Freedom and Sacrifice. . .what a message! I thank the Lord for the privilege to hear it. Of course we had no Sunday School last week, but this week we are back to the study of Acts. You won't want to miss it.
One thing we have learned already as we study the Book of Acts is that prayer is not an afterthought. Praying cannot be underestimated, or overrated. So let us continue in prayer for the services Sunday, for those who visited last weekend, and for those who are traveling. . .which is the Sauvageot family.
Thursday we are heading out for a family function in SC. I do ask that you would pray for us and for the niece to be married. The grandparents are there already so it will be good to see them before they push off for Australia and New Zealand. We will miss everybody this Sunday! You will definitely be in our prayers.
It is our plan to stop and visit with the Trasks in Georgia. They will be leaving soon for the mission field (language school in Mexico). Robin will be flying out in the morning to go and see her grandfather, who is dying of cancer. Pray for her safety.
Another good prayer request - STUDENTS OUT OF SCHOOL. Summertime can be a great time for the kids, but it can also be a time of spiritual coolness. Let's keep our young people in prayer.
Pray for Sonya Haas. She has been sick for several days and needs all of our prayers and support.
Pray also for our elderly folks who have been struggling with health issues. They have been such a blessing to us. Let us remember them daily in our prayers.
Keep our regular requests before the Lord also.
Hope to see you tonight at church :-)
Wednesday, May 27, 2009
Wednesday, May 20, 2009
Gene Howard!
This Sunday will be a special Sunday for us called our FREEDOM RALLY. I hope that you all can be there and enjoy Dr. Gene Howard, a fantastic John Wayne impersonator. His message, "Freedom and Sacrifice" will touch your heart.
Our Bethany Bible Class will take a vacation this weekend. Since the FREEDOM RALLY starts at 10:30 Sunday morning, we will not have our study. Bring something to add to the dinner on the grounds after the rally. Bring some friends as well.
Someone averaged it out one time. For every 10 people that you invite, you will get one person to come. Now that means a whole lot of inviting must be done :-). Also, it is an overwhelming majority of people who come because a friend invites them. So, let's show our friendliness and invite our friends. Many of them are probably familiar with John Wayne, if not already fans of his. Also be in prayer for the rally. I believe God wants to do some great things through this event.
Last week we looked at the foundational truth that unlocked Pentecostal power: UNITY. This thought comes from Acts 2:1. We will continue our study of Acts 2 when we return to class one week from Sunday.
SPECIAL THANKS to all of those who are serving or who have served our country in the armed forces. God has blessed us with liberty and with patriots who are willing to put their lives on the line for us. Thank a veteran, and also thank the Lord for His blessings. May God turn our nation back to Himself.
Have a good week!
Our Bethany Bible Class will take a vacation this weekend. Since the FREEDOM RALLY starts at 10:30 Sunday morning, we will not have our study. Bring something to add to the dinner on the grounds after the rally. Bring some friends as well.
Someone averaged it out one time. For every 10 people that you invite, you will get one person to come. Now that means a whole lot of inviting must be done :-). Also, it is an overwhelming majority of people who come because a friend invites them. So, let's show our friendliness and invite our friends. Many of them are probably familiar with John Wayne, if not already fans of his. Also be in prayer for the rally. I believe God wants to do some great things through this event.
Last week we looked at the foundational truth that unlocked Pentecostal power: UNITY. This thought comes from Acts 2:1. We will continue our study of Acts 2 when we return to class one week from Sunday.
SPECIAL THANKS to all of those who are serving or who have served our country in the armed forces. God has blessed us with liberty and with patriots who are willing to put their lives on the line for us. Thank a veteran, and also thank the Lord for His blessings. May God turn our nation back to Himself.
Have a good week!
Monday, May 11, 2009
Key Verse: Acts 1:8
Special thanks to Brother Terry Herndon for leading the class Sunday. Of course it was Mother's Day and we were a little slim on attendance, but had a good class in which we focused on the key verse of the Book of Acts - Acts 1:8.
Here are some of Brother Terry's notes:
"Power, Witnesses, Witnesses to Whom?" Acts 1:8
Parallel passages: Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:14-20; Luke 24:46-49; John 20:21-23
This commission was not only for the disciples, but for you and I today. It was used by the early believers to establish the church and for the churches to grow in numbers. This same commission should be used today for the same purposes.
Our human flesh is weak. It has no strength, neither should we have confidence in it. Therefore, Jesus told His disciples that they would receive power.
POWER - Dynami (dynamite) meaning strength, might, virtue, might, ability; Acts 4:33; 6:8; 8:10; 10:37-38; Ephesians 1:19-23; Philippians 3:10; Colossians 1:11
So the power that was received was the power to be witnesses and it was the power of God which is freely given to those who believe in the name of the Lord.
HOW IS THIS POWER RECEIVED? By the Holy Ghost coming upon you. When does this happen? Cf. Romans 8:9-11, 15
WITNESS: martyria (martyr)
Acts 6-7 reveals the witness of Stephen. Paul in Acts 22:20 stated that when the martyr Stephen was stoned, that he was a witness.
A witness is one who should be willing to undergo persecution and even death. A witness is one who tells others of past events that he/she saw (or, in our case believe).
WHAT WAS THE MESSAGE? WHAT IS THE WITNESS?
Acts 1:22 be a witness with us of His resurrection (Jesus' resurrection)
Mark 16:20
Luke 24:46-48
WHERE SHOULD THE MESSAGE GO? To all the world.
Where is our Jerusalem? The street we live on.
Where is our Judea? This community, city, county, state
Who are our Samaritans? Those of other cultures, races, etc.
Believers we have been given the power (ability) by the Holy Ghost to be witnesses (tell the world about Jesus). 90% of believers have never told anyone what Jesus has done for them.
John 4:35 "Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest."
Congratulations to one of our members - SUSANNE COOK graduated from Itawamba Community College this past weekend. Good job! Wish we could have been there with you to celebrate, too.
Keep on praying. Thank God for the person of the Holy Spirit Who helps, or wants to help us, pray and pray effectively.
God bless you this week! Tell at least one person this week what Jesus has done for you.
Here are some of Brother Terry's notes:
"Power, Witnesses, Witnesses to Whom?" Acts 1:8
Parallel passages: Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:14-20; Luke 24:46-49; John 20:21-23
This commission was not only for the disciples, but for you and I today. It was used by the early believers to establish the church and for the churches to grow in numbers. This same commission should be used today for the same purposes.
Our human flesh is weak. It has no strength, neither should we have confidence in it. Therefore, Jesus told His disciples that they would receive power.
POWER - Dynami (dynamite) meaning strength, might, virtue, might, ability; Acts 4:33; 6:8; 8:10; 10:37-38; Ephesians 1:19-23; Philippians 3:10; Colossians 1:11
So the power that was received was the power to be witnesses and it was the power of God which is freely given to those who believe in the name of the Lord.
HOW IS THIS POWER RECEIVED? By the Holy Ghost coming upon you. When does this happen? Cf. Romans 8:9-11, 15
WITNESS: martyria (martyr)
Acts 6-7 reveals the witness of Stephen. Paul in Acts 22:20 stated that when the martyr Stephen was stoned, that he was a witness.
A witness is one who should be willing to undergo persecution and even death. A witness is one who tells others of past events that he/she saw (or, in our case believe).
WHAT WAS THE MESSAGE? WHAT IS THE WITNESS?
Acts 1:22 be a witness with us of His resurrection (Jesus' resurrection)
Mark 16:20
Luke 24:46-48
WHERE SHOULD THE MESSAGE GO? To all the world.
Where is our Jerusalem? The street we live on.
Where is our Judea? This community, city, county, state
Who are our Samaritans? Those of other cultures, races, etc.
Believers we have been given the power (ability) by the Holy Ghost to be witnesses (tell the world about Jesus). 90% of believers have never told anyone what Jesus has done for them.
John 4:35 "Lift up your eyes, and look on the fields; for they are white already to harvest."
Congratulations to one of our members - SUSANNE COOK graduated from Itawamba Community College this past weekend. Good job! Wish we could have been there with you to celebrate, too.
Keep on praying. Thank God for the person of the Holy Spirit Who helps, or wants to help us, pray and pray effectively.
God bless you this week! Tell at least one person this week what Jesus has done for you.
Monday, May 4, 2009
May 3 - Bible Study (Acts 1)
Good study yesterday. Started the Book of Acts. I do appreciate all who joined us for the study. We said a prayer for you who could not make it, too.
The cookout was great fun for me. I do enjoy being able to grill for the class, and a special thanks to everyone who helped. David and Suzanne brought a grill, charcoal, and a lot of other goodies like banana pudding. Frances brought strawberries and cake. Mable and Mary brought some other good things to eat. Terry provided his special recipe chicken. Tyler supplied the cream soda :-). It was great! We will do it again soon. Let's be working on some guests for our next one.
Do not forget to be praying and working towards the FREEDOM RALLY that will be held on the 24th. You will receive a blessing from Dr. Gene Howard. He has spoken here before, but he also speaks at veteran's gatherings and other national events. You do not want to miss this!
Next week we are studying Acts 1 and 2. Be reading ahead. Keep our requests in your prayer.
- Brandi, new job
- church ministries
- class members who are sick, or discouraged, or backslidden :-)
- Francis' brother
- Tammy, expecting baby
- Terry's job-search
- All of our parents health situations (my dad had a biopsy last week)
- FREEDOM RALLY preparation
Have a wonderful week, and keep in touch with us. Don't listen to the nay-sayers. God wants to bless, but He expects us to trust Him and wait on His timing.
See ya Sunday!
The cookout was great fun for me. I do enjoy being able to grill for the class, and a special thanks to everyone who helped. David and Suzanne brought a grill, charcoal, and a lot of other goodies like banana pudding. Frances brought strawberries and cake. Mable and Mary brought some other good things to eat. Terry provided his special recipe chicken. Tyler supplied the cream soda :-). It was great! We will do it again soon. Let's be working on some guests for our next one.
Do not forget to be praying and working towards the FREEDOM RALLY that will be held on the 24th. You will receive a blessing from Dr. Gene Howard. He has spoken here before, but he also speaks at veteran's gatherings and other national events. You do not want to miss this!
Next week we are studying Acts 1 and 2. Be reading ahead. Keep our requests in your prayer.
- Brandi, new job
- church ministries
- class members who are sick, or discouraged, or backslidden :-)
- Francis' brother
- Tammy, expecting baby
- Terry's job-search
- All of our parents health situations (my dad had a biopsy last week)
- FREEDOM RALLY preparation
Have a wonderful week, and keep in touch with us. Don't listen to the nay-sayers. God wants to bless, but He expects us to trust Him and wait on His timing.
See ya Sunday!
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