New Beginnings...
Next week marks the start of Awana and youth groups. Babies are no longer babies and will be joining the Awana club as cubbies...some will move from the Awana club into youth group. It's also bittersweet, as those who have graduated from high school are no longer with us and have moved into their roles as young adults, pursuing their ambitions in college or in the workforce. It's always a great to see the excitement on the kids faces as they return to groups, being with their "old" friends and meeting new ones.
So come out and join the Awana club or youth group. If you are a parent who has not been involved or if your children have grown and you don't think there is a place for you...you are wrong! We need you! You are a great influence on these little ones and they love to have the attention of the adults as we help them learn their Bible verses and work on their patches. It is such a blessing to receive those hugs from the kids and know that YOU make a difference in their lives.
We can never have too many helpers, so please, if you're not sure where you can help, please ask Nathan H. or any of the helpers.
Sunday, August 25, 2013
Serving the Lord
"...Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary! Praise Him in His mighty firmament! Praise Him for His mighty acts! Praise Him according to His excellent greatness! Praise Him with the sound of the trumpet; Praise Him with the lute and harp! Praise Him with the limbrel and dance; Praise Him with stringed instruments and flutes! Praise Him with loud cymbals; Praise Him with clashing cymbals! Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!" Psalm 150:1-6 NKJV
An exerpt from the Pastor's Paragraph today...
...But today as we come to worship the King of Kings, we also come to honor a dedicated servant who has blessed so many through the decades with his music. ...A plain spoken, to the point, humorous kind of guy who ordered his life as an example to us all, God first, family second and his church third. Many a day I'm sure Harry had to deal with the issues of church finances as he worked so often in that realm. Many a day while serving as a deacon, I'm sure he had to put his own desires aside to serve the kingdom of God as he had been called and ordained to do. Many a day has he served his family, who I know love and cherish him dearly. Harry has been my teacher, me fellow deacon, my pianist, my visitation partner, my teammate and one of my mentors since the late seventies. I find it a real privilege and honor today to call him my friend. ...Thanks brother for freely serving our God and King for all of these years. I look forward for the opportunity of many more years to serve our Lord alongside you! ...
Pastor Danny
An exerpt from the Pastor's Paragraph today...
...But today as we come to worship the King of Kings, we also come to honor a dedicated servant who has blessed so many through the decades with his music. ...A plain spoken, to the point, humorous kind of guy who ordered his life as an example to us all, God first, family second and his church third. Many a day I'm sure Harry had to deal with the issues of church finances as he worked so often in that realm. Many a day while serving as a deacon, I'm sure he had to put his own desires aside to serve the kingdom of God as he had been called and ordained to do. Many a day has he served his family, who I know love and cherish him dearly. Harry has been my teacher, me fellow deacon, my pianist, my visitation partner, my teammate and one of my mentors since the late seventies. I find it a real privilege and honor today to call him my friend. ...Thanks brother for freely serving our God and King for all of these years. I look forward for the opportunity of many more years to serve our Lord alongside you! ...
Pastor Danny
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Sunrise Service begins promptly at 715, please arrive a litte early to witness God's beautiful sunrise across the rolling landscape.
Breakfast will be served following the sunrise service.
Sunday School and Morning Service will be at regular times.
We will not have evening activities so that you can spend your afternoon and evening celebrating what Jesus has done for everyone.
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Palm Sunday
Come join us this Sunday, March 23,
as we celebrate Jesus during this special time.
Now when they drew near Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Loose them and bring them to Me. And if anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord has need of them,’ and immediately he will send them.”
All this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying:
So the multitudes said, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee.”
Matthew 21:1-11
as we celebrate Jesus during this special time.
Now when they drew near Jerusalem, and came to Bethphage, at the Mount of Olives, then Jesus sent two disciples, saying to them, “Go into the village opposite you, and immediately you will find a donkey tied, and a colt with her. Loose them and bring them to Me. And if anyone says anything to you, you shall say, ‘The Lord has need of them,’ and immediately he will send them.”
All this was done that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophet, saying:
“Tell the daughter of Zion,
‘Behold, your King is coming to you,
Lowly, and sitting on a donkey,
A colt, the foal of a donkey.’”
‘Behold, your King is coming to you,
Lowly, and sitting on a donkey,
A colt, the foal of a donkey.’”
So the disciples went and did as Jesus commanded them. They brought the donkey and the colt, laid their clothes on them, and set Him on them. And a very great multitude spread their clothes on the road; others cut down branches from the trees and spread them on the road. Then the multitudes who went before and those who followed cried out, saying:
“Hosanna to the Son of David!
‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’
Hosanna in the highest!”
‘Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!’
Hosanna in the highest!”
And when He had come into Jerusalem, all the city was moved, saying, “Who is this?”
So the multitudes said, “This is Jesus, the prophet from Nazareth of Galilee.”
Matthew 21:1-11
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Pastor's Paragraph Aug 28, 2011
And there were noises and thunderings and lightnings; and there was a great earthquake, such a might and great earthquake as had not occurred since men were on the earth. Revelation 16:18 NKJV
I'm All Shook Up! A popular recording of Elvis Presley, written by Otis Blackwell or how you might have been feeling this past Tuesday afternoon? Quaking Earth is not a common occurrence for our part of the world. This week those in Virginia and points beyond got a remnder that real control is in the hands of the Creator, not a politician. As the clock winds down on this earth's history, earthquakes as prophesied will continually become more frequent and destructive. This earth is experiencing pangs. Just as an expectant mom knows her delivery is approaching the final hour, those who pay attention know the same about this Terrestrial ball in which we live on. Planet Earth, as we know it, is drawing nigh to its reconstruction. It's actually a pretty simple idea. If I were going to build a house on a certain spot where one already existed, I would have to raze the one that presently occupies the spot. That's the plan that God has set in motion for creating His Post Tribulation reconstruction, the "New Earth." Gotta get rid of this one to build the new one. You can read how that comes about in Revelation 16. In that chapter, as the Seventh Bowl of Judgment is poured out, this world is introduced to the most devastating Earthquake it will ever see. It's a doozie! When it's all said and done, islands or mountains, either one, are no more! Now that's an earthquake! So, basically, from here on in, earthquakes/tsunamis will all be positioning this planet for its final makeover! For those who love having the power and control, you need to learn a new catch phrase, "Forget about it." You can't buy enough insurance, you can't dig a deep enough storm cellar and you can't study enough geological tendencies to do anything about what's coming. You can't earthquake-proof your environment so that you will be entirely safe. You can however, earthquake-proof your soul by trusting and following Jesus. He has the power to bridge even the widest of fault lines. He did that when He died for our sins!
Holding on,
Pastor Danny
I'm All Shook Up! A popular recording of Elvis Presley, written by Otis Blackwell or how you might have been feeling this past Tuesday afternoon? Quaking Earth is not a common occurrence for our part of the world. This week those in Virginia and points beyond got a remnder that real control is in the hands of the Creator, not a politician. As the clock winds down on this earth's history, earthquakes as prophesied will continually become more frequent and destructive. This earth is experiencing pangs. Just as an expectant mom knows her delivery is approaching the final hour, those who pay attention know the same about this Terrestrial ball in which we live on. Planet Earth, as we know it, is drawing nigh to its reconstruction. It's actually a pretty simple idea. If I were going to build a house on a certain spot where one already existed, I would have to raze the one that presently occupies the spot. That's the plan that God has set in motion for creating His Post Tribulation reconstruction, the "New Earth." Gotta get rid of this one to build the new one. You can read how that comes about in Revelation 16. In that chapter, as the Seventh Bowl of Judgment is poured out, this world is introduced to the most devastating Earthquake it will ever see. It's a doozie! When it's all said and done, islands or mountains, either one, are no more! Now that's an earthquake! So, basically, from here on in, earthquakes/tsunamis will all be positioning this planet for its final makeover! For those who love having the power and control, you need to learn a new catch phrase, "Forget about it." You can't buy enough insurance, you can't dig a deep enough storm cellar and you can't study enough geological tendencies to do anything about what's coming. You can't earthquake-proof your environment so that you will be entirely safe. You can however, earthquake-proof your soul by trusting and following Jesus. He has the power to bridge even the widest of fault lines. He did that when He died for our sins!
