Welcome on this Tuesday morning... and a post-Merry Christmas! I hope that you had a very merry Christmas. I know that my family did... plus as a bonus, we enjoyed the presence of Dallas (Angie's dog).
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who was involved in the planning and execution of all of the parts that made this past Christmas Sunday such a great worship service. I also appreciated my daughter, Angela Foltz, for coming and sharing her voice with us. What a great day it was.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Ideal to Live Out.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please see the December 5, 2011 blog for this month's link.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, The New Barbarians: Training Children to Kill. I believe that you will find this an interesting article.
HELPING KIDS: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, I Need Help Now... Check this out for yourself or offer it to a friend in need.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In Ephesians 4 and verse 26 it says,"... Do not let the sun go down while you are still angry,". Obviously the context is all about anger and how to deal with it. We need to make sure that we do not harbor anger in our hearts. Don't wait to take action... take action today for today's anger. Forgive now not later... because later may not come. We need to demonstrate love not hate. This is God's will for you.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, The Wise Servant.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to or download the audio, A Fight to Save America's Youth. Part 1 of 2.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "No man is justified in doing evil on the grounds of expediency." Theodore Roosevelt.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May your ministry for Christ be filled with blessing.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
December 20, 2011... Training Materials
Greetings on this cool Tuesday morning.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank the Flickinger family for lighting our fourth Advent Candle. Well done! I also want to thank Dee Wilson for singing "Breath of Heaven" to all of us... nicely done. Thanks also to Nikki Brand for sharing the Missions Minute with us. Hey, it was good to see Kattie Sutton home from her duty with the Marines. I also want to thank Bud Myers for giving us the Christmas program that was shared Sunday night and Sue Warner and Susan Johnson for overseeing much of the the operations along with all of the teachers and leaders who helped. Special thanks to all participants, young and old, who had a part in the program. Thanks Dee, Linda and choir for your leadership and thanks Mary Hocken and associates, for setting up all of the treats afterward. It was a really great evening... and "God bless us, everyone" (tiny Tim).
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, Honest Inventory.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, Why Is Grace So Amazing?
MONTHLY AUDIO: See December 5, 2011 blog for the link.
HELPING KIDS: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Blaming, Rationalizing, and Justifying When Corrected.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In Romans 6 and verse 12 it says, "Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires." (NIV). This verse is pretty straight forward. As Christians, we need to understand that we are to be instruments of righteousness, not instruments of unrighteousness. Sin does not have to have control over us. We can choose to say no.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, Learning and Teaching Stewardship.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to hear or download the audio, Teaching Your Kids the Value of Simple Living.
LEADERSHIP QUOTES: "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake." Napoleon Bonaparte
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
I trust that God will bless your day in abundance.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank the Flickinger family for lighting our fourth Advent Candle. Well done! I also want to thank Dee Wilson for singing "Breath of Heaven" to all of us... nicely done. Thanks also to Nikki Brand for sharing the Missions Minute with us. Hey, it was good to see Kattie Sutton home from her duty with the Marines. I also want to thank Bud Myers for giving us the Christmas program that was shared Sunday night and Sue Warner and Susan Johnson for overseeing much of the the operations along with all of the teachers and leaders who helped. Special thanks to all participants, young and old, who had a part in the program. Thanks Dee, Linda and choir for your leadership and thanks Mary Hocken and associates, for setting up all of the treats afterward. It was a really great evening... and "God bless us, everyone" (tiny Tim).
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, Honest Inventory.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, Why Is Grace So Amazing?
MONTHLY AUDIO: See December 5, 2011 blog for the link.
HELPING KIDS: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Blaming, Rationalizing, and Justifying When Corrected.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In Romans 6 and verse 12 it says, "Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body so that you obey its evil desires." (NIV). This verse is pretty straight forward. As Christians, we need to understand that we are to be instruments of righteousness, not instruments of unrighteousness. Sin does not have to have control over us. We can choose to say no.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, Learning and Teaching Stewardship.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to hear or download the audio, Teaching Your Kids the Value of Simple Living.
LEADERSHIP QUOTES: "Never interrupt your enemy when he is making a mistake." Napoleon Bonaparte
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
I trust that God will bless your day in abundance.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
December 13, 2011... Training Materials
Greetings to you on this Tuesday morning. Illness prevented me from setting the blog up on Monday... sorry!
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank Dan and Marti Herman for their part in the Advent Candle lighting this past Sunday. I also thank Susan and the King's Kids for sharing their song with us. Thanks choir for your message in song.
I was not sure that my voice was going to hold out for the service on Sunday... but it did. For that I am grateful. I just hope that this cold leaves quickly and doesn't turn into something worse.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, God's Rolodex.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on the December 5, 2011 blog for the link to this month's audio.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download this week's article,Disciples and Apostles, part 2 of 2.
HELPING KIDS: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Strategies and Resources for Children with ADD and ADHD. I encourage those of you who teach to read this carefully.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In Matt. 6 and verse 3 Jesus says, "But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing." (NIV). This expression was simply Jesus' way of saying that we should not be looking for recognition in our giving to the needy. God will take care of any rewards in this matter.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to view of download the article, A PRECEDENT FOR THE NEW YEAR.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to or download the audio, Is Your Son Addicted to Video Games?" This is a very interesting audio for all parents to hear.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere." Albert Einstein
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
Have a wonderful day of service.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank Dan and Marti Herman for their part in the Advent Candle lighting this past Sunday. I also thank Susan and the King's Kids for sharing their song with us. Thanks choir for your message in song.
I was not sure that my voice was going to hold out for the service on Sunday... but it did. For that I am grateful. I just hope that this cold leaves quickly and doesn't turn into something worse.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, God's Rolodex.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on the December 5, 2011 blog for the link to this month's audio.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download this week's article,Disciples and Apostles, part 2 of 2.
HELPING KIDS: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Strategies and Resources for Children with ADD and ADHD. I encourage those of you who teach to read this carefully.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In Matt. 6 and verse 3 Jesus says, "But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing." (NIV). This expression was simply Jesus' way of saying that we should not be looking for recognition in our giving to the needy. God will take care of any rewards in this matter.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to view of download the article, A PRECEDENT FOR THE NEW YEAR.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to or download the audio, Is Your Son Addicted to Video Games?" This is a very interesting audio for all parents to hear.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere." Albert Einstein
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
Have a wonderful day of service.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
Monday, December 5, 2011
December 5, 2011... Training Materials
Greetings on this rainy December day.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank all of the ladies who were part of the communion preparation. I also wish to thank Jim and Nikki Brand for participating in the second advent candle lighting. If you were there Sunday, you are aware that I will be doing a series of Christmas messages for the month of December. The series will focus upon gifts that God has given us. Don't miss it. The concluding "gift" will be shared on Christmas day.
SPECIAL NOTE: I thought that you might want to know that our Church participation in Operation Christmas Child resulted in the collection center for our area receiving 7,028 shoe box gifts. WOW!!! Thanks for your help. Mark your calendar for December 18, 2011. This will be our Church Christmas program, "Why Christmas?" It will be at 6 pm.... light refreshments to follow.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, God's Golden Parachute.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on this LINK in order to hear or download the audio, Systems Thinking.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Disciples and Apostles, part 1 of 2.
HELPING KIDS: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, Defiance and Resistance.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In I Peter 3: 3 and 4 it says, "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight." [NIV]. Let me make a couple of observations. First, God does not say that we shouldn't look good. The text is contrasting our ideas versus God's ideas. Second, the passage is directed to wives in relationship to their husbands and families. God is more interested in behavior than looks. Third, God values the woman who values her own family over just shallow looks. Read the entire passage from 3: 1-6. Note the word "submissive". This passage is the will of God for you.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, God's Passionate Perspective on Marriage.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, Moving Beyond the Holi-daze: Tips to Help Prepare for the Holiday Season.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." Mark Twain
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
I trust that your service to the Lord will bring you His blessing.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank all of the ladies who were part of the communion preparation. I also wish to thank Jim and Nikki Brand for participating in the second advent candle lighting. If you were there Sunday, you are aware that I will be doing a series of Christmas messages for the month of December. The series will focus upon gifts that God has given us. Don't miss it. The concluding "gift" will be shared on Christmas day.
SPECIAL NOTE: I thought that you might want to know that our Church participation in Operation Christmas Child resulted in the collection center for our area receiving 7,028 shoe box gifts. WOW!!! Thanks for your help. Mark your calendar for December 18, 2011. This will be our Church Christmas program, "Why Christmas?" It will be at 6 pm.... light refreshments to follow.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, God's Golden Parachute.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on this LINK in order to hear or download the audio, Systems Thinking.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Disciples and Apostles, part 1 of 2.
HELPING KIDS: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, Defiance and Resistance.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In I Peter 3: 3 and 4 it says, "Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God's sight." [NIV]. Let me make a couple of observations. First, God does not say that we shouldn't look good. The text is contrasting our ideas versus God's ideas. Second, the passage is directed to wives in relationship to their husbands and families. God is more interested in behavior than looks. Third, God values the woman who values her own family over just shallow looks. Read the entire passage from 3: 1-6. Note the word "submissive". This passage is the will of God for you.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, God's Passionate Perspective on Marriage.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, Moving Beyond the Holi-daze: Tips to Help Prepare for the Holiday Season.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really great make you feel that you, too, can become great." Mark Twain
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
I trust that your service to the Lord will bring you His blessing.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
November 29, 2011... Training Materials
Welcome to this blog today... one day late! I had a funeral yesterday morning which prevented me from getting the blog up and running.
PERSONAL NOTE: I wish to thank Mr. Bud and the Savior Singers for their message in song Sunday... good job kids! I am also grateful to Miller and Jane Baugh for lighting our first Advent candle of the season. Thanks goes out to Sue Warner for her message in song.
Our condolences goes out to Margaret Martin and family in the passing of her sister, Helen Shields.
A word of advice: Be sure to watch the church bulletins with an extra amount of care during the Christmas season... you won't want to miss out on events!
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, God's Claim.
MONTHLY AUDIO: For the link, please see the Nov. 1, 2011 blog.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Questions About the Old Testament, part 16 of 16.
HELPING KIDS: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Parental Anger, Yelling and Nagging.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In James 5 and verse 13, the writer asks a very general question: "Is any one of you in trouble?" WOW! What a very broad question. I think that it is fair to say that in any given week that question may apply to each of us. What is important is the answer to the question which is: "He should pray.". God wants us to know that when we find ourselves troubled, we do have a solution to the trouble and that is to take it to the Lord in prayer... and leave it there! If you give the trouble over to the Lord, watch and see Him take action. When He takes care of it is His business! The song says,"Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there". This is excellent advice.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please go to this LINK in order to listen to or download the audio, How To Demonstrate Faith, from the Book of James.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to hear or download the audio, The Tangled Web of Internet Porn. This is an article for both youth and parents... especially parents.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up." Vince Lombardi.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
Enjoy the blessings of God as you minister in His field.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
PERSONAL NOTE: I wish to thank Mr. Bud and the Savior Singers for their message in song Sunday... good job kids! I am also grateful to Miller and Jane Baugh for lighting our first Advent candle of the season. Thanks goes out to Sue Warner for her message in song.
Our condolences goes out to Margaret Martin and family in the passing of her sister, Helen Shields.
A word of advice: Be sure to watch the church bulletins with an extra amount of care during the Christmas season... you won't want to miss out on events!
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, God's Claim.
MONTHLY AUDIO: For the link, please see the Nov. 1, 2011 blog.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Questions About the Old Testament, part 16 of 16.
HELPING KIDS: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Parental Anger, Yelling and Nagging.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In James 5 and verse 13, the writer asks a very general question: "Is any one of you in trouble?" WOW! What a very broad question. I think that it is fair to say that in any given week that question may apply to each of us. What is important is the answer to the question which is: "He should pray.". God wants us to know that when we find ourselves troubled, we do have a solution to the trouble and that is to take it to the Lord in prayer... and leave it there! If you give the trouble over to the Lord, watch and see Him take action. When He takes care of it is His business! The song says,"Take your burden to the Lord and leave it there". This is excellent advice.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please go to this LINK in order to listen to or download the audio, How To Demonstrate Faith, from the Book of James.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to hear or download the audio, The Tangled Web of Internet Porn. This is an article for both youth and parents... especially parents.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "It's not whether you get knocked down, it's whether you get up." Vince Lombardi.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
Enjoy the blessings of God as you minister in His field.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
Monday, November 21, 2011
November 21, 2011... Training Materials
Greetings to you on this Thanksgiving week. I trust that you will have a very nice Thanksgiving.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who was involved in the worship service yesterday. Thanks choir , for the great message in song. Thanks goes out to everyone who prepared a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child. I believe the final total was around 122 boxes. What a blessing to kids over seas! GOOD JOB, Church!
