Woodmen Valley Chapel

Four Missional Values of Woodmen: 1. Gather 2. Connect 3. Grow 4. Contribute What would we like people to line up at the end of our lives and thank us for? We are stewards of extraordinary influence and unprecedented opportunity. Two Characteristics of Woodmen: 1. Leadership Culture 2. Multiplication Culture Our dream for Colorado Springs: 1. A world where the church is considered an essential part of every local community. 2. A world where people skeptical of what we believe are envious of how well we treat each other and amazed at how well we treat them. 3. A world where people want the message of Jesus to be true before they believe it’s true. SONGS Good Grace #7122177 by J Houston 2018 Hillsong Music Publishing Glorious Day #7081388 by J Ingram, J Smith, K Stanfil & S Curran © Fellow Ships Music, Hickory Bill Doc, So Essential Tunes Living Hope #7106807 by B Johnson & P Wickham 2017 Bethel Music Publishing Christ Is Enough #6514035 by R Morgan & J Myri

The apostle Paul was the greatest missionary the church has ever had, and in Acts 17:22-34 we see, in part, the reason why. Paul did not have one message that he simply repeated in each and every town he visited, but instead, he relates to his listeners drawing from their culture and understanding. Paul’s message at the Areopagus gives us all an example to embrace. 1. The message (vs. 22-31) a. Paul began with their concern (vs. 22-23) b. Paul introduced them to their creator (vs. 24-25) c. Paul explained the relationship (vs. 26-27) d. Paul identified their error (vs. 28-29) e. Paul called for repentance (vs. 30-31) 2. The response (vs. 32-34) Songs: Great Things #7111321 by J Myrin & Wickham Phil Wickham Music, Simply Global Song, Sing My Songs Hallelujah For The Cross #7107551 by B Glover, C McClarney & J Pardo 9t One Songs, Ariose Music, Capitol CMG Genesis, Jesus Culture Music & Meaux Jeaux Music Cornerstone #6158927 by W B Bradbury, E Liljero, R Morgan, E Mote & J Myrin 2011

While Paul waited for his teammates in Athens, Acts 17:16 says, “his spirit was provoked within him as he saw that the city was full of idols.” Rather than be cold, indifferent or angry at the depravity that surrounded him, the apostle Paul was moved into action by it. Paul began reasoning with people in the synagogue and the marketplace and we should be quick to follow his example. Rather than feeling frustration with the unbelieving world around us, we should be moved into action. 1. Holy passion (v. 16) 2. The right response (vs. 17-18a) 3. A mixed reaction (v. 18b) 4. Willing to listen (vs. 19-21) Songs: Yes I Will #7105442 by E Hoagland, J Smith & M Fieldes All Essential Music, Be Essential Songs, HBC Worship Music, Hickory Bill Doc, Jingram Music Publishing, So Essential Tunes, and Upside Down Under Life Defined #7107554 by S Barnard Songs From Wellhouse Worthy Of Your Name #7052927 by B Younker & S Curran © sixsteps Music, Worship Together Music & worshiptogether.com songs The Lord Is My Salv

Having been sent to Berea, Paul and Silas begin to share in the synagogue there. Unlike those who had come before them in Thessalonica, these Jews “received the word with all eagerness, examining the Scriptures daily to see if these things were so” (Acts 17:11). We too should be encouraged to search the scriptures with confidence that the Lord will bring us understanding. 1. Routine faithfulness (v. 10) 2. An unexpected audience (v. 11) a. Hungry (v. 11b) b. Careful (v. 11c) 3. A predictable response (v. 12) 4. Ongoing discernment (vs. 13-15) Songs: Good Grace #7122177 by J Houston 2018 Hillsong Music Publishing Who You Say I Am #7102401 by B Fielding & R Morgan 2017 Hillsong Music Publishing No Longer Slaves #7030123 by J D Helser & M Helser 2014 © Bethel Music Publishing The Lord Is My Salvation #7063694 by N Nockels, K Getty, K Getty & J Myrin 2016 © Getty Music Publishing, Sweater Weather Music Open The Eyes Of My Heart #2298355 by P Baloche 1997 Integrity's Hosanna! Music Lord I Ne

