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Prepare with Prayer
Sunday, Aug. 1 | 10:30am
Youth Center
“We Choose to Bless”
The past year and a half has been a harsh time. As we come out of that season, we, the church, choose to respond with a blessing. We will be coming together to ask God to bless our community, our members/attenders, pastors, elders and ministry teams. Ultimately, our desire is that we are a blessing to God as we carry out the mission He has given the church.

A Night of Story & Song with Jon Byron
Wed, Aug. 4 | 7:00pm
Worship Center
Jon Byron is a gifted pastor, speaker, and singer/songwriter who is able to combine gentle humor, strong Biblical content and practical application into challenging messages. He has ministered nationally and internationally through concerts, teaching, and outreach events. Jon is a personal friend and mentor of Pastor Jason. Don’t miss this special evening of compelling stories and powerful music.

Outdoor Worship/Baptism Service
Sunday, Aug. 15 | 10:30am
Picnic to follow the service. Hamburgers, hot dogs and beverages will be provided. Please bring lawn chairs and/or blankets to sit on.

Grills & Volunteers Needed
We are still in need of 3 grills & volunteers to grill hotdogs & hamburgers for our picnic at the Outdoor Worship & Baptism service on Aug. 15. We are also in need of people to help with serving and clean up after the picnic. Contact Jim Malchow.

Children’s Church & Nursery Help Needed
We are in need of volunteers to help with Children’s Church during the month of August (for children ages 2-PreK). Sign up on the 4/5’s classroom door. We also need help in the Nursery; sign up on the Children’s bulletin board or contact Lisa Lizotte.

Candidate Sunday & Special Congregational Meeting
Sunday, Aug. 8
Our Executive Pastor candidate will speak in both services on Sunday, August 8. We will have a Special Congregational Meeting at 12noon to learn more and to vote on calling him to join us in
ministry at Lakes Free. More information on our candidate is available at the Next Steps desk.

The Testimony of Pontius Pilate

John 19:1-16

John 19:1-16

“Behold the man… Behold your King!”

1. A prophetic testimony

Zechariah 6:9-13

Jeremiah 23:5

Ephesians 2:19-22

John 1:14

2. A profound testimony

As the “man” Jesus is our:

1) Representative

Romans 5:18-19

1 Corinthians 15:21-22

2) Substitute

2 Corinthians 5:21

3) Example

1 Peter 2:21

As the “King” Jesus is our:

1) Lord

Luke 6:46

Deuteronomy 10:12-13

2) Provider

John 14:15-17

3) Judge

John 14:6

3. A provocative testimony

Matthew 25:31-32

Philippians 2:9-11

Sermon Discussion Questions

Questions for Reflection:

1. How does today’s passage illuminate God’s historical, over-arching plan of salvation?
2. What are some reasons for why people miss out on or reject Jesus? What can we do to help counter those?

Questions for Discussion:

1. How does the prophecy in Zechariah 6:9-13 point us to Jesus?
2. Why is recognizing Jesus as both “man” and “King” so crucial to a full understanding of who he is?
3. How would you answer the question, “Who is Jesus to you?”

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