Christ in you

the hope of glory

Love Separation Surrender Faith
April 2011
Sunday
9:00 AM Prayer
9:30 AM Sunday School
10:45 AM Worship
Wednesday
7:00 PM Adult Bible Study
P2.9 Youth
Wonder FM Children
03 - Lords Table @ 10:45 AM
06 - Church Family Night @ 6:15 PM
14 - 16 Ladies Retreat
22 - Tenebrae @ 7:00 PM
24 - Egg Hunt/Breakfast @ 9:30 AM
Resurrection Service @ 10:45 AM
28 - ManUp Food/Prayer @ 7:00 PM
29 - 30 Acquire the Fire (Youth)
Ward Road Info
April Events
Weekly Service Times
5858 Ward Road
Arvada, CO 80004
(303) 423 - 5858
A Southern Baptist Fellowship
Pastor: George Stepan
Associate Pastor: Mike Hooper
Music: Kathee Stepan
Youth: Kyle Lee
Children: Kristen Stepan
A/V: Steve Hooper
Trials From Without 1 Peter
14. An Empowered Husband - 1 Peter 3:7
We talked last time about the power God vests in wives to infuence their husbands for good. Its
the inner beauty of a meek and fearless spirit that connects with Gods working to reach even a
disobedient man. Now, in one verse, Peter addresses husbands, beginning with in the same way.
Te same way is the way of faith. Sarah was the example of a godly, protected wife whose husband,
Abraham, twice subjected her to unthinkable threat. She passed through the trouble unscathed
because God watched over her. Now, employing that same kind of victorious faith, a husband is
instructed in how to relate to his wife.
First, a husband is to be understanding (using practical knowledge, discretion, prudence), realizing
that his wife is probably physically weaker. I say probably because its sometimes not true, but the
man should always allow for a diference and show his wife patience and kindness at all times. Tis
seems obvious, but many of us have been in moments of stress where we demanded too much of
our wives and gentleness was forgoten. Maybe youve had that happen and there was an observer
who pointed out your harshness thats prety humiliating.
Te next thing to do is honor your wife as a fellow heir of the grace of life. Earlier in this chapter,
Peter spoke of wives being submissive to their husbands and some men erroneously take that to
mean they should rule over their wife. Its true that a husband is to lead the family; its true he will give
an account for all that happens, but the ground is still level at the foot of the cross and there is no
hierarchy in Christ. Wives are fellow heirs with husbands in all God is doing in grace, and husbands
must have an atitude of equality when dealing with their wives. Men, you will be blessed by the
insights your wife will share with you out of Gods Word if you are listening. However, if you take
an atitude of superiority you will forfeit much in your marriage. Intimacy will be undermined if you
make your wife feel like she is lesser or secondary. She may withdraw to some extent for a lack of
motivation caused by feeling belitled. If this goes on long enough, it may threaten your marriage or
leave it open to external sabotage. Consider Pauls words to the Galatians:
Galatians 3:26 For you are all sons of God through faith in Christ Jesus. 27 For all of you who were
baptized into Christ have clothed yourselves with Christ. 28 Tere is neither Jew nor Greek, there
is neither slave nor free man, there is neither male nor female; for you are all one in Christ Jesus.
In Gods view there isnt even such a thing as male and female, but we are all one in Christ. Sure, a man must
carry out his family responsibility, but always with an atitude of honoring and valuing his wife as a person
divinely endowed with all the same things he has from God.
Tere is a reward. Te man who has these atitudes toward his wife will have a successful prayer ministry.
Mistreating a wife or having a haughty atitude toward her will hinder a mans prayers. God will not answer the
prayers of a man who dishonors his wife. Ive known men in this position and their frustration level was high, yet they didnt seem to notice what they were
lacking in their prayer efort. Tey were so full of themselves that they trucked their wives in many ways. Ten God withheld answers to prayers, but they
ran right over that warning and their confict refected in their children to where the family was marked by tension and anger.
Men, stop and take inventory in your marriage. Would your wife say that she is cared for with the gentleness a woman deserves? Is she honored for who
she is and what she does? Does she feel that she is your equal? Or are you just blasting ahead, doing your thing, leaving her to ft in where she can?
Maybe you two should fnd a quiet place where you can candidly discuss your relationship in light of 1 Peter 3:1-7 and fnd out if God
has more for you than you have been experiencing. Tere is no beter human relationship than a intimate marriage.
1 Peter 3:7 You husbands in the same way, live with your wives in an understanding way, as with
someone weaker, since she is a woman; and show her honor as a fellow heir of the grace of life, so
that your prayers will not be hindered.
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Church Family Night
Wednesday, April 3rd
Spaghetti Dinner @ 6:15
($3/person, $10/family)
Games/Music/Prayer @ 7:00
Just hanging out together!
CULTIVATE
HEALING . FRIENDSHIP . HOPE
Annual Ladies Retreat
April 14-16, 2011
College & up
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Good Friday and
Resurrection Sunday
Childcare will be available
forBirth - Age 5 during Tenebrae and
Service on Sunday.
Please get a ticket for the continental
breakfast, there is no charge, we simply
need a headcount. Tickets are available in
the Lobby.
Resurrection Day Celebration
Sunday, April 24, 2011
9:00 AM Prayer
9:30 AM Egg Hunt &
Continental Breakfast
10:45 AM Service
(there is no cost for breakfast,
but a ticket is necessary)
Tenebrae Service
(Good Friday)
April 22, 2011
7:00 PM
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Family Bunko Tournament
is coming up May 1st. Well meet at
the church at 5:00 PM and play for an hour or so. No
previous experience needed, just come and be ready
for a good time.
What is Bunko? It is a simple dice game that almost any
age can play. It is played with tables of 4 (2 teams at
each table) and 3 dice. Te fun part is that the teams
are always changing and the people at each table
move between rounds, so it
is a great time of fellowship
because you get to play with
almost everyone in the room.
Plus, there will be a prize, dont
miss this chance to hang out
with some great people!
Praise, Prayer & Sandwiches
Tursday, April 28th
7 PM
At Stepans
9745 West 81st Avenue
303.940.9297