Kings and rulers are revolting against the Lord and his anointed one. Scholars believe this psalm might have been used when a new king was being installed in ancient Israel. Kings of the earth will do well to pay homage to the king: "kiss the son!"
Kings and rulers are revolting against the Lord and his anointed one. Scholars believe this psalm might have been used when a new king was being installed in ancient Israel. Kings of the earth will do well to pay homage to the king: "kiss the son!"
Kings and rulers are revolting against the Lord and his anointed one. Scholars believe this psalm might have been used when a new king was being installed in ancient Israel. Kings of the earth will do well to pay homage to the king: "kiss the son!"
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Contact Info: In The Centre: Kingship, Messiah, Psalms info@moosemountainchurch.com (306)577-2477 1 Christina Street When we leave the world of Rulers had better seek God’s from their bondage (“chains” Box 184 right living in the first Psalm, rule (vv. 10-12) and “fetters”). Kenosee Lake, SK where the wicked blow away On one edge of this text there HOWEVER, in heaven, God S0C0R0 like chaff but the righteous is conspiring, plotting, revolt. can only laugh at their feeble *** stand strong like a tree, we On the other, there is fear, attempts. God’s will will be come to the disorienting trembling, anger, and poten- done. His king has been in- Assembly Times: world of the second psalm. tial destruction. Scholars be- stalled on Zion, this king will Sunday Here the outer world is in lieve that this psalm might inherit, the earth, and will rule Bible Class chaos. Kings and rulers are have been used when a new the world with an iron scep- 10:03am revolting against the Lord and king was being installed in ter. his anointed one. Makes one ancient Israel. During regal Therefore, the kings of the Full Family Fellowship wonder what kind of world is transitions from the old king earth will do well to pay hom- 11:03am this of which this psalm to the new king, subject na- age to the king: “Kiss the speaks. However, the psalms tions would sometime use the son!” calls the psalmist. Thursday Evening Bible Study affirms the King remains in occasion to gain their free- Consider then what happened 7:00pm the center. dom. That seems to be the when three kings heard of the This psalm divides into three picture here. birth of the one! Life Groups parts: It is time to install a new king, When the king is installed, he Alternating Rulers seek to overthrow and Israel’s vassal nations are is recognized as “God’s Thursdays in various God’s rule (vv. 1-3) considering revolt. So they son.” (cf. 2 Sam 7:12–16; 1 communities Yet God still appoints his king “take their stand against the Chr 17:10–14). This language (vv. 4-9) “Lord and his anointed one.” was common in the ancient *** This last reference world where several cultures is to the king of consider their king somehow Leadership: Israel (or the son of their God. But Minister Judah later more importantly, for us, it Rolland Bouchard on) in the points to the role that Jesus original would play as God’s son and Elders context. our king. Jim Sedor The vassal So, remember, when life is Cameron Husband kingdoms disorienting on the edges, our Dale King seek to king reigns in the center Harold Floyd release where God is. themselves ***
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Benevolence We will be working the thrift store LADIE’S CHRISTMAS DINNER November 30 & December 2 On December 9 at 6:30pm all ladies are invited to join the Harold Floyd December 28 & 30 party. There will not be a gift exchange this year. How- *** ever, we will be sending everyone home with a gift. We Fellowship POTLUCK REQUEST are asking the ladies of our congregation to donate $5.00 Monica McMillan We want to thank you all for your generous donations to towards items that will be purchased. See Judith or Laurie. our potluck lunches. Because of known allergies within our *** congregation we ask that you do not bring any items con- LADIE’S CHRISTMAS DINNER FOR MEN! Worship taining pork. Thanks! Attention gentlemen, the ladies would love your help in Cameron Husband *** the kitchen on the evening of the Christmas HOMEMAKERS CIRCLE! dinner. Please talk to Judith or Laurie to volunteer. Education Dec 7th - Ladies Christmas Dinner *** Jan 14th - Spa Night CHRISTMAS