Sunday August 19, 2018

Notes from Sunday's service. (Thanks, Jean)

Rev. Roxann Spicer -

When your prayer has been answered don’t forget to thank God and give him the glory.

Luke 17:11-19 Ten men healed and cleansed of leprosy.

People who had leprosy, had to announce their leprosy, whenever they went somewhere, yelling “Unclean”, “Unclean”. They lived in leper colonies, they stayed a far distance from the general population and they had to yell to communicate.

Luke 17:12 Then as He entered a certain village, there met Him ten men who were lepers, who stood afar off.

13 And they lifted up their voices and said, “Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”

14 So when He saw them, He said to them, “Go, show yourselves to the priests.” And so it was that as they went, they were cleansed.

The lepers boldly cried out and pleaded for Christ’s mercy and in his great love and compassion he healed them. The lepers believed and accepted Jesus healing power, they did not hesitate or argue.

The lepers were healed when they obeyed Christ and went to see the priest. The lepers were healed instantly and completely.

Leviticus 14 tells of how when a leper was healed he had to show himself to the priest, to achieve validation that a healing has taken place, along with animal sacrifices.

Luke 17: 15-19 And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, 16 and fell down on his face at His feet, giving Him thanks. And he was a Samaritan.

17 So Jesus answered and said, “Were there not ten cleansed? But where are the nine? 18 Were there not any found who returned to give glory to God except this foreigner?” 19 And He said to him, “Arise, go your way. Your faith has made you well.”

This one Samaritan man was full of humility and gratitude, unashamedly bowing down at Jesus feet. He did not forget to say Thank You, this Samaritan man should serve as an example to all of us to give God all the glory and always Thank him for everything he has done for us.

Just like the lepers far off in a leper colony, isolated far away from everyone else. God does not want us off in a distance, simply because we are hurting in physical or emotional pain. If we need a physical healing or any type of miracle we need to come forward and boldly ask Christ for it and surrender to him. If we cry out to Jesus and call out his name, we can trust he will bless us and meet our need.

From Pastor Caroline

From Pastor Caroline:

Hi folks. Just a reminder we will not have an evening service the weekend of the retreat.

We will have a morning service Sunday Sept. 09 at Camp Geddie. Everyone welcome. No evening service at the chapel. Returning to the chapel on Sept. 16th.

Sunday August 5, 2018

Some notes fro Sunday's service (Thanks, Jean).

Dr. Spencer Barclay-Something to Think About

Theme: Fear

Worry is type of fear. Many times people try to subdue worry, fear, anxiety and stress through drugs, alcohol and wrongful relationships. Various times throughout the bible God tells us not to fear or worry.

Matthew 6:28-34

 “So why do you worry about clothing? Consider the lilies of the field, how they grow: they neither toil nor spin; 29 and yet I say to you that even Solomon in all his glory was not arrayed like one of these. 30 Now if God so clothes the grass of the field, which today is, and tomorrow is thrown into the oven, will He not much more clothe you, O you of little faith?

31 “Therefore do not worry, saying, ‘What shall we eat?’ or ‘What shall we drink?’ or ‘What shall we wear?’ 32 For after all these things the Gentiles seek. For your heavenly Father knows that you need all these things. 33 But seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added to you. 34 Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about its own things. Sufficient for the day is its own trouble.

The bible tells us to fear nothing, but only fear the Lord. There is a difference between concern and excessive worry. The bible tells us to trust God and be at peace and fear only the Lord not man. When our mind is consumed with worry and fear, it can cause negative effects on our physical body. God wants us to excel in life and live in full health, mentally and physically.

1 Peter 5:7 casting all your care upon Him, for He cares for you.

Pastor Caroline – Theme: Charity

Little is much when God is in it. People see Jesus in us when we give of our time and treasure. No job is too big or too small when we are working for the Lord. Even out of our little we can do something for some on who has less. Whatever we do for others in Jesus name, we can rest assure that God is well pleased.

Mark 12:30-31

And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.’This is the first commandment. 31 And the second, like it, is this:‘You shall love your neighbor as yourself.’ There is no other commandment greater than these.”

1: Peter 1:25 But the word of the Lord endures forever.”

Now this is the word which by the gospel was preached to you.

A few people can do something small and trust God he will multiply it into something big. Jesus wants us to feed, clothe, shelter and hug others, in other words we are to be Jesus to others. When we fill the need and give an answer to an opportunity, we are giving full glory to God.

Acts 20:35

I have shown you in every way, by laboring like this, that you must support the weak. And remember the words of the Lord Jesus, that He said, ‘It is more blessed to give than to receive.’ ”

Sunday July 22, 2018

Here's some notes from Sunday's service. (Thanks, Jean)

Dr. Barclay - Something to Think About:

The Christian walk may not be easy or convenient, but it worth it.

People sometimes lose their excitement and zeal for Christ. Paul gave up everything to serve Christ wealth and position. He was shipwrecked and even suffered in bonds being jailed. Paul had endured so much, yet he stayed faithful. Like many Christians being persecuted for their faith in many parts of the world today.

Philippians 3:14 I press toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.

2 Timothy 4:7 I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.

People who come to Christ and then leave are considered backsliders. When the christian walk becomes diluted, backsliding happens, having a divided obedience and slowly ignoring God altogether. When people give up on fellowship with other believers, stop reading the bible and mingle with other religions, they are going down a dangerous and destructive path.

Relationship with God requires us to be active participants, it is something we do and must pursue to the end of our lives. 100% with our whole heart. We cannot become slack or give up. We must look to the example of biblical heroes such as Paul and persecuted Christians suffering throughout the world today.

Pastor Caroline – Christ is far greater and above anything we go through and that the world throws at us.

James 1:9:17

God grows us through the word. As we age we understand the word better with a different mind than we had before. God’s word will bring us comfort, when we truly mediate on it. We will never be successful when we try to do things on our own. We need to trust God and his timing. When we go through a trial and hard times we cannot say where was God, or blame others. During those times we must lean into God and get closer to him. God is above everything in our lives. The storm we are going through is never too great for God to handle. Our actions need to be louder than words in our times of trial. When we trust God and fully surrender to him, it allows us to overcome the world.

1 John 5:4 For whatsoever is born of God overcometh the world: and this is the victory that overcometh the world, even our faith.

Sunday July 8, 2018

Here's the notes from Sunday's service.  (Thanks, Jean)

Dr. Barclay – Something to think about

The bible testifies, what God has done before he will do again.
Life does not seem fair for many people at times. The bible tells us the secret things belong to God and the most secret thing is the future. The bible tells us many things about the future that are exemplified in the past, what God has done before he will do again. Christ came in the past and he will come again. If we study the bible and learn from the past we will understand the future and be ready for it, not with fear but with eager anticipation.
Revelation 22:17 And the Spirit and the bride say, “Come!” And let him who hears say, “Come!” And let him who thirsts come. Whoever desires, let him take the water of life freely.
Revelation 22: 20 He who testifies to these things says, “Surely I am coming quickly.”
Amen. Even so, come, Lord Jesus!

Rev. Roxann Spicer
Message- Times of hardship will cause our christian witness to be stronger and more effective.

James 1:2-5
My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials, 3 knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. 4 But let patience have its perfect work, that you may be perfect and complete, lacking nothing. 5 If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask of God, who gives to all liberally and without reproach, and it will be given to him.
God tests our faith for our own betterment. Let endurance do it’s work producing a perfect result in us. God’s testing will leave us lacking nothing, as our time of trial produces wisdom, strength and courage.
James 1:6-8 But let him ask in faith, with no doubting, for he who doubts is like a wave of the sea driven and tossed by the wind. 7 For let not that man suppose that he will receive anything from the Lord; 8 he is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways.
A double minded man is full of restlessness and panic and he cannot get close to God because he is not focused, nor in agreement with God. Christ promises to never leave us nor forsake us. He will be our shield and refuge. With the promises of God at hand, we can cast off all negative thought and dwell on God’s goodness and trust in his faithfulness.

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Sunday July 8, 2018

This evening we welcome Rev. Roxann Spicer as she comes to share a message from God's word.

Praise & Worship will be lead by husband and wife team of John & Roxann Spicer.

Our service is held at H.W.Angus Chapel, King St. New Glasgow at 6:00 PM.

A warm welcome is extended to all as we seek the Lord
Together for His Divine touch in our lives and in all we do.
Please accept our invitation to sign our guest book near the front door.

Sunday June 24, 2018

Notes from Sunday's service.  (Thanks, Jean)

Dr. Barclay- Something to think about:

Why are the churches not full? Why are some empty?

1) People often think they are not good enough to be in church.

2) Some think they are too good for church.

3) Pride, some people think they have it altogether and do not need God.

Some people try many things such as drugs, alcohol and sinful lifestyles, before they come back to Christ. No one is ever too good or too bad to come to church. God is a wonderful miracle working God, he can turn any situation around and work out a blessing, we could never have imagined. Our Heavenly Father longs for us all to come home to church and serve him together.

Psalm 133:1 Behold, how good and how pleasant it is
For brethren to dwell together in unity!

Pastor Caroline – Message: Jesus

When we think about the world today we need to remember, Jesus conquerors in the face of every doubt, every sin and every evil. In the name of Jesus there is healing and peace.

John 14:27 Peace I leave with you, My peace I give to you; not as the world gives do I give to you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.

There is nothing happening in or lives that Jesus cannot fix and bring a divine resolution. When we walk together with Christ, he will take away any feeling of loneliness and give us his peace and joy. Christ will give us a sense of contentment and happiness that is hard to fully to explain, almost indescribable.

Philippians 4:11 Not that I speak in regard to need, for I have learned in whatever state I am, to be content: