Greetings to each of you on this warm and sunny Tuesday morning.
PERSONAL NOTE: First, let me offer thanks to all who have given their lives in battle for the United States of America. Even though i was never in the military, I salute you! We as a nation are grateful for those who have paid the ultimate price so that the rest of us can enjoy peace and security.
Second, I want to thank Jan Foltz, my lovely wife, for the special music that she supplied Sunday. Wonderful message, Jan.
REMINDER: Get ready for V.B.S... this year the title is PANDAMANIA! Please register you kids now and check out the bulletin board in the lobby to see how you can help... things that you can donate. Also, if you would like to work in V.B.S... talk to Bill Swift. He can tell you where he needs you to serve.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on the May 2, 2011 blog to get the link for the audio, in case you missed it.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Beyond the Packaging.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download part 9 of 15 in the series, Why Future Events?
HELPING CHILDREN: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Learning About Sex and Sexuality Issues.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In the little Book of Jude, in the New Testament and verse 22, it says, "Be merciful to those who doubt;". The KJV says "compassion" . The idea is that we are to be merciful to the one who has doubts... doubts about biblical ideas, about certain doctrines, about certain teachings due to the influence of Bible teachers. We must be patient and compassionate with those who just don't see it our way. Ask God to give them the insight that they need. Let's practice knowing the will of God.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Boundaries. There are several lessons in this section... feel free to pick and choose the one or ones that will meet your needs.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to hear and download the audio, The Power of the Golden Rule.
LEADERSHIP QUOTES: "What you do speaks so loudly that I cannot hear what you say." Ralph Waldo Emerson
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May God smile upon your efforts this week.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Tuesday, May 31, 2011
Monday, May 23, 2011
May 23, 2011... Training Materials
Greetings to all in the name of the Lord!
PERSONAL NOTE: I have several to thank for their help in making yesterday's worship experience a success. I want to thank Dale Keene from the Gideons for sharing their ministry with us. I have a long standing personal interest in the Gideons... my father-in-law, Jack Reynolds was a Gideon for a number of years. He was a good example of the caliber of men in the organization. I want to also thank the Savior Singers and Mr. Bud for their participation. Hey... did you happen to notice the baby singing during our song service... very cute!
I began a new series on the Minor Prophets yesterday. I believe as we work our way through them we will find the messages very pertinent and up-to-date.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please see the May 2. 2011 blog for the link to the audio.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Better With Age.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Why Future Events, part 8 of 15.
HELPING CHILDREN: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Helping Children to Tell the Truth. If you are a parent or grand parent, you will find this helpful.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In Ephesians 5: 11 it says, "Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them." [NIV]. The context of the passage involves all types of activities that are not God honoring... in fact they bring God's wrath! The Christian has no business being involved in wickedness and the support of it. The reason is very simply that those deeds are not the deeds of a child of God. Remember who you belong to! God 's will shall be done if we follow His teachings.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Net Bible Study Environment What's New. Please take some time and check this out... the link to the site is on the right under Bonus Training Links... check it out!
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK to listen and download the audio, Stop Giving Your Spouse Your Emotional Scraps.
LEADERSHIP QUOTES: "Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." Albert Einstein
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May God bless you as you serve Him.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: I have several to thank for their help in making yesterday's worship experience a success. I want to thank Dale Keene from the Gideons for sharing their ministry with us. I have a long standing personal interest in the Gideons... my father-in-law, Jack Reynolds was a Gideon for a number of years. He was a good example of the caliber of men in the organization. I want to also thank the Savior Singers and Mr. Bud for their participation. Hey... did you happen to notice the baby singing during our song service... very cute!
I began a new series on the Minor Prophets yesterday. I believe as we work our way through them we will find the messages very pertinent and up-to-date.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please see the May 2. 2011 blog for the link to the audio.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Better With Age.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Why Future Events, part 8 of 15.
HELPING CHILDREN: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Helping Children to Tell the Truth. If you are a parent or grand parent, you will find this helpful.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: In Ephesians 5: 11 it says, "Have nothing to do with the fruitless deeds of darkness, but rather expose them." [NIV]. The context of the passage involves all types of activities that are not God honoring... in fact they bring God's wrath! The Christian has no business being involved in wickedness and the support of it. The reason is very simply that those deeds are not the deeds of a child of God. Remember who you belong to! God 's will shall be done if we follow His teachings.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Net Bible Study Environment What's New. Please take some time and check this out... the link to the site is on the right under Bonus Training Links... check it out!
