Hello FaithPointe Family,

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I hope all of you are well. We are through the second full week of January and I hope that you are still motivated through prayer and fasting to carry forth any commitments for change in this new year! I know that is true for myself through just our ladies group study. I have made changes in several areas of my life knowing how to handle certain situations in times of hurry and it has brought change to my daily life. 

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Each Family Life Group is off to a great start, I encourage you to get involved and find growth in your walk with Christ. Let's walk out our faith together building the kingdom making disciples. 

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I would like to share this short devotion today: 

"Your worth isn't defined by the world's standards." 

Genesis 2:7: And the Lord God formed man of the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul.

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We can often forget that the Bible was written(originally) to ancient readers. Knowing this context is important. When the Bible says that God made man in His image and likeness, that revelation would have been mind-blowing to an ancient reader. The term "Image of God" was only used for kings, rulers, and warlords. Or, it was used as an engraved image of a god, like an idol. Kings and idols were revered, and alone worthy of people's worship and respect. To call people God's image-bearers means that every person is worthy of the dignity of pharaohs and kings. If everybody is made in the image of God, everybody is imbued with dignity, purpose and agency. 

 

God gave Adam and Eve a divine calling - to tend to the earth, multiply, and fill the world with His character as His image-bearers. This calling extends to us. Our divine purpose is to know God intimately, walk in His ways, and fill the earth with His goodness through our work, relationships and art. 

You have value given to you by God. You have something to offer the world. You were designed with intention, purpose, and love. Live into that identity!! 

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 FaithPointe Announcements

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Sunday, January 18 is Water Baptism

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Tuesday, January 20 at 7pm: Associate Pastors, ministers, team leaders of each department: teachers, ushers, media, worship, youth please attend this leadership training.  

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Wednesdays at 7pm: Radical Youth & Case for Christ Elementary

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Sunday, January 25 at 4pm: God's Family Legacy for Marriage group

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Tuesday, January 27 at 6:30pm: Relentless Ladies group - Book study is: "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry"

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Friday, January 30 at 7pm: All FaithPointe Staff: greeters, ushers, media, worship, teachers...if you help us do ministry please attend this meeting. 

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Love & Blessings,

Pastor Tresa

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