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The Lion's Den School starts a week from today, Wednesday, June 6.  Please do not wait till the last minute to enroll. 

Pastor Hansel reviewed on Sunday what the school is about, who the guest faculty are, and what the students are to bring with them to school.

Tuition is $500 and if there is anyone who is hesitating to register for the school because of the cost, please talk with Pastor Hansel as there may be some scholarships available.

Please visit the school's website for more details: www.thelionsdenschool.com.

 

The topic of Pastor Joannie's message on Sunday was apropos to the upcoming summer classes of the Lion's Den School of the Supernatural. She reminded us of the banner displayed at the church's foyer which declares that "the Lion of the tribe of Judah has won the victory." REV. 5:5

Lions are the symbol of confident strength and power. They can seek out, search and hunt  just as well if not better in the dark.  It's roar changes the atmosphere, she said.  Comparison was made of its roar with the way our posture is changed, how it has a far-reaching impact, proclaiming and protecting territory, calling the lost and protecting and empowering the next generation.

Her challenge is that it falls on us to give the lion's roar, and that ultimately, we can only do this when Jesus lives within us.

 

 

 

An Eternal View of Circumstances

 

"Now I want you to know, brothers, that what has happened to me has really served to advance the gospel." - Philippians 1:12

 

Are your life circumstances advancing the gospel? Can you see the Lord's hand in your life in such a way that all of your life experiences, joys, sorrows, hardships, and training have resulted in advancing the gospel?

 

Paul was a tentmaker by trade. But he had an overall ministry objective in his business life. That objective left him imprisoned and persecuted at times. But Paul saw these events not as roadblocks to his mission. Rather, they were catalysts to advancing the cause of Christ. Paul's revelation of this kept him from despairing about his circumstances.

 

One day a little-known pastor who lived in the small African nation of Benin began to pray for his Marxist president. For two years he prayed. Then the Lord told the pastor to go to meet this president and share the gospel with him. The president rejected the gospel, but after another such occasion, the president accepted the gospel and became a Christian. He was removed from power but was discipled by this pastor.

 

Sometime later this same president was elected again. Today that president is now a Christian leader of a nation committed to spreading the gospel throughout his nation. One man - yet millions have been affected by his obedience. This modern-day story is retold in countless lives of those willing to live for a cause greater than themselves.

 

Are your work and life experiences serving to advance the gospel? What experiences has God allowed in your life that are part of His plan to advance the gospel? Ask Him to help you see your life the way He sees it. Seeing our life the way God sees it will help us avoid discouragement in those times when life appears to be a mystery to us. 
 

(Today God Is First (TGIF) devotional message, Copyright by Os Hillman, Marketplace Leaders.)

 

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This coming Sunday is First Sunday.  Pastor Tony will be in charge. If you haven't signed up on the First Sunday Sign-Up Sheet please call Pastor Tony (909-468-1406) or e-mail him (tony.luciano@usa.net) to let him know if you have a testimony to share, a song to sing, a poem to recite, an instrument to play or otherwise offer your praise and worship to God by being one of the participants up in front of the congregation. 

We will also celebrate our monthly communion service.

 

June 10 - Linda & Danny Santos

June 17 - Vonnie & Tito Cabrera

June 24 - Penny & Conrad Miranda

July 1 - Eunice Alinsod

July 8 - Lelit & Tony Luciano