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There is a lot of talk of bad news on the horizon-but there is no bad news for the Christian.  We do have a better report.  Whose report will you believe!  Choose to believe in the report of the Lord.  In the end we will win.  When you know the outcome of a battle the… Continue reading Message for July 30, 2023 from Pastor Shirley

On July 4th we celebrated Independence Day.  We recognize the freedom we have in this nation.  Freedom is not free. There have been many who have paid their ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.  May we never forget and let us continue to pray for those who are still defending our nation today.   A greater independence… Continue reading Message for July 23, 2023 from Pastor Shirley

“He (Jesus) went to Nazareth, where he had been brought up, and on the Sabbath day he went into the synagogue, as was his custom.  And he stood up to read. The scroll of the prophet Isaiah was handed to him.  Unrolling it, he found the place where it is written: ‘The Spirit of the… Continue reading Message for July 16, 2023 from Pastor Shirley

Sweet Wind There’s a wind a-blowin’, all across the landA fragrant breeze of HeavenBlowin’ once againDon’t know where it comes fromDon’t know where it goesBut let it blow over meOh, sweet wind, come and blow over me There’s a rain a-pourin’, showers from aboveMercy drops are coming’Mercy drops of loveTurn your face to heavenLet the… Continue reading Message for July 9, 2023 from Pastor Shirley

         Happy Birthday America   July 4, 1776                                  The Declaration of Independence was signed by John Hancock, the beginning of freedom for our nation.  We are thankful for the men and women who have given their lives for this freedom and those who are still on the front line.  We experience freedom today in this… Continue reading Message for July 2, 2023 from Pastor Shirley

“I will remember the works of the Lord-surely I will remember your works of old”.  Psalm 77:11 One of the ways we stay encouraged is to remember what the Lord has done for us in the past.  God has done it before He’ll do it again.  This gives up hope in our present circumstances. “Be… Continue reading Message for June 25, 2023, from Pastor Shirley

As I have been cleaning here at the church I have found a lot of broken crayons.  This reminded me of a quote – “Broken crayons still color”.  A crayon may be worn down from use, may be broken, the covering may be damaged but it is still a crayon and still has value to… Continue reading Message for June 18, 2023 from Pastor Shirley

Apostle Paul wrote in a letter to the church at Ephesus. “For a great and effective door has opened unto me, and there are many adversaries”. 1 Corinthians 16:9  The “door” is a metaphor for an opportunity. “Has opened”    literally stands open.  The words “unto me” come from the Greek word moi, which means uniquely… Continue reading Message for June 11, 2023 from Pastor Shirley

Holy Spirit says there is a windstorm and it is not for destruction but debridement.  Windstream is a storm with very strong wind but little or no rain or snow. Having several years in nursing home care, I knew the meaning of debridement.  Debriding a wound requires cutting away and removing decay and death from… Continue reading Message for June 4, 2023 from Pastor Shirley

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7 Fear is not new; it has been here since the fall of man in the garden.   According to the Scripture God has  not given us the spirit of fear; it… Continue reading Message for May 28, 2023 from Pastor Shirley

God by His spirit brought Ezekiel and set him down the midst of the valley of dry bones.  The word tells us that Ezekiel saw there were many and they were very dry.  God asked Ezekiel if these bones could live and he said, “Lord God, you know if they can”.  God then tells Ezekiel… Continue reading Message for May 21, 2023 from Pastor Shirley

“Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you.  I do not give to you as the world gives.  Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.” John 14:27 Shalom is translated peace.  Some meanings of this word peace are success, prosperity, wholeness, completeness, well-being, and welfare.    This peace was… Continue reading Message for May 14, 2023 from Pastor Shirley

Let us go to the other side-moving forward.                When there is a transition that begins to happen in our life it requires action on our part.  We have to be willing to move.  The move happens in our mind.  Once we recognize the promptings of Holy Spirit speaking… Continue reading Message for May 7, 2023 from Pastor Shirley

“And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you if heed the voice of the Lord your God.”     Deuteronomy 28:2  AMP Today, despite whatever you are facing in life, take time to hear Jesus.  If you are concerned about symptoms in your body, keep hearing and hearing about how our Lord Jesus loved… Continue reading And all these blessings shall come upon you and overtake you

 “Everything we could ever need for life and godliness has already been deposited in us by his divine power. For all this was lavished upon us through the rich experience of knowing him who has called us by name and invited us to come to him through a glorious manifestation of his goodness”.  2 Peter… Continue reading Message for April 30, 2023 from Pastors

Be still and that I am God. I will be exalted among the nations.i will be exalted in the earth.   Psalms 46:10                  The English definition of “still” means to be silent, uttering no sound, quiet, motionless. The Hebrew definition is different for this word “still”.  It means to let go, stop striving, slacken, and… Continue reading Message for April 23, 2023 from Pastor Shirley

“Jesus said to him, “I am the way, the truth, and the life.  No one comes to the Father except through Me.” John 14:6      There are lots of T.V. programs that are referred to as “reality shows.”  Supposedly, they present real life situations for people to relate to.  But, many of the programs are staged… Continue reading Message for April 16, 2023 from Pastor Jerry

Blessed RESURRECTION SON-day! He is not here; he has risen! Remember how he told you, while he was still with you in Galilee: ‘The Son of Man must be delivered over to the hands of sinners, be crucified and on the third day be raised again.        Luke”  24:6-7 Jesus said to her,… Continue reading Message for April 9, 2023 from Pastor Shirley

Today we celebrate Palm Sunday.                                                  The people cut palm branches, waved them in the air, and laid them out on the ground before Jesus as He rode into the city. The palm branch represented goodness and victory. This was symbolic of the final victory He would soon fulfill over death. “O death, where is… Continue reading Message for April 2, 2023 from Pastor Shirley

But those who wait for the Lord [who expect, look for, and hope in Him] Will gain new strength and renew their power; They will lift up their wings [and rise up close to God] like eagles [rising toward the sun]; They will run and not become weary, They will walk and not grow tired.… Continue reading Message for March 26, 2023 from Pastor Shirley