October 11, 2010... Training Materials

Greetings to each of you on this lovely Fall day.

NOTE: In case you did not notice, last weeks' blog was skipped because I was on vacation. We celebrated our 43rd wedding anniversary near Petosky, Mi. We had great weather and an enjoyable time.

PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who was involved in the WOL FASCAR event on October 2, 2010. I saw a lot of people, both young and old having a great time. I congratulate all participants. A job well done! I also congratulate those who won in their categories.

Special thanks to our WOL missionaries who ran the event and to Barb and Bill Swift who supervise it's operations.

REMEMBER: Our annual children's costume party, "Shine the Light of Jesus" will be on Saturday, October 23, 2010 from 6 pm. to 7:30 pm. This event is for children through grade six. It will be a great time for the kids!

MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on this LINK in order to hear and download this month's audio: "Rewards".

LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "Plugging Away".

BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article... Part 2 of 9... "Is Christianity Alone Fully True and Is Jesus Christ Really The Only Way To God?"

BOOK RECOMMENDATION: This month I have chosen to recommend Dr. Charles Ryrie's book, Basic Theology. My edition was published by Victor Books in 1986. I am sure that you can locate a newer edition. Dr. Ryrie has been a staple of knowledge among conservative Evangelicals for many years. He has been a theology professor for a long time and I have appreciated his works through the years. You will find this single volume a great tool... especially if you are a teacher. It is concise and to the point... no fluff here! It is well worth your purchase.

YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: Today's passage is found in Second Corinthians, chapter 6 and verses 14-18. The statement we are concerned with here is this: "Do not be yoked together with unbelievers." This declaration by the Holy Spirit is a wide ranging one. I can think of a couple of areas that the author had in mind. First, he probably was hinting at their relationships with false teachers and their false teachings. Secondly, it directly applies to dating and marriage situations. Third, it could also apply to business relationships. The yoke was made of wood and it was used to bind two animals together as they worked pulling a plow, wagon, etc. Read the passage from verse 11 through chapter 7 and verse 4. You will get a better idea of what is being said. This is the will of God for you!

ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "Four Killer Questions". This article will impress upon you the need to think and ask challenging, probing questions.

PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download part 22 of the 28 part series: No More Jellyfish. This one is entitled: "Turn Your Cheek." Read this with an open heart and maybe you will spot something of interest... or find an answer.

LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "He who sees a need and waits to be asked for help is as unkind as if he had refused it." Dante

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

May God bless your efforts to serve Him this week.

In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell