Mt. Evergreen Church

06/24/2026

In Touch Ministries

June 24, 2026
God Is With Us Always
In suffering, rely on the Lord for the strength to overcome.
Genesis 41:14-44

The Bible is relevant for every situation. Although the details of our circumstances are often very different from those of the men and women in Scripture, God’s Word still applies.

Let’s continue to look at Joseph. When Potiphar’s wife attempted to seduce Joseph, he refused, saying he would not sin against God (Gen. 39:9). The young man’s faith was strong, which helped him place loyalty to the Lord above all.

Second, the Lord’s presence meant that Joseph prospered right where he was—as a slave and a prisoner. Those in charge recognized that God’s favor was upon Joseph. So they gave him great responsibility and authority (Gen. 39:3-4; Gen. 39:21-22).

Third, during times of suffering, Joseph gained invaluable lessons that prepared him for the future. He learned the details of Egyptian culture, ways to handle responsibility, and the importance of keeping God first. An additional blessing was the opportunity to be a witness to the Lord’s power (41:16).

By relying on the Lord as Joseph did, our faith will grow strong. When we give God His rightful place as Lord over our life, His presence will strengthen us to resist temptation. Then we too will be equipped to do kingdom work and ready to proclaim His greatness to those around us.

Bible in One Year: Psalms 71-75

06/23/2026

In Touch Ministries

June 23, 2026
God Is Present in Dark Times
The path through suffering begins with trust, not understanding. Believe God is always working for your good.
Genesis 39:1-23

As Christians, we have a heavenly Father who promises to be with us in our struggles and is completely reliable. He knows what will happen before we do; nothing is hidden from His sight (Heb. 4:13). God sees in the darkness of troubled times as clearly as in the daylight (Ps. 139:11-12). Through His Spirit, He offers us the comfort, strength, and wisdom to persevere.

The story of Joseph vividly illustrates this truth. After being sold into slavery by his brothers, he was falsely accused by his master’s wife and imprisoned. But in the midst of those terrible times, the young man experienced God’s presence and favor.

Joseph probably did not fully comprehend the Lord’s intentions. But later, as second-in-command to Pharaoh, he understood God’s purpose in allowing those difficult years. In the end, Joseph testified to what he knew to be true: His brothers had meant to harm him, but God used all the hardship to accomplish His good plan (Gen. 45:4-8; Gen. 50:20).

When troubles hit, remember what is true and take heart. The indwelling Holy Spirit has the resources to provide what we need, equip us for any challenge, and sustain us with His presence throughout the dark days. Nothing can stop the purposes of our Lord from being carried out (Isa. 14:27).

Bible in One Year: Psalms 67-70

06/22/2026

In Touch Ministries

June 22, 2026
The Reasons We Serve
As you work today, remember you are serving the Lord.
Colossians 3:23-24

In His Word, God commands us to serve one another (Gal. 5:13). However, in life there will inevitably be people and situations that make this calling a challenge.

Thankfully, a biblically based understanding of service can help us obey the Lord’s instruction no matter who the recipient is or how problematic things can get. The reason? God is actually the One whom we serve.

When we have this motivation underlying everything we do, it will impact the quality of our work and keep us from becoming discouraged. Then, whatever our task—whether we drive a truck, lead a company, or teach children—if our goal is to glorify God, we will do our best in His strength. And we can trust Him to use us for His purposes, even if our labor might appear fruitless to us or to others.

Whomever the Lord calls us to serve and whatever He tells us to do, we can obey with joyful hearts when it’s done for Him. If this is our motivation, we won’t need worldly approval or evidence of impact. The only thing we need to know is that our heavenly Father is pleased and promises to reward those who serve wholeheartedly (Eph. 6:7-8).

Bible in One Year: Psalms 60-66

06/21/2026

Happy Father’s Day to all these amazing dads! You all are such a blessing to our church!

06/21/2026

06/21/2026

Good morning, Facebook
I pray this morning you are all well and getting ready to come to church on the wonderful Father's Day. It's going to be a great day I declare it in the name of Jesus.
2 Cor. 5:17 Therefore, if anyone is united with the Messiah, he is a new creation — the old has passed; look, what has come is fresh and new! (CJB)
I would like to tell you that I am not the man that I used to be. You see I use to be selfless, unsaved, prideful, not fun to be around, and I only cared about what was in it for me. I was not the man that God wanted me to be. But God! I want to say that again BUT GOD changed me and is changing me to be the godly man that I need to be and that He needs me to be.
Phil. 1:6 And I am sure of this: that the One who began a good work among you will keep it growing until it is completed on the Day of the Messiah Yeshua. (CJB)
Guess what God is not done with me yet! He is still having to make sure I don't fall back into my old ways and that I continue on growing into the spiritual man that I need and want to be. I want to be the best father and grandfather that I can be for my children. Be the best husband that I can be for my wife. Be the Best friend that I can be and the best worker that I can be. Be the best witness. God is making me a better man, and I could not do that on my own, I need God to do that! Men you need God too! Men if you want to be a better man come to God today! I invite you to come to church this morning, we start at 9:15, I hope to see you all today!
Love to you all in the name of Christ Jesus,
Bro. Michael

06/19/2026

Your talent is God’s gift to you. What you do with it is your gift back to God.
Leo Buscaglia

06/19/2026

In Touch Ministries

June 19, 2026
The Testing of Our Commitment
Faith matures when we choose to trust God rather than lean on our own understanding.
Hebrews 11:8-9

In situations when God is testing us, He will teach us deeper truths about Himself, His purposes, and His promises. Though we feel stretched in painful seasons, such difficulties are designed to be beneficial. Consider God’s command that Abraham sacrifice his son Isaac. Abraham could have regarded this order as:

Unreasonable. “I love my son. How could You ask this?”

Untimely. “He is the one through whom my descendants are to come.”

Unbearable. “This is too hard for me. I can’t take this pain.”

Abraham rejected such thinking. Instead, he trusted God. The trial revealed this servant’s unshakeable commitment to the Lord’s plan (Gen. 22:12).

Knowing which circumstances will help us grow, our Father asks us to exercise faith and choose His way. Recalling His unending love and commitment to His children will help us do this. Be assured that God makes no mistakes.

Imagine Abraham’s joy when the Lord provided a ram as a sacrifice in Isaac’s place. We, too, will receive a reward of spiritual joy when we remain steadfast. May we respond to times of testing as Abraham did—by trusting and obeying God.

Bible in One Year: Psalms 44-49

06/18/2026

The only life that ever pleased God on earth was the life of Jesus Christ, and He must reproduce His life in us.
Oswald Chambers

06/18/2026

In Touch Ministries

June 18, 2026
Helping Others Learn to Pray
Our prayers open doors for others to encounter God more deeply.
Luke 11:1-4

After hearing the Lord pray, the disciples recognized they had much to learn about communicating with the Father. So they asked Jesus to teach them. With the Lord as our role model, we can try to motivate our loved ones to develop a prayer life that will endure. Since an example can be even more effective than an explanation, it’s beneficial for them to see and hear us as we talk intimately with God.

When we bring our concerns to the Lord, our family and friends will see how He answers prayers. They’ll also recognize that He’s our provider, protector, and guide. Learning how God responds to our requests can encourage people to take their concerns to Him as well (Phil. 4:6-7).

Fellow believers also need to understand that prayer is not just a list of requests. Rather, it’s a conversation that builds a relationship with the Lord. When they hear us praise and exalt Him, they’ll realize praying should be God-focused rather than self-focused. And as they observe us reading the Bible and letting it guide our requests, they’ll learn to pray according to God’s will.

Sometimes prayer can be challenging, but remain committed. Never forget that you can influence others through your example of faithful prayer.

Bible in One Year: Psalms 39-43