Good morning church family,
We have a few toddling babies who are simply ADORABLE to watch. Here are a few photos to share of the beginning of our littles on their journey in life:
DJ (with Derin his papa right by his side)
832c8a9a-4424-4603-10fc-0dcdcc1fd767@yahoo.com>”>LEVI who is on the GO & faster than lightening now that he can walk.
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e477f153-8ad1-84c7-cf2a-bc27b1791123@yahoo.com>”>GIVING THANKS:
* Thanks to Eric Stephens for fixing the computer that offers virtual streaming of our services.
* Kenneth and Pamela Pimpton give thanks to all who prayed for their daughter Kandice. Her biopsy results came back benign and she is on the road to recovery.
* Olivia and Annie Bell sent a thank you note for the college boxes they received. Their note will be posted on the board in the foyer.
* Tracie & Jim Walkup’s daughter Lauren who lives in Los Angeles had to be relocated this week since her apartment building was close to the fires there. Praise God she is safe & well, and back home. Our prayers are with all who lost everything in the ravaging fires.
PRAYER REQUESTS:
* Chelsey Eddy’s grandmother Judy Ragland is dealing with stage 4 cancer. Our prayers are with her and the family during her illness.
* Kris Eddy’s co-worker recently found out his wife Jackie has cancer. They have a 2 year old son and Kris is ministering to him and requesting prayers on their behalf.
* Prayers for Jay and his family as they celebrate Flo’s life today in Manchester, NH.
* Prayers for Derin’s Father David who is having health challenges and is in congestive heart failure.
* Nadine Keller had a CAT scan this past week, prayers for good results!
COMING UP:
226c23a5-5ee8-7cc5-d869-584fb4508498@yahoo.com>”>The next TUESDAY morning Ladies studies will be on January 21st 2025 at 9:30 a.m. Next lesson is chapter 11 in the book. We’ve had a few new women join this mid-week study which is great news!
da22a3c1-878d-7ff1-be1e-0367625692b7@yahoo.com>”>FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT – LIVING BEYOND YOURSELF – Galatians 5:22-23 Ladies bible study continues on the second Saturday of the month.
NEW UPDATE – Today’s class is being rescheduled to Saturday January 25th 10-12:00 noon – JoAnne Discala’s home at 175 Hilltop Circle, Trumbull. JoAnne will be leading a lesson on PEACE.
The next class will Lord willing meet on Saturday February 8th 10:00-12:00 and Mother Daughter duo Lisa and Tori Saracino will lead us in a beautiful lesson on “PATIENCE” at the church building. What a blessing this congregation has to have a Mother & Daughter teaching!
Ladies – there is a place for you to share notes of encouragement, scriptures, etc. downstairs in the fellowship hall. Please feel free to share your heart and words of wisdom on the board.
9cda8f89-4658-bf4f-4542-dbafba5b2a61@yahoo.com>”>The young adults will be bowling at Strikers next Saturday, Jan 18 at 3:30 pm and having a devotional at the Danbury Mall afterwards! Please speak with Zach or Tori for more details.
1efd9d0d-cf40-2ea2-213e-2d8f7a8efa6c@yahoo.com>”>Friday night, January 31st MIDNIGHT OIL – There will be an evening of Prayer at the church building.
Philippians 4:6
“Do not be anxious about anything,
but in everything by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving
let your requests be made known to God.
And the peace of God,
which transcends all understanding,
will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. “
MARCH DATES, LORD WILLING:
Please mark your calendars and stay tuned for details:
March 8th – Sister Beulah Collymore will teach the Saturday morning Ladies bible class on “Kindness” at the church building.
March 15th – Bridal shower for Kristen Hubbell at the building 1pm – 3pm
March 28th – Ladies’ Night at the Church building 6pm. Fellowship with movie to follow – Ordinary Angels to follow at 7pm. Please bring snacks / finger foods and /or desserts to share. Feel free to bring a friend as well.
Sunday March 30th – Pot Luck
FLYERS FOR THE APRIL NEW ENGLAND BIBLE INSTITUTE LECTURESHIP are on the table in the auditorium.
8afef6bd-632e-b0ab-da2f-242d7e0a4aec@yahoo.com>”>With a baby’s first steps, a whole new world opens up for them to explore! When you think of an infant, so perfect and pure, they are a clean blank slate, with so much to learn!
As children of God, we adults still have so much to learn. Hopefully and most of all, we will grow spiritually and be the beacon of light that God wants us to be!
5681bfa9-8b4c-9ca7-5a7c-b860f618fc83@yahoo.com>”>In this scripture the Psalmist shares his deep rooted desire for God to teach Him the way to go, and he has complete trust in GOD.
As we read on in the following verses, David reiterates that anyone whose hope is in GOD, will never be put to shame AND that their enemies will never triumph over them!
Psalm 25:1-7
“To you, O LORD, I lift up my soul;
in you I trust, O my God.
Do not let me be put to shame,
nor let my enemies triumph over me.
No one whose hope is in you
will ever be put to shame,
but they will be put to shame who are
treacherous without excuse.
Show me your ways, O LORD,
teach me your paths;
guide me in your truth and teach me,
for you are God my Savior,
and my hope is in you all day long.
Remember, O LORD,
your great mercy and love,
for they are from of old.
Remember not the sins of my youth,
and my rebellious ways;
according to your love remember me,
for you are good, O LORD. “
David asks GOD to show him God’s ways… to teach him God’s paths, and guide him in HIS truth.
HIS HOPE is in GOD ALL DAY LONG!
Just as a child grows up learning to trust their Father and Mother who will help them put one foot in front of the other, we too as children of God, should be growing spiritually and learning THE WAY to the Father.
The foundation for all lessons whether young or old, is to be on our knees in humility and have a heart right with GOD. Humility is the ability to be without pride or arrogance, and it is a principal character that should be seen in those who follow Jesus Christ. Jesus is the perfect example of someone who had no sin, who humbly obeyed and followed God’s plan for His life.
In Psalms 25 verse 9 we read that GOD guides the humble in what is right and teaches them HIS WAY.
5ffd1762-0b69-f273-928d-a660efd5cc7a@yahoo.com>”>Proverbs 3:34 “He mocks proud mockers but gives grace to the humble.“
d4c0ea18-0e79-af04-41f0-27f7eb21a18f@yahoo.com>”>We must train our children in the way they should go, and give them a solid foundation of FAITH. To teach them that JESUS is the cornerstone of our FAITH, and also strive to be the examples of FAITHFULNESS that they need to see. We must always be growing in the LORD and studying His Holy word.
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be192dc0-cefb-000d-41e1-807cd31f4e1f@yahoo.com>”>The scriptures teach us that although we make plans in life, it is GOD who directs our steps!
37820a4c-eaa8-3e37-b563-1d102bd7bb8c@yahoo.com>”>Our greatest teacher is JESUS CHRIST.
Before Jesus began his earthly ministry, the Holy Spirit guided him to be alone in the desert where He fasted for 40 days. He became vulnerable physically, and quoted scripture to ward off the evil one.
Matthew 4:1-11
“Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil. After fasting forty days and forty nights, he was hungry. The tempter came to him and said, “If you are the Son of God, tell these stones to become bread.”
Jesus answered, “It is written: ‘Man shall not live on bread alone, but on every word that comes from the mouth of God.’“
Then the devil took him to the holy city and had him stand on the highest point of the temple. “If you are the Son of God,” he said, “throw yourself down. For it is written:
“‘He will command his angels concerning you,
and they will lift you up in their hands,
so that you will not strike your foot against a stone.’”
Jesus answered him, “It is also written: ‘Do not put the Lord your God to the test.’”
Again, the devil took him to a very high mountain and showed him all the kingdoms of the world and their splendor.
“All this I will give you,” he said, “if you will bow down and worship me.”
Jesus said to him, “Away from me, Satan! For it is written: ‘Worship the Lord your God, and serve him only.’ “
Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him. “
After 40 days and nights of fasting, Jesus faced three temptations from Satan. Each one attempts to lure Christ into abusing His power. Jesus resists each temptation with a quote from Deuteronomy, refusing to rebel against the plans of God the Father. Finally, Jesus refuses to worship the devil, in exchange for the kingdoms of the earth. Jesus tells the devil to leave, and then angels came to minister to Him.
Passing down GOD’s word to our children and grand-children will only empower them to overcome sin and the deceit of the evil one in this world. We read in Psalm 119:11 “ I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” Keep bringing your children to bible class and worship, and keep coming yourself!
e15404ce-6057-4697-ebd8-14cc9064b876@yahoo.com>”>IN CHRIST, we are triumphant over the evil one!
IN CHRIST, we can be strong in the LORD, and He will fight our battles for us!
IN CHRIST, we teach our children to put on the full armor that God has provided for us, so that we can stand firm against the devil’s schemes!
16215e92-e0a3-5ca1-b1df-3390c348e56d@yahoo.com>”>When we follow the LORD, we have NOTHING to fear!
2c44426d-b277-9b35-55a0-661292ed5719@yahoo.com>”>Psalm 27: 1-4 the Psalmist continues to remind us…
“The LORD is my LIGHT and my SALVATION –
whom shall I fear?
The LORD is the stronghold of my life –
of whom shall I be afraid?
When evil men advance against me,
to devour my flesh,
when my enemies and my foes attack me,
they will stumble and fall.
Though an army besiege me,
my heart will not fear;
though war break out against me,
even then will I be confident.
Parents, Grand-Parents, Great- Grand Parents, keep on being a Christian example to your children & their children and all future generations.
843098c3-55a5-bc1e-8b2e-2423a9b3a09c@yahoo.com>”>KEEP SINGING:
UNTO THEE OH LORD
Unto Thee Oh LORD,
Do I lift up my soul,
Unto Thee Oh LORD,
Do I lift up my soul,
Oh my GOD,
I trust in Thee,
Let me not be ashamed,
Let not my enemies, triumph over me.
Ye let none that wait,
On Thee be ashamed,
Ye let none that wait,
On Thee be ashamed,
Oh My God,
I trust in thee,
Let me not be ashamed,
Let not my enemies, triumph over me.
ONE THING I ASK OF THE LORD
One thing I ask of the Lord
This is what I seek
One thing I ask of the Lord
This is what I seek
May I dwell in the house of the Lord?
(Dwell in the house of the Lord)
May I dwell in the house of the Lord?
(Dwell in the house of the Lord)
To seek Him in His temple
To gaze upon His beauty
Repeat All
One thing I ask of the Lord
This is what I seek
One thing I ask of the Lord
This is what I seek
One thing I ask of the Lord
This is what I seek
One thing I ask of the Lord
This is what I seek
This is what I seek
This is what I seek
One thing I ask of the Lord
This is what I seek
May I dwell in the house of the Lord?
(Dwell in the house of the Lord)
May I dwell in the house of the Lord?
(Dwell in the house of the Lord)
To seek Him in His temple
To gaze upon His beauty
Repeat All
One thing I ask of the Lord
This is what I seek
One thing I ask of the Lord
This is what I seek
One thing I ask of the Lord
This is what I seek
One thing I ask of the Lord
This is what I seek
This is what I seek
ANCIENT WORDS
Ancient Words – Praise and Harmony – Acappella – A Cappella
Holy words long preserved for our walk in this world, They resound with God's own heart Oh, let the Ancient words impart. Words of Life, words of Hope Give us strength, help us cope In this world, where e'er we roam Ancient words will guide us Home. Ancient words ever true Changing me, and changing you. We have come with open hearts Oh let the ancient words impart. Holy words of our Faith Handed down to this age. Came to us through sacrifice Oh heed the faithful words of Christ. Holy words long preserved For our walk in this world. They resound with God's own heart Oh let the ancient words impart. Ancient words ever true Changing me, and changing you. We have come with open hearts Oh let the ancient words impart. Ancient words ever true Changing me, and changing you. We have come with open hearts Oh let the ancient words impart. Ancient words ever true Changing me, and changing you. We have come with open hearts Oh let the ancient words impart. Ancient words ever true Changing me, and changing you. We have come with open hearts Oh let the ancient words impart. We have come with open hearts Oh let the ancient words impart.
As we learn about GOD’S ways, may we find comfort and strength that JESUS has paid it all…for US!
JESUS is our Victory!
1 Corinthians 15:57
“but thanks be to God,
who gives us the victory
through our Lord Jesus Christ.“
In CHRIST, we are heirs to the throne of God.
Romans 8:17
“Now if we are children, then we are heirs –
heirs of God and co-heirs with Christ,
if indeed we share in his sufferings
in order that we may also share in his glory.”
48b99ab3-ffad-976a-1cc8-86e7c59708ea@yahoo.com>”>May we continue to learn to put our TRUST in, and teach others, about the ONE who paid it all!
May we pass down the wisdom of the scriptures that teach us THE WAY,…GOD’S WAY!
To God be the GLORY- GREAT THINGS HE HAS DONE!
In Him,
Bruce & Paula