Paul demonstrates that weakness and suffering are not obstacles to Gospel ministry, but are actually integral to the character of Christian discipleship and witness. For those unable to join us at MGPC, the service will be live-streamed. The video is available at our website and youtube channel. Welcome: Call to Worship Song: Yet Not I …

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God’s message of encouragement continues, as the challenges we endure in this life are used by God to grow an expectation of the place he has prepared for us, and additionally those challenges are used by him to prepare us for that place. For those unable to join us at MGPC, the service will be …

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Instead of being embarrassed by continued frailty and weakness, disciples of Jesus know this condition serves to demonstrate all the more to the world that our only hope is in the power of God which dwells within us, which sustains us, and which is transforming us as we near eternity. For those unable to join …

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The glory of God that is growing within Christians seems at odds with our experience of weakness, frailty, and uncertainty. Our focus should remain on the Spirit who is growing the beauty of Jesus within us rather than on our attempts to build for ourselves systems or situations of security. For those unable to join …

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