Welcome as I write the blog on this cold and wintry December morning.
It is my hope that you had a wonderful Christmas at your house. I know for me personally, it was a very nice Christmas. Jan, Angela, me and my Mother-in-law, Bea had a wonderful few days together. We had great holiday foods and lots of fun. We also had lots of gifts... that's the way Jan likes it!
PERSONAL NOTE: I would like to take the opportunity to thank everyone who helped in making the Christmas holidays as nice as they were. We had very nice decorations and lots of special treats. Let me thank all of the participants in the candle lighting each Sunday in Dec... you did a great job. Extra work always goes in to the music so "Thanks" to all of our musicians for their hard work (and the guys in the sound room).
I want to thank Angela Foltz and Janice Foltz for all of their help on the Christmas eve. service. I thought that it was a great time. It would not happen without the help of many hands.
Thank you Brenda von Linsowe for your solo special this past Sunday. Very nice... acappella.
I won't have the opportunity before the next blog to say this soooo... "HAPPY NEW YEAR, MMX!"
I trust that this new year will be better than this last year... on a number of levels!
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on the Dec. 7 blog in order to hear and download the December audio.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to download the article: "The Art Of Self-Leadership".
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article entitled: "Do You Pray For The Lost?"
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In First Peter, chapter 4 and verse 19, scripture declares that it is God's will that if we do suffer for being a Christian, we should do what is right and trust God in the situation. Remember... all things work together for the good... Hold on my child!
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "The failure of one thing is repaired by the success of another." Thomas Jefferson
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download today's devotional.
May God richly bless you as you get ready to launch into the new year!
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Monday, December 28, 2009
Monday, December 21, 2009
Dec. 21... Training Materials
Good day to all of you on this very wintry day in Michigan! I trust that all of you had a great Sunday of service and worship. I was very blessed with yesterdays' service.
PERSONAL NOTE: Here are just a few things that I thought I would make mention of:
PERSONAL NOTE: Here are just a few things that I thought I would make mention of:
- Today (Mon.) I will be on "ASK THE PASTOR" at 2 pm.
- Wednesday Bible study is cancelled in view of Thursday's service.
- Thursday is our Christmas eve. candlelight service at 7pm... one hour (or less).
- The Church office is closed on the 24th and 25th.
- Thank you to all who participated in the CD distribution.
- Thanks to all who went carolling... it was much appreciated.
- Thank you from the Foltz family for the Sunday School Christmas gift!
- Thanks choir for the choir number (I was singing along).
- Thank you Dee for your solo special. Nice ministry.
- Thanks to the LePage family for the candle lighting (number 4).
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please see the link in the Dec. 7, 2009 blog. You can download it from there.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "Ten Excuses". I know you will find it interesting.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "Should Christians Celebrate Christmas?" I know! I know... but read it anyway.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In First Peter 4 and verse 16 the scriptures clearly teaches us that it is God's will that if we suffer for being a Christian... we should glorify God! Remember that Jesus suffered for being God's anointed one. Who are you? This is God's will.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "After climbing a great hill, one only finds that there are many more hills to climb." Nelson Mandela
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to see today's devotional.
I hope that you will have a great week as we approach Christmas. Remember, Jesus is the reason for the season!
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Monday, December 14, 2009
Dec. 14... Training materials
Welcome to today's blog. I trust that you had a great Sunday worship experience.
PERSONAL NOTE: Right off the bat i would like to thank everyone who was involved in making yesterday's worship service the success that it was... the music was great and the message was right on the seasonal mark. Thanks to George and Linda Hittle for the lighting of the third Advent candle.
Thank you goes out Mr. Bud and Ms. Sue for the music by the King's Kids and the Savior Singers. Didn't they do a fine job. We always appreciate their participation in the services. THANKS KIDS! Hey... the choir had a great number Sunday also. Good job Dee and Choir!
Finally I need to congratulate and thank Mr. Bud and his associates for all of the work that went into the children's Christmas program Sunday evening. I pronounce it a success!!! Thank you everyone! We had a great time... and everyone enjoyed the snacks that followed.
If you took a Cd to distribute for "Operation Share"... make sure that you give it away this week. What a great opportunity to give a gift to someone you really don't know. The seed will be sown!
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on the link in the Dec. 7 blog in order to hear it and download it.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "The Gospel For Generation X.". In the words of Arty Johnston... "very interesting...".
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "Will there be any sin or sorrow in Heaven?".
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: If you will turn in your Bible to First Peter chapter 4 and verse 15 you will see that the will of God is that no Christian should suffer as a wrong doer. In other words, if you suffer at the hands of others it should be for righteous reasons not sinful reasons. Please remember... this is God's will. It will take effort on our part, but righteousness always does.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: Leo Tolstoy said, "Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself." Now that is food for thought!
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to read today's devotional.
I trust that you will have a good week in serving the Lord. I pray that you will have the tools that you need.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: Right off the bat i would like to thank everyone who was involved in making yesterday's worship service the success that it was... the music was great and the message was right on the seasonal mark. Thanks to George and Linda Hittle for the lighting of the third Advent candle.
Thank you goes out Mr. Bud and Ms. Sue for the music by the King's Kids and the Savior Singers. Didn't they do a fine job. We always appreciate their participation in the services. THANKS KIDS! Hey... the choir had a great number Sunday also. Good job Dee and Choir!
Finally I need to congratulate and thank Mr. Bud and his associates for all of the work that went into the children's Christmas program Sunday evening. I pronounce it a success!!! Thank you everyone! We had a great time... and everyone enjoyed the snacks that followed.
If you took a Cd to distribute for "Operation Share"... make sure that you give it away this week. What a great opportunity to give a gift to someone you really don't know. The seed will be sown!
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on the link in the Dec. 7 blog in order to hear it and download it.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "The Gospel For Generation X.". In the words of Arty Johnston... "very interesting...".
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "Will there be any sin or sorrow in Heaven?".
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: If you will turn in your Bible to First Peter chapter 4 and verse 15 you will see that the will of God is that no Christian should suffer as a wrong doer. In other words, if you suffer at the hands of others it should be for righteous reasons not sinful reasons. Please remember... this is God's will. It will take effort on our part, but righteousness always does.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: Leo Tolstoy said, "Everybody thinks of changing humanity and nobody thinks of changing himself." Now that is food for thought!
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to read today's devotional.
I trust that you will have a good week in serving the Lord. I pray that you will have the tools that you need.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
Dec. 7... Training Blog
Greetings and welcome to you all on this brisk December day.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank Gil and Karen Bonno for their participation in the worship service by lighting the second advent candle and telling us its meaning. Thank you choir for the choir number you sang.
Next Sunday night is our 6 pm. Christmas program with both kids and adults participating. Make sure that you are there to lend your support.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on this LINK in order to go to the page where you will find the audio link titled: Leadership Development Series - Humility. It is the seventh one down on the list. Click on the download and get it.
LEADERSHIP FEATURED TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: The Spiritual Side Of Money.
BONUS BOOK RECOMMENDATION: This month I want to recommend to you the book: Quick Scripture Reference For Counseling by John G. Kruis. It is published by Baker Book House. I know that you will find it helpful when you have or are asked questions about various topics. I personally have it with me and use it on "Ask The Pastor" as a quick reference. I use it on almost every program. It will give you confidence in your answers. The book is designed to give you biblical answers for various subjects and problems... a very useful tool.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download this weeks article: Can Satan Hear Our Thoughts?
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In First Peter chapter 4 and verse 13 the writer states that we should rejoice when we share in Christ's sufferings. This is the will of God. Whenever you or I suffer for the cause of Christ (if you are a faithful witness you will), we must understand that it is actually beneficial to us and our faith. Remember that Jesus suffered at the hands of the Pharisees for sharing the truth about God. When you have lemons make lemonade (DF).
