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This Sunday...
...and still MORE about Trouble
James 1:9-12
 We continue our work through troubles. This week James gives us two case studies in dealing with trouble. The first is the person who goes through an economic difficulty, and the second is a person who has prospered in many ways.
One of the more difficult things for a culture like ours is to grasp the concept of joy in suffering/trouble. Essentially, the Bible teaches that the greatest trial of all is no trouble! Going through life "relatively trouble free," is not a blessing according to James. The blessing comes when we deal with trouble and it teaches us how to deal with life. We gain wisdom and understanding. That is the blessing.
When we are dealing with trouble it shows us the fading things that we use that cause us to fade as well. We can finally learn to say, "I am glad I had to go through that ordeal." Now, this is where we see the faithfulness of Jesus as he suffered for our sake. He gives us the power to walk through each and and every trial and trouble, knowing that we have something real and unfading...Jesus!
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Life Group Highlight of the Week
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at All Saints, we want the people of Seattle to know and understand the
reality of an abundant life in Christ. This can only happen if we live
out our faith in the same places where we live out our lives. The 1 +
1+ 1 forumla is a way to bring together our faith and our personal
lives to coexist as one. The formula includes 1 church gathering + 1
service team + 1 life group. In the coming weeks, we will be
highlighting each life group. We want to help you find a community at All Saints to actively believe, doubt and seek with, while enjoying good food, conversation and Christian fellowship.
Real World Seattle:
Loan repayment, desk job, no homework...OH MY! Welcome to the real world, the place where the 9-5 is king. Joing our group of recent grads, non-recent grads, worker bees, etc. in the workforce loving this free and little-bit scarry stage of life. Each week we'll explore what it means to be a Christ-follower in our given fields, talk about our calling and have a little play along the way. Each month we'll be out and about enjoying the city we love (bonfires, laser show, happy hours, etc.).
Hosts: Melissa Daniels
Contact: melissa@believedoubtseek.org / 831.229.1484
Time/Location: Thursdays from 7-9pm around Seattle. Email for weekly location!
Hatha Yoga:
This group is for anyone who would like to try yoga for the first time or wants to continue to learn. A fitness-based approach, this life group will be a comfortable environment to be together and explore this practice. Wear comfortable work-out clohtes, and bring your own yoga mat and water. All experience levels are welcome!
Hosts: Ashtyn Thomas
Contact: ashtynthomas@gmail.com / 206.383.5163
Time/Location: Tuesdays @ 7pm in the All Saints Commons
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Just so you know...
Children's Ministries:
The
Kids' Team is still looking for help to transform the kids' space
downstairs into a fun and inviting kids' zone. If you would like to
contribute to the creative aspect of designing the new look, or if you
would be avaliable to help with a work day on July 25th, please contact
Sharlena at kids@believedoubtseek.org
Central America Trip:
All Saints is planning an international service trip to Central America this fall. If you are interested in going on the trip, please fill out an interest card at the concierge desk with your information along with the area you feel you'd be best equipped to serve in. Plan for a one week trip in October/November and a cost of around $1000. Interest cards will be collected through the end of July and the team will be selected in August. For more information, contact Tony Zimney at outreach@believedoubtseek.org
Summer BBQ & Baptisms:
Our annual summer BBQ and baptisms is just around the corner on August 30th. It will be held at Golden Gardens at 1pm. If you are interested in being baptized, sign up at the concierge desk or email life@believedoubtseek.org. Sign-ups will last through August 16th and a baptism meeting will take place following the 11am gathering on August 23rd.
New Books:
We received a new shipment of books in the Life Group Lounge. There are tons of new titles for everyone. Books can be purchased at the concierge desk in the commons.
Online Giving:
Our new online giving link is now fully operational from the All Saints website. Through this new service you can make a one time contribution, set up an account to make contributions whenever you want and be able to track your own giving history, or even set up an account to give regularly. Check it out by following this link: online donations
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All Saints News is sent out regularly to the community to engage and inform people of all that takes place through All Saints Church. This and previous updates are available on the All Saints website.
If you have any ideas, submissions, or comments, please send them to life@believedoubtseek.org
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