural sugar to be good for me. But a company started making all-natural, no sugar added, applesauce in flavors like Strawberry, Blackberry, and Blueberry. Those became my breakfast go-to’s with toast.

Then, one day, the stores stopped carrying those flavored varieties. Or the company stopped making them. Maybe both. My breakfast routine became dry toast, or regular applesauce dusted with cinnamon. Not going to lie, I ranted. Why did keeping my temple healthy have to be so hard? Nott in a major, life-threatening way, but just in such frustration and annoyance? Could I not have this one, good thing that makes the struggle easier, Lord?

A week later, the same company launched new flavors of their all-natural applesauce, Caramel Apple and Orange Swirl! Nothing tastes better than pulling a little tub of Orange Swirl from the fridge after mowing! Once more, God had exceeded my expectations by taking something away but replacing it with something even better. It’s not the first time He has, and not the biggest miracle He has worked in my life. But it’s still one of the best reminders that God knows what we need and what will make our life better, much more than we do. Our worldly expectations disappoint, but never doubt that Christ will exceed expectations when we’re working with everything we have been given to bring Him glory. Even if our temples aren’t perfect.

If you’re dealing with a physical temple that’s troublesome and you need spiritual encouragement, please follow us online. Connexion Mount Vernon IL is here: https://www.facebook.com/connexion07

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09/02/2026

18 So all of us who have had that veil removed can see and reflect the glory of the Lord. And the Lord—who is the Spirit—makes us more and more like him as we are changed into his glorious image. - 2 Corinthians 3:18, NLT

In his Sunday message, Pastor Matt talked about how our faith in Christ is reflected by our joy. (“The JOY of the Lord Is Our Strength!”, watch it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dMHwUV1QdUI ) Or, at least, it should be if we’ve accepted His Gift of Salvation. And Matt addressed what sometimes blocks that joyful reflection.

Reflecting when it comes to our Savior is a multifaceted element of our faith, isn’t it? After all, how many ways can we reflect Him for the world to see? How can we reflect about Him and know our Creator and Messiah better? Let us count the ways!

May our lives be a reflection of Jesus’ love and forgiveness. 37 “Do not judge others, and you will not be judged. Do not condemn others, or it will all come back against you. Forgive others, and you will be forgiven. - Luke 6:37, NLT

May we reflect in the Spirit on ways we can introduce Jesus to those who don’t yet know Him and model the peace He brings. 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. - Philippians 4:6-7, NLT

In school, tests reflect both how much we’ve learned and how good our instructors are in bringing us better understanding of a subject. May we model effectively and convincingly what we’ve learned about the nature of our God and show the world what a Good Teacher Christ is. 8 The Lord is good and does what is right; he shows the proper path to those who go astray. 9 He leads the humble in doing right, teaching them his way. - Psalm 25:7-9, NLT

In science, reflection is the return of light or heat or sound after striking a barrier. In math, reflection is the flip of a shape across a line, so it faces the opposite direction. May we reflect Him in similar ways. When the world puts up a barrier against us by rejecting our faith, may we return to Christ and face His direction, not the worldly way. 7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear and timidity, but of power, love, and self-discipline. 8 So never be ashamed to tell others about our Lord. And don’t be ashamed of me, either, even though I’m in prison for him. With the strength God gives you, be ready to suffer with me for the sake of the Good News. 9 For God saved us and called us to live a holy life. He did this, not because we deserved it, but because that was his plan from before the beginning of time—to show us his grace through Christ Jesus. 10 And now he has made all of this plain to us by the appearing of Christ Jesus, our Savior. He broke the power of death and illuminated the way to life and immortality through the Good News. 11 And God chose me to be a preacher, an apostle, and a teacher of this Good News. - 2 Timothy 1:7-11, NLT

And lastly, as Pastor Matt said in his message, don’t be afraid to let loose in joy and celebration for what God has done! Jesus brought hope where there was only death. Freedom from the chains of sin which otherwise weigh us down and mire us in darkness. Shines the Light of the World so we can be drawn to Him and have eternal life! Reflect His joy! 9 “I have loved you even as the Father has loved me. Remain in my love. 10 When you obey my commandments, you remain in my love, just as I obey my Father’s commandments and remain in his love. 11 I have told you these things so that you will be filled with my joy. Yes, your joy will overflow! 12 This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. - John 15:9-12, NLT

This week, reflect the Lord in every facet you can imagine. Be intentional and compassionate, encouraging and instructive. Reflect a good example by mirroring Christ, the Best Example!

If your reflective surfaces of faith need polishing, and if you want to know more about the Good News of Christ the Savior, please follow us online! Connexion Mount Vernon IL is here: https://www.facebook.com/connexion07

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Watch the Sunday Message from ConneXion MtV, “In the Meantime, Be a Real Family”, exploring 1 Thessalonians 5:12-28, here: https://www.facebook.com/ConneXionMTV/videos/995790536844325

08/30/2026

Connect Group Kick-Off Party TONIGHT 8/30 from 5-7pm at Staley's Sports Complex! Pizza is provided but bring drinks and a snack to share of you wish!

Connect groups start the week of September 13th!

08/29/2026

I learned something helpful this week. Well, actually…I kind of re-re-re-re-re-learned it. It’s the sort of thing you think you have learned, only for God to show you a new wrinkle. And what was this truth in need of ironing? Don’t just take anything at face value. Not unless it’s the Word, which is an exception but also is known for showing us new ‘wrinkles’ as we mature.

11 It is the same with my word.
I send it out, and it always produces fruit.
It will accomplish all I want it to,
and it will prosper everywhere I send it. - Isaiah 55:11, NLT

I’d like to think this blunder was because the summer’s had its fair share of bad news. Health issues that started as annoyances and became more serious quickly. Appliances going belly-up and having to be replaced. The lineup extends back to the first of the year so that my initial response when hearing a new rattle in the car or the refrigerator making an unfamiliar noise is, “Gah! Now what?!”

Case in point, our microwave oven had to be replaced a few weeks back. The old one was working, but the wear and tear it was showing made it unsafe. New microwave was bought and put into service. Until this week when it would power up, interior light activated, and then just beep when any button was pushed without actually turning on.

Did the unplug/re-plug reset, tried different power settings, but it wasn’t working. Not even trying to. Getting a new one was simpler than packing this one up & sending it in on its warrantee, so I did and then looked up what sending it back to the company would entail. But first, the new microwave had to be installed ‘cause my breakfast was still pending. It was when I cleaned off the top of the ailing microwave that I found that a 1/16” bit of doily yarn was caught in the door. Just barely, but enough that the sensor detected the door not fully closed.

One doily-ectomy later, the microwave’s working again and I’m headed to Walmart for a refund on the new one. All because I took what seemed like bad news, the most recent of several such, at face value. How often do we do that when it comes to God? Ever have a travesty befall you only to find out it wasn’t such a bad thing, or it was, but it blazed the way for something good? Something better, something that God had planned and He had to make a way for first? I have.

But people have weaknesses. One of many is, we forget. I could have looked at an almost-new microwave failing and recalled the way God provided and guided us through the other bad stuff this year. But I didn’t. I could have remembered other years and other times when God made a way, even when no way was apparent. How, even when things WERE as bad as they seemed, He was with me. How He carried me when I couldn’t go on under my own power.

But no. I saw what I perceived the latest in a string of setbacks and took for granted it was just one more. When it was maybe just a reminder NOT to think that way when I serve a God who is faithful and trustworthy. A Creator who has proved His love for us repeatedly, with mercy and grace.

He tries to show us daily. But as sinful and imperfect mortals, we probably try even the Lord’s patience!

54 Then Jesus turned to the crowd and said, “When you see clouds beginning to form in the west, you say, ‘Here comes a shower.’ And you are right. 55 When the south wind blows, you say, ‘Today will be a scorcher.’ And it is. 56 You fools! You know how to interpret the weather signs of the earth and sky, but you don’t know how to interpret the present times.
57 “Why can’t you decide for yourselves what is right? 58 When you are on the way to court with your accuser, try to settle the matter before you get there. Otherwise, your accuser may drag you before the judge, who will hand you over to an officer, who will throw you into prison. 59 And if that happens, you won’t be free again until you have paid the very last penny.[b]” - Luke 12:54–59, NLT

He gave us eyes to see and ears to hear. Believing in Christ also means we have the Spirit’s discernment to see and hear the truth about the world, ourselves, and our Creator’s intentions for us. Hint: Those intentions are good! (Jeremiah 29:11) Bad news isn’t always as bad as we think, and there are lots of different ways to look at in Godly fashion if we’re paying attention.

I saw a problem instead of a solution and ended up with a temporary financial downgrade until a refund was issued. At least it wasn’t another chorus of bad news! At least the remedy was easy…and instructive for future times.

