Venezuelan Violinist and recording artist JESUS FLORIDO (www.JesusFlorido.com)will participate in worship at Historic First Lutheran Church of Pasadena on Sunday 2 December. Being the First Sunday in Advent, Jesus will join pianist Mark McCormick and music director Karen Murphy in leading the Sanctuary Choir in their weekly anthem. Jesus and Mark will also provide preservice music as well as music during The Lord's Supper. Worship is at 10:00 a.m. Historic First Lutheran is located at 808 N. Los Robles, Pasadena. 626.793.1139 Firstpasa@aol.com www.historicfirstlutheran.org
Colossians 1:13-20
Christ the King Sunday
25 November 2007
In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
“Jesus, remember me, when you come into Your Kingdom.” Those are the words of the song we just finished singing.
“Jesus, remember me, when you come into Your Kingdom.” Those are not new words, but old words. Those are not just words of a song, but the words of the Bible. Those were the words spoken by the thief on the cross crucified alongside Jesus.
“Jesus, remember me, when you come into Your Kingdom.” Those were the words spoken in faith as little Kyle Robert Knight was carried forward in the arms of his parents and sponsors to the baptismal font and received adoption into the family of God in the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Why do we sing those words? Why did the thief on the cross speak those words? Why did the Knight and Snedden families think those words? Because we can! Because he could! Because they could! Because of who Jesus is!
I probably don’t have to tell you that we live in a day and age where the role and the power and the authority and the supremacy of Jesus Christ, the King of kings and the Lord of lords, is greatly diminished in the hearts and minds and lives of people. Today, Jesus Christ seems to be just another prophet among many, a man with some awfully good ideas but a man who can be either followed or not followed with no serious consequences.
The name “Jesus Christ” is heard negatively as a cuss words expression from the lips of many people walking on today’s streets and acting in today’s movies. And that use of Jesus’ Name is accepted by so many people. It doesn’t even just “slip out” anymore. It’s become standard. It’s become accepted.
And sadly, when you think about it, the name “Jesus Christ” is often heard more often from people who are non-believers in Him who are using His Name as an expression of exasperation than it is often heard from the lips of people who call themselves His followers, His children. A survey of worship practices in Christian churches across all denominational lines would today find that the Name “Jesus Christ” is used less frequently in sermons, less frequently in spoken liturgy and less frequently in songs and hymns than it has ever before been used.
We live in a day and age where the role and the power and the authority and the supremacy of Jesus Christ, the King of kings and the Lord of lords, is greatly diminished in the hearts and minds and lives of people.
Today, I’d like to change that among us. Today – right now – I’d like all of you to say the Name “Jesus Christ.” Today – right now – I’d like all of you to again say, “Jesus, remember me, when You come into Your Kingdom.”
Now I know that those types of emotional responsives from the congregation are typically unLutheran. In fact, someone walking by this church right now might mistakenly believe they’re passing a Baptist church or a holy roller non-denominational church hearing all that yelling and screaming of the Name of Jesus Christ. Why did I ask you to repeat that Name of Jesus and that phrase originally spoken by the thief on the cross? Because we can. Because there is power in the Name of Jesus Christ. (And you can say “Amen” to that.) Because there is authority in the Name of Jesus Christ. Because of the supremacy of Jesus Christ. Because Jesus Christ is the Kings of kings and the Lord of lords.
That’s the message preached not by Pastor Christopher Schaar at Historic First Lutheran Church of Pasadena on Sunday 25 November 2007. That’s the message preached by St. Paul to the Christians gathered in the first century village of Colossae almost two thousand years ago. That’s a message that was preached with passion and with first-hand experience. Listen again to that message preached:
“For He has rescued us from the dominion of darkness and brought us into the Kingdom of the Son He loves, in Whom we have redemption, the forgiveness of sins. He [Jesus Christ] is the image of the invisible God, the Firstborn over all creation. For by Him [Jesus Christ] all things were created: things in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or powers or rulers or authorities; all things were created by Him and for Him. He is before all things, and in Him all things hold together. He [Jesus Christ] is the Head of the body, the Church. He is the Beginning and the Firstborn from among the dead, so that in everything He might have the supremacy. For God was pleased to have all His fullness dwell in Him, and through Him [Jesus Christ] to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in Heaven, by making peace through His Blood [the precious Blood of Jesus], shed on [Calvary’s] Cross.”
Think of it in this way, my friends. When you go to your family doctor, your general practitioner, and he or she sees something on a test or a lab report that he or she doesn’t like, what’s usually going to be your next step? Often it’s a trip to a specialist, an expert, someone who deals with that all the time, someone who will know better than a general practitioner what is going on.
A couple years ago when my Pontiac supposedly needed brakes, I dropped it off at one of those brake places that is well known and well respected as being brake experts. It’s where I’ve always brought my cares for brake work. The car came back to me in worse condition than I had brought it to them. The brakes would literally lock up and send me fishtailing all over the road. Their answer was that it needed about $1400 in additional work, on top of the $700 I had just paid. The car went right onto a flat-bed tow truck and was brought right back to the dealer, the company who had made the car, the company who knew the car. The $700 in work done just days earlier was replaced by $400 in work by the dealer and the brakes have continued to work perfectly to this very day.
Do you see what I am getting at? Don’t run to anyone but Jesus with your problems – no matter what those problems may be. Jesus Christ is the only Supreme One. THE NUMBER ONE. This is His world. He dreamed it up and put it together. You also are His hand-made creation. He envisioned you. He breathed His own breath of life into you. He’s put you right where you are with a reason and for a purpose. Nothing happens to you without His knowledge – not even a hair of your head falls without Him knowing it. And His goodness and grace and mercy is not just for this world, either. He has planned and prepared a place for you in Heaven, completely guaranteed you because of His suffering, death and resurrection, personally made yours through the waters of Holy Baptism.
“Jesus, remember me, when you come into Your Kingdom.” Why do we say and sing those words again today? Because we can. Because Jesus Christ is our King of kings and our Lord of lords. Because Jesus Christ answers each of us like He answered the thief the cross and like He today answered Kyle Robert Knight – “Today, you will be with Me in Paradise.’ Jesus Christ is the only One Who can answer in that way. Jesus Christ is the only One Who will answer in that way.
In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
Pastor Christopher Schaar
Historic First Lutheran Church of Pasadena
ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the glory of God by Lena Meyers in thankfulness for God’s many blessings, especially the blessing of family and friends. Flowers are also given to the glory of God by Zora Oglesby in loving memory of the birthdays of her parents and to thank God for His continued blessings.
A REMINDER OF LOVE The extra roses on the altar today are from some of the more than 140 rose bushes around First Lutheran’s campus. They are a reminder of God’s love for us and His provision for all our needs.
WELCOME TO THE FAMILY OF GOD! Today, through the waters of Holy Baptism, we welcome Kyle Robert Knight to the family of God. Kyle is the infant son of Jamie Snedden and Rob Knight and is a Fourth Generation member of Historic First Lutheran.
DID YOU KNOW? There’s probably much about Historic First Lutheran that many of us do not know. So, watch weekly bulletins for “I DIDN’T KNOW,” a weekly historical or interesting tidbit of information about Historic First Lutheran.
I DIDN’T KNOW! Perhaps you didn’t know that it’s quite likely that the North Parking Lot has never been resurfaced since its original installation in 1970.
TODAY AFTER WORSHIP The Branches will have a meeting immediately following the worship service.
MICHAEL SCHOEMAN SPEECH A limited number of copies of Michael Schoeman’s Faith Testimony presented on 11 November are available from the Information Rack in the Narthex.
HELP IS NEEDED Due to the vacation of Church Secretary Gina Harding this week, Pastor is looking for volunteers who can assist in the office. Please speak to Pastor.
MANY THANKS! Our parking lot repaving projects are almost complete and the lots look beautiful once again. Paul Nagle spearheaded these projects and spent many days driving in from his home in West Covina, despite the cost of gasoline. Thanks, Paul!
CONGRATULATIONS! Just over four years after losing their cabin in the “Old Fire,” Jeff and Carol Potter yesterday had a house blessing ceremony at their newly rebuilt cabin in Cedar Glen. Congratulations!
A SIGN OF THE TIMES Like everything else it seems, the weekly cost of our Altar Flowers is increasing, effective 1 January 2008. Please note that 2 flower arrangements will now be $50.00 per week. This is the first increase in many years.
