November 24, 2014...Training Material

Greetings on this damp, wet, Monday morning. 
                
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who assisted in preparation for the Sunday worship service.  Thank you to everyone who participated in the Operation Christmas Child project. We have collected  about 144 boxes to be delivered to children all over the world! Thanks!!! Thank you to all who were involved in preparation and delivery of the Church-wide Thanksgiving Dinner. Congratulations are in order to Bob and Judy Hittie on their 5oth wedding anniversary...well done!
          
LEADERSHIP ARTICLE: Click this LINK for the article, Need to be Needed.  
                 
THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Click on this LINK for the article, Faith in the Night...Despair and Rebellion. This is article number 38 in the series.  
               
HOPE FOR PARENTS: Click this LINK for the article, An Attitude of Thankfulness.
                             
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK  for the article, An Exposition of the Gospel of Matthew..Lesson 1. This series will last for several weeks. The host for this series is Dr. Allen Ross.
                           
HERE'S MY QUESTION: Is nature sacred? Does the Bible address animism?  Click on this LINK.
                           
GRADUATE STUDIES: Ecclesiology and Eschatology...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 Gifts of the Church....
               
COUNSELING HELP: This will begin a series of articles on Anger Management: Dealing with an angry ex-boyfriend/girlfriend. Click this LINK for it.
               
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "To accomplish great things we must first dream, then visualize, then plan...believe...act." A. Montapert.  Here is a humorous bonus by that great baseball player and philosopher, Yogi Berra, to lighten your day: "It's like deja-vu, all over again." 
                          
My desire for you this week is that you plan now to be thankful to God for His blessings.   
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.

November 17, 2014...Training Material

Greetings on this cold, Tuesday morning...It looks like Winter is here! 
              
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who assisted in preparation for the Sunday worship service.  Thank you teens from the Jr. Choir for your song Sunday.

Don't forget your Christmas Child Box...we already are off to a great start from Faith Fellowship class.         
LEADERSHIP ARTICLE: Click this LINK for the article, Mentoring - the greatest investment.  
               
THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Click on this LINK for the article, Faith in the Night...Disappointed Hope. This is article number 37 in the series.  
             
HOPE FOR PARENTS: Click this LINK for the article, Don't Stop Don't Quit.
                           
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK  for the article, The Line In The Sand.
                         
HERE'S MY QUESTION: Do Eagles actually carry their young on their wings (Exodus 19:4)?  Click on this LINK.
                         
GRADUATE STUDIES: Ecclesiology and Eschatology...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 Ministries of the Church: Ordinances/Sacraments.
             
COUNSELING HELP: This will begin a series of articles on Anger Management: Hormones and Anger. Click this LINK for it.
               
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Animals are reliable, many full of love, true in their affections, predictable in their actions, grateful and loyal. Difficult standards for people to live up to." A. Montapert.  Here is a humorous bonus by that great baseball player and philosopher, Yogi Berra, to lighten your day: "You can observe a lot by just watching." 
                        
My desire for you this week is that you enjoy the music of the season...I know that I do.   
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.

November 11, 2014...Training Material

Greetings on this cool, Tuesday morning (I was off yesterday trimming trees and shrubs for Winter). 
            
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who assisted in preparation for the Sunday worship service. Thanks Linda Hittle for the special music...nice song. Welcome new member, Bob Johnson! Happy Birthday to my wife Janice Foltz.
     
LEADERSHIP ARTICLE: Click this LINK for the article, Mentoring.  
             
THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Click on this LINK for the article, Faith in the Night Season series...How Do We Feel During the Dark Night of the Spirit? This is article number 36 in the series.  
           
HOPE FOR PARENTS: Click this LINK for the article, Beauty for Ashes.
                         
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK  for the article, Studying Jesus as History.
                       
HERE'S MY QUESTION: Is there any indication in Scriptures that Esau was saved?  Click on this LINK.
                       
GRADUATE STUDIES: Ecclesiology and Eschatology...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 Ministries of the Church:...
           
COUNSELING HELP: This will begin a series of articles on Anger Management. My husband is angry...what should I do? Click this LINK for it.
             
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "If you don't have solid beliefs you cannot build a stable life. Beliefs are like the foundation of a building, and they are the foundation to build your life upon." A. Montapert.  Here is a humorous bonus by that great baseball player and philosopher, Yogi Berra, to lighten your day: "Always go to the other people's funerals, otherwise they won't come to yours." 
                      
My desire for you this week is that you get your Christmas Child Box ready.    
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.

November 3, 2014...Training Material

Greetings on this cool, Monday morning...can you believe that we already had some snow?!!! 
          
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who assisted in preparation for the Sunday worship service. Don't forget to fill up your Operation Christmas Child box. This is a great outreach. Thank you Dee, Jan and the choir for the number in song...very good. Thank you to all who were involved in communion. Your work is appreciated.

Please keep Jan's mom and family in prayer as Wed. we will have the funeral of Clarence Fair, mom's brother. Remember Nikki and her family in the passing of her grandfather. 

Remember the teens this weekend at the Word of Life overnight event! Pray that many young people will be saved.

Last but not least, don't forget to VOTE on Tuesday!!!
   
LEADERSHIP ARTICLE: Click this LINK for the article, Marriage.  
           
THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Click on this LINK for the article, Faith in the Night Season series...The Way of the Cross. This is article number 35 in the series.  
         
HOPE FOR PARENTS: Click this LINK for the article, You Are a Daily Gospel to the World.
                       
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK  for the article, The Line in the Sand.
                     
HERE'S MY QUESTION: Can you explain why there is no more sea in Revelation 21:1?  Click on this LINK.
                     
GRADUATE STUDIES: Ecclesiology and Eschatology...Lesson 4 of 10. Click on this LINK . These are video lessons (they also have an audio version available on the same page).  Lesson 4 of 10 is The Purpose of the Church...
         
COUNSELING HELP: This will begin a series of articles on Anger Management. Overcoming Common Relationship Issues. Click this LINK for it.
           
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: This is a repeat, but I love it! "Expect problems and eat them for breakfast." A. Montapert.  Here is a humorous bonus by that great baseball player and philosopher, Yogi Berra, to lighten your day: "If you come to a fork in the road, take it." 
                    
My desire for you this week is that you get ready to enjoy the Christmas Season.    
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.