Greetings on this pleasant Fall day. The leaves are turning.
PERSONAL NOTE:
I want to thank everyone who was involved in planning, preparation for
the Sunday worship service. Thank you, Dee for helping with the song leading. Thanks Mr. Bud and the King's Kids and Savior Singers for the music in song. We appreciate it.
LEADERSHIP ARTICLE: Click this LINK for the article, Leading by Serving.
THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Click on this LINK for the article, Faith in the Night Season series...What Do We Do When Trouble Comes? Part 3 of 3. This is article number 30 in the series.
HOPE FOR PARENTS: Click this LINK for the article, Attempting the Impossible.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK for the article, Do Atheists believe in just one less God than Christians? Put your thinking cap on.
HERE'S MY QUESTION: What is the significance of numbers in Scripture? Click on this LINK.
GRADUATE STUDIES: Soteriology...Lesson 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 The Doctrine of Sanctification.
COUNSELING HELP: Click this LINK for it. The consequences and pain of divorce.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "All lasting business is built on friendship" A. Montapert. Here is a humorous bonus by that great baseball player and philosopher, Yogi Berra, to lighten your day: "If you don't know where you are going, you might wind up someplace else."
My desire for you this week is for you to cast your bread upon the water.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
Monday, September 22, 2014
Greetings on this cool, cloudy, rainy Monday morning. Hey, it's Michigan!
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who was involved in planning, preparation for the Sunday worship service. Thank you, Dee and Choir for the message in song. It was also good to have Marty Miller and his wife Janet with us for the final Summer Concert Series concert. I think everyone enjoyed it. I enjoyed being part of it by singing along with him (and everyone else) on several songs. The turn out was less than desired, but the blessings were many.
LEADERSHIP ARTICLE: Click this LINK for the article, Leadership.
THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Click on this LINK for the article, Faith in the Night Season series...What Do We Do When Trouble Comes? Part 2 of 2. This is article number 29 in the series.
HOPE FOR PARENTS: Click this LINK for the article, Garbage In Garbage Out.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK for the article, The Door To Abundant Life.
HERE'S MY QUESTION: Where did Cain's wife come from? Click on this LINK.
GRADUATE STUDIES: Soteriology...Lesson 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 The Doctrine of Justification.
COUNSELING HELP: Click this LINK for it. Rebuilding your life after divorce.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Man is raw and wild, that is one of the reasons why he needs the Christian teaching." A. Montapert. Here is a humorous bonus by that great baseball player and philosopher, Yogi Berra, to lighten your day: "Baseball is 90 percent mental and the other half is physical."
My desire for you this week is for you to learn to offer good advice.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who was involved in planning, preparation for the Sunday worship service. Thank you, Dee and Choir for the message in song. It was also good to have Marty Miller and his wife Janet with us for the final Summer Concert Series concert. I think everyone enjoyed it. I enjoyed being part of it by singing along with him (and everyone else) on several songs. The turn out was less than desired, but the blessings were many.
LEADERSHIP ARTICLE: Click this LINK for the article, Leadership.
THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Click on this LINK for the article, Faith in the Night Season series...What Do We Do When Trouble Comes? Part 2 of 2. This is article number 29 in the series.
HOPE FOR PARENTS: Click this LINK for the article, Garbage In Garbage Out.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK for the article, The Door To Abundant Life.
HERE'S MY QUESTION: Where did Cain's wife come from? Click on this LINK.
GRADUATE STUDIES: Soteriology...Lesson 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 The Doctrine of Justification.
COUNSELING HELP: Click this LINK for it. Rebuilding your life after divorce.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Man is raw and wild, that is one of the reasons why he needs the Christian teaching." A. Montapert. Here is a humorous bonus by that great baseball player and philosopher, Yogi Berra, to lighten your day: "Baseball is 90 percent mental and the other half is physical."
My desire for you this week is for you to learn to offer good advice.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
Monday, September 15, 2014
September 15, 2014...Training Material
Greetings on this cool but pleasant Monday morning...I think Fall is arriving.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who was involved in planning, preparation for the Sunday worship service. Thank you, Jan and Dee for the duet. Everyone seemed to enjoy it. It is also good to have the choir back from Summer vacation.
Get ready now for Back To Church Sunday which is this coming Sunday, September 21, 2014. Who are you going to call about it? Who are you going to bring out for this great day? Let us each get involved in this outreach effort! We will also have the last of the Summer Concert Series the 21st. It will feature Marty Miller. Don't miss the opportunity at 4 pm. We will take up a love offering to defray costs.
LEADERSHIP ARTICLE: Click this LINK for the article, Last Words.
THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Click on this LINK for the article, Faith in the Night Season series...What Do We Do When Trouble Comes? Part 1 of 2. This is article number 28 in the series.
