December 6, 2010... Training Materials

Greetings to everyone on a cloudy, wintry day.

PERSONAL NOTE: I want to take this opportunity to thank Ron and Linda Light for your assistance in the lighting of the second Advent candle yesterday.

I also want to thank our musicians who had to scramble to make some changes at the last minute due to the fact that the projector bulb blew Sunday morning with no time to make a change. Thanks people!

Choir: good job with the selection, "Come and See". I enjoyed it.

I also want to thank all who were involved in the communion preparation and distribution. We appreciate your service.

A sad note is that long time member, Willard Frank passed away early Sunday morning. Our thoughts and prayers go out to June and the family. We will miss him. His funeral will be 11 am. on Wednesday the 8th, at Swartz Funeral Home.

MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to and download the audio by Ken Boa entitled: Quality and Excellence.

LEADERSHIP TRAINING FEATURED ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: Discontent-Content with Enough.

BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: Pay Close Attention.

YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In Luke chapter 12, the author says in verse 15, "...Watch out! Be on your guard against all kinds of greed;...". This statement from Jesus is a prelude to the parable of the Rich Fool. He is not saying that we should not have things. He is saying that each and everyone one us must guard against the abundance of personal possessions to the disregard of our spiritual wealth with God. Focus on the things with eternal ramifications. This is the will of God for you.

ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: Islam in the Modern World.

BOOK RECOMMENDATION: This month I want to recommend a Baker book entitled: Answering Islam by N. Geisler and A Saleeb. It comes in paper back form and would be a good book for you to get on this subject. Ronald Nash says, "The Muslim presence in the United States continues to grow. It is important that we have a clearly written and fairly presented statement of what Muslims believe and how we as Christians may present the claims of Christ to them in a persuasive and loving way." I believe that you will find this book valuable. I know that I have.

PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, 52 Family Devotionals. I believe that there are some good ideas here to assist in family devotions ideas and practices. Take a look and see what you think.

LEADERSHIP QUOTE: " I believe in the sun even if it isn't shining. I believe in love even when I am alone. I believe in God even when He is silent." Unknown.

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

May God strengthen your hands as you strive to work for Him this week.

In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell