Good Morning Everyone,

Greetings in Jesus' name! I sense Spring is in the air. The forecast for Tuesday is 60 degrees. That should make all of us Michigan people happy. My report to you today is that we had a great Sunday. Worship attendance was 145 with 91 people staying for our all-church dinner after the morning service. Our two Sunday night classes on Evangelism and Holiness are going well. Starting this Sunday night in the sanctuary, I will begin a study on the book of James. It is entitled, "Studies in James, How to Mature in Christ." You can prepare yourself by reading James Chapter 1 this week. Thanks, Pastor Sarah, for preaching a wonderful message on Abraham and how his obedience pleased God. I am blessed with such a great staff of pastors that can preach God's Word.

I want to give you a couple verses of scripture to think about this week. They are found in II Timothy 1:6-7. Paul said to Timothy, "Therefore I remind you to stir up the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." The Apostle Paul is reminding and encouraging Timothy that he needs to stir up the gift of God that is in him. He also tells him that he remembers laying hands on him, and that Timothy had received the Holy Spirit.

If you are a spirit-filled believer, these same words apply to you. It's time to stir up the gift that is in you. It's time for you to quit being fearful. The world is fearful because the only power they have is in their own natural strength. We can be strong in a power that is working in us. It's a supernatural power. It's a keeping and overcoming power. You don't have to live in fear. Fear will destroy you, and it is the opposite of faith. The child of God is full of faith and lives everyday by faith.

So my advice to you is, don't lean on the flesh, but stay in the Spirit. Refuse to live in fear, instead get stronger and stronger in the Lord. And remember, when the devil comes against you, God has not given you a spirit of fear. You have been given a spirit of power, and of love, and a sound mind. Don't forget that. Also, there is no power shortage with God church.

Have a victorious week walking in His power. Till next time, Pastor Don

P.S. Please keep Ruth Schultz (battling cancer) and Jim Presley (in ICU at McLaren Hospital) near your heart and in your prayers. They both need the prayers of God's people. Keep praying for Dan Barkman with the loss of his wife, Diane. We took a love offering for Dan today. If you would like to be a part of that, you can do so this week. He has been out of work for several weeks taking care of Diane. We can be a blessing to him.

P.S.S. Cartoon of the Week: TODAY'S SUNDAY SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT


 

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