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Loveland Faith Briefs: Ash Wednesday services, other church news - Loveland Reporter-Herald Posted: 28 Feb 2019 05:17 PM PST First Christian Church tells Lenten plans The First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) will begin its observation of Lent with a Fat Sunday Celebration at 10 a.m. Sunday. The worship service will feature the Disciples Dixieland Jazz Band of FCC leaders, Terri Jo and Jeff Jenkins, joined by Ellington "EJ" Jenkins on clarinet and Jon Gray on trumpet. A luncheon will follow worship services at 11:30 a.m. Continuing the observation of Lent, members of FCC will share a joint Ash Wednesday worship at 7 p.m. March 6 at First Congregational United Church of Christ, 800 N. Lincoln Ave. A series of weekly studies at noon at FCC will begin with Ash Wednesday. It will start with a simple luncheon followed by a brief study and conversation. It is timed to accommodate those on lunch breaks from work. This year the study, led by FCC Senior Pastor Michael Stein, will be "Simon Peter: Flawed But Faithful Disciple," by Adam Hamilton, senior pastor of the United Methodist Church of the Resurrection in Leawood, Kansas. Video presentations will highlight the life of Peter, one of the 12 disciples who followed Jesus and continued His work in the early years of the church. Through the discussion to follow each video, the author of the book states, "While in Peter's flaws Christians might see themselves, they might also see themselves in the moments of Peter's courage and faithfulness, and ultimately they might see in him a picture of what they might aspire to be when empowered and led by the Spirit." Advertisement First Christian Church is at 2000 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland. For details, call the church office at 667-1318 or visit fccloveland.org. Abiding Love offers Ash Wednesday communion service Abiding Love Lutheran Church, 2825 E. First St., Loveland, will begin the Lenten season with an Ash Wednesday Communion Service at 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6. The public is also welcome to join for a soup supper at 6 p.m. The Rev. Kevin Klug, begins the "Three Words of Truth" Lenten Sermon Series. Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of the season of Lent, and gets its name from a symbol that dates back to biblical times, when believers like Job "repented in dust and ashes." Ashes symbolize human mortality and the deserved destruction of all who sin. The practice of imposing ashes on Ash Wednesday is experiencing renewed appreciation among many congregations in the Wisconsin Synod, so it will be offered at Abiding Love in this year's Ash Wednesday service. Those who would like to participate will have ashes applied to their forehead or the back of their hands in the shape of a cross, and will hear the words, "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return." The absolution (announcement of God's forgiveness) will follow. The ashes may be removed after the service. For details, call 622-2030 or visit abidinglovelutheranchurch.com. St. Peter's to observe Shrove Tuesday, Ash Wednesday St. Peter's Anglican Church, 4044 N. Duffield Ave. in Loveland, will host a prayer and pancake supper at 6 p.m. on Shrove Tuesday, March 5. Following prayers, an evening meal of pancakes and other breakfast foods will be served to parish members and all Christians present. The thought behind eating pancakes is to get rid of any indulgences and fatty foods in the house before the beginning of Lent. Traditionally, pancakes were eaten on this day to use up these foods before the 40-day fasting season of Lent began. The Lenten period begins on the following day, known as Ash Wednesday. Lent marks the time that Jesus spent fasting in the desert. It allows Christians to shed their sins and before beginning this Lenten period of penitence and sacrifice. St. Peter's Anglican Church will hold three services on Ash Wednesday, March 6, for the imposition of ashes and the ushering in of the 40-day Lenten season. The practice of applying ashes to one's forehead is observed by Christians around the world and has been from the very early centuries of the Church. Ash Wednesday derives its name from the placing of repentance ashes on the foreheads of participants to either the words "Repent, and believe in the Gospel" or the dictum "Remember that you are dust, and to dust you shall return." Perry The Rev. Edward Kironde, interim rector at St Peter's Anglican, will conduct three services at 6:30 a.m., noon and 6 p.m. All Christians are invited to attend any of the services. Lent is a season of reflection and preparation before the celebrations of Easter. By observing the 40 days of Lent, Christians replicate Jesus Christ's sacrifice and withdrawal into the desert for 40 days before beginning his work for God Lutherans to hold shared worship for Ash Wednesday The Loveland ELCA congregations will hold shared worship for Ash Wednesday, March 6. Services will be at noon at King of Glory, 2919 N. Wilson Ave., and at 7 p.m. at Zion Lutheran Church, 815 E. 16th St. For details, call 669-5983 or 667-1836 or visit kingofgloryloveland.com or zionloveland.com. Ron Camerrer to speak about peace Ron Camerrer, "Mr. Peace," an author, writer and producer, will present a message titled "You Can Have Peace, Too" at 6 p.m. Saturday, March 16, at God's Country Cowboy Church, 5505 W. U.S. 34, Loveland. Everybody is welcome. For details, call Ron Camerrer at 481-5480 or visit godscountrycowboychurch-loveland.com. Faith UCC in Windsor welcomes new pastor The Rev. Tracey Perry, who has been serving United Church of Christ in Windsor since Dec. 30, will be installed as the new senior minister in a service at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 24, at the church, 1020 Walnut St., Windsor. A dinner reception in the fellowship hall will follow. Perry, a native of Maryland, has a master's in divinity from Wesley Theological Seminary, a master's in web design and web development from the University of Baltimore; and a bachelor's in English from the College of Notre Dame. She has served and held roles in Maryland as senior pastor, associate pastor, Bible study teacher, retreat leader and keynote speaker for women's retreats. Her most recent role was as guest senior pastor at Largo Community Church in Mitchellville, Md. Prior to entering the ministry seven years ago, Perry was a web developer. Perry said her ministerial strengths are preaching, teaching, prayer, biblical knowledge, pastoral care, mission/outreach, conflict resolution and storytelling. Her special interests are youth ministry, small groups, outreach, growing membership, worship, visiting shut-ins, and the delivery of creative and informative sermons. In the short time that she's been at Faith UCC, Perry has instituted a grief support that meets at 1 p.m. every Thursday in addition to 7 p.m. the third Thursday of the month, a prayer ministry that meets at 11 a.m. Wednesdays, and a Bible study at 5:30 p.m. prior to the 6 p.m. weekly community dinner. Each of these programs is open to the public. Perry stated, "I have been called to be the senior pastor to a very loving, compassionate church congregation that serves and does outreach in the community. The future is extremely bright for Faith UCC and I am very excited to work with the leadership and to be part of a ministry that is a blessing to the church, community and the world." Perry has been married to her best friend, William, for 20 years. They are the proud parents of seven children and 11 grandchildren. She enjoys spending time with her family, her dogs, reading and attending plays. For information about Faith UCC, call 686-7307. Soaking session set at New Freedom Center New Freedom Outreach Center, 250 Mountain Ave. Berthoud, will hold a local soaking session at 6:33 p.m. March 14. Soak in God's presence to heal your soul using the teachings of Katie Souza, "the Word, Worship and Prayer." She says when your soul is healed you can be healed in health, finances, relationships, emotions and hear God more clearly. Admission is free; there is no child care. For details, call 344-5139. Faith Calendar A Course in Miracles Study Group meets at 5 p.m. Mondays at Christ United Methodist Church, 301 E. Drake St., Fort Collins. Free. Contact 775-4378 or marilyn.green610@comcast.net. Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper, 6 p.m. Tuesday March 5, All Saints Episcopal Church, 3448 N. Taft Ave., Loveland. Call 667-0303, email allsaintsloveland@gmail.com or visit allsaintsloveland.org for information. Ash Wednesday Services, 12:15 p.m. and 7 p.m. Wednesday, March 6, All Saints Episcopal Church, 3448 N. Taft Ave., Loveland. The church's Lenten faith formation series starts at 6 p.m. Wednesday, March 13. The program will begin with a light soup supper, followed by exploring "Following the Way of Love," a program created by the Most Rev. Michael Curry, Presiding Bishop of the Episcopal Church. No reservations are needed. Call 667-0303, email allsaintsloveland@gmail.com or visit allsaintsloveland.org for information. Women in the Word Bible Study, 9 a.m. Thursday mornings, Faith Church, 2707 N. Wilson Ave., Loveland. Women in the Word After Hours, a spinoff of the Thursday sessions, meets in homes on a variety of days and nights. Call 663-0522 ext 303 or email rebeccab@faithepc.org or visit faithepc.org/women. Marriage Date Night 2019 Tour, 5 p.m. Sunday, March 10, Foundations Church, 1380 Denver Ave., in Loveland. With comedians Amberley Nees and Leland Klassen, and recording artist Jonny Diaz for a night of laughter and music for couples. $35 per couple. To purchase tickets visit foundationschurch.org/events. This column is open to Loveland-area churches and church groups to publicize special events that are open to the public, announce changes in ministry staff, or to recognize members for significant events in their church lives. Regular services are not run. Deadline for submission is Tuesday at noon before the Friday publication. Email news@reporter-herald.com; mail announcements to Reporter-Herald, P.O. Box 59, Loveland, CO 80539. Notices that are printed more than a week in advance of the event will be run a second time under the Calendar heading.

FAITH NEWS: Feb. 27, 2019 | Faith - Tahlequah Daily Press Posted: 27 Feb 2019 12:45 AM PST Barber Baptist Psalm 107:2: "Let the redeemed of the Lord say so, whom he hath redeemed from the hand of the enemy." Pastor John Huggins entitled the morning message from the complete chapter of Isaiah 12, Praise the Lord. For the Christian, we are assured of his comfort, of our confidence in him which overflows with joyful cheer for our Lord Jesus. Isaiah 12:1-6: "And in that day thou shalt say, 'O Lord, I will praise thee: though thou wast angry with me, thine anger is turned away, and thou comfortedst me. Behold God is my salvation; I will trust, and not be afraid: for the Lord Jehovah is my strength and my song: He also is become my salvation.' Therefore with joy shall ye draw water out of the wells of salvation. And in that day shall ye say, 'Praise the Lord, call upon his name, declare his doings among the people, make mention that his name is exalted. Sing unto the Lord for he hath done excellent things: this is known in all the earth. Cry out and shout, thou inhabitant of Zion; for great is the Holy One of Israel in the midst of thee.'" With the opening line, "And in that day," we ask, what day is this about? In the preceding chapter, verses 1-9, we read about the coming of Jesus Christ. He will come and make all things right. Isaiah 11:2: "And the spirit of the Lord shall rest upon him, the spirit of wisdom and understanding, the spirit of counsel and might, the spirit of knowledge and of the fear of the Lord." Christ will come in fullness of restoration, judgment and peace. We who are Gentiles are grafted in. We know that God is love we also know God hates. He hates sin. James 4:4: "Ye adulterers and adulteresses, know ye not that the friendship of the world is enmity with God? Whosoever therefore will be a friend of the world is the enemy of God." What this means for each of us when we are saved is that God was angry with me and instead of punishing me; He punished his innocent Son on a cross. The Lord is on our side; whom shall we fear? Romans 8:31: "What shall we then say to these things? If God be for us, who can be against us." Praise the Lord! Let that be the summary of each of our lives. Pray for times and an opportunity to share what Jesus has done in your life. Pray for our nation and our leaders. Pray for our military personnel and their families. Pray for our children, families and communities. Pray fervently for each other. Marta Vann Peggs Community Church Services this morning of Feb. 24 opened in prayer led by Brother Mike Parish with 86 in attendance. The devotional was read from Matthew 8:1-17 and the first song "Glory to His Name." Celebrating birthdays this week are Raylene Bielli, Mike Moss, Rex Hendrickson, and Arlis Magee, who celebrates his first birthday. Wedding anniversaries this week: Mike and Kelly Moss, and Doug and Pam Maag. Get well prayers and wishes go out for Helen Johnson and Clifford Hobbs. Also, remember those mentioned on the prayer chain each day. Our prayers for peace and God's love go out to the Steve Rogers family, and the Neighbors family on their recent losses. March 8 is our fellowship supper and singing beginning at 6:30 p.m. Come on and join us, and bring somethin' good to eat. You'll really enjoy yourself. There is a benefit to be held March 16 for Don and Marie Maggard to assist with their enormous medical bills. An Indian taco dinner will be served and an auction following. Don and Marie have been in the Peggs area for a long, long time and helped lots of people themselves as they could in the past. Let's all get together and show them what real neighbors are and give them all the help we can. And before I forget, Peggs Day will be held the first Saturday in April on the grounds of Peggs Community Church. Brother Rex took his message from Scripture read from Ecclesiastes 9:11 and 1 Corinthians 9:24-26 and spoke of the race we are running. Everyone has the same starting point - birth - and the same stopping point - death. Not everyone's race is the same length nor the same degree of difficulty, but we all are running. We don't race against each other, but ourselves. During childhood and into our teen years, our lives are usually pretty good. We have parents to see to it we're fed, clothed, housed, educated, and most of all, loved. The closer we get to adulthood, the tougher the race becomes. The world and all its temptations calls to us, trying to get us off the path God put us on the day we were born, and so we enter in to dark places and rough times. Remembering the teachings of Sunday school and VBS are difficult; the voices of our "peers" subtle and inviting. Remember this, though: if you step off the path too far, you get lost. Lost gets you scared. Scared can cause you to quit, give up and so you never finish the race God intended you to run. Fortunately, God is a forgiving God, if you ask and repent of your mistakes and sins. He will set you back on your path and you pick up your race where you left off. Some days will be good, some great, some heart-breaking. Just don't give up. Keep running. Our races aren't a 100-yard dash nor a sprint. We're in a super-marathon type of race and we heading toward a wonderful prize that's already been paid for by the blood of Christ on the cross. Don't let that sacrifice be in vain for your life. Accept Jesus; run your race to the finish. You'll be glad you did. Kay Cordray CCF Welcome to Community Christian Fellowship, a non-denominational, Bible-preaching and teaching church of God. The church is on State Highway 82 South at Keys. Prayer service is tonight is at 6 p.m. and, as always, come as you are. The Lord will be glad to see you and we will too. Regular services are: Sunday school, 10 a.m.; worship service, 11 a.m.; and Wednesday and Sunday night services, 6 p.m. "When Jesus therefore had received the vinegar, he said, 'It is finished'; and he bowed his head, and gave up the ghost" (John 19:30). "It is finished." These were the last words of Jesus at the cross before he died. What was finished? Everything that had to be accomplished in order for us to be redeemed from our sins, and every price that had to be paid. Every prophecy that had to be fulfilled, then it was finished. It was completed; there was nothing else left to do and nothing was left undone. Jesus did not start the work of redeeming mankind and stop before it was finished. He didn't take care of a part of it and will finish the rest later. He did what he came to do and he did all of it. He drank every last dreg of the cup that was given to him. "It is finished." He finished the work of providing and purchasing the gift of eternal that could now be made available to us. But he also "finished" providing everything that we need in order to have abundant life. He has given us everything that we need to live a victorious life over sin, self and the enemy. He has provided it all; it is finished, there is nothing left that we need. He has given us his Spirit, his Word, battle attire and weapons that are powerful enough to pull down strongholds, access to him for help in time of trouble, his peace and every good and perfect gift. Everything that we need in order to have eternal life was provided. Everything that we needed to be able to live out that life while we are still here on earth was provided. He took care of it all from beginning to end, and everything in between. There is nothing else that is needed in order for you to be saved; Jesus paid the price for your salvation in full. There is nothing else that you need in order to live a victorious life. Jesus paid the full price for that as well. So use the provisions that he has given you and walk in abundant life. It is finished - all of it. We lost two of our members this last week; they both lived a long life for Jesus, but it is never long enough for those left behind in the moment. We pray for the wives of these two men that they will hold strong in Jesus' arms. They will be missed by all, but soon we will be joining them in our great home in the sky with Jesus, our Lord and Savior. We will miss them, but we will see them again by and by. Jenny Dameron Unitarian Universalist Spring is so close! We see it every day sprinkled in between bone-chilling temperatures and showers that threaten to freeze, but it's coming. This year, as we work our way towards joy, we are learning about compassion, we are practicing gratitude, and we are embracing simplicity. The next stone on the path to joy is order. We need order in our equation to embracing joy. Spring offers us a great opportunity to get things in order. Order in our schedules, lifestyles, and home environment can free us up to pursue joy. Order in many areas can even help us achieve an early joy. It is too much to think that we have the ability to control what is happening outside of our lives, but we have our own inner resources to look to for comfort, nurturing, and sustainability. We can begin with small, common sense steps. The next time you use any item, return it to where you first found it or where it belongs. The sense of accomplishment created when we find it the next time it is needed is such a good feeling. Perhaps from now on we can look at our chores, like laundry or dishes, or even larger projects, as gifts to ourselves or our family. By completing those tasks we are practicing care and looking after ourselves and family members. When I do the dishes, I am showing my family I love them because I am assuring they have safe, clean items to eat the food that nurtures them. These chores, putting something back after we use it or hanging something up until it is needed again, are actions for the common good of all. Isn't that the result for which we are aiming - the common good of all? I'm not suggesting that all will be right with the world after a sink full of dishes is addressed or a load of laundry is out of the way. But I do know that those tasks or similar tasks are little glimpses into the world of "order." They are also good places to start. Spring is new, shiny, and fresh. We may become shinier, fresher, and more orderly by tackling small tasks every day. When we engage in cultivating order into our lives in a gradual manner, we free ourselves to be open to divine order and provide a space for serenity to nestle into our worlds. For my first small step, but certainly not my last, I'm inviting order into my life, and I'm starting with the papers under magnets stuck to my refrigerator door. Come on spring, let's bring on the fresh and new. UUCT is opening arms and doors to spring, and to you. Join us this Sunday, 11 a.m., as we invite Brian Raborn to our pulpit to continue his thought-provoking presentation of American Pie. Come early for adult forum discussion. Welcome spring to your life with a walking meditation of our labyrinth in a few weeks. We'd love for you to visit in person, until then, find us on Facebook at "Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Tahlequah, 104 N. College Ave." May you be blessed, as you are a blessing. Traci Clark God's Mountain Church Rev. Carl Clark opened our Second Homecoming service at God's Mountain Church in prayer. We had a great turnout to help us celebrate God's goodness and mercy upon us these past two years since God's Mountain Church was established. Carl read the opening minutes of our first service Feb. 26, 2017. We had 43 attendance. Our opening song was "I'll Fly Away." Special singing was by Carol Thompson, Juanita Tyer, Lula Thompson and Nicolas Clark. Pastor Carl Clark read our Mission Statement: Win the lost to Jesus; be a voice of hope; walk by faith; and to be known by love. He delivered the message on the prodigal son. We started our singing this year with the congregation joining in "I'll Fly Away" and "Victory in Jesus." We had several testimonies and special singing. Our first minister, Daniel Ward, preached on 1 John 3:2: "Beloved, now are we the sons of God, and it doth not yet appear what we shall be: but we know that, when he shall appear, we shall be like him; for we shall see him as he is. The best is yet to come. It doth not yet appear. Get ready for God to show us his greatness. Kristi Ward and Nicolas Clark sang God's Mountain Church theme song: "Jesus Built this Church on Love." Adele Stroop sang a special song, "Jesus Love Me." I might add that she is Della and Warren Ragsdale's great-granddaughter. I know they are looking down from heaven and rejoicing with us. Paige Shirril and Ally Lucas sang "Jesus Loves Me." Elizabeth Chandler sang "God Delivers Again." Our next minister, Raymond Chandler, delivered the message from Hebrews 11:10-11: "By faith, he sojourned in the land of promise, as in a strange country, dwelling in tabernacles with Isaac and Jacob, the heirs with him of the same promise. For he looked for a city which hath foundations, whose builder and maker is God." We walk by faith, not by sight. Father Abraham was promised a great inheritance and he did not live to see that city not made by human hands but he strove while living here on earth to inherit it. Some day, we too will enter into that promise as we keep our faith in God and keep striving to enter into that city. Lorelie Horney sang "I'm on the Battlefield for My Lord." Our 89-year-old Korean war veteran, Earl Stoneburner, delivered his message titled: The natural man and the Spiritual man. 1 Corinthians 2:9-10: "But as it is written, 'Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.' But God hath revealed them unto us by his Spirit. For the Spirit searcheth all things, yea, the deep things of God." You cannot know the deepness and richness of God until you become born again. God reveals himself to his children as they search after him. He will not withhold any good thing from his children. We find so many rich words penned down by Paul and the other apostles in the Bible. The Word of God is full of God's treasures just waiting to be dug out. God has an un-ending source of wisdom and knowledge for us. Services closed with an altar call: "How many out there have once know the Father but have left and went out into the beggarly elements of the world? Come and return to the Father's house. He waits for you with open arms to receive you back into his fold.: Kristi Ward sang "Beulah Land" as we had two more souls respond to the call of the heavenly Father today. This makes 63 souls converted since God's Mountain church was established. Praise God for sending conviction power down. Jasper Ragsdale blowed the Shofar trumpet. This will be the trumpet that will sound when Christ comes back for his church. Steve Tyer dismissed the congregation in prayer, asking God's blessing upon the delicious dinner served in the fellowship hall. Attendance was 100 today. Wednesday evening Bible study will start at 7 p.m. Everyone is welcome. Lula Thompson Cookson United Methodist Area Lake Tenkiller residents are invited to join Rev. Kyle Clark and the congregation for a Chunky Saturday meal on March 2 at 6 p.m. End your cabin fever, get out and warm your insides at 21685 W. Cookson Bend Road. This will be Cajun food and fellowship to celebrate the beginning of Lent season. Instead of Fat Tuesday, this meal will start the beginning of Easter season. Sunday worship service begins at 10 a.m. Small groups meet on Sunday morning. A new study began on the book of James, either Sunday morning or Wednesdays at 6 p.m. The Aftershock Youth Ministry meet on Sundays at 6 p.m. Area youth in grades 6-12 are welcome to join in this time of dinner, games and worship. "The Sermon Continues" was the title of Pastor Kyle's message last Sunday. Scripture reading was the continuation in Luke, Luke 6:27-38. There are many ways to describe the Bible. This passage in Luke forces a person to acknowledge, admit or own the role that the Bible plays or doesn't play in their life. It is possible that the Bible really is at least some level, words to live by, to guide a decent and kind life. A simple breakdown of the Bible might be like this: everything before the Gospels points to Jesus, everything after the Gospels reflect back upon Jesus, and the Gospels are all about Jesus. So Jesus is the main thing; what he says, does and commands is important. What if people took Jesus' words to heart and actually lived them? What if people didn't take the hard things that Jesus said, sanitize them, spiritualize them and robbing them of real redemptive and transformative power? What if everyone believed Jesus' sayings in this passage to be activities that might just make God's Kingdom a reality? People are a resistant bunch. Once you start down the road that prescribes ways to live because of faith in Jesus Christ, all kinds of signals try to persuade you that that path is treacherous and not worth the hassle. No one has this completely figured out. Luke 6: 27-38 is a continuation of the Sermon on the Plain. These words of Jesus are a vision for what is possible, for what should be if people keep Jesus' words and teachings. Keep also the words of his mother Mary (Magnificat) as she realizes God is going to use her to complete the divine plan. If a person truly wants to be a faithful follower of Jesus Christ, the Son of God, you can't not love your enemies, can't not do good to those who hate you, can't not do to others as you would have them do to you. You are not called to, asked to or expected to be judge. Read this passage again. Being a Jesus follower is simple, but it is not easy. Sometimes people forget that they can't do all things. There is no holy pecking order, working your way up the ladder. Simple is what Jesus had in mind when he preached that sermon on the plain, a level playing field where no one is better than anyone else. God does not play favorites. Maybe by God's grace, if everyone would follow it's words, it will change the world. Go this week and be God's messenger of grace, mercy and love. Special thanks to the Tahlequah Daily Press for publishing the Cookson church news for over three decades. Cindy Ballew First Apostolic Prayer and songs of worship opened services for Sunday morning, Feb. 24, as the sweet presence of the Lord was felt in our midst. "Evangelism" was taken from 2 Timothy 4:5 and Acts 8:5-8, 26-31, 35. To be an evangelist is to proclaim the gospel of salvation. The church has been commissioned to evangelize the world - door to door, schoolmate to schoolmate, neighbor to neighbor, co-worker to co-worker Revivals reach those who attend church regularly; the majority of people do not attend revival unless someone invites them. Many people will know only what we tell them of the Lord and the plan of salvation. Timothy, as a young evangelist, was admonished to preach the word, to be instant in season and out of season, to oversee the work of God. Every saint is involved in the work of evangelism. Our lives are epistles read of all men. People see by our compassion, love and concern that we have an experience with God. They sense our burden for their souls. In the book of Acts, as the church began to grow, several problems were resolved as seven men, of honest report, full of the Holy Ghost and wisdom, were chosen to wait tables, seeing that no widow was slighted in the ministrations. The purpose of organizational structure was evident in the need that was met by these appointments. The purpose of the church is not only to win souls to the Lord, but to keep souls in the church. To do so requires wisdom from the Lord. We are to ask of God if we lack wisdom. The ministry of the church requires much physical labor as well as preaching the gospel. The church continued to grow in Jerusalem until the stoning of Stephen. This caused the church to scatter, but the message went with them. Philip was in a great revival in Samaria when the Lord told him to go south to the desert. He obeyed God and found the eunuch studying the scriptures in Isaiah referring to the Messiah as the Lamb led to the slaughter who opened not his mouth. The eunuch needed a man to explain the scriptures to him and, Philip, beginning at the same scripture, preached unto him Jesus. Let us all, with God's wisdom, present truth to others in an acceptable manner. The souls of lost men depend upon it. Feel welcome to visit any time: Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. The church is two miles south of Speedy's on Welling Road. For information, call 918-457-9498 or 918-401-0368. Also, visit our website at facwellingok.org. Nancy Walker Tahlequah First Baptist The praise of Jesus is one sure way to overcome Satan and drive him to distraction. Whether Satan is a visible enemy like in the days of the Scribes and Pharisees or an invisible enemy, like he is with us today. He is always lurking about to see what destruction he can bring into our lives and in every way imaginable. But when we praise Jesus, it drives Satan away, it makes him turn and run the other direction. In Psalms there is even prophecy telling of Jesus' inner most thoughts as he hung on the cross, bleeding, suffering, and dying. "But you are holy, enthroned in the praises of your people." He is enthroned in our hearts and souls. He reigns in power supremely and has all authority through our praise. In some supernatural way, praise brings the authority of God into any situation. A good way to give him praise when you pray is to start your prayers with praise. Praise God for who he is and then for something he has done for you. We can begin doing this now. Make a conscience effort to praise God in your prayers, throughout the day and every opportunity you have, and there are so many times to praise God in a day. Just take notice of all the wonderful and glorious things he has blessed us with and you won't have any trouble finding things to praise him about. It will please God and it will keep Satan running the other direction. Sunday services are: 8:15 a.m., early worship; 9:30 a.m., Sunday school; 10:45 a.m., late worship; and 5-9 p.m., Sunday School Fellowship Night. Terri Fite

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