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Study Break!

So, I’m up at Carter’s Lake for a couple of days taking a “study break,” where I’m not breaking FROM study, but breaking TO study. I’ve hauled our Starcraft popup to the campground and set up shop to have some study time with a little peace and quiet.



I don’t normally do this... I just wanted to get a little ahead on the NEXT big study that we’re going to do... I think we’re going to spend some time in Genesis, looking at the beginnings of our faith. Starting with Abraham, we will explore how God began to interact with man in his redemptive work.

You can see my “study setup” in the picture above. Here are some of the books that I brought with me:
  • The Holy Bible: NIV, NASB, ESV, NLT, and others
  • Genesis 12-50, Baldwin
  • Primeval Saints, James B Jordan
  • The Patriarchs, Beth Moore
  • Joseph, Charles Swindoll
  • Plus, of course, the many commentaries and other sources in my Logos Bible Software program... An entire book case on my laptop!

When I get back, I hope to have at least a good part of the series mapped out, and be able to begin to meet for creative planning with Sherry, Rachel, and Casey. I am really excited about this next study! More details to come!


21 Days of Prayer

We are in the final phase before the Launch! It is coming up really quickly. Most of the technical pieces are now in place, our team understands their roles, and we’ve sent out the flyers and run the ads in the newspaper. For the most part, the logistics are handled. Now, the REAL work comes... Our group launched into 21 days of prayer beginning yesterday, March 22. We are going to be crazy praying people over the next few weeks as we head into this HUGELY important time!

Why don’t you join us? You can download the Orchard Prayer Calendar right
HERE.

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Please partner with us in prayer during these 21 days. We would love for you to pray with us. Also, we will pray for YOU and your needs when you send us your requests online!