February 25, 2014...Training Material

Greetings on a very nice Tuesday morning in Grand Blanc. I'm late with the blog due to sickness.

PERSONAL NOTE: A thank you to all who worked in preparing the worship service Sunday. Thanks to Sue and the Teen Choir for the special number in song...it was good to see a fine group there. I want to express condolences for the loss to our church family of Lorraine Williams...we will miss her!

SPECIAL NOTE:  During the month of March I will feature special missions oriented messages when I speak. Make sure you are here in March to catch the Mission's emphasis...it will be great! The next month I will feature an Easter series. During March and April we will be away from the I Peter series. We will resume it in May.

LEADERSHIP ARTICLE: Click this LINK for the article, God's Big Tent.

THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Click on this LINK for the article, Faith in the Night Season. This article is the first in a series from Nancy Missler. I think you will find it interesting and thought provoking.

HOPE FOR PARENTS: Click this LINK for the article, 10 Ways To Deal With Criticism.  I hope that you find this helpful. If you do, pass it on...link it on Facebook, etc.

ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK  for a bibliography for the study of the New Testament. These are serious and meaty materials to choose from. These are not for the faint of heart.

HERE'S MY QUESTION:  John 20:8 says John saw and believed. Is this the point of John’s salvation? Click on this LINK.

GRADUATE STUDIES: An Intro to Bibliology and Hermeneutics, part 10 of 10. Click on this LINK .These are video lessons (they also have an audio version available on the same page).  Lesson 10 of 10 is Toward an Evangelical Hermeneutic. 

LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Try to be like the turtle - at ease in your own shell." Bill Copeland
 
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Click this LINK for it.

My desire for you this week is that you will share the love of Christ.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell

February 17, 2014...Training Material

Greetings on a bright yet crisp Monday morning in Grand Blanc.

PERSONAL NOTE: A thank you to all who worked in preparing the worship service Sunday. Thanks to Dee and the Choir for the special number in song. 

LEADERSHIP ARTICLE: Click this LINK for the article, God of Rest.

THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Click on this LINK for the article, Forgiveness.

HOPE FOR PARENTS: Click this LINK for the article, Parenting with A.W.E. 

ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK  for Rhythm of Prayer.

HERE'S MY QUESTION:  What does "in the Lord" mean in Ephesians 6:1? Click on this LINK.

GRADUATE STUDIES: An Intro to Bibliology and Hermeneutics, part 9 of 10. Click on this LINK .These are video lessons (they also have an audio version available on the same page).  Lesson 9 of 10 is "History of Interpretation". 

LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Find a place where there's joy, and the joy will burn out the pain." J. Campbell
 
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Click this LINK for it.

My desire for you this week is that you will experience the love of Christ.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell

February 10, 2014...Training Material

Greetings on a typical winter Monday morning.

PERSONAL NOTE: A thank you to all who worked in preparing the worship service Sunday. Special thanks to Janice Foltz for her message in song. Great song choice...great job! We welcomed our newest members on Sunday...Robert and Inez Boudreaux and Jeff Warner.

LEADERSHIP ARTICLE: Click this LINK for the article, From Pain to Purpose.

THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Click on this LINK for the article, How to Become a Christian. Today please read number 17 and 18 answer/questions. You will find it helpful in dealing with others.

HOPE FOR PARENTS: Click this LINK for the article, Five Keys for Teaching Kids Healthy Sexuality. 

ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK  for What the Bible Says About Hell. Spend some time with this checking out the references.

HERE'S MY QUESTION:  Does the Greek construction in Acts 2:38 show that baptism has nothing to do with the remission of sins? Please click on this LINK for an answer. This may be too advanced for you, but check it out anyway!

GRADUATE STUDIES: An Intro to Bibliology and Hermeneutics, part 8 of 10. Click on this LINK .These are video lessons (they also have an audio version available on the same page).  Lesson 8 of 10 is "Inerrancy". 

LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Don't judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant." R. L. Stevenson.
 
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Click this LINK for it.

My desire for you this week is that you will plant many seeds.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell

February 3, 2014...Training Material

Greetings on a very chilly February day (saying this is becoming a habit).

PERSONAL NOTE: A thank you to all who worked in preparing the worship service Sunday. Thanks to Dee and the choir for the special choir number. I appreciate those of you who set up for communion...thanks.

LEADERSHIP ARTICLE: Click this LINK for the article, Friends To Die For.

THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Click on this LINK for the article, How to Become a Christian. Today please read number 15 and 16 answer/questions. Next week you will read 17 and 18, etc. during the following weeks to cover all 18 points. You will find it helpful in dealing with others.

HOPE FOR PARENTS: Click this LINK for the article, Ten Things Kids Learn From Their Parent's Marriage. 

ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK  for The Qualities of a Godly Mate.

HERE'S MY QUESTION:   What does Isaiah 45:3 mean, “I will give you the treasures of darkness"? Please click on this LINK for an answer.

GRADUATE STUDIES: An Intro to Bibliology and Hermeneutics, part 7 of 10. Click on this LINK .These are video lessons (they also have an audio version available on the same page).  Lesson 7 of 10 is "Proving Inspiration...". 

LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "It is during our darkest moments that we must focus to see the light" A. Onassis
 
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Click this LINK for it.

My desire for you this week is that your ministry will not appear to you to be in vain.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell