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04/30/2026

Food for Thought today....Did you know that in the Bible, it says when Jesus spoke to demons, they obeyed him every time and without hesitation. Instantly it says. Question of the day is then, when Jesus speaks to you, why do you have to think about it? Just obey...Let that sink in a little. Happy Thursday.

How well do you trust your GPS system?This morning I went to pick up a new rooster for my flock. I found him on Facebook...
04/16/2026

How well do you trust your GPS system?

This morning I went to pick up a new rooster for my flock. I found him on Facebook Marketplace. Yeah, you know the place. Type in what you need or want and then meet somewhere to pick it up. I was in need of a rooster and found one. I talked with the lady and she gave me her address and we planned to meet. As I got into my car I confidently typed in the coordinates in my GPS app on my phone. As I went through my journey, I passed through familiar areas and even waved at a few people I knew. Then, it took me on the highway and down some roads, finally taking me down a gravel road that at times were a little questionable. You know the ones. I almost turned around twice. But, I needed to reach my destination to get what I planned to get. I even made a wrong turn but my GPS patiently showed me how to turn around and get back on the right path. After I arrived at my destination and picked up my cute little guy, I headed home.

As I drove home, I thought how God does the same thing for us. He has set a destination of salvation for us and it even takes us down familiar and unfamiliar paths. Gravel roads, sharp turns, and even some heavy scary storms sometimes. The key to this GPS system "God's Plan for Salvation" is to trust Him.... Even though I wasn't quite sure about some turns, I trusted my GPS would get me to my rooster. IF you trust God's GPS you will get to where He has planned for you to go since Adam was created. HEAVEN with Him. Isnt that wonderful....If you find yourself lost or down the wrong path, He will patiently turn you around and get you back on the right path every single time because He loves us that much. He will being you to you destination. All you have to do is trust Him. Best part is, He doesn't need satellite navigation to lead you. Nope, God uses faith. Crazy cool. Do you trust God as much as you do your GPS app? It really is that simple. Trust "God's Plan for your Salvation" and He will lead you to your destination everytime. Have a blessed day. LOVE Rachel Jackson.

What a wonderful Easter service! Dwain had a goal for us to hit 100 and we did it....107. What a great sermon from Max...
04/05/2026

What a wonderful Easter service! Dwain had a goal for us to hit 100 and we did it....107. What a great sermon from Maxine! We have a great Church family!

Youth Sunday School Class 10:00am.What have we learned so far this month? We started off with the Bible - What is it? Go...
03/30/2026

Youth Sunday School Class 10:00am.
What have we learned so far this month?

We started off with the Bible - What is it? God's words to man. We took a look into the New Testament and Old Testament. We learned that the Bible has 66 books written by several people. Like a living library written just for us. We did a Bible scavenger hunt. Seeking and finding people in the Bible.

We learned about the Law of Moses in the Bible. The Five books of the Law or the Pentateuch. In the Hebrew language this is the Torah which means the Law or Instructions.

We went into more detail about the Old Testament and who is in there. God's chosen people you wouldn't think he would have chosen to accomplish many great things.

We learned about the poetry of the Bible in Psalms and Proverbs. We even made a Psalm of our own writing about the blessing of God and sharing our thanks to him. Did you know there are actually five books of poetry? JOB, PSALMS, PROVERBS, ECCLESIASTES, and SONG OF SOLOMON. Wow

We learned about the major and minor prophets and how they brought the good news that Jesus was to come. Or they would have prophecies of other things that came true. Divine visions, dreams, or interactions that lead God's people where he wanted them to be.

Finally, this past Sunday we learned about Palm Sunday and what it was about. Jesus riding into Jerusalem on a c**t/donkey. Everyone showing him the attention he deserved as the King he is. The significance of this is, when he rode into Bethlehem, he was inside his mother riding on a donkey as well. He rode in were they brought the sacrificial lambs to be slaughtered. As we all know thus was soon to be Jesus fate for us. The final sacrificial lamb and the only thing worthy enough to cover all sin. Even though they knew not what they were doing, God and Jesus knew exactly what needed to be done for us all.

How fun are all these sessions. Join us Sundays at 10:00am for Youth Sunday School ages 12 to 17 taught by Sister Rachel Jackson.

Hope to see you there and bring your friends. Learning about Jesus is cool...

03/30/2026

Food for Thought...In our adult Sunday school class we learned about World Peace through Mutual Understanding.
Using background scriptures in Isaiah, John, Acts and Ephesians we learned of the wisdom of God in Isaiah 2:2-3

Isaiah was able to look past all the noise around him and seek the truth from the Lord.
Why do people today have such a difficult time hearing from the Lord for their answers? What evidence have you seen or heard that shows Jesus is making Himself known to people of all nations?

We then looked to the Prophecy of Peace in Isaiah 2:4

How might we encourage others to live in God's peace even when war and problems are all around us? Think about ways Christians could be offering peace with Jesus to all tribes and nations.

In Acts 17:26-28 read about the relationship you have with God.

"For in Him we live, and move, and have our being." We are His offspring.

Join us Sunday mornings at 10:00am for more amazing discussions and leave full of the word of the Lord.

