PERSONAL NOTE: I want to take the opportunity to thank our missionaries, Christin and Steven Brown for coming and sharing their ministry with us yesterday. I know that we now have a greater understanding of their work in the Mid-East.
Steven's presentation during the Sunday hour was done with a clever approach. Good job Brown family!
- Extra Notes: The Foltz family had some new landscaping done to the front of their house by Adam's Eden (Adam Doyle). He did a great job and Jan was very pleased (very important).
- Don't forget the Annual Children's Costume Party at First Baptist on Oct. 23rd.
- My next appearance on Ask The Pastor is scheduled for Oct. 25, 2010.
- Our next attendance builder Sunday is Oct. 31, 2010. Make sure that you get involved.
- Don't forget election day, Nov. 2, 2010. Get out and vote!
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please see the Oct. 11 blog for this month's audio link.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: Courage.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download part 3 of 9: "Is Christianity Alone Fully True..."
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In the Book of Ephesians and chapter 5, verse 18 it states "Do not get drunk on wine, which leads to debauchery. Instead be filled with the Spirit." [NIV]
This is God's will for you. This one seems like a "no-brainer". This verse is, among other things, contrasting being led off into sin or being led by the Spirit in service to the King. If you are doing one you cannot be doing the other. Our daily roll as a Christian is to be led (filled) by the Holy Spirit. If we are not filled by the Holy Spirit, something or someone else will fill that spot. Who will it be? You will decide every day! Remember, this is the will of God for you.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: "Recommended Tools For Bible Study". I believe you will find this list helpful.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download part 23 of the 28 part series, No More Jellyfish. This one is entitled, "Where, Parents, Shall Courage Be Found?"
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "If you don't have a dream, how are you going to make a dream come true?" From the movie "South Pacific".
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
I pray that your service to the Lord will be acceptable.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
