October 10th, 2021 - Thankful for Contentment

 Scripture Passage: Philippians 4:10-13
Thanksgiving Service
Series Interlude

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Happy letter
Ch 1:3 I thank my God every time I remember you. 4 In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy

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Ch 4 Therefore, my brothers and sisters, you whom I love and long for, my joy and crown, stand firm in the Lord in this way, dear friends!...
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!

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Present personal thanks
10 I rejoiced greatly in the Lord that at last you renewed your concern for me

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Thankful contentment is not circumstantial
11 I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.

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Thankful Contentment is Learned
I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation,

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Thankful in all circumstances, but not for all of them.
12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty.... whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.

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Thankful in all circumstances, but not for all of them.
12 I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty.... whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want.

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What is the secret? Actually, who?
13 I can do all this through him who gives me strength.

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Thankful for Contentment... during Covid

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Thankful for Contentment... in the face of sickness and loss

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Thankful for Contentment... in the face of failure

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Thankful for Contentment... with neighbouring

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Thankful for Contentment... during power outages