Sunday May 19, 2019

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

Dr. Barclay
Something to Think About
Theme: “It is Finished”
 John 19:30
So when Jesus had received the sour wine, He said, “It is finished!”And bowing His head, He gave up His spirit.
“It is finished” are the last words Jesus spoke from the cross.
What exactly did Christ mean when he spoke “It is finished”
During the Exodus the children of Israel, had to apply Lambs blood to the door post and then the angel of death would pass over their home. When Christ said “It is finished”the redemption of sin between God and man was covered. Just like the lambs blood covered the door post of the Hebrew’s home and the lives of their first born were spared. Christ blood covers our sin and ours souls are spared from hell.
By Christ shedding his own blood on the cross, no more blood has to be shed forevermore.
Hebrews 9:22
And according to the law almost all things are purified with blood, and without shedding of blood there is no remission.
“It is finished” Christ death has paid the final price, no more animal sacrifice is needed for sin.
“It is finished”, our sins are forgiven when we accept Christ, all we have to do is come under the blood. God’s way is safe, secure and defined, all we have to do is follow it wholeheartedly.

Tracey Burke
We heard the testimony of Tracey Burke, how the Lord healed her from cancer and what seemed to have been lost was fully restored. Tracey had terminal cancer could no longer work at the job she loved very much due to illness and had to train her replacement. Tracey’s testimony was a wonderful encouragement to everyone, not to give up. Tracey’s health was restored, the Lord healed her cancer. With her health regained she was able to go back to the job she enjoyed and continue earning a living. Just like Job in the bible Tracey’s health and livelihood were restored. Tracey prayed and remained faithful to the Lord and the Lord remained faithful to her. A beautiful part of Tracey’s testimony was how her husband Andrew prayed for her, encouraged and supported her.

Sunday April 28, 2019

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

Dr. Barclay – Something to Think About

Do You Really Believe In The Resurrection?

Many times our pride does not want us to accept reality.

Mark 16:1-8

The women went to the tomb and when they saw the stone rolled away and Jesus body was not there, they were afraid, however an angel spoke and assured them.

5 And entering the tomb, they saw a young man clothed in a long white robe sitting on the right side; and they were alarmed.

6 But he said to them, “Do not be alarmed. You seek Jesus of Nazareth, who was crucified. He is risen! He is not here. See the place where they laid Him. 7 But go, tell His disciples—and Peter—that He is going before you into Galilee; there you will see Him, as He said to you.”

8 So they went out quickly and fled from the tomb, for they trembled and were amazed. And they said nothing to anyone, for they were afraid.

When we think about the resurrection, we must wonder, why were the women and disciples afraid? Why are we often afraid in life?

Luke 24:13-35

The disciples met Jesus on the road to the village of Emmaus, but they did not realize the man they were talking to was Jesus. The disciples thought the man was a stranger, and they told him of how Jesus of Nazareth had been condemned to death and crucified, they talked of how they thought he was going to redeem Israel and they went to his tomb and did not find him.

Jesus spoke to the disciples v.17 “What kind of conversation is this that you have with one another as you walk and are sad?”

25 Then He said to them, “O foolish ones, and slow of heart to believe in all that the prophets have spoken! 26 Ought not the Christ to have suffered these things and to enter into His glory?”27 And beginning at Moses and all the Prophets, He expounded to them in all the Scriptures the things concerning Himself.

The disciples eyes were opened and they realized it truly was Jesus their Lord who had spoken to them.

The disciples went with Jesus for three years, they heard him talk of dying, but they did not really accept it till after it happened. Once the disciples finally accepted and believed in the resurrection they became lions of courage throughout the Roman Empire. If we have accepted the resurrection and we are not afraid of life today, if we live each day by faith, focused on Christ then we will not be afraid of what comes next.

Pastor Caroline Barclay –

God’s Rewards Are Always Worth Their Cost

Luke 6:22-23

Blessed are you when men hate you,
And when they exclude you,
And revile you, and cast out your name as evil,
For the Son of Man’s sake.
23 Rejoice in that day and leap for joy!
For indeed your reward is great in heaven,
For in like manner their fathers did to the prophets.

James 1:2-4

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.

The hard knocks of life, develop who we are and give us character. God is faithful and just and in control of all things. Life is not a flat line, it will always have ups and downs, mountain tops and valleys. When we are feeling down and going through a tough time of disappointment and loneliness. We need not fret, God is waiting on the other side, he has the light and joy always comes in the morning.

Our measure of faith, does not determine God’s answer to our prayer. Even when we feel like giving up and our faith is low, God still comes through.

Even when we have failed, God is still faithful

2 Timothy 2:13

If we are faithless,
He remains faithful;
He cannot deny Himself.

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WHEN:            September 6-8, 2019

WHERE:           Camp Geddie

We are so happy to present these dates for this year’s annual PRAYER RETREAT!! You now have lots of notice to book time off work, invite that friend/neighbor, and book a babysitter ;)  More details in the coming months.

Sunday April 14, 2019

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

Rev. Roxann Spicer:

We need to love our brother and sister like Christ, willing to wash their feet out of humility and always point them in the right direction.

John 13:1-15

As we live in this world, we can often get worldly stuff on us, and only Jesus can wash us clean and remove the filth and dust the world leaves on our spiritual life. Jesus washed the disciples feet out of great humility and love not out of condemnation and judgement. We need to come into agreement with Christ and let him wash off any filth we may have trafficked in,  while going through this world.

