Posts from August 2016

How do I pray?

Here is a great 2 minutes by Derek Thomas on “How to pray.”  It is simple, sincere and helpful for anyone who is wanting to start out in prayer or who just wants to be reminded about the basics of a prayer life. #Wisdom Wednesday with Dr. Derek Thomas “How do I pray?” from Reformed Theological Seminary on Vimeo.

Bulletin – Week of August 28, 2016

Welcome, everyone! May God open our hearts so love can come forth — love for God and love for one another! Rejoice! We’re with the Lord. Message: What God says about Submission Scripture: Ephesians 5:21 Offering:  General Fund Prayer Requests: This week we are asked to pray for Mike and Geralyn Cunningham and their children, Sissy Davis, Chuck Dean, Dave and Lisa DeSalvo, Denise Doezema, and Scott Emory. Suggestions for prayers would be for their spiritual growth, opportunities to see…

What does God say about ‘Submission’? (POHFW)

Preparing our Hearts to Worship   In an effort to help you prepare for the August 28th, 2016, Sunday morning corporate worship gathering and to aid you in your own reflections on Living by the Spirit, I wanted to pose a few questions and provide a few resources to prayerfully consider over the coming days. Our sermon is entitled, “What does God say about ‘Submission’?”. The main Scripture for the day is Ephesians 5:21. The other passages are either referenced…

Bulletin – Week of August 21, 2016

We extend the right hand of fellowship to all who’ve come to worship the Lord. May God’s love be very real to us all! Message: Peter’s Restoration Scripture: John 18:15-18, 25-27; John 21:15-19 Offering: Outreach Fund Prayer Requests: This week we are asked to pray for Helen Bowman, Alice Brakke, Tricia and Mairi Bravener, Bud and Lorraine Brouwer, Marlene Butenschoen, Mike and Diane Button. Suggestions for prayers would be for their spiritual growth, opportunities to see Christ in their everyday…

Bulletin – Week of August 14, 2016

Welcome to worship! We offer respect and appreciation to all who’ve come to praise our Creator. Please offer your hand of friendship to those around you.  Message: Be Filled By The Spirit  Scripture:  Eph. 5:18  Offering: General Fund Prayer Requests: This week we are asked to pray for Ken Anderson, Elaine Barringer, Mabel Benedict, Tom and Caroline Boenig, Mike and Jenn Boer and their children, Del and Pat Bosman. Suggestions for prayers would be for their spiritual growth, opportunities to…

Articles to consider on popular issues in modern life

I am always blessed by the FRC’s gathering of well thought articles related to a host of social issues.  The August 1 edition is available here I highly recommend these 4 articles Russia’s Evangelism Ban. The new law is nearly as restrictive it was during the cold war, under communism. TWU Law School Court Challenges. Though the BC Barristers are still challenging TWU in Appeals court and we need to keep praying. Solutions for Black Americans, Beginning with the Need for Dads.…