Men and Women at Church
(1 Timothy 2:8-15)

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Message Slides

Liberty or Limits for Women - Swindoll

Men and Their Prayers - Swindoll

The Modesty Conversation We Need to Have - Meagan Hill

Women and Their Adornment - Stott

1 Timothy 2:8-15: Explanation of the Text - Bill Mounce

Important Context: “Great is Artemis of the Ephesians” (Acts 19:23-41)
• God is God - not Artemis - prominent central goddess of Ephesus
• God is Savior - not Artemis - functioned as goddess of midwifery
• God’s Worshipers are Modest - not Artemis worshipers - extravagant dress

Dignified Men and Prayer
Men Leading Prayer with Intensity and Integrity (2:8)
• Positively (2:8a) - approaching God with a holy life
• Negatively (2:8b) - avoid hot-tempered controversies

Worshipful Women and Beauty
Women Engaged in Worship with Modesty and Witness (2:9-10)
• Positively (2:9a) - dress appropriately for church - not seductive
• Negatively (2:9b) - don’t draw attention to yourself - not affluent
• Positively (2:10) - keep the focus on worshipping God - not yourself

Virtuous Women and Teaching
Women Attentively Learning with Trust and Love (2:11-15)
• Opportunity (2:11) - Learning with respect
• Regulation (2:12) - Not in the authoritative teaching role
• Rationale (2:13-15) - Creation Truth in a Cultural Setting
[Correcting the Issues of Artemis Priority?]

• -  Creation Order Established: Adam was created first, then Eve.

• -  Creation Order Violated: Adam was not deceived; Eve was fully deceived.

• -  Creation Order Redeemed: Godly women will be saved by God.
  

  God has designed the church to be a place of worship where men and women serve appropriately so that nothing distracts people from a focus on God.

Mission Prayer Focus: Chris and Vira Loux in Ukraine
Pray for Chris, Vira, and Maggie Loux as they serve at Hosanna Church’s family camp in Ukraine, June 22–July 11. The camp will offer rest and renewal for families impacted by war. Pray for lives to be transformed, for God’s presence to be felt, and for the Loux family to serve with joy. Ask God for safety, health, and lasting peace in Ukraine.

Finances
Weekly Budget      35,297
Giving For 06/01    28,376
Giving For 06/08    41,383
YTD Budget         1,729,561
Giving                   1,685,161 
OVER/(UNDER)       (44,400)

Men’s Ministry Smoke Off  |  June 21
Think you’ve got what it takes to be PITMASTER? Or maybe it’s just about the BBQ and time with the guys. Either way, you’re invited. Join us SATURDAY, JUNE 21, from 5–8pm at The Venue for a feast and games. Want in on the Smoke-Off? Sign up to compete when you register. MEN. FOOD. FIRE. What’s not to like? Spots are limited—RSVP today. Bring a friend while you’re at it.  Save your spot at fellowshipconway.org/register.

New to Fellowship?
We are so glad that you chose to worship with our Fellowship Family this morning. If you are joining us for the first time or have been checking us out for a few weeks, we are excited you are here and would love to meet you. Please fill out the “Connect Card” and bring it to the Connection Center in the Atrium, we would love to say “hi” and give you a gift.

Automate the Important
We understand that the summer months can be a whirlwind of new schedules and travel. To ensure the continuous growth of Fellowship’s ministry, we encourage you to simplify your giving process by automating it. It’s a straightforward and hassle-free process. Just visit fellowshipconway.org/give, click “Ready to Give?” then “Recurring,” and fill out the necessary information. If you need any assistance, please feel free to reach out to Emily in our office at 501-327-3444 between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Thursday.

Men’s Fellowship Breakfast
Men, join us for a great breakfast and fellowship on Wednesday, July 9, at 6:00 a.m. here in the Fellowship atrium. No sign-up is needed. Come with your Bible ready to eat, fellowship with other men, and start your day off right through prayer and Biblical insight. Questions? Contact Michael at [email protected].​

Prayer During Service
We love to pray for one another. Our prayer team will have people at the front of the Auditorium under the signs Hope and Love to pray for you after the message. Please feel free to walk up to them for prayer or encouragement during the first worship song after the message.

Downline  - 9 Months that will change your life
Apply now for next year’s Downline class that starts on August 26th. The program equips individuals to know God’s Word and make disciples where God has strategically placed you around the city. Space and time are limited, so visit DownlineConway.com for more information and to submit your application.

Atrium Remodel
Exciting changes are happening to the Atrium over the next month as we continue inviting people into God’s story, equipping and releasing them to become reproducing disciples of Jesus Christ. The remodel includes adding a bathroom stall in both the men’s and women’s restrooms. The Atrium will be under construction, but usable on Sundays, except the restrooms, which will be closed until mid-July.  Please use the bathrooms that are located in the first kids hallway (elevator and stairway area).