Weekly Update – November 12th, 2026
Last weekend, many of our men went away for our annual men’s retreat to God’s Mountain Camp in Rushville, MO. The weather was perfect, the food was amazing and the teaching was challenging. There were four bunk rooms that we all spread out in, with a gym and gun range to provide a bit of recreation, which allowed for many good conversations to take place. Yet, at the core of our time together were our three sessions on “The Heart of Masculinity.”
Session one provided for us an overview of the life of Boaz from Ruth chapter 2. Here, Ruth is a vulnerable woman with no man to speak on her behalf. Therefore, as she enters the fields of a man named Boaz, she does so unprotected and without a voice (2:5-6). Yet, Boaz provides for her (2:8), protects her (2:9) and prizes her (2:11). He shows himself to be a worthy man who uses his strength to bless the weak.
Session two took us to Saul in 1 Samuel 13-15. To set up Saul and his reign, we see a fearful man in 1 Samuel 10:22, who has “hidden himself among the baggage.” This fear manifests itself not in obedience to God, but in a desire to appease the men who are under him. This leads to his presumption in 1 Samuel 13, where he offers the required sacrifice but in an unlawful way, to self-reliance in 1 Samuel 14, where he makes a rash vow to avenge his enemies, leading to disobedience in chapter 15, as he fails to follow every command of the Lord. Saul proves himself to be an unworthy man who uses his strength to abuse others for his own purposes.
Session three brought the conversation on the Heart of Masculinity to application with the topic on the cultivation of strength. The main subject here dealt with self-control. Proverbs 25:28 says, “a man without self-control is like a city broken into and left without walls.” In other words, laziness breeds an openness to temptation where strength is used for selfish purposes instead of being a blessing to others. Instead, we should embrace work and through the work of the Holy Spirit, seek to build something with our lives in a display of the strength that God has given to us.
Our speaker, Dave Hintz, did a wonderful job leading us in our sessions. Caleb Palmer did an amazing job, as usual, of feeding us. Our desire through this weekend is to further build up men who would faithfully lead in their home, the church and in every area that God has given to them. Therefore, men, if you were unable or you hesitated to go, make this event a priority next year.
Serving Him with You,
Pastor Michael Nelson
Written by Pastor
Michael Nelson
Fighter Verse for the Week
"I am the vine; you are the branches. Whoever abides in me and I in him, he it is that bears much fruit, for apart from me you can do nothing."
John 15:5
Announcements:
Thanksgiving Potluck: On Sunday, November 15th, immediately following our morning service, we will have our annual Thanksgiving Potluck dinner in the Faith Center Gym. The church will provide turkey, mashed potatoes, rolls and drinks. You will bring the sides and desserts. Check the bulletin board in the hallway for more information and sign up to bring something!
Christmas Choir: If you are interested in singing in a Christmas Choir on Christmas Eve, sign up in the hall or see Martin Maharas this Sunday.
Family Discipleship Guides: These guides are designed to help equip parents further engage with what our children and youth are learning. You can find a guide for AWANA HERE, and for our Youth HERE.
Discipleship Training: Join us for our adult study on Wednesday nights. The study is over the topic of Christian Ethics. Join us from 6:45-8:00pm
Ladies’ Bible Study: Our ladies’ study meets on Tuesdays at 9:30am or 6:00pm. They are currently going through a study of Romans by Courtney Doctor. If you are interested in attending, see Sheryl Nelson or Melody Singleton.
Men’s Study: Our Men’s study meets on the 2nd and 4th Wednesday nights at 8:00-9:15pm. The book for this study will be The Case for Christ. See Matthew Klika for more information.
Building Remodel: If you would like to give to our remodel fund, there are commitment cards available in the welcome center. Feel free to pick up one and return it to one an available basket. If you would like to give a one time or a reoccurring gift, you can do so HERE and select “building remodel.” You can also give through one of the offering boxes at church. Be sure to mark your envelop, “building remodel.” Check out a video highlighting the work done so far.
Food Pantry: The food pantry is currently in need of some food items. For a complete list of food pantry needs, click HERE.
Awana Bible Club
Awana Clubs are held on Wednesdays throughout the school year. Dinner is at 6:00pm with Awana Clubs starting at 6:30pm. Children can be registered HERE.
Equipping Hour
We have three classes held at 9:15am on Sunday mornings. “A Survey in Church History” meets in the Sanctuary, a study in Isaiah in the Fellowship Hall, and a Ladies’ class studying the Old Testament meets in the classroom next to the nursery. You can find more information HERE.
Giving
To Give Online, Go HERE.
You can also mail your offering to: 1416 Main Street, Grandview, MO. 64030
Home Groups
Home Groups typically meet on the first and third Sunday of each month. Please contact Pastor Michael if you would like to join a Home Group. You can find more information HERE.
Prayer
An updated Prayer Guide can be accessed HERE.
Prepare for Sunday
Guide for Worship can be found HERE.
Wednesday Evening Activities
Awana, Youth Group, and Discipleship Training are on Wednesday evenings. We will share a meal in the Faith Center Gym at 6:00pm before heading to classes at 6:30pm.
Worship Service
Worship Service begins at 10:30am on Sunday mornings. Nursery care for children ages 0-4 years is available during the worship hour.
Livestream
Continue to join us at 10:30am on Sunday mornings.
YouTube: HERE.
Join us and invite a friend or family member to watch with you.
Sunday School
Children and Youth Sunday School take place at 9:15am on Sunday mornings.
Ages 0-2 and 3–k meet in the nursery suite.
Grades 1-2nd meet upstairs in U-5.
Grades 3rd-6th meet upstairs in U-6.
Grades 7th-12th meet downstairs in the youth room.