Core Beliefs

What does our church believe? Our shepherds are asking us to meditate each day this week on these core beliefs.

What We Believe (Core Beliefs)

God
We believe God is the creator and ruler of the universe. He has eternally existed in three personalities--God the father, God the son and God the Holy Spirit.

Jesus Christ
We believe that Jesus Christ is the Son of God. He came to earth and lived a perfect life, as God and man. Through his death, burial, and resurrection we can claim eternal life, freedom from sin, and access to God. Through faith in Jesus Christ we become children of God.

Holy Spirit
We believe that the Holy Spirit is a gift from God and lives in the heart of each believer. The Holy Spirit's power is to help each Christian to understand and accomplish God's will. He is our comforter that provides peace in times of loss, grief and despair. The Holy Spirit works through the Bible and the body of believers to guide us, reveal God's plan for us and bring Glory to our heavenly Father.

God's Word
We believe that the Bible is God's word to us. Human authors under the supernatural guidance of the Holy Spirit wrote the Bible. It is the supreme source for Christian beliefs and living. It is the only written authoritative voice of God on the earth.

Baptism
We believe that baptism is a part of the salvation experience. We believe in the practice of baptism by immersion in water.

Salvation
We believe that all mankind is sinful and falls short of God’s glory. We can never make up for our sin by self-improvement or good works. Only by following Jesus Christ can we enjoy the benefits of salvation.

Communion
We believe in observing the Communion as a way of celebrating what Jesus did for us on the cross and anticipating His return.

Love
Our faith in God is displayed in our love for each other.

Small Group Questions for Sep 14

1. Read Matthew 5:3-12. When you read the Beatitudes, do you typically read them as “kingdom blessings” (this is the way things are in the kingdom) or “ethical prescriptions” (this is the way you have to be to enter the kingdom)?
   
2. Why do you think it makes a difference?
3. What is your understanding of what it means to be “poor in spirit”?
   
4. Can you tell us about a time in your life when you’ve felt “poor in spirit”?
5. Do you know someone who is right now “poor in spirit”?
   
6. If so, what can you/we do to be the hands and feet of Jesus to this person?
7. How can we pray for you?

Gala & Daughters of Anna Lunch

Garnett Bilingual Preschool Starry Night Gala, “Night of Our Little Stars”
A benefit dinner and auction is being held on Friday, September 19, at 6:30 p.m. in Phillips Hall. Tickets are $50 per person and may be purchased online at www.GarnettBilingualPreschool.com or by contacting Heather Hodges at 918-625-8155. Tickets will be available for sale after the assembly in the mall area.

Daughters of Anna
The Daughters of Anna monthly luncheon will be held after services Sunday, September 21, in the Great Room for all ladies who attend church services alone, all ages.

News

Contact Church Work Day
Work day for the Contact Church Recovery House II is Saturday, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. (or when work runs out!). Address is 5003 S. 34th W. Ave. Here is the link for the map. Call Greg Taylor with questions: 918 576 8442 or email gtaylor@garnettchurch.org.

Sunday Mixer
Sunday, September 14, 9-10 a.m. in the Mall. The purpose of this mixer is to gather those in the stage in life roughly between 25-50 years old, both singles and married, with kids and without to get to know one another and discuss Sunday class options.

First week in September

Children’s Bible Classes
Class Location Teachers
2 year olds 2 yr old room Charles Johnson & Kim Baker
3 & 4 year olds 4s room Kathy Erwin
Kdg. & 1st grade 1st grade room Charles Pearson, Vickie Forbrich, Glenda Johnson
2nd & 3rd grade 3rd grade room Memory Bledsoe & Kay Anderson
4th & 5th grade 5th grade room Millie & Steve Frost, Jananne & Mark Hillenburg,
Sherri & Kirk Taylor

4th and 5th graders will check-in at their room. All other ages and grades need to check-in at the check point in hall 3.

Children’s Ministry had a great response for volunteers. However, we are still in need of volunteers to fill the following positions:

2 & 3 year old teacher on Wednesday nights
Elementary helper on Wednesday nights
Volunteers to help in Preschool Children’s worship once a month
Volunteers to help in 2 year old worship once a month

Please volunteer so we can continue teaching these little ones about Jesus.

Adult Bible Classes
James Lawrence’s Bible class in 606 resumes 9 a.m. Sundays.

College and twenties age will be in Hall 1 starting September 7 at 9 a.m.

Class for 25-50 years old (single or married with children or without) will begin September 21. See below for plans for Sep 7 and 14 for this group.

Sunday Family Mixers
Sunday, September 7, 9-10 a.m., in the Mall; Sunday, September 14, 9-10 a.m. in the Mall. The purpose of these mixers is to gather those in the stage in life roughly between 25-50 years old, both singles and married, with kids and without to get to know one another and discuss possible Sunday morning classes, new small group formations, and how this group can serve together on Wednesday nights during meals or in greeting or other ministry areas.

Small Group Questions

• Read Matthew 4:12-25. What strikes you about this passage? Why do you think it is important to read this passage before studying the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7)?
• How much time have you spent studying the Sermon on the Mount in the past? How does it make you feel when you read through it?
• Right now, would you characterize yourself as a “disciple” of Jesus who is actively trying to follow him and do what he says or are you more a member of the “crowd,” amazed by his words and actions, but still not sure what to do with him?
• How can we pray for you?

Moms in Touch
Start the school year off right by gathering with other moms to pray for your children’s school and each others’ children. Find out about Moms in Touch. Call Phyllis Fields (747-8915) or Annie Mileur (627-4544).

August Freeze
We'd love your feedback on our "Summer Freeze" experiment in August. Please write your feedback on the back of the response card and either place it in the collection plate or hand it off to a staff member or shepherd.

Garnett Bilingual Preschool Starry Night Gala, “Night of Our Little Stars”
A benefit dinner and auction is being held on Friday, September 19, at 6:30 p.m. in Phillips Hall. Tickets are $50 per person and may be purchased online at www.GarnettBilingualPreschool.com or by contacting Heather Hodges at 918-625-8155. Tickets will be available for sale after the assembly in the mall area.

Contact Church Recovery House
A work day is scheduled for Saturday, September 13, 9-3 p.m., at 5003 S. 34th W. Ave. in Tulsa. This is the site where Garnett is partnering with several other churches and Contact Church of Christ to help prepare a place for several men coming out of prison and seeking new lives and work. Contact Loy Johnson, 625-1182; Bob Schweikhard, 663-5787or Greg Taylor, 576-8442, for more information.

Monday Morning Ladies’ Classes
“A Place Called Home"
September 8th - October 13th, 9:30 AM
Shirley Staires Place: 1920 S. Yorktown Ave. Tulsa, Ok. 74104
The cost is $50 for the full 6 weeks including the book. We have a class scholarship if funds are a problem. We want you to be there without any financial barrier. For carpool and other information call Annie Mileur, 627-4544.

"Jesus the One and Only" - Beth Moore Series
September 20 - Dec. 8
Will meet here at the church building
For more information contact Annie Mileur, 627-4544.

Wednesday, Sept. 10, Meal is OUTDOORS!
Barbque, Chicken and Ribs
Baked Beans, Potato Salad, Dessert, Drink
Adults $5, Children 4 and above $3
This will be an outdoor cookout.

Please email all information to garnettinfo@gmail.com no later than 9 a.m. Thursdays.