Taught by Brother Bud.

Have you ever doubted what God was telling you to do? Are you sure God? I mean they are so much better and stronger than...
03/30/2026

Have you ever doubted what God was telling you to do? Are you sure God? I mean they are so much better and stronger than me....If it's really you, prove it. How well does that go over? Well good thing we have a patient loving God isn't it. Would it help if you knew you were not the only one. Wow that makes me feel better too. In our Bible Study class on Tuesdays at 10:00am we are going through Gideon. Who is that?

Gideon, found in Judges 6-8, was a reluctant judge of Israel who defeated the Midianite army with only 300 men, relying on God's strength. Initially hiding in fear, he was called by an angel to destroy idols and rescue Israel. Despite his doubts, he used torches and jars to cause panic in the enemy camp.

Key Aspects of Gideon's Life:

The Calling: While threshing wheat in a winepress to hide from the Midianites, an angel called Gideon a "mighty warrior".

Overcoming Doubt: Gideon asked for signs, including the famous miracle involving a fleece that was wet while the ground was dry, and vice versa.

Jerubbaal: Gideon destroyed his father's altar to Baal, earning the name Jerubbaal, meaning "let Baal contend against him".

The 300 Men: God instructed Gideon to reduce his army from 32,000 to only 300 men to ensure the victory was attributed to God rather than human strength.

Victory and Legacy: Using trumpets and clay jars, his small force defeated the large Midianite army. He refused to become king, stating, "The LORD will rule over you". However, he did make a golden ephod that later became a stumbling block for Israel.

Wow what a great way to glorify God through us.

Will you join our class on Tuesdays at 10am or on Wednesdays at 5pm. You will be full of the word and leave filled with confidence you are chosen to do just what God picks you to do.

03/30/2026

AMAZING FACTS. Have you ever scratched your head and wondered how if Jesus died on "Friday" he raised himself "Sunday how then in the Bible does it say: 3 days and 3 Nights??? Hmmm.

Old Testament Jewish time was based on a lunar-solar calendar where days began at sunset, not midnight. The day (sundown to sundown) was divided into two main parts—evening and morning—and structured around natural light, agricultural rhythms, and, during the night, three or four distinct, roughly 3-hour "watches".

Key Aspects of Old Testament Timekeeping

Sunset-to-Sunset Days: Based on Genesis 1:5 ("there was evening and there was morning"), the new day began at sunset. This meant Shabbat and festivals started on the evening before the main day.

Lunar Months: The calendar was anchored by the moon, with months (chodesh) starting at the new moon.

Daylight and Night Structure:

Daytime: Generally divided into morning, noon (heat of the day), and evening. Later, daylight was often divided into 12 "relative" hours that changed length with the seasons.

Nighttime: Divided into three "watches" (first, middle, morning watch) or, as in the 1st century AD context, four: 1st (sunset-9PM), 2nd (9PM-midnight), 3rd (midnight-3AM), and 4th (3AM-sunrise).

Key Daily Markers:

Morning (Boqer): Sunrise and beginning of work.

Midday (Tsohorayim): Noon, when the sun was strongest.

Evening (Erev): Sunset, end of work, marked by the setting sun.

Seasons and Festivals: The year was regulated by agriculture and religious festivals (Passover in spring, Tabernacles in fall), with 12 months in a standard year.

In other words... Jesus actually died on Thursday evening...to raise himself Sunday morning 🌄 🙏 to have spent 3 nights and 3 days in his tomb.

A friend sent me this today, and it stopped me in my tracks.This is the back of a foal.A baby donkey.The very kind of an...
03/30/2026

A friend sent me this today, and it stopped me in my tracks.

This is the back of a foal.
A baby donkey.

The very kind of animal Jesus intentionally chose to ride into Jerusalem on Palm Sunday.

And I can’t get over the detail.

All throughout Scripture, there are moments like this, details we could easily pass over, that when we slow down feel almost overwhelming in their meaning. As if God is whispering, “Nothing is random. Not one part.”

Because look closely.

A dark line down its back, crossing over its shoulders.

It looks like a cross.

Jesus rode into Jerusalem knowing where He was headed.
Knowing this was the week.
Knowing the cross was coming.

And as He sat on that c**t, moving closer and closer to His death…
this may have been what He saw beneath Him.

A cross.

A quiet, living foreshadowing of what He would soon carry on His own back.

Do I know that for certain? No.
But knowing the region, the animals, the God who orchestrates details with precision and purpose, it doesn’t feel far-fetched.

It feels like Him.

Because this is what God does.
He weaves meaning into the smallest things.
He tells a story long before we realize we’re in it.

And the cross was never an afterthought.
It was always the plan.

From the beginning…
to the details…
to the very road into Jerusalem…

He was already pointing to it.

And maybe that’s what takes my breath away the most.

Not just that Jesus was heading toward the cross…

But that even creation seemed to echo it.

~Kelli Bachara

**Palm Sunday! Yesterday was the start of Holy Week. Grab your Holy Week Guide here to help focus your eyes and heart on the scripture all around Jesus’ week leading up to Easter.

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