This Thursday....first Thurs of month Source Group at McAlisters !!!!!!! Thurs. March 3 6-7:15pm

It's the first Thursday of March so let's meet for our Singles Group at Mcalisters (across from J-Mall near Family Bookstore).

We will eat together, fellowship, and share a devotion.  Come after work anytime from 6-7:15pm.

See ya There!

 

ALSO,  the reservation list is filling up for our Sake Blue Japanese Dinner on Saturday March 19  at 5:15pm    RSVP today so you will be assured of a seat at our group table.   (respond to this email or call 593-2117)

 

See ya soon,

Becky

 

 

Devotional Thoughts for Thurs. Feb. 24.....rsvp for March 19 Sake Blue Dinner

PLEASE RSVP TO ME BY MARCH 17 FOR SATURDAY MARCH 19 DINNER AT SAKE BLUE (5:15PM).  RESERVATIONS HAVE BEEN MADE.

 

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Read Pages 15-20  "Jesus is coming" by Diana Scheich

 

Jesus Was Raptured! Acts.1:9

I Cor. 15:21-23

 

Is the Rapture of the Church Before Tribulation?

I Thes. 5:9

"The Church is mentioned 19 times in the opening chapters of Revelation addressed to the Church.  The judgments of the 7 years of Tribulation begin in Revelation 6.  The end is in Revelation 19 with the Second Coming of Christ.  The Church is not mentioned during the entire time the judgments are taking place." (Scheich)

Multitudes who accept Christ after the Rapture will be beheaded for their faith in Him (Rev. 20:4).

 

What Happens to Those Who Miss the Church's Rapture?

Heartache, regret and confusion will fill the earth.  Many will come to Christ throughout the Tribulation period.  Some will try to "explain away" all the people missing on the earth and rebuild cities and nations.

Martyrs:  People who accept Christ will refuse the Mark of the Beast. Rev. 20:4; 7:9-17.

Two Witnesses:  Rev. 11.  Two Jewish witnesses will lead many to Christ during the Tribulation, then be killed, then be raised from the dead, then will ascend into heaven!

144,000 Jewish Evangelists:  Rev. 7:3; 14:1-5.  

Those who take the Mark 666:  Mark of the Beast...if you take this you will be judged by Christ when He returns and thrown into the Lake of Fire and Brimstone (Rev. 14:9-11)

Millennium People:  These are the people who do not take the Mark of the Beast and who escape judgments and persecutions on the earth during the Tribulation.  They will be left to repopulate the earth during the 1,000-year Millennial reign of Christ.  They and their descendants will have to decide if they will accept Christ before they die or at the close of the Millennium.  Satan will have a "short season" (Rev. 20:7) to entice people to rebel against Christ.  FREE WILL is still key, even during this time. (Heb. 10:31...the Lake of Fire and Brimstone)

 

What are the "Times of the Gentiles" and the "Church Age"?

Luke 21:24.  Gentiles are any nationality other than Jewish.

Began when King Nebuchadnezzar took Judah captive in 587B.C.(2 Chron. 36:21) and ends at end of Tribulation.

*****some scholars believe that the Times of the Gentiles ended when the Jews took back Jerusalem on June 7, 1967*****

Jeremiah the Prophet (Jer.25:11)  70 years of captivity.  Babylon (present-day Iraq).

Daniel's 70 weeks:  Neh. 2:1-8.  The Church Age began after 69 weeks or 483 years.  The gap between end of 69 weeks and 70th Week/Tribulation.

THE CHURCH WAS BORN ON THE DAY OF PENTECOST AND WILL END THE DAY THE CHURCH IS RAPTURED INTO HEAVEN.

Last Week of Daniel's 70 Week Prophecy:  Tribulation   1 week--7 years

The last week of 7 years begins when Antichrist will persuade Israel to sign a peace treaty for 7 years (Dan. 9:27) and will end with the Glorious Second Coming of King Jesus!

Total--490 Years    70 Weeks of Daniel

 

Looking Forward to Christ's Return,

Becky

 

This Thursday at Minors Lane Foyer....Feb. 24

next Thursday at McAlisters Deli....March 3

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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EWPC singles devotional thoughts for Thursday Feb. 17, 2011..... March 19 JAPANESE DINNER

Read pages 9-14  "Jesus is Coming" by Diana Scheich

WHAT IS THE RAPTURE:

Eschatology- the study of prophecy.

Prophecy isn't to scare you but to prepare you!

Rapture means "Caught up"  I thes. 4:15-17

I cor. 15:42-44...also called the "Resurrection"

All Bodies of deceased believers and all living Christians will meet Christ in Heaven.

At end of the 7 year Tribulation period, Christ and "caught up" Christians and angels will return to earth

 

HOW FAST WILL THE RAPTURE HAPPEN?

I Cor. 15:51-52  Moment - "atomos" (in atomic second)

Don't take a chance on planning to "get ready for eternity".  Not wise!  Every prophecy in the Bible, up to the date of this writing, has been fulfilled with 100% accuracy!  What makes you think the rest of the Bible's prophecies will not be fulfilled too???!!

 

HAVE THERE BEEN SUPERNATURAL ESCAPES BEFORE?

Enoch:  Gen 5:24.."walked with God and he was not because God took him." Heb. 11:5  Gen. 6:7

God has warned people over and over again about turning from their wickedness or He will send judgment.

 

Noah:  Gen. 7:1-24  He and his family were miraculously saved from the judgment of the flood.

 

Lot:  Gen. 12:1  (1921 B.C.)  Gen. 18:23-33...not even 10 righteous people could be found.  God rescued Lot at just the last minute before Sodom and Gomorrah burned up.  His wife made a deadly choice.

 

Elijah:  He warned the people of coming judgment because Israel was embracing wickedness, turning from God, worshipping idols and committing gross sins.  He was named the "fiery prophet" because some of the miracles that accompanied his warnings were supported with fire from Heaven.  When God was finished with Elijah's earthly assignment, he "went up by a whirlwind into heaven" (2 Kings 2:11).   HE DIDN'T DIE!

 

See ya thursday,

Becky

 

Saturday March 19....5:15pm Early Dinner together at SAKE BLUE Japanese Restaurant next to Moes (Walmart) near Bardstown Road and Gene Snyder.  9326 Cedar Center Way   708-1500   Reservations have been made for 20 (MUST BE ON TIME!)

RSVP to Becky by email or call 593-2117 by March 17.

 

New Book for Singles Source Group...."Jesus is coming' by Diana Scheich

For those of you who joined us for our Pre-Super Bowl Party, you would whole-heartedly agree that it was a great time!  Laughs, food, challenging conversation, life-changing prayer....all combined together to provide a wonderful night of fellowship.

Watch for March plans to come......!

 

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Get your copy of "Jesus is Coming...Is it the End of the World?" by Diana Scheich from me or from the Evangel bookstore. ($6.00 donation goes to the City of Hope ministry)

 

read pages 1-6

What Should You Believe?

Luke 21:28..."Now when these things begin to happen, look up and lift up your heads, because your redemption draws near"

Deut. 30:19..."I have set before you life and death...therefore choose life..."

How can a God of Love Judge the earth?

I John 4:8..."God is love"

John 3:16..."For God so loved the world..."

Free Will to CHOOSE.

Ephesians 2:2; 2 Cor. 4:4

Gen. 3:15, 19

Five significant signs for the end of the age:

1. Israel becoming a nation  May 14, 1948

2. 1967  ...the Times of the Gentiles  Luke 21:24

3. European Union   Dan. 2:33

4. great northern army Ez. 38-39

5. The One-week sign  2 Peter 3:8 Rev. 20

What about the Mayan Calendar and other predictions?

Luke 21:26...Only the Bible is TRUTH.  All other predictions are labeled as "abominations" by God.

Deut. 18:10-12  Acts 16:16-18   Don't be deceived in the last days.  Many of the predictions of man seem to ring true but their prophecies are linked with deception.

THE TRUTH IS THAT THIS EARTH WILL BE HERE FOREVER!  Life will end as we know it when God judges the world. 

Rev. 21:9-27.

 

Grab hold of this End-Times study.  We need to know the Word of God so we can share with others who are hungry to know the TRUTH about what is to come.

 

Blessings,

Becky

 

See ya thursday night February 10 at Minor Lane Foyer  6:15-7:15pm.  Bring your Bible and book.    

Evangel Singles - Super Bowl Part'e

FEBRUARY FELLOWSHIP NIGHT IS THIS FRIDAY FEB. 4TH   7-10PM AT 10225 BARDSTOWN BLUFF RD. 40291. 

 

·     WEAR STEELERS OR GREENBAY COLORS. 

·     BRING A FAVORITE FOOD. 

• JOIN US FOR AN ENJOYABLE EVENING AROUND THE FIREPLACE.....
• GREAT MUSIC, GREAT CONVERSATION, GREAT FOOD,  LOTS OF LAUGHS.  

 

RSVP TO THIS EMAIL OR CALL 593-2117.  SPECIAL GUEST DIANA SCHEICH, AUTHOR OF OUR NEXT STUDY BOOK: "JESUS IS COMING...IS IT THE END OF THE WORLD?"  ASK YOUR QUESTIONS REGARDING ENDTIMES (AND FOOTBALL)

McAlisters Thurs. Feb. 3 6-7pm.....Hoagland home Friday Feb. 4 7-10pm

Plan to join us for our dinner and our last devotional from our study book "Character Matters" tomorrow night at McAlisters (across from Jefferson Mall near Family Bookstore).  The food is excellent,...the atmosphere is relaxing....the conversation is stimulating!

 

 

FEBRUARY FELLOWSHIP NIGHT IS THIS FRIDAY FEB. 4TH   7-10PM AT 10225 BARDSTOWN BLUFF RD. 40291.  WEAR STEELERS OR GREENBAY COLORS.  BRING A FAVORITE FOOD.  JOIN US FOR AN ENJOYABLE EVENING AROUND THE FIREPLACE.....GREAT MUSIC, GREAT CONVERSATION, GREAT FOOD,  LOTS OF LAUGHS.  RSVP TO THIS EMAIL OR CALL 593-2117.  SPECIAL GUEST DIANA SCHEICH, AUTHOR OF OUR NEXT STUDY BOOK: "JESUS IS COMING...IS IT THE END OF THE WORLD?"  ASK YOUR QUESTIONS REGARDING ENDTIMES.

 

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Habitual Gratitude

read pages 144-149

Ingratitude is actually a form of selfishness, and it can be devastating to the feelings of others.  Have you ever sacrificed to give someone something to make them happy, and they showed no gratitude?

Americans must face the reality that we are in debt (owe a debt of gratitude). We are the richest, most powerful, most prosperous, most educated, cleanest, healthiest people who have ever been on the face of the earth.  At times we can also be the most selfish, self-centered, ungrateful people who have ever lived.

All ingratitude is basically ingratitude to God.  Gratitude as well as ingratitude can become a habit of life.  We can begin to see everything that happens to us as an opportunity to praise God.  Gratitude can be added to character.  Gratitude is a learned way of life.  It is the Spirit of Jesus and not the spirit of the world.  There is joy and meaning to be found in serving God, who has given us more than we could ever pay back.

Gratitude and contentment are the answers of true character to the discontented,