Good morning church family,
50ac3a60-3e23-adb3-de49-5d185edbe732@yahoo.com>”>GIVING THANKS:
* Irene Aschen got a diagnosis for her fragile medical condition and she has what Meegan has which is “Adrenal insufficiency”. Thankfully they have a medical plan in place should her lungs flare up. Irene thanks everyone for your prayers and is grateful to God for this diagnosis. Her faith remains strong and she said “there is no denying the power of God”.
* The Beans family sends their deepest thanks for the prayers as they made it through the hurricane without incident.
* Nancy Melson’s test came back cleared which is great news!
PRAYER REQUESTS:
* Prayers for all who have been affected by the recent hurricanes that have hit their areas hard. Most especially all in the state of Florida and those in Asheville NC who are trying to recover.
* Prayers for the Ruiz family as the court date for Levi is coming up on 10/29 as to who will be granted permanent guardianship.
* Melanie Gardner (Randy’s daughter) asked for prayers for the family of Avery Martin, who was attending Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas majoring in Bible and family ministry, who tragically perished in an accident. Here is his obituary:
* Ron Saracino Sr. is dealing with increased facial pain from Fibromyalgia.
* Nadine asked for prayers for several friends who are going through marital problems.
* Debbie Christy asked for continued prayers for her nephew Clifford Christy, as well as continued prayers for Carrie Christy.
* Prayers for Al Wilson who is back in the hospital after contracting sepses. Prayers for Michelle as well who is walking by his side through his storm.
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92470c28-b99a-b2be-04be-1f407989fbcb@yahoo.com>”>COMING UP:
The Gem Street church of Christ in New Haven is having an anniversary revival this weekend!
477fdf98-78e5-c402-9029-cdc54fbea440@yahoo.com>”>The Manchester church of Christ’s YOUTH RALLY will be held from November 15th to November 17th at their building 595 Tolland Turnpike, Manchester, CT. Contact Randall Colson for details: randall@manchestercofc.org Teens (6-12th grade) is $20.00, Chaperones – $20.00 per person. There are flyers on the table in the auditorium for anyone who has interest in going.
61eba584-bcff-b704-e9e1-3ffd2824f9e3@yahoo.com>”>They will be having a gathering at Ron & Lisa’s home on Saturday November 23rd. Mark the date and stay tuned for details.
Here are a few photos from the Young Adult fellowship last weekend. Rumor has it that Jin lead the team through the Pirates escape room!
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db84a782-57e6-529a-4ce6-2fedcc778a60@yahoo.com>”>TUESDAY, October 29th at 9:30 a.m. will be the next zoom mid-week ladies bible study lead by Lisa and Mary Lou Saracino. Next lesson is chapter 7 in the book. Please see Mary Lou if you would like to join the study and need a book. Note: The Tuesday October 15th class is cancelled.
43fbc412-2ec2-c0dc-2e66-734ff4fd4046@yahoo.com>”>Today October 12th 10:00am – 12:00 noon will be the first of the Ladies’ Saturday Bible studies at the church building. These studies will meet every second Saturday of the month. We will be doing an in depth study on exploring the FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT – LIVING BEYOND YOURSELF – Galatians 5:22-23 this coming year. Thanks to sister Nadine Keller who will lead us in a study of the Holy Spirit for this first class. These consecutive Saturday classes will continue to incorporate works of benevolence to encourage others both in and outside of the faith, and this body. We will be putting together the College care bags today. Thanks to all who made donations to the College Care packages!
TRUNK OR TREAT will be held on Saturday, October 26th. Families who will be decorating their trunks can line up in the back parking lot at 5:00 p.m. Anyone able to provide small snacks, chips, or deserts that would be great!
2963b5db-ce1d-9584-207c-1563ba3d92c2@yahoo.com>”>Sunday October 27th – POT LUCK after worship. Join us for our Harvest themed Pot luck and Pie contest! A sign up sheet is posted for your Fall themed dishes! Start thinking about your pie & bring a friend!
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f701835d-c7cf-f49f-9ba0-5a28bfa390b5@yahoo.com>”>In John 16:33 Jesus tells us that we will encounter trying times and have trouble in this life.
Hurricane Milton is the second hurricane to hit the state of Florida in just a few weeks time. Thankfully, with all of the advanced warning, many were able to evacuate.
Some storms that hit are sudden, and without warning. Some storms come one right after the other. Below is an image of a hurricane taken from space. Above the storm, is calm.
7e23f8bc-18d9-92af-84b5-a9628aa35926@yahoo.com>”>While the state of Florida was dealing with Hurricane Milton, there were also several devastating tornadoes that also hit many counties simultaneously, leveling everything in their path.
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938ef55f-e4d2-7629-8331-8273fcb6d84c@yahoo.com>”>Jesus shared with his disciples that they will encounter trouble in this life. But He also emphasized, that IN HIM, we will have peace…
c217d970-198f-da4a-1f43-bfe172f57bdf@yahoo.com>”>No doubt this life brings heartache, challenges, grief, and trauma. Daily we are faced with storms on every level, physical storms, emotional battles, job losses, family and marital strife, the passing of loved ones, and the list goes on.
Thank God for our Faith in Jesus Christ!
IN CHRIST.…we can fearlessly face any adversities in this life and know without a doubt, because of our FAITH , we will be triumphant no matter what befalls us!
ffce0f2b-31b4-d156-0285-36ca237c9d02@yahoo.com>”>Followers of Jesus choose to focus on GOD’s character, power and love – rather than being absorbed with the turbulent circumstances raging around us. To claim CHRIST’S STRENGTH in our storm, rather than letting the storm crush us, is to not only help us endure, but ultimately for the GLORY of God.
6e642d97-9535-bf7b-a9b0-29e7e20ad675@yahoo.com>”>Storms and troubling situations happen and often we feel helpless and don’t know what to do. Our storms bring us to a point of chaos and confusion. Difficult times set the stage for God to show Himself MIGHTY in our life.
The truth is we aren’t in control, but GOD is! He is aware of every single detail of our storm.
7b33b5ea-4b27-7ef7-1fbc-c1109a30d9a3@yahoo.com>”>Jesus stands in the midst of our storm and longs for us to take HIS HAND. For HIS HANDS are opened wide for us to enter into His perfect peace which passes understanding. What Jesus endured, gives us hope that there is SO much more than this life!
John 10:10 “The thief does not come except to steal, and to kill and to destroy. I have come that they may have life, and that they may have it more abundantly.“
Nothing about the storms of life are easy. In fact, sometimes our storms break us. As Christians we need to think spiritually during our storms, have HOPE and do not fear!
JESUS WILL CARRY US THROUGH.
JESUS IS WITH US DURING OUR STORM
1 Corinthians 1:8
“He will sustain you to the end, guiltless in the day of our Lord Jesus Christ.“
JESUS IS our PEACE.
John 16:33
“I have said these things to you, that in me you may have peace. In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.”
DO NOT FEAR…
Isaiah 41:10
“Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous hand.”
JESUS empowers us with EVERYTHING we need to face our storms.
Philippians 4:19
“My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.”
SO BE STRONG…
eed3c480-2334-e8a7-db5d-2507d1bad3f7@yahoo.com>”>GOD WILL KEEP HIS PROMISES...and we will brought safely through and reach our journey’s end in JESUS CHRIST.
John10:27-28
“My sheep hear my voice, and I know them, and they follow me. I give them eternal life, and they will never perish, and no one will snatch them out of my hand.”
8f3f6b23-8778-a947-16fd-9312bfe6d1b2@yahoo.com>”>Mark 4:35-36 shares the story of JESUS calming the storm. This account is also found in Matthew and Luke.
Jesus had been teaching near the Sea of Galilee. Afterwards, he wanted a respite from the crowds so he decided to take a boat with the apostles to the opposite shore where there were no large towns. “A furious squall came up, and the waves broke over the boat, so that it was nearly swamped. Jesus was in the stern, sleeping on a cushion. The disciples woke him and said to him, “Teacher, don’t you care if we drown?” He got up, rebuked the wind and said to the waves, “Quiet! Be still!” Then the wind died down and it was completely calm. He said to his disciples, “Why are you so afraid? Do you still have no faith?“
ff24ec07-e726-7f15-1527-7269a6fa46a3@yahoo.com>”>In Mark 6:47-52 shortly after Jesus fed the five thousand, we read the account when Jesus saw his disciples in the midst of a storm.
“When evening came, the boat was in the middle of the lake, and he was alone on the land. He saw the disciples straining at the oars, because the wind was against them. About the fourth watch of the night he went out to them, walking on the lake, He was about to pass by them, but when they saw him walking on the lake, they thought he was a ghost. They cried out, because they all saw him and were terrified. Immediately he spoke to them and said, ‘take heart; it is I. Do not be afraid.” Then he climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. They were completely amazed…”
ac3e6248-80d9-0fa7-6113-300ade09c1cc@yahoo.com>”>In Matthew 14:25-31 Peter said to Jesus, “Lord if it is you, tell me to come to you on the water.” “Come“, he said. Then Peter got down out of the boat, walked on the water and came toward Jesus. But when he saw the wind, he was afraid and beginning to sink, cried out, “Lord, save me!”
Peter began to sink because he took his eyes off of Jesus.
Our Lord in His tender, kind and loving way, extended his hand and took hold of Peter’s hand.
“Jesus immediately reached out his hand and took hold of him,” Matthew 14:31
vs. 32 “And when they climbed into the boat, the wind died down. Then those who were in the boat worshipped him, saying. “Truly you are the Son of God.“
e0f8fb55-458b-bb59-4918-7b86c0e24c2e@yahoo.com>”>Jesus is with us in our storms and He calms us with His promises. He moves us from having “head knowledge” to personally experiencing the powerful peace of the Master’s presence.
God has a plan in the storms of life, but we don’t always know what it is. That’s the part that requires faith. We reach for a plan, but Jesus offers His hand instead!
