October 20, 2019
Message Notes
October 20, 2019 | Teacher: Ken Wilson
WITNESSES:
The Spread of the Gospel in the Book of Acts
Ephesus: Flourishing Ministry
(Acts 19:1-22)
Ephesus: Now and Then
John’s Disciples
While our spiritual journeys may vary,
everyone who believes in Jesus receives the same Holy Spirit.
(19:1-7)
Paul’s Ministry
The ministry of witnesses continues in varied contexts
with God’s support regardless of the response.
(19:8-12)
False Ministry
False witnesses will always appear
but ultimately will be exposed.
(19:13-16)
Ministry Impact
The gospel transforms communities.
(19:17-20)
Paul’s Plans
The ministry of a witness is never finished.
(19:21-22)
Lessons for Witnesses:
Witnesses to the transforming message of life in Jesus
are faithful to their calling, no matter what happens.
Next Steps
• I will evaluate the effectiveness and impact of my witness.
• I will take steps to continue in the calling God has given me.
This Week’s Growth Guide
God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth. We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.
• Monday - Ephesians 1
• Tuesday - Ephesians 2-3
• Wednesday - Ephesians 4-5
• Thursday - Ephesians 6
• Friday - Acts 19:23-41
Home Church
Our Home Churches meet weekly to facilitate quicker relational depth, study the same passage taught
Sunday to help apply Scripture in the context of community, and pray with one another. Home Church helps our body seek God’s best for one another.
Home Church Questions
• Read Acts 19:1-22.
• What was the main point of the message this week?
• Was there anything new, interesting, insightful, or even unclear from the message?
• What was your main takeaway from this week’s message?
• How do you understand and experience the ministry of the Holy Spirit in your life? Is it always the same?
Is it the same for everyone?
• How do you know when it is time to “move on?”
• So, handkerchiefs and aprons were taken to the sick, and evil spirits left them and they were healed.
How do we apply this?
• Do verses 13-16 have any influence on how you understand verses 8-12?
• Talk about how the context of Ephesus is essential for understanding what happened there. How does
Ephesians 6:10-20 help fil in our understanding of this passage in Acts?
• If God demonstrated His transformingpower differently in different communities, how do we expect Him to
“show up” in our lives?
AT FELLOWSHIP
Operation Christmas Child Kick-OFF - Today is the day – we are officially launching the 2019 Operation Christmas Child collection season!
Today you can start picking up your wrapped shoeboxes, today you can start packing, today you can start praying, today you can start signing up to work in our Central Drop Off, today is the day you can start recruiting your family, neighbors and co-workers to fill boxes. Today is the day and this is the opportunity that God has prepared in advance for us. Filled boxes need to be turned in during National Collection Week November 18-25.
As we charge forward toward our goal of 6,001 shoeboxes, “Let us consider how to stir up one another to love and good works.” Hebrews 10:24.
Fellowship 101 | November 3 | 9:00 a.m.
Get to know Fellowship better by understanding our mission, values, and ministries. Join us Sunday, November 3, 9:00 a.m., in the conference room 1st service, to hear about what God is doing and where He is taking us. During the hour and a half, you will get a chance to ask questions, and meet some of our ministry leaders. For more information contact Michael at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org.
NEXT (College and Young Adults) Lunch | November 3
Join us for lunch Sunday, November 3 following 2nd Service! Our college and young adult ministry (NEXT) will be served an amazing lunch by one of Fellowship’s Home Churches. If you’re between 18 and 25 looking for biblical community, or just hungry, join us for lunch. For more information contact Zach Benton, College & Young Adult Pastor, zbenton@fellowshipconway.org.
Dedication Sunday | November 24
The culmination of Operation Christmas Child happens Sunday, November 24th during the 9:00 and 10:45 am services. Fellowship will gather together (Kindergarten and older) to worship and celebrate all that God has done during the OCC season. We will have a time of dedication through prayer during both services. Bring the whole family to ask the Lord to use all the Gospel opportunities in the room to further His Kingdom. You will not want to miss this Sunday!
Men’s Muster
Early Bird Sign-up has begun! Men, mark your calendar (April 17-19, 2020) Get on board now to save money on your Muster registration. Contact Andy at men@fellowshipconway.org for more information or come see us at the Connection Center in the Atrium after each service.
Home Church
Get connected, join a small group! Fellowship continues to connect people in relationship through our small group ministry called Home Church. Contact Michael Harrison at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org to get connected.
Daylight Saving Time - Fall Back
Make sure to “Fall Back” an hour Saturday, November 2nd. If you find yourself forgetting and show up an hour early, we will have hot coffee ready for you.
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