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“Catch me the foxes, the little foxes that spoil the vines, for our vines have tender grapes.”  Song of Solomon 2:13     Hello!!  It’s been a few weeks since I have been able to write for the bulletin.  I have spent that time dealing with a bunch of little foxes.  The major surgery on October 19… Continue reading Messager for December 2, 2012 from Pastor Jerry

Dear Lord, Today we honor our veterans, worthy men and women who gave their best when they were called upon to serve and protect their country. We pray that you will bless them, Lord, for their unselfish service in the continual struggle to preserve our freedoms, our safety, and our country’s heritage, for all of… Continue reading Message for November 25, 2012 Veteran’s Day Prayer

ACCOUNTABILITY “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.”  John Emerich Edward Dalberg Acton, first Baron Acton (1834–1902). The historian and moralist, who was otherwise known simply as Lord Acton, expressed this opinion in a letter to Bishop Mandell Creighton in 1887.       It is my belief that men do not set out to… Continue reading Message from Pastor Tim

Returning to the old Ways This Weekend was a time of enjoyment for those who attended the Fall Festival; yet many did not attend. We understand that this life is full of things which occupy our time, things which don’t require a commitment from us, things which may not be church related- after all we… Continue reading Message for November 11, 2012 from Pastor Tim

IT’S YOUR CHOICE        Isn’t it amazing that our politicians have gotten to the point where they believe us to be so stupid, that we can’t see the truth….believing instead that if they repeat a lie long enough we will eventually believe it?  What is worse, many do….So too is the efforts of the devil…We… Continue reading Message for November 4, 2012 from Pastor Tim

HOW TO RECEIVE HEALING (Necessary changes of the heart)  p. 109-111      Many people are not correctly positioned in their hearts to receive healing.  The Lord gave me the following list in a dream of the attitudes of that heart that we need to cultivate. I believe it will help and bless you.      1. … Continue reading From DARE TO BELIEVE by Becky Dvorak

Just today I read a daily devotion called “The Hardest Part of Faith,” written by the late David Wilkerson. In it he spoke of a lesson he learned from his Father very early on, when his father told him, “Son, the hardest part of faith is always the last half hour. When you feel like… Continue reading Message for October 21, 2012 from Pastor Tim

 Acts 19:11-12  “God did powerful things through Paul, things quite out of the ordinary.  The word got around and people started taking pieces of clothing–handkerchiefs and scarves and the like–that had touched Paul’s skin and then touching the sick with them.  The touch did it–they were healed and whole.”  (Message Bible)     A church doesn’t have… Continue reading Message for October 14, 2012 from Pastor Jerry

“The atmosphere of expectancy is the breeding ground for miracles.”   (Pastor Rod Parsley)     Several months ago I wrote on the following scripture from  Galatians 6:9 “And let us not grow weary while doing good, for in due season we shall reap if we do not lose heart.” This scripture follows the passage where Paul talks… Continue reading The atmosphere of expectancy is the breeding ground for miracles.

“The angel of the Lord encamps all around those who fear Him and delivers them.”  Psalm 34:7 NKJV     Ever think much about angels?   I mean other than they might exist and sing songs in heaven?   I don’t exactly know why I felt impressed to talk about angels, but I believe I an supposed to.     According… Continue reading Message for October 7, 2012 from Pastor Jerry

Where Are You God ? As I sit here writing this article, my entire household is suffering from the Kentucky Crud- you know, that run of flu like symptoms, sinus infection, respiratory difficulties and just all around feeling “Yucky.” I could quickly decide that God has turned his back on Me and my family, and… Continue reading Message for September 30, 2012 from Pastor Tim

“Be sober, be vigilant’  because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.”  I Peter 5:8     Are you really aware of the fact that satan is seeking a way to take advantage of you and hurt you?  He tries to entice us to give him an opportunity to… Continue reading Message for September 30, 2012 from Pastor Jerry

“…I humbled myself with fasting; and my prayer would return to my own heart.” Psalm 35:13 (NKJV)     Fasting is an established act of humility.  In Scriptures it reflects focus on a particular event or situation.  Jesus once told a man that the demon possessing his son comes out only by “prayer and fasting.”     There is… Continue reading Message for September 23, 2012 from Pastor Jerry

DARE TO BELIEVE      Now to Him Who, by (in consequence of) the [action of His] power that is at work within us, is able to [carry out His purpose and] do superabundantly, far over and above all that we [dare] ask or think [infinitely beyond our highest prayers, desires, thoughts, hopes, or dreams]— Ephesians 3:20… Continue reading DARE TO BELIEVE

“For with God nothing will be impossible.”  Luke 1:37     We sing a song at New Life known as “The Days of Elijah.”  What made the days of Elijah something so special that prophecy said Elijah would come before Messiah?  When we think of the days of Elijah, we think of miracles and great powerful acts… Continue reading Message for September 16, 2012 from Pastor Jerry

“The Peter opened his  mouth and said: ‘In truth I perceive that God shows no partiality.’”   Acts 10:34 (NKJV)     Have you ever been tempted to believe that God has favorites that He blessed better than others?  According to the above verse,  God is no respecter of persons.  If God shows no partiality, why do some… Continue reading Message from Pastor Jerry

 “…and he was there in the prison.”  Genesis 39:20     You may not readily recognize who this scripture is referring to.   But, before he was in prison, he was a slave.  Before that he was in a pit, put there by his own family. Of course you now recognize this is the story of Joseph.      He… Continue reading Message for September 2, 2012 from Pastor Jerry

ARE YOU WISE OR FOOLISH?        In 1992, Hurricane Andrew blasted southern Florida, literally leveling thousands of homes. Most areas looked like the after effects of an atomic bomb. In the backdrop of devastation, one house remained firmly anchored on its foundation. When a reporter asked the homeowner why his house had not been blown… Continue reading Message for September 2, 2012 from Pastor Shirley

Here are 8 principles that help you live a life prepared to receive the empowerment of the Holy Spirit.    (Chuck D. Pierce-Protecting Your Home From Spiritual Darkness) 1.  Meditate on the Word of God.  Joshua 1:9 2.  Praying is communicating with God.  Col. 4:2 3.  Fasting removes spiritual clutter.   Matt. 17:19-21 4.  Giving is the… Continue reading Receive the empowerment of the Holy Spirit

“In the beginning God…”   Gen. 1:1    We are very familiar with this statement, “In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth.”  To be a true believer we must believe that all things originated from God.  He is the Creator and Sustainer of all things.  This means our lives are a product of God’s… Continue reading Message from Pastor Jerry