HOPE FOR PARENTS: Click this LINK for the article, God Loves You Just The Way You Are.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK for the article, Four Steps To Inductive Bible Study.
HERE'S MY QUESTION: Does the Bible prohibit interracial marriage? Click on this LINK.
GRADUATE STUDIES: Soteriology...Lesson 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 The Doctrine of Conversion.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Nobody ever did, or ever will, escape the consequences of his choices" A. Montapert. Here is a humorous bonus by that great baseball player and philosopher, Yogi Berra, to lighten your day: "A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore."
COUNSELING HELP: Click this LINK for it. Finding Hope and Help After Divorce.
My desire for you this week is for you to reach out to someone in need.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who was involved in planning, preparation for the Sunday worship service. Thank you, Jan and Dee for the duet. Everyone seemed to enjoy it. It is also good to have the choir back from Summer vacation.
Get ready now for Back To Church Sunday which is this coming Sunday, September 21, 2014. Who are you going to call about it? Who are you going to bring out for this great day? Let us each get involved in this outreach effort! We will also have the last of the Summer Concert Series the 21st. It will feature Marty Miller. Don't miss the opportunity at 4 pm. We will take up a love offering to defray costs.
LEADERSHIP ARTICLE: Click this LINK for the article, Last Words.
THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Click on this LINK for the article, Faith in the Night Season series...What Do We Do When Trouble Comes? Part 1 of 2. This is article number 28 in the series.
HOPE FOR PARENTS: Click this LINK for the article, God Loves You Just The Way You Are.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK for the article, Four Steps To Inductive Bible Study.
HERE'S MY QUESTION: Does the Bible prohibit interracial marriage? Click on this LINK.
GRADUATE STUDIES: Soteriology...Lesson 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 The Doctrine of Conversion.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Nobody ever did, or ever will, escape the consequences of his choices" A. Montapert. Here is a humorous bonus by that great baseball player and philosopher, Yogi Berra, to lighten your day: "A nickel ain't worth a dime anymore."
COUNSELING HELP: Click this LINK for it. Finding Hope and Help After Divorce.
My desire for you this week is for you to reach out to someone in need.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
Monday, September 8, 2014
Greetings on this cool but pleasant Monday morning.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who was involved in planning, preparation for the Sunday worship service. Thank you, Teen choir for the special music you shared.
THANK YOU to everyone who made RALLY DAY such a great time! Special thanks to Dale and Sally and their crews for making it all possible. We had a large group that stayed for the lunch and after lunch activities. We even had a line up of people who wanted to see the Pastor get soaked in the dunk-chair...well he did get soaked! A good time was had by everyone who was there.
Get ready now for Back To Church Sunday which is September 21, 2014. Who are you going to call about it? Who are you going to bring out for this great day? Let us each get involved in this outreach effort!
A third Reminder: Please note the addition of a new link in the "Bonus Training Links" area to the left. It is the first one entitled: Handling Addiction - What can You Do? Please check it out and make it available to those who need it...or post it somewhere on Facebook (if you use it). This is valuable information.
LEADERSHIP ARTICLE: Click this LINK for the article, Joy From God's Presence.
THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Click on this LINK for the article, Faith in the Night Season series...Does Anybody care? This is article number 27 in the series.
HOPE FOR PARENTS: Click this LINK for the article, A Reservoir of Power.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK for the article, Naturalism: Bumping into Reality.
HERE'S MY QUESTION: Should "wives, submit to your husbands" translate to "endure abuse"? Click on this LINK.
GRADUATE STUDIES: Soteriology...Lesson 6 of 10. Click on this LINK . These are video lessons (they also have an audio version available on the same page). Lesson 6 of 10 is The Doctrines of Calling and Regeneration. Put you thinking and concentration hat on!
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Every time you get angry you poison your own system." A. Montapert. Here is a humorous bonus by that great baseball player and philosopher, Yogi Berra, to lighten your day: "I never blame myself when I'm not hitting. I just blame the bat and if it keeps up, I change bats. After all, if I know it isn't my fault that I'm not hitting, how can I get mad at myself?"
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Click this LINK for it. Shortly, I will replace this slot with a new category called: Counseling Help.
My desire for you this week is for you to enjoy the ministries that the Lord has given you.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who was involved in planning, preparation for the Sunday worship service. Thank you, Teen choir for the special music you shared.
THANK YOU to everyone who made RALLY DAY such a great time! Special thanks to Dale and Sally and their crews for making it all possible. We had a large group that stayed for the lunch and after lunch activities. We even had a line up of people who wanted to see the Pastor get soaked in the dunk-chair...well he did get soaked! A good time was had by everyone who was there.
Get ready now for Back To Church Sunday which is September 21, 2014. Who are you going to call about it? Who are you going to bring out for this great day? Let us each get involved in this outreach effort!
