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Joseph: Betrayed for the Mission of God By Stan Helton

ASSEMBLY TIMES The Joseph narrative begins in
Sunday Morning:
Genesis 37 and continues to
chapter 47, thus, constituting a
10:07am Class sizable portion of Genesis.
11:03am However, in the main story
Full Family Fellowship line of the Old Testament,
Joseph is a sidebar. He is not
Thursday Evening: a direct ancestor of King
Will resume Sept. 16 David or Jesus yet his story
Small groups still active is crucial to the survival of
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ginalization of Joseph: This is
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Village of Kenosee Lake Yet what follows is mostly
the story of Joseph!
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he was young, God gave him
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special dreams. Because of
LEADERSHIP this gift, his brothers de-
spised him, plotted to get rid
Elders: of him, and finally, sold him
Cameron Husband into slavery to the Midianites
Harold Floyd who will transport him to
Dale King Egypt and resell him to Po-
Jim Sedor tiphar, an Egyptian official.
Minister: In Potiphar’s home, Joseph
Rolland Bouchard becomes a trusted servant un-
til the day Potiphar’s wife ac-
cuses him of taking advantage
of her. So Potiphar has Joseph
thrown into the royal jail—
back to the margins again.
In jail, Joseph’s dreams come
back to him and he accurately
predicts the fate of two other
royal prisoners—one will be
executed; the other restored
to his position. The one who
lived promised to mention Jo-
seph to Pharaoh but forgets
about Joseph for two years.
More marginalization.
After years of being on the
margins, God will raise Jo-
seph to the second in com-
mand in Egypt. In this posi-
tion of power, Joseph will be
able to save his family—the
family that betrayed him—
from famine. Sometimes,
w e feel like we are on
the margins, too. We
should never forget that
God may have us there for a
reason and his mission may
well include our marginaliza-
tion. The mission of God
does not require that it al-
ways goes well for us, but it
does mean that God can and
will use us to accomplish his
mission—whether we are in
the center or on the margins—
that is, if we are willing to be
so used.

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September 7 & 9
October 5 & 7
November 2 & 4
November 30 & December 2
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POTLUCK REQUEST
We want to thank you all for your
generous donations to our potluck
lunches. Because of known aller-
gies within our congregation we ask
that you do not bring any items
containing pork. Thank you!
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SUNDAY TIME CHANGE
We will be returning to our regular
schedule NEXT SUNDAY! Please
mark your calendars for that day.
Our Bible class will be at 10:00am
and our full Assembly will be at
11:00am. For more info talk to
Rolland.
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THURSDAY BIBLE STUDY!
The Thursday evening study at the
church building will begin again on
September 16. Please mark your
calendars.
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ANNOUNCEMENTS!
If you would like your event men-
tioned in the bulletin, please talk
to Rolland by Thursday each
week. Thank you for your coop-
eration with this. You can call 577 Inhabitants of God’s Kingdom
-8419 or email will be marked by love that
info@moosemountainchurch.com flows across all lines. “love your
 neighbour and your enemy.”
CELEBRATION SUNDAY Christians are non-tribal under-
Today will be a praise and wor- standing that “the blessed gos-
ship day in Celebration of the pel is for all!”
Victory we have in Jesus. Christians are clearly seen by in
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the world by our love for one an-
other, but how much more so is
Congratulations!!!! the love of God seen in that our
Trevor Mountney and
love for one another is stretched
Raysha Perry are excited to
announce that they are now beyond the boundaries of a church
engaged to be married. group.
Join us in September for this
series.
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THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER... Activities for Assembly

September 5, 2010

 Marie McMillan—Continued health con-  The Lonechild Family Celebration Sunday

Children’s Celebration
cerns  Catherine Taylor– successful and speedy Jesus loves the Little Children, Servant Song,
Stand up and Shout It
 Bernard and Alicia Krogsgaard - Mission- recovery from her recent surgery. Guide Me O Thou Great
aries in Mexico  The School year and the students. Because He Lives
Remind Me Dear Lord
 Joe Fox—recovery from surgery.  Nancy Martinson—(Heather Kings Sister- Rise Up Servants of God
 Our Shepherds—leadership and care in-law) Pray for success in cancer treat- Communion Celebration
Come Share the Lord
 Chris Cornforth—continued health con- ments.
Faith Of our Fathers
cerns.  What A Friend
Faith Is The Victory
 All of those still struggling with grief.  We Shall Assemble
 Our small gatherings.  Communal Prayer
Announcements

SILENCE, PLEASE!!!
By Dennis Fisher
Our world has become increasingly noisy.
But according to a news report, science
has found a way to achieve absolute si- M E N
lence: “Scientists have shown off the blue-
print for an ‘acoustic cloak,’ which could
make objects impervious to sound waves.
The technology, outlined in the New Jour-
nal of Physics, could be used to build D O G
sound-proof homes, advanced concert
halls, or stealth warships.”

When we seek out a quiet place for devo-

tional time with God, we may wish we had
an “acoustic cloak.” But even if we could
silence all external sound, the internal noises of worry would still rever-
berate in our minds. We are told: “Be still, and know that I am God” (Ps.
46:10). But how do we calm our hearts in practical terms?

God understands our dilemma and has provided His own “acoustic cloak”
to quiet our hearts. It involves exchanging our cares for His peace. “Be
anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with
thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of
God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds
through Christ Jesus” (Phil. 4:6-7).

As we place our concerns in God’s capable hands, we find a quietness

that only He can provide.

Be still and know that He is God

For pathways steep and rough;
Not what He brings but what
He is Will always be enough. —Anon.
God gives peace to those who are quiet before Him

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