Thanks to everyone involved in the Harvest Dinner that we all shared in yesterday. It was a great time of fellowship. A special thanks to all of the kitchen help. Great job people!
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, God's Call, Our Actions.
MONTHLY AUDIO: See the Nov. 7, 2011 blog for the link.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Bible Questions, part 15 of 16.
HELPING KIDS: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Anger In Kids.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In James 1:19 it says, "...Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry," [NIV]. This verse requires very little commentary on my part. If all within the body of Christ would heed the truth of this statement, a great many problems within the Church would be eliminated. Anger causes many a person to fly off of the handle and cause damage which is then not corrected. The lesson here is: watch your mouth!
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Come Home and Believe in Jesus, part 10 of 10.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to or download the audio, Appropriate Affection - A Must for Your Kids.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark." H. Ruff
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
This week should be an offering of thanksgiving to our LORD. Make it so.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who was involved in the worship service yesterday. Thanks choir , for the great message in song. Thanks goes out to everyone who prepared a shoebox for Operation Christmas Child. I believe the final total was around 122 boxes. What a blessing to kids over seas! GOOD JOB, Church!
Thanks to everyone involved in the Harvest Dinner that we all shared in yesterday. It was a great time of fellowship. A special thanks to all of the kitchen help. Great job people!
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, God's Call, Our Actions.
MONTHLY AUDIO: See the Nov. 7, 2011 blog for the link.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Bible Questions, part 15 of 16.
HELPING KIDS: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Anger In Kids.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In James 1:19 it says, "...Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry," [NIV]. This verse requires very little commentary on my part. If all within the body of Christ would heed the truth of this statement, a great many problems within the Church would be eliminated. Anger causes many a person to fly off of the handle and cause damage which is then not corrected. The lesson here is: watch your mouth!
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Come Home and Believe in Jesus, part 10 of 10.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to or download the audio, Appropriate Affection - A Must for Your Kids.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "It wasn't raining when Noah built the ark." H. Ruff
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
This week should be an offering of thanksgiving to our LORD. Make it so.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Monday, November 14, 2011
November 14, 2011... Training Materials
Greetings to you on this mid-November day.
PERSONAL NOTE: We want to thank all of you who are veterans for your service to us and our country. We owe a debt of gratitude which can never be repaid. We salute you!
I want to thank the choir and Jan Foltz for the music on Sunday morning. It was very good. Thank you, King's Kids for your special selection. I always enjoy hearing from the youngsters.
NOTE: Next Sunday the 20th is our Harvest Thanksgiving Dinner here at the Church. Make sure that you are here and make it a point to invite someone along. What a great opportunity to do so. Also, remember to fill your Operation Christmas Child box and bring it the 20th.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, God's Big Tent.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please see the Nov. 7, 2011 blog for this month's audio link.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Bible Questions, part 14 of 16.
HELPING KIDS: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Launching Adult Children.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In Ephesians 5 and verse 33 it says, "... and the wife must respect her husband." [NIV]. This section follows the command to men that they are to love their wives. The word translated respect is also understood as "reverence". The entire idea is that the wife is to hold her husband in high regard, primarily because of his position in the family structure. If the wife shows disrespect to the husband she is teaching her children the same thing. Our job as Christians is to be obedient to the Lord in all things. This is the will of God.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Come Home to Your King, part 9 of 10.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to hear or download the audio, Becoming A Confident Parent, part 2 of 2.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." Aristotle.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May Jesus Christ be praised!
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
PERSONAL NOTE: We want to thank all of you who are veterans for your service to us and our country. We owe a debt of gratitude which can never be repaid. We salute you!
I want to thank the choir and Jan Foltz for the music on Sunday morning. It was very good. Thank you, King's Kids for your special selection. I always enjoy hearing from the youngsters.
NOTE: Next Sunday the 20th is our Harvest Thanksgiving Dinner here at the Church. Make sure that you are here and make it a point to invite someone along. What a great opportunity to do so. Also, remember to fill your Operation Christmas Child box and bring it the 20th.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, God's Big Tent.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please see the Nov. 7, 2011 blog for this month's audio link.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Bible Questions, part 14 of 16.
HELPING KIDS: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Launching Adult Children.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In Ephesians 5 and verse 33 it says, "... and the wife must respect her husband." [NIV]. This section follows the command to men that they are to love their wives. The word translated respect is also understood as "reverence". The entire idea is that the wife is to hold her husband in high regard, primarily because of his position in the family structure. If the wife shows disrespect to the husband she is teaching her children the same thing. Our job as Christians is to be obedient to the Lord in all things. This is the will of God.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Come Home to Your King, part 9 of 10.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to hear or download the audio, Becoming A Confident Parent, part 2 of 2.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to entertain a thought without accepting it." Aristotle.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May Jesus Christ be praised!
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
Monday, November 7, 2011
November 7, 2011... Training Materials
Greetings on this November day.
PERSONAL NOTE: I wish to thank everyone who was involved in the worship service yesterday for making it a wonderful time. I also thank all of the ladies involved in the communion preparation... thank you! Choir... a wonderful song, well delivered! It was a worshipful Sunday morning.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, God of Rest.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to or download the audio, Structure and Organization.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Bible Questions, part 13 of 16.
HELPING KIDS: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Help to Meet the Challenges of Parenting Teens.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In Ephesians 5:25 it says, "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the Church and gave himself up for her." [NIV]. Men, this is a clear statement. Men, we are under obligation to look out for the benefit and welfare of our spouses. We are to love them... but it does not stop there. We are to love them as Christ loved the Church. I think we as men need to sit down and really think that one through. Beating your wife is not the love of Christ. Divorcing your wife is not the love of Christ. Speaking and berating her in front of others, is not loving your wife. The key phrase to remember here is, "... as Christ loved...". It takes work, so let's get at it!
