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Over the Top

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Have you ever seen one of those random acts of kindness that tend to trend online? Maybe someone gives a stranger an envelope full of cash or the keys to a free car. Maybe they pay off all their bills or cover their college tuition. While these moments of “over the top” generosity can be inspiring, they’re not things most of us will ever be in a position to give away. But if we can’t give away any brand new cars, what can we give that would make a difference in the world?
 
In this series, we’re going to look in the book of 1 Thessalonians and see the ways that we can love others through the things we CAN give. We’ll discover how to make a big difference by being generous with our time, being generous by sharing the good news, being generous by caring for each other, and being generous with our encouragement.

Wednesdays at 6:15.

Forgiving What You Can’t Forget

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This video Bible study with bestselling author and teacher Lysa TerKeurst (video streaming included) is for those of you who have been hurt by others, who feel stuck in a cycle of unresolved pain. Forgiveness is a major part of the Christian faith. We know God commands us to forgive each other. But, apart from simply saying the words, “I forgive you,” many of us have unasked questions about it:
 
·         How does it work? On our minds, souls, circumstances—what’s actually happening when we forgive?
·         Why is it so important, and what’s the difference between forgiveness and simply moving on?
·         When should I forgive, and are their exceptions?
·         How can I find healing for myself, even if my act of forgiveness doesn’t seem to change the person who hurt me?

October 31 Introduction and Week 1
November  07      Week 2
November  14      Week 3
November  28      Week 4
December  05      Week 5
December  12      Week 6
December  19 Evaluation and Christmas Fellowship

Books are available at Amazon:

Death and Life – Students

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For the next two weeks (October 11 and 18), we’re looking at the death and life of Lazarus (not “life and death,” because that’s mixing up the order!) Sometimes situations don’t go the way we expect. But, the amazing power of God is able to resurrect any dead situation and breathe life into any circumstance.

Counter Culture Begins September 12

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Tuesday Bible Class will resume on September 12, 2023. Our new study by David Platt will focus on today’s cultural issues. While each of us has a right to our own opinion, this study will use timeless biblical truth to address what God’s word says about the following topics.

Poverty, Same-Sex Marriage, Racism, Sex Slavery, Immigration, Persecution, Abortion, Orphans, and Pornography.

Why study these issues? Christians need a Biblical perspective to understand the cultural issues we are facing. Our responsibility is to be salt and light in our world; it’s only possible if we know and apply the truth. 

September: 12 Introduction – Week 1 Culture
September: 19 – Week 2 Wealth
September: 26 Week 3 Human Life
October: 3 – Week 4 Sexuality
October: 10 – Week 5 Race
October: 17 – Week 6 Faith
October: 24 – Evaluation and Luncheon/Dinner

Books are available at Lifeway:

Edenton NC Trolley Tour

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THE JOY CLUB – EDENTON NC
The guided tour is one of many fun things to do in Edenton, showcasing notable sites throughout the Downtown Historic District and into the Edenton Cotton Mill Village. Discover what Edenton was like during colonial times, when it served as North Carolina’s Colonial capital. See the restored Victorian mansions lining Edenton Bay and visit the location of the home where Harriet Jacobs hid in her grandmother’s attic as a runaway slave before escaping North via the Underground Railroad.

Learn about the many important people who lived in our town, including signers of the Declaration of Independence and the U.S. Constitution, and one of the first justices of the U.S. Supreme Court. They shaped not only the history of Edenton, but also of our nation.

Thursday September 28
Other interesting sites along the way include the 1767 Chowan County Courthouse, considered the most intact Colonial courthouse in America; the 1886 Roanoke River Lighthouse; and The Cupola House, built in 1758 by Francis Corbin, land agent for John Carteret, Earl of Granville.

Tickets are available at the Penelope Barker Welcome Center (all prices include sales tax): $10 if a group of 10 or more (we have 25 registered).

We’ll find a great place to eat lunch and return mid-afternoon.