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Greetings, everyone, in the matchless name of Chris! This week's Fighter Verses say it all: "Oh, the depth of the riches and wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are his judgments and how inscrutable his ways! 'For who has known the mind of the Lord, or who has been his counselor?' 'Or who has given a gift to him that he might be repaid?' For from him and through him and to him are all things. To him be glory forever. Amen." (Romans 11:33-36)
TOMORROW is THE LORD’S DAY, and I share with you this reminder of what it means with this hymn text of Charles Wesley. It has become one of my favorite "go to" hymn texts when thinking about and preparing for the Lord's Day: "Come let us with our Lord arise, our Lord who made both earth and skies, who died to save the world he made, and rose triumphant from the dead; He rose, the Prince of life and peace, and stamped the day forever his. "This is the day the Lord hath made, that all may see his love displayed, may feel his resurrection's pow'r, and rise again to fall no more, in perfect righteousness renewed, and filled with all the life of God. "Then let us render him his own, with solemn prayer approach the throne, with meekness hear the gospel word, with thanks his dying love record, our joyful hearts and voices raise, and fill his courts with songs of praise." As we gather for Bible study at 9:30 am and corporate worship at 10:40 am, the Scriptures frame, inform, and fill our time together with content for reflection, meditation, and application. Take a few moments to ponder the words of Scripture from these passages which we will read together tomorrow. Fighter Verses: Romans 11:33-36 Call to Worship: Psalm 65:5-13 Old Testament: Jonah 3:1-10 New Testament: 1 Corinthians 7:25-31 Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 65:1-3 Sermon Text: Luke 3:1-14 Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26 During our time in the word, we will be looking at Luke 3:1-14 "John the Baptist Prepares the Way," on the subject of repentance. We'll consider three questions: 1. What is repentance? 2. Who can repent? 3. What does repentance look like? THIS WEEK
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ICYMI Last Sunday’s Message from Luke 19 (Jerry Scott) and Wednesday Evening Study from Luke 2:39-52 are both available on audio by clicking here. For video of any previous Sunday morning service, visit our Youtube channel. READ THROUGH THE BIBLE We are ready for Week 4; of the 5-Day Bible Reading Plan, the last week in January. This week we will complete Genesis, Mark, and most of Galatians. On this plan, you will read through the entire Bible in a year. Or if you want to just read through the New Testament, read the italicized portion. Here are the readings: Day One: Genesis 41-42; Mark 16 Day Two: Genesis 43-44; Psalm 24; Galatians 1 Day Three: Genesis 45-46; Psalm 108; Galatians 2 Day Four: Genesis 47-48; Psalm 25; Galatians 3 Day Five: Genesis 49-50; Galatians 4 Prayer: Several of you have inquired how Betty Graham is doing following her accident on the church parking lot after midweek service Wednesday evening. She spent a couple of nights in Cameron Hospital and was dismissed Friday afternoon. She is recovering at her Cameron home with home health and therapy. She is appreciative of all your prayers. MAN KNOWS NOT HIS TIME: Christian sympathy is extended to the family of Junior Utt who passed away Friday morning. Junior is Trina Reeder's dad. His visitation will be Thursday, Jan. 28, 6:30-8:30 pm at Poland-Thompson Funeral Home in Cameron. The funeral service will be Friday, Jan. 29, at 10:30 am also at Poland Thompson. BONUS: We will be singing the song "He Will Hold Me Fast" in worship tomorrow. Here is a link to a video of the song, and here is a link to Matt Merker telling the "story behind the song." Visit the website for more up-to-date information! Click on the link to register for Right Now Media to view tons of video content to enrich your study of God's word and your walk as a follower of Christ. See you in church! Grace and peace, Pastor Greg
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Greetings, everyone, in the matchless name of Christ!
Since I am out of town and (mostly) away from the internet, this week's update will be brief. The reason I am gone is to get my mom moved out rehab and into a home environment where dad can care for her. I'm the only sibling available to do this since my brother's death this summer and my sister isolating from COVID til the vaccine happens. Mom came home today, but your prayers are appreciated as we figure out how much and what kind of help my dad will need to make everything work during a period of significant decline for her. I intend to stay with them a couple of nights to help them settle in. Tonight: MACH 4 Men's Ministry will meet at Fairport at 6 pm. All men and boys are invited to attend. Tomorrow is the Lord's Day: Everyone is encouraged to join a Bible Study group on Sunday morning at 9:30. Corporate worship will be at 10:40 am. Take a few moments to read and meditate on these Scriptures that will frame our service: Fighter Verse: John 1:12-13 Call to Worship: Psalm 139:1-3, 13-18 Old Testament: 1 Samuel 3:1-10 New Testament: John 1:43-51 Assurance of Pardon: Psalm 32:1-2 Benediction: Numbers 6:24-26 A big thanks to Jerry Scott in advance for his willingness to fill the pulpit in my absence. This Week: · Monday: "Sunday School" via ZOOM at 7 pm. Check with Pastor Kyle about the text and topic for this study in God's word. · Wednesday: Midweek Service in person and via ZOOM at 6:30. Join with us for praise, proclamation, and prayer as we gather together to encourage and build one another up in the Lord. READ THROUGH THE BIBLE If you are following the 5-Day Bible Reading Plan, here are the readings for Week 3: Day 1: Genesis 28-29; Mark 11 Day 2: Genesis 30-31; Mark 12 Day 3: Genesis 32-34; Psalm 145; Mark 13 Day 4: Genesis 35-37; Psalm 12; Mark 14 Day 5: Genesis 38-40; Mark 15 Please visit the church website www.fbcmaysvillemo.org for more updated information, including last Sunday's sermon on audio and the complete service on our YouTube channel. See you in church! Grace and peace, Pastor Greg Greetings, everyone! While I was gone for a few days last week helping my dad take care of some necessary family matters, the new floor was laid in the Fellowship Hall, kitchen, and pantry. Go back and take a look at the finished work. We will still have some work to do to help deaden the sound and enhance the lighting, but getting the floors done is a huge step. Thanks to all who helped with painting, carpet pulling, staple pounding/pulling, and baseboard take-up and put-back!
TODAY: No MACH 4 Men's Ministry meeting tonight. Postponed to next Saturday at Fairport. TOMORROW is THE LORD’S DAY! Join us for Bible Study and worship at 9:30 and 10:40 am respectively. We will observe the Lord's Supper during morning worship, Lord willing. Please be in a spirit and attitude of prayer, self-examination, and reconciliation as we approach the Lord's Table tomorrow. Then let us eat the bread and drink the cup with joy and gladness for all that Christ has done on our behalf! Here are the Scripture readings that will frame our time of corporate worship tomorrow. Click anywhere on the link to view the Scriptures in a printable format: Fighter Verse: Deuteronomy 10:12-13 Call to Worship: Psalm 105:1-6 Old Testament Reading: Exodus 12:21-28 New Testament Reading: Luke 22:7-18 Assurance of Pardon: 1 John 1:8-10 Sermon Text: Luke 22:19-23 Benediction: Hebrews 13:20-21
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ICYMI Last Sunday’s Message Audio Luke 2: 25-25 Simeon's Song: Peaceful Departure of a Faithful Servant For video of the full service, visit our Youtube channel and click on the most recent service. READ THROUGH THE BIBLE Here are the readings for next week on our annual Bible reading plan. Please consider joining us on this journey through God's word this year. (If you want to just read through the New Testament, those passages are marked in italics). Genesis 16-18; Mark 6 Gen 19-20; Psalm 1; Mark 7 Gen 21-23; Psalm 107; Mark 8 Gen 24-25; Psalm 4; Mark 9 Gen 26-27; Mark 10 BONUS Sanctity of Human Life Sunday is coming up on the third Sunday of this month, January 17. This is the Sunday prior to January 22, marking 48 years since the Supreme Court of the US handed down its Roe v. Wade decision which declared a constitutional right to abortion-on-demand and right to privacy. Since then, roughly 60 million babies have been killed in the womb in America, although the annual numbers have been steadily decreasing since 1990. This is our national holocaust, and as human being, much more as Christians, we should be appalled. Yet, this anniversary date will likely receive scant attention from our national government. Many on the left in Washington would prefer to repeal the so-called Hyde Amendment which prevents federal funds from being used to fund abortion. The Hyde Amendment (not a constitutional amendment, but a long-standing policy named to honor its chief sponsor, Illinois Congressman Henry Hyde) has been a part of every appropriations bill since its inception in 1976. Time will tell whether or not 2021 will be the year all that changes. Al Mohler talked about how the recent election, and especially the Georgia runoff, will have far-reaching consequences for the matter of preserving unborn human life. Here is a link to The Briefing from Monday in which Mohler discusses the radically pro-abortion position of Rev. Raphael Warnock, recently elected senator from Georgia. Mohler references and interacts with an article which appeared on The Hill entitled Pro-choice pastors like Raphael Warnock have the Bible, history on their side. Mohler takes strong exception to this assertion, as should all Christian believers, because it simply is not true. Let us pray for all those who are affected by the abortion industry, both women seeking abortions and those working in the industry to supply them. Pray that hearts and minds will be changed so that abortion-on-demand becomes completely unthinkable. What can you do besides pray? Donate and/or volunteer with your local crisis pregnancy center, in our case St. Joseph PRC (Pregnancy Resource Clinic) which also has had a presence in Cameron, MO, since the summer of 2019. Visit the website for more up-to-date information! See you in church! Grace and peace, Pastor Greg |
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