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Come Home, Jesus is Looking for You, part 8 of 10.
BOOK RECOMMEND: I thought that I would take this section and do something different today. On occasion, some might ask where they could get a Bible rebound. Maybe you have a favorite Bible with lots of notes that you would hate to have to write all over again, but the Bible's binding is coming apart and you feel it's worth saving. Well, about a year ago, I was in that same position but where would I turn? After some research, I located ACE Bookbinding Co., 825 N. Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73106. They are also located on the web at www.acebookbindery.com . It is not cheap to have a Bible rebound, but I found their work outstanding and well worth my time and money. Check it out if you need a rebinding service (I receive no payment for this endorsement).
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK to listen to or download the audio, Becoming A Confident Parent, part 1.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: " If you would be loved, love and be lovable." B. Franklin.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: To view today's devotional please click on this LINK.
May you experience God's mercy and grace.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
PERSONAL NOTE: I wish to thank everyone who was involved in the worship service yesterday for making it a wonderful time. I also thank all of the ladies involved in the communion preparation... thank you! Choir... a wonderful song, well delivered! It was a worshipful Sunday morning.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, God of Rest.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to or download the audio, Structure and Organization.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Bible Questions, part 13 of 16.
HELPING KIDS: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Help to Meet the Challenges of Parenting Teens.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In Ephesians 5:25 it says, "Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the Church and gave himself up for her." [NIV]. Men, this is a clear statement. Men, we are under obligation to look out for the benefit and welfare of our spouses. We are to love them... but it does not stop there. We are to love them as Christ loved the Church. I think we as men need to sit down and really think that one through. Beating your wife is not the love of Christ. Divorcing your wife is not the love of Christ. Speaking and berating her in front of others, is not loving your wife. The key phrase to remember here is, "... as Christ loved...". It takes work, so let's get at it!
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Come Home, Jesus is Looking for You, part 8 of 10.
BOOK RECOMMEND: I thought that I would take this section and do something different today. On occasion, some might ask where they could get a Bible rebound. Maybe you have a favorite Bible with lots of notes that you would hate to have to write all over again, but the Bible's binding is coming apart and you feel it's worth saving. Well, about a year ago, I was in that same position but where would I turn? After some research, I located ACE Bookbinding Co., 825 N. Classen Blvd., Oklahoma City, OK 73106. They are also located on the web at www.acebookbindery.com . It is not cheap to have a Bible rebound, but I found their work outstanding and well worth my time and money. Check it out if you need a rebinding service (I receive no payment for this endorsement).
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK to listen to or download the audio, Becoming A Confident Parent, part 1.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: " If you would be loved, love and be lovable." B. Franklin.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: To view today's devotional please click on this LINK.
May you experience God's mercy and grace.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
Monday, October 31, 2011
October 31, 2011... Training Materials
Greetings to you on a cool October morn.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who was involved in yesterday's worship experience. Thanks, Bud Myers, for your solo number... good stuff!
I also want to thank and acknowledge everyone who was involved in the Saturday, Children's Costume Party. I pronounce it a success! A mighty thanks is due to Bill and Barb Swift for overseeing this event. THANKS!!!
NOTE: Operation Christmas Child runs from October 30, 2011 until November 20, 2011 here at the Church. Begin packing your shoe boxes now so that they can be turned in by Nov. 20th. Last year our people filled 142 boxes... let's see what we can do this year.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, Friends To Die For.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please see the October 3, 2011 blog for the link.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Bible Questions, part 12 of 16.
HELPING KIDS: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, Parenting During The Elementary Years.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In Ephesians 5 and verse 22 it says, "Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord." [NIV]. If you will note the context, it occurs right after the submit to one another statement of verse 21. This term in ancient Greek had the idea of yielding authority to one of higher rank. In this context, the Lord wants us to understand the relationship and roles of the husband and wife in the marriage. Submit does not mean to be a doormat! It is a matter of recognizing God ordained positions. All Christians are to submit to the leadership of Christ as Christ submitted to the leadership of the Father. This is the will of God.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to view and download the article, Be Faithful and Come Home, part 7 of 10.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to or download the audio, Be a Parent - Not a "Big Sister"!
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "If you're ridin' ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it's still there." Will Rogers.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May God's peace minister to your soul this week.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who was involved in yesterday's worship experience. Thanks, Bud Myers, for your solo number... good stuff!
I also want to thank and acknowledge everyone who was involved in the Saturday, Children's Costume Party. I pronounce it a success! A mighty thanks is due to Bill and Barb Swift for overseeing this event. THANKS!!!
NOTE: Operation Christmas Child runs from October 30, 2011 until November 20, 2011 here at the Church. Begin packing your shoe boxes now so that they can be turned in by Nov. 20th. Last year our people filled 142 boxes... let's see what we can do this year.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, Friends To Die For.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please see the October 3, 2011 blog for the link.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Bible Questions, part 12 of 16.
HELPING KIDS: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, Parenting During The Elementary Years.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In Ephesians 5 and verse 22 it says, "Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord." [NIV]. If you will note the context, it occurs right after the submit to one another statement of verse 21. This term in ancient Greek had the idea of yielding authority to one of higher rank. In this context, the Lord wants us to understand the relationship and roles of the husband and wife in the marriage. Submit does not mean to be a doormat! It is a matter of recognizing God ordained positions. All Christians are to submit to the leadership of Christ as Christ submitted to the leadership of the Father. This is the will of God.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to view and download the article, Be Faithful and Come Home, part 7 of 10.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to or download the audio, Be a Parent - Not a "Big Sister"!
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "If you're ridin' ahead of the herd, take a look back every now and then to make sure it's still there." Will Rogers.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May God's peace minister to your soul this week.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
Monday, October 24, 2011
October 24, 2011... Training Materials
Greetings on this cloudy Fall day.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who was involved in the details of yesterday's worship service and Sunday School. I appreciate every one's service.
Please remember to pray for me today because I will be on Ask The Pastor at 2 pm. Please also remember me this week as I anticipate a difficult week due to a variety of circumstances.