The Gospel has true power and the ministry of Paul and Silas draws many to faith. Unfortunately, the opposition is real too. The home of Jason is attacked, and he and some of the brothers are brought before the city authorities. The accusation is that, “These men who have turned the world upside down have come here also” (Acts 17:6). Little did they know the gospel would indeed change the world. 1. Following God’s call (v. 1) 2. The Good News is welcomed (vs. 2-4) 3. The Good News is threatening (vs. 5-8) 4. An abrupt end (vs. 9-10a) Songs: Glorious Day #7081388 by J Ingram, J Smith, K Stanfill & S Curran © Fellow Ships Music, Hickory Bill Doc, So Essential Tune The Lord Our God #6518055 by J Ingram and K Stanfill 2013 © sixsteps Music, worshiptogether.com songs Do It Again #7067555 by C Brown, M Brock, M Redman & S Furtick © Music by Elevation Worship Publishing The Lord Is My Salvation #7063694 by N Nockels, K Getty, K Getty & J Myrin 2016 © Getty Music Publishing, Sweater Weather Music Tremble

No one is exempt from the longing to be applauded and affirmed. And when we think we deserve the glory for doing good things, it's easy to seek ways to turn the spotlight on ourselves. Interestingly, God takes issue not with our good deeds but with our efforts to heap the credit upon ourselves. Which leads us to the question, if it’s not me, who should get the glory? Songs: Great Things #7111321 by J Myrin & P Wickham Phil Wickham Music, Simply Global Song, Sing My Songs Overcome #7067561 by C Brown, M Brock & S Furtick © Music by Elevation Worship Publishing Stronger #5060810 by B Fielding & R Morgan 2007 Hillsong Publishing God With Us #6460237 by L Jordan 2012 Open Hands Music and Integrity's Praise! Music King Of Kings #7127647 by B Ligertwood, J Ingram & S Ligertwood 2018 Hillsong Music Publishing -------------------------------------------- Love Well Change Lives Through Christ It’s the vision of Woodmen, led by Pastor Josh Lindstrom, in the Pikes Peak area of Colorado Find more at https:/

When Joseph, a good and just man, learned that his betrothed, Mary, was with child he was unwilling to put her to shame and resolved to divorce her quietly. As he was considering these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him and told him to “not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit” (Matthew 1:20). This son was to be named Jesus “for he will save his people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). This son has come and this Christmas Eve we celebrate his offer of forgiveness to all and declare the one name under heaven by which men and women can be saved. While like Joseph this news can catch many off-guard, we pray that they will respond in obedient faith like him. THEME - GRACE 1. A divine beginning (v. 18) 2. A good man (v. 19) 3. A call to respond (vs. 20-23) 4. The choice is yours (vs. 24-25) Songs: Angels We Have Heard On High (Wickham) #7138825 by E S Barnes, J Chadwick, J Smith & P Wickham 2019 Be Essential Songs Joy To The World #24016 by

Out of obedience to the law, Mary and Joseph bring the infant Jesus to the temple in Jerusalem to offer a sacrifice. At the temple, they encounter a righteous and devout man, named Simeon, who was “waiting for the consolation of Israel” and had been told by the Holy Spirit that “he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ” (Luke 2:26). In the Spirit, Simeon declares that Jesus is “a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel” (Luke 2:32). Though some 2000 years removed, Simeon’s words remain true today. Jesus is the Light of the World for all people, and we believe, in faith, that many will come to know him personally this Christmas Eve at Woodmen. THEME – EXPECTATION 1. A man – righteous and devout (vs. 25-26) 2. An encounter – orchestrated by God (vs. 27-28) 3. A song – salvation has come (vs. 29-32) 4. The truth – not all will sing (vs. 33-35) Songs: Go Tell It On The Mountain / Oh, What a Wonderful Child O Come All Ye Faithful (Riddle) #31054 by C

Zechariah the priest had been serving the Lord in the temple when the angel of the Lord, Gabriel, announced that his wife would conceive and bear a son named “John” who would be “great before the Lord” and “turn many of the children of Israel to the Lord their God” (Luke 1:16). Zechariah struggles to believe and is temporarily made deaf and mute until the sign is fulfilled. When Elizabeth, Zechariah’s wife, delivers their son John, Zechariah’s hearing and speech is restored. Filled with the Holy Spirit, Zechariah prophetically speaks of his son’s future work and the fulfillment of God’s promise to redeem his people. Today, we too declare in faith God’s promised salvation through the work of his son Jesus. THEME – HOPE 1. Salvation is from God (vs. 68-71) 2. Salvation is for us (vs. 72-75) 3. His Mission is ours (vs. 76-77) 4. All Fear is gone (vs. 78-79) Songs: Hark The Herald Angels Sing / King Of Heaven #7019799 by C Wesley, F Mendelssohn-Bartholdy, J Ingram & P Baloche © Integrity Worship Music,

The angel Gabriel is sent to Mary, a young virgin betrothed to Joseph, a descendant of David, and announces that she will conceive, bear a son and call his name Jesus. When Mary meets her relative Elizabeth, herself miraculously carrying John the Baptist, Mary erupts into a song of praise as she recognizes that God had looked upon her “humble estate” and will use her to bring to fulfillment his plans to redeem his people. While many will look upon this Christmas as nothing more than a traditional celebration, we the redeemed people of God, like Mary, rejoice that Jesus has come to us, not because we were worthy or deserving, but because we were in need of a Savior. THEME – JOY 1. A young woman believed (v. 45) 2. There is no greater joy (vs. 46-48) 3. There is no greater God (vs. 49-50) 4. There is no cause for worry (vs. 51-53) 5. Rejoice! Our King has come! (vs. 54-55) Songs: Angels We Have Heard On High (For King & Country) #7007719 by J Chadwick, J Smallbone, L Smallbone & S Mosley © Words: Publi

1. Our Call to Love (1:22) 2. Our Source for Love (1:23-25) 3. Our Struggle to Love (2:1) 4. Our Source for Love (2:2-3) SONGS Glorious Day #7081388 by J Ingram, J Smith, K Stanfill, and S Curran © Fellow Ships Music, Hickory Bill Doc, So Essential Tunes Jesus Paid It All #4689508 by J T Grape, E M Hall & A Nifong 2006 worshiptogether.com songs and sixsteps Music King Of Kings #7127647 by B Ligertwood, J Ingram & S Ligertwood 2018 Hillsong Music Publishing Build My Life #7070345 by B Younker, K Martin, K Kable, M Redman & P Barrett © Said And Done Music, sixsteps Music, Thankyou Music, worshiptogether.com songs -------------------------------------------- Love Well Change Lives Through Christ It’s the vision of Woodmen, led by Pastor Josh Lindstrom, in the Pikes Peak area of Colorado Find more at https://woodmenvalley.org or download the Woodmen app at https://subsplash.com/woodmenvalleychapel/app — Connect with Us Website: https://woodmenvalley.org Woodmen Instagram: https://www.instagram.

1. Understanding the significance of this charge (John 13:34-35) 2. Loving well means to love the unlovely (John 13:2, 21, 27) 3. Loving well means to shed your pride (Luke 22:24, 27) 4. Loving well means to glorify God (John 13:31-32) 5. Loving well means that we are not afraid to confront (John 13:36-38) Songs: Praise The King #7032344 by C Voss, D Smith, M Bryce Jr., & M Farren 2014 © Farren Love And War Publishing, Integrity's Alleluia! Music O Praise The Name (Anástasis) #7037787 by B Hastings, D Ussher and M Sampson 2015 © Hillsong Music Publishing King Of Kings #7127647 by B Ligertwood, J Ingram & S Ligertwood 2018 Hillsong Music Publishing Be Thou My Vision #30639 by E H Hull & M E Byrne Public Domain Build My Life #7070345 by B Younker, K Martin, K Kable, M Redman & P Barrett © Said And Done Music, sixsteps Music, Thankyou Music, worshiptogether.com songs -------------------------------------------- Love Well Change Lives Through Christ It’s the vision of Woodmen, led by Pastor Josh Lind

1. Compassionate Hearts: What you feel when others are experiencing difficulty regardless of the fact that they might have messed up. 2. Kindness: When you loan your strength to someone else. 3. Humility: Seeing myself as I really am in relationship to other people and to God. 4. Gentleness: is the decision to respond to you in light of your strengths and weaknesses, instead of responding to you out of my strength. 5. Patience: Deciding to go the speed of another person. 6. Bear with one another Colossians 3:13 7. Forgive one another Colossians 3:13 8. “And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony” Colossians 3:14 SONGS Life Defined #7107554 by S Barnard Songs From Wellhouse Praise The King #7032344 by C Voss, D Smith, M Bryce Jr. & M Farren 2014 © Farren Love And War Publishing, Integrity's Alleluia! Music, Integrity's Praise! Music King Of Kings #7127647 by B Ligertwood, J Ingram & S Ligertwood 2018 Hillsong Music Publishing Build My

1. Jesus and the Father (vs. 1 – 5) 2. Jesus and Peter (vs. 6 – 11) 3. Jesus and the Disciples (vs. 12 – 17) Songs: How Great Thou Art #14181 by S W K Hine 1941, 1953, 1955 Stuart K. Hine, Renewed 1981 Manna Music, Inc. ARR UBP of Manna Music, Inc. Yes I Will #7105442 by E Hoagland, J Smith & M Fieldes All Essential Music, Be Essential Songs, HBC Worship Music, Hickory Bill Doc, Jingram Music Publishing, So Essential Tunes, and Upside Down Under King Of Kings #7127647 by B Ligertwood, J Ingram & S Ligertwood 2018 Hillsong Music Publishing Praise The King #7032344 by C Voss, D Smith, M Bryce Jr. & M Farren 2014 © Farren Love And War Publishing, Integrity's Alleluia! Music, Integrity's Praise! Music Build My Life #7070345 by B Younker, K Martin, K Kable, M Redman & P Barrett 2016 © Said And Done Music, sixsteps Music, Thankyou Music, worshiptogether.com -------------------------------- Love Well Change Lives Through Christ It’s the vision of Woodmen, led by Pastor Josh Lindstrom, in the Pikes

The battle with Baal is not over, but Elijah’s ministry has come to an end. Elijah will be succeeded by Elisha who, after witnessing Elijah ascending into heaven, receives a double portion of his spirit. While God does raise up individuals to do His work, His working power is never limited to any one individual. God will continue to accomplish His purposes through others even when our time is done. 1. Faithfulness in service (vs. 1-7) 2. Humility for the future (vs. 8-9) 3. Eyes that see (vs. 10-12a) 4. Respect for the past (v. 12b) 5. Confidence to continue (vs. 13-14) Songs: Great Things #7111321 by J Myrin & P Wickham Phil Wickham Music, Simply Global Songs, Sing My Songs Hallelujah For The Cross #7107551 by B Glover, C McClarney & J Pardo 9t One Songs, Ariose Music, Capitol CMG Genesis, Da Bears Da Bears Da Bears, Jesus Culture Music, and Meaux Jeaux Music Over All I Know #7105439 by A Rozier, J Ingram & Cates © All Essential Music, Fellow Ships Music, HBC Worship Music, Jingram Music Publishin

Just like he had confronted his father Ahab, Elijah is sent to confront Ahaziah. Instead of receiving Elijah’s rebuke and humbling himself, Ahaziah seeks to apprehend and capture the prophet with devastating consequences for the ones he sends. When we are confronted with the error of our ways, we must constantly seek a soft heart before the Lord and seek His forgiveness. 1. Where do you turn? (vs. 1-4) 2. How do you respond? (vs. 5-12) 3. Ask for mercy (vs. 13-14) 4. Soften your heart (vs. 15-18) Songs: Then He Rose #7111927 by M Brock, C Brown, S Furtick & C Tomlin © 2018 Music by Elevation Worship Publishing Overcome #7067561 by C Brown, M Brock & S Furtick © Music by Elevation Worship Publishing Faithful To The End #7054172 by B Johnson, H McClure, J Taylor & P McClure © 2015 Bethel Music Publishing Great Is Thy Faithfulness #18723 by T O Chisholm, W M Runyan © 1923 Renewed 1951 Hope Publishing Company O Come To The Altar #7051511 by C Brown, M Brock, S Furtick & W Joye © 2015 Be Essential Son

