From Jim's Corner

A Little Something To Think About

God cannot sustain this free and blessed country, which we love and pray for, unless the Church will take right ground. Politics are a part of a religion in such a country as this, and Christians must do their duty to their country as a part of their duty to God.

Charles Finney (1792-1875), one of the greatest American preachers of the early nineteenth century.  

Facility News

This month I would like your help on a few items. The Fall season is fast approaching and many of our church activities will be starting up. The first activity that I would like to bring up is Bible Club. Pastor George is still looking for helpers. Now I know we go through this every year and some how we survive but it would be nice for him to have the assurance that the help will be there when he needs a hand. It's only for a few hours on a Monday and I have already told him that I would give him a hand whenever I get the chance (at least I think I have). I'll have to get back to you about that. So don't be like me, give him a call and tell him you'll help.          

By Missy Wells

I have just learned how important it is to make sure you have every piece of your Spiritual Armor on before going out to the battle field. I have also learned the importance of each individual piece. Knowing what the truth was, if I would have had my belt on, I would have been able to stand my ground, even when the enemy’s craftiness seems so strong, and at the time I was so apparently weak and venerable at that moment. Then integrity as my breastplate would protect me from any darts that may hit the area where my emotions are which is the heart, but also which where Christ is sitting on his throne. The shoes on my feet would have helped me to  remember I would have peace in Christ. That would have protected me from the arrows of depression, deep sadness, and anxiety. The helmet of Salvation was an important piece I knew I was missing. It would have protected me from all the arrows shot at my head.

Sermon outline for Sunday, September 5, 2010 by Pastor Richard C. Klueg

Big Requests

 Luke 11:11-13

Pastor Oleg Baskhinskiy (whom we support through our missions program) tells of a great summer at Domodedovo Bible Church. The church was blessed to baptize 5 believers, and then to conduct the first wedding ever in their church facility. Oleg is a graduate of New Life Bible College, where both Pastor Hopper and I taught in the past. Oleg and his wife Kira visited the US a number of years ago, and many of you may remember when he preached at our church. Below are some of the photos Pastor Bakshinskiy shares from this summer:

  We read in Mark 10 about a man who went to Jesus ans asked what he could do to inherit eternal life. This question is on the hearts of so many people and the things people do to try to influence GOD that they are worthy for heaven is amazing. Mark 10:17 says, :...Good Teacher,what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" A good question to ask the SON of GOD. When JESUS reminded him of the commandments, the rich man said he had kept these things from his youth. We know keeping the commandments in thought and deed is impossible in our fallen state. The man answered honestly, as he saw it, and JESUS responded by telling him he was lacking in one area.. JESUS told him to .." go and sell all you possess, and give it to the poor, and you shall have treasure in heaven..." Mark 10 21. The Bible tells us his face fell and he left grieved. He did not have to do so but he just could not give up his wealth. He may have been willing to use his wealth to help others, but he was not going to give it all away. The "CHAIN" of wealth has so many people trapped. We enjoy a prosperity here in the U.S.A. that is unlike anywhere else in the world. We like all that we have. JESUS gave this man the right answer and he could not do it. Does the love of money, or its' accumulation, keep you from serving GOD as you should. JESUS said in Matthew 6:21 that "... where you treasure is, there will your heart be also."  Do not let the lures of this world keep you from serving CHRIST. Look around you and see what the love of money has done to people. It is not pretty. We have what we do because of GOD's grace- let us be wise and give back to HIM all HE deserves!

  Who can forget Jacob Marley appearing to Ebenezar Scrooge all wrapped up in chains that represented bad acts and decisions made while he was yet alive. When I see that movie at Christmas my mind always races back over my life. Many beleivers have been wonderfully forgiven of their sins, yet often the Christians drags around the chain or chains from past mistakes. We need to know we are forgiven. When we trust CHRIST, our sins are gone. The chains that we drag along can very deeply affect the way we live for Christ. One chain that can slow our walk with the LORD is the chain of bitterness. Pasdt wrongs, real or perceived, that have been done to us can so often hinder our service to the LORD. We just will not let thye past go. Learn that nursing a grudge will not heal anything. Joseph was treated real badly by his brothers and sold away from his family. GOD prospered Joseph and a time came when he could get payback or what his brotheres did. With a heart of forgiveness that can only come from GOD's grace, Joseph told his brothers in Genesis 50:19-20 that .." .... do not be afraid, for I am in GOD's place? And as for you, you meant evil against me, but GOD meant it for good....". What an attiude to have. If you can find it in your heart to let go of past wrongs and look at GOD's working in your life- you will be much happier and more effective in your service for CHRIST!