Please note the top three new links at the right.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Freedom To Do Good.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please view the October3, 2011 blog for the monthly link.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Bible Questions, part 11 of 16. I don't necessarily agree with all the details of the first question, but you should be exposed to some standard answers.
HELPING KIDS: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Growing With Preschoolers.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In Galatians 6:6, the author makes this statement: "Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor." [NIV]. Please compare this with Phil. 4:14-19. In a passage where the author is making a variety of comments, he speaks to the issue of supporting the Pastor/Teachers in the local assembly. In order to do the work of teaching, they must spend time with the Apostles and Prophets (for us today, that would be the Bible). In order to deliver good teaching, time must be spent. He is merely speaking of paying those who are the above. This is the will of God.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Give It Up & Come Home. This is lesson 6 of 10.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to or download the audio, What Will Heaven Be Like? Part 2 o 2.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government, except all the others that have been tried." Winston Churchill
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
I pray God's blessing on this weeks ministry.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who was involved in the details of yesterday's worship service and Sunday School. I appreciate every one's service.
Please remember to pray for me today because I will be on Ask The Pastor at 2 pm. Please also remember me this week as I anticipate a difficult week due to a variety of circumstances.
Please note the top three new links at the right.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Freedom To Do Good.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please view the October3, 2011 blog for the monthly link.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Bible Questions, part 11 of 16. I don't necessarily agree with all the details of the first question, but you should be exposed to some standard answers.
HELPING KIDS: Please click on this LINK in order to view or download the article, Growing With Preschoolers.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In Galatians 6:6, the author makes this statement: "Anyone who receives instruction in the word must share all good things with his instructor." [NIV]. Please compare this with Phil. 4:14-19. In a passage where the author is making a variety of comments, he speaks to the issue of supporting the Pastor/Teachers in the local assembly. In order to do the work of teaching, they must spend time with the Apostles and Prophets (for us today, that would be the Bible). In order to deliver good teaching, time must be spent. He is merely speaking of paying those who are the above. This is the will of God.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Give It Up & Come Home. This is lesson 6 of 10.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to or download the audio, What Will Heaven Be Like? Part 2 o 2.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "It has been said that democracy is the worst form of government, except all the others that have been tried." Winston Churchill
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
I pray God's blessing on this weeks ministry.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Monday, October 17, 2011
October 17, 2011... Training Materials
Greetings on this rather grey October morning.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who went to Christian Resources International from our Church and helped in sorting and boxing books and study materials. These items will be shipped all over the world to locations that do do have these things available. What a blessing we were to CRI and people we do not know. This is a cup of cold water in Jesus' name!
Thanks choir for your ministry in music yesterday.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Finding Your Strengths.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please see the October 3, 2011 blog for the monthly link.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Bible Questions, part 10 of 16.
HELPING YOUR KIDS: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, Guiding and Directing Toddlers.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In First Corinthians 14 and verse 40 it reads, "But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way." [NIV]. The context of this verse is directly the result of the speaking in tongues problem that the Church at Corinth was experiencing (along with a host of other problems). Paul spends three chapters in First Corinthians on spiritual gifts and their use and abuse in the Church. Paul is stating that procedures in the Church must be done decently and in proper order. Self-control is the order of the day. It is possible to abuse even those things that are upright and holy. Let us practice order in the exercise of gifts and remember that this is the will of God.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, Come Home, But Don't Turn Back, part 5 of 10.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to or download the audio, What Will Heaven Be Like, part 1 of 2. Every parent, grand-parent and Sunday School teacher may find this helpful in dealing with kids concerning Heaven.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen." Harry S. Truman.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May your work for the Lord be a blessing to others.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to take this opportunity to thank everyone who went to Christian Resources International from our Church and helped in sorting and boxing books and study materials. These items will be shipped all over the world to locations that do do have these things available. What a blessing we were to CRI and people we do not know. This is a cup of cold water in Jesus' name!
Thanks choir for your ministry in music yesterday.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Finding Your Strengths.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please see the October 3, 2011 blog for the monthly link.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Bible Questions, part 10 of 16.
HELPING YOUR KIDS: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, Guiding and Directing Toddlers.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In First Corinthians 14 and verse 40 it reads, "But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way." [NIV]. The context of this verse is directly the result of the speaking in tongues problem that the Church at Corinth was experiencing (along with a host of other problems). Paul spends three chapters in First Corinthians on spiritual gifts and their use and abuse in the Church. Paul is stating that procedures in the Church must be done decently and in proper order. Self-control is the order of the day. It is possible to abuse even those things that are upright and holy. Let us practice order in the exercise of gifts and remember that this is the will of God.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, Come Home, But Don't Turn Back, part 5 of 10.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to or download the audio, What Will Heaven Be Like, part 1 of 2. Every parent, grand-parent and Sunday School teacher may find this helpful in dealing with kids concerning Heaven.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "If you can't stand the heat, get out of the kitchen." Harry S. Truman.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May your work for the Lord be a blessing to others.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
Monday, October 10, 2011
October 10, 2011... Training Materials
Greetings on this great Fall day.
PERSONAL NOTE: I wanted to say that the message series on Men and Women of Faith has been well received by our congregation. Whenever I plan a series of messages, it is always my desire that they be informative, instructive and helpful in your daily walk. Thank you for your responses.
Don't forget the Child Evangelism Fellowship concert/fundraiser here at First Baptist Church. We are hosting this event but CEF is running it. I hope that you will take advantage of the event and show your support.
Sunday at 4 pm. I drove a group of the teens and leaders to a corn maize in Corunna. When the maize was done, we went to the Wylie's home for an afterglow where we played a number of games and ate every thing in site. Thanks Wylie family... we had a great, noisy, funny, and insane time!
Remember me in prayer today as I will be on Ask The Pastor at 2 pm. this afternoon.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Family Values.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please check the October 3, 2011 blog for this month's link.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Bible Questions, part 9 of 16.
