Saturday, August 7, 2010
Back to School Series at TrinityBullhead
This month I'm doing a series of back to school messages. Each message is from a different epistle in the New Testament. Last Sunday I covered Knowing Christ, this week it is Conquering Temptation from James, next week it is Fellowship from John, and the final week is Balance from Peter. Don't miss these exciting messages form God's Word. I believe its really important that all of us are there fellowshipping together with the believers. Young people, be there this Sunday as we are challenged to have Victory over temptation. You'll need this this year!!! See you tomorrow!!!!!
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Ironwood Day at Trinity Baptist
We had a nice day in the morning worship time!!! We had the kids that went to Camp Ironwood this summer sing and share what God did in their lives. They sang some really great songs with powerful messages. God's Spirit was working today as we sang and listened to the Word of God being preached. We are excited about each one of these young people and their growth with God.
Sunday nights are continuing to be a great blessing as we watch the video series "The Truth Project".
One of the great songs we sang today:
Our Eyes Are Upon You by Michael Bryson
Our eyes are upon you, Lord
In your name we have put our trust
Our eyes are upon you, Lord
In your name is everlasting strength
Are you not God in Heaven above?
And in Your hand is there not might and power?
And in Your strength we shall overcome
For You our God will fight for us
Our eyes are upon you Lord
In your name we have put our trust
Sunday nights are continuing to be a great blessing as we watch the video series "The Truth Project".
One of the great songs we sang today:
Our Eyes Are Upon You by Michael Bryson
Our eyes are upon you, Lord
In your name we have put our trust
Our eyes are upon you, Lord
In your name is everlasting strength
Are you not God in Heaven above?
And in Your hand is there not might and power?
And in Your strength we shall overcome
For You our God will fight for us
Our eyes are upon you Lord
In your name we have put our trust
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Ironwood Week
Last week our kids went to Ironwood. Praise the Lord for some very good decisions. We sent a couple of friends from our Homeschool group and they got saved. We are thankful and excited about those decisions. Brother Dave Young was the preacher for teen camp and was excellent. He really related well to the kids and challenged them to grow in Christ. Kristopher Schaal was the speaker for the Juniors. He did a great job challenging the kids to serve God with their lives. We are praying that each one of these young people will take steps in their life to continue to grow.
Monday, June 7, 2010
Freedom, Communion and Philosophy
If I could use three words to sum up our Sunday these would be the three words. We looked at the Lord's Supper in Sunday School. Brother Mike challenged us about worshipping the Lord in the communion service. He also compared the Lord's Supper with one of the feasts of Leviticus.
At 11 we continued with our study of Abraham in Genesis. We read of the sin of Abraham, Sarah and Hagar and how they collaborated to create an unholy relationship among each on of them. This sin resulted in one of the most infamous feuds between nations the world has ever known. It is the root of the Arab/Israeli problem. We also read from Galatians how the Lord used the illustration of Hagar and Sarah as a picture of how we can have a freedom in Christ. We can be as one of the offspring of the right relationship between Abraham and Sarah instead of the slave relationship of Abraham and the servant Hagar. In all of this we were encouraged to know that "In Christ" we are able to call our Heavenly Father "Daddy".
In the evening we again were intellectually challenged again by Brother Dell Tacket as to our worldview. We looked at philosophy and how we can't separate this concept from the truths found in God. I wish all of you could be there for this. It would truly challenge your mind and help to strengthen your resolve to be a "stand-up" man or woman for Christ.
Don't miss Sunday's at Trinity. God is working. Please don't miss out.
At 11 we continued with our study of Abraham in Genesis. We read of the sin of Abraham, Sarah and Hagar and how they collaborated to create an unholy relationship among each on of them. This sin resulted in one of the most infamous feuds between nations the world has ever known. It is the root of the Arab/Israeli problem. We also read from Galatians how the Lord used the illustration of Hagar and Sarah as a picture of how we can have a freedom in Christ. We can be as one of the offspring of the right relationship between Abraham and Sarah instead of the slave relationship of Abraham and the servant Hagar. In all of this we were encouraged to know that "In Christ" we are able to call our Heavenly Father "Daddy".
In the evening we again were intellectually challenged again by Brother Dell Tacket as to our worldview. We looked at philosophy and how we can't separate this concept from the truths found in God. I wish all of you could be there for this. It would truly challenge your mind and help to strengthen your resolve to be a "stand-up" man or woman for Christ.
Don't miss Sunday's at Trinity. God is working. Please don't miss out.
Monday, May 31, 2010
Truth Project Tour 1
Veritology--what does this word mean? Well, we found out that Del Tackett created this word for this lesson. Veritas means truth and ology means the study of. This was our first tour. We learned that truth starts with God-everything should filter through God as we study truth. Why did Jesus come to the earth? He came to testify of the truth. These are the questions we answered in our first session in the Truth Project. I was encouraged and reaffirmed in my faith. Jesus is the object of my faith. This is such a firm foundation. I hope all of you will grow and be encouraged in the Lord as you build or reevaluate [or reaffirm] your Christian World-view. Here are some verses to remind ourselves of what we learned. These are from the KJV which I think equally if not more so makes the truth powerful!!
John 18:37 (King James Version)
37Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.
2 Thessalonians 2:13But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: 14Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. 16Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,
John 8:44
44Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
Colossians 2:2-3
2That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; 3In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge
Do you really believe, that what you believe is really real?
Think on these things!!!!!
John 18:37 (King James Version)
37Pilate therefore said unto him, Art thou a king then? Jesus answered, Thou sayest that I am a king. To this end was I born, and for this cause came I into the world, that I should bear witness unto the truth. Every one that is of the truth heareth my voice.
2 Thessalonians 2:13But we are bound to give thanks alway to God for you, brethren beloved of the Lord, because God hath from the beginning chosen you to salvation through sanctification of the Spirit and belief of the truth: 14Whereunto he called you by our gospel, to the obtaining of the glory of our Lord Jesus Christ. 15Therefore, brethren, stand fast, and hold the traditions which ye have been taught, whether by word, or our epistle. 16Now our Lord Jesus Christ himself, and God, even our Father, which hath loved us, and hath given us everlasting consolation and good hope through grace,
John 8:44
44Ye are of your father the devil, and the lusts of your father ye will do. He was a murderer from the beginning, and abode not in the truth, because there is no truth in him. When he speaketh a lie, he speaketh of his own: for he is a liar, and the father of it.
Colossians 2:2-3
2That their hearts might be comforted, being knit together in love, and unto all riches of the full assurance of understanding, to the acknowledgement of the mystery of God, and of the Father, and of Christ; 3In whom are hid all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge
Do you really believe, that what you believe is really real?
Think on these things!!!!!
Saturday, May 29, 2010
Summer Begins!!
Its the first Sunday of Summer tomorrow. We are continuing our study of Genesis. We have been looking at the life of Abraham. He gives us great lessons in faith and pioneering. At least that is what I've gained. Abraham was always moving out on faith. He lived in tents and moved around to many areas of the Middle East. God had lessons for him to learn from many different places. Abraham also was being trained to be the father of many nations. Tomorrow we'll look at the faith of Abraham. He was like all believers. He had to believe on God for righteousness. Today we trust Christ the only high priest for our righteousness. We cannot rely on some church or man-made system to provide for us a place with God in heaven. Trust Christ alone, by grace alone, through faith alone. There is no other way.
This summer dedicate yourself to your relationship with Christ. Be challenged in your relationship by being with the believers.
Sunday night we will meet for the "Truth Project" video series, part 1. I hope all of you will be there to be challenged in your Christian world view.
This summer dedicate yourself to your relationship with Christ. Be challenged in your relationship by being with the believers.
Sunday night we will meet for the "Truth Project" video series, part 1. I hope all of you will be there to be challenged in your Christian world view.
Sunday, May 16, 2010
Know What You Believe!!!!
Christian, know what you believe!! Brothers and sisters in Christ, do you really know what you believe? I've been grappling with this concept as I've seen a supposed Christian sister fall away from the true believing church to Mormonism. It is a startling thing. To follow false prophecy after professing a belief in the Gospel. Brother and sisters study your bibles. Don't take everything for granted. Find the answers on your own first and then seek help for the answers you can't find from an Orthodox Christian Brother or Sister in Christ. There is only one way to heaven and that is through the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Bible tells us "I am the way the truth and the life". Here in John 14:6 Jesus makes the way clear and distinct. There is no alternative or additional information on the matter. Those that are not trusting Jesus alone, the God-man, as the perfect sacrifice for their sin, are destined for a terrible place called hell.
