Ottumwa Small Group

Event details:

Start time6:30 pm

End time7:30 pm

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Organizer details:

Jim O'Dell Rod Bruner

641-990-3508, 641-660-8596

Venue Details

Country Kitchen

1107 N Quincy Ave

Ottumwa

Iowa

52501

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(641) 682-0776

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1107 N Quincy Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501

The Fight

We are all Children, in our Father’s eyes,
A room in His kingdom, our final prize

Flawed as we are, the darkness we face
Keep faith in the Father, his loving grace

Scars will come, en route to His Place
Stay the course, follow His embrace

For on this road, that must be traveled
Suit up with faith, for what must be battled

Keeping this faith, the gloom will subside
Following the light, as it is His guide

Keep the word, James four verse seven
For in this scripture, is your path to heaven

Lean on your brothers, on this earthly plain
Denying the darkness, any ground to gain

This battle is real, for our soul we fight
As Vital Men, we are called to unite

by Scott VerSteeg

Vital Men Devotions

Far Away
By Clark | Published August 16, 2018
This past week, I got to explore a place I never desired to ever be…the crawl space of my old house. This little two bedroom place is now a rental house and I have been doing some remodeling in it this past year. There was recently an issue with one of the water lines, and with my father in law in the house above, I went on an exploratory mission, to find the source of the problem. I had a whole new appreciation for the term ‘crawl space’ when I was squirming on my belly through 10-20” areas, having to… Read more…
Jesus > Religion
By Brandon | Published August 15, 2018
Have you ever gone to church because you are supposed to? Some of you do it every week... Have you ever prayed and it was more just going through the motions? Have you ever felt like following Jesus sucks the fun out of life? Have you ever felt bored because of your beliefs? Have you ever been exhausted because all you do to keep your public religious perspective strong? I know I have at times. Here is what Jesus has to say about that... “Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me… Read more…
Getting Through What You’re Going Through
By Andy Baker | Published August 14, 2018
On April 19th severe civil unrest began here in Nicaragua, which turned my life upside down. The result has been over 400 dead, thousands injured, a depressed economy, and a constant feeling of insecurity. There were days when we were not sure if we could even access some of the most basic things we needed (food, gas, etc.) As a result, we decided that it was best for my wife and kids to return to the States for this year, while I remain serving in Nicaragua. We are hopeful that our entire family can return to Nicaragua next year. So,… Read more…
The Three F’s
By Mike | Published August 13, 2018
1 Timothy 4:10 New International Version (NIV) 10 That is why we labor and strive, because we have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, and especially of those who believe. The three F's in live that are most important are Faith, Family, and Friends. I get the opportunity to visit people who are 'shut ins'. These people cannot get out anymore because of various physical conditions. When you go and visit with these folds, they like to talk about their faith, family, and friends, so let's get a brief glimpse of what is important. Faith -… Read more…

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Five Reasons
to be a Vital Man

It is VITAL to have Christ in your heart and know He is your Savior.

“You must love the Lord your God with all your heart, soul and mind.”
Matthew 22:37

It is VITAL to love and servant-lead your wife.

“Husbands go all out in your love for your wives, exactly as Christ did the church.”
Ephesians 5:25

It is VITAL to love your children and be an example.

“He must manage his own family as well as having children who respect and obey him.”
1 Timothy 3:4

It is VITAL to be involved in Christ’s church.

“Let us not neglect our meeting together as some people do, but encourage one another, especially now that the day of His return is drawing near.”
Hebrews 10:25

It is VITAL to be an example of Christ in your work and community.

“So here’s what I want you to do, God helping you: Take your everyday, ordinary life—your sleeping, eating, going to work, and walking-around life—and place it before God as an offering.”
Romans 12:1