Take your trial, one day at a time and keep trusting HIM.
Stay in God’s Word and remember you are not alone. Jesus sees when we are weary and straining at the oars. HE WILL carry us through.
b7eacb0e-f009-8a35-a039-7db0764d4659@yahoo.com>”>God’s word offers us such HOPE!
86705886-1231-7688-6f9b-e907b04c537d@yahoo.com>”>Psalm 9:9-10
“The Lord is a shelter for the oppressed, a refuge in times of trouble“
Psalm 46:1
“God is our refuge and strength, a helper who is always found in times of trouble.”
Psalm 59:16
“But I will sing of Your strength and proclaim Your loving devotion in the morning. For You are my fortress, my refuge in times of trouble.”
Psalm 56:4 “In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I shall not be afraid. What can flesh do to me?”
Isaiah 12:2
“Surely God is my salvation; I will trust and not be afraid. The LORD, the LORD himself, is my strength and my defense; he has become my salvation.“
Exodus 14:14
“The LORD is fighting for you! So be still!”
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Psalm 115:9
“O Israel, trust the LORD! He is your helper and your shield.”
Psalm 40:2-3
“He lifted me out of the slimy pit, out of the mud and mire; he set my feet on a rock and gave me a firm place to stand. He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him.”
When we so broken we don’t have the right words to say, the Holy Spirit cries out on our behalf!
Romans 8:26
“In the same way, the Spirit helps us in our weakness. We do not know what we ought to pray for, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groans that words cannot express. And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for the saints in accordance with God’s will.“
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Romans 8:36
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Our AWESOME GOD has us covered!
KEEP SINGING THROUGH YOUR STORM:
ALL TO JESUS I SURRENDER
All to Jesus I surrender acapella singing – Video Search Results
I surrender all,
I surrender all.
All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
All to Jesus I surrender,
Humbly at His feet I bow,
Worldly pleasures all forsaken;
Take me, Jesus, take me now.
I surrender all,
I surrender all.
All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
I surrender all,
I surrender all.
All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
I surrender all,
I surrender all.
All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
I surrender all,
I surrender all.
All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
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All to Jesus I surrender,
All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live.
All to Him I freely give;
I will ever love and trust Him,
In His presence daily live.
I surrender all,
I surrender all.
All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
All to Jesus I surrender,
Humbly at His feet I bow,
Worldly pleasures all forsaken;
Take me, Jesus, take me now.
I surrender all,
I surrender all.
All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
All to Jesus I surrender,
Make me, Savior, wholly Thine;
Let me feel Thy Holy Spirit,
Truly know that Thou art mine.
I surrender all,
I surrender all.
All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
All to Jesus I surrender,
Lord, I give myself to Thee;
Fill me with Thy love and power,
Let Thy blessing fall on me.
I surrender all,
I surrender all.
All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
All to Jesus I surrender,
Now I feel the sacred flame.
Oh, the joy of full salvation!
Glory, glory to His name!
I surrender all,
I surrender all.
All to Thee, my blessed Savior,
I surrender all.
A SHELTER IN TIME OF STORM
The Lord’s our Rock in Him we hide,
A shelter in the time of storm:
Secure whatever ill betide,
A shelter in the time of storm.
O Jesus is a Rock in a weary land,
A weary Land,
A weary Land,
O Jesus is a Rock in a weary land,
A shelter in the time of storm.
A shade by day,
defense by night,
A shelter in the time of storm;
No fears alarm no foes a fright,
A shelter in the time of storm.
O Jesus is a Rock in a weary land,
A weary Land,
A weary Land,
O Jesus is a Rock in a weary land,
A shelter in the time of storm.
The raging storms may round us beat,
A shelter in the time of storm.
We’ll never leave our safe retreat,
A shelter in the time of storm.
O Jesus is a Rock in a weary land,
A weary Land,
A weary Land,
O Jesus is a Rock in a weary land,
A shelter in the time of storm.
O Rock divine,
O Refuge dear,
A shelter in the time of storm.
Be Thou our helper ever near,
A shelter in the time of storm.
O Jesus is a Rock in a weary land,
A weary Land,
A weary Land,
O Jesus is a Rock in a weary land,
A shelter in the time of storm.
This scripture in Isaiah is a command…to BE STILL... take time to pause and reflect on life and our CREATOR. To focus our minds and place our trust in God, and to KNOW that HE is in control.
Psalm 46:10
“Be still and know that I am GOD.”
b84c9744-cd74-4e92-14ae-187cdac099a2@yahoo.com>”>In CHRIST, we are stronger than ANY storm….
3d574900-b347-706f-0b1f-c2e3e8b2969a@yahoo.com>”>Our storms are for a much greater purpose, to help us to see God’s glory and to trust in the One who paid it all.
We close with this hymn….
BECAUSE HE LIVES!
Because He Lives – A Cappella Hymn
Place GOD at the HIGHEST PLACE in your life and spread the good news that JESUS SAVES!
Our love in Him,
Bruce & Paula