END OF THE YEAR GIFTS Sunday 2 December is the deadline to submit suggestions for end of the year grants to programs worthy of our church’s outreach. Suggestions will presented at the Voter’s Assembly meeting, Sunday 9 December. Suggestions should be given to Roger Douglas, Teri Higby, Gerald Freeny or Carol Numrich. New suggestions so far include: Wheatridge, Hope Institute for Children in America and Lutheran World Missions for support of missionaries in foreign countries.
LUTHERAN WOMEN’S LUNCHEON Saturday 1 December 2007. Reservations are a must by the end of today. We have a wonderful program planned, and Shelly Daniels, who won at the L.A. County Fair for her Monkey Bread, will provide it for the luncheon. Also, we will hear from the Pasadena Police Department about their outreach program to women and children caught in domestic violence. The luncheon starts at 11:30 a.m. Fill out the form or let Jessica Valentine, Joyce Plueger or Ocilda Files know if you are coming.
USHERS: TAKE NOTE Next week’s service will involve Usher Team #4 - Doris Barnes, Taina Feher, Rudy Melinat and Paul Nagle.
November 25 – Jeremiah 42
November 26 – Jeremiah 43
November 27 – Jeremiah 44
November 28 – Jeremiah 45
November 29 – Jeremiah 46
November 30 – Jeremiah 47
December 1 – Jeremiah 48
Sunday 25 November – Thank God for the gift of life and new life God has given to Kyle Knight, whom we today baptized.
Monday 26 November – Celebrate the birthdays of friends by praying for them today: Sonnie & Rev. Robert Faga (11/27); Andrea Gómez (11/29); Dorothy Martin (11/29); Irma Olm (11/30); Kathleen Myers (12/1); Deborah Ross (12/1).
Tuesday 27 November – Pray today for one person you don’t know.
Wednesday 28 November – Thank God for the privilege of prayer.
Thursday 29 November – Pray today for the unemployed and under-employed.
Friday 30 November – Lift up to God one family member or friend who doesn’t trust in Jesus as personal Savior.
Saturday 1 December – Prepare the royal highway of your heart! The King of Kings is near!
Historic First Lutheran will celebrate Thanksgiving on Thursday 22 November at 10:00 a.m. Everyone is invited.
Historic First Lutheran Church, 808 N. Los Robles, will welcome The Reverend Dr. Loren T. Kramer this Sunday at 10:00 a.m. For fifteen years, Dr. Kramer served as Bishop of The Pacific Southwest District of The Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod. His ancestors were among those emigrants from Germany who settled in Perry County, Missouri and founded The Lutheran Church -- Missouri Synod. In retirement, Dr. Kramer currently serves on the Executive Staff of Concordia University Irvine. All are invited. For more information, contact 626.793.1139 or historicfirstlutheran.org
The Board of Elders will lead worship Sunday at 10:00 a.m. at Historic First Lutheran, 808 N. Los Robles. The Reverend Bill Fackler, Pastor Emeritus, will celebrate The Lord's Supper. Mr. Michael Schoeman, a multiple-year survivor of cancer, will present his faith testimony. All will be inspired as they hear how Michael's faith in Jesus Christ has carried him through this daily struggle. All are invited. For more information, contact 626.793.1139.
Revelation 7:9-17
All Saints’ Sunday
4 November 2007
In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
“These in white robes. Who are they? And where did they come from?”
That was actually a great question for St. John to ask his angelic tour guide. After all, St. John didn’t have 2,000 years of Christian history and education on his side. He didn’t have the Bible sitting on his coffee table, like many of us do, to simply open and read and study and answer his own question. And be sure to remember that St. John lived in the day before Tide laundry detergent and dry cleaners. Most clothing in John’s day was not white – at least not for long. So St. John’s question – in his day and age – was a great question! “These in white robes. Who are they? And where did they come from?”
I’d like to ask you three different questions this morning, but three questions related to that crowd in white robes: “These in white robes. Where are they? Why are there? And what are they doing?”
This past Thursday, five pastors who minister in what we call “Circuit 7" gathered here in the church for a time of worship and The Lord’s Supper, then gathered in the Green Room for some discussion. Our topic was worship, about offering our bodies as living sacrifices as part of our spiritual act of worship [Romans 12:1]. In the discussion, this question of St. John was raised and I believe it was our own Pastor Fackler who wisely raised a great point. That great point was that we don’t preach much about Heaven. Much preaching in today’s churches deals with daily events. You see the topics all the time on church marquee boards: How to Handle Stress; How to Raise Your Kids; How to Enhance Your Marriage. Don’t get me wrong. Those are all great topics! Those are all topics the Church should be tackling! But have you ever seen a church marquee board advertising the pastor’s sermon with one word: “HEAVEN”??? Well, this morning, that is the title of this sermon and it is the sole focus of our thoughts.
“These in white robes. Where are they? Why are there? And what are they doing?”
The angelic tour guide told St. John that these in white robes are the “Saints,” those who were believers in Jesus Christ and part of the family of God during life here on earth, who are now someplace else.
Where are they? Well, the tour guide doesn’t use the word, but they’re in Heaven. “They’ve come out of the great tribulation.” There is an actual place called Heaven. It’s not just a state of mind. It’s a place. It’s a physical place that is part of our eternal life – a bigger part of our eternal life than our existence here on earth. It’s a place that is different from life on this earth, this place that’s called the “great tribulation.”
Heaven has no tribulations. Listen to what the angelic tour guide says: no hunger; no thirst; no beating sun; no scorching heat; living water; no tears. All the things that bother us and perturb us and annoy us here on earth will be absent in Heaven. All those things we enjoy here on earth will be even greater and even more enjoyable in Heaven. Beyond all that, we get to wear constantly dazzling white robes.
I sometimes believe that I singularly keep my dry cleaner in business. I can see the look of fear on her face when she sees me approaching the door with a pile of white clothes in my arms. I can see the look of sheer terror on her face when she sees me approaching the door my robe in my arms. She calls my “Preacher Man” and she takes excellent care of my clothes. Trust me – I have given her some real challenges. Make-up and lipstick on my shoulder after hugging someone at the door. Coffee drips down the front after I got a little careless during 10-2, trying to sing and drink coffee at the same time. Dirty water splashes along the bottom hem after I stepped in a puddle of muddy water on a rainy day. Red cake frosting on my sleeve after I reached across a cake on one of those “surprise” birthday celebrations. Wearing a constantly dazzling white robe is part of Heaven because it means no dirt, no stains, no accidents. Where are they? They’re in Heaven!
Why are they? The angelic tour guide makes that very clear. The Saints are in Heaven because Someone has done something truly extraordinary for them. The perfect Lamb of God, Jesus Christ, has shed His Blood for them and that precious Blood of Jesus has become for them the most remarkable detergent. It doesn’t cleanse our clothing. It cleanses our souls. It’s like “White-Out” covering our every sin.
The Bible makes it clear. Heaven is for the holy and, in case you’ve forgotten, “holy” is not an adjective used synonymously with my name or with your names. “Holy” is what is sung before the Throne of God. “Holy” is the adjective attached to the name “Lamb of God.” Holy is the descriptive word used before God’s Spirit.
If “holy’ is the entrance ticket into Heaven, you and I haven’t a chance. But for the shed Blood of the holy, sinless, spotless Lamb of God, sacrificed on the altar of Mount Calvary, the Saints of God – you and I included – would be standing outside Heaven, in eternal darkness, weeping and gnashing our teeth [Matthew 8:12]. But Jesus Christ shed His holy Blood for us so that Heaven is not a hope. Heaven is a certainty. Why are they? Because Jesus Christ loved them and died for them.
What are they doing? They’re joined in the eternal song of Heaven, shouting out and singing out those words: “Praise! Glory! Wisdom! Thanks! Honor! Power! Strength! To our God forever and ever! Amen!”
That’s a dream come true for all of us. Whether we love singing here on earth and have been blessed with a relatively decent voice here on earth, or whether we’re ones who haven’t been so blessed and spend our Sunday worship times simply standing and listening to others around us sing, in Heaven we will all have perfect voices and perfect pitch. Our voices will be joined together with those Saints of every time and every place, every language and every nation singing the praises of God, Who has called us out of darkness into His marvelous Light [1 Peter 2:9].
Today, let’s once and for all banish from our minds the unBiblical concept that when we get to Heaven we will be issued a set of wings and a golden halo and simply float around in the sky. For me – and other type-A personalities like me – that would be more hell than Heaven. Give me some good words and a great rhythm and I am in Heaven. Give me a reason to celebrate, give me a Person to celebrate, and I am in Heaven. And so will be each of us! What are they doing? They’re singing about and celebrating their God!
