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FWMBC Members and Friends,
It is that time again. November 2nd is the day we go back to the polls. As a tax exempt organization, FWMBC cannot be involved in telling you who to vote for. However, I can tell you to vote. Many people have sacrificed tremendously so that you may have the right to vote. Don't look at this election day as being inconsequential since the Presidency is not at stake. Every office is important. If you have not yet registered, don't wait any longer. Your vote will and should count.
And of course, continue to remember that prayer is very important in times like these.
Pastor Barksdale
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| Weekly Message
Then the Lord said to me, "Go again, love a woman who is loved by a lover and is committing adultery, just like the love of the Lord for the children of Israel, who look to other gods and love the raisin cakes of the pagans." (Hosea 3:1)
A few of us have listened to songs in our past that did not actually fall into the category of hymns and spiritual songs. I must admit that one of those songs that I listened to and enjoyed was "ENDLESS LOVE" by Lionel Ritche. As I am writing this outline, I am thinking of some of the words in that song. For instance, "you're every breath that I take, you're every step I make...you mean the world to me...I've found in you MY ENDLESS LOVE!" Well I know that I had someone else in mind at the time I first heard this song, but now I want you to know, that since I've met Jesus, I can relate this song to Him. Because our relationship represents on both sides, that we share an "ENDLESS LOVE."
In the Book Of Hosea, Gomer was a woman who had made some bad choices. She was a harlot. God told Hosea to take a wife. He also told him that she would be unfaithful to him. Hosea married Gomer. In reality they were married, but symbolically their marriage resembled the relationship of God and Israel. Although she strayed away, Hosea brought her back. Through his forgiveness, she was restored. Hosea's love was demonstrated for Gomer the way God's ENDLESS LOVE" is demonstrated for us.
As sinners we have all fallen short of the Glory of God. Yet, God sent His Son to save us from an eternal separation from Him. God demonstrates His "ENDLESS LOVE" toward us even though we do not deserve it. Just as Hosea continued to show love to his unfaithful wife, God continues to show love to us, His unfaithful children. God's love is not conditioned on who we treat Him. His love is "ENDLESS!". Because of His love for me, I can't help but love him back, "ENDLESSLY!"
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News Update:
THE PASTOR'S WORKSHOP WHICH WAS SCHEDULED FOR SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2010 HAS BEEN CANCELLED DUE TO THE HOMEGOING CELEBRATIONS OF SIS. BRENDA WARREN AND SIS. NEOTHA COLLINS.
Sept. 19, 2010 - The Seven Seals (3:00 p.m.)
Sept. 24, 2010 - Willing Worker's Revival will serve a dual purpose. You have an opportunity to revive your souls through singing, praying, praise, and preaching; and the proceeds will be used to help the Angel Tree program.
Sept. 25, 2010 - (2:00 pm) Brotherhood & Uplift Fish Fry. |
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