Part 5: Learning the Secret

1. Clue #1 - Contentment is through Christ.
2. Clue #2 - Self-rule through Christ.
3. Clue #3 - Contentment is learned.
4. Clue #4 - Belief in the midst of abundance.

• How do you have plenty and contentment in your life?
  • God could replace abundance with suffering.
  • Give thanks for the abundance.
  • Value Christ.
  • Count the abundance as rubbish.
  • Enjoy the gift.
• How do you go about being in need and being content?
  • This is from God’s loving hand.
  • God turns all miseries for good.
  • Christ is more desired than all the world can give.
  • Make all your longings known to God.
  • Trust God to fulfill his promise.
  • Rest in Christ.

NEXT SUNDAY: Next Sunday, Join us for our new series focusing on membership in Christ’s church.  See you next Sunday.  
THANKS FOR COMING! We’re glad you are here, and we hope you’ll make yourself right at home. 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 and fill it out that way! Also, please feel free to pick up a Welcome Bag on the back table. We hope you are inspired and encouraged today!
YOUTH CONNECT TONIGHT: GIVE KIDS THE WORLD. Meet @ the church 4:45pm, returning to the church 9-9:15pm
FOUNDATION CREW SIGN-UPS: Sign up to be in one of our small groups today. Don’t miss the opportunity to participate and connect with your church family.
BLUEPRINTS FOR BELONGING: October 13th right after church at 12:30. This is a time to get to know more about the Connection Church and we can get to know you. If you have not been to Blueprints, sign up on a connection card or online! Please RSVP. Lunch will be provided.

MEMBER REFRESHER CLASS: Join us October 27th after church at 12:30 for a special member refresher class, please RSVP. Lunch and child-care will be provided.
MISSION TRIPS 2025:
• MFUGE Youth Trip: Mobile, AL June 16-21st. Sign up by February 15, 2025. $529.00
• Dreamcenter: Los Angeles, CA July 14th-20th. Must be 13 y/o. Sign up by January 15th, 2025. $1,250.00
• Cuba: November 1st-7th. All ages. Sign up by May 15th, 2025. $1,649.00