We are so happy to be gathered in the name of the Lord. He has promised to be in the midst of us when we are gathered in His name. So with opened hearts we welcome Him.

Because of recent news coverage of alleged illegal activity by pastors promising miracles, Kenya’s attorney general has banned new religious organizations from registering as the East African nation moves to enforce stricter regulations on churches and other religious organizations.

According to Kenya’s Standard Newspaper, Mark Kariuki, chairman of the Evangelical Alliance of Kenya, said that Muigai’s move to stop church registration and regulate churches, amounted to persecution, “We call on all Christians to support us and stand with us,” he said. “When it comes to matters of faith, people are willing to die for the faith and we will stand firm with the church.”

The government decision came after TV station KTN and Inside Story broadcast a “Prayer Predators” exposé of preacher Victor Kanyari, whom the station claimed had been making money from his followers by asking them for advance payment for prayers and miracles. Kanyari, who preaches at Salvation Healing Ministry, continues holding services but hired security to screen visiting journalists.

Kanyari admitted that he coached members of his church to give false testimonies, but said many people had been “healed and blessed in many ways” by his miracle ministry. He will be investigated for obtaining money by false pretenses, according to Kenya’s director of public prosecutions.

The Bible warns us to “Beware of false prophets who come to you in sheep’s clothing but inwardly they are ravening wolves. You shall know them by their fruits.”(Mt. 7: 15-16).

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

1. KINGDOM MEN PRACTICE
Today, 6:00 p.m. All regular and Non-regular
attendees are asked to attend. If you are a man, you
are expected to be at this practice.

2. WARFARE PRAYER & FASTING
Wednesday 12:00 noon, Lunch Hour Warfare
Prayer. 5:30 p.m. Final Session of Times of
Refreshing.

3. CHOIR PRACTICE
Thursday, 6:30 p.m.

4. HOUR-OF-POWER PRAYER SESSION
Saturday, 7:00 a.m.- 8:00 a.m.

5. NEXT SUNDAY
• Worship & Ministry, 9:00 a.m.
• Members’ Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

REMINDERS
* SAMARITAN’S PURSE CHRISTMAS SHOEBOXES must be submitted by Monday, December 1st. Boxes can be dropped off at the church office between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Lets spread the message of Christ through the ministry of giving to those who are less fortunate.

* KING’S DAUGHTERS PRACTICE will be on Mondays at 6:00 p.m. in preparation for the upcoming Christmas program. All women and young people are asked to attend.

* F.E.A.’S ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PROGRAM will be on Sunday, December 21, 2014 at 6:00 p.m. All ministry leaders are asked to participate in making it a success.

ADDITIONAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
* CHRIST FOR THE NATIONS OUTREACH MINISTRIES is having a Callaloo sale on Sunday, December 7thover in the Annex. Small bowls are $6.00 and Large are $10.00. Please give your support.

* F.E.A. AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM is in need of a Kitchen Aide to assist with preparation of snack. Any interested persons please contact Sis. Cynthia Brookes, Afterschool Coordinator, at 774-8433.

A 45 YEAR OLD PROMISE

NOLA OCHS, A STUDENT AT FORT HAYS STATE UNIVERSITY IN KANSAS, TOOK A BREAK FROM HER STUDIES RECENTLY TO CELEBRATE HER 95TH BIRTHDAY. SHE BEGAN ATTENDING COLLEGE AT FORT HAYS IN 1930 BUT DIDN’T GRADUATE. WHEN SHE REALIZED SHE WAS ONLY A FEW CREDITS AWAY FROM EARNING HER DEGREE, SHE RETURNED TO THE UNIVERSITY IN 2006. NOLA IS NOT GOING TO LET HER AGE PREVENT HER FROM HONORING A COMMITMENT OVER 76 YEARS AGO TO FINISH HER EDUCATION.

IN JOSHUA 14 WE READ THAT CALEB DID NOT ALLOW HIS ADVANCING AGE TO PREVENT HIM FROM BELIEVING THAT GOD WOULD HONOR HIS PROMISE GIVEN 45 YEARS EARLIER (VV.10-12). AS ONE OF THE ORIGINAL SCOUTS SENT INTO THE PROMISED LAND, HE SAW LARGE CITIES INHABITED BY POWERFUL PEOPLE OF GREAT STATURE (NUM. 13: 28-33).

BUT CALEB WAS FAITHFUL TO GOD AND BELIEVED HE WOULD HELP THE ISRAELITES CONQUER THE LAND (14:6-9). AT 85 YEARS OF AGE, CALEB WAS STILL PHYSICALLY STRONG AND HIS FAITH UNWAVERING. HE TRUSTED THAT GOD WOULD HELP HIM TO CONQUER THE LAND, EVEN THOUGH IT STILL HAD GIANTS. SO JOSHUA BLESSED CALEB WITH HIS PORTION OF THE LAND, FULFILLING GOD’S 45-YEAR-OLD-PROMISE.

LIKE CALEB, WE MUST NOT ALLOW AGE , OUR PERSONAL GIANTS, OR YET-UNFULFILLED PROMISES TO PREVENT US FROM BELIEVING THAT GOD STILL HONORS HIS WORD TO US.—Marvin Williams

Every promise of God comes with His personal guarantee.

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