My Brothers and Sisters in Jesus,
I praise God for all of you as we continue to follow Jesus together gathering more followers along side of us as we journey toward eternal life in the Father's house. Continuing in 1 John has been enlightening and helpful in guiding us in just how we are to show love to God and love to those we are around each day. Our first insight was that we need to recognize our sin, confess it and God will forgive our sin - that's a promise. The next is that we are not to love the world nor the things in the world, for they only pass away. We are to love God and our fellow human beings believing in Jesus as our Savior and we have the promise of eternal life. What a comfort.
We are entering into the third chapter of our "Journey Through the Gospel of Luke" where we are learning about John the Baptist and his baptism as compared to Jesus and his baptism (why was Jesus baptized?). I invite all of you to join the 25 of us who are on this journey, so that we can journey together.
Continue to pray for me as my recovery moves along. I have many more good days than bad ones, but bad ones are still part of the total package. Thank you for your support, prayers, and willingness to work together to reach many lost people for Jesus Christ.
In Our Loving Savior,
Pastor Randy
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Pastor's Weekly Blog
Hi My Brothers and Sisters in Jesus!
I had a great time this weekend worshipping with all of you and reading and discussing the Scriptures. 1 John is an amazing book. I really like how John constantly lets us know that our relationship with Jesus Christ is not just a verbal commitment, the love of Jesus that is in us because of this relationship shows in our everyday lives. We who receive the love of Jesus are to share this love with everyone that we meet each day. In this way we are walking in the light of Jesus.
Luke continues to be a Gospel journey that brings us surprising revelations into who Jesus is. We discovered last week that Jesus is the final Passover Lamb whose blood was shed for us, so that the angel of death will pass over us and we will walk through the door of death into eternal life. What comforting assurance.
I have been overdoing somethings lately because the weather has been so nice. I am trying to gauge what things I can and cannot do as far as chores around the house. I also am coming to an understanding of how long I can do certain projects and when I need to take a break. It is not the same as it was before. My personality is that I push myself and it seems that I have done a little too much lately. Thank you all so much for all of your prayers and encouragment. It means a lot to me.
In Jesus' Care,
Pastor Randy
I had a great time this weekend worshipping with all of you and reading and discussing the Scriptures. 1 John is an amazing book. I really like how John constantly lets us know that our relationship with Jesus Christ is not just a verbal commitment, the love of Jesus that is in us because of this relationship shows in our everyday lives. We who receive the love of Jesus are to share this love with everyone that we meet each day. In this way we are walking in the light of Jesus.
Luke continues to be a Gospel journey that brings us surprising revelations into who Jesus is. We discovered last week that Jesus is the final Passover Lamb whose blood was shed for us, so that the angel of death will pass over us and we will walk through the door of death into eternal life. What comforting assurance.
I have been overdoing somethings lately because the weather has been so nice. I am trying to gauge what things I can and cannot do as far as chores around the house. I also am coming to an understanding of how long I can do certain projects and when I need to take a break. It is not the same as it was before. My personality is that I push myself and it seems that I have done a little too much lately. Thank you all so much for all of your prayers and encouragment. It means a lot to me.
In Jesus' Care,
Pastor Randy
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
Pastor's Weekly Blog
My Christian Sisters and Brothers,
What a great day God has given us today. And what a great weekend. Historically the Sunday after Easter is usually the lowest attendance day of the year - not so at Friends In Christ. I enjoy celebrating the resurrection of our Lord each and every week all year, but there is something special about the resurrection during the Easter season.
It was great to get back to our Journey Through the Gospel of Luke on Sunday mornings at Turtle Tap. What an eye (and heart) opening look into God's plan of salvation using many different people focusing on Jesus and His life, but there is continuing reference to the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of all involved.
The warmer weather allows me to feel a little better and do more things. My wife and I went for a walk through our neighborhood yesterday and enjoyed seeing all of the flowers and trees in bloom. It is nice to have uninterupted conversation with my wife - not something that happens everyday.
As Spring progresses into Summer we have some great opportunities in our community to reach people with the saving message of Jesus' death and resurrection for forgiveness and eternal life. There are many people in our community who do not know who Jesus is. Some of them may be your neighbors, coworkers, friends, and even family members. Show them extra love and help them when they need it and you may get the opportunity to share with them what Jesus has done for you.
A Brother in Jesus,
Pastor Randy
What a great day God has given us today. And what a great weekend. Historically the Sunday after Easter is usually the lowest attendance day of the year - not so at Friends In Christ. I enjoy celebrating the resurrection of our Lord each and every week all year, but there is something special about the resurrection during the Easter season.
It was great to get back to our Journey Through the Gospel of Luke on Sunday mornings at Turtle Tap. What an eye (and heart) opening look into God's plan of salvation using many different people focusing on Jesus and His life, but there is continuing reference to the work of the Holy Spirit in the lives of all involved.
The warmer weather allows me to feel a little better and do more things. My wife and I went for a walk through our neighborhood yesterday and enjoyed seeing all of the flowers and trees in bloom. It is nice to have uninterupted conversation with my wife - not something that happens everyday.
As Spring progresses into Summer we have some great opportunities in our community to reach people with the saving message of Jesus' death and resurrection for forgiveness and eternal life. There are many people in our community who do not know who Jesus is. Some of them may be your neighbors, coworkers, friends, and even family members. Show them extra love and help them when they need it and you may get the opportunity to share with them what Jesus has done for you.
A Brother in Jesus,
Pastor Randy
Tuesday, April 6, 2010
Pastor's Weekly Blog
Dear Christian Friends,
Christ Is Risen! Alleluia!
He Is Risen, Indeed! Alleluia!
What great celebration I had with all of you Easter weekend - from Maundy Thursday through Easter Sunday we had meaningful fellowship and worship in remembrance of Jesus suffering, death, and resurrection for the forgiveness of our sins and eternal life. This is why Sunday was chosen by the early Christians for worship, because each Sunday was a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. Through his resurrection we have undoubted proof that Jesus is our Messiah-Savior. He has power over sin, death, and the power of Satan. He died, so that we can live.
I am excited! This excitement causes me to act like Jesus to the people that I meet in my life each week . Sometimes this gives me the opportunity to tell them about the Savior of the world, Jesus and sometimes it takes more than one encounter. If we want the people we know (and I hope we all want this) to have forgeness and eternal life, then we should want to act like Jesus towrd tham and be ready for opportunities to tell them about Jesus' death and resurrection for forgiveness and eternal life.
I became very tired by Sunday afternoon. I needed a nap, and so I took one. The warm dry days helped a lot with my energy, so that I had enough to do all of the worship services on Holy Week. God is so good - He continues to provide exactly what I need when I need it. The storms that have been coming over the past few days are still an adventure for me, so pray for strength and tolerance. I do thank you all for the continued prayers.
In Our Resurrected Savior, Jesus,
Pastor Randy
Christ Is Risen! Alleluia!
He Is Risen, Indeed! Alleluia!
What great celebration I had with all of you Easter weekend - from Maundy Thursday through Easter Sunday we had meaningful fellowship and worship in remembrance of Jesus suffering, death, and resurrection for the forgiveness of our sins and eternal life. This is why Sunday was chosen by the early Christians for worship, because each Sunday was a celebration of the resurrection of Jesus. Through his resurrection we have undoubted proof that Jesus is our Messiah-Savior. He has power over sin, death, and the power of Satan. He died, so that we can live.
I am excited! This excitement causes me to act like Jesus to the people that I meet in my life each week . Sometimes this gives me the opportunity to tell them about the Savior of the world, Jesus and sometimes it takes more than one encounter. If we want the people we know (and I hope we all want this) to have forgeness and eternal life, then we should want to act like Jesus towrd tham and be ready for opportunities to tell them about Jesus' death and resurrection for forgiveness and eternal life.
I became very tired by Sunday afternoon. I needed a nap, and so I took one. The warm dry days helped a lot with my energy, so that I had enough to do all of the worship services on Holy Week. God is so good - He continues to provide exactly what I need when I need it. The storms that have been coming over the past few days are still an adventure for me, so pray for strength and tolerance. I do thank you all for the continued prayers.
In Our Resurrected Savior, Jesus,
Pastor Randy
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