HELPING YOUR KIDS: Please click on this LINK in order to view the article, Starting Strong From The Very Beginning.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: According to Colossians 4 and verse 6, God says, "Let your conversation be always full of grace...". In context, the writer is saying that when we deal with non-Christians we should make every effort to be wise in how we talk to outsiders... how we live before them. Be graceful in your speech to them... make sure that your lifestyle matches your words! This is the will of God for you.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Die To Self and Come Home, part 4 of 10.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to and download the audio, Becoming a Courageous Father, part 2 of 2.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "If I have seen a little further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants." Isaac Newton.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May the Lord lead and direct your comings and goings.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
PERSONAL NOTE: I wanted to say that the message series on Men and Women of Faith has been well received by our congregation. Whenever I plan a series of messages, it is always my desire that they be informative, instructive and helpful in your daily walk. Thank you for your responses.
Don't forget the Child Evangelism Fellowship concert/fundraiser here at First Baptist Church. We are hosting this event but CEF is running it. I hope that you will take advantage of the event and show your support.
Sunday at 4 pm. I drove a group of the teens and leaders to a corn maize in Corunna. When the maize was done, we went to the Wylie's home for an afterglow where we played a number of games and ate every thing in site. Thanks Wylie family... we had a great, noisy, funny, and insane time!
Remember me in prayer today as I will be on Ask The Pastor at 2 pm. this afternoon.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Family Values.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please check the October 3, 2011 blog for this month's link.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Bible Questions, part 9 of 16.
HELPING YOUR KIDS: Please click on this LINK in order to view the article, Starting Strong From The Very Beginning.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: According to Colossians 4 and verse 6, God says, "Let your conversation be always full of grace...". In context, the writer is saying that when we deal with non-Christians we should make every effort to be wise in how we talk to outsiders... how we live before them. Be graceful in your speech to them... make sure that your lifestyle matches your words! This is the will of God for you.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Die To Self and Come Home, part 4 of 10.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to and download the audio, Becoming a Courageous Father, part 2 of 2.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "If I have seen a little further it is by standing on the shoulders of Giants." Isaac Newton.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May the Lord lead and direct your comings and goings.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
Monday, October 3, 2011
October 3, 2011... Training Materials
Greetings on this crisp October day.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who was involved in the worship service yesterday. Your help and assistance was greatly appreciated. I want to thank Dee Wilson for bringing the special music to us. Thanks to all who were involved in the Joplin, MO relief project... great job! Congratulations to all of the participants and category winners at FASCAR!
Here is some trivia information: This month has 5 Sundays, 5 Mondays and 5 Saturdays. This only happens once every 823 years.
PS: Last weeks blog did not go up because I was on vacation... it was very nice!
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Faithful To The End.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to and download the audio, Situational Leadership.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Bible Questions, part 8 of 16.
HELPING YOUR KIDS: Please click on this LINK in order to read the article, Teaching Children About Sex.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In Philippians 4 and verse 6 it says, "... present your requests to God." The direct context of this passage is prayer. The author is simply saying that our prayers which may include requests, are to be made to God. He will then provide the peace needed in the midst of those requests. This is the will of God.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Be Humble And Come Home, part 3 of 10.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to or download the audio, Becoming A Courageous Father, part 1 of 2.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "I haven't failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." Thomas Edison.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May God bless your efforts this week.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who was involved in the worship service yesterday. Your help and assistance was greatly appreciated. I want to thank Dee Wilson for bringing the special music to us. Thanks to all who were involved in the Joplin, MO relief project... great job! Congratulations to all of the participants and category winners at FASCAR!
Here is some trivia information: This month has 5 Sundays, 5 Mondays and 5 Saturdays. This only happens once every 823 years.
PS: Last weeks blog did not go up because I was on vacation... it was very nice!
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Faithful To The End.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to and download the audio, Situational Leadership.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Bible Questions, part 8 of 16.
HELPING YOUR KIDS: Please click on this LINK in order to read the article, Teaching Children About Sex.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In Philippians 4 and verse 6 it says, "... present your requests to God." The direct context of this passage is prayer. The author is simply saying that our prayers which may include requests, are to be made to God. He will then provide the peace needed in the midst of those requests. This is the will of God.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Be Humble And Come Home, part 3 of 10.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to or download the audio, Becoming A Courageous Father, part 1 of 2.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "I haven't failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." Thomas Edison.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May God bless your efforts this week.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Monday, September 19, 2011
September 19, 2011... Training Material
Good day to all of you on this wet Monday morning.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who got behind the last of the Summer Concerts here at First Baptist Church. It was a great final 2011 concert featuring The Gospelmen. Thanks guys, you did a super job. We appreciate those of you who took advantage of it and invited some friends to join you.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Faith In The Darkness.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Bible Questions, part 7 of 16.
HELPING CHILDREN: Please click on this LINK in order to read the article, Helping Children Deal With Tragedy.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In First Corinthians chapter 11 and verse 28 it says, "A man ought to examine himself before he eats the bread and drinks the cup." [NIV]. Of course, the lesson her is all about the Lord's supper or communion. The main point is that there should be a proper approach of reverence and understanding for what is being done. Apparently, some at Corinth were treating communion as something like a meal without understanding how they should handle the event. Make sure that you are ready at communion time to receive the elements. This is God's will.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Leave It Behind and Come Home, part 3.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to hear and download the audio, Girls At Risk Online. Boy, every parent should be aware of this!
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live up to what light I have." A. Lincoln
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May God bless you as you walk with Him this week.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who got behind the last of the Summer Concerts here at First Baptist Church. It was a great final 2011 concert featuring The Gospelmen. Thanks guys, you did a super job. We appreciate those of you who took advantage of it and invited some friends to join you.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Faith In The Darkness.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Bible Questions, part 7 of 16.
HELPING CHILDREN: Please click on this LINK in order to read the article, Helping Children Deal With Tragedy.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In First Corinthians chapter 11 and verse 28 it says, "A man ought to examine himself before he eats the bread and drinks the cup." [NIV]. Of course, the lesson her is all about the Lord's supper or communion. The main point is that there should be a proper approach of reverence and understanding for what is being done. Apparently, some at Corinth were treating communion as something like a meal without understanding how they should handle the event. Make sure that you are ready at communion time to receive the elements. This is God's will.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Leave It Behind and Come Home, part 3.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to hear and download the audio, Girls At Risk Online. Boy, every parent should be aware of this!
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "I am not bound to win, but I am bound to be true. I am not bound to succeed, but I am bound to live up to what light I have." A. Lincoln
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May God bless you as you walk with Him this week.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
Monday, September 12, 2011
September 12, 2011... Training Materials
Greetings on this lovely late Summer day.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank the King's Kids and Jan Foltz for the special music yesterday. We appreciate your work and ministry for the Lord.