Holding on,
Pastor Danny
Pastor's Paragraph Aug 14, 2011
And if it seems evil to you to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves this day whom you will serve, whether the gods which your fathers served that were on the other side of the River, or the gods of the Amorites, in whose land you dwell. But as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD. Joshua 24:15 NKJV
...Life is full of choices that quite frankly don't seem as if they would matter a whole lot, no matter what your choice. There is one however, that skew that line of thought. Heaven or Hell? Well now, isn't that a no brainer, you say. It is and it isn't. You may be saying, "Now Pastor, who could possible want to choose hell over Heaven? There is the remotest thing similar about those two!" Well, on the surface, I would have to agree with you, yet if you look deeper, you do see some common things both share. Think about it. Both places are eternal. Tickets are purchased for either place here in this world (they're both one way, by the way). Both places will be filled with like-minded people. Both will contain people of various ethnicity, social status, financial levels, education and for the most part, age. Entrance to either destination is instantaneous and appears when oxygen disappears. In both places, old times will not be forgotten. There won't be any need or use for anyone to try and help you in either place. You can even encourage family members to plan and go with you to either eternal destination. Also, you will find a central figure in each place that you can thank for your being there. That is where the choice becomes clear. You see, it's not the sameness that helps you make a choice. It's the differences, be they large or small, that help you in your decision making process. That being said, the difference maker is always Jesus Christ. Heaven is the right choice because Jesus is there and satan isn't. That's a big difference! Choose Christ, He has chosen you!
Making easy choices,
Pastor Danny
...Life is full of choices that quite frankly don't seem as if they would matter a whole lot, no matter what your choice. There is one however, that skew that line of thought. Heaven or Hell? Well now, isn't that a no brainer, you say. It is and it isn't. You may be saying, "Now Pastor, who could possible want to choose hell over Heaven? There is the remotest thing similar about those two!" Well, on the surface, I would have to agree with you, yet if you look deeper, you do see some common things both share. Think about it. Both places are eternal. Tickets are purchased for either place here in this world (they're both one way, by the way). Both places will be filled with like-minded people. Both will contain people of various ethnicity, social status, financial levels, education and for the most part, age. Entrance to either destination is instantaneous and appears when oxygen disappears. In both places, old times will not be forgotten. There won't be any need or use for anyone to try and help you in either place. You can even encourage family members to plan and go with you to either eternal destination. Also, you will find a central figure in each place that you can thank for your being there. That is where the choice becomes clear. You see, it's not the sameness that helps you make a choice. It's the differences, be they large or small, that help you in your decision making process. That being said, the difference maker is always Jesus Christ. Heaven is the right choice because Jesus is there and satan isn't. That's a big difference! Choose Christ, He has chosen you!
Making easy choices,
Pastor Danny
Saturday, August 13, 2011
Pastor's Paragraph Aug 7, 2011
Ever feel like you needed an oil change? So you say you do that daily with your bad diet? As I write this Pastor's Paragraph, I'm patiently waiting for my little beep-beep car to get a fresh taste of oil. You know the stuff, the substance nations fight over, the stuff we can't afford but cannot be without. Every piston and every crankshaft can't help but say ahhhh when they get a new drink of fresh oil. Fresh oil is the lifeblood of a combustion engine. Don't believe me? Try running your car a few days without it and then tell me how important it is to your car's life. Fresh oil is important to the Christian's life as well. While oil was often used for specific purposes of anointing throughout scripture and while it istill can be used today as well, the oil that I'm referring to is the Holy Spirit. While all we that are born again possess the Holy Spirit in our lives, if we choose not to exercise the power within, it can become ineffective in our lives. Just like the engine of a car can build up sludge and need a change to clean, fresh, new woil, our lives need a fresh anointing of the Holy Spirit as well. The Apostle Paul says in Ephesians 5:18-21, "And do not be drunk with wine, in which is dissipation; but be filled with the Spirit, speaking to one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing and making melody in your heart to the Lord, giving thanks always for all things to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, submitting toone another in the fear of God." Paul basically is saying if your spiritual motor isn't up to snuff, change the oil! Forget the things this ife gets you drunk on and change to all of the things He mentions for a cleaner, better running life! As I've gotten older and the cars have become more advanced, I pretty much (with the exception of my truck) let the professionals change the oil in my vehicles. Allowing Fresh oil in your life however, is different. It is still a change only you can make. Just be sure you use the right brand, generic won't do. There's an oil that is still sold today called 3 in 1. It might not work too well in your car's engine but I think 3 in 1 would be a really good fit to serve you well in your soul!
Always ready for fresh oil,
Pastor Danny
Always ready for fresh oil,
Pastor Danny
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