Seeking to be led by God Introduction by Pastor Leckie September 7, 2008.

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Seeking to be led by God Introduction by Pastor Leckie September 7, 2008

Seeking to be led by God September 14, Our Values In our relationship with God In our relationships with each other In our relationships with our community and the world

Seeking to be led by God September 14, In our relationship with God Knowing God Emphasizing the authority of His Word Developing a love for His Word

Seeking to be led by God In our relationships with each other Being a servant Engaging in caring for one another Mentoring, equipping and nurturing each other

Seeking to be led by God In our relationships to our community Making disciples at home and around the world Being a community of grace

Seeking to be led by God The Ark  Designed by God  Designed to care for God’s people  Designed to make them all safe  Designed for structure  Designed for purpose

Seeking to be led by God

The Challenge To be Spirit-led To be Spirit-driven To be Spirit-maintained

Seeking to be led by God The Scene Common sense folks...wondered Smart-mouth folks…laughed Intelligent folks…called him a fool Faithful folks…kept on hammering

Seeking to be led by God Two birds in contrast The Raven The Dove

Seeking to be led by God Luke 11:13 "If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?"