Posts from 2017 (Page 19)
Heartbeat – Volume 24 February 2017 Issue 2
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Bulletin – Week of February 5, 2017
Whoever you are and wherever you come from, you are welcome! May the presence of the Almighty bless and comfort you, so that you leave here renewed and prepared for the week ahead. Message: Yours For The Asking Scripture: 1 John 5:14-15 Offering: Kingdom Advancement Fund Prayer Requests: This week we are asked to pray for Ken and Elaine Wick, Joe and Barb Zylstra, Ken Anderson, Elaine Barringer and Mabel Benedict. Suggestions for prayers would be for their spiritual growth,…
Serving a 15-Year Sentence
Chinese Persecution of Pastors Alimujiang Yimiti was leading ethnic-Uyghur Muslims to Christ in western China when he was arrested by Chinese public security officers. Initially, officials closed his business after accusing him of using it as a cover for “preaching Christianity among people of Uyghur ethnicity.” But when his case went to trial in 2008, the charges were increased to subverting the Chinese government and endangering national security. Alimujiang, a former Muslim, was sentenced to 15 years in prison. His…
Culture Wars, New gods and The Changing face of America
Here is a great article about the culture wars and the effects they have had on America. I would highly encourage the read. http://thirdmill.org/articles/pet_jones/pet_jones.Christianworldview.html
What have we normalized?
“We have an alarming capacity to normalize sin and unbelief!” I heard these words spoken by a fellow Bellingham pastor this past week and they got me thinking, “What have I normalized?” To some that question might not even make sense. “Normalized,” what does that mean? To normalize simply means to make something the standard. It is to make something a regularly expected part of life. To normalize is to assume that this attitude, action, perspective, etc. is the basis…
Persecuted Prayer Guide (Feb 2017)
Here is the prayer calendar from OpenDoors that will help you pray for our persecuted brothers and sisters around the globe:
Bulletin – Week of January 29, 2017
What a friend we have in Jesus! Christ has befriended us. Let us befriend one another by extending our hands in Christian fellowship. Welcome to all. Message: The Prayer of Jonah Scripture: Jonah 1:17-2:10 Offering: Benevolence Fund This week we are asked to pray for Pastor John and Jean Van Hemert, Roland and Esther Vanden Bos, Len and Terry Vander Woude, don and Tena Vanderpol, Lee and Arlene Veenstra. Suggestions for prayers would be for their spiritual growth, opportunities to…
What is Reformed Theology?
RTS Wisdom Wednesday Student Contest: Winner from Reformed Theological Seminary on Vimeo.
The Prayer of Jonah
Preparing our Hearts to Worship In an effort to help you prepare for the January 29th, 2017, Sunday morning corporate worship gathering and to aid you in your own reflections on Prayers of Repentance, I wanted to pose a few questions and provide a few resources to prayerfully consider over the coming days. Our sermon is entitled, “The Prayer of Jonah”. The main Scripture for the day is Jonah 1:17-2:10. The other passages are either referenced in the message…
Bulletin – Week of January 22, 2017
Rejoice as we serve God. May our hearts overflow with love for God and for one another. Reach out in Christian love to welcome one another. We are pleased by your presence here this morning! Message: God of Storms Scripture: Jonah 1:4-16 Offering: General Fund Prayer Requests: This week we are asked to pray for Don and Elaine Snapper, Aaron and Megan Speyer and their children, Lanny and Christine Speyer, Ruth Stadt, Kylie Thramer, Donna Van Beek Suggestions for prayers…