We make wise old sayings about not judging books by their cover. Not taking anything for granted, not making assumptions so that we don’t have to start breaking that word up into its component parts! But we still take too much on face value and too little on what God tells us in His Word. We learn and too often relearn what He shows us in our life experiences.

This week we lost someone who lived in a way that modeled our Savior. He wasn’t one to bank on the face value of anyone or anything. We see it time again in scripture. I believe she had that in common with Jesus, and she also had something to say about ‘face value’ when it comes to confidence in God seeing us through, and showing us the good in, every situation.

“Smile—it increases your face value.” – Dolly Parton

If you’re looking for a home church or if you just want to learn more about the Good News of Salvation and the Savior who made it possible with you in mind, please follow us online! Connexion Mount Vernon IL is here: https://www.facebook.com/connexion07

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08/26/2026

How hard does God have to work at getting our attention? Do we look for Him by taking the time to notice what’s going on around us? Or is every day a scramble against the clock to get, do, have, finish, and repeat? Life’s hard and the pace is fast, no doubt. And we feel all manner of silly when we’ve been so focused on getting things done that we only notice we’ve been wearing our shirt inside out all day before bed. Same way I’ve felt foolish when God clotheslined me in order that I’d stop, look, and finally really notice what He had been placing in my path.

It’s OK, we’re in good company. Moses had to wonder about a flaming bit of topiary that wouldn’t burn up on his way to knowing God better.

3 One day Moses was tending the flock of his father-in-law, Jethro,[a] the priest of Midian. He led the flock far into the wilderness and came to Sinai,[b] the mountain of God. 2 There the angel of the Lord appeared to him in a blazing fire from the middle of a bush. Moses stared in amazement. Though the bush was engulfed in flames, it didn’t burn up. 3 “This is amazing,” Moses said to himself. “Why isn’t that bush burning up? I must go see it.”
4 When the Lord saw Moses coming to take a closer look, God called to him from the middle of the bush, “Moses! Moses!”
“Here I am!” Moses replied.
5 “Do not come any closer,” the Lord warned. “Take off your sandals, for you are standing on holy ground. 6 I am the God of your father[c]—the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob.” When Moses heard this, he covered his face because he was afraid to look at God.
7 Then the Lord told him, “I have certainly seen the oppression of my people in Egypt. I have heard their cries of distress because of their harsh slave drivers. Yes, I am aware of their suffering. - Exodus 3:1-7, NLT

It’s a good reminder that, when he’s speaking, God will get your attention. You may have a 9 AM business conference and a lunch meeting with your bestie planned, but along with knowing your daily hair follicle count, God also knows just what will get your attention when He speaks. And He does have a sense of humor as well as the dramatic.

It’s usually less stressful all around when we take our time, slow our pace, and pay attention by looking for Him throughout our day as much as we can. In the Bible, the word ‘selah’ describes that sort of mindset. Translations vary, but it encompasses taking the time to observe closely, not fleetingly, and then consider, weigh, and measure what God’s communicating through our experiences.

For example, when God has intervened once more for our betterment, and in hindsight we realize all the parts He put into motion on our behalf, we might say:

7 For you are my hiding place;
you protect me from trouble.
You surround me with songs of victory. Selah! – Psalm 32:7, NLT

One more thing about taking and making time for noticing: Weigh and consider and know the source. Because making us stop and listen has been one of God’s proven methods for selah. From prison, Paul did much of his letter-writing. God made certain he had the time to get things done, and those works have endured, still growing the Kingdom.

But when you consider how many manifestos for evil have been written from prison or forced isolation, it’s clear that God isn’t always the one dictating. Stop, notice, consider…and let that consideration include the source.

Don’t settle for our own limited understanding as a basis. And don’t consider a pity party with Woe Is Me backup music piped in by the Enemy as the real message if you’ve been sidelined. That’s the easy answer, but God deserves more than looking for easy. Dig down, look deeper, and find what He is trying to say in every situation, good or bad.

3 Pray for us, too, that God will give us many opportunities to speak about his mysterious plan concerning Christ. That is why I am here in chains. 4 Pray that I will proclaim this message as clearly as I should.
5 Live wisely among those who are not believers, and make the most of every opportunity. 6 Let your conversation be gracious and attractive[a] so that you will have the right response for everyone. - Colossians 4:3-7, NLT

If you’re looking for selah and understanding when it comes to the Goodd News of Salvation, please join us online or in person!

Connexion Mount Vernon IL is here: https://www.facebook.com/connexion07
Pastor Matt’s Sunday message from last weekend, “It’s TOO MUCH, God!” is here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YC2ebtjyqsg&t=329s

ConneXion MtV Mountain View MO is here: https://www.facebook.com/ConneXionMTV
Pastor Daniel continued the deep dive into 1 Thessalonians 5:1-1 with, “WAKE UP! Don’t Hit the Spiritual Snooze Button” here: https://www.facebook.com/ConneXionMTV/videos/1055157907296269

08/23/2026

Good morning and thank you for joining us! We love you, and God loves you, too!

Worship setlist:
Stand In Your Love
Honey In The Rock
The Lord Will Provide
Pour Me Out

Sermon: “It's Too Much, God"
Psalm 137:1-6
Pastor Matt Griswold

08/22/2026

We often hear about the church family being the body of Christ and comprised of many different parts acting in concert with one another for His glory. It’s a beautiful description, and emphasizes that one part isn’t greater than another, for they serve different purposes, coming together in a holy union.

4 Just as our bodies have many parts and each part has a special function, 5 so it is with Christ’s body. We are many parts of one body, and we all belong to each other.
6 In his grace, God has given us different gifts for doing certain things well. So if God has given you the ability to prophesy, speak out with as much faith as God has given you. 7 If your gift is serving others, serve them well. If you are a teacher, teach well. - Romans 12:4-7, NLT

I heard someone this week explaining it in a funny kind of way. When we listen to an orchestra, we’re wowed by the harmony created with a string section and a brass section and a woodwind section and a percussion section combining their individual tones to make a concert. If the orchestra had only flutes, they said, the music would be lessened. The same way, as a church family, we have different parts to play, but together, we become a combined, more effective force in growing the kingdom of God.

Which gave me my own funny thought. What if the orchestra was comprised only of accordion players? Now, give Weird Al his due. The accordion’s an amazing instrument. But yeah, an accordion concert definitely has limited potential and limited appeal to listeners.

But what if God gave you the gift of playing the accordion very well? What do you do with that, if polka music isn’t really your church family’s vibe? First, don’t take that for granted. Your church may have a need for just such a talent, so look into how your gift can serve. Second, understand that your unique gift can reach beyond the church body orchestra in glorifying God.

Joining a polka group can bring you into contact with other accordion enthusiasts. So can making a quirky accordion composition to share. And not everyone those kinds of activities touch is going to be a believer. But using your God-given ability may grant the opportunity of interacting with them, relating with them, and sharing Christ with them through your gift of accordion accomplishment!

Never forget, you’re an important part of the body of Christ if you’re a believer in Him and follow His teachings. And never forget that, in all the amazing gifts God has given you, He has a purpose. That you are beautifully, wonderfully made and one of His masterpiece creations. God doesn’t make junk!

5 “I knew you before I formed you in your mother’s womb.
Before you were born I set you apart
and appointed you as my prophet to the nations.” - Jeremiah 1:5, NLT

13 You made all the delicate, inner parts of my body
and knit me together in my mother’s womb.
14 Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex!
Your workmanship is marvelous—how well I know it. - Psalm 139:13-14, NLT

Like the multitude of instruments in an orchestra, our individual gifts may take many unique forms, all made to put you where God wants you to be and sharing the Good News there. So, belt out your accordion composition! Perform a violin concerto! Do a triathlon! Take part in a chili cookoff! Write a poem! Perform Karaoke! Take a cake decorating class! Join a bowling team! Use whatever skill God has granted you as part of the church body. And every day, take it into the world as a way of modeling and speaking Christ to others, just as God intended when He created you.

23 Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for human masters, 24 since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving. – Colossians 3:23-24, NIV

If you’re looking for a place to learn more about identifying your gifts and how God has equipped you with intention and purpose, please follow us online.

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08/19/2026

We went washing machine shopping last week and it reminded me of the first time we bought a washing machine, a few years into our marriage. That experience long ago taught us something about salesmanship which has endured 40+ years later.

The first appliance store we went to back in the day had a young man walking the floor as the primary salesperson. He was bouncy, energetic, and outgoing. He intercepted us before we got two feet onto the showroom floor and asked what we were looking for. Our answer was, were pricing washing machines and figuring out the best models for our needs. Not looking to buy in that moment, but comparing brands and deals. He attached himself like a shadow to us and drifted along as we looked, offering insights on each model we paused at. And also took the moment to tell us he was ready to draw up a contract and have the washer delivered before the day was done.

