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February Dinner Fellowship
Tuesday, February 21, 6:30 p.m. |
at the WORLD BUFFET
1003 S. Glendora Ave., West Covina, CA 91790 RESERVATIONS: Johnny Chua (909) 228-2162 |
Greetings!
Are you confident that God has a plan for you? It may not seem that way many times. Waiting periods that seem like long delays could be a way to increase your faith. If God gave you everything you wanted instantaneously, you might not learn to walk by faith, ever.
When you are put to the test, do you trust Him, or do you rely on your own circumstances? By clinging to His Word, you will know He never fails to fulfill His promises, and eventually you will see the evidence of His faithfulness every time.
Yes, God has plans for us. Many times He stops us in our tracks just so we can let the Holy Spirit do a little housecleaning in our lives. The Lord will take us places, and He knows exactly what kind of baggage we need to leave behind!
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POINTERS ON STEWARDSHIP
God's Partnership Plan*
1. God is the owner, we are the servants. (MATTHEW 25:14 -the story of
three servants whose master left them specific amounts of money.) The owner
has rights. Servants have responsibilities. Both giving and
spending decisions are spiritual decisions. We can fake
prayer, Bible study, witnessing but not our stewardship.
2. Stewardship is a growth process. (MATTHEW 25:21-Faithful in little, now
made in charge of more.) God uses money as a tool, as a test and as
a testimony.
3. The amount we have is not important. (MATTHEW 25:23) How we
handle what God gives us, doing our best, and our attitude
towards Him are more important than how much we have
or how much we receive.
4. Faith relationship with God requires an investment action.
(MATTHEW 25:24-30 - A sad endpoint for the servant who did not invest what the
Master gave him.) No relationship, no investment action. Faith
is more important than knowledge, as there is a risk factor in
every investment.(No guarantee as to our success or reward.
Doing our best for someone we love is its own reward.)
*Gospel Life Family Finance Seminar, "Christian Principles of Resource Management and Investment," March 13, 2011, p.2. | |
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INVITE A FRIEND
100% Growth in No Time
What if each one of us invited a friend to join us in our Small Group Fellowship or
bible study group? What if that friend (or family member, or neighbor) consented to come with you at your next meeting? What if that friend was just waiting to be asked? What if he or she was searching for a better way of life or a belief system that portrays God as who He really is: a loving God, full of grace, understanding and patience? What if you became the instrument by which your friend is saved?
If each one brought another one to the foot of the cross, won't we double our numbers? Better still, won't heaven be joyful over these dear ones to whom salvation became possible?
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MARKETPLACE MINISTRY
Completing the Work
"I have brought You glory on earth by completing the work You gave Me to do" (John 17:4).
Have you ever had a big project to do and felt great when you'd finished the job and it was a big success? The Lord has revealed to us that the number one thing we are to do is love the Lord our God with all our heart and to love our neighbor as ourselves. His desire is for us to know Him and the power of His resurrection. These mandates deal with our relationship with Him. The fruit of this relationship must then result in our glorifying Him by completing the work He has given each of us to do. It will become a by-product of this relationship, not an end in itself.
What is the work God has called you to do? Jesus never did anything the Father had not instructed Him to do. He lived in such communion with the Father that He knew when to turn left and when to turn to the right. Is it possible to have such a relationship with our heavenly Father? I think that if it weren't, He would not have given us such an example.
"Call to Me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know" (Jer. 33:3). What has He called you to do? Perhaps you are called to be the best lawyer in your city or the best advertising executive or the best office worker or assembly line person in your company. Whatever work He has called you to, He will use you as His instrument to accomplish something that He has uniquely prepared you to do.
When our life is complete, what a glorious day it will be if we can each say, "I have completed the work You gave me to do." This will have brought great glory to Him.
(Today God Is First (TGIF) devotional message, Copyright by Os Hillman, Marketplace Leaders)
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CHURCH GREETERS' SCHEDULE
February 19 - Penny & Conrad Miranda
February 26 - Eunice Alinsod
March 4 - Lelit & Tony Luciano
March 11 - Ruby & Ding Dijamco
March 18 - Linda & Danny Santos
March 25 - Vonnie & Tito Cabrera
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MEN'S BREAKFAST
We look forward to the coming Men's Breakfast Meeting, which is only less than a month away, on Saturday, March 10, at 8:30 a.m.
We will have another guest, Mr. Scott Chang, who is founder and president of the Faith-Based Business Networking International. He is a very dynamic and spirit-filled speaker. There will be a question and answer period following his remarks at that time.
There will be a sign-up sheet for this event at the church foyer. We know there will be enough food for everyone, if each one who comes pitches in, just like you've done the last two times. Be sure to invite other family members and friends to come with you.
All our men, the young and the young at heart, the seasoned and mature older ones, are all welcome! | |
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COMING UP
Wednesday, 7:30 pm - Intercessors' Meeting - Fellowship Hall
Thursday (Bible Study Groups)
Alcaraz Residence, 7:30 pm-Medy & Irma Alcaraz 323-255-2112
Orzame Residence, 7:30 pm-Hansel & Natalie Orzame
626-487-1549
Friday (Bible Study Groups)
Linda Santos' Office, 10 am - Linda Santos (Tony Luciano)
626-622-5770
Fellowship Hall, 7:30 pm - Ruby Dijamco - 626-919-1360
Youth Room, 7:30 pm - Tony & Lelit Luciano - 909-468-1406
Pasco Residence, 7:30 p.m. - Ademir & Kay Pasco
818-243-2606
Cabrera Residence, 7:30 p.m. - Tito & Vanessa Cabrera
626-917-6422
Youth Bible Study Group - Martin Cabrera, Jr. - 626-917-6422
Sunday, February 19, 10 am - Praise and Worship
11 am - Good News Hour - Pastor Tony Luciano
12:30 pm - Fellowship Lunch - Modular Building | |
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MAILING ADDRESS:
436 Crestwood Lane
Walnut, CA 91789
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MEDITATION |
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"Dear Awesome Father in Heaven, I praise Your name, which is above all names. I lift up to You, all those who are weary in their labors. Thank You for strength, encouragement, peace, motivation, wisdom, guidance, rest, and for provision for their every need.
"Thank You for your mercy and for lifting them up through the power and help that only You can give. I know that You will answer the cries of their hearts; that You will revive their exhausted minds and bodies; that You will invigorate their spirits if they will only trust in You to be their ever-present help.
"Thank You for helping those who suffer from unbelief, that they will believe as they see Your love and power at work in their lives. Bless those who love You, Father.
"Thank you in the name of Jesus, who promised to give rest to those who are weary and heavy-laden, myself included, amen. |
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