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "There is the risk you cannot afford to take, and there is the risk you cannot afford not to take." Peter F. Drucker.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
Have a great week in your service to the King of kings and Lord of lords.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank Gil and Karen Bonno for their participation in the worship service by lighting the second advent candle and telling us its meaning. Thank you choir for the choir number you sang.
Next Sunday night is our 6 pm. Christmas program with both kids and adults participating. Make sure that you are there to lend your support.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on this LINK in order to go to the page where you will find the audio link titled: Leadership Development Series - Humility. It is the seventh one down on the list. Click on the download and get it.
LEADERSHIP FEATURED TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: The Spiritual Side Of Money.
BONUS BOOK RECOMMENDATION: This month I want to recommend to you the book: Quick Scripture Reference For Counseling by John G. Kruis. It is published by Baker Book House. I know that you will find it helpful when you have or are asked questions about various topics. I personally have it with me and use it on "Ask The Pastor" as a quick reference. I use it on almost every program. It will give you confidence in your answers. The book is designed to give you biblical answers for various subjects and problems... a very useful tool.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download this weeks article: Can Satan Hear Our Thoughts?
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In First Peter chapter 4 and verse 13 the writer states that we should rejoice when we share in Christ's sufferings. This is the will of God. Whenever you or I suffer for the cause of Christ (if you are a faithful witness you will), we must understand that it is actually beneficial to us and our faith. Remember that Jesus suffered at the hands of the Pharisees for sharing the truth about God. When you have lemons make lemonade (DF).
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "There is the risk you cannot afford to take, and there is the risk you cannot afford not to take." Peter F. Drucker.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
Have a great week in your service to the King of kings and Lord of lords.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
Monday, November 30, 2009
Nov. 30... Training Materials
Greetings to all of you on this partly sunny day. Welcome to the last day of November, 2009.
PERSONAL NOTE: Our Sunday service yesterday was very uplifting, don't you think. Our congregational singing seemed to be up a notch! I want to take this space and thank "The McPherson Clan" for lighting our first Advent candle of 2009. This will continue for three more Sundays with the fifth candle being lit at the Christmas eve. service by Pastor and Jan. What a great time of focus. I also want to thank Sue Warner for bringing us the special music of the day. Nice job Sue!
I just wanted to let everyone know that , yes, I survived my very busy week! It just happened things were scheduled the way they were and it was great, busy, and now over...amen! Two weddings, two rehearsals, Thanksgiving, home tree set up, Wed. speaking, Sun. School sub., Sun. morn. message, TV appearance on "Ask the Pastor", a couple of hospital visits and a partridge in a pear tree... OK, I'm not asking for sympathy... just thought that you might want to know.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on the link in the November 2 blog. It will give you the audio.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "Tight Money Strategies".
BONUS THEOLOGICAL ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to hear the article: "Does God Allow Satan to Test Us?".
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In First Peter chapter 4 and verse 12, the Word of God says that we should not be surprised at any fiery ordeal that tests you. Tests and trials will come... remember they did for Christ. If we go through trials we should be grateful to Christ that we suffer for his name. How we handle trials is the key.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: Aristotle said: "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
Please, have a great week as we together serve the Lord.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: Our Sunday service yesterday was very uplifting, don't you think. Our congregational singing seemed to be up a notch! I want to take this space and thank "The McPherson Clan" for lighting our first Advent candle of 2009. This will continue for three more Sundays with the fifth candle being lit at the Christmas eve. service by Pastor and Jan. What a great time of focus. I also want to thank Sue Warner for bringing us the special music of the day. Nice job Sue!
I just wanted to let everyone know that , yes, I survived my very busy week! It just happened things were scheduled the way they were and it was great, busy, and now over...amen! Two weddings, two rehearsals, Thanksgiving, home tree set up, Wed. speaking, Sun. School sub., Sun. morn. message, TV appearance on "Ask the Pastor", a couple of hospital visits and a partridge in a pear tree... OK, I'm not asking for sympathy... just thought that you might want to know.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on the link in the November 2 blog. It will give you the audio.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "Tight Money Strategies".
BONUS THEOLOGICAL ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to hear the article: "Does God Allow Satan to Test Us?".
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In First Peter chapter 4 and verse 12, the Word of God says that we should not be surprised at any fiery ordeal that tests you. Tests and trials will come... remember they did for Christ. If we go through trials we should be grateful to Christ that we suffer for his name. How we handle trials is the key.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: Aristotle said: "We are what we repeatedly do. Excellence, then, is not an act, but a habit."
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
Please, have a great week as we together serve the Lord.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Monday, November 23, 2009
Nov. 23... Training Materials
Good day to you all on this cloudy and cool Monday morning in Michigan.
PERSONAL NOTE: What a great Thanksgiving Sunday we had here at First Baptist!.
First, let me congratulate and thank all of you for your participation in the shoe box gift giving. Last year we had 127 boxes as a total at the end of our collection. We had 127 boxes by Saturday this year... and that did not count all the boxes brought in by our people Sunday morning. The good news is that we will exceed last years number nicely. Praise the Lord!
Second, I want to thank our musicians for making Sunday special. A special thanks to Jan Foltz for her solo and the choir for a nicely done number. GOOD JOB ALL!
Last, I want to thank everyone who had a hand in the Thanksgiving Dinner preparation that we shared in. It was marvelous! Great fellowship and good food... ahhhhhhh.
This week I will be on TV, Monday the 23rd at 2 pm. Pray for us as a panel that we will give good answers to serious questions. I also have two weddings this week end to officiate at. Busy... busy week. I hope that you will have a great Thanksgiving time with family and friends.
Some of our people will be leaving this week for warmer climates for a few months and we wish them well. Bob and Janis Johnson will be heading to Bradenton, Florida and Joyce Tennyson-Ream will be going to Floresville, Texas. Have a great winter friends... we will miss you!
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please go to the Nov. 2 blog in order to find the link to download the audio.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "The Reproducing Church."
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK to read and download our theology article: "I Feel Abandoned In My Trial. Why Does God Feel So Distant When I Need Him Most?"
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In First Peter chapter 4 and verses 10-11 we read that the will of God for you is to employ your spiritual gift(s) for one another's benefit. All the believers benefit when each of us gets involved with the gifts and skills that God has blessed us with. This is God's will.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Be such a man, and live such a life, that if every man were such as you, and every life a life like yours, this earth would be God's Paradise." Phillip Brooks (minister and poet).
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to read the devotional for the day.
May God bless you on your journey this week.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: What a great Thanksgiving Sunday we had here at First Baptist!.
First, let me congratulate and thank all of you for your participation in the shoe box gift giving. Last year we had 127 boxes as a total at the end of our collection. We had 127 boxes by Saturday this year... and that did not count all the boxes brought in by our people Sunday morning. The good news is that we will exceed last years number nicely. Praise the Lord!
Second, I want to thank our musicians for making Sunday special. A special thanks to Jan Foltz for her solo and the choir for a nicely done number. GOOD JOB ALL!
Last, I want to thank everyone who had a hand in the Thanksgiving Dinner preparation that we shared in. It was marvelous! Great fellowship and good food... ahhhhhhh.
This week I will be on TV, Monday the 23rd at 2 pm. Pray for us as a panel that we will give good answers to serious questions. I also have two weddings this week end to officiate at. Busy... busy week. I hope that you will have a great Thanksgiving time with family and friends.
Some of our people will be leaving this week for warmer climates for a few months and we wish them well. Bob and Janis Johnson will be heading to Bradenton, Florida and Joyce Tennyson-Ream will be going to Floresville, Texas. Have a great winter friends... we will miss you!
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please go to the Nov. 2 blog in order to find the link to download the audio.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "The Reproducing Church."
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK to read and download our theology article: "I Feel Abandoned In My Trial. Why Does God Feel So Distant When I Need Him Most?"
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In First Peter chapter 4 and verses 10-11 we read that the will of God for you is to employ your spiritual gift(s) for one another's benefit. All the believers benefit when each of us gets involved with the gifts and skills that God has blessed us with. This is God's will.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Be such a man, and live such a life, that if every man were such as you, and every life a life like yours, this earth would be God's Paradise." Phillip Brooks (minister and poet).
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to read the devotional for the day.
May God bless you on your journey this week.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Monday, November 16, 2009
Nov. 16... Training Materials
Greetings to you all on this cloudy yet mild November day. We have had several days f unusually mild weather lately. It is welcomed.
PERSONAL NOTE: I had no doubt that yesterday, the Lord was working in our midst. The morning message was very clear and touched a number of lives... for that we praise the Lord.
I want to thank Cindy Mass and the Kings Kids for the special music that they shared with us. Thank You! We are always grateful when the children participate in the worship service. We look forward to their next visit.
I want to thank the Faith Fellowship class for the work done, Saturday night (11/14), on the Operation Christmas Child boxes. I was told that we finished off 44 boxes from just our Sunday School class. Last year our class did 30 something... we are ahead! YEAH!!!
Are you getting your personal shoebox ready to bring next Sunday? I hope so. Last year we had about 127 boxes total for the whole Church. Let's see if we can't break that total. Let us bless many more children through our faithfulness.
From this week until the first of January my schedule of activities gets very full. Remember to pray for me. Not only do I have the regular busy holiday events and activities, I have three weddings before December is over, and three appearances on ASK THE PASTOR. Hold on to your hats... the Christmas season is now here!
NEW LINK: Please view the newest addition in the Bonus Training Links to the right. I have added SafeEyes to it. This is internet parental control software. It is supposed to be the best. It costs $49.95. Check it out.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please see the link on the November 2 blog in order to download the audio.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to hear and download the article: "Biblical Requirements for Leaders".
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to download the theology article.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In First Peter, chapter 4 and verse 9, we see that it is God's will that each one of us practice hospitality without holding back toward each other. This is God's will.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Evaluation of the past is the first step toward vision for the future." Chris Widener
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
I pray that your week will be prosperous in a variety of ways. I pray God's blessings upon you.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: I had no doubt that yesterday, the Lord was working in our midst. The morning message was very clear and touched a number of lives... for that we praise the Lord.
I want to thank Cindy Mass and the Kings Kids for the special music that they shared with us. Thank You! We are always grateful when the children participate in the worship service. We look forward to their next visit.
I want to thank the Faith Fellowship class for the work done, Saturday night (11/14), on the Operation Christmas Child boxes. I was told that we finished off 44 boxes from just our Sunday School class. Last year our class did 30 something... we are ahead! YEAH!!!
Are you getting your personal shoebox ready to bring next Sunday? I hope so. Last year we had about 127 boxes total for the whole Church. Let's see if we can't break that total. Let us bless many more children through our faithfulness.
From this week until the first of January my schedule of activities gets very full. Remember to pray for me. Not only do I have the regular busy holiday events and activities, I have three weddings before December is over, and three appearances on ASK THE PASTOR. Hold on to your hats... the Christmas season is now here!
NEW LINK: Please view the newest addition in the Bonus Training Links to the right. I have added SafeEyes to it. This is internet parental control software. It is supposed to be the best. It costs $49.95. Check it out.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please see the link on the November 2 blog in order to download the audio.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to hear and download the article: "Biblical Requirements for Leaders".
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to download the theology article.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In First Peter, chapter 4 and verse 9, we see that it is God's will that each one of us practice hospitality without holding back toward each other. This is God's will.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Evaluation of the past is the first step toward vision for the future." Chris Widener
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
I pray that your week will be prosperous in a variety of ways. I pray God's blessings upon you.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Monday, November 9, 2009
Nov. 9... Training Materials
Good day to all of you. I saw a glorious sunrise today.. orange with pinks and gold. It was truly amazing! What a way to start the day! I trust that you will also have a fine day.
PERSONAL NOTE: It was good to have the "new" keyboard on the platform with Jan Foltz playing along with Linda Hittle. Jan is allowing us to use her home keyboard (which was formerly used in an auditorium) in our worship services. It will add a fuller sound to all of our singing. Thanks Jan!
A big thanks to Mr. Bud and the Savior Singers for the special music yesterday. It was a great number... we were blessed. Thanks to Emily Warner for her solo section in the song. Good work kids ( and Mr. Bud).
It was also great to take a moment in the service to honor our men and women who have served in our armed forces. We learned from each of them which branch they were in, which theater they were in and when they served. Thank you warriors! We owe you much on this Veteran's Day.
Coming up: On Wednesday, missionary Katherine Niles will be with us to speak and update us on what the Niles family is doing at the present time. Be there at 6:15 pm. in order to share in this report. Be up-to-date on what is happening in their lives. It will help you know how to pray.
As some of you know, "Ask the Pastor" has been started up again on channel WAQP 49 (channel 10 on cable) in Saginaw. I have been asked to resume making regular appearances on the program. It is usually once a month. I have agreed to appear. I view this as a good opportunity to give a clear witness for Christ and to share a conservative, evangelical, biblical point of view on the topics asked about. Pray for me as I have occasion to be on the program. The broadcasts are sometimes beamed all over the world. My schedule for appearances so far is: Monday, Nov. 23 at 2 pm.; Dec. 7 and 21 (both Mondays) at 2 pm.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please see the November 2 blog in order to click on the link if you have not already done so.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "A Crash Course In Conflict".
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download this article: "How Can We Determine What Doctrines Are Essential And What Are They?"
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In the Book of I Peter, chapter4 and verse eight, we discover that the Holy reveals it is God's will that each believer hold unfailing love toward each other. This simply means that we are to go out of our way to love the members within our range of fellowship. This is a command from God!
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly." Theodore Roosevelt
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view the devotional.
Have a great week and honor YHWH (we use the word, Jehovah) with your gifts and service.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: It was good to have the "new" keyboard on the platform with Jan Foltz playing along with Linda Hittle. Jan is allowing us to use her home keyboard (which was formerly used in an auditorium) in our worship services. It will add a fuller sound to all of our singing. Thanks Jan!
A big thanks to Mr. Bud and the Savior Singers for the special music yesterday. It was a great number... we were blessed. Thanks to Emily Warner for her solo section in the song. Good work kids ( and Mr. Bud).
It was also great to take a moment in the service to honor our men and women who have served in our armed forces. We learned from each of them which branch they were in, which theater they were in and when they served. Thank you warriors! We owe you much on this Veteran's Day.
Coming up: On Wednesday, missionary Katherine Niles will be with us to speak and update us on what the Niles family is doing at the present time. Be there at 6:15 pm. in order to share in this report. Be up-to-date on what is happening in their lives. It will help you know how to pray.
As some of you know, "Ask the Pastor" has been started up again on channel WAQP 49 (channel 10 on cable) in Saginaw. I have been asked to resume making regular appearances on the program. It is usually once a month. I have agreed to appear. I view this as a good opportunity to give a clear witness for Christ and to share a conservative, evangelical, biblical point of view on the topics asked about. Pray for me as I have occasion to be on the program. The broadcasts are sometimes beamed all over the world. My schedule for appearances so far is: Monday, Nov. 23 at 2 pm.; Dec. 7 and 21 (both Mondays) at 2 pm.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please see the November 2 blog in order to click on the link if you have not already done so.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "A Crash Course In Conflict".
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download this article: "How Can We Determine What Doctrines Are Essential And What Are They?"
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In the Book of I Peter, chapter4 and verse eight, we discover that the Holy reveals it is God's will that each believer hold unfailing love toward each other. This simply means that we are to go out of our way to love the members within our range of fellowship. This is a command from God!
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again; who knows the enthusiasms, the great devotions, and spends himself in a worthy cause; who at best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who at worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly." Theodore Roosevelt
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view the devotional.