Do you know what you believe, Christian? Can you explain the Gospel. Do you know how to explain that men and women come to God by grace through faith alone? Do you embrace the Trinity of God and the Deity of Christ? These are critical truths that determine if your faith is real and truly enduring when judgment comes.
At Trinity Bapitst Bullhead we are dedicating our summer to teaching the TRUTH and knowing how to defend it. We've enlisted Dell Tacket and the "Truth Project" series to help us. Every Sunday night we'll be meeting to consider how to answer the hard questions about our faith. Be there for our first meeting May 30th at 6:00 pm. Register and check out the website: http://www.mytruthproject.org/small_group_support/search_groups.aspx?query=&country=US&state=AZ×_of_day=0&days_of_week=0&sort_by=city&reverse=false
Tonight 5/16 we'll be having our meeting at the Don Sullivan Park at 6:00 pm. Bring a friend to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Our speaker schedule for this coming two week is as follows:
Sunday School Today: Brother Mike McCormack
Sunday Worship Today: Pastor Craig
Sunday Night: Brother Lee Cooper
Wednesday: Brother Lee Cooper
News Sunday School: Mike McCormack
Next Sunday Norming: Pastor Craig
Next Sunday Night: Graduation Banquet
Do you know what you believe, Christian? Can you explain the Gospel. Do you know how to explain that men and women come to God by grace through faith alone? Do you embrace the Trinity of God and the Deity of Christ? These are critical truths that determine if your faith is real and truly enduring when judgment comes.
At Trinity Bapitst Bullhead we are dedicating our summer to teaching the TRUTH and knowing how to defend it. We've enlisted Dell Tacket and the "Truth Project" series to help us. Every Sunday night we'll be meeting to consider how to answer the hard questions about our faith. Be there for our first meeting May 30th at 6:00 pm. Register and check out the website: http://www.mytruthproject.org/small_group_support/search_groups.aspx?query=&country=US&state=AZ×_of_day=0&days_of_week=0&sort_by=city&reverse=false
Tonight 5/16 we'll be having our meeting at the Don Sullivan Park at 6:00 pm. Bring a friend to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Our speaker schedule for this coming two week is as follows:
Sunday School Today: Brother Mike McCormack
Sunday Worship Today: Pastor Craig
Sunday Night: Brother Lee Cooper
Wednesday: Brother Lee Cooper
News Sunday School: Mike McCormack
Next Sunday Norming: Pastor Craig
Next Sunday Night: Graduation Banquet
Sunday, May 2, 2010
Again=Update May 2nd
Its May. I hope you will make the first Sunday in May honoring to the Lord by being in His House on His Day. It is the Lord's Day. We are worshiping the Lord at Trinity Baptist Church. We'll have some great special music with my sister and her husband helping out today and tonight.
Speakers for this week are:
Brother Tom in Sunday School
Brother Jeff in the Worship Hour
Pastor Craig Sunday Night
Pastor Craig on Wednesday Night
Something to think about :] How to Judge a Great Church
What does it take to make a great church?
1. No soft seats or great light, but courageous leadership.
2. No sweet tones of the organ, but sweet personalities.
3. No tall towers, but lofty vision.
4. Not a big budget, but big hearts.
5. Not money received, but service rendered.
6. Not a large membership, but God's presence.
7. Not what it has done in the past, but what it is doing now and in the future for Jesus Christ
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Speakers for this week are:
Brother Tom in Sunday School
Brother Jeff in the Worship Hour
Pastor Craig Sunday Night
Pastor Craig on Wednesday Night
Something to think about :] How to Judge a Great Church
What does it take to make a great church?
1. No soft seats or great light, but courageous leadership.
2. No sweet tones of the organ, but sweet personalities.
3. No tall towers, but lofty vision.
4. Not a big budget, but big hearts.
5. Not money received, but service rendered.
6. Not a large membership, but God's presence.
7. Not what it has done in the past, but what it is doing now and in the future for Jesus Christ
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Saturday, May 1, 2010
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Continuing in Genesis at Trinity baptist
Upcoming Meetings:
Sunday School: Brother Tom
Morning Worship: Pastor Craig
Sunday Night: Business Meeting and Pastor Craig
Wednesday Night: TBA
Events:
Teen activity-Saturday, May 1st, 5:30 pm
Camp fundraiser at Sam's Club, Saturday, May 15t
Another school years is about to pass. Hard to believe. It has been a different year for me-but overall a good one in God's grand scheme. His will is perfect and every year at this time I reflect on what lessons and wisdom I've learned.
