Side Lines
I've been thinking I would like to go to church, but I don't know anyone. I don't know what to do, where to go, what to expect when I get there. It's hard and it feels awkward to do anything for the first few times. Here are some suggestions: Have you noticed a church near you or one you drive by often? If not, check the phone book. Call the church office. You should find a friendly voice to talk to. (Some churches don't have a full-time staff. If no ones there leave a message so they can get back to you.) If you'd like, ask to be matched up with someone in the church, any of us would love to meet you even before you attend. That way, you will know someone before you come! Also, we could pick you up Sunday morning, meet you for breakfast or coffee before church or at least meet you in the parking lot to show you where to go and what to do. Stop by a church on a weekday and ask someone to show you around so the place doesn't feel so foreign when you come on Sunday. Just show up. Check out when the worship service starts. Many churches have greeters to help you as you enter the sanctuary. If you'd like, ask them to introduce you to someone you can sit with. 5. |
| What About The Power of Peace? |
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| Written by Associate Pastor Wayne Durden |
| Thursday, 18 December 2008 08:42 |
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Oh! The peace of God, how in the world do people survive without God's peace. I love what Jesus said in John 14:27, peace I leave with you my peace I give unto you not as the world giveth, give I unto you, let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid. In Epesians 6:14,15 Paul talks about having our feet shod with the gospel of peace. Protective shoes allowed soldiers to go on long journeys over difficult ground to be able to overcome during the days of battle. For believers today, "being prepared with the gospel of peace, means to hold onto the gospel no matter what the enemy of our soul throws at us," The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill, and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly. (John 10:10) You are of God, little children, and have overcome them, because He who is in you is greater than he who is in the world. (1 John 4:4). Please remember our strength flows from our relationship with Jesus Christ. Therefore, having been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ (Romans 5:1-2). Note these scriptures as it relates to how peace can work in and through us. Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; 7 and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. (Philipians. 4:6-7). If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men. (Romans. 12:18). We cannot fight God, ourselves, or others and have God's peace working in our lives, we must let His peace work in us to be ready for our enemy Satan. When God's peace is at work in our lives we can give an answer to this world concerning the hope we have as Christians. Praise God we have the gospel of peace in our hearts. Hope through Him, Pastor Durden |
| Last Updated ( Thursday, 18 December 2008 09:03 ) |
