Gary Douglas kicks off our Summer series entitled Faithful by looking at the life of Joseph in the Old Testament. Gary shows us how Joseph encountered many trials throughout his life—including the painful trial of personal betrayal. Gary shows us how Joseph was painfully betrayed by his brothers, but was faithful to forgive them. Through Joseph’s faithfulness, we see God’s faithfulness to establish a people who would one day produce His long-awaited Messiah.
Josh Gatewood delivers a unique Fathers Day message that actually applies to all of us in different ways. He talks about the specific role of weakness in the Christian life and how God uses our weaknesses to lead us into places of greater dependence, trust, and surrender. Josh shares some personal examples from his own fatherhood that have made this clear and then challenges us to consider what kind of legacy we’re leaving for those coming after us.
Chase Gilbert steps up for his first Sunday message in Midland to tell us what our students learned at camp this year. He explains how our identity as people is only truly verified when we look to Jesus—the one who created us, loves us, and paid the price of his life for us. He then challenges us to believe and model this in our own lives so that we can continue to have an impact on the next generation.
Show & Tell, remember that? After re-capping the amazing week at camp Randy explains how we can “show” our faith and “tell” others about our relationship with Christ. He challenges us to live out that faith in Jesus and then had a special time in prayer for the SGO Senior class of 2021.
Eric Clark concludes our series by looking at how King Josiah lead the nation of Judah to remember the Passover. He leads us in a time of communion and prayer as we reflect on what Jesus has done for us in the new and greater passover through his death and resurrection. He concludes by leading us in a time of prayer for our students and leaders as they go off to Camp.
As our students and leaders head off to camp, we begin our time interceding on their behalf. Neil Rogers then concludes our series by looking at how King Josiah lead the nation of Judah to remember the Passover. He then leads s in a time of communion and prayer as we reflect on what Jesus has done for us in the new and greater passover through his death and resurrection.