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK to listen and download the audio, Stop Giving Your Spouse Your Emotional Scraps.
LEADERSHIP QUOTES: "Out of clutter, find simplicity. From discord, find harmony. In the middle of difficulty lies opportunity." Albert Einstein
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May God bless you as you serve Him.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Wednesday, May 18, 2011
May 18, 2011... Training Materials
Greetings to you all on this my post-vacation blog entry!
PERSONAL NOTE: Jan and I got back from vacation late Monday night. We had a great time in Florida where we had great weather (unlike our return home). We spent time in The Villages, Sarasota, and Naples, Florida. Jan and I always enjoy our trips to Florida. We also had our daughter, Angela, join us for part of the time there. We enjoyed the sun and laughed a lot (sometimes at Jan... who is funny!).
I want to thank Miller Baugh for teaching last Wednesday night and Bobby Francis for speaking on Sunday morning. I appreciate your help a lot.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please see the May 2, 2011 blog to get the audio download for May's audio.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Being Before Doing.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Why Future Events?, part 7 of 15.
HELPING CHILDREN: Please click on this LINK in order to download the audio, Blaming, Rationalizing, and Justifying When Corrected.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: "But grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ." Second Peter 3: 18. This passage has as its focus, growing in Knowledge of our Lord... but the growing is to include grace with that knowledge. Grace is the ability to take what I know about the Lord and His work, and apply it to my life with grace and to share what I know with others in a gracious way. I must avoid a superior attitude when I'm teaching others about the Lord. I must season my speech with grace as I speak with others... you get the idea!
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, The Importance of Philippians for Today's Missionary and His Ministry Partners.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to hear and download the audio, Communication Basics for Moms.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Be assured, if you walk with Him and look to Him, and expect help from Him, He will never fail you." George Mueller.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May God richly bless you this week.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: Jan and I got back from vacation late Monday night. We had a great time in Florida where we had great weather (unlike our return home). We spent time in The Villages, Sarasota, and Naples, Florida. Jan and I always enjoy our trips to Florida. We also had our daughter, Angela, join us for part of the time there. We enjoyed the sun and laughed a lot (sometimes at Jan... who is funny!).
I want to thank Miller Baugh for teaching last Wednesday night and Bobby Francis for speaking on Sunday morning. I appreciate your help a lot.
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please see the May 2, 2011 blog to get the audio download for May's audio.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Being Before Doing.
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Why Future Events?, part 7 of 15.
HELPING CHILDREN: Please click on this LINK in order to download the audio, Blaming, Rationalizing, and Justifying When Corrected.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: "But grow in grace and knowledge of our Lord Jesus Christ." Second Peter 3: 18. This passage has as its focus, growing in Knowledge of our Lord... but the growing is to include grace with that knowledge. Grace is the ability to take what I know about the Lord and His work, and apply it to my life with grace and to share what I know with others in a gracious way. I must avoid a superior attitude when I'm teaching others about the Lord. I must season my speech with grace as I speak with others... you get the idea!
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, The Importance of Philippians for Today's Missionary and His Ministry Partners.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to hear and download the audio, Communication Basics for Moms.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Be assured, if you walk with Him and look to Him, and expect help from Him, He will never fail you." George Mueller.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
May God richly bless you this week.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
Monday, May 2, 2011
May 2, 2011... Training Materials
Greetings to each of you on a cool, May 2nd day.
PERSONAL NOTE: Yesterday was the last day for our study in the Book of Acts. I thought that it was a good wrap up. It is my hope that you found the study added to your understanding of the founding of the First Century Church. I also want to thank everyone who was involved in some fashion of the worship service. We appreciate your service. The message in song by the choir was a great one! Good job choir (and Dee).
Please be aware that I will be on "Ask The Pastor" at 2 pm. Please remember me in prayer... that my answers would be right on the mark. Also remember me especially on Wednesday as I will be officiating the funeral of Helen Stegal at Swartz Funeral Home. Remember the family in your prayers in the days ahead.
Begin praying now for the summer VBS program... "Pandamania". It will be on June 20th through June 24th. Please pray for Bill and associates as they prepare for this very intense week!
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to and download the audio: "Communications Skills" part 2 of 2.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, "Avoiding Burnout".
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, "Why Future Events?" part 6 of 15.
BOOK RECOMMENDATION: I recommend to you the book, Evidence and Truth by Robert J. Morgan. It is part of the "Bible Essentials" collection of books by the Evangelical Training Association and published by Crossway Books. It is subtitled, "Foundations for Christan Truth". It covers such areas as Christ's resurrection, creation, prophecy, reliability of the Bile, and more. The book falls under the category of Apologetics. I believe that you will find it a helpful tool, both personally and in a class setting. It is an inexpensive education into apologetics.
HELPING CHILDREN: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, ADD and ADHD. This subject has a lot of mystery and confusion surrounding it. You may find this article very helpful.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: If you turn in your Bible to Ephesians chapter 4 and verse 30, you will read, "And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption." [NIV]. There are a couple of things you need to understand right away, and they are that the context has to do with Christians abusing their relationship with other believers by lying, anger, stealing, and bad-mouthing one another. These sinful displays are then said to grieve, or cause sorrow to the Holy Spirit. We know from the Greek text that the activity that is being described was of an ongoing and continuous nature. The Word of God declares that they were to stop it! This was excellent advice to them and to us today.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Do Not Steal . Please read this and note that you could use it as a lesson in a classroom setting.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to and download the audio, Are Your Kids Growing Up Too Soon?
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Leadership determines the direction of the company. Organization determines the potential of the company. Personnel determine the success of the company." John Maxwell.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
Let us praise the Lord this week through our actions.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
PERSONAL NOTE: Yesterday was the last day for our study in the Book of Acts. I thought that it was a good wrap up. It is my hope that you found the study added to your understanding of the founding of the First Century Church. I also want to thank everyone who was involved in some fashion of the worship service. We appreciate your service. The message in song by the choir was a great one! Good job choir (and Dee).
Please be aware that I will be on "Ask The Pastor" at 2 pm. Please remember me in prayer... that my answers would be right on the mark. Also remember me especially on Wednesday as I will be officiating the funeral of Helen Stegal at Swartz Funeral Home. Remember the family in your prayers in the days ahead.
Begin praying now for the summer VBS program... "Pandamania". It will be on June 20th through June 24th. Please pray for Bill and associates as they prepare for this very intense week!
MONTHLY AUDIO: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to and download the audio: "Communications Skills" part 2 of 2.
LEADERSHIP TRAINING ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, "Avoiding Burnout".
BONUS THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, "Why Future Events?" part 6 of 15.
BOOK RECOMMENDATION: I recommend to you the book, Evidence and Truth by Robert J. Morgan. It is part of the "Bible Essentials" collection of books by the Evangelical Training Association and published by Crossway Books. It is subtitled, "Foundations for Christan Truth". It covers such areas as Christ's resurrection, creation, prophecy, reliability of the Bile, and more. The book falls under the category of Apologetics. I believe that you will find it a helpful tool, both personally and in a class setting. It is an inexpensive education into apologetics.
HELPING CHILDREN: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, ADD and ADHD. This subject has a lot of mystery and confusion surrounding it. You may find this article very helpful.
YOU CAN KNOW THE WILL OF GOD: If you turn in your Bible to Ephesians chapter 4 and verse 30, you will read, "And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, with whom you were sealed for the day of redemption." [NIV]. There are a couple of things you need to understand right away, and they are that the context has to do with Christians abusing their relationship with other believers by lying, anger, stealing, and bad-mouthing one another. These sinful displays are then said to grieve, or cause sorrow to the Holy Spirit. We know from the Greek text that the activity that is being described was of an ongoing and continuous nature. The Word of God declares that they were to stop it! This was excellent advice to them and to us today.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP TRAINING: Please click on this LINK in order to read and download the article, Do Not Steal . Please read this and note that you could use it as a lesson in a classroom setting.
PARENTING HOPE: Please click on this LINK in order to listen to and download the audio, Are Your Kids Growing Up Too Soon?
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Leadership determines the direction of the company. Organization determines the potential of the company. Personnel determine the success of the company." John Maxwell.
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Please click on this LINK in order to view today's devotional.
Let us praise the Lord this week through our actions.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell
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