FAITH and GRACE AGAIN

09/21/2021

Found this to be so well said. So many are critical and demeaning to those who don’t “act” right. Glad God forgave me before I became perfect. Lol what do you all think after reading this whole thing.
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The pastor says they sit front and center. The gay boys. Somtimes they hold hands. And some folks have said he should address the issue. But the pastor tells me he doesn’t know what to say. And then there’s the man who sneaks in the back door. Fresh off the street. After the service starts. And leaves before alter call. The people sitting close complain about how bad he smells. Of beer and smoke and sweat. But the pastor tells me he doesn’t know what to say. And then there’s the young mama who wears dirty skin and lets her four children come in and eat all the donuts and drink all the watered-down juice. Some church staff say they “…eat like little pigs. Like they haven’t eaten in weeks.” While the mama just stands there and lets them. And the elders say something must be done and said. But the pastor tells me he doesn’t know what to say. And there’s the w***e sitting among the faithful. And everybody knows her. She sits with a painted-up face, cheap perfume, and a broken heart. And those who sit close, well, they all treat her for what they think she is. And at the last staff meeting, her name came up. Something must be done about her. But the pastor tells me he doesn’t know what to say.

The pastor is a good man. Holy and just. And he wants to do the “right and loving” thing. And he wants to “look like Jesus”. And he asks me if I have any thoughts on anything he could say.

Yes, sweet Pastor. I do.

Start with this and say it Louder than any other words:

“Welcome to Church. This is a place of love and hope and safety and forgiveness. We will be food for the hungry. Living water for the thirsty. We are so glad you are here. You are invited. You are loved. Come on in—we’ve been waiting on you. Welcome here. We are the church.”

Say that. To the called and to the called-out. To the leaders and the greeters. To the dirty and the clean. We are all the same. We are.

May we blow the dust of religion out of our souls and choose affection instead. May our words and actions and reactions be a sanctuary for all.

Jesus broke many laws to love. So, Jesus, be our voice. Be the only words we should ever speak.
Written by Heather Burke Cody.

08/06/2021

It has been a while since I have posted on this page. I am still very hurt from the lies told and from what I have heard lately are still being told. They keep changing the lies to make it sound worse. I won’t get into them in here, but know that EVERY one of them were fabricated. I would be glad to share with any of you what they are and how some have twisted words to try and make it sound like I didn’t want to preach anymore. Nothing could have been a bigger lie. Ok enough about all that. God will take care of it as he promises in his word.

How are all of you doing? Please stay in touch as some exciting things are about to happen I believe. God is not finished with the work he started and all the devils from hell can’t stop it. Look up, he is leading.

05/25/2021

This was my morning devotion. Seems appropriate to put it here.

“The Lord is not slack concerning His promise, as some count slackness, but is longsuffering toward us, not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance.”
—2 Peter 3:9
Billy and Ruth Graham once had a prodigal son named Franklin. He lived a rebellious life, but his parents never gave up on him. They just kept praying, and ultimately, Franklin came back to the Lord. Today, he’s someone whom God is using powerfully.
What an example for us to keep praying for our children and not give up on them. Of course, the Devil will whisper in your ear and tell you that it’s too late for your kids, and they’ll never change. But don’t listen to him. He’s a liar and the father of lies (see John 8:44).

If you have a son or daughter who has taken a prodigal turn, don’t give up on your child. Both of my sons were prodigals for a time, but they returned to the Lord. So keep praying, because your child isn’t beyond God’s reach. And by the way, you’re praying according to the will of God when you’re praying for someone to come back to the Lord. So keep praying.

In fact, Luke 18:1 tells us that “Jesus told his disciples a story to show that they should always pray and never give up” (NLT).

On the other hand, if you’re the prodigal child, I want you to know that you’re breaking your parents’ hearts. Whatever you’re chasing after isn’t going to satisfy you, and eventually you’ll come to the end of it. But I hope that you don’t come to the end of it at the end of your years and, as a result, throw your life away. You need to come back to the Lord.

The Bible tells us that God is “not willing that any should perish but that all should come to repentance” (2 Peter 3:9 NKJV). It’s the heart of God to see people come to Him—or come back to Him.

05/23/2021

Good morning all. Here is today’s bulletin.

05/17/2021

What do you all think??

05/16/2021

Today’s bulletin. For those who like to send tithes or offerings, the address is on the front page of the bulletin. Thank you all for your support and friendship.

05/13/2021

Thank you Bob Loucks for mowing the field. Great things are gonna happen there soon.

05/05/2021

Attention ladies. This Saturday at 4pm there will be a mother and/or daughter dinner to celebrate Mother’s Day. If you would like to come please let us know by Friday at noon so they can prepare accordingly. Dinner menu is Chicken Marsala, tossed salad, green beans and baked patatos. Desert is strawberry shortcake. Just comment below if you are coming and did not sign up at church last Sunday.

05/03/2021

This goes along with yesterday’s message.

04/23/2021

Please help if you can. This is so sad. They do a lot for our little church

Our good friends, Bucky & Dana Kauffman and their daughter, Skyelee, suffered … Sandy Brown needs your support for Kauffman's lost everything in a house fire

04/06/2021

What do you all think about this devotion this morning??

“Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed Me! But you say, ‘In what way have we robbed You?’ In tithes and offerings.”
—Malachi 3:8
Did you know it’s possible to steal from God himself? We find this incredible statement in the Old Testament book of Malachi: “Will a man rob God? Yet you have robbed Me! But you say, ‘In what way have we robbed You?’ In tithes and offerings” (3:8 NKJV).

The Bible reminds us that our ability to produce wealth comes from the Lord. Deuteronomy 8:18 says, “Remember the Lord your God. He is the one who gives you power to be successful” (NLT).

All that we have has come to us from God, so we should give back to Him from our finances. In fact, Christians should understand that it’s a privilege to give to God. We all should want to do it.

In fact, God makes specific promises to us about our giving. As we faithfully invest in His kingdom, He will bless us as a result. Also, Jesus said, “Seek the Kingdom of God above all else, and live righteously, and he will give you everything you need” (Matthew 6:33 NLT).

In the context of this statement, Jesus was talking about unbelievers who worry about what they will wear, what they will eat, and what they will drink. Then Jesus went on to say, “These things dominate the thoughts of unbelievers, but your heavenly Father already knows all your needs” (Matthew 6:32 NLT).

Back in Malachi, we find this amazing promise: “‘Bring all the tithes into the storehouse so there will be enough food in my Temple. If you do,’ says the Lord of Heaven’s Armies, ‘I will open the windows of heaven for you. I will pour out a blessing so great you won’t have enough room to take it in! Try it! Put me to the test!’” (Malachi 3:10 NLT).

I challenge you put the Lord to the test in this area. Give faithfully to Him.

04/04/2021

HAPPY EASTER SUNDAY
April 4, 2021

ALLELUIA, JESUS CHRIST HAS RISEN! GLORY TO GOD IN THE HIGHEST, AND PEACE TO HIS PEOPLE ON EARTH! ALLELUIA!

MARK 16: 5-6: “Entering the tomb, they saw a young man sitting at the right, wearing a white robe; and they were amazed. And he said to them, "DO NOT BE AMAZED; YOU ARE LOOKING FOR JESUS THE NAZARENE, WHO HAS BEEN CRUCIFIED, HE HAS RISEN; He is not here; behold, here is the place where they laid Him. But go, tell His disciples and Peter, 'He is going ahead of you to Galilee; there you will see Him, just as He told you.'"