“We’re glad you’ve come to worship Jesus as we anticipate a time of reviving in the Lenten season, the time of reflection before Easter."
Ash Wednesday begins the 40 days of the Lenten Season that precedes the last week of Jesus' life on earth.
Denying oneself for 40 days is one way to help us appreciate Christ's life of self-denial. This exercise is not just a ritual but one of taking time to refocus on the life of Christ as the suffering servant giving Himself for us.
Last week's sermon focused on Jesus' temptation to take the short cut. Turning stones into bread would have temporarily satisfied Jesus' hunger. But bodily cravings are never reason enough to side-step God's way. Jumping off the temple peak would have been a great showing, but Jesus' ministry was not about the razzle-dazzle and hype that attract many people. The devil promised Jesus the world if He would but bow down and worship him. But the devil is not God, but only a fallen and cursed angel. Only God is worthy of our worship, love, and allegiance. There are no shortcuts serving God. Only God's way.
Jesus chose to empty Himself of all His glory by denying Himself and depending totally upon God the Father's supreme love and power. Jesus' way of life was not poplar then and is not poplar today because it requires genuine passion and purity of heart to serve the God of everlasting mercy and grace.
What can we deny this week to take time to attend the revival service in order for God to wash away our uncleanness and burn away our sin?
District Children Bible Quiz-off was yesterday. We had seven children to participate: Austin Lutz, Jacob Tackett, Jordan and Jadelyn Sturgeon, Amanda Turull, Kristen Lotz, and Ashley and Nick Grimes. They won ribbons and trophies. Jordan and Jadelyn will go on to the next level of district quiz on April 9.
Mark Lowry will be at Indianapolis First Church, Saturday, March 26, 6:00 p.m. Go online to order your $20 or $25 ticket. http://indynaz.org/609909.ihtml
Spring is coming. Softball is anticipated. Indicate your interested by signing the softball sheet on the foyer bulletin board of which team you want to play on. We need to know which league we're able to field a team.
Our Gideon Speaker, Bob Wonsetler, received $266 from our love offering last Sunday.
Thank you for supporting a ministry that distributes God's Word in over 190 countries across the globe.
Alabaster Offering is still coming in. To date $362.35 has been received for the purchase of property and facilities for missionary work.
Our Melvin Messer went home to be with his Lord last Wednesday. He had a cardiac arrest in the hospital recovering from a fall that broke six ribs last Sunday. Calling is from 2:00-5:00 p.m. at Waskom's Funeral Home in Cambridge City. Funeral Service is Monday 11:00 a.m. at Waskom's. Pray for Susie and her family during this difficult time.
52nd Rural Urban Banquet is set for April 9th at the high school cafeteria beginning 5:30 p.m. Joshua's Vision Quartet is the entertainment along with a meal, door prizes, and the Good Neighbor and Friend Award. See Pastor for your $5 ticket.
Hagerstown Faith Housing is for senior rental assisted living. If you know of anyone interested, phone Floyd Sanders at 489-4898.
Secret Sisters are now signing up. See Lanelle.
How many herbs and spices make up the secret blend used in Colonel Harland Sanders' Original Kentucky Fried Chicken Recipe?
Answer : Colonel Harland Sanders first introduced the world to the taste of his Original Recipe Kentucky Fried Chicken in 1939. Featuring a secret blend of 11 herbs and spices, news of the Colonel's tasty chicken spread quickly, and by 1964 he had opened more than 600 Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurants. The Colonel's secret recipe is locked away in a safe in Louisville, Kentucky, and only a handful of people have ever been allowed to view the recipe.
Church Calendar:
Sun. Mar. 20: Revival with Dr. Nelson Perdue Begins
Sat. Mar. 26: Mark Lowry at Indianapolis First Church
Mon. Mar. 28: Nettle Creek School Spring Break Begins
Sat. Apr. 9: 52nd Rural-Urban Banquet, 5:30 p.m.
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