FOCUS FOR THE MONTH
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SCRIPTURE OF THE WEEK
Wednesday Corporate Fasting Scripture – Isaiah 58 (ESV); Isaiah 58 (KJV)
Friday End of Week Scripture – Ephesians 3:20-21 (KJV)
MEMBERS BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
ANNOUNCEMENTS
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***The English Standard Version (ESV) stands in the classic mainstream of English Bible translations over half-millennium. The fountainhead of that stream was William Tyndale’s New Testament of 1526; marking its course was the King James Version of 1611 (KJV), the English Revised Version of 1885 (RV), the American Standard Version of 1901 (ASV), the Revised Standard Version of 1952 and 1971 (RSV). Faithfulness to the text and vigorous pursuit of accuracy were combined with simplicity, beauty, and dignity of expression in that stream. Our goal has been to carry forward this legacy for a new century.
To this end, each word and phrase in the ESV has been carefully weighed against the original Hebrew, Aramaic, and Greek to ensure the fullest accuracy and clarity and avoid under-translating or overlooking any nuance of the original text. The words and phrases grow out of the Tyndale-King James legacy and, most recently, out of the RSV, with the 1971 RSV text providing the starting point for our work. Archaic language has been brought to current usage, and significant corrections have been made in translating key texts. But throughout, our goal has been to retain the depth of meaning and enduring language that have made their indelible mark on the English-speaking world and have defined the life and doctrine of the church over the last four centuries.
The ESV is an “essentially literal” translation that seeks as far as possible to capture the precise wording of the original text and the personal style of each Bible writer. It seeks to be transparent to the original text, letting the reader see the structure and meaning of the original as directly as possible. More about the ESV translation philosophy….***
PRAISE & WORSHIP
DAILY DEVOTIONALS
Sunday, October 29, 2023 – YOU CAN TRUST GOD – Psalm 9:7-10
Our Daily Bread Focus: Trust in God
Reflect & Pray
Recall a tough situation when God showed you His love and faithfulness. What else did you learn about His character? How can this encourage you today?
Father, You’re always faithful. Help me trust You. Let difficult times draw me closer to You.
Reflect & Pray
How can you show more compassion to others? What characteristic of God do you most need to imitate when online?
Holy Spirit, please grow the fruit of godly character in me today, especially when I’m online.
Reflect & Pray
How does it encourage you to remember God’s protective care for you? How have you experienced His care?
Dear God, thank You for Your fierce, protective love for me. Help me to rest securely in Your tender care.
Reflect & Pray
What’s your story of the moment Jesus became real to you? What has it cost you to follow Him?
Father, please help me choose Your Son over everything this world has to offer.
Thursday, November 2, 2023 – EVERYBODY WORSHIPS – Acts 17:24-32
Daily Bread Focus: Worship
Scripture(s): Jeremiah 10:1-6; John 4:22-24
What other “gods” do you see society worshiping today? What do you rely on to give you purpose and security?
Father, forgive me for placing wealth, beauty, politics, or other things first. I take them off the altar of my heart and place You there instead.
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Reflect & Pray
When have you noticed the light of Jesus shining through another person? How has someone else’s good deeds prompted you to praise God?
Dear Jesus, please shine Your vibrant light of love in and through my life so I can give honor to the Father and encourage others to put their trust in You.
Saturday, November 4, 2023 – GOD’S RESCUE – Psalm 40:1-4
Our Daily Bread Focus: God’s Love
Reflect & Pray
When has God delivered you from the “muddy marsh”? How do His past rescues encourage you to trust in Him?
When I’m stuck in the mud, I’ll wait patiently for You, my loving God.
THIS WEEK’S INSPIRATIONAL THOUGHT BY SISTER CLOVIA
LIGHT GIVERS
Arise and shine, for your light has come, and the glory of the Lord rises upon you. — Isaiah 60:1
God called us to operate as light givers to a world that struggles against physical and spiritual forces. In this world, we are in combat with health, finance, and today’s political climate. Under these circumstances, being a light giver for God is so important.
As you shine your light for others to see, you will also know that it reflects the light that Jesus has placed in you. Let that light in you strengthen you and direct others to God.
Do not shrink or dim your beautiful light to make someone else feel more comfortable. Be yourself in Christ without hesitation; you will inspire others to shine.
Being a light giver is not an option. It’s a command. So, get out there and shine!
The Lord has been good to me
Brought me from a mighty long way
Gave me food and shelter,
I thank Him for His grace
I keep my hands in the Master’s hand, and
I never never go astray
I’m trusting, trusting in the Lord
— Marvin L. Grant, Songwriter
Walk in the light, beautiful light
Come where the dewdrops of mercy shine bright
Shine all around us by day and by night
Jesus, the Light of the world.
Oh Lord, shine all around us by day and by night
Oh Lord, Jesus is the light of the world
— Arrangement by Geo D Elderkin