Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ.
The chasm between need and want seems to widen with every passing day. We have been convinced that we need certain things in order to survive: cell phones, televisions, fancy cars, big houses, closets filled to bursting with clothes, wealth, etc. We have been told that these are necessities to life when in fact they are not. Granted, it is pretty hard to imagine life without some of these things, but that does not make them necessary. The only thing that is necessary to have life is Jesus. He provides everything we need. If we just trust in him, and put our lives in his hands, we will have all our needs met. Jesus loves us. He loves us enough to die for us; he loves us enough to take care of us. 'Things' often lead us astray, away from Jesus. Jesus leads us down right paths, to still waters and green grass. Jesus fills our needs. God bless you.
Pastor Josh
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Monday, March 5, 2012
Sunday, March 4, 2012
1 Timothy 5: 1- 6: 2a; Widows, Elders and Slaves
Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ.
Widows were a major concern of the early church. Widows were defenseless, often left at the mercy of their families to receive provision, which often did not. The church, seeing this, stepped in and cared for them when almost no one else would. We need to ask ourselves who is in need in the world today and what can we do to help? God bless you.
Pastor Josh
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Widows were a major concern of the early church. Widows were defenseless, often left at the mercy of their families to receive provision, which often did not. The church, seeing this, stepped in and cared for them when almost no one else would. We need to ask ourselves who is in need in the world today and what can we do to help? God bless you.
Pastor Josh
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Saturday, March 3, 2012
1 Timothy 3: 14- 4: 16; Reasons for Paul's Instructions
Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ.
Paul is writing these instructions to help people, which reminds us that as the body of Christ we are to care for, and help, other members of this body. On one hand this means that we are to offer a hand where help is needed. In other words, to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, etc. And on the other hand it means to do what Paul does here, to help people in their journey of faith. For those of us who have been at this for a while we can assist others who are new to faith. We can, and should, teach them what it is to have faith, what it is to worship, pray, etc. Paul reminds of our call to help others, to encourage others, in their journey of faith. God bless you.
Pastor Josh
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Paul is writing these instructions to help people, which reminds us that as the body of Christ we are to care for, and help, other members of this body. On one hand this means that we are to offer a hand where help is needed. In other words, to feed the hungry, to clothe the naked, etc. And on the other hand it means to do what Paul does here, to help people in their journey of faith. For those of us who have been at this for a while we can assist others who are new to faith. We can, and should, teach them what it is to have faith, what it is to worship, pray, etc. Paul reminds of our call to help others, to encourage others, in their journey of faith. God bless you.
Pastor Josh
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Friday, March 2, 2012
Taize Worship Service
Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ.
Please join us Sunday night, March 4, at 7:00 p.m. for a Taize Worship service in the Chapel. This is a contemplative worship and prayer service in the tradition of the Taize community in France. Through scripture, prayer, song, and silence, we will engage in one continual prayer that is both communal and individual, allowing us to open our eyes and hearts during our Lenten journey. God bless you.
Pastor Josh
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Please join us Sunday night, March 4, at 7:00 p.m. for a Taize Worship service in the Chapel. This is a contemplative worship and prayer service in the tradition of the Taize community in France. Through scripture, prayer, song, and silence, we will engage in one continual prayer that is both communal and individual, allowing us to open our eyes and hearts during our Lenten journey. God bless you.
Pastor Josh
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1 Timothy 3: 1-13; Qualifications for Overseers and Deacons
Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ.
If I may, I will sum this up by saying, 'Live out faith.' In order to be used by God we have to be willing to do what God calls us to do. He gives us a pretty clear picture of the kind of life we are supposed to live. In Scripture we see it, but God also continues to speak us day in and day out, reminding us of our call to live out our faith. All of us should have a burning desire to be used by God. The first step in making that a reality is by practicing faith, living it out in our daily lives. God bless you.
Pastor Josh
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If I may, I will sum this up by saying, 'Live out faith.' In order to be used by God we have to be willing to do what God calls us to do. He gives us a pretty clear picture of the kind of life we are supposed to live. In Scripture we see it, but God also continues to speak us day in and day out, reminding us of our call to live out our faith. All of us should have a burning desire to be used by God. The first step in making that a reality is by practicing faith, living it out in our daily lives. God bless you.
Pastor Josh
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Thursday, March 1, 2012
Sunday Scripture and Sermon for March 4, 2012
Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ.
The Scripture passage for this Sunday is from Mark 8: 27-38, in which Peter makes the Good Confession, and Jesus predicts his death. The sermon is titled 'Christ-Centered,' and will focus on our need to center ourselves on Jesus and Jesus alone. I hope to see you all in worship on Sunday. God bless you.
Pastor Josh
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The Scripture passage for this Sunday is from Mark 8: 27-38, in which Peter makes the Good Confession, and Jesus predicts his death. The sermon is titled 'Christ-Centered,' and will focus on our need to center ourselves on Jesus and Jesus alone. I hope to see you all in worship on Sunday. God bless you.
Pastor Josh
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1 Timothy 2: 1-15; Instructions in Worship
Grace and peace to you from our Lord Jesus Christ.
At the top of the list is prayer. I cannot stress enough how important daily prayer is to the journey of faith. Prayer is a time when we place ourselves in the holy presence of God. We come there to speak with God and allow him to speak to us. We come there to ask for God's help and allow him to give it. Prayer is a time when we are guided in faith, when we are strengthened for all that lies ahead, when we are blessed to hear the voice of the almighty. Any act of worship should begin with prayer, spending time in God's presence. God bless you.
Pastor Josh
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At the top of the list is prayer. I cannot stress enough how important daily prayer is to the journey of faith. Prayer is a time when we place ourselves in the holy presence of God. We come there to speak with God and allow him to speak to us. We come there to ask for God's help and allow him to give it. Prayer is a time when we are guided in faith, when we are strengthened for all that lies ahead, when we are blessed to hear the voice of the almighty. Any act of worship should begin with prayer, spending time in God's presence. God bless you.
Pastor Josh
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