REMINDER: Next Sunday, September 18th, is the last of the Summer Concert Series 2011, featuring The Gospelmen. Please take advantage of this to do two things: Make sure that you attend and invite a guest to attend with you. You will be glad that you did and they will appreciate being asked... and maybe being introduced to a friendly church family. The whole purpose of the concert series is outreach. I wish our church family would really start seeing the vision for growth potential. I will keep hoping and praying.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Eyes On The Eternal.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Bible Questions, part 6 of 16.
HELPING CHILDREN: Please click on this LINK to read or download the article, The Positive Conclusion...
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: "Do not deceive yourselves..." I Corinthians 3: 18a [NIV]. If you pay attention to the context, you will observe that this statement is made in a passage that is all about divisions within the church. The people in the passage apparently thought that their little groups had the inside track on truth, and as a result, anyone not part of their little clique was not quite as fortunate or blessed. We should not be boasting about who we follow or who our leader is. It must always be about the Lord and not about men. This is God's will for you.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, Coming Home To Jesus, part 2 of 11.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to hear or download the audio, Correcting Your Kids Without Tearing Them Down.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "He who permits himself to lie once, finds it easier to do it a second time." Thomas Jefferson.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank the King's Kids and Jan Foltz for the special music yesterday. We appreciate your work and ministry for the Lord.
REMINDER: Next Sunday, September 18th, is the last of the Summer Concert Series 2011, featuring The Gospelmen. Please take advantage of this to do two things: Make sure that you attend and invite a guest to attend with you. You will be glad that you did and they will appreciate being asked... and maybe being introduced to a friendly church family. The whole purpose of the concert series is outreach. I wish our church family would really start seeing the vision for growth potential. I will keep hoping and praying.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Eyes On The Eternal.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Bible Questions, part 6 of 16.
HELPING CHILDREN: Please click on this LINK to read or download the article, The Positive Conclusion...
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: "Do not deceive yourselves..." I Corinthians 3: 18a [NIV]. If you pay attention to the context, you will observe that this statement is made in a passage that is all about divisions within the church. The people in the passage apparently thought that their little groups had the inside track on truth, and as a result, anyone not part of their little clique was not quite as fortunate or blessed. We should not be boasting about who we follow or who our leader is. It must always be about the Lord and not about men. This is God's will for you.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read or download the article, Coming Home To Jesus, part 2 of 11.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to hear or download the audio, Correcting Your Kids Without Tearing Them Down.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "He who permits himself to lie once, finds it easier to do it a second time." Thomas Jefferson.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
Praise God from whom all blessings flow.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Tuesday, September 6, 2011
September 6, 2011... Training Materials
Greetings to you at the beginning of the school year!
PERSONAL NOTE: Thank you Nikki Brand, for sharing the mission's moment with us Sunday concerning our help in Joplin, MO. Thank you, Mr. Bud, for singing your song Sunday. I always look ford to your singing, Bud. I also wish to thank all of you who were involved in the communion preparation and distribution.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on this LINK in order to hear and download the audio, Change and Innovation.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, End of the Bottom Line.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Bible Questions, part 5 of 16.
HELPING CHILDREN: Please click on this LINK in order to read the article, Taking a Break...
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: "Every one must submit himself to the governing authorities..." Romans 13: 1. This passage doesn't require much explanation or any interpretation. It is clear in stating that we as Christians should place ourselves under the authority of the government. This is God's will.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Coming Home to Jesus, lesson 1 of 10 by Kay Daigle.
BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Feel free to order any of the workbooks from AMG Publishers... especially the DIY study books in the Following God series. I believe that there are about seven in the series. These are great aids for personal Bile study because they are based upon a daily study format. I have a couple of them and the first was, Defending Your Faith. You will find these 81/2 by 11 inch paperback books great for personal or group study... good tools.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK and listen to or download the audio, Best Friends: Teaching Your Kids to Choose Them Wisely.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "He who lives by the sword, dies by the sword." Jesus Christ
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May the Lord bless your service today.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: Thank you Nikki Brand, for sharing the mission's moment with us Sunday concerning our help in Joplin, MO. Thank you, Mr. Bud, for singing your song Sunday. I always look ford to your singing, Bud. I also wish to thank all of you who were involved in the communion preparation and distribution.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on this LINK in order to hear and download the audio, Change and Innovation.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, End of the Bottom Line.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Bible Questions, part 5 of 16.
HELPING CHILDREN: Please click on this LINK in order to read the article, Taking a Break...
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: "Every one must submit himself to the governing authorities..." Romans 13: 1. This passage doesn't require much explanation or any interpretation. It is clear in stating that we as Christians should place ourselves under the authority of the government. This is God's will.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Coming Home to Jesus, lesson 1 of 10 by Kay Daigle.
BOOK RECOMMENDATION: Feel free to order any of the workbooks from AMG Publishers... especially the DIY study books in the Following God series. I believe that there are about seven in the series. These are great aids for personal Bile study because they are based upon a daily study format. I have a couple of them and the first was, Defending Your Faith. You will find these 81/2 by 11 inch paperback books great for personal or group study... good tools.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK and listen to or download the audio, Best Friends: Teaching Your Kids to Choose Them Wisely.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "He who lives by the sword, dies by the sword." Jesus Christ
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May the Lord bless your service today.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Monday, August 29, 2011
August 29, 2011... Training Materials
Greetings on this end of August, Monday morning.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who made this last Sunday such a great success (Rally Day). I thank the teachers who prepared the cheers and songs that everyone performed. Special thanks goes to Sallie Stanley and all of her associates for planning and executing Rally Day. It was great!!! Thank you also to all of you who worked in the kitchen for our Rally Day picnic. It was great... and no bugs! Thank you Elizabeth for bring the special music in the service. Fine job!
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on the August 1, 2011 blog for the link.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Downward Mobility.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Bible Questions, part 4 of 16.
