“I did it my way.” It’s one of the most-requested funeral songs. But is that actually the life we want?

In this message, Pastor David opens Moses’ final sermon in Deuteronomy 30 — a love letter, a warning, and a choice. Eleven days from the promised land took forty years because of what was in their hearts. Now a new generation stands at the edge again. What will they choose?

Moses says: Choose life. Jesus says: I am the life.

In this message:

• Why 11 days became 40 years — and what that has to do with our hearts
• How God restores after failure — and what He does to our hearts when we turn back
• The choice: life and good, or death and evil
• What “hold fast” means, from Genesis to John 15
• How everything Moses promised is fulfilled in Christ

Scripture: Deuteronomy 30 | Joshua 24 | John 14:6 | Romans 10:9 | Colossians 2–3

Listen on the go:

• Podcast: https://memorialchurchjc.podbean.com/
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@memorialbaptist9681
• Website: https://www.memorialchurch.net

Do you have questions? Submit your questions for the shepherds to research and use to create a Wednesday Night Study in January.  

The Prayer Team is a confidential group.
If you have a prayer request you can share it here. 
https://memorialchurch.breezechms.com/form/ee11ac

We also have a private prayer group on Facebook.  

The Prayer Team is always open for new members. They text or call each other during the week and have a group call prayer meeting on Thursday nights. Keith Smith is the leader and would love to talk to you about how they pray for our congregation, our world, and the kingdom. You can also use the link above to let them know you are interested. 

Last Sunday we did a sneak attack of love for our pastors. We asked people to give the pastors a big goofy hug and try to stick sparkly red heart stickers on their backs without getting caught. It was a lot of fun!  Find a way to show your appreciation this month. 

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Come enjoy some trunk or treating! We will have hot dogs and popcorn. There will be an ice cream truck available for purchase. Some trunks will have games. We look forward to seeing you! 

Memorial- Please share how you are volunteering in the link below. This is a community-wide event, so we'd love to have a large participation.  

If you would like to pick up an Amendment 3 yard sign, they will be located in the Fellowship Hall.  

OCC kickoff is on October 25, and you will be able to get your boxes to fill. All Memorial boxes are to be returned filled by or on Nov. 15. We will pray over the boxes at our Thanksgiving meal. 

Did you know that Memorial is a drop-off site for OCC after our church collection? 

November 16-23 is National Collection Week of Operation Christmas Child Shoeboxes. Each year a band of friendly volunteers hangs out at the church during drop off hours to collect, count, and pack the boxes into shipping boxes. We also greet and pray with those dropping off boxes and help unload boxes. It may be busy or quiet, but providing a convenient time for people to drop off their boxes removes one barrier for people who want to donate boxes. 

We hope you can join us after church on November 15 for a Thanksgiving Meal.  There is a sign-up in the sanctuary to let us know what you are bringing. Please RSVP so we have enough meat and seats.

More info to come, but we want to make sure you have the opportunity for an early bird price. Invite other couples and get registered soon. 

Dinner is served from 5:30-6:00 pm

October Menus: 

10/28 Meatloaf, mashed potatoes, buttered corn, green beans, apple crisp

November Menus:

11/4 Chili, hot dogs, chips, veggies and dip, ice cream

11/11 Ravioli bake, buttered broccoli, garlic bread, salad, dessert

11/18 Chef's Choice

The cost of the meal is:

5 and under eat free, 6-12: $3, 13+: $5, Family Max $20

Payment can be made through a QR code, website, check, or cash. There will not be a change bag. Please note Wed dinner on your payment. https://memorialchurch.net/give

Age Groups go to classes from 6:00-7:30.

Did you know that you have access to over 10,000 Bible studies, conferences, and children's programs? Memorial partners with RightNow Media, and as part of our church, your membership is automatic and free! 

You can watch videos, listen to pastors and teachers from all over the world, get study guides, and even watch with someone else online and discuss it. There's safe and entertaining children's programming that points kids to Scripture.  

You can go to www.rightnowmedia.org to log in or download their new app.  

To get your free membership, click the link below.

Weekly required budget: $6,274

YTD Budget: $263,508

Average Giving: $6,209

YTD Giving: $260,766

Attendance: 115

Office hours are 9-1 Monday-Thursday