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A Word From The Pastor
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Written by Robert H. Jetton
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Thursday, 27 November 2008 |
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Well, its Thanksgiving! I hope we didn't eat too much. Between now and Christmas there will be a lot of feasting in celebration of the holidays. We tend to celebrate almost everything with a meal, whether it is a birthday, anniversary, 4th of July and so on. It seems this is a tradition that is as old as humanity. In some cultures it is insulting to refuse an invitation to a meal. It appears meals together signify a relationship that is friendly. To refuse to eat with someone would be considered a declaration of hostility in some cultures.
Within the Bible there are many recorded feasts. When the prodigal son returned it was celebrated by killing, cooking and eating the fatted calf with friends. Banquets and feasts have for as long as we know been celebrations. The most prominant one in the Bible might be the wedding feast. It was important enough to suspend a fast to celebrate it.
The wedding feast of the Lamb is one place the image of the wedding feast is used to describe our holy communion with Christ at his coming. We the church are his bride, and he is the groom. When Christ comes and receives us into his everlasting kingdom there will be a great feast. At the moment we are betrothed to him, but when he comes the union will be completed and we will be with him forever.
Matthew 22:1-14, And again Jesus spoke to them in parables, saying, "The kingdom of heaven may be compared to a king who gave a marriage feast for his son, and sent his servants to call those who were invited to the marriage feast; but they would not come. Again he sent other servants, saying, 'Tell those who are invited, Behold, I have made ready my dinner, my oxen and my fat calves are killed, and everything is ready; come to the marriage feast.' But they made light of it and went off, one to his farm, another to his business, while the rest seized his servants, treated them shamefully, and killed them. The king was angry, and he sent his troops and destroyed those murderers and burned their city. Then he said to his servants, 'The wedding is ready, but those invited were not worthy. Go therefore to the thoroughfares, and invite to the marriage feast as many as you find.' And those servants went out into the streets and gathered all whom they found, both bad and good; so the wedding hall was filled with guests. "But when the king came in to look at the guests, he saw there a man who had no wedding garment; and he said to him, 'Friend, how did you get in here without a wedding garment?' And he was speechless. Then the king said to the attendants, 'Bind him hand and foot, and cast him into the outer darkness; there men will weep and gnash their teeth.' For many are called, but few are chosen."
What does this parable mean? The Jews rejected God's Son and all that was promised through him. They made light of God's messengers and mistreated them. The nation of Israel was destroyed in 70 AD along with God's temple and it wasn't until 1948 they were permitted to return and form a new Israel. After the destruction the apostles began their work of calling all people to come to the feast prepared. We must be careful to have on us the wedding garment or we shall be removed and cast out. And what is that garment? I believe it is the image of Christ. What do you think?
I hope you have had a wonderful Thanksgiving and I wish you a Merry Christmas. When we feast upon our food may we feast upon Christ in our heart that we may become like him and know the glory of his grace.
So far only a few look at this website each month. We must consider if it is best to discontinue this work. If you are viewing this page I would like you to email me at
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 27 November 2008 )
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Written by S. Erwin
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Wednesday, 13 August 2008 |
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Come and join us for worship each Sunday at 10:45. We would love to see you! We are a small rural congregation with the feel of home. We would love to get to know you. Just come and visit us and see how friendly we can be. If you do not have a church home and are looking for a place you will feel welcome give us a try. We are down home folk, plain and simple that love the Lord Jesus and want to serve him in this community. We have Sunday school at 9:30 and worship at 10:45 on Sunday mourning, and at 6 pm in the evening we have Bible study. Y'all come! We would love to see you! |
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Last Updated ( Wednesday, 13 August 2008 )
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Help! I've lost my user name and/or password!!! |
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Written by Rev. Joey Reed
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Monday, 18 December 2006 |
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No problem.
You can have the site send you your password information again. Just click the "Lost Password" link in the box where you would normally log in.
If that doesn't work, just send an e-mail to
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We'll have you back up and running in no time at all.
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 09 August 2007 )
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Written by Web Servant
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Saturday, 03 June 2006 |
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The Tri-M Sunday School class is putting our faith to work! We are organizing, supporting, and participating in many church functions. Right now we are collecting needed items for Needline. Please bring your donations to the church and place them in the Tri-M classroom in the front of the church. Needed items are: canned meat and vegitables, dry cereal, powdered milk, dried beans, bath soap, personal hygene items and paper grocery sacks.
If you are not attending Sunday school we would like to invite you to come and join ours on Sunday mournings at 9:45 am.
We believe what we do is an important part of the church, and we invite everyone to join us in these efforts. |
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Last Updated ( Thursday, 04 October 2007 )
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Written by Web Servant
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Thursday, 23 March 2006 |
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Daily Bible Journaling
"All scripture is God-breathed and is useful for teaching, rebuking, correcting and training in righteousness, so that the man of God may be thoroughly equipped for every good work."
--2 Timothy 3:16 As we read God's words, we begin to see how God responds to things. Doing daily devotions re-patterns the way we think and transforms the spirit of the mind. Then when we face similar situations as Jesus did, we begin to respond in the same way. We begin to understand that His words always build, strengthen, affirm, and give life. Journaling is an excellent way to both record and process what God has spoken to us. It's also a useful tool to use at a later time, to reflect on and review some of the 'gems' that you have received. Without writing them down, you may forget those blessings and some very important lessons! And while journaling is a very personal time with the Lord, you may want to share some of your daily journaling with your small group or mentors. Through discussion, you may be able to look deeper into what God is speaking to you, gain new insight and even encourage others. Journaling Step-By-Step Instructions
Let's Get Started: You'll need three items: a Bible, a pen/pencil and a journal. There are many journals you can purchase at a bookstore or a plain notebook will do. Next, set aside a certain time in your schedule each day and find a quite place where you're not likely to be distracted. Many find peaceful meditation sites in nature, by the beach, in the back yard, or in a favorite lawn chair. It's not important when you do your devotions, but that you make it a very important part of your day. Be encouraged to give God the best part of your day, whatever time that is. For morning people, it's a great way to start your day. For others, it's 20-minute lunchtime appointments with Jesus. For the night owls, it's the final act of the day, the time to quiet their hearts and hear God's voice. Now, open up your journals and let's get started. Let's see, today's date is....... Now what? Who talks first, me or God? One way to do your devotions is to follow the simple acronym, S.O.A.P. which stands for Scripture, Observation, Application and Prayer.
S for Scripture
Open your Bible to the reading found under today's date of your Bible bookmark. Take time reading and allow God to speak to you. Highlight, underline or place a mark in the margin of your Bible, next to the scriptures that stand out. When you are done, reread the verses you marked, look for one or two that particularly spoke to you that day, and write it in your journal. Helpful hint: If you are having difficulty understanding what you've read, you may find a study Bible useful. O for Observation
What do you think God is saying to you in this scripture? Ask the Holy Spirit to teach you and reveal Jesus to you. Paraphrase and write this scripture down in your own words, in your journal. A for Application
Personalize what you have read, by asking yourself how it applies to your life right now. Perhaps it is instruction, encouragement, revelation of a new promise, or corrections for a particular area of your life. Write how this scripture can apply to you today. P for Prayer
This can be as simple as asking God to help you use this scripture, or it may be a greater insight on what He may be revealing to you. Remember, prayer is a two way conversation, so be sure to listen to what God has to say! Now, write it out.
If this seems a little overwhelming, take it slow and keep it simple. No matter how you decide to do your devotions, the important thing is to show up for your daily appointment, because God is always waiting for you! Adapted from Wayne Cordeiro's
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