Heaven will be one unending party, a place where the pain and problems, the cares and concerns of this earth are the furthest thing from our mind. And, Saints, fellow Redeemed of the Lord Jesus Christ, Heaven in ours because He Who made us also died for us and cleansed us with His Blood and filled us with His Spirit here on earth and has issued to us the invitation to spend all time with Him in His party place called HEAVEN!
In the Name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, Amen.
Pastor Christopher Schaar
Historic First Lutheran Church of Pasadena
All Saints’ Sunday
All Saints’ Day is the day Christians give thanks for all the good people God has placed in their lives, especially those who are already with God in Heaven.
It is also a day when Christians give thanks for the presence of the Holy Spirit in their lives and in the lives of all people.
It is not because people are special in and of themselves that we call them saints, but it is because they are ordinary, everyday people who allow the Holy Spirit to work through them, doing the mighty deeds of the Lord.
Martin Luther writes, “the Holy Scriptures call Christians saints and the people of God. To forget that we are saints is to forget Christ and to forget our baptism.”
All Saints is a day for remembering and giving thanks, as Christians remember the good people they have known and give thanks for the unending goodness of God.
All Saints is celebrated the first Sunday in November, during the season of Pentecost.
ALTAR FLOWERS are given to the eternal glory of God by John and Marlene Ochetti in thankfulness to God for His many blessings upon their lives.
A REMINDER OF LOVE The extra roses on the altar today are from some of the more than 140 rose bushes around First Lutheran’s campus. They are a reminder of God’s love for us and His provision for all our needs.
THE PASCHAL CANDLE The “big candle” burning in the Chancel this morning is known as “The Paschal Candle,” a reminder of the Resurrection of Jesus Christ and the eternal life we have in Him.
EMERGENCIES Pastor Schaar will be on vacation the next two weeks. In the event of an emergency, please call the Church Administrative Center (626.793.1139) or Head Elder, Bill Files (626.795.3607 home or 626.796.4651 work) and they will make sure your spiritual needs are addressed in an appropriate manner.
NEXT SUNDAY Our exciting, unique service will be led by our Board of Elders. Michael Schoeman will share his faith testimony. Pastor Fackler will consecrate The Lord’s Supper.
FIRE FUND The Pacific Southwest District has established a “Fire Fund” in response to last week’s firestorms. Funds will be distributed throughout Southern California as needs are better assessed. To contribute to this fund, make checks payable to Historic First Lutheran, using a designated envelope, a pew envelope or a plain white envelope, clearly marked “Fire Fund.” Thanks in advance for your generosity.
ICE CAMPAIGN – “IN CASE OF EMERGENCY” We all carry our mobile phones with names and numbers stored in its memory but nobody, other than ourselves, knows which of these numbers belong to our closest family or friends. If we were to be involved in an accident or were taken ill, the people attending us would have our mobile phone but wouldn’t know who to call in case of an emergency. Hence the “ICE” (In Case of Emergency) Campaign. The concept of “ICE” is catching on quickly. It is a method of contact during emergency situations. As cell phones are carried by the majority of the population, all you need to do is store the number of a contact person or persons who should be contacted during an emergency under the name “ICE” (In Case of Emergency). The idea was thought up by a paramedic who found that when he went to the scenes of accidents, there were always mobile phones with patients but they didn’t know which number to call. He therefore thought that it would be a good idea if there was a nationally recognized name for this purpose. In an emergency situation, Emergency Service personnel and hospital staff would be able to quickly contact the right person by simply dialing the number you have stored as “ICE.” For more than one contact name simply enter ICE1, ICE2 and ICE3, etc. Be sure it’s in your kid’s cell phones also.
DID YOU KNOW? There’s probably much about Historic First Lutheran that many of us do not know. So, watch weekly bulletins for “I DIDN’T KNOW,” a weekly historical or interesting tidbit of information about Historic First Lutheran.
I DIDN’T KNOW! Perhaps you didn’t know on this All Saints’ Sunday that many items throughout our church building have been donated in memory of those who made significant contributions to the congregation through the years.
THE REAL STORY OF THE CREATION These colorful books have arrived. Anyone who would like to purchase one should see Pastor Schaar. Cost is $15.00 each.
PLEASE HELP! Since our Spanish service follows our morning service, please remove trash from the pews and pew racks as you exit worship. Thanks!
PRAISES TO GOD ARE IN ORDER! The news we’ve received is that the mountain cabins of Clara Gaabo, Paul Nagle, Jeff and Carol Potter and Pastor Schaar all escaped the firestorm safe and undamaged. Clara reports that every other cabin on her block was destroyed with the exception of hers. Praise God!
PRAYER SERVICE Our weekly Wednesday Prayer service at 11:30 a.m. is open to everyone to attend. Please consider spending 30 minutes in church every Wednesday in prayer.
TWO WEEKS FROM TODAY Our guest preacher will be Reverend Dr. Loren T. Kramer, Bishop Emeritus of the Pacific Southwest District of The Lutheran Church – Missouri Synod.
GREEN PARAMENTS The beautiful green paraments adorning our altar, lectern and pulpit were lovingly donated in memory of Marsenlane Parker.
THANKSGIVING DAY: THURSDAY 22 NOVEMBER Plan now to attend our Thanksgiving Day service at 10:00 a.m.!
THANKS TO OUR WONDERFUL MUSIC STAFF! Many thanks to our Music Director, Karen Murphy, for securing the excellent trumpet players from U.S.C. for our Reformation service last Sunday! Many thanks also to Mark McCormick for all the wonderful, exciting arrangements he wrote for the trumpet players to accompany every song last Sunday! What a talented music staff we’ve been blessed with! Make sure to express your personal thanks to them.
AWESOME ADULT BIBLE CLASSES AHEAD! Dennis Schaar has consented to teach the Adult Bible Class next Sunday in Pastor Schaar’s absence. You won’t want to miss this exciting class at 9:00 a.m. in the Green Room!
FIRE FUND NOTE More than $850.00 has been collected from our little congregation to benefit The District’s Fire Fund! WOW! These gifts will be receipted on your annual contribution statement as a gift to the “Welfare Fund.” Thanks for your overflowing generosity to help others!
IT’S YOUR CHURCH! Remember the old little ditty? “Here is the church and here is the steeple, open the doors and see all the people.” Historic First Lutheran is your church. We hope you will remain diligent in your church attendance even in Pastor Schaar’s absence next Sunday. Wonderful guest speakers have been secured. You will be blessed!
ANTOINETTE KOLTAJ SERVICES There will be a viewing for Antoinette Koltaj this Tuesday from 5-7:00 p.m. at Cabot & Sons (the Rosary will be recited at 6:00 p.m. Her funeral will be Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. at St. Andrew’s Roman Catholic Church.
USHERS: TAKE NOTE Next week’s service will involve Usher Team #2 – Rudy Melinat, Zora Oglesby, Chad Schmutzer and Julie Schmutzer.
November 4 – Jeremiah 21
November 5 – Jeremiah 22
November 6 – Jeremiah 23
November 7 – Jeremiah 24
November 8 – Jeremiah 25
November 9 – Jeremiah 26
November 10 – Jeremiah 27
Sunday 4 November – Thank God for all who have gone before us into Heaven. Thank God especially for the particular person or persons who led you to faith in Jesus.
Monday 5 November – Celebrate the birthdays of friends by praying for them today: Gabriel Perez (6); Luis Sanchez (6); Gina Harding (7); Lorraine Cash (10).
Tuesday 6 November – As Pastor vacations these next two weeks, please pray for his safety in traveling and for a truly relaxing and refreshing time in his life.
Wednesday 7 November – Pray by name for our shut-in members: Cleora Bryan, Jill Fenske, Gloria Melinat, Charles Newhouse, Clara Newhouse, Arline Pace, Claudia Proctor, Estelle Thaxton and Ethel Watkins.
Thursday 8 November – Ask God to bless our deployed troops with safety as they protect freedoms around the world. Include their families also in your prayers during this time of separation.
Friday 9 November – Pray that the youth who attend our “Good Friday” Youth Outreach would come to know Jesus as their Savior.
Saturday 10 November – Keep our Board of Elders – Bill Files, John Ochetti and Jeff Potter – in your prayers as they prepare to lead us in worship tomorrow. Also ask God to bless Michael Schoeman as he shares his faith testimony with us.