God has led our church into an exciting summer. Sometimes we look sad at the summer as we lose a few winter visitors. But, i'm excited for the days when I can be more of a full time pastor. There are many things I'd like to work on in ministry and outreach. I hope to get with my laptop and porch swing to open up my mind to His leading. We will be working with our young people and preparing for two different camps. We've added the International Baptist College Music Camps to our schedule for the kids. Please pray that we can send a good group to both this camp and Ironwood as we usually do.
Brothers and sisters in Christ, I still believe at Trinity Baptist Church we offer as balanced a ministry of any Evangelical, Fundamental, Baptist, or Bible church work in our valley. If I didn't than I wouldn't be here. As long as this is the case I will be here trusting the Lord and working together with all of you for the glory of Jesus Christ.
Sunday School: Brother Tom
Morning Worship: Pastor Craig
Sunday Night: Business Meeting and Pastor Craig
Wednesday Night: TBA
Events:
Teen activity-Saturday, May 1st, 5:30 pm
Camp fundraiser at Sam's Club, Saturday, May 15t
Another school years is about to pass. Hard to believe. It has been a different year for me-but overall a good one in God's grand scheme. His will is perfect and every year at this time I reflect on what lessons and wisdom I've learned.
God has led our church into an exciting summer. Sometimes we look sad at the summer as we lose a few winter visitors. But, i'm excited for the days when I can be more of a full time pastor. There are many things I'd like to work on in ministry and outreach. I hope to get with my laptop and porch swing to open up my mind to His leading. We will be working with our young people and preparing for two different camps. We've added the International Baptist College Music Camps to our schedule for the kids. Please pray that we can send a good group to both this camp and Ironwood as we usually do.
Brothers and sisters in Christ, I still believe at Trinity Baptist Church we offer as balanced a ministry of any Evangelical, Fundamental, Baptist, or Bible church work in our valley. If I didn't than I wouldn't be here. As long as this is the case I will be here trusting the Lord and working together with all of you for the glory of Jesus Christ.
Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Updates for March 17th
This Friday we'll be getting together with the youth at Pastor Craig's home. Missionary Steve and Anne Knox will be here to share the Word with us and to play music with us as well.
Mark your calendars for our special Easter services on April 4th. We'll meet at 7:00 am for our sunrise service and then meet for our regular worship service at 11:00 am. Hopefully we'll see all of you there.
Mark your calendars for our special Easter services on April 4th. We'll meet at 7:00 am for our sunrise service and then meet for our regular worship service at 11:00 am. Hopefully we'll see all of you there.
Sunday, February 21, 2010
Update for February 21st, 2010
Here are few updates and a prayer for the harvest:
This Friday, February 26th, the youth will be joining the MHS Christian's Club movie night. We'll be watching "Left Behind" starring Kurt Cameron. It begins at 6:30 pm. at the bandroom. Don't miss it!! Bring a few dollars for popcorn, candy and drinks.
Also we'll have a spring work day on Saturday, March 13th, from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm. Everyone come out and help. Let's get our facility looking good for the spring. Bring tools, gloves, paint brushes and your strong will to work. God is good the last several months. I've prayed often the Macedonian call for our church. You remember in Acts when the Macedonians asked Paul to send over workers to help in the minsitry. God has answered our prayers in this matter. We have added to our flock men who can teach, preach and exposite the Word of God. He has answered the TrinityBullhead call. What a praise. But now our call is for the harvest. Pray with me that the Lord will send a harvest as we are now better equipped to minister. Our family is praying for fellowship for the youth group--we can only do this by reaching out to the community with the gospel. Pastor Craig
This Friday, February 26th, the youth will be joining the MHS Christian's Club movie night. We'll be watching "Left Behind" starring Kurt Cameron. It begins at 6:30 pm. at the bandroom. Don't miss it!! Bring a few dollars for popcorn, candy and drinks.
Also we'll have a spring work day on Saturday, March 13th, from 7:00 am until 3:00 pm. Everyone come out and help. Let's get our facility looking good for the spring. Bring tools, gloves, paint brushes and your strong will to work. God is good the last several months. I've prayed often the Macedonian call for our church. You remember in Acts when the Macedonians asked Paul to send over workers to help in the minsitry. God has answered our prayers in this matter. We have added to our flock men who can teach, preach and exposite the Word of God. He has answered the TrinityBullhead call. What a praise. But now our call is for the harvest. Pray with me that the Lord will send a harvest as we are now better equipped to minister. Our family is praying for fellowship for the youth group--we can only do this by reaching out to the community with the gospel. Pastor Craig
Saturday, January 30, 2010
New Carpet
To God be the Glory,
We are really excited at the new look at our facility. We've put in new carpet and it looks great. I hope all of you will be there on January 31st to praise God for his provision. Thank God for this and the new roof-which protected us from a huge rainstorm last week.
Upcoming activities at Trinity Baptist Church
Our Sunday night meeting will be at the church at 6:00 pm.
Friday night, February 12th is our Ironwood promotion with all of the kids. We'll meet at Pastor Craig's house at 5:30 pm on Friday night. All camp age kids are welcome
Velentines banquet and golf is February 13th at Scooter's and then El Palacio. We'll golf at 10:00 am and then eat at noon. Hope you'll be there.
Pastor Craig
We are really excited at the new look at our facility. We've put in new carpet and it looks great. I hope all of you will be there on January 31st to praise God for his provision. Thank God for this and the new roof-which protected us from a huge rainstorm last week.
Upcoming activities at Trinity Baptist Church
Our Sunday night meeting will be at the church at 6:00 pm.
Friday night, February 12th is our Ironwood promotion with all of the kids. We'll meet at Pastor Craig's house at 5:30 pm on Friday night. All camp age kids are welcome
Velentines banquet and golf is February 13th at Scooter's and then El Palacio. We'll golf at 10:00 am and then eat at noon. Hope you'll be there.
Pastor Craig
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Update 1-24-09
Here are a few calendar updates for this week:
Don't forget the Valentine's Banquet and Golf Tournament Saturday, February 13th. We'll play golf at 10:00 am and then go to El Palacio Mexican Restaurant at noon. Don't miss this fun time together.
Don't forget the Valentine's Banquet and Golf Tournament Saturday, February 13th. We'll play golf at 10:00 am and then go to El Palacio Mexican Restaurant at noon. Don't miss this fun time together.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Trinity Baptist 2010
Upcoming Dates: Youth Activity, Friday, 1-15-10 at the Evins Home-5:30 pm
Valentines's Golf and Dinner-Scooter's and El Palacio-10:00 am
Valentines's Golf and Dinner-Scooter's and El Palacio-10:00 am
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
The Business of Christmas
my prayer for you all this year is that the Business of Christmas does not squeeze out the opportunity to strengthen your relationship with those you are closeest to and with the Lord. Let's keep the source of our experiences this year in Jesus Christ. Be encouraged by these words from Chambers.
My experience is not what makes redemption real—redemption is reality. Redemption has no real meaning for me until it is worked out through my conscious life. When I am born again, the Spirit of God takes me beyond myself and my experiences, and identifies me with Jesus Christ. If I am left only with my personal experiences, I am left with something not produced by redemption. But experiences produced by redemption prove themselves by leading me beyond myself, to the point of no longer paying any attention to experiences as the basis of reality. Instead, I see that only the reality itself produced the experiences. My experiences are not worth anything unless they keep me at the Source of truth—Jesus Christ.
From Chambers December 21st
My experience is not what makes redemption real—redemption is reality. Redemption has no real meaning for me until it is worked out through my conscious life. When I am born again, the Spirit of God takes me beyond myself and my experiences, and identifies me with Jesus Christ. If I am left only with my personal experiences, I am left with something not produced by redemption. But experiences produced by redemption prove themselves by leading me beyond myself, to the point of no longer paying any attention to experiences as the basis of reality. Instead, I see that only the reality itself produced the experiences. My experiences are not worth anything unless they keep me at the Source of truth—Jesus Christ.
From Chambers December 21st
Monday, December 21, 2009
Jesus Christ the Messiah
He is the only Messiah and th eonly one who ever could be. We've seen this through the many prophecies of the Old Testament and we've also see this because of the lineage of Jesus Christ on the past two Sundays. There just would be too many coincidences for the Messiah to be any other than Jesus Christ, son of Mary, conceived by the Holy Spirit and adopted by the legal heir to David's throne. It is a truly amazing thought. It is a miracle from the Lord. Jesus is the Messiah, He is the Savior of the world, He is Lord. Is He Lord of your life today? Put your trust in Christ this Christmas. Put him first! Be there on Wednesday as we remember the Lord and Sunday as we look back at the Christmas season and think on what we need to in the new year to serve our Savior.
