Sebago Center Community Church

08/17/2026

This Thursday

07/17/2026

A reshare

'Lasagna and than Life Happened' (Repost)

Joshua 1:9
Isaiah 41:10
2 Timothy 1:6-7
Phillipans 4:13
Psalms 41:3

'Lasagna' the Italian meal that was delicious with layers of sauce, cheese and meat – cooked in pure perfection and than served with bliss. A true to staple for the household. This past week there was three pans that were devoured and it seemed like a blessing that homemade sauce, lasagna being made and devoured.

The first time the post about lasagna was around Christmas. The family always has lasagna over Christmas, except this year. This year the view was seven stories up overlooking Portland. God sometime uses other people's stories to inspire and keep us going, and this one was no exception.

Lasagna, not that overcooked flavorless Ziti that the hospital was serving, yet with smiles and 'Merry Christmas' all pretended it was alright, even though the dog didn't even eat it. The table at home was empty, and instead the sounds of the med chopper landing and taking off, the beeps of machines and the blood pressure cuff inflating was the sound of this Christmas.

God doesn't choose the qualified to inspire and show others the strength of someone and sometimes 'David and Goliath', can be us against an ailment. Lasagna- that's all the person wanted. God gives us what we need, when we need it. In strength we looked in Joshua 1:9 'Remember that I have commanded you to be determined and confident! Do not be afraid or discouraged, for I, the Lord your God, am with you wherever you go.'

The sound of medical equipment, many would be discouraged and felt as if they were defeated and beat, yet the words of God echoed through the bible 365 times that 'Do not be afraid'. That is 365 that the bible reminded us 'Do no be afraid' and that we had to put all of our thoughts and trust in His hands alone. God reminded us again in another scripture Isaiah 41:10 'Do not be afraid-I am with you! I am your God- let nothing terrify you.'

God strength and lasagna inspired the journey to get out of the hospital. Determined to get there to eat lasagna instead of hospital food, nothing compared to that. There was also nothing that compared to it at the hospital to eat.

'For this reason I remind you to keep alive the gift that God gave you, when I laid my hands on you. For the Spirit that God has given us does not make us timid; instead , his Spirit fills us with power love and self-control.'

Or even in Philippians 4:13 ''I can personally testify to his hard work for you and for the people in Laodicea and Hierapolis' as we watched the story unfold, we could testify all the work he had done, not just in this room, but the whole ward.

As discharge papers were given, 'The Lord will help them when they are sick and will restore them to health.' Psalms 41:3
'The best is yet to come' as in John 14:1-3.

Dear God,
Often we are forced to fight a battle. Thank you for all the reminders we find in Joshua
Joshua 1:9,Isaiah 41:10, 2 Timothy 1:6-7, Philippians 4:13 and Psalms 41:3 not to be afraid. You have shared through the words 'Do not be afraid' many times in the bible as you are with us. Thank you for giving us courage, for when we are filled with fear. Thank you for being our strength when we feel weak. Thank you for filling us with love, when we feel unlovable. Thank you for walking beside us, as we are never alone

For those who are battling fights that we are forced to face, God remind them that even with Goliath, that there is a David within us. God fill those individuals with the courage when they feel fear. Please fill them with the hope, the peace, the love and the strength in which you filled those whom carry you in their hearts. Remind them, Lord, that you have not abandoned them. This fight is a hard fight that we must face, but you are with us guiding us, protecting us, and giving us the strength to continue to keep going on. Thank you for reminding us that we do not have to face any battle on our own- as you do not expect us to face it by our self.

Lord, put your healing hands on those who are sick, and restore their health and seal their hearts.

In your name- Amen.

07/14/2026

This Sunday we will not be having service at the church- we will be having at 8am at the Sebago Days Grounds! We will see you all there!

07/10/2026

'I won't believe it until I see it for myself with my own eyes....'

Many times we hear that quote over the years and sometimes we are guilty of saying it as well. We don't believe something at all, and we are trying to make a point of telling the person that we don't believe the story we are being told.

We often forget about 'Thomas' the disciple that had something similar happen after Jesus was risen. Thomas was not named as the disciples were hiding from the Jewish authorities behind locked doors, something we read in John 20:19. As Jesus spoke, the disciples were overcome with Joy, however as they later tried to tell Thomas, he did not believe.

John 20:24-29

One of the twelve disciples, Thomas (called the Twin), was not with them when Jesus came. So the other disciples told him. “We have seen the Lord!”
Thomas said to them, “Unless I see the scars of the nails in his hands and put my fingers on those scars and my hand in his side, I will not believe.”

A week later the disciple were together again indoors, and Thomas was with them. The doors were locked, but Jesus came and stood among them and said, “Peace be with you,” Then he said to Thomas, “Put your fingers here, and look at my hands; then reach out your hand and put it in my side. Stop your doubting, and believe!”

Thomas answered him, “My Lord, and my God!”
Jesus said to him, “Do you believe because you see me? How Happy are those who believe without seeing me!”

Lord,
Often we forget to listen and believe with our heart. Remind us to be like the other disciples to be happy to hear you, or even see a glimpse of you in our lives. Let us not force you to prove yourself, as you are who you say you are. Let us have peace .

In Your name Amen.

07/09/2026

Scripture of the day!
Romans 8:28 ' We know that all things work together for the good of those who love God, who are called according to his purpose'

07/08/2026

Today's scripture is 1:Peter 4:8

'Above all, love each other deeply, because love covers over a multitude of sins.'
Let us pray-

Father,
You are our shepherd and in your divine presence we lack nothing. and care has led us through both obstacles and troublesome times, as well as the beauty and loving times. You have been with us for both as you have guided us. We are thankful for your constant protection and molding as you continue to try to make us into the way you envisioned us.
As we kneel before you, Father, we are reminded of a love that is unlike any other. You love us beyond words and still even when we disappoint you, you open your arms and allow us back. Father, you love us so much you sent your Son to save us. Your son also taught us the key to everything is 'Love' ,
Your love for us , nothing compares to. Your love for us burns with intensity and have proven never to falter. It is a love that has no limits, no bounds, and nothing can separate that love for us as long as you seal our hearts and keep them.
Father, I ask you to help me spread that love you given us to others. Strengthen relationships with family, friends, neighbors and strangers as you have given us with the abundance of your love. We find in your word, the scriptures that you love us deeply and love covers a multitude of sins. You have shown us this through Romans 4:8 as well as the story of Your son, Jesus.
We ask for you to grant us the grace, the patients, the gentleness and to be humble as we interact with one another in our lives.
May we spread your love, your peace and your strength in how we love thy neighbor.
Lord, allow the love to shine through all of us, as we are the vessels of your grace, compassion and we receive all including your love, joy, peace and hope.
We ask you for the ability to love as you love us unconditionally and without reservation.
Thank you for being our father, our shepherd, for your unfailing love, and for your wisdom and grace to love one another so deeply.
In Your name- Amen.

07/07/2026