Dear Friends and Family!
We had another wonderful day in the Lord, Sunday! I’ve been sensing seismic activity in our church lately and I sensed another tremor this Sunday. While I can’t quite put my finger on it, I’ve begun interpreting this to mean God is preparing to move mightily in our church again and the Evil One simply can’t be happy! For example, I’ve witnessed hearts softening, the frequency and volume of your praise increasing, and passion for the lost growing, too!
Add to this the call by our new D.S. Kevin Hardy to begin praying Matthew 9:38 at 9:38 am and it seems clear God is about erupt in our midst! What is Matthew 9:38? Let’s read it in context:
“Jesus went through all the towns and villages, teaching in their synagogues, preaching the good news of the kingdom and healing every disease and sickness. 36 When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them, because they were harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. 37 Then he said to his disciples, “The harvest is plentiful but the workers are few. 38 Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field” (Matthew 9:35-38).
So are you ready for the harvest? Are you ready for God to break through and erupt in your midst? I believe the best days for our church are ahead of us! Please continue to pray! Amen!
We continue our Discipleship Essentials by looking at another essential belief: The Church! What do you think of when you think of the Church? A dead institution? A place where a few do all the work? A place where people never move beyond talking? Well, in 1 Cor. 12:12-27 Paul describes the Church as a Divine living body made up of different parts mystically drawn together and abiding in Christ as He continues to reveal Himself through the Holy Spirit. The Church is far from dead! So, if you feel like the church died, you need to check your own pulse!
Paul describes in Ephesians 4:15-16 that Jesus is the head of the Church Body. To be the Head means The Church Body is under His direct authority. After describing how funny and foolish it is for different body parts to want a different assignment, Paul writes, “…God has arranged the parts in the body, every one of them, just as he wanted them to be” (I Corinthians 12:18).
As part of The Church, we must humbly accept whatever role we are assigned to accomplish His greater purpose! Has Jesus called you to action? Then go! No need to wait! You’ve got a direct connection to the Head of the Church! When you receive your marching orders from the Holy Spirit, don’t compare yourself to others and feel superior or inferior! Simply yield to Christ’s leadership and move forward! We’re all depending on your obedience!
Blessings, Pastor Dan
NEWS AND EVENTS
ANNUAL CHURCH BLANKET/COAT DRIVE BEGINS AGAIN!!
During the month of November, the church will again be collecting blankets and coats to be donated to Mel Trotter Ministries. This is a wonderful opportunity to help an organization that helps others. GOAL = As many as possible!
THANKSGIVING OFFERING – TO BE TAKEN NOV. 19TH
The proceeds from the Thanksgiving offering go to the World Evangelism Fund. Our goal is to get $400. Please pray about what God would have YOU give!
LONG EXPECTED JESUS - ADVENT DEVOTIONAL
During a time of year when the pace of life becomes even more frenzied than usual, the season of Advent presents us with a unique opportunity. Long-Expected Jesus invites the people of God to spend four weeks slowing down, waiting patiently, and praying expectantly in anticipation of our coming Savior. The devotional begins with the first Sunday of Advent (December 3rd) and contains a short reflection for every day through Christmas, offering a meaningful experience for all ages. The meditations have been written by a variety of leaders, pastors, and storytellers.
Be blessed and encouraged this Advent season as we gather in community to await the return of our Long-Expected Jesus. If you would like your own copy, please add your name to the sign up sheet found on the bulletin board upstairs. Please sign up BEFORE NOVEMBER 12th to give us enough time to order them!
PEOPLE WANTED TO PRAY FOR STRANGERS!
Our church has placed a “prayer mail box” out by the bus stop. The Holy Spirit has indicated that there are many hurting and broken people walking right past us without a church to pray for them! If you are interested, let Pastor Dan know by calling/texting (616) 204-1153 or email him at hathdan@me.com.
SIX (6) CHILDRENS MISSIONARY BOOKS ARE HERE!
Anyone with children, have them read these enjoyable books. For any child who reads all 6, a special event will be planned for them (a movie, Chuck E Cheese, or Craig’s Cruisers). See Cherry. [For adult missionary books, please see Sherry J.]
FREE ONLINE SECURITY TRAINING!
Due to the generosity of Janie H. and her employer, we have free access to their online security training class for anyone interested. Here is some information from the training site:
More than ever, your users are the weak link in your network security. KnowBe4 is the world’s most popular integrated Security Awareness Training and Simulated Phishing platform with over 10,000 customers.
Our basic training modules specialize in making sure employees understand the mechanisms of spam, phishing, spear-phishing, malware and social engineering, and are able to apply this knowledge in their day-to-day job. You get high quality web-based interactive training combined with common traps, live demonstration videos, short comprehension tests and scenario-based Danger Zone exercises.
As someone who has helped many clean up viruses, I think this could be valuable. Here is the link: https://www.knowbe4.com/homecourse Use the password: homecourse
SUNDAY AFTERNOON BIKE RIDES
Let Pastor Dan know if you’re interested or have questions. This would be a great event to invite a friend!
What: Weekly Bike Rides
Time: 2:00pm until aprox. 4:00pm
Where: From Rogue River Park in Belmont to Rockford on the White Pine Trail. Rogue River Park is located at 6300 Belmont Ave NE – Belmont, MI 49306
Cost: Free! (unless you plan to buy ice cream!)
INTERESTED IN CHURCH MEMBERSHIP?
A series of membership classes will be starting soon. If you are interested in learning more about the Church of the Nazarene, or becoming a member of our church, please let Pastor Dan know by contacting him at: 616-204-1153 or hathdan@me.com.
SOUND BOOTH PERSON STILL NEEDED:
The church is looking for someone who is interested in being a sound booth technician. You will need to be able to attend music practices Sunday morning at 9 AM. Let Janie know if you are interested at 616-204-2499 or hathjan@icloud.com.
GATHER BOX TOPS FOR NAZARENE INDIAN MISSIONS!
Thank you to everyone who is collecting Campbell Soup labels and General Mills box tops! While it seems small, the cash they generate really adds up! This program has provided PA equipment, computers, and even a 15-passenger van for Nazarene Sun Valley Indian School. Questions, labels and box tops should go to Fran S. or Sherry J.
CHURCH POSTCARDS ARE AVAILABLE!
Is there someone missing or would like to invite to church? Why not grab a few church postcards and send them out? A simple hand written note blesses everyone! You will find them on the table under the missionary bulletin board in the Annex.
DAILY DEVOTIONS – “REFLECTING GOD” IS AVAILABLE! FREE!!
“Reflecting God” is a daily devotional guide our church makes available free to anyone interested. The devotions provide a brief truth from the Bible every day. Reflecting God also has a section for reading the Bible in a year and praying for our missionaries! Feel free to take one! You’ll find them located on the table outside the sanctuary!
GUIDELINES FOR PRAYER REQUESTS:
Remember, to keep our prayer lists current, we only place requests in the newsletter and bulletin for 3 weeks without an update. If you want to keep your prayer request in the bulletin or newsletter, just keep filling out the tear off tabs and keep us informed!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Now – Nov. Annual Coat & Blanket Drive (Goal is 65 blankets)
November 1 Wed. Night Meeting @ 6:30 PM
November 5 Sunday Afternoon Bike Ride @ 2 PM
November 16 3rd Thursday Chinese Lunch @ Hibachi Grill – 11:30 AM
November 18 Women’s Rendezvous @ church – Making Christmas cards for past
visitors
November 19 Thanksgiving offering (Goal = $400)
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