21. 1 Samuel 7 10 While Samuel was sacrificing the burnt offering, the Philistines drew near to engage Israel in battle. But that day the LORD thundered with loud thunder against the Philistines and threw them into such a panic that they were routed before the Israelites. 11 The men of Israel rushed out of Mizpah and pursued the Philistines, slaughtering them along the way to a point below Beth Kar. Israel wins a battle

22. What happened before the Ebenezer story?

23. 1 Samuel 7 2 The ark remained at Kiriath Jearim a long time—twenty years in all. Then all the people of Israel turned back to the LORD. 3 So Samuel said to the whole house of Israel, “If you are returning to the LORD with all your hearts, then rid yourselves of the foreign gods and the Ashtoreths and commit yourselves to the LORD and serve him only, and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.” 4 So the Israelites put away their Baals and Ashtoreths, and served the LORD only. Turning back to God Deciding that being in relationship with God is best Recognising that they have left that relationship Desiring to return to that relationship

24. 1 Samuel 7 2 The ark remained at Kiriath Jearim a long time—twenty years in all. Then all the people of Israel turned back to the LORD. 3 So Samuel said to the whole house of Israel, “If you are returning to the LORD with all your hearts, then rid yourselves of the foreign gods and the Ashtoreths and commit yourselves to the LORD and serve him only, and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.” 4 So the Israelites put away their Baals and Ashtoreths, and served the LORD only. Turning back to God Getting rid of alternative gods Spending Conforming Selfishness E.g the gods of...

25. gods - What we need for... Freedom from fear Guidance Joy and comfort When I am afraid I... Pray - study scripture - worship? Spend - drink - eat - conform? When I am unsure what to do I... Conform - work out the money - do what I want? When I feeling low I... Shop - drink - play -

26. 1 Samuel 7 2 The ark remained at Kiriath Jearim a long time—twenty years in all. Then all the people of Israel turned back to the LORD. 3 So Samuel said to the whole house of Israel, “If you are returning to the LORD with all your hearts, then rid yourselves of the foreign gods and the Ashtoreths and commit yourselves to the LORD and serve him only, and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.” 4 So the Israelites put away their Baals and Ashtoreths, and served the LORD only. Turning back to God Getting rid of alternative gods Commit to God Decide to seek God first Decide to stick at it tomorrow

27. 1 Samuel 7 2 The ark remained at Kiriath Jearim a long time—twenty years in all. Then all the people of Israel turned back to the LORD. 3 So Samuel said to the whole house of Israel, “If you are returning to the LORD with all your hearts, then rid yourselves of the foreign gods and the Ashtoreths and commit yourselves to the LORD and serve him only, and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.” 4 So the Israelites put away their Baals and Ashtoreths, and served the LORD only. Turning back to God Getting rid of alternative gods Commit to God Serve

28. 1 Samuel 7 2 The ark remained at Kiriath Jearim a long time—twenty years in all. Then all the people of Israel turned back to the LORD. 3 So Samuel said to the whole house of Israel, “If you are returning to the LORD with all your hearts, then rid yourselves of the foreign gods and the Ashtoreths and commit yourselves to the LORD and serve him only, and he will deliver you out of the hand of the Philistines.” 4 So the Israelites put away their Baals and Ashtoreths, and served the LORD only. Turning back to God Getting rid of alternative gods Commit to God Serve Do what God wants Love

29. Youth and Children’s Enrolment

31. Living Lord We thank you for all the Children and young people who are part of our Church May they find wisdom for life, Friendships that build and affirm And a saving knowledge of your love We thank you for all the leaders who work in our youth and Children’s work May they be filled with your Spirit and equipped with patience, energy, love and fruitfulness Lord build your Church