And the chief captain answered, with a great sum obtained I this freedom. And Paul said, But I was free born. Acts 22:28.
Tomorrow is Dr. Martin Luther King’s Day! A federal holiday held on the third Monday of January each year. This day celebrates the life and legacy of a powerful influential civil rights leader. Dr. King gave his life for the pursuit of freedom.
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But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and forever. Amen. II Peter 3:18.
Our theme: A Ministry that thrive in 2025. How will this ministry thrive this year? How will you and I thrive in 2025? By doing all that we can to help the ministry grow. Becoming regular in Worship Service, attending Sunday School and Bible Study, inviting others to come and worship with us and sharing the good news about Christ. God’s desire for us is to be deliberate in our service to Him. Jesus said in that the harvest truly is plenteous, but the laborers are few. Matthew 9:37.
Church, let us prepare to do more this year for Christ than we have done last year. We are commanded to grow in grace and in the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. By working on our relationship to Christ and one another.
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Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Philippians 2:4.
Beloved, there are thousands of people who have been displaced because of the recent fires here in Southern California. People have lost their homes, possessions and some have even lost their lives. We are in a serious crisis and people need help with basic necessities. Food, clothes, shoes, shelter, medicine, transportation etc.
Church, let us continue to pray for those victims of the fire and for God to supply what they need. Pray and ask God to show us how we can support those affected by the fires. This is a time for action, not for accusations.
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REMINDER:
- The weekly Bible Study will broadcast every Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. Please adjust your schedule and tune into the weekly lesson. The conference call dial up number is (717) 908-1928 and the participant’s code is 626130.
WORD FOR THE WEEK:
Esteem is the Greek word hegeomai; means to hold a view, consider.
In other words, means to regard.
Scripture references-Philippians 3:7, II Thessalonians 3:15 and
I Timothy 1:12.
Pastor