Pastor's Message - March 2014

Dear Friends,

Amazingly we are approaching Easter! We are observing, reflecting and meditating upon what life is all about. The saving grace of our Lord and Savior. No matter how many years we are on this earth, as Christians, it is always an experience that we cherish and that we should never take for granted, the experience of salvation. That Jesus would give His life for ours, that He would become sin for us, that He would love us that unconditionally. I hope that this season of looking forward to the celebration of Resurrection Sunday, would give us all a renewed passion for the work of the Kingdom of God, to be even more concerned about those who are lost, and to have more compassion for our Brothers and Sisters in Christ.

There’s a song that we sing that says, “Thank you for the cross Lord, Thank you for the price You paid. Bearing all my sin and shame, in love You came and gave amazing grace.

Thank you for this love Lord, Thank you for your nail pierced hands. Washed me in Your cleansing flow, now all I know Your forgiveness and embrace.

Worthy is the Lamb Seated on the throne. Crown You now with many crowns
You reign victorious. High and lifted up, Jesus Son of God, Darling of Heaven crucified.
Worthy is the Lamb, Worthy is the Lamb.  (Worthy Is the Lamb/lyrics by Hillsong United)

Psalms 18:3 ESV I call upon the LORD, who is worthy to be praised, and I am saved from my enemies.

Revelation 4:11 ESV "Worthy are you, our Lord and God, to receive glory and honor and power, for you created all things, and by your will they existed and were created."

Revelation 5:11-12 ESV Then I looked, and I heard around the throne and the living creatures and the elders the voice of many angels, numbering myriads of myriads and thousands of thousands,  (12)  saying with a loud voice, "Worthy is the Lamb who was slain, to receive power and wealth and wisdom and might and honor and glory and blessing!"

That word “worthy” means; deserving, comparable or suitable (as if drawing praise): - due reward (From the Greek). Webster’s says; having sufficient worth or importance.

We will be singing songs of praise about Jesus, we will be singing songs about the cross, and we will be singing songs that try to express our thankfulness and gratitude. I would encourage you to take this time, and not only this time, but always to honor and give Christ the glory He so rightfully deserves.

I want to encourage you to be praying for one another and also for the leaders of this congregations. The building project and for the search for an Associate Pastor. There are several other ministries that are going on, as you know and that many of you participate in, please keep them in your prayers also. I am thankful for the growth we are experiencing and we are a blessed congregation. 

God bless you as we continue plowing the fields.

Pastor Bruce