The men’s group (FCM) will meet on  September 3 at 8 AM. All men are welcome to share in a good breakfast and a time of fellowship. The women’s group (FCW) will meet on Sept 3rd. at 9:30 AM. 
Bible study meets Wednesday at 3:30 continuing the study on how we got our Bible. Choir will begin soon. 
On Sunday the sermon series on the Holy Spirit continues. Last week we saw that the primary evidence that we have received the Holy Spirit is seen in a life of consistent  obedience to Jesus. That same theme will continue this Sunday with special emphasis on how the Holy Spirit and the Bible relate. 

Wednesday Bible Study will continue the study on how we got our Bible. We will view the video featuring the teaching of Dr. Timothy Paul Jones with discussion led by Mark Simmons. This weeks theme is “How the New Testament Books were Chosen.” 
The Sunday sermon series will continue on the work of the Holy Spirit. Last Sunday the emphasis was on the new birth. The new birth occurs when we place our faith in Jesus. However, everyone should ask the question, “Is my faith genuine?” This Sunday I will try to show that Christian character is the best indication of the presence of true faith. 
On Thursday evening at 5:30 we will have our final summer movie night. Sandwich supper at 5:30 (bring food to share) with the film beginning around 6 PM. We will be watching a very interesting and inspiring film on prayer. 

Our official board will meet on Tuesday at 6 PM.
Bible study, Wednesday at 3:30, will continue our study on “How We Got The Bible.”
This Sunday’s sermon will continue our study of the work of the Holy Spirit. He is very active in creating the new birth. I will be discussing how the Holy Spirit, the Bible, and the human will work together to bring about the new birth. Jesus declared that one must be reborn in order to enter the Kingdom of God, so this is clearly a very important topic.
The question came up in Sunday School about the origin of the word “Gentile.” It refers to non-Jews but the term did not originate in Judaism. It was first used in Jerome’s translation of the Bible into Latin (The Vulgate, late 4th Century AD) to refer to non-Jews. It basically means “race” or “clan.”

Pastor Bowman

This Sunday I will begin a new series on the work of the Holy Spirit. This series will involve 7 or 8 sermons beginning with how the Holy Spirit works in the life of a non-Christian. I will also be speaking on the Holy Spirit’s work in conversion, how He builds Christian character, and the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I will not be touching on the doctrine of the Trinity. I assume all of you believe that the One true God exists eternally in three persons, Father, Son and Holy Spirit. If requested, I am willing to add that topic to the series. 
Our Wednesday Bible study is off to a good start. The series featuring Dr. Timothy Paul Jones sharing a  30 minute video followed by a 30 minute discussion period will continue at 3:30 on Wednesday. This weeks’s topic is “How We  Got The Old Testament.” 
It is Official Board time again on Tuesday August 13th. at 6 PM. Watch for announcements concerning Choir, FCM and FCW resumption. September is not far away! 
Pastor Bowman

This Week at Warsaw Christian Church, 7/29 thru 8/4/19
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On Wednesday at 3:30 we begin a new 6 week series om “How We Got The Bible”. We will view a 30 minute lecture by Dr.Timothy Paul Jones. The first session is entitled, “What’s so Special about the Bible?” Following the video lecture we will have a 30 minutes discussion period. The series will answer basic questions such as:
1. What makes the Bible unlike any other book?
2. What does it mean when we say the Bible is inspired and inerrant?
3. How the text of the Bible has been accurately preserved over the centuries.
4. How we know the New Testament is reliable.
….and other issues.

Sunday’s sermon will bring to completion our study of 1st Peter. We will be looking at chapter 4 and 5 where we learn of Peter’s parting words to the church.

Thanks to Char Daleske and friends for a wonderful dinner last Sunday. Thanks also to Norma Ard and Joyce Newell for providing special music Sunday. Their duet was outstanding!
Pastor Bowman