REMIX Adventist Church
ROOTS - Trust The Process
Welcome to REMIX Adventist Church. We are so glad you are with us today. Feel free to fill out a connect card, found at the entrance if you want to stay up to date with our events, have a prayer petition, need a visit, or if you want to get involved by volunteering. Stay current and up to date by visiting our website at www.remixadventist.com. Today, we continue our Roots Sermon Series, by diving deeper into what sanctification means. The Bible tells us that God is not only in the business of redeeming us, but also of changing us. As with anything in life, change does not happen overnight, but rather through a sometimes painful process that refines us into something better. The truth is God accepts us just as we are, but he refuses to leave us there!
Locations & Times
REMIX Adventist Church
3132 SE 67th Ave, Portland, OR 97206, USA
Saturday 10:30 AM
Saturday 11:30 AM
JUSTIFIED MEANS BEING DECLARED RIGHTEOUS
SANCTIFIED MEANS BEING MADE RIGTHEOUS
SANCTIFIED MEANS BEING MADE RIGTHEOUS
1. THE PROCESS OF REPENTANCE
God has called us to first repent before making any changes in our lives. Our old self is gone, and thanks to God and the Holy Spirit's power, we are able to put off our old self behind us. The real challenge is how do you motivate people to change? The sad truth is that too many times we read the Bible through the lens of we "should" change or "should" repent because the Bible says so, so it must be right. Although there is truth in that statement, the Bible is more than a set of rules and regulations to make our life miserable. The Bible is a book of life giving principles. Repentance is only possible when we realize that all of God's mandates are not to sour our lives but to enrich them. Every commandment, for example brings us to a more vibrant life, while here on Earth.
God has called us to first repent before making any changes in our lives. Our old self is gone, and thanks to God and the Holy Spirit's power, we are able to put off our old self behind us. The real challenge is how do you motivate people to change? The sad truth is that too many times we read the Bible through the lens of we "should" change or "should" repent because the Bible says so, so it must be right. Although there is truth in that statement, the Bible is more than a set of rules and regulations to make our life miserable. The Bible is a book of life giving principles. Repentance is only possible when we realize that all of God's mandates are not to sour our lives but to enrich them. Every commandment, for example brings us to a more vibrant life, while here on Earth.
2. THE PROCESS OF INSIGHT
The second process that God wants to use to change us is the process of insight. There are too many people to go to scripture to just learn principles and theories, without actually practicing them in their lives. The reason why these principles are meant to be practices, is that they provide insight into our strengths and weaknesses. Scripture is just one of the tools that God uses to give us insight into our lives. another tool that God uses are people. The Bible even reminds us that Iron sharpens iron, just as we are shaped by the meaningful relationships that we keep. However, in order to gain insight from relationships, we must practice a higher level of transparency and vulnerability that allows others to hold us accountable. Although this process may seem scary to many, God is using others to teach us more about ourselves.
The second process that God wants to use to change us is the process of insight. There are too many people to go to scripture to just learn principles and theories, without actually practicing them in their lives. The reason why these principles are meant to be practices, is that they provide insight into our strengths and weaknesses. Scripture is just one of the tools that God uses to give us insight into our lives. another tool that God uses are people. The Bible even reminds us that Iron sharpens iron, just as we are shaped by the meaningful relationships that we keep. However, in order to gain insight from relationships, we must practice a higher level of transparency and vulnerability that allows others to hold us accountable. Although this process may seem scary to many, God is using others to teach us more about ourselves.
3. THE PROCESS OF DISCIPLINE
The Bible reminds us that pain is temporary, but the fruit that it provides is eternal. Many times God uses discipline as a way of shaping and pruning our lives. Discipline is an interesting word because it is not just the word to describe the process but also the result. We become more disciplined through discipline. Discipline creates structure that is required us in the shaping of our lives to be more like His. Although painful at times, we cannot learn or change until this structure has been created. In other words, no pain, no gain.
The Bible reminds us that pain is temporary, but the fruit that it provides is eternal. Many times God uses discipline as a way of shaping and pruning our lives. Discipline is an interesting word because it is not just the word to describe the process but also the result. We become more disciplined through discipline. Discipline creates structure that is required us in the shaping of our lives to be more like His. Although painful at times, we cannot learn or change until this structure has been created. In other words, no pain, no gain.
“Self-control provides a structure for love. People who have internal discipline have learned to run their lives in such a manner that God’s love flows through them in very fruitful, fulfilling ways. They display qualities such as honesty, responsibility, faithfulness, and dependability. They are not slaves to their impulses. If love is the heart of the person, discipline is the skeleton, giving a person form and protection.” Henry Cloud
Family Board Game Night
Mark your calendars for May 26th as we host board game night from 8:30 to 10:30. Bring all your family favorite board games to share! Location details will be given this week on our website and social media. Hope to see you there and bring a friend!
LIFE GROUPS LAUNCH IN JUNE
Mark your calendar for June, as we launch our summer life groups. Three groups will be meeting weekly at three location: Vancouver/Camas; Portland/Gresham; Oregon City/Gladstone. Come be a part of a church community during the week as we engage in God's word. See our website for more info!
Milwaukie Church Youth Group Mission Trip
The Milwaukie Church Youth Group is making great plans to go on a mission trip to the Dominican Republic in 2019. They are encouraging all those who are interested in participating in this mission trip to go over to the Milwaukie church this Sabbath, May 19th. The youth group is hosting a lunch and learn event after our REMIX church service.
The address is:
10110 SE Linwood Ave
Milwaukie, OR 97222
For more information contact Salvador Franco at (971) 570-5784
The address is:
10110 SE Linwood Ave
Milwaukie, OR 97222
For more information contact Salvador Franco at (971) 570-5784
Better Life Camp Meeting
Mark your calendars and plan to attend Better Life Camp Meeting at Milo Adventist Academy on June 8th and 9th!
Registration has already opened. Please call Better Life at (541) 474-3089 to reserve your spot.
Registration has already opened. Please call Better Life at (541) 474-3089 to reserve your spot.
Kiwanis Club of Montavilla Pancake Breakfast
Kiwanis Club of Montavilla invites you to join others who wish to serve our community by attending their annual Pancake Breakfast. The Kiwanis Club of Montavilla's Pancake Breakfast takes place at Columbia Christian School 9101 E Burnside (formerly Cascade College) on Sunday, May 20th from 8:30 am to 1:00 pm.
This all-you-can-eat community celebration benefits Snow Cap, the Kiwanis Doernbecher Children's Cancer Fund, local backpack programs, Montavilla Little League, Snow Cap, Meals for Kids, the Kiwanis Camp at Mt. Hood* which serves campers with multiple disabilities and other programs that aid children.
Tickets run $5 per individual or $20 per family. There will be fun and games including door prizes, choirs, raffles, 50/50 drawings, a sing-along in the 11 o'clock hour, and a Quiche Lorraine walk (much like a cake walk but instead you win Quiche Lorraine - in honor of National Quiche Lorraine Day).
*Montavilla Kiwanis Club founded the Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp in 1933 and has since worked tirelessly to help families benefit from all the camp offers.
This all-you-can-eat community celebration benefits Snow Cap, the Kiwanis Doernbecher Children's Cancer Fund, local backpack programs, Montavilla Little League, Snow Cap, Meals for Kids, the Kiwanis Camp at Mt. Hood* which serves campers with multiple disabilities and other programs that aid children.
Tickets run $5 per individual or $20 per family. There will be fun and games including door prizes, choirs, raffles, 50/50 drawings, a sing-along in the 11 o'clock hour, and a Quiche Lorraine walk (much like a cake walk but instead you win Quiche Lorraine - in honor of National Quiche Lorraine Day).
*Montavilla Kiwanis Club founded the Mt. Hood Kiwanis Camp in 1933 and has since worked tirelessly to help families benefit from all the camp offers.
Volunteer with Living Hope International
FYI: ALL SPOTS FOR APRIL HAVE ALREADY BEEN FILLED. Next opportunity to sign up is in July. We are partnering with Living Hope International and we need your help with serving breakfast (4-6 people) and opportunity to pray/minister to people (2 people) every fifth Sunday of the month starting in April. Living Hope International is a nonprofit organization, self-supporting outreach to feed breakfast every Sunday to homeless, poor and underprivileged. Every Sunday morning they provide hope for these people to survive throughout the rest of the week. Click on link below to get directed to our Volunteer Sign Up form.
http://remixsda.link/serveDownload Adventist Giving App
Did you know that there is an "Adventist Giving" mobile app? Well there is and we are trying to get the word out to make it easier and more convenient for people to give their tithe and offering. Click on link below to get more details and find download links.
http://remixsda.link/GiveApp
Full 2018 Oregon Young Adults Calendar of Events
Our goal is to collect as many basic items along with backpacks that we will hand out to the community. Drop off your donations by September (Backpacks, Crayons, Pencils, Rulers, Notebooks, Scissors, Erasers) Stay tuned for more details as we get into the summer months.
GIVE ONLINE
Visit our Online Giving page and discover how you can support our church.
https://remixadventist.nm-secure.com/ways-to-giveKnow Where Your Loose Offering Goes
The loose offering collected this week, May 19th will go towards Local Church Budget, which is used to pay rent, utilities, and other church expenses.
Thank you for your offering and support.
Thank you for your offering and support.
Fill out an Online Connect Card
If you would like to receive a visit from the pastor, have a prayer request, would like to study the Bible further, or would like to find out how to volunteer at Remix, fill out our Online Connect Card.
http://remixsda.link/ConnectCard
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