"SPIRIT"
January 20, 2007
with Adam Waters
BLOOD
Just about everyone knows that we can't live without blood. Without blood, our organs couldn't get the oxygen and nutrients they need to survive, we couldn't keep warm or cool off, we couldn't fight infections, and we couldn't get rid of our own waste products. Without enough blood, we'd weaken and die. Blood is our life-sustaining fluid.
Two types of blood vessels carry blood throughout our bodies: The arteries carry oxygenated blood (blood that has received oxygen from the lungs) from the heart to the rest of the body. The blood then travels through the veins back to the heart and lungs, where it receives more oxygen.
Red blood cells contain hemoglobin to release oxygen to the tissues.
White blood cells are a key part of the body's system for defending itself against infection.
Platelets help in the clotting process. When a blood vessel breaks, platelets gather in the area and help seal off the leak. Platelets and clotting factors work together to form solid lumps to seal leaks, wounds, cuts, and scratches and to prevent bleeding inside and on the surfaces of our bodies.
In addition to the cells and clotting factors, blood contains other important substances, such as nutrients from the food that has been processed by the digestive system. Blood also carries hormones released by the endocrine glands and carries them to the body parts that need them.
Blood is essential for good health because the body depends on a steady supply of fuel and oxygen to reach its billions of cells. Even the heart couldn't survive without blood flowing through the vessels that bring nourishment to its muscular walls! Blood also carries carbon dioxide and other waste materials to the lungs, kidneys, and digestive system, from where they are removed from the body.
January 20, 2007
with Adam Waters
BLOOD
Just about everyone knows that we can't live without blood. Without blood, our organs couldn't get the oxygen and nutrients they need to survive, we couldn't keep warm or cool off, we couldn't fight infections, and we couldn't get rid of our own waste products. Without enough blood, we'd weaken and die. Blood is our life-sustaining fluid.
Two types of blood vessels carry blood throughout our bodies: The arteries carry oxygenated blood (blood that has received oxygen from the lungs) from the heart to the rest of the body. The blood then travels through the veins back to the heart and lungs, where it receives more oxygen.
Red blood cells contain hemoglobin to release oxygen to the tissues.
White blood cells are a key part of the body's system for defending itself against infection.
Platelets help in the clotting process. When a blood vessel breaks, platelets gather in the area and help seal off the leak. Platelets and clotting factors work together to form solid lumps to seal leaks, wounds, cuts, and scratches and to prevent bleeding inside and on the surfaces of our bodies.
In addition to the cells and clotting factors, blood contains other important substances, such as nutrients from the food that has been processed by the digestive system. Blood also carries hormones released by the endocrine glands and carries them to the body parts that need them.
Blood is essential for good health because the body depends on a steady supply of fuel and oxygen to reach its billions of cells. Even the heart couldn't survive without blood flowing through the vessels that bring nourishment to its muscular walls! Blood also carries carbon dioxide and other waste materials to the lungs, kidneys, and digestive system, from where they are removed from the body.
SPIRIT
Just as blood is the life-sustaining fluid of the body, so too is the Holy Spirit the life-sustaining fluid of the church/body of Jesus. Today, we jump into our 4th value of the Orchard Church… and I do mean value!
The Holy Spirit cannot be just a doctrine.
The Holy Spirit cannot be just an add on to Father and Son.
The Holy Spirit’s presence must be someone that we anticipate and even yearn for to be involved in our church.
Just as blood is the life-sustaining fluid of the body, so too is the Holy Spirit the life-sustaining fluid of the church/body of Jesus. Today, we jump into our 4th value of the Orchard Church… and I do mean value!
The Holy Spirit cannot be just a doctrine.
The Holy Spirit cannot be just an add on to Father and Son.
The Holy Spirit’s presence must be someone that we anticipate and even yearn for to be involved in our church.
We cannot live as a church without the Spirit.
Without the Spirit, a church just becomes another club...
RECAPING NAPKIN #1
· The Orchard Church exists to share the love of Jesus with the people of Warren County at the coffee shops, in living rooms and with families.
· ORGANIC
· RELATIONSHIP DOING
· COMMUNITY
· HOLY SPIRIT
RECAPING NAPKIN #2
· LOVE
· COMMUNITY
· SPIRIT
HEADING TOWARD COMMITMENT SUNDAY…
· Intimate knowledge of our vision and values.
· 2 tools to share our church’s identity with others.
· This month all of you will have completed our “ORCHARD 101” class.
Holy SPIRIT
· God’s power and presence at work in the Orchard.
· Ephesians 4:14-21
· Let’s look at how the Spirit is life-giving in the church.
· Gives mighty inner strength.
· Grows roots deep into God’s love.
· Empowers us to grasp God’s love.
· Helps us experience God’s love.
· He fills us with life and power.
· Accomplishes great things through us.
THE WEEKLY CHALLENGE
**Communion: taking it at worship is beyond just relationship with Jesus (you can do that at home), it’s also about relationship with us here
** Offering: if this church’s vision is something we believe in, then we give out of obedience to Jesus
** Commitment Sunday: the whole month will be leading us toward Feb. 3rd
RECAPING NAPKIN #1
· The Orchard Church exists to share the love of Jesus with the people of Warren County at the coffee shops, in living rooms and with families.
· ORGANIC
· RELATIONSHIP DOING
· COMMUNITY
· HOLY SPIRIT
RECAPING NAPKIN #2
· LOVE
· COMMUNITY
· SPIRIT
HEADING TOWARD COMMITMENT SUNDAY…
· Intimate knowledge of our vision and values.
· 2 tools to share our church’s identity with others.
· This month all of you will have completed our “ORCHARD 101” class.
Holy SPIRIT
· God’s power and presence at work in the Orchard.
· Ephesians 4:14-21
· Let’s look at how the Spirit is life-giving in the church.
· Gives mighty inner strength.
· Grows roots deep into God’s love.
· Empowers us to grasp God’s love.
· Helps us experience God’s love.
· He fills us with life and power.
· Accomplishes great things through us.
THE WEEKLY CHALLENGE
**Communion: taking it at worship is beyond just relationship with Jesus (you can do that at home), it’s also about relationship with us here
** Offering: if this church’s vision is something we believe in, then we give out of obedience to Jesus
** Commitment Sunday: the whole month will be leading us toward Feb. 3rd
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