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We ask God to guide us to discipline ourselves to be peacemakers so as to further promote unity among the body, which in turn glorifies the Prince of Peace, the Lord Jesus Christ!

The Bible describes peacemakers as actively working to create peace, reconciliation, and understanding. Jesus said, "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God" (Matthew 5:9), a core teaching from the Beatitudes in the Sermon on the Mount, meaning peacemakers are actively working to bring reconciliation, reflecting God's nature and earning His blessing and recognition as His children, a pursuit far beyond merely avoiding conflict. This directive involves us pursuing harmony, embodying God's wisdom (pure, gentle, merciful), and our discipleship bringing others to a relationship with God, distinguishing them from mere "peacekeepers" by their active role in resolving conflict and promoting righteousness, often through sacrificial love, as exemplified by Jesus, the "Prince of Peace".

By just googling what the Bible says about peacemakers there is a wealth of information, but here are just a few of the highlights.

Key Biblical Teachings on Peacemakers

• Matthew 5:9 (The Beatitudes): The core promise: "Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God". 

• Romans 12:18: Urges believers to "live peaceably with all people, as far as it depends on you".

• • If possible, so far as it depends on you, be at peace with all men.

• James 3:17-18: Describes the wisdom from above as "first pure, then peaceable, gentle, open to reason, full of mercy... And a harvest of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace". 

• • But the wisdom from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, unwavering, without hypocrisy. And the seed whose fruit is righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.

• 2 Corinthians 5:18: States that God has given believers the "ministry of reconciliation".

• • Now all these things are from God, who reconciled us to Himself through Christ and gave us the ministry of reconciliation.

• Hebrews 12:14: Encourages to "Strive for peace with everyone, and for the holiness without which no one will see the Lord".
  • Pursue peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no one will see the Lord.

• Peacemakers vs. Peacekeepers

  • Peacemakers (Makers of Peace): Proactively seek reconciliation, enter difficult situations, and build bridges, even when it's hard or unpopular, reflecting God's character.

  • Peacekeepers (Keepers of the Status Quo): May simply maintain calm without addressing underlying injustice or sin, which isn't true biblical peace (Shalom).

   

• Characteristics & Actions of Peacemakers

  • Active & Intentional: The Greek word (εἰρηνοποιός)  implies "doing" or "practicing" peace, not just passively avoiding conflict.

  • God's Children: They are identified by their connection to God and His work.

  • Wise & Gentle: They are characterized by purity, gentleness, mercy, and reason.

  • Sowers of Righteousness: Their efforts result in righteousness, a true harvest of God's presence.

  • Reconcilers: They carry forward the work of Jesus in reconciling people to God and to each other.

March 1

1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 

Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.

March 8

Job 6:14 

For the despairing man there should be kindness from his friend;

So that he does not forsake the ]fear of the Almighty.

March 15

Colossians 3:13  

Bearing with one another, and forgiving each other, whoever has a complaint against anyone; just as the Lord forgave you, so also should you.

March 22

1 Peter 4:8-10 

Above all, keep fervent in your love for one another, because love covers a multitude of sins. Be hospitable to one another without complaint. As each one has received a special gift, employ it in serving one another as good stewards of the manifold grace of God.

March 29

Proverbs 17:17

A friend loves at all times, and a brother is born for adversity.

Our Senior Adult Class is studying the book of Job, using John MacArthur’s study guide, Job: Trusting God in the Suffering.

Trusting God in Suffering?

Although a direct answer to this question seems important, the book of Job does not set forth such a response. Job never learned the reasons for his suffering. In fact, when God finally confronted Job, he could only put his hand over his mouth and say nothing. His silence underscores the importance of trusting God's purposes in the midst of suffering, because suffering—like all other human experiences—is directed by perfect divine wisdom.

The book of Job teaches that righteous suffering is not always a direct punishment for sin, but rather a profound mystery allowed by God, often as a test of faith, that can lead to a deeper understanding of Him. Ultimately, the book of Job serves as a model for navigating undeserved suffering by maintaining faith in God's character despite the inability to understand His reasons.

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March 1st Small Group Bible Study

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March 21st Pastor Shane's Birthday

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March 29th 5th Sunday / Adult Choir Easter Program

March 31st Scripture Reading on the Square

March Study Theme is Pneumatology, the study of the Holy Spirit

DRESS UP DAY

March 18th St. Patrick’s Day Dress Up

“Jesus is all the treasure we need.”

Psalm 18:2 - The Lord is my rock and my fortress and my deliverer, my God, my rock in whom I take refuge, my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold.

Are you looking for a way that you can help serve in the church?

We have a need in several areas that would be glad to have you join their team. Please contact one of our deacons if you are interested!

We are in need of volunteers for our Sunday night childcare during small group time. If you are willing to cover one or two Sundays during this cycle, please text Kati Strickland. It will be baby to PK age since the older kids will be in play practice. You have to have had the MinistrySafe training or be willing to complete it to do this.

Moultrie begins its week of prayer on the square March 30th. Temple will be reading on March 31st from 4pm - 7pm. Sign up at the Welcome Desk if you would like to participate as the Bible is read. There will be 15 minute time slots available. They are also asking for the Moultrie Prayer Room to be occupied during this week. If you are interested in the prayer room, see Stacy Cook or Judy Murphy.

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