Wednesday, December 16, 2009
Looking Forward to Christmas
Christmas Caroling, Friday, December 18th-meet at the Evins house at 5:30 pm. Call us is you'd like to be caroled at.
Special Christmas Program and Service-This Sunday at 11:00 am
Special Christmas Program and Service-This Sunday at 11:00 am
Great Advice from Chambers
Today's words from Oswald Chambers are particlarly challenging as he exhorts us to study the Word of God and be able to put it into our own Words. This will make us effective communicators to others.
“Approved to God”
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).
If you cannot express yourself well on each of your beliefs, work and study until you can. If you don’t, other people may miss out on the blessings that come from knowing the truth. Strive to re-express a truth of God to yourself clearly and understandably, and God will use that same explanation when you share it with someone else. But you must be willing to go through God’s winepress where the grapes are crushed. You must struggle, experiment, and rehearse your words to express God’s truth clearly. Then the time will come when that very expression will become God’s wine of strength to someone else. But if you are not diligent and say, “I’m not going to study and struggle to express this truth in my own words; I’ll just borrow my words from someone else,” then the words will be of no value to you or to others. Try to state to yourself what you believe to be the absolute truth of God, and you will be allowing God the opportunity to pass it on through you to someone else.
Always make it a practice to stir your own mind thoroughly to think through what you have easily believed. Your position is not really yours until you make it yours through suffering and study. The author or speaker from whom you learn the most is not the one who teaches you something you didn’t know before, but the one who helps you take a truth with which you have quietly struggled, give it expression, and speak it clearly and boldly.
“Approved to God”
“Be diligent to present yourself approved to God, a worker who does not need to be ashamed, rightly dividing the word of truth” (2 Timothy 2:15).
If you cannot express yourself well on each of your beliefs, work and study until you can. If you don’t, other people may miss out on the blessings that come from knowing the truth. Strive to re-express a truth of God to yourself clearly and understandably, and God will use that same explanation when you share it with someone else. But you must be willing to go through God’s winepress where the grapes are crushed. You must struggle, experiment, and rehearse your words to express God’s truth clearly. Then the time will come when that very expression will become God’s wine of strength to someone else. But if you are not diligent and say, “I’m not going to study and struggle to express this truth in my own words; I’ll just borrow my words from someone else,” then the words will be of no value to you or to others. Try to state to yourself what you believe to be the absolute truth of God, and you will be allowing God the opportunity to pass it on through you to someone else.
Always make it a practice to stir your own mind thoroughly to think through what you have easily believed. Your position is not really yours until you make it yours through suffering and study. The author or speaker from whom you learn the most is not the one who teaches you something you didn’t know before, but the one who helps you take a truth with which you have quietly struggled, give it expression, and speak it clearly and boldly.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Mike and Melanie Webster-Missionaries to Quebec
We are looking forward to hearing from our missionaries of 30 years, Mike and Melanie Webster. I've posted a short biography of them here. They will be sharing in all of our services on Sunday. They are not only faithful servants of the Lord but dear friends for many years. Let's be there and be blessed on Sunday.
Here is a little info about the websters that I found on their website:
We are Mike, Melanie, Stephanie, Jonathan, and Catherine Webster, serving the Lord in Québec City, Québec, Canada with Independent Faith Mission of Greensboro, NC. Mike is originally from North Carolina and Melanie is the daughter of missionaries to France. We met while students at Bob Jones University, were married in France, and have been on the mission field of French-speaking Quebec since 1986. Mike has a B.A. in Bible and a M.A. in Theology. Melanie has a B.S. in Secondary Education and is currently working on a M.A. in Translation at Laval University. Stephanie , Jonathan and Catherine are currently students at Bob Jones University. Valerie, our oldest, now lives in Greer, South Carolina with her husband Tom Sandquist and sons, Erik and Benjamin. They attend Colonial Hills Baptist Church.
During our 18 years of ministry in Eastern Québec, we saw a church rebuilt, then call it’s own French-Canadian pastor whom we helped to train. In 2004, God led us to Québec City to begin the process all over again with Église Baptiste Évangélique d’Orsainville.
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