May 4, 2010... Training Materials

Greetings to all of you on this first full week of May, 2010. I trust that we will all have a great week.

PERSONAL NOTE: As some of you are aware, Jan and I took some time off this last week and went to Florida to enjoy shopping (Jan), palm trees and the ocean. We took a trip to Florida for some vacation time. It was very enjoyable.

I hope that the Church enjoyed having Missionary Mark Alberts and Carriage Town Mission Director, Dallas Gatlin as guest speakers during my absence. It is good to be back at FBC.

SPECIAL NOTE: First, I saw from the bulletin that Elizabeth Warner played her clarinet this past Sunday. Thanks Elizabeth. Next, I received a thank you card from the Gopher Buddies and their associates. I thank you for your concern and love (it was signed by all of the "gophers" and accompanied by the appropriate smiley faced stickers).

MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on this LINK in order to hear and download the audio: "Priorities".

LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article entitled: "The Gift Of Sex." Our view of it should be a biblical one.

BONUS BOOK RECOMMENDATION: This month I want to recommend to you the single volume book, Archaeology & The New Testament by John McRay. It is published by Baker Book House. From the inside flyleaf it says,"Archaeological discoveries can shed a flood of light on the biblical text, and this heavily illustrated resource offers readers the most up-to-date and comprehensive archaeological information related to the New Testament." I know that you will find it a great addition to your library.

BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on the following LINK in order to read and download the article entitled: "The Christian And Anger." I know that you will find it challenging.

YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: God's will for today is revealed in First Peter, chapter 3 and verse 15 where it says, "... Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to give the reason for the hope that you have." The Greek word for reason is apologia, which simply means we need to have a prepared answer (argument) for our faith. Are you prepared? It is the will of God that you be prepared! If we are, God is honored and we are faithful witnesses.

ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: I encourage you to wade through this one. It may be a little advanced, but it will do you good. If you find it too much... that's OK... maybe next time. Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "A Justification Debate Primer."

COMING SOON... featured parenting articles in this spot.

LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "A man is not old until regrets take the place of dreams." John Barrymore

TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to read today's devotional.

May God bless you this week as you work in His fields.

In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell