Colossians 1:9-14
Paul prays for those in pursuit

Seeing my spiritual life grow will require the pursuit of knowing God’s will and being strengthened by his power.
My goal should be to live in a way that is fully pleasing to God.

How do I live in a way that will fully please God?

-By

in every good work. (vs 10)

• Good works do not save us. Because one is saved, one should
  then do good works.

• Ephesians 2:8-10

  Characteristics of Fruit:

• It is visible

• It reflects the nature of the tree it grows on
• It exists for someone else’s benefit.

-By consistently

in the knowledge of God. (vs 10)

• I have to know Him to become like Him.

-By allowing

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to characterize our lives.
(vs 11)

• Trust God to see me through.

-By

giving thanks to the Father for the blessings of salvation.
(vs 12)

• Allow my gratitude to lead to action.

USE YOUR MOMENT:
As you

and follow God’s plan for your life,

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that His power is working in you.

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, and He will guide and strengthen you to make a difference for His glory.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

-Giving - Sunday, January 26, 2025 $19,958.62

-Food Closet - 1 lb. boxes of saltine crackers. Distribution will be Saturday, Feb. 8th.

-Tuesday morning Ladies Bible Study - Tuesdays at 9:30am in the Blue Bldg. Studio/Cafe. We are studying the book Abide by Jen Wilkin which is based on 1 John, 2 John and 3 John.

-Betterman Small Groups -

• Group 1 Leaders: Seth Alkire & Serve Hodges - Sundays 3:00-4:15pm

• Group 2 Leaders: Jay Twidwell & Zeb Balentine - Sundays 3:00-4:15pm

• Group 3 Leaders: Dakota Shelton & Aaron Reynolds - Tuesday mornings 6:00-7:15am

• Group 4 Leaders: Bradley Bandara & Leroy Tinkler - Wednesdays 6:15-7:30pm

• Group 5 Leaders: Jason Hogue & Jearrel Boyette - Wednesdays 6:15-7:30pm

-Wednesday night Ladies Bible Study - Wednesdays @6:15pm. The name of the study is “Take Courage” by Jennifer Rothschild based on the book of Haggai. Study guides will be available on the first night for $10. No sign up, just show up.

-ABSC Block Party Training - At FSBC, Saturday, February 8th. The block party trailer and equipment are tools that God has furnished to help the church share the gospel with people in their community as well as on mission trips.

-Student Ministry - Dates to remember:

• Reality Weekend - February 14-16th - $50 (Saline Co.)
• Collide Camp - June 7-11th - $275 (Arkadelphia, Ar)
• MissionLab - June 29-July 2nd - $200 (New Orleans, La)

-Children’s Ministry - Dates to remember:

• Vacation Bible School - June 1-5th
• Camp Siloam - June 16-20th - $320 (Siloam Springs, Ar)