March 7, 2011... Training Materials

Greetings on a very sunny Monday in Michigan.

PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who assisted in some way during the Sunday service. I am always grateful for the participation.

I hope by now that you are appreciating the new Choral Call at the beginning of each service. It adds much to the overall atmosphere of our worship. Thanks choir for all that you do.

Thank you Nikki and Missions Committee for all of your work and preparation for the Missions Conference. I am looking forward to the Lord's guidance during this time. The Theme is: "Showers of Blessing!" Make sure that you don't miss the blessings!

I hope that you have already set aside thew dates of March 9 through the 13th for our Missions Conference. This will be a great time, a busy time, and a blessed time of learning how we can best support our missionaries in their work. Be aware now of our love offerings during each night of the conference. I hope that you have already been preparing for it... I have.

Please note the two newest entries over to the right of this page under the "Bonus Links' section. One has to do with Biblical Parenting University and the next one is about the Net Bible Study Environment. Please take time to visit these links to find valuable information that you can use.

MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on this LINK in order to hear and download the Ken Boa audio: Empowerment.

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

BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: Death and the Afterlife, part 1 of 2.

BOOK RECOMMENDATION: I am recommending a book used by The Evangelical Training Association for their training programs. It is Exploring the Basics of the Bible by R.L. Harris, Ph.D. This book explores "important questions that many of us wonder about: Who wrote the Bible? Was it by revelation? ... Why should I believe in an antiquated book?". This book will be a valuable resource on your book shelf. It is a small paperback book... not expensive.

HELPING CHILDREN: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article: Guiding and Directing Toddlers.

YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: Turn in your Bible to Ephesians chapter 4 and verse 27 and it says: "and do not give the Devil a foothold." This is the word of the Lord and His will for us.
This statement is on purpose vague because if we begin listing all possibilities we would have a very long list. Also, the details would vary from person to person. The context of this verse has to do with putting off various sins that were being committed (starting at verse 25). If we find ourselves sinning, we open up a doorway for Satan to gain a foothold in our lives and thus limiting our testimony and usefulness for the Lord. Our goal should be to be Christ-like not Devil-like! This is the will of God for you. Take time to read the entire chapter to see the context.

ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to download the audio: Know Your Enemies. You will also find a PowerPoint download available that you could use to teach this study.

PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to and download the program: The Dangers of Teen Drug and Alcohol Abuse. This is something that you can have to share with someone in need.

LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "God's last name is not Dammit!" Unknown author. This statement could be shared kindly with those who use God's name in vain.

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

May you find God's blessings in your daily service.

In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell