Day of Pentecost May 31, 2020 WELCOME/ANNOUNCEMENTS Service planning in light of New Government Instructions. Watch your email or call church Zoom Bible Study (1 Sam 27). Join us by contacting Pastor Vern (pv@mybslc.org) Pastor Matt Facebook Blogs Hopefully you received the Stewardship Board’s Letter and Pledge forms. Drop off or mail Don’t forget Time…
Oneness, Courage, and Revelation. The events of Pentecost – and their OCR results for the early church – can be as much a blessing and a guide for us today…
When we give thanks, it sometimes becomes routine. But if we stop and think about it…and *really* give thanks…it puts things in a different perspective! In the tale of the ten men, what made the Samaritan different? He noticed! In the same way, may we take the time to stop, notice, and give thanks for…
What is it to be remembered? How do we remember others, and how do others remember us? How would Jesus remember us? As we walk our daily path, how can we walk in the way we would want to be remembered?
Fear of the unknown. Fear of the end. It can grip us, as it gripped the men and women of Jesus’ time. What will change, what will we lose? They were told that God would come with fire and sword! The world would change, but what would take its place? Not one stone would be…
All Saint’s Day – where did it come from? The original saints offered thanksgiving and prayer to God. Even through trials and tribulations, they persevered, staying strong in their faith. What can we draw from their lives and their faith? How can we take these lessons and apply them to our lives today?
In our prayers, we may find ourselves wrestling, with our thoughts and with God. During these times, as we wrestle with prayer, how do we find hope? Each prayer is a personal one-on-one interaction with God. Know that He is there for us as He promised, He has a plan for us, and he will…
As we face challenges, we can find ourselves bound – we often go astray rather than following The Word. As Paul wrote to Timothy, we must endure everything and die with Him so that we will reign with Him. Let’s explore these passages to help us remain faithful each and every day.
Why did Israel suffer when the countries around them thrive? When the Lord directed patience, then as now, it was (and can be) exhausting. How can we learn and apply His patience to our lives today? How can we remain steadfast?