While you have to admire his drive, the fact was we were comparison shopping, not buying, as we’d explained. But he was so fired up with a high-pressure sales routine, and so pushy in applying it, that we left before taking stock of his products because we couldn’t talk anything over between ourselves for his interruptions. And his repeated insistence that we make a purchase then and there.

The same day, we went to another local appliance store and were greeted with the salesman working their floor. We explained about our visit being a comparison-shopping exercise for a new washing machine and he told us about sales that were on, advised us to look around, and to stop by his desk if we had any questions. After about an hour of comparing models, we asked our questions and went home to look over our notes. Next day, we returned to the second store and bought our first washer. The product and reliable service we’ve received at the business has kept us going back for every washing machine since. Meanwhile, the first store mentioned has long since gone out of business.

Recalling the different approaches of the sales staff and this outcome reminded me of the approaches believers use in sharing the gospel. We’re more ambassadors for the Lord than His ‘sales staff’, but there are some parallels. Like many people exploring faith and leaning into the Spirit’s calling, we had questions. Rather than let us ask them, the first salesman talked at us, not with us. It was clear he thought he knew answers for any questions we might have already and we’d just save everyone a lot of time by simply accepting what he was peddling and sign up.

As Christ-followers, we are supposed to seek out those needing salvation and offer a view into what it means. Time is of the essence, but we can’t mirror the first salesman's approach for doing it. We can’t inflict our beliefs on people we hope to convince that Jesus is the way. Or, more honestly, we can’t put forth those beliefs while downplaying or deflecting questions about it from those we hope to save. We can’t be swaggery and self-righteous about our own salvation unless we want to run people off and then say in our defense, “Welp. We tried.”

Being like Jesus is shepherding by walking His paths toward salvation and leading others along it by open discussion. Questions entertained. Views and experiences shared. Not ramrodding the flock and forcing them down our paths because we said it was the way.

We have the best product ever made available to humankind; salvation from the Messiah, Jesus Christ. He said He was the Way, the Truth, and the Light. And He is. That means we must walk His way, live His truth, and reflect His light in our own lives. That’s when we make an attractive campfire, warm and welcoming, that draws people in to listen. Because in the end, it’s His pitch to make, not ours or one based on how ‘right’ we are about all spiritual things. We must be believers who draw those remaining in shadows around our campfire in, not drive them further into the night with our hubris or pride. The Bible addresses what happens when believers conduct themselves as obstacles to salvation instead of ushers to it.

13 “What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and you Pharisees. Hypocrites! For you shut the door of the Kingdom of Heaven in people’s faces. You won’t go in yourselves, and you don’t let others enter either.[a] – Matthew 23:13, NLT

Certainty in our own views over certainty in God’s Word, or perceiving them as fully the same, can scatter flocks of prospective new believers. We’ve all heard about doing more harm than good even when our intentions are sincere. But it seldom comes down to eternal harm being inflicted the way it can where offering salvation is concerned.

19 You are convinced that you are a guide for the blind and a light for people who are lost in darkness. 20 You think you can instruct the ignorant and teach children the ways of God. For you are certain that God’s law gives you complete knowledge and truth.
21 Well then, if you teach others, why don’t you teach yourself? You tell others not to steal, but do you steal? 22 You say it is wrong to commit adultery, but do you commit adultery? You condemn idolatry, but do you use items stolen from pagan temples?[a] 23 You are so proud of knowing the law, but you dishonor God by breaking it. 24 No wonder the Scriptures say, “The Gentiles blaspheme the name of God because of you.”[b] - Romans 2:19-24, NLT

This week, promote Christ well. Send a good invitation by living Jesus’ teachings. Do it with patience, with caring, and with conviction. Listen, and let the Spirit be heard in what you speak in response. Send out the invitations and let all who seek life come to the banquet!

8 And he said to his servants, ‘The wedding feast is ready, and the guests I invited aren’t worthy of the honor. 9 Now go out to the street corners and invite everyone you see.’ 10 So the servants brought in everyone they could find, good and bad alike, and the banquet hall was filled with guests. – Matthew 22:8-10, NLT

If you want to learn more about Jesus and His plan of salvation, please follow us online. Connexion Mount Vernon IL is here: https://www.facebook.com/connexion07

And you can watch Pastor Matt’s Sunday message, “Starting Fresh”, here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ov9N1-Uo8CA

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