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1 Prayer Requests: Prayer Requests: Praises: Pastor Gary, for Chris, who was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident. He is doing much better than doctors expected. A definite answer to prayer! 9/15 Barbara Holloway, the praise band was great.have it every week! 9/10 Linda Peterson, loved the music today. 9/10 Marietta James, the youth are awesome! 9/10 Chuck Merrill, thanks for all the prayers for our son who had a stroke last Tuesday. He is improving greatly! Praise God! 9/3 Gary & Beckie Kukal, for the sale of the Blamire s home! 9/3 Carol Fortner, Ray s great nephew is recovering at home and is thankful for the prayers of our church! Also, Ray s back surgery went well. 8/23 Blessing: Kathy Learn, for Marilyn Wilson and her family who may be evacuated from their home in Hood River, Oregon due to fires. 9/15 Roger Ashton, for my child who has major surgery coming in Feb. 9/10 Teddy Snow, please be listening for people replacing beds. One of our church families is in need of two beds. A bookcase would also be appreciated. Contact Teddy. 9/3 Praises: Pastor Gary, for Chris, who was seriously injured in a motorcycle accident. He is doing much better than doctors expected. A definite answer to prayer! 9/15 Barbara Holloway, the praise band was great.have it every week! 9/10 Linda Peterson, loved the music today. 9/10 Marietta James, the youth are awesome! 9/10 Chuck Merrill, thanks for all the prayers for our son who had a stroke last Tuesday. He is improving greatly! Praise God! 9/3 Gary & Beckie Kukal, for the sale of the Blamire s home! 9/3 Carol Fortner, Ray s great nephew is recovering at home and is thankful for the prayers of our church! Also, Ray s back surgery went well. 8/23 Blessing: Kathy Learn, for Marilyn Wilson and her family who may be evacuated from their home in Hood River, Oregon due to fires. 9/15 Roger Ashton, for my child who has major surgery coming in Feb. 9/10 Teddy Snow, please be listening for people replacing beds. One of our church families is in need of two beds. A bookcase would also be appreciated. Contact Teddy. 9/3

2 Healing Kathy Learn, for Margaret, my niece-in-law who successfully had a tumor removed from her head and is waiting to learn what the next steps are. 8/27 Nancy Villegas, for Deanna, Seth and Kialee Norton who are all suffering from health issues. 9/6 Joshua Weibert, for the school janitor, Charlie, who is ill. 9/1 Natalie Barr, prayer over her neighbor who was sent in an ambulance to be life flighted. Her fiance told Natalie that she had a brain hemorrhage. She is in her 20's. 8/31 Deanna Norton, that my pain would be moderated, that Kialee s headaches will stop and that she can calm her anxiety. 8/27 Amanda Weibert, for my health as my body adjusts to my new weight and causes dizziness. 8/27 Healing Kathy Learn, for Margaret, my niece-in-law who successfully had a tumor removed from her head and is waiting to learn what the next steps are. 8/27 Nancy Villegas, for Deanna, Seth and Kialee Norton who are all suffering from health issues. 9/6 Joshua Weibert, for the school janitor, Charlie, who is ill. 9/1 Natalie Barr, prayer over her neighbor who was sent in an ambulance to be life flighted. Her fiance told Natalie that she had a brain hemorrhage. She is in her 20's. 8/31 Deanna Norton, that my pain would be moderated, that Kialee s headaches will stop and that she can calm her anxiety. 8/27 Amanda Weibert, for my health as my body adjusts to my new weight and causes dizziness. 8/27

3 Practice # 5 Wise Choices Part 6 in the series Built Tough... a man who fathers a wise child rejoices in him. Practice # 5 Wise Choices Part 6 in the series Built Tough... a man who fathers a wise child rejoices in him. Proverb 23:24 Wisdom 2 Views - Old School Wisdom 2 Views - Old School The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair; for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:1-7 NIV New School The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel: for gaining wisdom and instruction; for understanding words of insight; for receiving instruction in prudent behavior, doing what is right and just and fair; for giving prudence to those who are simple, knowledge and discretion to the young let the wise listen and add to their learning, and let the discerning get guidance for understanding proverbs and parables, the sayings and riddles of the wise. The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge, but fools despise wisdom and instruction. Proverbs 1:1-7 NIV New School If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. 6 But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. 7 Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do. James 1:5-8 NLT If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and he will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking. 6 But when you ask him, be sure that your faith is in God alone. Do not waver, for a person with divided loyalty is as unsettled as a wave of the sea that is blown and tossed by the wind. 7 Such people should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Their loyalty is divided between God and the world, and they are unstable in everything they do. James 1:5-8 NLT SMART SMART OR OR STUPID STUPID

4 When Facing Challenges, Decisions & Temptations When Facing Challenges, Decisions & Temptations Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts Psalm 139:23 NASB Search me, O God, and know my heart; Try me and know my anxious thoughts Psalm 139:23 NASB there is another power within me that is at war with my mind. This power makes me a slave to the sin that is still within me. Romans 7:23 NLT there is another power within me that is at war with my mind. This power makes me a slave to the sin that is still within me. Romans 7:23 NLT I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes. Psalm 119:59 NIV I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes. Psalm 119:59 NIV...I considered it well; I looked and received instruction. Proverb 24:32 Amplified Bible Translation...I considered it well; I looked and received instruction. Proverb 24:32 Amplified Bible Translation An impulsive vow is a trap; later you ll wish you could get out of it. An impulsive vow is a trap; later you ll wish you could get out of it. Proverb 20:25 Message... When all Israel heard of the judgment which the king [Solomon] had handed down, they feared [respected] the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice. 1 Kings 3:16-28 NASB Digging Deeper Can you count the numbers of actions that you d like to take back? What would have helped you make a better decision Would you have listened? DYK The Bible mentions Wisdom over 200 times. Read Proverbs chapter 1; 2 Chronicles 1:7-12; James 1:5-8 Reflection When faced with challenges or decisions in your life are you more likely to react quickly or procrastinate? The Apostle Paul seems to reflect that there are 2 natures wrestling within him when he faces temptations (Ro. 7:14-25) Who can he rely on to win the day? Question Is their a challenge/decision you are facing today that you need to apply wisdom to? How would you apply Reflection Reason and what will your Response be? Proverb 20:25 Message... When all Israel heard of the judgment which the king [Solomon] had handed down, they feared [respected] the king, for they saw that the wisdom of God was in him to administer justice. 1 Kings 3:16-28 NASB Digging Deeper Can you count the numbers of actions that you d like to take back? What would have helped you make a better decision Would you have listened? DYK The Bible mentions Wisdom over 200 times. Read Proverbs chapter 1; 2 Chronicles 1:7-12; James 1:5-8 Reflection When faced with challenges or decisions in your life are you more likely to react quickly or procrastinate? The Apostle Paul seems to reflect that there are 2 natures wrestling within him when he faces temptations (Ro. 7:14-25) Who can he rely on to win the day? Question Is their a challenge/decision you are facing today that you need to apply wisdom to? How would you apply Reflection Reason and what will your Response be?

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