HELPING CHILDREN: Please click on this LINK in order to read Helping Children Develop Discipline.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In Luke 3: 11 it states,"... The man with two tunics should share with him who has none, and the one who has food should do the same." [NIV]. The principle here is very simple. We are obligated by love to help those in need if we are in a position to do so. The text emphasis is upon sharing from what one has. This is God's will for each of us.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Down But Not Out...
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to hear and download the audio, Raising Authentic Kids in a Post-Modern World. part 2 of 2
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "He that goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing". B. Franklin
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
"Praise God from whom all blessings flow."
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who made this last Sunday such a great success (Rally Day). I thank the teachers who prepared the cheers and songs that everyone performed. Special thanks goes to Sallie Stanley and all of her associates for planning and executing Rally Day. It was great!!! Thank you also to all of you who worked in the kitchen for our Rally Day picnic. It was great... and no bugs! Thank you Elizabeth for bring the special music in the service. Fine job!
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on the August 1, 2011 blog for the link.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Downward Mobility.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Bible Questions, part 4 of 16.
HELPING CHILDREN: Please click on this LINK in order to read Helping Children Develop Discipline.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In Luke 3: 11 it states,"... The man with two tunics should share with him who has none, and the one who has food should do the same." [NIV]. The principle here is very simple. We are obligated by love to help those in need if we are in a position to do so. The text emphasis is upon sharing from what one has. This is God's will for each of us.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Down But Not Out...
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to hear and download the audio, Raising Authentic Kids in a Post-Modern World. part 2 of 2
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "He that goes a borrowing goes a sorrowing". B. Franklin
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
"Praise God from whom all blessings flow."
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Wednesday, August 24, 2011
August 24, 2011... Bible Study & Hermeneutics Entry
WEDNESDAY BIBLE STUDY INFORMATION: Once our study of the Psalms is over, I will be doing a 12 or 13 week study on tools of Hermeneutics (Bible Interpretation). Now, don't be afraid of that word! It is something that we all do, but we certainly should learn how to do it properly. Below, I give you three links to help you in the short term and the long term. I hope that you find them useful to increase your depth of knowledge.
HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE: FOR BEGINNERS by Greg Herrick... LINK
Hermeneutics...YOU CAN UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE:... by Bob Utley... LINK
Advanced Hermeneutics Study... BIBLIOLOGY AND HERMENEUTICS by Michael Patton....LINK
These links can make you a better Bible student. Some of the material may be easy and some of it difficult... but enjoy it anyway.
May your studies of God's word be fruitful... I know that mine are.
HOW TO STUDY THE BIBLE: FOR BEGINNERS by Greg Herrick... LINK
Hermeneutics...YOU CAN UNDERSTAND THE BIBLE:... by Bob Utley... LINK
Advanced Hermeneutics Study... BIBLIOLOGY AND HERMENEUTICS by Michael Patton....LINK
These links can make you a better Bible student. Some of the material may be easy and some of it difficult... but enjoy it anyway.
May your studies of God's word be fruitful... I know that mine are.
Monday, August 22, 2011
August 22, 2011... Training Materials
Greetings on a very mild and enjoyable August Monday morning.
PERSONAL NOTE: Each time I start this blog, I want to thank everyone who made our Sunday service a great time of celebration and worship. I want to thank Sallie Stanley for all of her work towards the upcoming Rally Day (Aug. 28). I really thought that the skit that she put on was neat. Great job Sallie! I want to thank my wife, Jan for singing with me in a duet. Thanks Jan! We made it through.
Make plans now for The Gospelmen who will conclude our Summer Concert Series on September 18th at 4 pm. at the church. Decide now who you will invite and who you will actually bring. This is always a great opportunity to welcome guests into our church family. It's easy... let's do it!
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please go to the August 1st blog to get the link to the monthly audio.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Divine Urgency. A very interesting short article... good thoughts.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Bible Questions, part 3 of 16.
HELPING CHILDREN: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Helping Children Deal With Lying.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In Matthew 16 and verse 24 it says,"Then Jesus said to his disciples"If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me."[NIV]. The context of this passage is during a time when Jesus predicted his death at the hands of the Jewish religious leaders and his resurrection. Peter rebuked Jesus for saying such a thing and Jesus then takes Peter to task for being Stan's mouthpiece here and denying the need for what must come to pass. Jesus' death and resurrection are absolutely vital to the whole salvation idea. The Lamb must die in order to pay for the sins of the people. It is the concept of a substitutional atonement. We have eternal life because of Jesus' death at Calvary. Praise the Lamb of God!
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Verbal Abuse.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to hear and download the audio, Raising Authentic Kids in a Post-Modern World, part 1 of 2.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it is the only thing." A. Schweitzer
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
Praise the LORD for His grace to us.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: Each time I start this blog, I want to thank everyone who made our Sunday service a great time of celebration and worship. I want to thank Sallie Stanley for all of her work towards the upcoming Rally Day (Aug. 28). I really thought that the skit that she put on was neat. Great job Sallie! I want to thank my wife, Jan for singing with me in a duet. Thanks Jan! We made it through.
Make plans now for The Gospelmen who will conclude our Summer Concert Series on September 18th at 4 pm. at the church. Decide now who you will invite and who you will actually bring. This is always a great opportunity to welcome guests into our church family. It's easy... let's do it!
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please go to the August 1st blog to get the link to the monthly audio.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Divine Urgency. A very interesting short article... good thoughts.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Bible Questions, part 3 of 16.
HELPING CHILDREN: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Helping Children Deal With Lying.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In Matthew 16 and verse 24 it says,"Then Jesus said to his disciples"If anyone would come after me, he must deny himself and take up his cross and follow me."[NIV]. The context of this passage is during a time when Jesus predicted his death at the hands of the Jewish religious leaders and his resurrection. Peter rebuked Jesus for saying such a thing and Jesus then takes Peter to task for being Stan's mouthpiece here and denying the need for what must come to pass. Jesus' death and resurrection are absolutely vital to the whole salvation idea. The Lamb must die in order to pay for the sins of the people. It is the concept of a substitutional atonement. We have eternal life because of Jesus' death at Calvary. Praise the Lamb of God!
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Verbal Abuse.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to hear and download the audio, Raising Authentic Kids in a Post-Modern World, part 1 of 2.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Example is not the main thing in influencing others, it is the only thing." A. Schweitzer
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
Praise the LORD for His grace to us.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
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