Part 4: Integrity Under Fire

1. Serve humbly and faithfully: Gen. 37:36, 39:1-6a.  
   1. Serve wherever you are, recognizing the LORD’s presence. Gen. 39:2-3
   2. Acknowledge success and blessing come from the LORD and trust His greater plans. Gen. 39:2-3, 5
2. Practice Self-control and integrity: Gen. 39:7-20a.  
   1. Resist temptation, recognizing the progression. James 1:14-15
   2. Establish boundaries and guard your environment. Mt. 5:28-29
   3. Look for the escape; flee don’t fight. 1 Cor. 10:13, Tim. 2:22
3. Embrace suffering as spiritual growth and trust God’s Providence. Gen. 39:21-23 
   1. Recognize that trials develop and mature us. James 1:1-5
   2. Learn to find your joy in your relationship with and presence of Jesus, not your circumstances. Gen. 39:21, 23; Habakkuk 3:17-18

NEXT SUNDAY: Join us next week for Part 5 of our series going through the life of Joseph titled “Forgotten not Forsaken” as now Joseph gets forgotten in prison.  See you next week!
THANKS FOR COMING! We’re glad you are here! Obviously, this is not our normal setting but it’s beautiful to come out in God’s creation and enjoy our church family together. If you are visiting with us today, we would love for you to fill out a Connection Card and place it in the offering box; or you can scan the QR code on the bulletin.  We hope you are inspired and encouraged today!
SUNDAY MORNING PRAYER: Please join us every Sunday morning at 9:20 in the conference room right off the front lobby to pray for our church and our community. Let’s seek the LORD’s presence and trust him through prayer together.
YOUTH CONNECT: Today at the VanBuskirk’s home from 4:00 to 6:00. Come on over to grow in the Lord and have a great time connecting! 1764 West Virginia Drive, Kissimmee
PATTY BURDICK MEMORIAL SERVICE today at 3:00pm at the St. Cloud Senior Center. All are invited to celebrate Patty’s life. 3101 17th St, St Cloud.
YOUTH PARENT MEETING: Next Sun, 9-14, we will be having a short meeting after church in the conference roof for all students that are interested in our TEAM EFFORT 2026 summer mission trip.
LA DREAM CENTER MISSION TRIP: Has been rescheduled from March 16-22nd. If you thought you missed your chance, you can still go!! Cost is $1,250, talk with Deric Van Buskirk with questions. 407-301-5331
BLUEPRINT FOR BELONGING: Sunday, Sept 21st from 12-2pm is our introduction to The Connection. We will get to know one another and learn about the blueprint for our church. Lunch and childcare included. Fill out a Connection Card or scan the QR code to sign up.
CUBA MISSION TRIP COLLECTION: Our Cuba mission team will be collecting items to take with them in November over the next few Sundays. Over the counter medicine, clothes, reading glasses, toothbrushes, toothpaste, feminine products, deodorant, 5# bag of rice, beans.

• Congregation: $2,761
• Counseling Centers: $12,410