Hey there, Upper Room Church family.

This weekend we took a walk through 2 Timothy,

and specifically Paul's instruction to his spiritual son

and preparing him for the difficulties and the challenges and the suffering

that he would have to face in months and years ahead

as a result of loving faithfulness

to Jesus and the gospel and the Great Commission and his instruction to stir afresh within his own

heart, within his own spirit, the power and love and the soundness of mind that the presence of God makes possible in our lives.

I hope that it blesses you greatly.

We acknowledge your presence in this place.

Speak to our hearts.

Change our lives.

In Jesus' name.

Thank you, Michael.

It's been an honor being here. We arrived yesterday. My son our day is with me as well.

And we had some fun this morning shooting some baskets at the gym. Woke up early to shoot some basketball.

But, yeah, it's an honor being here.

It's, we often actually tune in online from the Middle East, join you guys in worship,

especially the prayer sets.

It's a privilege.

Second Timothy, Chapter 1.

Brother Michael, Michael. 2 Timothy chapter 1 this brother Michael mentioned we've had the joy of walking with Jesus in the Middle East now for 12 years we feel that very much at home here with

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