
Kingdom Come - Week 5
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Jesus’ willingness to help and his instruction about prayer.
Prayer is the natural result of humility and faith.
Prayer is a window into the origin of your soul. The human instinct to pray is hardwired into us.
Luke 11:1
Now Jesus was praying in a certain place, and when he finished, one of his disciples said to him, “Lord, teach us to pray…
Luke 11:5-7
And he said to them, “Which of you who has a friend will go to him at midnight and say to him, ‘Friend, lend me three loaves, for a friend of mine has arrived on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him’; and he will answer from within, ‘Do not bother me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed. I cannot get up and give you anything’?
Luke 11:8
I tell you, though he will not get up and give him anything because he is his friend, yet because of his impudence he will rise and give him whatever he needs.
Luke 11:9-10
And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, and the one who seeks finds, and to the one who knocks it will be opened.
Luke 11:11-13
What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
Luke 18:1-5
And he told them a parable to the effect that they ought always to pray and not lose heart. He said, “In a certain city there was a judge who neither feared God nor respected man. And there was a widow in that city who kept coming to him and saying, ‘Give me justice against my adversary.’ For a while he refused, but afterward he said to himself, ‘Though I neither fear God nor respect man, yet because this widow keeps bothering me, I will give her justice, so that she will not beat me down by her continual coming.’”
We are his children and He is our tender Father.
Prayer changes the world.
Isaiah 46:10
declaring the end from the beginning
and from ancient times things not yet done,
saying, ‘My counsel shall stand,
and I will accomplish all my purpose,’
Philippians 2:12
Therefore, my dear friends, as you have always obeyed—not only in my presence, but now much more in my absence—continue to work out your salvation with fear and trembling,
“Does God know the day you’ll die? Yes. Has he appointed that day? Yes. Can you do anything to change that day? No. Then why do you eat? To live. What happens if you don’t eat? You die. Then if you don’t eat, and die, then would that be the day that God had appointed for you to die?”
– A.A. Hodge
“Quit asking stupid questions and just eat. Eating is the pre-ordained way God has appointed for living.”
We desperately need the mercy of God and it is abundant.
1 Peter 5:6-7
Humble yourselves, therefore, under God’s mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. Cast all your anxiety on him because he cares for you.
1 Peter 5:10
…The God of all grace… will himself restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish you.
– God is not like an unjust judge, and we are not like an annoying old widow to Him.
– She is in court of law. We are in court of grace. (Hebrews 4:12)
– She was a stranger. We are beloved children. (Matthew 11:13)
– She had no access. We have a way made open by the very blood of Jesus. (Hebrews 10:19–22)
– She had no promise or guarantee. We have the promise of the Gospel. (John 14:13, Isaiah 49:15)
We pray like children.
Luke 11:11-12
What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent; or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?
Our prayer: Holy Spirit, I need you.
Luke 11:13
If you then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”
Psalm 27:4-5
One thing I ask from the LORD,
this only do I seek: that I may dwell in the house of the LORD all the days of my life,
to gaze on the beauty of the LORD and to seek him in his temple. For in the day of trouble he will keep me safe in his dwelling; he will hide me in the shelter of his sacred tent and set me high upon a rock.
Our Kingdom Forward Prayer:
– L’Anse Campus
– Marquette Campus
– Ontonagon Campus
– Ishpeming Campus
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We announced a very exciting opportunity to join our Pioneer Projects!
Our Pioneer Projects will be made up of small teams who will go on overnight, or weekend trips to the NORTHIRON campuses we are planting. These projects will operate like short-term mission trips. The teams will be on the front lines at our newest locations to help facilitate in every way from making coffee, to greeting and praying for people during services, to cleaning up when we're finished.
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We will be doing baptisms at our L'Anse Campus on Saturday February 11th, and at our Ishpeming Campus on Sunday February 12th! If you are interested in baptism and would like to take this next step, learn more and get registered by clicking below to visit our baptism page.
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We would like to make everyone aware of our new cancellation policy for weather related situations.
Typically we will make a cancellation decision at least three hours prior to a scheduled an event. A Campus Pastor will make weather related cancellation decisions for their respective campus for services. A campus Pastor, or department head if applicable will make cancellation decisions for evening activities (such as MPact, Rangers, and NORTHIRON Youth), and a Branches group leader will make weather related cancellations for their respective groups.
This means events may be cancelled at one of our campuses, or activities, but not all, so please make sure to check here for updates! You may also sign up below for cancellation alerts.
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Join NORTHIRON women for a fun in the snow adventure February 23-February 26, 2023, in the Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore while staying warm and cozy in a beautiful lodge. Activities will include snowshoeing, cross country skiing and fellowship.
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Parent's night out time again! This is a chance for parents to drop off kids and have some free time. Cost is $20/family. Our Mpact girls will be watching the kids. A snack will be provided along with games, entertainment and activities. We hope your kids can join us for a fun night on February 10th from 5-8pm.

We are so excited for what God is doing here in the U.P.! Through Kingdom Forward giving and our Remodel Teams, we are currently building TWO new NORTHIRON Church campuses in L'Anse and Marquette! At this time we do not have dates for the grand openings at either location, we are planning for 2023, so stay tuned for updates!
If you would like to be part of a Remodel Team building either of our future permanent campuses, please click below to sign up:
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Join NORTHIRON Young Adults in San Luis RC, Mexico this spring, March 4th - 10th 2023!
On this Forward Trip, young adults will have an opportunity to be a part of feeding the hungry, praying with the sick, teaching skills to children and families, sharing their testimonies and ministering to the people living in the dump and rehab centers, and so much more!
A passport is required for this outward, level 1 trip.
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NORTHIRON is committed to reaching the unreached people in the U.S and around the world. Pastor Mark will be leading a team of spiritual prayer warriors who will go and trek around Mesa and pray for a spiritual breakthrough for the Hopi people.
This Forward Trip will be from November 3rd - 10th and is considered level 3 because of the spiritual and physical condition needed in order to make this a successful trip.
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We will be returning to the Lost Kingdom of Tibet in Upper Mustang Nepal October 5th - 15th, 2023 to finish the clean water pump we started in 2018.
Nepal is primarily Hindu and Buddhist, but Christianity is on the rise! Churches are growing, and entire families are turning to Him. Will you be part of what God is doing there?
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This will be a 10 day trip into the wilds of Utah/Arizona, where we will camp out in the desert and find adventure in the canyons of Utah/Arizona. Halfway through our trip we will meet up with Missionary Dave Cota and work among the Navajo/Hopi reservation churches.
This is a level 3 trip, with both inward and outward experiences. For more information, or to register, click below:
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Join NORTHIRON Youth in San Luis RC, Mexico this summer, July 29th - August 5th, 2023! San Luis is home to approximately 200,000 people and is stricken with poverty. Many homes do not even have electricity or running water.
On this outward, level 1 trip, students will have an opportunity to be a part of feeding the hungry, teaching skills, building a home for a family in need, sharing the gospel, and ministering to the people living in the area! This is a youth only trip for students 15-18 years old. A current passport is required.
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The Lord has been using the wilderness for thousands of years as a place of accelerated growth and mentoring. Leaders are equipped and transition from where they are to where God is calling them. In this time of refining preparation, there are traits and experiences that need to be instilled in us before we can lead well.
Many Biblical leaders spent formative time in the wilderness, resulting in a greater understanding of their Identity, Mission, and Source. Begin your journey August 17th - 27th 2023 on a ten-day trip in the wilds of "The Winds Wilderness Area".
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GO Kids in the new year: We are going on an 8-week Safari adventure called Out In the Wild. Kids will learn the answers to some of the biggest questions about the Bible through this amazing adventure series. During this series kids are encouraged to bring their bibles, and will see how awesome the Bible is through true Bible stories, object lessons, and upbeat worship.
Challenges: memorize the books of the bible. We will practice this each week. First kid to say it faster than Ms. Kim or Ms. Jackie can earn a $20 gift card. Bible reading bookmarks to help keep track of reading begin in February.
GO Verse: "Be good to me, your servant, so that I may live to obey your word. Open my eyes so that I can see all the wonderful things in your teachings," Psalm 119:17-18
BGMC: A Boys vs. Girls Challenge will begin during this series to see who can raise $500 first. The winner will get to eat donuts in kids church.
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MPact is our Wednesday night group for kids in preschool and girls ages Kindergarten through Highschool. Join us in the kid's wing of our main Ishpeming campus 6:30-7:45 every Wednesday.
You can still register your kids for MPact to help cover the cost of supplies. The cost is $25/person or $100 family maximum.
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Royal Rangers is a mentoring program for future men in K-12th grade and meets Wednesday nights at 6:30PM. Boys will learn biblical and life skills through practical application and tons of fun! Our 2022/2023 season begins on September 7th. Register below:
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