Oakdale Church of Mount Moriah Independent Community Fellowship

09/02/2026

Join Us for Thursday Morning Bible Study!

You are warmly invited to join us this Thursday morning at 10:30 AM at Oakdale Church as we continue our study through the Book of Revelation.

Revelation is more than a book about things to come—it is a book that reminds us that Jesus Christ is Lord, God is still on the throne, and His promises are sure.

Bring your Bible, bring a friend, and come ready to study God’s Word together. Whether you have been with us from the beginning or would be joining us for the first time, you are always welcome!

Thursday Morning Bible Study
10:30 AM
Oakdale Church
485 Oakdale Dr., Hunlock Creek, PA

“Blessed is he that readeth, and they that hear the words of this prophecy...”
— Revelation 1:3 KJV

Come and grow with us as we continue our journey through the Book of Revelation!

09/02/2026

My Every Prayer
by John D. Morris, Ph.D. | Sep. 2, 2026
Days of Praise

“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you, always in every prayer of mine for you all making request with joy.” (Philippians 1:3–4)

The letter to the Philippian church stands as perhaps the most personal of the epistles, with Paul’s love for the believers being obvious. He expressed his love with heartfelt prayer for them every time he thought of them.

These prayers are constant in the sense that the Philippian believers were never far from his thoughts. Often Paul resorted to prayer for their personal needs and their relationship with God. His prayers are described by at least two Greek words of interest to us. First, he tells that he “thanked [his] God” (Greek eucharisteo) each time they came to mind. To another church he similarly wrote, “I thank my God always on your behalf, for the grace of God which is given you by Jesus Christ” (1 Corinthians 1:4). The word implies a sincere statement of genuine gratitude for their fellowship in being with him in serving God and partnership in the ministry.

Likewise, he used the word “supplication” (Greek deesei), an expression of gratefulness for his needs having been supplied. Paul’s needs were often provided for by those to whom he ministered, and he was profoundly grateful. The Christian minister is enjoined to remember his followers with “joy.” Paul remembered them in thankfulness to God for them and to them for their response.

We should strive to arrive at a balance between our ministry goals in evangelism and ongoing care for believers’ Christian growth and steadfast doctrinal purity. What is the state of our harmony among church members, as well as our prayers for them? JDM

Heavenly Father, thank You for the people You have placed in our lives and for the fellowship we share in Christ. Teach us, like Paul, to remember one another with gratitude and to faithfully lift one another before You in prayer. Give us hearts that rejoice when others grow, compassion when they struggle, and a sincere desire to encourage one another in the faith. Keep our church united in love, steadfast in truth, and faithful in serving You together. May we never take one another for granted, but always thank You for the blessing of our brothers and sisters in Christ.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

09/01/2026

Stand Ye Still
by Henry M. Morris, Ph.D. | Sep. 1, 2026

“Ye shall not need to fight in this battle: set yourselves, stand ye still, and see the salvation of the LORD with you, O Judah and Jerusalem . . . to morrow go out against them: for the LORD will be with you.” (2 Chronicles 20:17)

The Ammonites, Moabites, and Edomites had organized “a great multitude” seeking to destroy Judah under King Jehoshaphat. But the king and his people came together to “seek the LORD” in prayer for deliverance, and God answered. “The Spirit of the LORD” spoke through Jahaziel, assuring them that “the battle is not yours, but God’s” (see 2 Chronicles 20:2, 4, 14–15).

Then the Lord sent what may have seemed a strange instruction. “Stand ye still,” He said. Just watch God do it! And He did. All their enemies were constrained by the Lord to fight and destroy each other, without the Israelites having to fight at all. Similarly, at the Red Sea when everything looked hopeless, “Moses said unto the people, Fear ye not, stand still, and see the salvation of the LORD” (Exodus 14:13). So, they did, and all Pharaoh’s armies were overthrown in the midst of the sea.

In Isaiah’s day, when Israel was tempted to call on pagan Egypt for help against pagan Assyria, God said concerning Israel’s armies, “Their strength is to sit still” (Isaiah 30:7). As the ship was being buffeted in the storm and the sailors in panic were about to flee in the lifeboat, Paul said, “Except these abide in the ship, ye cannot be saved” (Acts 27:31). So, they stayed, and God spared every man.

There are times for action, of course, but the principle is this. When we have done all we can, and the situation seems hopeless, this is the time to sit still and trust God to work it out in His own good way. “Be still, and know that I am God” (Psalm 46:10). Got any rivers you think are uncrossable? God specializes in things thought impossible! HMM

Heavenly Father, thank You for the reminder this morning that the battle belongs to You. When we cannot see a way forward, help us not to fear or become discouraged, but to stand still and trust You.

Lord, give us wisdom to know when You are calling us to act and when You are telling us simply to be still. Keep us from running ahead of You or trying to solve in our own strength what only You can handle. Help us to remember that nothing is impossible with You.

Whatever burden we are carrying today, may we place it into Your hands and rest in the promise that “the LORD will be with you.” Give us faith to trust You, courage to obey You, and peace while we wait upon You.

May we be still and know that You are God.

In Jesus’ name, Amen.

Days of Praise

08/31/2026

CHICKEN & WAFFLE DINNER!

Mt. Moriah’s Helping Hands Group is sponsoring a delicious Chicken & Waffle Dinner, and we hope you’ll come hungry and join us!

Saturday, September 19, 2026
12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Oakdale Independent Church Social Hall
485 Oakdale Drive, Hunlock Creek

THE MENU:
Homemade Waffles
Chicken in Gravy
Mashed Potatoes
Vegetable
Applesauce
Homemade Cake
Drink

Adults — $14.00
Children ages 6–12 — $6.00

Come enjoy a good old-fashioned homemade meal while supporting the work and ministries of Mt. Moriah’s Helping Hands Group!

Good Food • Good Fellowship • Supporting a Good Cause

Please SHARE and help us spread the word! We look forward to seeing you on September 19th!

08/31/2026

Early Risers
by Henry M. Morris, Ph.D. | Aug. 31, 2026
Days of Praise

“And in the morning, rising up a great while before day, he went out, and departed into a solitary place, and there prayed.” (Mark 1:35)

One of the best ways to meet the Lord is to rise up early in the morning, before activities of the day can interfere. This apparently was the practice of Jesus Himself.

There are also many other occurrences in the Bible: “Abraham g*t up early in the morning to the place where he stood before the LORD” (Genesis 19:27). In order to set up an altar, “Jacob rose up early in the morning” (Genesis 28:18). When Moses gave the people the laws of God, he “wrote all the words of the LORD, and rose up early in the morning, and builded an altar under the hill” (Exodus 24:4). Later, when he was to receive the commandments a second time, “Moses rose up early in the morning, and went up unto Mount Sinai” (Exodus 34:4). “Joshua rose early in the morning” to lead Israel over the Jordan and to capture Jericho, and to take Ai, “Joshua rose up early in the morning” (Joshua 3:1; 6:12; 8:10).

During the time of the Judges, Gideon “rose up early on the morrow” to prove God’s will through putting out the fleece (Judges 6:38). Hannah and Elkanah, in praying for the son who would later become Samuel, “rose up in the morning early, and worshipped before the LORD” (1 Samuel 1:19).

No doubt there are justifiable exceptions, but late sleeping is in general not a good thing. “How long wilt thou sleep, O sluggard? when wilt thou arise out of thy sleep? . . . he that sleepeth in harvest is a son that causeth shame” (Proverbs 6:9; 10:5). It is good to seek the Lord early each day. “I love them that love me; and those that seek me early shall find me” (Proverbs 8:17). “My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O LORD; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up” (Psalm 5:3). HMM

Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of another day and for the privilege of meeting with You in prayer. Help us to seek You first, before the demands and distractions of the day crowd our hearts and minds. Like our Lord Jesus, teach us to make time to be still in Your presence, to listen to Your Word, and to commit our day into Your hands. May our first thoughts turn toward You, our steps be directed by You, and everything we do today bring honor and glory to Your name. In Jesus’ name, Amen.

08/29/2026

Join us for worship this Sunday, August 30, as we begin a short sermon series through the Book of Ruth:

“WHEN LIFE DOESN’T GO AS PLANNED”
Ruth 1

Life does not always turn out the way we expected. Plans change. Difficulties come. Loss can leave us wondering where God is and what He is doing.

But Ruth 1 reminds us of a wonderful truth:

God is still working even when we cannot see what He is doing.

Naomi thought she had come home empty, but God was already preparing the next chapter. The story began with famine, sorrow, and loss—but it ended with the first signs of harvest.

Maybe you are walking through a chapter of life right now that you never expected. Maybe you have questions. Maybe you are carrying a burden. Maybe you simply need the reminder that God has not forgotten you.

We would love to have you worship with us at any of our three churches within the Mount Moriah Independent Community Fellowship.

8:30 AM — McKendree Church
477 McKendree Rd. Shickshinny, PA

9:45 AM — Oakdale Church
485 Oakdale Dr. Hunlock Creek, PA

11:15 AM — Nanticoke First Church
267 E. Main St. Nanticoke, PA

Come as you are. Bring your Bible. Bring your family. Bring a friend.

And if life has not gone according to plan lately, come hear the encouraging message of Ruth 1:

You may not be able to see what God is doing—but that does not mean He has stopped working.

We hope to worship with you this Sunday!

08/29/2026

08/29/2026

The Weight of the Wind
by Henry M. Morris, Ph.D. | Aug. 29, 2026

“For he looketh to the ends of the earth, and seeth under the whole heaven; to make the weight for the winds; and he weigheth the waters by measure.” (Job 28:24–25)

It was only discovered by scientists in modern times that air actually has weight. This passage in Job, however, written 35 or more centuries ago, indicated that the two great terrestrial fluids of air and water forming Earth’s atmosphere and hydrosphere are both “weighed” by God’s careful “measure” to provide the right worldwide balance of forces for life on Earth.

Another remarkable “weighing” act of God is noted in Job 37:16: “Dost thou know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of him which is perfect in knowledge?” Clouds are composed of liquid drops of water, not water v***r, and water is heavier than air, so how are they “balanced” in the sky? “For he maketh small the drops of water: they pour down rain according to the vapour thereof: which the clouds do drop and distill upon man abundantly” (36:27–28).

Meteorologists know that the weight of the small water droplets in the clouds is “balanced” by the “weight of the winds”—air rushing upward in response to temperature changes. Eventually, however, the droplets coalesce to form larger drops that overcome these updrafts and fall as rain. “By watering he wearieth the thick cloud” (37:11). The coalescence is probably triggered electrically in the clouds themselves, “when he made a decree for the rain, and a way for the lightning of the thunder” (28:26).

Although these verses are not couched in the jargon of modern science, they are thoroughly scientific and up to date. “Lo, these are parts of his ways: but how little a portion is heard of him? but the thunder of his power who can understand?” (26:14). HMM

08/28/2026

Friday

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen.
2 Corinthians 13:14

THOUGHTS ABOUT TODAY'S VERSE ...

I have a friend in Jesus who has taught me the power of blessings. I can't think of a better one! Grace, love and fellowship rooted in the eternal, sacrificial, and gracious nature of our God, and we share it with God's children all around the world.

MY PRAYER ...

Father, I am thinking of several precious friends who need the richness of this blessing to fall upon them. Please bless them. In Jesus name. Amen.

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