A third Reminder: Please note the addition of a new link in the "Bonus Training Links" area to the left. It is the first one entitled: Handling Addiction - What can You Do? Please check it out and make it available to those who need it...or post it somewhere on Facebook (if you use it). This is valuable information.
LEADERSHIP ARTICLE: Click this LINK for the article, Joy From God's Presence.
THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Click on this LINK for the article, Faith in the Night Season series...Does Anybody care? This is article number 27 in the series.
HOPE FOR PARENTS: Click this LINK for the article, A Reservoir of Power.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK for the article, Naturalism: Bumping into Reality.
HERE'S MY QUESTION: Should "wives, submit to your husbands" translate to "endure abuse"? Click on this LINK.
GRADUATE STUDIES: Soteriology...Lesson 6 of 10. Click on this LINK . These are video lessons (they also have an audio version available on the same page). Lesson 6 of 10 is The Doctrines of Calling and Regeneration. Put you thinking and concentration hat on!
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Every time you get angry you poison your own system." A. Montapert. Here is a humorous bonus by that great baseball player and philosopher, Yogi Berra, to lighten your day: "I never blame myself when I'm not hitting. I just blame the bat and if it keeps up, I change bats. After all, if I know it isn't my fault that I'm not hitting, how can I get mad at myself?"
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Click this LINK for it. Shortly, I will replace this slot with a new category called: Counseling Help.
My desire for you this week is for you to enjoy the ministries that the Lord has given you.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
Tuesday, September 2, 2014
September 2, 2014...Training Material
Greetings on this Back-to-school Monday morning.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who was involved in planning, preparation for the Sunday worship service. Thank you, Jan Foltz for the special music you shared...nice song. Don't forget to pray for all of our boys and girls as they get back in the groove of school. Get ready now for Back To Church Sunday which is September 21, 2014. Who are you going to call and remind them?
Sunday, September 7 is "Rally Day" here at First Baptist Church. Make sure that you invite someone and that you are there also! It will be a great day!
A Second Reminder: Please note the addition of a new link in the "Bonus Training Links" area to the left. It is the first one entitled: Handling Addiction - What can You Do? Please check it out and make it available to those who need it...or post it somewhere on Facebook (if you use it). This is valuable information.
LEADERSHIP ARTICLE: Click this LINK for the article, Joy.
THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Click on this LINK for the article, Faith in the Night Season series...Passing Through the Night. This is article number 26 in the series.
HOPE FOR PARENTS: Click this LINK for the article, Empty Calories.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK for Psalm 119: Leaving a Legacy. This is an audio lesson.
HERE'S MY QUESTION: Does 'one flesh' happen when you get married, or is it a continuing process? Click on this LINK.
GRADUATE STUDIES: Soteriology...Lesson 5 of 10. Click on this LINK . These are video lessons (they also have an audio version available on the same page). Lesson 5 of 10 is The Doctrine of Atonement. Part 2 of 2.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Don't let the fear of striking out hold you back." Unknown. Here is a humorous bonus by that great baseball player and philosopher, Yogi Berra, to lighten your day: "The future ain't what it used to be." Now think about that for a moment!
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Click this LINK for it.
My desire for you this week is for you to see the majesty of the Lord.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who was involved in planning, preparation for the Sunday worship service. Thank you, Jan Foltz for the special music you shared...nice song. Don't forget to pray for all of our boys and girls as they get back in the groove of school. Get ready now for Back To Church Sunday which is September 21, 2014. Who are you going to call and remind them?
Sunday, September 7 is "Rally Day" here at First Baptist Church. Make sure that you invite someone and that you are there also! It will be a great day!
A Second Reminder: Please note the addition of a new link in the "Bonus Training Links" area to the left. It is the first one entitled: Handling Addiction - What can You Do? Please check it out and make it available to those who need it...or post it somewhere on Facebook (if you use it). This is valuable information.
LEADERSHIP ARTICLE: Click this LINK for the article, Joy.
THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Click on this LINK for the article, Faith in the Night Season series...Passing Through the Night. This is article number 26 in the series.
HOPE FOR PARENTS: Click this LINK for the article, Empty Calories.
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK for Psalm 119: Leaving a Legacy. This is an audio lesson.
HERE'S MY QUESTION: Does 'one flesh' happen when you get married, or is it a continuing process? Click on this LINK.
GRADUATE STUDIES: Soteriology...Lesson 5 of 10. Click on this LINK . These are video lessons (they also have an audio version available on the same page). Lesson 5 of 10 is The Doctrine of Atonement. Part 2 of 2.
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Don't let the fear of striking out hold you back." Unknown. Here is a humorous bonus by that great baseball player and philosopher, Yogi Berra, to lighten your day: "The future ain't what it used to be." Now think about that for a moment!
TODAY'S DEVOTIONAL: Click this LINK for it.
My desire for you this week is for you to see the majesty of the Lord.
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.
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