December 27, 2010... Training Materials

Welcome and greetings on this cold wintry second day after Christmas. I hope that you had a wonderful Christmas experience. I know that we did at the Foltz's.

PERSONAL NOTE: I would like to start off with a big "Thanks" to all who helped with anything to do with the Christmas holiday celebrations. It was great! Thank you, Rich Brotemarkle for the special music Sunday.

I also want to thank Jan and Angela Foltz for their help at the Christmas Eve. service. Due to the illness of one participant, Jan had to fill in plus sing. It started to look like The Von Foltz family singers. We did not intend that but... Oh well.

Christmas at the Foltz household went very well. It was good to have Angie and Jan's mom, Bea, with us for all of the Christmas events. We all opened presents on Christmas eve. It took quite a while. I just thought that you should know... Jan did quite well, thank you!

As many of you are aware, my deceased dog Shelby, is rumored once again, to have provided me with two gifts this year... a watch and a belt. It is amazing how that happens. Beautiful watch Shelb!

MONTHLY AUDIO: Please view the Dec. 6 blog in order to get the link to the audio.

FEATURED LEADERSHIP TRAINING 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 the article: Be Anxious For Nothing.

YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In Ephesians, chapter 6 and verse 4 it says, referring to children: "...bring them up in the training and instruction of the Lord." [NIV]. The message was given to fathers so that they would know how to train their children... not exasperate them. The methods used to train children should be biblical. They should be good sound tools. The scripture offers much advice to fathers... especially in the Book of Proverbs. Where are you going to get the Lord's instruction other than His Word? Fathers, go to the Book first, then train accordingly. This is the will of God for you.

ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Click on this LINK and read and download the article: A Precedent for the New Year. I believe that you will find it a blessing.

PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: Teaching Your Kids to Appreciate God's Word.

LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Wishing will never be a substitute for prayer." Ed Cole

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

May God bless you as you seek to serve Him during this after Christmas season.

In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.