Celebrate the Steadfast Love of God
(Psalm 118)

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Loyal, Faithful, Covenant Love

I.  God’s Character: The faithful love of the Lord is real for us forever (118:1-4).

A.  The congregation should praise the Lord for His loyal love (1).

B.  All people (Israel, priests, and worshippers) should praise the Lord for His loyal love (2-4).

II.  God’s Deliverance: The power of the Lord delivers us from the oppression of the world (118:5-16).

A.  The Cause for Praise: Answered Prayer out of Distress (5). 

B.  The Lesson of Praise: Trusting the Lord results in an absence of fear (6-9).

C.  The Content of Praise: The Lord delivered the nation from the nations (10-16)

III.  God’s Purpose: The salvation of the Lord prompts praise from His people (118:17-27).

A.  The Lord allows His people to live so they will praise Him (17-21).

B.  The Lord renews His work of salvation and guarantees it will be accomplished (22-24).

C.  The redeemed gather to praise the Lord and pray for complete salvation (25-27).

IV.   God’s Character: The Lord is worthy of praise for His everlasting loyal love (118:28-29).

A.  The Lord is worthy of praise (28).

B.  The Lord is worthy of praise because He is good and His loyal love is everlasting (29).

The amazing power and everlasting love of the Lord
results in our ultimate salvation
and is the foundation of our praise.

Next Steps

• I will recognize that only the Lord can truly save.
• I will meditate on the loyal, covenant faithfulness of God in my life.
• I will not reject Jesus.  I will make Him the cornerstone of my life.

This Week’s Growth Guide

God’s Word is both central and critical to your spiritual growth.
We invite you to utilize the Growth Guide during the week to further your application of the Truth from the message.

• Monday – Psalm 113-117
• Tuesday – Matthew 21:1-11
• Wednesday – Matthew 21:33-46
• Thursday – Psalm 136
• Friday – Psalm 139

At Fellowship

NEXT – College and Young Adults | Sunday, August 5 | 3440 Cutter Ridge Rd. | 6:30-8:30 pm.
Summer Hangs – NEXT would like to invite any 17-25 year olds to a Summer hangout at the Benton’s house. This is an informal gathering for students entering college or current NEXT people looking to connect in community over the summer. So if you’re in town, come on out and enjoy some food and friends! For directions or more information, Contact Zach Benton: zbenton@fellowshipconway.org

Fellowship Kids
Join us as we work to build a legacy of faith. There is something for everyone. Pray prayers. Share Truth. Play games. Sing songs. Love God and our kiddos. Come be a part of what God is doing in Fellowship Kids. For more information contact Heather McKinney at hmckinney@fellowshipconway.org

Discipleship 101 | August 20 | 6:00 p.m.
Join us at our next Discipleship 101 as we take a look at how evangelism and discipleship work together in the life of a follower of Christ.  For more information contact Michael Harrison at mharrison@fellowshipconway.org.  Childcare by RSVP to Shann@conwaycorp.net.  Let us know you’re coming, register at fellowshipconway.org/register.

Automate the Important | www.fellowshipconway.com/give
The mission of Fellowship could not be accomplished without the faithful giving of the body. This summer we have made it easy to continue your faithful giving as you travel by automating your giving over the summer. Check out the website above, or call the church office and ask for Emily for help.  

Griefshare | August 30 – November 15 | 6:30 p.m. | Fellowship
GriefShare offers hope and encouragement after the death of a spouse, child, family member, or friend. GriefShare starts August 30 – November 15, 6:30 p.m. at Fellowship (Room 211, 2nd floor). Signup begins Sunday, August 12 at the Connection Center. For more information, call Joe Garner at 469-556-8962. 

Community

Downline   
Fellowship partners with Downline Ministry to equip our people to make disciples. Downline is now taking applications for next year’s class that kicks off in August. Apply now while space in next year’s class remains.  Get more info or apply at DownlineConway.com/apply.   

Perspectives  | Aug 21- Nov 21 |  6:00 p.m. | Woodland Heights
God has a “world sized” role for every Christian in His global purpose.  Whether people go to distant countries or stay at home is a secondary issue.  The primary issue is what most people are hungry to discover: vision to live a life of purpose.  Discovering that vision makes this course valuable, and perhaps crucial, for any Christian. Perspectives is a 15 week course designed around four vantage points or “perspectives” – Biblical. Historical, Cultural, and Strategic. Each one highlights different aspects of God’s global purpose. Perspectives will meet Tuesdays beginning August 21 from 6-9:00 p.m. at Woodland Heights Baptist Church.  The cost is $270. 

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Giving For 7/15                     20,875
Giving For 7/22                     17,428
YTD Budget                        122,596
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Over (under)                       (19,504)

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Received-to-date              827,098