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Announcements

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Newcomer Lunch - Aug 23rd

Happening next Sunday after service. If you’re newer to Ethnos this season, we’d love to treat you to a free lunch, get to know each others’ stories, and answer any questions you have about our church.

Sabbath Sunday - Sept 6th

There will be no service or live stream on Sunday, Sept 6th, as we practice Sabbath rest. We encourage people to spend time in God, reflecting on His goodness and love.

Social Media Consent - We'd love for all regulars to be part of our digital platforms. In order for us to use your face on our social media and website, we're asking everyone to fill out a consent form, or to let us know if you'd like to be excluded.

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Who We Are Instead

  We Are Saints, Not Sinners

On a scale of 0-10, how much do you focus on your mistakes?

We are saints, not sinners.

•  "saints"- consecrated ones, holy, called
• “The narrative of “I am an awful sinner” must be replaced by the narrative that says, “In Christ I am no longer defined by sin. I have been reconciled. Sin has been defeated.”” (James Bryan Smith, The Good And Beautiful God)

Romans 8:1-6
1 Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus, 2 because through Christ Jesus the law of the Spirit who gives life has set you free from the law of sin and death. 3 For what the law was powerless to do because it was weakened by the flesh, God did by sending his own Son in the likeness of sinful flesh to be a sin offering. And so he condemned sin in the flesh, 4 in order that the righteous requirement of the law might be fully met in us, who do not live according to the flesh but according to the Spirit.
5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.

"the law of sin and death” = the principle that our behavior is the way to life (but since we can’t following the law perfectly, it ends up leading to death)
“the law of the Spirit” = the principle that life is not earned, but given freely through Jesus’ death and resurrection for the forgiveness of our sins

The old problem: We keep trying to save ourselves.

• We try to avoid sin so God doesn't punish us.
• We try to do good out of obligation.
  

The mindset of sin leads to living in fear.

Romans 8:14-17
14 For those who are led by the Spirit of God are the children of God. 15 The Spirit you received does not make you slaves, so that you live in fear again; rather, the Spirit you received brought about your adoption to sonship. And by him we cry, “Abba, Father.” 16 The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children. 17 Now if we are children, then we are heirs—heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ, if indeed we share in his sufferings in order that we may also share in his glory.

Being a Saint means assurance and peace instead of fear and anxiety.

We often treat each other the old way. In Christ, we see others with new eyes.

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Community Prayer

End of Summer Transitions

• For safety and provision for those traveling.
• For God’s guidance as individuals and families establish new rhythms for the fall.
• For God’s grace over relationships and communication, as households adjust to a new season.

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