FOCUS OF THE MONTH
Those who God has set free are free indeed
SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
The Spirit of the Lord God is upon me; because the Lord hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek, he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound. – Isaiah 61:1 (KJV)
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Sister Evelyn Postell– July 29 – Class 12
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Overview: People of today are watching the Church. If we expect to experience the promises that God is offering us, we must go out to the highways and hedges and seek people who are not like us. God has been faithful to us despite how we’ve handled the evil around us. It’s time to pursue that which is good in the sight of God as we travel through life, because it’s what we bring back that counts. How are we as a Church impacting the communities? Even though we may face much opposition and persecution, as we do the work of evangelism, God delights in watching over His children.
When we feel overcome by the troubles of life, we can rest in the knowledge that God will rescue us out of those deep waters. Remember, the Holy Spirit is our sweet companion throughout our whole lives. Allow Him to guide us in our deepest troubles and shoulder the burdens we bear.
We may not always get this walk of Christianity right each and every time. Remember, we all are like sheep that sometimes stray away from our God given assignments. However, Jesus bore all of our sins and we are forgiven! When we falter, ask God to cleanse us from all unrighteousness. Then strive to imitate Jesus as the Holy Spirit guide us in the ways of a true Christian, to win souls for the Kingdom of God.
Please Note — Story Scriptures this week are from “The Message” Bible
Monday, July 24, 2017 – Building Community – Ephesians 2:19- 3:11
Focus: In order for us to build a community and experience the promises that God is offering us, we must seek a community of people not like us.
Scriptures: Acts 2:44-47
Tuesday, July 25, 2017 – What We Bring Back – Psalm 37:1-6, 23-27
Focus: God is faithful! Despite the evil challenges we face, let’s be faithful to pursue that which is good. As we travel through life, be sure to bring back what counts, as we help others to know Jesus.
Scriptures: 1st Thessalonians 5:14-15, 21-24
Wednesday, July 26, 2017 – Out of the Deep – 2 Samuel 22:17-20
Focus: God delights in watching over His children. When we feel overwhelmed by the troubles of this world, we can rest in the knowledge that God will rescue us out of the deep waters.
Scriptures: Matthew 8:23-27
Thursday, July 27, 2017 – Sweet Company – John 14:15-26
Focus: The Holy Spirit is our sweet companion throughout our whole life. Let’s allow Him to guide us in our deepest troubles and shoulder the burdens we bear.
Scriptures: Romans 8:26, 27; Luke 11:11-13
Friday – July 28, 2017 – Forgiven – 1 John 1:1-10
Focus: We all like sheep have strayed away from God, however, Jesus bore our sins and we are forgiven. We must ask God to cleanse us and then strive to imitate Jesus as the Holy Spirit guide us in the way of true Christians to win souls.
Scriptures: 1st Peter 2:21-25
Friday’s Close Out Scripture: Ephesians 3:20-21 (KJV) and Ephesians 3:20-21 (The Message)
Inspirational Thoughts from Sister Clovia Thompson – Unsung Servants of Christ
A servant is a hallmark of Christian leadership. These unheralded heroes of faith live lives of selfless service, humility and love. There are many unsung servants who faithfully support the 5 A.M. Bible Study Ministry over these many years, who stay in the background and continue to play an important role.
One of those unsung servants is Lillian Divers. A sincere gratitude for all she has done in the Lord’s service. For many years she opened her home for monthly meetings and meals. She shared her church, Mt. Carmel, for special events. She prayed for the needs of the ministry. She and her husband, Rev. Ronald Divers, served as spiritual advisors for the Ministry.
Sister Divers is indeed a reflection of God’s love and we want her to know that we have noticed and appreciate all that you have done and continue to do.
L = Love the Lord
I = Inspire others to serve
L = Lift others up in prayer
L= Lend a helping hand when needed
I = Inspire others in their Christian walk
A = Adore the Lord
N = Nourish others in their spiritual growth