Monday, December 29, 2014

December 29, 2014...Training Material

Greetings on this pleasant December, Monday morning (the sunrise sky was lovely). 
                    
 
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who assisted in preparation for the Sunday worship service.  Thank you, Josh Mead for giving us an update concerning your mission field. Special thanks to Jan Foltz for the number in song...nicely done! We appreciate all of the extra effort put forth by everyone to make the Christmas season special...THANKS!
   
 
LEADERSHIP ARTICLE: Click this LINK for the article, Obedience.  
                     
 
THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Click on this LINK for the article, Faith in the Night...Dwelling In His Presence. Part 1 of 3. This is article number 43 in the series.  
                 
 
HOPE FOR PARENTS: Click this LINK for the article, Keeping Your Eyes On Jesus.
                                 
 
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK  for the article, An Exposition of the Gospel of Matthew...Lesson 5...The Baptism of Jesus. This series will last for several weeks. The host for this series is Dr. Allen Ross.
                               
 
HERE'S MY QUESTION: Was the Apostle Paul married?  Click on this LINK.
                               

GRADUATE STUDIES: Introduction to Theology...Lesson 1 of 10. Click on this LINK . These are video lessons (they also have an audio version available on the same page).  Today's lesson starts the Graduate program over again from the beginning. View these lessons if you dare!
                   
 
COUNSELING HELP: This is from a series of articles on Anger Management: Defusing Anger and Conflict. Click this LINK for it.
                 
 
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: I want to share again, one of my favorite Montapert quotes:"Expect problems and eat them for breakfast." A. Montapert.  This would make a great office plaque! Here is a humorous bonus by that great baseball player and philosopher, Yogi Berra, to lighten your day: "It ain't over till it's over." 
 
My desire for you this week is that you establish good skills in your life!   
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.

Monday, December 22, 2014

Greetings on this pleasant December, Monday morning. 
                  
 
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who assisted in preparation for the Sunday worship service.  Thank you, Bud and Sallie for lighting candle number 4 in our Advent Candle lighting event. Choir and Dee...I enjoyed the Bethlehem Suite...nice job! Special thanks to the Joyful Sounds Quartet for their afternoon Christmas concert.
 
 
LEADERSHIP ARTICLE: Click this LINK for the article, Not Off The Hook.  
                   
 
THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Click on this LINK for the article, Faith in the Night...Warnings for the Dark Night of the Soul. This is article number 42 in the series.  
                 

HOPE FOR PARENTS: Click this LINK for the article, The Ultimate Christmas Gift.
                               
 
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK  for the article, An Exposition of the Gospel of Matthew..Lesson 4...The Slaughter of the Innocents. This series will last for several weeks. The host for this series is Dr. Allen Ross.
                             
 
HERE'S MY QUESTION: Why are some believers miraculously healed and others aren't? Is it demonic?  Click on this LINK.
                             
 
GRADUATE STUDIES: Ecclesiology and Eschatology...Lesson 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 The Rapture and the Afterlife. Please note that within Christianity there are varying views of the Rapture. Next time I will start this Graduate Studies section from the very beginning and go completely through it again. If you missed something you will see it again. For those of you who have completed the study...Congratulations!
                 
 
COUNSELING HELP: This is from a series of articles on Anger Management: How To Deal With An Angry Father. Click this LINK for it.
               
 
LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "In life, the first thing you must do is decide what you really want. Weigh the costs and the results. Are the results worthy of the costs? Then make up your mind completely and go after your goal with all your might." A. Montapert.  Here is a humorous bonus by that great baseball player and philosopher, Yogi Berra, to lighten your day: "Little League baseball is a very good thing because it keeps parents off the streets." 
 
My desire for you this week is that you celebrate a wonderful Christmas!   
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.

Monday, December 15, 2014

December 15, 2014...Training Material

Greetings on this dismal December, Monday morning...I hope it improves. 
                
 
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who assisted in preparation for the Sunday worship service.  Thanks to the Light Family for filling in at the last minute of the Advent Candle Season candle number 3. Special thanks also to all who were involved in the Christmas program...I won't name names for fear I would leave someone out. I thoroughly enjoyed it! GREAT JOB WELL DONE! Thank you Sue Warner for the special music Sunday morning. Thank you Dee, for helping with the congregational singing...it was much appreciated.

SPECIAL NOTE: Sunday, December 21st we will have a 4 pm. special Christmas concert here at FBC with The Joyful Sounds Quartet. Plan on coming and invite a guest. The concert will be Christmas music. Make it a point to support your Church. We will take up a love offering for the group.
 
LEADERSHIP ARTICLE: Click this LINK for the article, No Fear.  
                 
 
THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Click on this LINK for the article, Faith in the Night...The Goal and Puposes of the Dark Night of the Soul. This is article number 41 in the series.  
               
 
HOPE FOR PARENTS: Click this LINK for the article, The Incarnation.
                             
 
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK  for the article, An Exposition of the Gospel of Matthew..Lesson 3...The Visit of the Wise Men. This series will last for several weeks. The host for this series is Dr. Allen Ross.
                           
 
HERE'S MY QUESTION: How did Paul's imprisonment impact his ministry?  Click on this LINK.
                           
 
GRADUATE STUDIES: Ecclesiology and Eschatology...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 What are the different views of the Millennium?
               
 
COUNSELING HELP: This is from a series of articles on Anger Management: Flying Off the Handle. 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: "Half the lies they tell about me aren't true." 
 
My desire for you this week is that you take up a task for Jesus.   
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.

Monday, December 1, 2014

December 1, 2014...Training Material

Greetings on this cool and December, Monday morning...can you believe it's December? 
              
 
PERSONAL NOTE: I want to thank everyone who assisted in preparation for the Sunday worship service.  Thanks to the Sample Family for starting off the Advent Candle Season. A reminder that this coming Sunday at 5:30 pm. we will be going out in groups caroling...come and join us.

LEADERSHIP ARTICLE: Click this LINK for the article, No Empty Time.  
               
 
THEOLOGY ARTICLE: Click on this LINK for the article, Faith in the Night...What Do We Do in the Night Seasons? This is article number 39 in the series.  
             
 
HOPE FOR PARENTS: Click this LINK for the article, Tips for Creating a Great Family Christmas.
                           
 
ADVANCED DISCIPLESHIP: Click this LINK  for the article, An Exposition of the Gospel of Matthew..Lesson 2...The Birth of Jesus. This series will last for several weeks. The host for this series is Dr. Allen Ross.
                         
 
HERE'S MY QUESTION: What is the opposite of love?  Click on this LINK.
                         
 
GRADUATE STUDIES: Ecclesiology and Eschatology...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 Marks of a false Church....
             
 
COUNSELING HELP: This is from a series of articles on Anger Management: Growing up with violence. Click this LINK for it.
               

LEADERSHIP QUOTE: "Every person has free choice. Free to obey or disobey Natural Laws. Your choice determines the consequences. Nobody ever did, or ever will, escape the consequences of his choice." A. Montapert.  Here is a humorous bonus by that great baseball player and philosopher, Yogi Berra, to lighten your day: "I wish I had an answer for that because I'm tired of answering that question." 
                        

My desire for you this week is that you decide right now to enjoy the Christmas season.   
In His Majesty's service, Pastor Darrell.