Archive for July, 2009
« Previous EntriesGod’s Good Providence
Friday, July 24th, 2009All providence is God’s good providence, pleasant or not. Providence is a word some people use to describe only pleasant things that happen in life. In certain circles, people are reticent to apply the term to events that are less than welcome. They say, “In the Lord’s providence the repair truck pulled up just then.” [...]
Vacation Bible School
Friday, July 24th, 2009Vacation Bible School this year was held June 29 through July 3. We were blessed with many new students throughout the week (about 200 total registrations by the end of VBS). Many of the new students heard about the ministry for the first time at our KidsBiz booth and through the poster and flier distribution [...]
Ladies’ Bible Study
Friday, July 24th, 2009“My brethren, count it all joy when you fall into various trials” (James 1:2). How often we hear or read this verse, or some other similar verse and mentally pull away as though we touched a hot stove! Yes, trials hurt. Yes, we know we shall go through them. Yes, we know they are beneficial. [...]
Serving Missions by Serving Snacks
Friday, July 24th, 2009In May the Thompson family held a lemonade and snack stand at the family garage sale. All proceeds went to help the Quisbert family, missionaries in Bolivia. What started out as an idea from our daughter Anna, quickly blossomed into a family project. The kids and mom made cookies, lemonade and posters, grandma baked her [...]
Girls’ Bible Study
Friday, July 24th, 2009If you aren’t familiar with the Girls’ Bible Study, we meet Sunday night at the church, after the evening worship service, from 7:20- 8:30. The study is led by Sarah Comfort, Katie Brown, and Julia Lasch (when she’s not in France). Girls’ Bible Study is open to high school and college-aged girls desiring a deeper [...]
Cornerstone Manor
Friday, July 24th, 2009“I charge you therefore before God and the Lord Jesus Christ, who will judge the living and the dead at His appearing and His kingdom: Preach the word! Be ready in season and out of season. Convince, rebuke, exhort, with all longsuffering and teaching” (2 Timothy 4:1-2). Our Cornerstone Ministries is where we do just [...]
Pastoral Internship Part-Deux
Friday, July 24th, 2009The old adage “Time sure flies when you’re having fun” is yet applicable once again. It is unbelievable how quickly the summer internship has gone, but I’m thankful for a second opportunity to be involved at Bible Presbyterian as the Pastoral Intern. As I look back on what has happened thus far, it is obvious [...]
Notes Of Interest
Friday, July 24th, 2009Eunice Harden went to be with her Lord on March 29, 2009. A memorial service was held at Bible Pres. on April 2. New members received on Palm Sunday were Joe and Sue Cardinale, Katie and Billy Diefenbach, and Rebecca Williams. Dr. John Street was the special speaker at our Holy Week and Easter Services, [...]
Looking Ahead
Friday, July 24th, 2009July 24 – AWANA Golf Open July 25 – Annual Church Picnic – 2-7 PM at the FLC July 26 – Rev. Ed Paauwe, PMU missionary to Australia, speaking at all worship services August 7 – Ladies’ Craft Night – 7-9 PM at the FLC – Bring your own project. Please sign up in the [...]