PARTY Laurie Bouchard Feb 8th - Cake Decorating There is a kids Christmas fun day on December 11th. Vol- Mar 19th - Ladies Day / Theme Supper unteers are needed to make it work. A sign-up sheet will Outreach April 8/9th - Mini Retreat be posted. For more information talk to Judith or Laurie. Jim Sedor May 24th - Kennedy Memorial Gardens June 14th - Tea House, Fairlight Missions *** www.jointheconspiracy.net THRIFT STORE COMMITMENT Owen King Over the past few years it has become more difficult to have helpers at the Thrift Store. We are currently in need Maintenance of two or three new people to help whenever it is our turn. Garnet Goud If we cannot get enough help, we will be forced to give it up completely. Kay will be gone for several months and will need someone to replace her in organizing workers, Finance and to be present at the store. Please speak to her before Mark Olson November 24, 2010. Thank you. Volume 10, Issue 4 November 28, 2010 www.moosemountainchurch.com THE FAMILY THAT PRAYS TOGETHER... THE ADVENT CONSPIRACY All of those walking through grief. ad·vent [ad-vent] Arnold Lawrence –noun Marie McMillan 1. a coming into place, view, or being; arrival: the advent of th Bernard and Alicia Krogsgaard - Missionaries in e holiday season. Mexico 2. the coming of Christ into the world. Joe Fox—recovery from surgery. con·spir·a·cy [kuh n-spir-uh-see] Verna and Harold’s Sister Linda recovering from car accident –noun 1. the act of conspiring. Chris Cornforth—continued health concerns. 2. any concurrence in action; combination in bringing about Joe Cornforth, continued emotional and health a given result. issues. This Christmas, what if our celebration wasn’t about Catherine Taylor– seeing continued success and consumerism? What if, instead, we made it about worshipping healing after her surgery. fully, and spending less so that we can give more. This is pre- Rolland’s Grandmother is recovering well from cisely what Christ came near for, to make a profound impact on surgery after being diagnosed with cancer. the world. Over the centuries, the significant impact of Christ’s Nancy Martinson—(Heather Kings Sister-in-law) coming has melted away into spending, rushing, and the O-so- Pray for success in cancer treatments. famous question, “what do you want for Christmas!” I know, I know, Jesus wasn’t born in December or on the 25th, but HE Candy Wise—undergoing another surgery for an WAS BORN! That God came into this world deserves, at the very aneurism. Pray for success. least our worship! The Christmas celebration, historically, was Tammy Palmer—waiting on test results, feeling birthed out of pagan celebrations. The heart of it’s inception was better, medication is working. pure, early Christians thought that there was no greater reason to James and Shelly, Congratulations on the birth of celebrate than God coming into the world. What’s changed? Do your new baby girl Jamie! we believe that there is no greater joy than Jesus, His birth, His life, His Death, His burial, and His resurrection? Neil Palmer—Verna’s Cousin recovering from five With prayer banned in schools, and Christianity shunned for it’s bypass surgery moral value in a world without morality, it seems to me that we Pam’s Uncle, John Dyck had open heart surgery. would be fools to not embrace a time of year that people are more Pam’s cousin Julie’s husband passed away from open to hearing about Christ than any other time. In a world cancer leaving behind 2 young sons and a widow. where Christmas is a consumer holiday, lights, trees and all the other accoutrements, what would happen if we recaptured the joy Pam’s step brother in the Hospital in Regina. of Christmas by worshipping fully, spending less, giving more, and Joe’s brother Dan was in a roll over with his loving all? Maybe the world would see the significant impact that tanker truck. He sustained some neck and back the coming of Christ has had on us! injuries and will be out of work for a while. www.jointheconspiracy.net Krista Dolphin’s arm is broken, pray for a speedy recovery. Mary Elford—recently diagnosed with cancer. She is trying to get in for surgery as soon as possi- ble. Harold Floyd—was in Kipling hospital this week. Having problems with his leg. Joe, travelling to Alberta to see his brother. Upcoming weddings: Trevor and Raysha, and Abby Hannah (recently engaged).
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