God disciplines us out of love, similar to when another christian may give us correction in our lifestyle and help us in our christian walk or encourage us when we are doing a service to the Lord. When we genuinely love each other we will do our best to help them and ensure they are ready to meet Jesus at any time. When we love each other, we will care so much for their souls, that we will bring a word of correction or a word of exhortation and encouragement when needed, as we never want to lose a precious brother or sister to the enemy. Whenever another Christian gives us instruction or correction we need to be willing to listen and not take offence.

When there is anything in our lives that puts a space between us and God we need to clean it up as soon as possible, because we need to be ready to meet Christ at all times. 

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‘As a True Believer We…’

Day 1: 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 – PRAY – “Always be joyful. Never stop praying. Be thankful in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you who belong to Christ Jesus.”

Day 2: Proverbs 16:20 – LISTEN – “Those who listen to instruction will prosper; those who trust the Lord will be joyful.”

Day 3: Hebrews 11:6 – BELIEVE – “And it is impossible to please God without faith. Anyone who wants to come to him must believe that God exists and that he rewards those who sincerely seek him.”

Day 4: Proverbs 3:5, 6 – TRUST – “Trust in the Lord with all your heart; do not depend on your own understanding. Seek his will in all you do, and he will show you which path to take.”

Day 5: John 14:23 – OBEY – “Jesus replied, ‘All who love me will do what I say. My Father will love them, and we will come and make our home with each of them.’”

Day 6: Deuteronomy 6:5 – LOVE HIM – “And you must love the Lord your God with all your heart, all your soul, and all your strength.”

Day 7: Matthew 28:19 – SHARE HIM – “Therefore, go and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit.”

** Verses taken from the New Living Translation

Sunday March 17, 2019

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

Rev. Roxann Spicer: Worship and Warfare

Worship puts the enemy under our feet and produces joy in us. We need to 
know and be aware of who our enemy is and he is Satan. Through the active 
part of worship we eliminate the things that hold us down and focus solely on 
God. When it is time for spiritual warfare, we need to go directly to war and 
not hesitate-pray like never before.
When we feel like change is impossible, that is when we need to to pray and 
worship the most.

Always worship God even when you don’t feel like it.

A great aspect of worship is praise and Mary has shown us a wonderful 
example of heartfelt praise and thanksgiving and reverence to God.

Luke 1:46-51

My soul magnifies the Lord,
47 And my spirit has rejoiced in God my Savior.
48 For He has regarded the lowly state of His maidservant;
For behold, henceforth all generations will call me blessed.
49 For He who is mighty has done great things for me,
And holy is His name.
50 And His mercy is on those who fear Him
From generation to generation.
51 He has shown strength with His arm;

David has also shown us an example of praise and worship and declaring the 
goodness of God.

Psalm 103:1-4

Bless the Lord, O my soul;
And all that is within me, bless His holy name!
2 Bless the Lord, O my soul,
And forget not all His benefits:
3 Who forgives all your iniquities,
Who heals all your diseases,
4 Who redeems your life from destruction,
Who crowns you with loving kindness and tender mercies

Praise is the response to God’s revelation of himself. Praise causes the 
presence of God to come into our midst. Through praise our faith and trust is 
increased.

Each day we must examine and ask ourselves. Are we a spectator or a 
participant, when it comes to praise and worship?

Sunday March 3, 2019

Here's some notes on Sunday's service:  (Thanks, Jean)

Dr. Barclay – Something to Think About
When wait on God and seek to hear from him we will be blessed.
Psalm 27:14
Wait on the Lord;
Be of good courage,
And He shall strengthen your heart;
Wait, I say, on the Lord!

1 Kings 19:12
and after the earthquake a fire, but the Lord was not in the fire; and after the fire a still small voice.

Psalm 46:10
Be still, and know that I am God;
I will be exalted among the nations,
I will be exalted in the earth!

In today’s world it is hard to wait and hard to be still and hard to find quietness. The Lord is calling us to break away from all the tasks and stresses of the day and focus on him and give him the reverence that he is due. We need to acknowledge his Lordship and know that he is God. When we give the Lord quality time and true devotion, we will hear his still small voice and be strengthened and receive courage to face the world and deal with hardships it may present.
The tenets that God set in the Bible still stand. We need to be still and wait on God and he will bless our lives to the fullest.

Pastor Caroline Barclay –We need to trust the Lord with humility and he will handle the future according to his plan.

We need to step back and wait on God and realize it is not us that has to do it all, he simply wants us to be part of what he is doing. God does not want us to look back on the past, but to simply step into the footsteps he has prepared for us. We can rest in God and be content to follow where he leads.
Isaiah 58:11
The Lord will guide you continually,
And and satisfy your soul in drought,
And strengthen your bones;
You shall be like a watered garden,
And like a spring of water, whose waters do not fail.

God wants to guide us and satisfy us with good things. We simply need to accept his leading and let him take full control of our lives. In our trials and troubles of 2019 God will be there throughout and see us through.

Jeremiah 29:11
For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope.

God calls us to humble ourselves and carry out his plans for the future.
Proverbs 16:19
Better to be of a humble spirit with the lowly,
Than to divide the spoil with the proud.