Dear Friends and Family!
We had another wonderful day in the Lord, Sunday! This week in addition to our time of worship, discipleship, and fellowship we celebrated two significant birthdays: Last Thursday was Emily M’s. 95th birthday and Sunday was Rev. Christopher’s 96th birthday! Wow! Praise the Lord! But did you know we are blessed with 4 people in their 90s? In addition to Emily and Rev. Chris, we are blessed to have Rhoda H. and Dick M. who are in their 90s, too.
Additionally, we are blessed to have several more folks attending our church who are in their 80s. Truthfully, they have lived out what Solomon wrote to us in the 16th Proverb. In part Solomon wrote:
Commit to the Lord whatever you do, and your plans will succeed. (Proverbs 16:3)
Gray hair is a crown of splendor; it is attained by a righteous life. (Proverbs 16:31)
Have you read the 16th Proverb recently? There is a lot of wisdom in the Proverbs! There is a lot of wisdom in our dear saints here at Northeast Community, too! If you haven’t visited and sat with one of our saints in a while, I‘d encourage you to go! You will be wiser for your effort!
God’s message this week came to us from James 5:13-20 and was titled, “Who Are God’s People?” While the heading in my NIV titles this section, “The Prayer of Faith,” there is an underlying point James is implying here... ‘Real Christian’s care like Jesus cared.’ Like Jesus, we ought to care about those who are troubled (v. 13), care about the sick (v. 14), care about sin in the church (v. 16), and care about the lost and those who have wandered away from faith in Jesus (v. 19).
So do you? Do you care? If you care about the troubled, the sick, about sinfulness in the church and those who have wandered from the faith, God has provided a way to restore and heal them. How? By lifting them to the Father in prayer…by asking the elders of the church to anoint them, to actively pursue those who have wandered away as the Spirit leads with grace, love, and care.
Oh, and just in case you don’t think this is humanly possible, James reminded his hearers of Elijah. “Elijah was a man just like us. He prayed earnestly that it would not rain, and it did not rain on the land for three and a half years. 18 Again he prayed, and the heavens gave rain, and the earth produced its crops” (James 5:17-18).
What did Elijah do? He prayed earnestly! Who did the miracle? God did the miracle! James is saying we can show those hurting and lost people around us how much we really love and care for them like Jesus when we earnestly pray for them like Elijah! Who needs your prayer and call this week? Do you care enough to do it? Ask God for a miracle! Blessings Pastor Dan!
NEWS AND EVENTS
NEXT THIRD THURSDAY CHINESE LUNCH IS OCTOBER 18TH
Meet at Hibachi Grill off Alpine Avenue and have some good food. There is much conversation and time with others. For any questions, feel free to contact Tracy T.
MISSION NIGHT AT CHURCH
On Wednesday, October 24, there will be an adult lesson titled, “The Call is for All”. Enjoy a scrumptious dinner before at 5:30 PM and then hear about the mission field at 6:30 PM.
BABY SHOWER!
Come to church on November 3, Saturday, (time to be determined yet), for a baby shower for Silas (Jennifer, Jesse, & Christian). A gift suggestion list will be available soon.
THANKSGIVING WEF OFFERING COMING SOON – NOV. 4TH
Begin thinking about what you would like to donate to World Evangelism Fund for the Thanksgiving Offering. This money is used for many things around the world.
NEXT WOMEN’S RENDEZVOUS
Join at the church at 10:30 AM, on November 10, for fellowship, fun, and a little food. A craft will be provided (button frames).
BLANKET & COAT DRIVE IS ON!
As the weather again turns cold, we will be collecting blankets and coats to be donated to the homeless at Mel Trotter Ministries. This collection will be from mid-October through mid-November. Our goal is 100 blankets.
Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6:15 pm(before Bible study). Volunteers are needed to make main dishes, side dishes, or desserts. Please contact Cherry with any questions.
SUNDAY AFTERNOON BIKE RIDES ANYONE?
Where: From Rogue River Park in Belmont to Rockford on the paved White Pine Trail (9 miles). Rogue River Park is located at 6300 Belmont Ave NE – Belmont, MI 49306
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 for collecting General Mills box tops! This program has provided PA equipment, computers, and even a 15-passenger van for the Native American Christian Academy. Questions 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
October 17 Wednesday Night Bible Study
October 18 Third Thursday Chinese Lunch at Hibachi Grill @ 11:30 AM
October 21 Sunday afternoon bike rides @ 2:30 PM – Rogue River Park
October 24 Mission Night @ 6:30 PM
November 3 Baby Shower @ church
November 4 Thanksgiving W.E.F. Offering
November 10 Women’s Rendezvous @ church 10:30 AM
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