We continue to meet people here in the park as well as in the community and invite them to Bible Study. We also ordered a small sign to put in front of the church giving day and time of Bible Study. We continue in prayer and ask each of you to pray with us. Thank you.
Just Visiting Heaven
Our former pastor would occasionally go on a personal retreat to pray and seek God's direction for his ministry. During one retreat, someone called the church office and asked,
"May I speak with the pastor?"
The secretary replied, "I'm sorry, he's gone to be with the Lord."
There was a long silence on the other end. Then the secretary realized what she had said.
"But he'll be back next week."
The Power of Prayer
By Michael Youssef, Ph.D.
There is no power over temptation nor victory over sin without spending time with God in prayer.
Prayer should be our first option rather than the final effort. When trouble approaches, we need to run to God in prayer. If you are weary and feel heavy-laden, take time to pray. When life is joyful, take time to praise God for His goodness through prayer.
Moses prayed, and water flowed from a rock. Joshua prayed, and the sun stood still. Hannah prayed, and God gave her a son.
David prayed, and Goliath fell. Elijah prayed, and fire rained down from heaven. Daniel prayed, and God closed the lions’ mouths. Jesus prayed, and 5,000 people were fed and satisfied with a little boy’s lunch.
When Jesus prayed in the Garden of Gethsemane, the demons shook with terror. Heaven’s boundless power and strength are ours when we pray and align our will with His perfect plan.
Are you discouraged and despondent? Pray.
Do you feel defeated by sin? Pray.
Does it seem as if your life and personal relationships are falling apart? Your greatest needs can be met through prayer.
Therefore, pray, knowing that when you draw near to Him, He will draw near to you.
“Come near to God and he will come near to you. . . . Humble yourselves before the Lord, and he will lift you up” (James 4:8, 10).
We want to thank you for your support through your prayers, calls, e-mails and finances. Even now when we have lost some of our support God reminds me, He is still here and that each of you are here with us and new people are going to give. So Thank You.
Winston Churchill wisely said, "We make a living by what we get; we make a life by what we give."
Have a great day, love you, pass it on.
Don
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