Evangel Singles! Paul and Patti Endrei's Relationship Conference will have a special session tomorrow night at 5:00pm geared to Singles!. Come join the rest of the singles for a relavant and fun time in the word at the Billtown Road campus. Don't miss it!
Remember next week's bike ride as well.
Blessings,
Evangel Singles... :)
Saturday, June 13, 2009
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
Meeting at BILLTOWN (upstairs choir room) THIS THURSDAY for SOURCE 7:30-8:30pm
I hope everyone gets this message so that no one misses out on our group discussion this week. Pastor Bob Rodgers has asked that the drama "The Glory and the Fire" go on through Thursday of this week because of the wonderful harvest of souls at the altars. Therefore, we will continue with our group discussion at Billtown for this week only....meeting in the choir room upstairs above the platform (use stairs near the prayer chapel in the back).
BIKE RIDE AND DINNER ARE ON FOR SATURDAY JUNE 20 4:00 ride 6:00dinner
(meet at Joe's Crab shack for both events)
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Bait of Satan study for June 11:
The Unforgiving Servant
read pages 126-132 and pages 232-233
Matt. 18:21-22 "Then Peter came to Him and said, 'Lord, how often shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? Up to seven times?' Jesus said to him, 'I do not say to you, up to seven times, but up to seventy times seven."
God's unlimited forgiveness is the basis for the way we are to forgive others.
What is the main point of the parable in our scripture reading?___________
What is God saying to you through this parable?________________
Try comparing the offenses we hold against each other with the offenses against God. We can release others unconditionally if we realize that Jesus delivered us from eternal death and torment.
Rank these offenses that are the most difficult (1) to the least difficult(7) for you to forgive:
_____Gossip against me
_____Someone physically or emotionally abusing me
_____Someone physically or emotionally abusing someone I love
_____Someone lying to me
_____someone stealing from me
_____someone manipulating me
_____ Other offenses important to you
A person who cannot forgive has forgotten how great a debt God has forgiven them.
Let's pray together:
"God, help me to remove the blockage in my heart that has been caused by unforgiveness. I specifically pray now the the individuals whose offenses caused this blockage. AMEN"
God desires that we get past this and move on to bigger and better things in Him. Let's just decide to let it go and let God bless their lives. We can do this together.
Praying for you,
Becky
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Bait of Satan Devotional week of June 1st
We will be meeting in the foyer at Minors Lane this Thursday again for an
inspiring and challenging study about: Forgiveness: You Don't Give---You
Don't Get.
Read pages 121-126 and pages 229 - 231 Bait of Satan
Read Mark 11:24-26
"Therefore I say to you, whatever things you ask when you pray, believe that
you receive them, and you will have them. And whenever you stand praying,
if you have anything against anyone, forgive him, that your Father in heaven
may also forgive you your trespasses. But if you do not forgive, neither
will your Father in heaven forgive your trespasses."
God means what He says. In our present culture, people do not always keep
their word or mean what they say. Parents threaten to punish a child if
they do not obey, but rarely is that carried through. Therefore, we grow
up believing that people do not really mean what they say. When someone
does really follow through with a promise or penalty, we are shocked and
taken back. Jesus walks in a level of truth and integrity that transcends
our culture or society.
Study what Jesus said about forgiveness in these passages: Matt. 6:14-15;
Luke 6:37; Matt. 6:12.
Let's ask God to enable us to truly forgive the people who have offended us
so that we will be able to receive God's forgiveness.
.....:"A PERSON WHO CANNOT FORGIVE HAS FORGOTTEN HOW GREAT A DEBT GOD HAS
FORGIVEN THEM."
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THIS FRIDAY JUNE 5 !!!!!!!
COME JOIN ME AND MANY OTHERS AS WE LEAD A TIME OF WORSHIP AND PRAYER THIS
FRIDAY NIGHT AT MINORS LANE PRAYER CHAPEL 10:00PM - 1:00AM (DROP IN FOR EVEN
JUST A LITTLE WHILE IF YOU CAN)
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ANNUAL SUMMER SINGLES RIVER TRAIL BIKE RIDE/DINNER
SATURDAY JUNE 20 4:00 PM BIKE RIDE 6:00 PM DINNER AT JOE'S CRAB SHACK
See you all soon,
Becky
Thursday, May 21, 2009
Upcoming events and "Bait of Satan" devotional for May 21st
Hello everyone!
I trust that you are well and encouraged today! We had a great day on the River last Saturday. Too bad that no one had a camera....BUT its a good thing since most of the group landed in the water at some point in the 13 miles journey!!! (I don't know how Evelyn and I remained dry!)
We'd like to take full advantage of this wonderful weather and plan another bike ride along the River trail, then dinner outside at a restaurant on the River. We are looking at Saturday June 20th....so mark that on your calendar in pencil.
Friday evening June 5 - Meet at Minor Lane Prayer Chapel to spend time in corporate Worship and Prayer. The Music Ministry and Singles Ministry will lead this Worship Encounter the first Friday of each month. 10:00pm - 2:00am (stay as long as you desire....soup and salad served at 1:00am)
There will be SOURCE group tonight at Minors Lane.
(NO GROUP NEXT THURSDAY DUE TO ARTHUR BLESSITT in the sanctuary that night. Don't miss hearing this dynamic minister who carried the cross around the world.)
Bait of Satan
read pages 116-119 and pages 226-228
"But beware lest somehow this liberty of yours become a stumbling block to those who are weak." I Cor. 8:9
Consider these questions:
Do you think that some people today have been offended by the lifestyles of Christians?
How so?
Do the things you do seek the edification of another or myself?
What things have I given up so as not to offend others?
Take the "edification test" and remember how Paul summed up the heart of God in this matter:
"Therefore let us pursue the things which make for peace and the things by which one may edify another" (Rom. 14:19)
Read Matt. 18:6-10
Read I Cor. 10:23-24, 31-33
Jesus offended many people with the truth, but he did it as a result of obeying the Father and serving others...not by demanding His own rights.
Remember those He offended and why: The Pharisees when he healed on the Sabbath; Mary and Martha regarding Lazarus
Paul said: "We give no offense in anything, that our ministry may not be blamed" (2Cor. 6:3)
Prayerfully consider these thoughts!
Coming up Thurs. June 4.....FORGIVENESS: YOU DON'T GIVE--YOU DON'T GET !!!!!!!!!
You are very special to us and to God,
Becky
Wednesday, May 6, 2009
Singles events and devotional for the week of May 4th
Let us know by Sunday May 10 (this Sunday) if you are planning on going with us on our canoe/kayak outing on Saturday May 16. It promises to be an exciting event! Tom needs to make reservations. thanks.
Friday June 5 -- 10:00pm-2:00am we will be leading the Worship Encounter in the Prayer Chapel at Evangel (Minors Lane). Praise, worship, prayer, the Word, and food/fellowship following.
"Bait of Satan" devotional:
Read pages 95-108 and pages 220-222 "The Rock of Offense"
Consider this: "Love is the bottom line in our relationship with the Lord--not love of principles or teachings, but love for the Person of Jesus Christ." (Bevere)
Read I Peter 2:6-8...watch for the word "believe". In this passage, the words believe and disobedient are represented as opposites. Consider that the word "believe" could be replaced with the word "obedient". John 3:16 says; "...that whoever believes in Jesus should not perish but have everlasting life". If we are only required to believe that Jesus existed and died on the cross to be in good standing with God, then what about the demons who believe? James 2:19 says "You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe---and tremble!"
Consider these questions for yourself:
For me, faith is ____?
For me, obedience is ____?
If I say I believe and do not obey, then _____?
Do you believe that the main element of believing is obedience? If it is, then we could read scripture this way: "Therefore, to you who obey, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, the stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone, and a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense." (ref. I Peter. 2:6-8)
Remember: It is not difficult to obey when you know the character and love of the one to whom you are submitting. If your love for Christ is not strong and sure, then you are susceptible to OFFENSE and to STUMBLING.
Because of obedience to Christ, we suffer in the flesh since we do not fulfill the desires of men. Don't you believe that Jesus suffered His greatest opposition from the religious leaders in His day?! Religious people put their own parameters around the way God operates. When we are led by the Spirit, we will offend "religious" people just as Christ did.
Paul wote this: "The fact that the cross is the only way to salvation offends people, but that is the truth, and there's no way I'm going to preach anything else!" (ref. Gal. 5:11)
WE CANNOT COMPROMISE TRUTH IN ORDER TO KEEP PEOPLE FROM BEING OFFENDED...JESUS DIDN'T!
In the Source group this week, we will discuss how:
*Jesus offended the Pharisees
*Jesus offended those in his hometown
*Jesus offended His own family members
*Jesus offended His own staff
*Jesus offended some of His closest friends
*Jesus offended John the Baptist
Looking forward to seeing you soon....
Growing in Christ together,
Becky
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Singles events and devotional for the week of May 4th
Let us know by Sunday May 10 (this Sunday) if you are planning on going with us on our canoe/kayak outing on Saturday May 16. It promises to be an exciting event! Tom needs to make reservations. thanks.
Friday June 5 -- 10:00pm-2:00am we will be leading the Worship Encounter in the Prayer Chapel at Evangel (Minors Lane). Praise, worship, prayer, the Word, and food/fellowship following.
_________________
"Bait of Satan" devotional:
Read pages 95-108 and pages 220-222 "The Rock of Offense"
Consider this: "Love is the bottom line in our relationship with the Lord--not love of principles or teachings, but love for the Person of Jesus Christ." (Bevere)
Read I Peter 2:6-8...watch for the word "believe". In this passage, the words believe and disobedient are represented as opposites. Consider that the word "believe" could be replaced with the word "obedient". John 3:16 says; "...that whoever believes in Jesus should not perish but have everlasting life". If we are only required to believe that Jesus existed and died on the cross to be in good standing with God, then what about the demons who believe? James 2:19 says "You believe that there is one God. You do well. Even the demons believe---and tremble!"
Consider these questions for yourself:
For me, faith is ____?
For me, obedience is ____?
If I say I believe and do not obey, then _____?
Do you believe that the main element of believing is obedience? If it is, then we could read scripture this way: "Therefore, to you who obey, He is precious; but to those who are disobedient, the stone which the builders rejected has become the chief cornerstone, and a stone of stumbling and a rock of offense." (ref. I Peter. 2:6-8)
Remember: It is not difficult to obey when you know the character and love of the one to whom you are submitting. If your love for Christ is not strong and sure, then you are susceptible to OFFENSE and to STUMBLING.
Because of obedience to Christ, we suffer in the flesh since we do not fulfill the desires of men. Don't you believe that Jesus suffered His greatest opposition from the religious leaders in His day?! Religious people put their own parameters around the way God operates. When we are led by the Spirit, we will offend "religious" people just as Christ did.
Paul wote this: "The fact that the cross is the only way to salvation offends people, but that is the truth, and there's no way I'm going to preach anything else!" (ref. Gal. 5:11)
WE CANNOT COMPROMISE TRUTH IN ORDER TO KEEP PEOPLE FROM BEING OFFENDED...JESUS DIDN'T!
In the Source group this week, we will discuss how:
*Jesus offended the Pharisees
*Jesus offended those in his hometown
*Jesus offended His own family members
*Jesus offended His own staff
*Jesus offended some of His closest friends
*Jesus offended John the Baptist
Looking forward to seeing you soon....
Growing in Christ together,
Becky
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Sunday, May 3, 2009
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