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NEWSLETTER Wednesday Edition |
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| SPIRITUAL WARFARE | September 14, 2011 |
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MAILING ADDRESS: 436 Crestwood Lane Walnut, CA 91789 |
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Greetings!
Churches today experience widespread spiritual famine. As a body of believers wholly given to God we commune with Him daily and are led by the Spirit in every detail of our lives.
In our present circumstances we go through trials and challenges so that we can enter a place of revelation, wisdom and fruitfulness. The Holy Spirit works in us and through us, leading us into truth and knowledge.
God works far in advance of any spiritual famine in His church. In every instance He moves ahead to prepare a way out for His people!
The Church Staff |
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 YOU MATTER
Do you know that whenever we have a gathering and you are not there, you are missed? Yes, YOU MATTER!
The day is near...our Fund Raising Dinner is just around the corner. Next Tuesday, in fact. We need a large turnout this time. It will also be a despedida or send-off for our lead Pastors John and Jessie Tulio and members Paul and Dollie Sy who are leaving soon for a missionary trip to the Philippines.
Please call Johnny Chua at (909) 228-2162 to make your reservations. Proceeds from this particular dinner will go to our GOGL (Global Outreach of Gospel Life) fund. The cost is $20 per person. Please make sure to give your money to Johnny by this coming Sunday at the latest.
Depending on the number who sign up for dinner, we will go to either the Capital restaurant or to the World Buffet. Bring other members of your family or your friends along. Make it another 'bridge event" to expose them to our Gospel Life Community. |
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WHAT TO SIGN UP FOR
There are several things we need to remember to sign up for:
1) The Fund Raising Dinner on Tuesday, September 20, 7:30 p.m. 2) The Walnut Family Festival Parade on Saturday, October 8. 3) The Blood Pressure and Diabetic testing clinic (for medical and healthcare personnel) during the Walnut Family Festival, Saturday, October 8. 4) Volunteers to man our booths at the festival. |
MARKETPLACE MINISTRY
Seeing A Greater Purpose In Adversity
But Paul shouted, "Don't harm yourself! We are all here!" - Acts 16:28
Paul and Silas had just been thrown into prison. An earthquake erupted and the jail cell was opened. It's Paul and Silas' opportunity. "Deliverance! Praise God!" might be the appropriate response. But this is not what Paul and Silas did. In fact, rather than leave, they sat quietly in their cell area. The guard, in fear of his life, knew that it would be automatic death if prisoners escaped.
Paul and Silas did not leave because they saw a higher purpose for which they were in prison. They were not looking at their circumstance; they were much more concerned about the unsaved guard. The story goes on to explain how Paul and Silas went home with the guard and his family. Not only did the guard get saved, but his entire household as well.
What a lesson this is for us. How often we are so busy looking for deliverance from our circumstance that we miss God completely. God is looking to do miracles in our circumstances if we will only look for them.
Sometimes as workplace believers we become so obsessed with our goals we miss the process that God involves us in, which may be where the miracle lies. What if that bill collector who has been hounding you is unsaved and he is there for you to speak to? What if a problem account has arisen due to something God is doing beyond what you might see at this time? Our adverse situations can often be the door of spiritual opportunity for those who need it.
I saw this personally when God allowed me to go through a number of adversities. It took some time, but I saw some great miracles as a result of those adversities. When God said that "all things work together for good for those who are called according to His purposes" (see Rom. 8:28), He meant all things. It is up to us to find the "work together for good" part by being faithful to the process.
In the next adversity you face, tune your spiritual antennae and ask God for discernment to see the real purpose for the adversity.
(Today God Is First (TGIF) devotional message, Copyright by Os Hillman, Marketplace Leaders.)
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CHURCH GREETERS' SCHEDULE
September 18 - Lelit & Tony Luciano
September 25 - Ruby & Ding Dijamco
October 2 - Linda & Danny Santos
October 9 - Vonnie & Tito Cabrera
October 16 - Penny & Conrad Miranda
October 23 - Eunice Alinsod |
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COMING UP
Small Group Fellowship/Bible Study Groups
Various Times and Places through the week
Check Church Bulletin
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Friday, September 16, 7:00 p.m. - LOL (Living Out Loud)
Youth Night - Pastor L J Dijamco
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Sunday, September 18 - 10:00 a.m. - Praise and Worship
at "The River"
11:00 a.m. - Good News Hour - Pastor Hansel Orzame
"Spiritual Warfare Series"
5:00 p.m. - Deviant Generation Bowling Round 1
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Tuesday, September 20, 7:30 p.m.- Venue to be announced
Fund Raising Dinner and "Despedida Party" for
Lead Pastors John and Jessie Tulio
and for Paul and Dollie Sy |
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| MEDITATION |
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"Dear gracious, merciful, loving Heavenly Father, thank You for this day. Thank You for Your never-ending love and Your tender mercies.
"Thank you for what you will do for those who, today, are in need of a special touch; those who are facing challenges, obstacles, consequences; those who need favor from a spouse, an employer, a friend, a judge, an insurance company, a hospital, a landlord, a financial institution, or any other person or organization with whom there may be a special situation.
"I am grateful because of Your work in these situations, in these lives, in these places to bring about good. You always grant favors, touch hearts, move mountains if necessary for Your will, Your glory, and in the best interest of those who need Your help.
"May You be honored. May lives be changed. May souls be rescued. May needs be met. I am quite certain that You do all these, and more, even for me, and I can only thank You. In the name of Jesus our Savior I pray, amen." |
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