Highland Park Methodist Church Fellowship Class

Acts 9:1-31; Psalm 51:13-19

"Deliver me from the guilt of bloodshed, O God, you who are God my Savior, and my tongue will sing of your righteousness. Open my lips, Lord, and my mouth will declare your praise." Psalm 51:14-15

I. Acts 9: 1-10— Interruption by the Savior II. Acts 9: 11-17—Indwelling by the Spirit III. Acts 9: 18-22—Illumination with God's Truth IV. Acts 9: 23-32; Psalm 51:13-19—Inclusion in God's Community and Cause

Powerful Repentance and a Rich Man - Luke 19:1-10; Psalm 51:1-12

"Create in me a pure heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me." Psalm 51:10"For the Son of Man came to seek and to save the lost." Luke 19:10

I. Luke 19: 1-5; Psalm 51:1-2 - Recognition by the Savior II. Luke 19: 6-8; Psalm 51:3-9 - Realization of SinIII. Luke 19: 9-10; Psalm 51:10-19 - Reversal and Salvation

As pilgrims, we are on both a spiritual and physical journey as ambassadors of Jesus Christ. We are on a mission from God in our world. As such, our sole business is to do the Will of God who sent us into this world. But how possible is it to do the Will of God?

. . . and the power of the mite for mission during Lent.

"Mite boxes are small, often cardboard, boxes traditionally used by Methodist women's groups to collect spare change and small donations to fund worldwide missionary projects, education, and healthcare. Inspired by the biblical story of the "widow's mite," this tradition encourages consistent, sacrificial giving—where many small, individual contributions (mites) combine to make a significant, large-scale (might) impact."

Marking the start of the season.

4Word empowers women to live with purpose, lead with clarity, and bring Christ and community into every corner of life.

Reminding us that true success is measured by how much we give back.

God is constantly calling us to serve others while using the gifts he gives us to build up the Kingdom and others. One person making a difference for another will make a generational impact. Be a faithful "seed planter" and leave the "harvesting" to God. Remember the ...Caller ID is the Holy Spirit...answer and you and others will be blessed.

Featuring two long-time class members.

"As you did it to one of the least of these, you did it to me."