Friday, October 2, 2020

October 2020 Newsletter

House-to-House

Family of Hope House Church                   October 2020

False Prophets: A Layman’s Guide             

I'm told that the best way to learn to detect anything fake, as in counterfeit money, is to become thoroughly acquainted with every detail of the real thing, as in real money. So here are seven of the Sermon on the Mount marks of faithfulness we should expect to see in authentic prophets, as opposed to those masquerading as trustworthy shepherds, according to Matthew 5-7:    

  1. They demonstrate the God-blessed qualities described in the beatitudes--humility, contriteness, integrity, peace-making, and justice-seeking, even if it means being ostracized and persecuted. (5:1-12)
  2.  They work at reconciliation in relationships rather than harboring anger or causing division, and avoid verbal or physical violence toward others. (5:21-26)
  3. They are faithful to their marriage vows and treat members of the other sex with dignity and respect. (5:27-32) 
  4. They consistently speak the truth and avoid manipulation and deception. (5:38-42) 
  5. They show unconditional and impartial love toward everyone, friend and enemy alike. (5:43-48) 
  6. They share generously with others and avoid accumulating material wealth for themselves. (6:19-34) 
  7. They do not condemn others, but are careful to discern whether their deeds correspond with "these sayings of mine." (7:1-23)
Notes, Prayers and Praises
WE CONTINUE TO MEET ONLINE Sundays from 4-5:30. For a phone connection (audio only) dial 646-876-9923. For video click on  https://zoom.us/j/2849269967. Problems? Call 574-606-8917.
OUR MY COINS COUNT total for Family of Hope was $    . The overall Relief Sale income was $     .
THANKS FOH FOR YOUR GENEROSITY IN raising over $2000 for the FOH Relief Sale Campaign! 
OCTOBER BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS to Joyce Ulrich 10/14, and Elly Nelson 10/28!

October Study “A God-Focused Life”
4   Matthew 6:19-24 
11 Matthew 6:25-34 
18 Matthew Matthew 7:1-6
25 Matthew 7:7-14

October Services, 4-5:30 pm 
4  Location: on line 
Worship and Sharing Lewis Overholt
Bible Study Harvey Yoder
11 Location: on line 
Worship and Sharing James Stauffer
Bible Study Elly Nelson
18 Location: on line 
Worship and Sharing Elly Nelson
Bible Study Dick Dumas
25 Location: on line 
Worship and Sharing  Lois Rivera-Wenger
Bible Study Kent Palmer

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