Well, it has been a while since I blogged. My computer contracted a viral ailment that reduced it to a skeleton of its former self. Then I was at the Law Center conference and on and on ...
Last Sunday was a great Sunday. We had 7 first time visitors on Sunday morning. We saw two people receive Christ as Savior last week, which was the greatest blessing of all. We also witnessed some growth in some of our 'regular' folks. God is so good.
This Sunday afternoon, I will be speaking on "A New Era - part 2". This will be a special message that I really want you to hear. The message will not be recorded --- it will be a "your ears only" message for those who are here for the afternoon service.
Bertha was back among us on Sunday - it was nice to see her back up and about. Luke and Susan and Monica have returned from California. Dackson and family were all here for Sunday School and the AM service last week, which was great to see.
Looking forward to seeing you this Sunday.
Pastor
Thursday, August 27, 2009
Tuesday, July 21, 2009
This Week
Wednesday night we'll be dealing with Psalm 68 - a difficult and wonderful Psalm.
Sunday School we'll study Proverbs.
The afternoon service on Sunday, will be a "sending/commissioning" service for Pastor Dan and Heather, as they go out to start the Old Paths Bible Church across the river. The service will feature a special dedication prayer, a special commissioning message ... and a concert by the Living Waters Quartet. (Our farewell concert, as it were). After the afternoon service, there will be "finger food" and fellowship. I encourage everyone to plan to be here in the afternoon and to stay for the fellowship time, as well.
As we send out Pastor Dan and Heather, we send them as a mission work from our church. The Nodurfts, I understand, feel led to go and be a part of this mission work. We hate to see anyone leave, but am pleased when folks leave to go into ministry work.
See you Wednesday night.
Pastor
Sunday School we'll study Proverbs.
The afternoon service on Sunday, will be a "sending/commissioning" service for Pastor Dan and Heather, as they go out to start the Old Paths Bible Church across the river. The service will feature a special dedication prayer, a special commissioning message ... and a concert by the Living Waters Quartet. (Our farewell concert, as it were). After the afternoon service, there will be "finger food" and fellowship. I encourage everyone to plan to be here in the afternoon and to stay for the fellowship time, as well.
As we send out Pastor Dan and Heather, we send them as a mission work from our church. The Nodurfts, I understand, feel led to go and be a part of this mission work. We hate to see anyone leave, but am pleased when folks leave to go into ministry work.
See you Wednesday night.
Pastor
Friday, July 17, 2009
Busy Week
Well, it has been an eventful week.
For those who missed it, Sunday we announced that Pastor Dan and Heather are being sent out by TCB to start a church in the Tualatin area. We're excited for them. We were asked to go on Thursday to look at a potential building for the new church. It appears the Lord has really been working on their behalf ... what a great place! So ... be praying for them --- Old Paths Bible Church will start services on August 2.
On July 26, we will have a dedication/sending service for Pastor Dan and Heather, a special message for that occasion ---- and the first (and maybe last) concert by the Living Waters Quartet. The guys will be singing a half-dozen songs in that service. Should be a special time.
Missionary B.J. Cormier and wife Jess (and son Seth) have been here since Tuesday afternoon. We enjoyed their presentation on Wednesday night. I tried to encourage folks to take them out for supper Thursday and Friday night ... thanks Pastor Dan and Heather for feeding them on Friday night. My wife and I had the privilege of taking them out on Wednesday night and having them for lunch on Thursday and enjoyed the fellowship and the conversation.
Looking forward to Sunday and what God has planned for us.
Pastor
For those who missed it, Sunday we announced that Pastor Dan and Heather are being sent out by TCB to start a church in the Tualatin area. We're excited for them. We were asked to go on Thursday to look at a potential building for the new church. It appears the Lord has really been working on their behalf ... what a great place! So ... be praying for them --- Old Paths Bible Church will start services on August 2.
On July 26, we will have a dedication/sending service for Pastor Dan and Heather, a special message for that occasion ---- and the first (and maybe last) concert by the Living Waters Quartet. The guys will be singing a half-dozen songs in that service. Should be a special time.
Missionary B.J. Cormier and wife Jess (and son Seth) have been here since Tuesday afternoon. We enjoyed their presentation on Wednesday night. I tried to encourage folks to take them out for supper Thursday and Friday night ... thanks Pastor Dan and Heather for feeding them on Friday night. My wife and I had the privilege of taking them out on Wednesday night and having them for lunch on Thursday and enjoyed the fellowship and the conversation.
Looking forward to Sunday and what God has planned for us.
Pastor
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
The Latest from Chattanooga
Hi Blog Fans --
Been a while since my last blog. Sorry. Didn't mean to neglect you all.
I am in Chattanooga again for a few days. Treatment today, shot tomorrow, treatment again on Thursday. Feeling well, but my voice continues to be MIA.
Pastor Jerry is preaching Wednesday night, so plan to be there and enjoy the message and prayer time.
Sunday - Lord willing - I'll be covering Job in SS, moving on to the letter T in the afternoon (Baptist distinctives) and the morning message ..... we'll probably return to our series on Ordinary People in the Hands of an Extraordinary God. Of course, if my voice continues to be in absentia, one of the guys may have to preach. (I know they would be disappointed.)
Well, I'm going to bed now. Had a short night last night. Got in an hour late (12:40) - didn't get my luggage until this morning - got to sleep around 3. I know, those of you with babies think that doesn't sound so bad, but for us old folks --- it's a tired day.
Keep praying for the Doc. And the Pastor.
See you soon.
Pastor
Been a while since my last blog. Sorry. Didn't mean to neglect you all.
I am in Chattanooga again for a few days. Treatment today, shot tomorrow, treatment again on Thursday. Feeling well, but my voice continues to be MIA.
Pastor Jerry is preaching Wednesday night, so plan to be there and enjoy the message and prayer time.
Sunday - Lord willing - I'll be covering Job in SS, moving on to the letter T in the afternoon (Baptist distinctives) and the morning message ..... we'll probably return to our series on Ordinary People in the Hands of an Extraordinary God. Of course, if my voice continues to be in absentia, one of the guys may have to preach. (I know they would be disappointed.)
Well, I'm going to bed now. Had a short night last night. Got in an hour late (12:40) - didn't get my luggage until this morning - got to sleep around 3. I know, those of you with babies think that doesn't sound so bad, but for us old folks --- it's a tired day.
Keep praying for the Doc. And the Pastor.
See you soon.
Pastor
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
For your information
Dr. Lloyd Shepherd, pastor in Union City, IN, went home to be with the Lord this morning at 9:20. His homegoing ends months of pain and discomfort and is, indeed, the blessing he has been waiting for throughout these past few years. I will miss him, but cannot but rejoice that he is well and with the Lord.
I am leaving Friday morning (6:04 am!!!!!!!) for Walsburg, CO. We'll be meeting with the folks from the church and speaking ... and removing the church from the corporation. Pray for me that I can be a real blessing and help to this church.
July 4th coming up. Activities for the kids ... games ... food ... fellowship ... a bit of history. And it's all free. Invite someone.
I will be going back to Chattanooga on July 6th for a week (Mon-Fri) and will be doing some chelation treatments there.
Bro. Dan Lindsey will continue our thru the Bible series in SS --- Ezra and Nehemiah. Pastor Dan will be preaching in the morning service and Pastor Jerry in the afternoon.
Hope to see you tonight.
Pastor
I am leaving Friday morning (6:04 am!!!!!!!) for Walsburg, CO. We'll be meeting with the folks from the church and speaking ... and removing the church from the corporation. Pray for me that I can be a real blessing and help to this church.
July 4th coming up. Activities for the kids ... games ... food ... fellowship ... a bit of history. And it's all free. Invite someone.
I will be going back to Chattanooga on July 6th for a week (Mon-Fri) and will be doing some chelation treatments there.
Bro. Dan Lindsey will continue our thru the Bible series in SS --- Ezra and Nehemiah. Pastor Dan will be preaching in the morning service and Pastor Jerry in the afternoon.
Hope to see you tonight.
Pastor
Friday, June 19, 2009
Sunday Coming Up
Friday Afternoon Greetings ...
Sunday is coming up on us ... Father's Day this Sunday and a special message: Continuing our series on 'Ordinary People in the Hand of an Extraordinary God", this week "The Needy Father".
We have a number of folks who have made commitments to visit this Sunday ... 6 or 7, which would be great. I trust each of you will be faithful and be here. Make sure to welcome our visitors and let them know how pleased we are to have them at TCB.
For those who do not know, we have a page on Facebook for the church. Feel free to visit, leave a comment, join a discussion ... whatever.
Mick Reagan was to the emergency room on Thursday night, but is improving today. Zikes made it back safely, albeit a day late. Linda Zike has moved to Estacada. Dale W. is up and back and work, but still sluggish - continue to pray.
Looking forward to a great day on Sunday.
Pastor
Sunday is coming up on us ... Father's Day this Sunday and a special message: Continuing our series on 'Ordinary People in the Hand of an Extraordinary God", this week "The Needy Father".
We have a number of folks who have made commitments to visit this Sunday ... 6 or 7, which would be great. I trust each of you will be faithful and be here. Make sure to welcome our visitors and let them know how pleased we are to have them at TCB.
For those who do not know, we have a page on Facebook for the church. Feel free to visit, leave a comment, join a discussion ... whatever.
Mick Reagan was to the emergency room on Thursday night, but is improving today. Zikes made it back safely, albeit a day late. Linda Zike has moved to Estacada. Dale W. is up and back and work, but still sluggish - continue to pray.
Looking forward to a great day on Sunday.
Pastor
Wednesday, June 17, 2009
She Received Christ
Hi All --
Brief update: My wife had a 'Bible Study' with Scheryl this morning. They were starting through the "My God and I" follow-up booklet. The first lesson - What Christ has Done for Me - deals with salvation. As they went through and studied the verses, it became clear that Scheryl was not truly saved. After a thorough study of the plan of salvation, she prayed and asked the Lord to save her. We thank the Lord for the work of His Holy Spirit and His wonderful grace.
Pastor
Brief update: My wife had a 'Bible Study' with Scheryl this morning. They were starting through the "My God and I" follow-up booklet. The first lesson - What Christ has Done for Me - deals with salvation. As they went through and studied the verses, it became clear that Scheryl was not truly saved. After a thorough study of the plan of salvation, she prayed and asked the Lord to save her. We thank the Lord for the work of His Holy Spirit and His wonderful grace.
Pastor
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