Have a great week and honor YHWH (we use the word, Jehovah) with your gifts and service.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Monday, November 2, 2009
November 2... Training Materials
Greetings to you on this somewhat bright Monday morning. I can not believe how fast this year has gone by. When November comes we are actually entering the Christmas season! WOW!
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who participated in the morning worship service yesterday... I really feel it was a very uplifting and encouraging service. THANKS!
PS: I appreciated the choir number too, Dee. THANKS CHOIR!
MONTHLY AUDIO: This month's audio is part of the continuing Leadership Development Series. It is entitled: INTEGRITY, PT. 2. Please click on this LINK in order to listen to or download the audio.
THIS MONTH'S BOOK RECOMMENDATION: I would encourage you sometime to purchase any good, recent Strong's Concordance. It will help you in your general study and in your teaching. Most quality Bibles have a concordance in the back, but they are brief by necessity. Make sure that you choose one that coincides with your translation of the Bible. A concordance can be a treasure trove of information.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download this week's article entitled: "Caring For A Difficult Person".
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download this article: "Christians and Christmas Trees".
YOU CAN KNOW GOD'S WILL: In I Peter chapter 4 and verse 7 we are told the will of God for us concerning our day to day living. The Holy Spirit declares that we are to be clear minded and self-controlled in order to benefit our prayer lives. Remember, according to the text the end of all things is near. If that was true then... how much closer are we now?
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "If you are not generous with a meager income, you will never be generous with abundance." Harold Nye
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May YHWH richly bless you this week in your service to Him. This is my prayer for you.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who participated in the morning worship service yesterday... I really feel it was a very uplifting and encouraging service. THANKS!
PS: I appreciated the choir number too, Dee. THANKS CHOIR!
MONTHLY AUDIO: This month's audio is part of the continuing Leadership Development Series. It is entitled: INTEGRITY, PT. 2. Please click on this LINK in order to listen to or download the audio.
THIS MONTH'S BOOK RECOMMENDATION: I would encourage you sometime to purchase any good, recent Strong's Concordance. It will help you in your general study and in your teaching. Most quality Bibles have a concordance in the back, but they are brief by necessity. Make sure that you choose one that coincides with your translation of the Bible. A concordance can be a treasure trove of information.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download this week's article entitled: "Caring For A Difficult Person".
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download this article: "Christians and Christmas Trees".
YOU CAN KNOW GOD'S WILL: In I Peter chapter 4 and verse 7 we are told the will of God for us concerning our day to day living. The Holy Spirit declares that we are to be clear minded and self-controlled in order to benefit our prayer lives. Remember, according to the text the end of all things is near. If that was true then... how much closer are we now?
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "If you are not generous with a meager income, you will never be generous with abundance." Harold Nye
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May YHWH richly bless you this week in your service to Him. This is my prayer for you.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Monday, October 26, 2009
October 26... Training Materials
Greetings to you all on this last Monday of October! The fall colors are blazing and it has been raining and I have not been able to get any good "color" photos... oh well.
PERSONAL NOTE: Allow me to take this space and thank all of our workers and parents who made the costume party on Saturday such a great event. As far as I could tell, the kids all had a great time. Thank you Barb and Bill Swift and crew for all of the work in pulling the event together. I must confess, I wanted to throw a pie at Don but I resisted! Many hands made for a great event.
I felt that yesterdays' worship service was well received by our people. I had many comments about the message. Let me thank Elizabeth Warner for playing her clarinet during the offering. Elizabeth, you did an outstanding job. In the words of that philosopher of the 50s, Arthur Fonzarelli... your playing was "superbamundo!".
I trust after the Graham video concerning "Operation Christmas Child", that you are already gearing up for the shoe boxes that you are going to fill to be delivered to children all over the world for this Christmas. What a great event!!!
This last week I received a gift catalog from Samaritan's Purse (Franklin Graham's organization), and I was overwhelmed by all of the creative ideas that we have available to help people that we have never met. We have the opportunity to "give a cup of cold water" in Jesus' name. The catalog has about 47 ways that we can help people who desperately need our help.
How about this: Gift # 21 is a $9 gift to feed a hungry baby for a week!
How about this: Gift # 19 is a $4 gift to provide milk for a child for a week!
How about this: Gift # 20 is a $10 gift to provide a life-saving mosquito bed net!
How about this: Gift # 27 is a $60 emergency medicine pre-packaged kit to aid 50 people!
There are many more... but these are just examples of how we can have a great impact on others this Christmas. Please take the time and visit Samaritan's Purse online at: www.samaritanspurse.org ... you will be blessed with the ways you can help. I believe that this is an organization we can trust. I personally am going to partner with them this season.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please check the October 5 blog for this month's audio download.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to and download this week's article: Connecting Generations.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view this week's article: "Can Christians become too heavenly minded?"
YOU CAN KNOW GOD'S WILL: In I Peter 4 verse 1, The Apostle tells us through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to arm ourselves with the thought that Christ has suffered; therefore we can also live out the will of God even though we may suffer. Wow!... that is a life changing thought.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones tend to take care of themselves." Dale Carnegie
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: For the devotional, please click on this LINK.
It is my hope and desire that you have a wonderful week serving your Lord.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: Allow me to take this space and thank all of our workers and parents who made the costume party on Saturday such a great event. As far as I could tell, the kids all had a great time. Thank you Barb and Bill Swift and crew for all of the work in pulling the event together. I must confess, I wanted to throw a pie at Don but I resisted! Many hands made for a great event.
I felt that yesterdays' worship service was well received by our people. I had many comments about the message. Let me thank Elizabeth Warner for playing her clarinet during the offering. Elizabeth, you did an outstanding job. In the words of that philosopher of the 50s, Arthur Fonzarelli... your playing was "superbamundo!".
I trust after the Graham video concerning "Operation Christmas Child", that you are already gearing up for the shoe boxes that you are going to fill to be delivered to children all over the world for this Christmas. What a great event!!!
This last week I received a gift catalog from Samaritan's Purse (Franklin Graham's organization), and I was overwhelmed by all of the creative ideas that we have available to help people that we have never met. We have the opportunity to "give a cup of cold water" in Jesus' name. The catalog has about 47 ways that we can help people who desperately need our help.
How about this: Gift # 21 is a $9 gift to feed a hungry baby for a week!
How about this: Gift # 19 is a $4 gift to provide milk for a child for a week!
How about this: Gift # 20 is a $10 gift to provide a life-saving mosquito bed net!
How about this: Gift # 27 is a $60 emergency medicine pre-packaged kit to aid 50 people!
There are many more... but these are just examples of how we can have a great impact on others this Christmas. Please take the time and visit Samaritan's Purse online at: www.samaritanspurse.org ... you will be blessed with the ways you can help. I believe that this is an organization we can trust. I personally am going to partner with them this season.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please check the October 5 blog for this month's audio download.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to and download this week's article: Connecting Generations.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view this week's article: "Can Christians become too heavenly minded?"
YOU CAN KNOW GOD'S WILL: In I Peter 4 verse 1, The Apostle tells us through the inspiration of the Holy Spirit to arm ourselves with the thought that Christ has suffered; therefore we can also live out the will of God even though we may suffer. Wow!... that is a life changing thought.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Don't be afraid to give your best to what seemingly are small jobs. Every time you conquer one it makes you that much stronger. If you do the little jobs well, the big ones tend to take care of themselves." Dale Carnegie
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: For the devotional, please click on this LINK.
It is my hope and desire that you have a wonderful week serving your Lord.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Monday, October 19, 2009
October 19... Training Materials
Good morning on this sunny October day. I always appreciate a sunny day (and I know that my wife Jan does).
PERSONAL NOTE: I very much enjoyed our Sunday morning worship service, featuring our special guest, Rev. Roy Schwarcz from Chosen People Ministries. I enjoyed his message and the time that we had afterward at Lunch to talk. I hope that in the future we will again have the opportunity to hear from Bro. Schwarcz on other topics from his Jewish background.