Though Ahab will die as result of his sin, his son Ahaziah does not turn from his father’s evil ways. Jehoshaphat, on the other hand, sought to do “what was right in the sight of the Lord” (1 Kings 22:3b). Jehoshaphat’s example shows us that it is possible to live rightly before God even in a day when others do not. God’s judgment (vs. 29-40) a. Ahab’s arrogance (vs. 29-31) b. His inevitable end (vs. 32-36) c. A complex obituary (vs. 37-40) 2. Our hope (vs. 41-50) 3. Your decision (vs. 51-53) Songs: The Lord Our God #6518055 by J Ingram & K Stanfill ©2013 sixsteps Music, worshiptogether.com songs Love So Great #7068428 by J Snell, J Grimmett & R Morgan ©2016 Hillsong Music Publishing God With Us (Torwalt) #7054539 by B Torwalt & K Torwalt ©2015 Capitol CMG Genesis Follow You Anywhere #7123196 by B Younker, K Stanfill, J Ingram & P Wickham 2019 Kristian Stanfill Publishing Designee, sixsteps Music, worshiptogether.com songs Build My Life #7070345 by B Younker, K Martin, K Kable, M Redm

After three years of peace with Syria, Ahab joins with Jehoshaphat, king of Judah, to retake the city of Ramoth-Gilead. But not before, at Jehoshaphat’s insistence, they inquire of the Lord. Sadly, Ahab still depends on his false prophets for guidance while Jehoshaphat seeks a true prophet for direction. 1. Seek the LORD (vs. 1-5) 2. Consider your counselors (vs. 6-12) 3. Listen to the truth (vs. 13-23) 4. Stand for the truth (vs. 24-28) Songs: Then He Rose #7111927 by M Brock, C Brown, S Furtick, and C Tomlin © 2018 Music by Elevation Worship Publishing Who You Say I Am #7102401 by B Fielding and R Morgan © 2017 Hillsong Music Publishing Way Maker #7115744 by Osinachi Kalu Okoro Egbu © 2016 Sinach Living Hope #7106807 by B Johnson and P Wickham © 2017 Bethel Music God I Look To You #5858163 by J Johnson © 2010 Bethel Music -------------------------------------------- Love Well Change Lives Through Christ It’s the vision of Woodmen, led by Pastor Josh Lindstrom, in the Pikes Peak area of Color

When Ahab and Jezebel mercilessly steal a man’s vineyard, Elijah returns to the scene to condemn their actions. Though Ahab had historically ignored God’s commands and warnings, at this condemnation he humbles himself and is sorry. While he cannot reverse God’s judgements against him, God does spare him from seeing disaster in his days. 1. The covetous king (vs. 1-4) 2. The wrong kind of spouse (vs. 5-7) 3. An immoral culture (vs. 8-14) 4. An unlawful act (vs. 15-16) 5. The judgment of God (vs. 17-24) 6. A sinner repents (vs. 25-29) Songs: Great Things #7111321 by J Myrin & P Wickham © Phil Wickham Music, Simply Global Songs, Sing My Songs Mighty Warrior #7011449 by C Brown, M Ntele & J Williams 2013 © Sony/ATV Tree Publishing Be Strong #7123474 by Jon Egan & Chris McClarney © Capitol CMG Genesis, Integrity Worship Music & One Year Stairs Music Nothing But The Blood Of Jesus #4037473 by C Cymbala & R S Lowry 1992 © Carol Joy Music and Word Music, LLC Lord I Need You #5925687 by D Carson, M Mahe

While Elijah confidently and bravely spoke for the Lord, he was not the only prophet in Israel. When Ben-Hadad, the king of Syria, threatens Israel God raises up another prophet to help guide Israel to victory. Unfortunately, contrary to God’s direction, Ahab will spare Ben-Hadad’s life and, in doing so, bring God’s judgement upon himself. 1. False Sources of Confidence (vs. 1-12) 2. Victories Are Not Won Alone (vs.13-21) 3. Appealing Bad Advice (vs. 22-25) 4. God’s Why (vs. 26-30a) 5. Obedience is Better Than Good Intentions (vs 30b-42) 6. An Inappropriate Response (v. 43) Songs: You Make Me Brave #7003306 by A Cook 2013 © Bethel Music The Lion And The Lamb #7038281 by B Brown, B Johnson & L Mooring 2015 © Meaux Mercy, Bethel Music O Praise The Name (Anástasis) #7037787 by B Hastings, D Ussher & M Sampson 2015 © Hillsong Music Publishing What A Beautiful Name #7068424 by B Fielding & B Ligertwood 2016 © Hillsong Music Publishing I Surrender (Hillsong) #6177317 by M Crocker 2011 © Hillsong Music