Greetings to you all on this Monday morning (even though I did this Sunday afternoon).
PERSONAL NOTE: First, let me thank Rich Brotemarkle for the very nice song during the Sunday am. service. Very nice ministry, Rich.
I want to thank Curtis Burkhardt and his crew for all of the food we shared at the Rally Day Luncheon. Thanks everyone!... job well done. I also want to thank Jessica for helping with the fellowship prayer.
Don't forget that I will be starting a new Bible study series on the first Wednesday in September. I invite all of you to join me for the study in the Book of Revelation. Bring your Bible... it will be our text.
The Church choir will resume practices on Wednesday, September 8 at 7:35 pm. in the sanctuary. If you want to be a part of it, see Rich.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please see the August 2, 2010 blog in order to get the link to use in order to read listen and download the August audio.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: Ambition.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: Concluding Considerations Regarding Dispensational Theology... part 6 in this 6 part dispensational series.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: Take your Bible and turn to Matthew 6 and verse 5 where we see that the text says, " when you pray, do not be like the hypocrites...". God's will is that when we pray to Him, it is to be done in reverence and sincerity, not to just be sen and heard by other people. It isn't a show! It is done in sincerity to God, not for or to men. Guard against hypocrisy in this area... after all, it is God's will!
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: The Holy Spirit.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download part 17 in the No More Jellyfish series: The Truth About Bullies and Victims.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Helen Keller was once asked if there was anything worse than losing one's sight. She responded, "Yes, losing one's vision."
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May your service to the Lord be a sweet smelling sacrifice to Him.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Sunday, August 29, 2010
Monday, August 23, 2010
August 23, 2010... Training Materials
Greetings to each of you on this somewhat overcast morning in Grand Blanc. I trust that your day goes well.
PERSONAL NOTE: I thought that the service yesterday was very helpful to us as we start this new week. The message spoke to me as I hope that it spoke to you. I am always grateful to all of our people who make the day go right. Thank you, musicians and thank you, Brenda VonLinsowe for your special in song. We appreciate it.
Please remember me in prayer as I officiate at the funeral of Nadine Beckley today. Nadine was a longtime member here at First and she will be missed. Continue to remember the family in your prayers... especially Denver.
REMINDER: Next Sunday is our Church Rally Day. We want you to make sure that you attend... and make a decision to invite a guest or two. This should be a great day together. Right after the Sunday School hour, we will have a great pot-luck lunch together and at 4 pm. we will have HEAVEN'S CALL with us for a concert in the auditorium. We will receive a love offering for the group. Make plans now to attend!
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please see the August 2, 2010 blog for the link to the audio.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: Vision.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: The Seventh Dispensation. There is only one article left in the dispensation series. I hope that they have been helpful.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: If you turn in your Bible to First Peter, chapter five and verse eight, you will observe it say that it is God's will that we be self-controlled and alert. The purpose for the instruction is that Satan prowls around seeking to destroy lives. He is most effective when we are not paying attention. He looks for the openings that we give him. We must be on guard against the wiles of the Devil. This is sound advice!
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: Hope In The Old Testament.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download part 16 in the No More Jellyfish series: Showing Our Kids The Whole Spectrum of Virtue.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "I never see failure as failure, but only as a learning experience." Tom Hopkins
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May the Lord bless you in your daily service to Him.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: I thought that the service yesterday was very helpful to us as we start this new week. The message spoke to me as I hope that it spoke to you. I am always grateful to all of our people who make the day go right. Thank you, musicians and thank you, Brenda VonLinsowe for your special in song. We appreciate it.
Please remember me in prayer as I officiate at the funeral of Nadine Beckley today. Nadine was a longtime member here at First and she will be missed. Continue to remember the family in your prayers... especially Denver.
REMINDER: Next Sunday is our Church Rally Day. We want you to make sure that you attend... and make a decision to invite a guest or two. This should be a great day together. Right after the Sunday School hour, we will have a great pot-luck lunch together and at 4 pm. we will have HEAVEN'S CALL with us for a concert in the auditorium. We will receive a love offering for the group. Make plans now to attend!
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please see the August 2, 2010 blog for the link to the audio.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: Vision.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: The Seventh Dispensation. There is only one article left in the dispensation series. I hope that they have been helpful.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: If you turn in your Bible to First Peter, chapter five and verse eight, you will observe it say that it is God's will that we be self-controlled and alert. The purpose for the instruction is that Satan prowls around seeking to destroy lives. He is most effective when we are not paying attention. He looks for the openings that we give him. We must be on guard against the wiles of the Devil. This is sound advice!
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: Hope In The Old Testament.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download part 16 in the No More Jellyfish series: Showing Our Kids The Whole Spectrum of Virtue.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "I never see failure as failure, but only as a learning experience." Tom Hopkins
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May the Lord bless you in your daily service to Him.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Monday, August 16, 2010
August 16, 2010... Training Materials
Greetings on this very pleasant Monday morning.
PERSONAL NOTE: I felt that testerday's worship service was just what many people neede to hear and participate in. Several people mentioned that the message gave them just what they needed to hear. That is wonderful!
I want to thank Jan Foltz for the message in song that she gave us. Great message and execution. Thanks, Jan.
REMINDER: Plan now to attend and invite some friends and guests to the August 29, 2010 concert with HEAVEN'S CALL. This is a wonderful opportunity to exercise our evangelistic muscles and practice going forth and making disciples! Take advantage of the event. This is the last concert of the summer (boy, it has gone by fast).
Please read the half-page insert that was in the bulletin concerning Fall Outreach Sundays. I have designated four Sundays as special attendance booster days. I want everyone to get behind these "push" Sundays. Let's shoot for morning worship attendance figures of 120 for August 29; 130 for September 26; 140 for October 31; 150 for November 21. These are figures that are realistic and yet will challenge us. We as leaders must get behind this if we want to boost our attendance. Take up the challenge! We want the summer slump to be past history!
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please se the August 2 blog for the link.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: Lordship of Christ.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: The Sixth Dispensation. This is the fifth article in this series of seven lessons.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: The will of God is clearly given in Hebrews chapter 13 and verse 5, where scipture says that we are to be content with what we have. If you read the context carefully, you will noice that the direct subject involved money... the love of money. We can be content because God will never leave us or forsake us. As a result, we can be confident in this life because we know Who we serve and where we are going!
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: So You Think You Want To Be A Speaker. Even if you don't think you want to be a speaker, you can gain much from this article. Check it out!
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download part 15 in the No More Jellyfish Series. It is entitled: Christian Self Defense. You will find it interesting... even challenging. See what you think.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Before everything else, getting ready is the secret of success." Henry Ford
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
I pray that you will be a choice instrument in God's tool kit.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: I felt that testerday's worship service was just what many people neede to hear and participate in. Several people mentioned that the message gave them just what they needed to hear. That is wonderful!
I want to thank Jan Foltz for the message in song that she gave us. Great message and execution. Thanks, Jan.
REMINDER: Plan now to attend and invite some friends and guests to the August 29, 2010 concert with HEAVEN'S CALL. This is a wonderful opportunity to exercise our evangelistic muscles and practice going forth and making disciples! Take advantage of the event. This is the last concert of the summer (boy, it has gone by fast).
Please read the half-page insert that was in the bulletin concerning Fall Outreach Sundays. I have designated four Sundays as special attendance booster days. I want everyone to get behind these "push" Sundays. Let's shoot for morning worship attendance figures of 120 for August 29; 130 for September 26; 140 for October 31; 150 for November 21. These are figures that are realistic and yet will challenge us. We as leaders must get behind this if we want to boost our attendance. Take up the challenge! We want the summer slump to be past history!
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please se the August 2 blog for the link.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: Lordship of Christ.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: The Sixth Dispensation. This is the fifth article in this series of seven lessons.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: The will of God is clearly given in Hebrews chapter 13 and verse 5, where scipture says that we are to be content with what we have. If you read the context carefully, you will noice that the direct subject involved money... the love of money. We can be content because God will never leave us or forsake us. As a result, we can be confident in this life because we know Who we serve and where we are going!
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: So You Think You Want To Be A Speaker. Even if you don't think you want to be a speaker, you can gain much from this article. Check it out!
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download part 15 in the No More Jellyfish Series. It is entitled: Christian Self Defense. You will find it interesting... even challenging. See what you think.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Before everything else, getting ready is the secret of success." Henry Ford
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
I pray that you will be a choice instrument in God's tool kit.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Monday, August 9, 2010
August 9, 2010... Training Materials
Greetings on this hazy, and soon to be hot, Monday morning!
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank Bobby Francis from Word of Life for coming and speaking yesterday, here at FBC. His challenge on discipleship was important to hear. He also met with our youth leaders for some training. I also want to thank Sue Warner for singing for us. Thanks, Sue... fine job.
Please remember to pray and work on our "Fall Outreach Sundays" which was on the yellow insert in the bulletin. Aug. 29... Sep. 26... Oct. 31... and Nov. 21 are the Sundays that we have designated as attendance booster Sundays! Make sure that you are a part of the excitement!
Plan now for Rally Sunday on August 29. There will be lots going on including the 4 pm. concert with "Heaven's Call". You won't want to miss this mixed musical group. A love offering will be received at the concert for the group. Plan now!
Remember me in prayer today as I will be on the panel of "Ask The Pastor". It is on channel 49 locally and channel 10 on cable. The time is 2 pm.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please find the link on the August 2, 2010 blog. Click on it and download the audio if you have not already done so.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: Building Leaders.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "The 4th and 5th Dispensations." This is the fourth article in the dispensation series.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In Second Timothy 2 and verse 24, Paul speaks to the young minister about the need to be ready and able to teach. The text would seem to indicate that the teaching might take place under situations that were not so pleasant. Although the lesson is specifically designed for ministers... there might be a broad application to Bible teachers in general... be ready and able to teach. This is the will of God.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: An Exegetical Commentary of John 12. This training session is going to require you to put your thinking cap on. In spite of the references to Greek words, I think that there is much you can gain from it. Get what you can and don't worry about the rest!
PARENTING HOPE: This is part 14 from the No More Jellyfish series. Please click on this LINK in order to read and download: Worm Theology.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "The difference between greatness and mediocrity is often how an individual views a mistake. " Nelson Boswell
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May the Lord bless and honor your service.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank Bobby Francis from Word of Life for coming and speaking yesterday, here at FBC. His challenge on discipleship was important to hear. He also met with our youth leaders for some training. I also want to thank Sue Warner for singing for us. Thanks, Sue... fine job.
Please remember to pray and work on our "Fall Outreach Sundays" which was on the yellow insert in the bulletin. Aug. 29... Sep. 26... Oct. 31... and Nov. 21 are the Sundays that we have designated as attendance booster Sundays! Make sure that you are a part of the excitement!
Plan now for Rally Sunday on August 29. There will be lots going on including the 4 pm. concert with "Heaven's Call". You won't want to miss this mixed musical group. A love offering will be received at the concert for the group. Plan now!
Remember me in prayer today as I will be on the panel of "Ask The Pastor". It is on channel 49 locally and channel 10 on cable. The time is 2 pm.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please find the link on the August 2, 2010 blog. Click on it and download the audio if you have not already done so.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: Building Leaders.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "The 4th and 5th Dispensations." This is the fourth article in the dispensation series.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In Second Timothy 2 and verse 24, Paul speaks to the young minister about the need to be ready and able to teach. The text would seem to indicate that the teaching might take place under situations that were not so pleasant. Although the lesson is specifically designed for ministers... there might be a broad application to Bible teachers in general... be ready and able to teach. This is the will of God.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: An Exegetical Commentary of John 12. This training session is going to require you to put your thinking cap on. In spite of the references to Greek words, I think that there is much you can gain from it. Get what you can and don't worry about the rest!
PARENTING HOPE: This is part 14 from the No More Jellyfish series. Please click on this LINK in order to read and download: Worm Theology.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "The difference between greatness and mediocrity is often how an individual views a mistake. " Nelson Boswell
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May the Lord bless and honor your service.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Monday, August 2, 2010
August 2, 2010... Training Materials
I bid you greetings on this second day of August, 2010. My question is, where has all of the summer gone? This summer for me is flying by quickly. I found myself yesterday, talking to kids about getting ready for school this fall. WOW!
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who made yesterday's service what it was. I want to thank the ladies who prepared the communion items and the men who served communion to the Church family. Special musical thanks to Jan Foltz and Dee Wilson for the lovely duet that they blessed us with. Well done ladies.
NOTE: Plan now to invite some friends to attend the August 29 concert here at the Church at 4 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your faith with others through the medium of song. The whole purpose of holding these concerts is to give our people the tools to share their Church and faith with others. Please... take advantage of this "open door". You and your guests will be blessed.
EXTRA NOTE: Please note the new additions to the right under the Bonus Training Links (the top three).
REMEMBER: This coming Saturday is our scheduled CHURCH WORKDAY... starting at 8 am.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on this LINK to find the audio: Self-Discipline and Values - part 2 of 2. This is part of the Leadership Development Series. Once you locate it you can listen to it on site or download and save it.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "God's Presence".
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "The Third Dispensation". This is part four of an eight article series.
BONUS BOOK RECOMMENDATION: This month I want to recommend the book: Talk Thru The Bible, by Bruce Wilkinson and Kenneth Boa (published by Thomas Nelson Publishing). It functions as a survey of the Bible and a handbook. One of the things that I found most helpful was all of the teaching outlines from each Book of the Bible. It contains helpful charts, diagrams, and maps. It includes the overview items that would be of interest to you. If you are a Sunday School teacher, once again, the outlines are really well done.
I have found this book to be a great tool in the ministry. I hope that you will too.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In the Book of Second Timothy, chapter 2 and verse 24, the statement is made that it is God's will that we should be gentle to all men... this means we should be kind to everyone, not quarrelsome. Our expression should be one of love... not one of combat. Our goal is that those around us see the truth and come to repentance. Make sure that you are not a stumbling block to the ones you come in contact with.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: The Necessity of the Incarnation... pt. 2 of 2.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download part 13 from the No More Jellyfish series. This part is called: The Dangers of A "Nice" Christian Upbringing... interesting approach.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "The person interested in success has to learn to view failure as a healthy, inevitable part of the process of getting to the top." Dr. Joyce Brothers.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to read today's devotional.
May the God of Israel bless you much during this week of service.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who made yesterday's service what it was. I want to thank the ladies who prepared the communion items and the men who served communion to the Church family. Special musical thanks to Jan Foltz and Dee Wilson for the lovely duet that they blessed us with. Well done ladies.
NOTE: Plan now to invite some friends to attend the August 29 concert here at the Church at 4 pm. This is a wonderful opportunity to share your faith with others through the medium of song. The whole purpose of holding these concerts is to give our people the tools to share their Church and faith with others. Please... take advantage of this "open door". You and your guests will be blessed.
EXTRA NOTE: Please note the new additions to the right under the Bonus Training Links (the top three).
REMEMBER: This coming Saturday is our scheduled CHURCH WORKDAY... starting at 8 am.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on this LINK to find the audio: Self-Discipline and Values - part 2 of 2. This is part of the Leadership Development Series. Once you locate it you can listen to it on site or download and save it.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "God's Presence".
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "The Third Dispensation". This is part four of an eight article series.
BONUS BOOK RECOMMENDATION: This month I want to recommend the book: Talk Thru The Bible, by Bruce Wilkinson and Kenneth Boa (published by Thomas Nelson Publishing). It functions as a survey of the Bible and a handbook. One of the things that I found most helpful was all of the teaching outlines from each Book of the Bible. It contains helpful charts, diagrams, and maps. It includes the overview items that would be of interest to you. If you are a Sunday School teacher, once again, the outlines are really well done.
I have found this book to be a great tool in the ministry. I hope that you will too.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In the Book of Second Timothy, chapter 2 and verse 24, the statement is made that it is God's will that we should be gentle to all men... this means we should be kind to everyone, not quarrelsome. Our expression should be one of love... not one of combat. Our goal is that those around us see the truth and come to repentance. Make sure that you are not a stumbling block to the ones you come in contact with.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: The Necessity of the Incarnation... pt. 2 of 2.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download part 13 from the No More Jellyfish series. This part is called: The Dangers of A "Nice" Christian Upbringing... interesting approach.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "The person interested in success has to learn to view failure as a healthy, inevitable part of the process of getting to the top." Dr. Joyce Brothers.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to read today's devotional.
May the God of Israel bless you much during this week of service.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
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