I also want to thank Sue Warner and King's Kids for the message in song that they brought. Good job Sue and kids!
All in all, it was a busy week for me at the church... regular work plus two outings and a Saturday meeting in the Detroit area for a Michigan Bap. annual gathering. Dale LePage was also there as a representative from the church. Ministry happened and business was taken care of.
SPECIAL NOTE OF INTEREST: Today (Monday), I will appear on "ASK THE PASTOR" on WAQP, channel 49 (cable channel 10) out of Saginaw, Mich. I will be on a panel with several other ministers. It will be shown live at 2 PM. The program will be streamed all over the world. Please pray for me that the answers that I give will be accurate and biblical. I usually enjoy my participation on these programs.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on the audio in the Oct. 5 blog. You can download it from there.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view and download the article: "Confronting Defensive People."
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download this weeks article.
YOU CAN KNOW GOD'S WILL: If you will take your Bible and turn to I Peter 3: 16, you will find it recorded that it is God's will that we each keep our conscience clear. This will involve prayer, action and forgiveness. This is what God wills.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "How far you go in life depends on you being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these." George Washington Carver
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on ythis LINK to view and download the devotional.
It is my prayer and desire that you have a great week of service for your Lord.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Foltz
PERSONAL NOTE: I very much enjoyed our Sunday morning worship service, featuring our special guest, Rev. Roy Schwarcz from Chosen People Ministries. I enjoyed his message and the time that we had afterward at Lunch to talk. I hope that in the future we will again have the opportunity to hear from Bro. Schwarcz on other topics from his Jewish background.
I also want to thank Sue Warner and King's Kids for the message in song that they brought. Good job Sue and kids!
All in all, it was a busy week for me at the church... regular work plus two outings and a Saturday meeting in the Detroit area for a Michigan Bap. annual gathering. Dale LePage was also there as a representative from the church. Ministry happened and business was taken care of.
SPECIAL NOTE OF INTEREST: Today (Monday), I will appear on "ASK THE PASTOR" on WAQP, channel 49 (cable channel 10) out of Saginaw, Mich. I will be on a panel with several other ministers. It will be shown live at 2 PM. The program will be streamed all over the world. Please pray for me that the answers that I give will be accurate and biblical. I usually enjoy my participation on these programs.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on the audio in the Oct. 5 blog. You can download it from there.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view and download the article: "Confronting Defensive People."
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download this weeks article.
YOU CAN KNOW GOD'S WILL: If you will take your Bible and turn to I Peter 3: 16, you will find it recorded that it is God's will that we each keep our conscience clear. This will involve prayer, action and forgiveness. This is what God wills.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "How far you go in life depends on you being tender with the young, compassionate with the aged, sympathetic with the striving and tolerant of the weak and the strong. Because someday in life you will have been all of these." George Washington Carver
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on ythis LINK to view and download the devotional.
It is my prayer and desire that you have a great week of service for your Lord.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Foltz
Monday, October 12, 2009
October 12... Training Materials
Welcome and greetings to all of you F.M.T. Blogites on this cool fall day in October. I trust that you will have a very profitable day.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to take the time to thank everyone who made yesterday's worship experience what it was... especially our musicians and sound people. A special thanks to Mr. Bud and the Savior Singers for their message in song to us. Great job kids (and Mr. Bud)!
Remember that on Sunday, October 18, 2009 we will have as a special guest, Rev. Roy Schwarcz with us from Chosen People Ministries (a Jewish Messianic ministry). He will be presenting the "Messiah in Shavout, How the Feast of Pentecost Foreshadows the New Covenant and the Coming of the Messiah". We look forward to his ministry among us. This is a good opportunity to bring a guest with you to Church. Take advantage of it.
We have just begun a new Sunday morning message series on the Book of Daniel form the Old Testament. I believe that you will find this study to be helpful, challenging and applicable to us today. I know that you will find the prophetic themes of Daniel right of the history books and our news media. Jesus is going to come back to earth to rule and reign, and Daniel sets the stage for that. Make sure that you are here on Sundays to be challenged by God's Word. Know what is coming!
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on the link in the October 5 blog to download this month's audio.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order toe read and download the article: "Developing Your Discernment".
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, "Psalms for the Anxious."
YOU CAN KNOW GOD'S WILL: In I Peter chapter 3 and verse 15, we see that the will of God is expressed by saying that each of us must always be prepared to make a defense of our hope in the Lord Jesus Christ. In theology circles this is called apologetics. It is necessary for every believer to learn why they believe what they believe. The purpose is to be able to share clearly from the Bible the what and why of God's provision of salvation and the ramifications of it. Be prepared!
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." Wayne Gretzky
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
I pray that you will have a good week at work or school or in whatever you endeavor. Let us give thanks to God for all that He allows us to be a part of.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to take the time to thank everyone who made yesterday's worship experience what it was... especially our musicians and sound people. A special thanks to Mr. Bud and the Savior Singers for their message in song to us. Great job kids (and Mr. Bud)!
Remember that on Sunday, October 18, 2009 we will have as a special guest, Rev. Roy Schwarcz with us from Chosen People Ministries (a Jewish Messianic ministry). He will be presenting the "Messiah in Shavout, How the Feast of Pentecost Foreshadows the New Covenant and the Coming of the Messiah". We look forward to his ministry among us. This is a good opportunity to bring a guest with you to Church. Take advantage of it.
We have just begun a new Sunday morning message series on the Book of Daniel form the Old Testament. I believe that you will find this study to be helpful, challenging and applicable to us today. I know that you will find the prophetic themes of Daniel right of the history books and our news media. Jesus is going to come back to earth to rule and reign, and Daniel sets the stage for that. Make sure that you are here on Sundays to be challenged by God's Word. Know what is coming!
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on the link in the October 5 blog to download this month's audio.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order toe read and download the article: "Developing Your Discernment".
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, "Psalms for the Anxious."
YOU CAN KNOW GOD'S WILL: In I Peter chapter 3 and verse 15, we see that the will of God is expressed by saying that each of us must always be prepared to make a defense of our hope in the Lord Jesus Christ. In theology circles this is called apologetics. It is necessary for every believer to learn why they believe what they believe. The purpose is to be able to share clearly from the Bible the what and why of God's provision of salvation and the ramifications of it. Be prepared!
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "You miss 100% of the shots you don't take." Wayne Gretzky
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
I pray that you will have a good week at work or school or in whatever you endeavor. Let us give thanks to God for all that He allows us to be a part of.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Monday, October 5, 2009
October 5... Training Materials
Good morning on this very sunny fall Monday. I hope that you have a busy week of service.
PERSONAL NOTE: I thought that yesterday's service was very good. We began a new preaching series on the Book of Daniel which I know will be inspiring and challenging. Sunday was just the introduction to the series. Oct. 11 will be the first message from the text itself. I encourage you to be here for it and think about who you can invite. I know your friends will benefit from the study of God's Word.
It was great to hand out the baptism certificates to three individuals and to extend the right hand of fellowship to two new members. Congratulations to Emily Warner, James Burkhardt, and Janis Johnson. We are glad to have you on board. May God bless you on your christian journey.
I am always glad to share in the communion time each month. It is always good for us to focus on the tremendous sacrifice that Jesus made on our behalf. Thanks to everyone who helped to prepare and those who helped serve the elements.
In closing this personal section, let me say thaks to the choir for the number that you sang Sunday. Welcome back from summer vacation. P.S.: Thank you Dee for taking on the role as choir director. Good work!
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on this LINK in order to hear and download the audio by Ken Boa entitled: Integrity, part 1.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "Deciding Without Dividing."
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and dowload QA511.
YOU CAN KNOW GOD'S WILL: If you will read I Peter 3: 15, you will notice that it is God's will that all believers are to reverence Christ as Lord. I believe that the point is that we need to understand that Jesus is not just a prophet, teacher or just a good man... he is God! We should thus reverence him as such.
BOOK RECOMMENDATION: I am not going to make a specific recommendation today, but I am going to make a general recommendation. I would encourage you if you are interested in good Bible commentaries on any of the New Testament books, consider any of Dr. John MacArthur's New Testament commentaries. I have found them to be excellent treatments of the Bible text. You may also find the Holman Commentaries on both the Old and New Testament to be helpful. Check them out!
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: " In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins... not through strength, but through persistence." Unknown
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to read the devotional for the day.
Let me wish you a great week as we seek to serve the Lord together.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: I thought that yesterday's service was very good. We began a new preaching series on the Book of Daniel which I know will be inspiring and challenging. Sunday was just the introduction to the series. Oct. 11 will be the first message from the text itself. I encourage you to be here for it and think about who you can invite. I know your friends will benefit from the study of God's Word.
It was great to hand out the baptism certificates to three individuals and to extend the right hand of fellowship to two new members. Congratulations to Emily Warner, James Burkhardt, and Janis Johnson. We are glad to have you on board. May God bless you on your christian journey.
I am always glad to share in the communion time each month. It is always good for us to focus on the tremendous sacrifice that Jesus made on our behalf. Thanks to everyone who helped to prepare and those who helped serve the elements.
In closing this personal section, let me say thaks to the choir for the number that you sang Sunday. Welcome back from summer vacation. P.S.: Thank you Dee for taking on the role as choir director. Good work!
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on this LINK in order to hear and download the audio by Ken Boa entitled: Integrity, part 1.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "Deciding Without Dividing."
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and dowload QA511.
YOU CAN KNOW GOD'S WILL: If you will read I Peter 3: 15, you will notice that it is God's will that all believers are to reverence Christ as Lord. I believe that the point is that we need to understand that Jesus is not just a prophet, teacher or just a good man... he is God! We should thus reverence him as such.
BOOK RECOMMENDATION: I am not going to make a specific recommendation today, but I am going to make a general recommendation. I would encourage you if you are interested in good Bible commentaries on any of the New Testament books, consider any of Dr. John MacArthur's New Testament commentaries. I have found them to be excellent treatments of the Bible text. You may also find the Holman Commentaries on both the Old and New Testament to be helpful. Check them out!
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: " In the confrontation between the stream and the rock, the stream always wins... not through strength, but through persistence." Unknown
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to read the devotional for the day.
Let me wish you a great week as we seek to serve the Lord together.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Sunday, September 27, 2009
September 28... Training Materials
I trust that each of you checking out the site today had a great week and Sunday serving the Lord.
PERSONAL NOTE: I thought that I would mention a couple of items. First, I want to thank everyone who came out to the quarterly business meeting on the 24th of September. We accomplished alot and we were done in an hour! WOW!!! That is great!
Next, I want to thank our musicians again for their hard work and dedication to bringing you the best that we can. A special thanks to Mr. Bud and the Savior Singers. It was a great job! Everyone was truly blessed.
Last, a special thanks to Soul's Harbor for the afternoon concert on the 27th. We pray that God will continue to bless their ministry.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on the LINK in the September 8th blog for the download link.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK to download the article: "First Contact."
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: "Every Easter the newspaper runs an article that casts doubt on the resurrection. Just how important is the resurrection to the Christian faith?" Please click on this LINK to read and download the article.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Conditions are never just right. People who delay action until all factors are favorable do nothing." William Feather.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK to view the devotional.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: I thought that I would mention a couple of items. First, I want to thank everyone who came out to the quarterly business meeting on the 24th of September. We accomplished alot and we were done in an hour! WOW!!! That is great!
Next, I want to thank our musicians again for their hard work and dedication to bringing you the best that we can. A special thanks to Mr. Bud and the Savior Singers. It was a great job! Everyone was truly blessed.
Last, a special thanks to Soul's Harbor for the afternoon concert on the 27th. We pray that God will continue to bless their ministry.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on the LINK in the September 8th blog for the download link.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK to download the article: "First Contact."
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: "Every Easter the newspaper runs an article that casts doubt on the resurrection. Just how important is the resurrection to the Christian faith?" Please click on this LINK to read and download the article.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Conditions are never just right. People who delay action until all factors are favorable do nothing." William Feather.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK to view the devotional.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Monday, September 21, 2009
September 21... Training Materials
Greetings to you on this dismal Monday morning. I pray that you will have a great week.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who made yesterdays' service possible. It always takes the work of many people in order for things to go right. Thank you to Sue Warner and the kids for singing in the service. We always appreciate their participation.
On a sad note, I just learned that my youth leader,who was a vital part of my growing-up years, passed away this weekend. She was living in Sebring, Florida. Peggy Hudson Shaleen will be missed by her family and others greatly. Our prayers are with them.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please check the September 8th blog to click on the Link.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view and download the article. It is entitled: "Finding Your Leadership Style".
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download this weeks article: "Can Christians Become too Heavenly Minded?"
YOU CAN KNOW GOD'S WILL: In I Peter 3:14, we read God's command that we are to have no fear of persecutors. This is God's will for us. One needs to understand that those who persecute can only hurt our bodies, not our spirit. If we pay the ultimate price for our faith, we will only be ushered into the presence of the Lord sooner rather than later. The apostle Paul saw this as a WIN situation. So should we. Always remember that "great" is our reward in Heaven.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Everyone dies, but not everyone fully lives. Too many people are having a "near-life experience"." Author Unknown.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
Remember to serve your Lord this week with all of your might. He deserves our best efforts.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who made yesterdays' service possible. It always takes the work of many people in order for things to go right. Thank you to Sue Warner and the kids for singing in the service. We always appreciate their participation.
On a sad note, I just learned that my youth leader,who was a vital part of my growing-up years, passed away this weekend. She was living in Sebring, Florida. Peggy Hudson Shaleen will be missed by her family and others greatly. Our prayers are with them.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please check the September 8th blog to click on the Link.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view and download the article. It is entitled: "Finding Your Leadership Style".
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download this weeks article: "Can Christians Become too Heavenly Minded?"
YOU CAN KNOW GOD'S WILL: In I Peter 3:14, we read God's command that we are to have no fear of persecutors. This is God's will for us. One needs to understand that those who persecute can only hurt our bodies, not our spirit. If we pay the ultimate price for our faith, we will only be ushered into the presence of the Lord sooner rather than later. The apostle Paul saw this as a WIN situation. So should we. Always remember that "great" is our reward in Heaven.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Everyone dies, but not everyone fully lives. Too many people are having a "near-life experience"." Author Unknown.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
Remember to serve your Lord this week with all of your might. He deserves our best efforts.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Monday, September 14, 2009
September 14... Training Materials
Greetings to you all on this beautiful September day. The "summer" weather we have had the last few days has been tremendous. I look forward to more!
PERSONAL NOTE: We, at First Baptist, had a wonderful day Sunday (13th of September) with Greg Kelley of World Mission out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. I rejoice over the check we were able to give toward "the Treasure" for evangelization efforts in the foreign fields. We gave the missions trip money from about a year ago (South Africa trip that due to unrest did not materialize). It amounted to slightly over $4,100.00. This allowed us to purchase and send about 100 "Treasures" (electronic audio devices) to people groups that are oral languages only people. These devices will be shared in small groups (12 or so) where the listeners hear the Bible in their own language. PRAISE THE LORD FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION! This is evangelism, pure and simple. The money could not be better spent. Many people will come to Christ as a direct result of our participation.
I want to especially thank Greg Kelley for coming and sharing with us this very exciting opportunity for outreach. We look forward to an ongoing relationship with World Mission.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on the September 8th blog LINK to download the audio.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article entitled: "Finding and Keeping Happy Volunteers."
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to see and download the article: "After I lead people to Christ, should I offer them immediate assurance?"
YOU CAN KNOW GOD"S WILL: In I Peter 3:9 we have the statement that we, as believers, are to BLESS OTHERS. This is God's will for each of us... we should bless others, not curse others. Try it this week.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "When one door closes, another opens. But we often look so regretfully upon the closed door that we don't see the one that has opened for us." Alexander Graham Bell
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view the devotional.
Be of good courage this week as we serve the Risen Savior.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: We, at First Baptist, had a wonderful day Sunday (13th of September) with Greg Kelley of World Mission out of Grand Rapids, Michigan. I rejoice over the check we were able to give toward "the Treasure" for evangelization efforts in the foreign fields. We gave the missions trip money from about a year ago (South Africa trip that due to unrest did not materialize). It amounted to slightly over $4,100.00. This allowed us to purchase and send about 100 "Treasures" (electronic audio devices) to people groups that are oral languages only people. These devices will be shared in small groups (12 or so) where the listeners hear the Bible in their own language. PRAISE THE LORD FOR YOUR PARTICIPATION! This is evangelism, pure and simple. The money could not be better spent. Many people will come to Christ as a direct result of our participation.
I want to especially thank Greg Kelley for coming and sharing with us this very exciting opportunity for outreach. We look forward to an ongoing relationship with World Mission.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on the September 8th blog LINK to download the audio.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article entitled: "Finding and Keeping Happy Volunteers."
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to see and download the article: "After I lead people to Christ, should I offer them immediate assurance?"
YOU CAN KNOW GOD"S WILL: In I Peter 3:9 we have the statement that we, as believers, are to BLESS OTHERS. This is God's will for each of us... we should bless others, not curse others. Try it this week.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "When one door closes, another opens. But we often look so regretfully upon the closed door that we don't see the one that has opened for us." Alexander Graham Bell
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view the devotional.
Be of good courage this week as we serve the Risen Savior.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
September 8... Training Materials
Greetings to all of you on this September morn. WOW!!! Where has the summer gone? It is now time for all kids to head back to school for another season of study. I am pretty sure that all of the kids (well, OK... some of the kids) are ready to get back to the routine.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who was involved in the working of Sunday's worship service. The message spoke to many people... which is what we want God's Word to do. Thanks to our men who assisted in the Communion fellowship... and to the ladies who prepared it. Thanks also to our platform musicians and sound people for your ongoing service.
A special thanks to Elizabeth Warner for the very nice offertory. Great job, Elizabeth. I look forward to your next special.
REMINDER: Sunday, September 13th, Greg Kelley will be with us from World Mission (Grand Rapids). He will be speaking to us on the "Abraham Project" and we will be making a special presentation to him. This is going to be a great fall kickoff Sunday!
Don't forget, on Sunday, September 27th, we will have a Fall Music Concert with Souls Harbor... a trio from Adrian, Michigan. We look forward to their participation. The concert is scheduled for 4 PM. here at First Baptist. We will take a freewill offering for them to help offset their expenses and assist their ministry in the future.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on this LINK to download and listen to the audio: Character - Pt. 1
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: Evangelism for the Ordinary Church.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Is All Scripture Inspired by God? Please click on this LINK to read and download the article.
BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Please take the opportunity to check on the book by Renald Showers entitled: Maranatha Our Lord, Come. It is subtitled with: A Definitive Study of the Rapture of the Church. I know that you will find it helpful... especially the Jewish marriage analogy, starting on page 164. Check it out.
YOU CAN KNOW GOD'S WILL: God's will is expressed clearly through scriptures to us. In I Peter chapter 3 and verse 9, the Lord tells us that it is His will that we do not return reviling for reviling. It means don't slander or speak evil of someone who may have done exactly that to you. Think about that... this is God's will for you.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: " Life is a grindstone. But whether it grinds us down or polishes us up depends on us." L. Thomas Holdcraft
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view the devotional for today.
My desire for you is that you have a great week of service for the Lord.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who was involved in the working of Sunday's worship service. The message spoke to many people... which is what we want God's Word to do. Thanks to our men who assisted in the Communion fellowship... and to the ladies who prepared it. Thanks also to our platform musicians and sound people for your ongoing service.
A special thanks to Elizabeth Warner for the very nice offertory. Great job, Elizabeth. I look forward to your next special.
REMINDER: Sunday, September 13th, Greg Kelley will be with us from World Mission (Grand Rapids). He will be speaking to us on the "Abraham Project" and we will be making a special presentation to him. This is going to be a great fall kickoff Sunday!
Don't forget, on Sunday, September 27th, we will have a Fall Music Concert with Souls Harbor... a trio from Adrian, Michigan. We look forward to their participation. The concert is scheduled for 4 PM. here at First Baptist. We will take a freewill offering for them to help offset their expenses and assist their ministry in the future.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on this LINK to download and listen to the audio: Character - Pt. 1
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: Evangelism for the Ordinary Church.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Is All Scripture Inspired by God? Please click on this LINK to read and download the article.
BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Please take the opportunity to check on the book by Renald Showers entitled: Maranatha Our Lord, Come. It is subtitled with: A Definitive Study of the Rapture of the Church. I know that you will find it helpful... especially the Jewish marriage analogy, starting on page 164. Check it out.
YOU CAN KNOW GOD'S WILL: God's will is expressed clearly through scriptures to us. In I Peter chapter 3 and verse 9, the Lord tells us that it is His will that we do not return reviling for reviling. It means don't slander or speak evil of someone who may have done exactly that to you. Think about that... this is God's will for you.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: " Life is a grindstone. But whether it grinds us down or polishes us up depends on us." L. Thomas Holdcraft
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view the devotional for today.
My desire for you is that you have a great week of service for the Lord.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
Monday, August 31, 2009
August 31... Training Materials
Greetings to you all on this cool last of August day. It is hard to believe that summer has gone by so fast. I know that all of the children are excited about heading back to school (well, maybe not all of them).I met with the Word of Life leaders the other day and received their schedules for the coming school year. WOW!!! It looks like an exciting year.
PERSONAL NOTE: Our Sunday service went well, but we were missing a musician on the platform. Rick Cunningham has resigned, as of August 24, 2009. I am saddened by this but I also know that God will provide. We ask for every one's help as we regroup in the days ahead. We will miss his music, but the Church must pick up the slack and move forward.
A special thanks to Dee Wilson for singing during the worship service. Great song... great job...nice ministry. Thanks, Dee.
I have a reminder to all of you concerning Sunday, September 13th, 2009. On this day Greg Kelly from World Mission will be with us for two reasons. He will tell us about World Mission and specifically the ABRAHAM PROJECT and our participation with two people groups by offering THE TREASURE so that they can hear the Word of God in their own language. You will not want to miss this Sunday. We will make a special presentation to Greg at this time.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please check the August 3 blog for the link.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: The article for this week is entitled: "Growing Church Leaders". You can read and download it at this LINK.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to download the article: I Want To Know God's Word Better..."
YOU CAN KNOW GOD'S WILL: According to First Peter 3:9, The command that is given (which is God's will) is: "Do not return evil for evil". We must all remember and practice this. It is difficult but it is necessary in our daily lives.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "There are only two options regarding commitment; you're either in or you're out. There's no such thing as life in-between". Pat Riley
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the devotional.
I pray that your week will be profitable both to you and your Lord.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: Our Sunday service went well, but we were missing a musician on the platform. Rick Cunningham has resigned, as of August 24, 2009. I am saddened by this but I also know that God will provide. We ask for every one's help as we regroup in the days ahead. We will miss his music, but the Church must pick up the slack and move forward.
A special thanks to Dee Wilson for singing during the worship service. Great song... great job...nice ministry. Thanks, Dee.
I have a reminder to all of you concerning Sunday, September 13th, 2009. On this day Greg Kelly from World Mission will be with us for two reasons. He will tell us about World Mission and specifically the ABRAHAM PROJECT and our participation with two people groups by offering THE TREASURE so that they can hear the Word of God in their own language. You will not want to miss this Sunday. We will make a special presentation to Greg at this time.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please check the August 3 blog for the link.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: The article for this week is entitled: "Growing Church Leaders". You can read and download it at this LINK.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to download the article: I Want To Know God's Word Better..."
YOU CAN KNOW GOD'S WILL: According to First Peter 3:9, The command that is given (which is God's will) is: "Do not return evil for evil". We must all remember and practice this. It is difficult but it is necessary in our daily lives.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "There are only two options regarding commitment; you're either in or you're out. There's no such thing as life in-between". Pat Riley
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the devotional.
I pray that your week will be profitable both to you and your Lord.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Monday, August 24, 2009
August 24... Training Materials
Greetings to you all on this nice August 24th Monday. I trust that your week will be very profitable to you and your work.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to start off by saying how appreciative I was for the services we shared together yesterday (Sunday). I thank musician Paul Clark (friend of Terry Garfield), for blessing us with his piano and voice ministry during the worship hour. Paul, it set the mood for us. Thanks Paul!
Next I want to thank REJOICE for the tremendous ministry that they shared with us at the 4 o'clock hour. Their entire program was a real blessing to everyone in the room. All I can say about REJOICE is, WOW!!! If you missed them, you really missed it! Thank you REJOICE, for coming and sharing your talent with us. I hope they will come back again.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please check on the August 3 blog for the link.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to download the article: "Group Effort".
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK to download the article entitled: "How can we determine what doctrines are essential and what they are?"
YOU CAN KNOW GOD"S WILL: According to I Peter 3: 8, it is God's will that we have unity of spirit, sympathy, brotherly love, tenderheartedness and a humble mind. Please think these through and see where you are in relation to them.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "People of mediocre ability sometimes achieve outstanding success because they don't know when to quit. Most men succeed because they are determined to." George E. Allen
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK to read or download the devotional.
I pray that you will serve the Lord as a faithful servant this week.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to start off by saying how appreciative I was for the services we shared together yesterday (Sunday). I thank musician Paul Clark (friend of Terry Garfield), for blessing us with his piano and voice ministry during the worship hour. Paul, it set the mood for us. Thanks Paul!
Next I want to thank REJOICE for the tremendous ministry that they shared with us at the 4 o'clock hour. Their entire program was a real blessing to everyone in the room. All I can say about REJOICE is, WOW!!! If you missed them, you really missed it! Thank you REJOICE, for coming and sharing your talent with us. I hope they will come back again.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please check on the August 3 blog for the link.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to download the article: "Group Effort".
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK to download the article entitled: "How can we determine what doctrines are essential and what they are?"
YOU CAN KNOW GOD"S WILL: According to I Peter 3: 8, it is God's will that we have unity of spirit, sympathy, brotherly love, tenderheartedness and a humble mind. Please think these through and see where you are in relation to them.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "People of mediocre ability sometimes achieve outstanding success because they don't know when to quit. Most men succeed because they are determined to." George E. Allen
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK to read or download the devotional.
I pray that you will serve the Lord as a faithful servant this week.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Monday, August 17, 2009
August 17... Training Materials
Greetings on this warm and muggy August day. I trust that you will have a great week of service.
PERSONAL NOTE: I enjoyed yesterday's service. I especially enjoyed Bud Myer's special song selection. Great job Bud! Don't forget to join us for the 4 PM. concert on the 23rd with REJOICE! What a great way to end the summer concert series.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please see the August 3 blog to locate the link.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to download the article: "Four Principles to Member Retention."
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to download the article: "Why Is It Important For Me To Study The Bible?"
YOU CAN KNOW GOD'S WILL: In First Peter chapter 3 and verse 7, Peter under the inspiration of the Lord declares God's will. His will is that husbands live considerately... exercising understanding with their wives. This is God's will for you.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: " It is the heart that makes a man rich. He is rich according to what he is, not according to what he has." Henry Ward Beecher
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK to see the devotional.
I trust that you will have a productive week for your Lord.
In His Majesties' service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: I enjoyed yesterday's service. I especially enjoyed Bud Myer's special song selection. Great job Bud! Don't forget to join us for the 4 PM. concert on the 23rd with REJOICE! What a great way to end the summer concert series.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please see the August 3 blog to locate the link.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to download the article: "Four Principles to Member Retention."
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to download the article: "Why Is It Important For Me To Study The Bible?"
YOU CAN KNOW GOD'S WILL: In First Peter chapter 3 and verse 7, Peter under the inspiration of the Lord declares God's will. His will is that husbands live considerately... exercising understanding with their wives. This is God's will for you.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: " It is the heart that makes a man rich. He is rich according to what he is, not according to what he has." Henry Ward Beecher
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK to see the devotional.
I trust that you will have a productive week for your Lord.
In His Majesties' service, Pastor Darrell
Monday, August 10, 2009
August 10... Training Materials
Greetings to you all on this sunny and muggy Monday morning.
PERSONAL NOTE: I wanted to take this time to mention yesterdays' worship service. First, let me thank my wife, Jan for the beautiful song that she shared with us. Great job, Jan! Next, allow me to thank all of the ladies who participated in the impromptu choral group during the service. I loved it!... and so did most everyone else. Thanks ladies... a job well done.
Here are a couple of web locations that you may want to check out:
www.act111.org ... this is a site where you can go to receive four training sessions on evangelism. It's all about evangelism. Be sure to check it out. I will add this link to our Bonus Training Links to the right.
www.biblicalparenting.org ... This site is a treasure trove of things to help parents train their children from a biblical point of view. They have books and CDs that can be purchased that will give you the tools to assist in child rearing... good prices... actual HOW TO stuff! If you are a parent or grand parent you need to check his out! I will add this to our Bonus Training Links also.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on the link in the August 3 blog: "Courage and Risk-Taking."
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "Five Ways To Welcome Guests" .
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK to download: "When Were The Bible Books Written".
YOU CAN KNOW GOD'S WILL: In I Peter chapter three, verse 1, The Apostle under the direction of the Holy Spirit has written that wives are to submit to their husbands. Please take time to read the passage in order to see the statement in context. It does not mean be a doormat... it means understand God's way of leadership. By doing God's will I know that God will be pleased.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "What worries you masters you." Haddon W. Robinson
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK to see the devotional.
I trust that you will have a great week serving the Lord. Let us strive to be good stewards where the Lord has placed us.
In His Majesties' service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: I wanted to take this time to mention yesterdays' worship service. First, let me thank my wife, Jan for the beautiful song that she shared with us. Great job, Jan! Next, allow me to thank all of the ladies who participated in the impromptu choral group during the service. I loved it!... and so did most everyone else. Thanks ladies... a job well done.
Here are a couple of web locations that you may want to check out:
www.act111.org ... this is a site where you can go to receive four training sessions on evangelism. It's all about evangelism. Be sure to check it out. I will add this link to our Bonus Training Links to the right.
www.biblicalparenting.org ... This site is a treasure trove of things to help parents train their children from a biblical point of view. They have books and CDs that can be purchased that will give you the tools to assist in child rearing... good prices... actual HOW TO stuff! If you are a parent or grand parent you need to check his out! I will add this to our Bonus Training Links also.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on the link in the August 3 blog: "Courage and Risk-Taking."
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "Five Ways To Welcome Guests" .
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK to download: "When Were The Bible Books Written".
YOU CAN KNOW GOD'S WILL: In I Peter chapter three, verse 1, The Apostle under the direction of the Holy Spirit has written that wives are to submit to their husbands. Please take time to read the passage in order to see the statement in context. It does not mean be a doormat... it means understand God's way of leadership. By doing God's will I know that God will be pleased.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "What worries you masters you." Haddon W. Robinson
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK to see the devotional.
I trust that you will have a great week serving the Lord. Let us strive to be good stewards where the Lord has placed us.
In His Majesties' service, Pastor Darrell
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