The Bible declares, “Great is the Lord and greatly to be praised…” We welcome you who are gathered here in recognition of the greatness of our God. May His greatness be manifested among us today.
This is the last Sunday and the very last week of 2014. It is therefore time for sober reflection and serious consideration of the year. Reflection is defined as the act of reflecting as in casting back a light or heat, mirroring, or giving back or showing an image; the state of being reflected in this way.
When Moses came near to the Promised Land, he had Israel stop and reflect on the forty-year journey before any further advancement. They were to reflect on God’s guidance, His protection, His preservation and His provision. What was the reason for all of this? Moses wanted the people of God to develop an appreciation for the goodness of God to them individually and collectively.
As we approach the closing of this year, we too need to be reflective of God’s goodness to us. Like Israel, He guided us throughout 2014 through some very stringent circumstances; He protected us in times of danger; He preserved us both from and in some situations; and He provided food, clothing, shelter and everything else for us. So let us reflect and be appreciative of His goodness. Amen!

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

1. GLOBAL & NATIONAL INTERCESSORS
Today, 5:00 p.m.

2. OLD YEAR’S NIGHT
Wednesday, 10:00 p.m. Old Year’s Night Service.
No Lunch Hour Prayer/ Bible Study

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

4. NEXT SUNDAY
Worship & Ministry, 9:00 a.m.
Kingdom Men Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

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Special Thanks

Special thanks to all the ministries who participated, those who contributed to the Fellowship Dinner, and all those who labored to make last Sunday’s Christmas Program a success.
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FAMILY STORIES

In her book The Shelter of Each Other, Mary Pipher gives advice on rebuilding troubled families. She explores how today’s children sometimes overuse TV and videogames to the exclusion of informal instruction received from extended family.

she gives an example of a family reunion where the youngsters are given a video to watch in the back room so the adults can talk undisturbed. Dr. Pipher believes this diversion actually deprives kids. Children need to mix with the older generation so they can hear the stories of aunts, uncles, grandparents, and parents. This helps them learn from those who have gone before them.

The Old Testament places a high value on children being taught their spiritual heritage. After God parted the waters of the Jordan River, Joshua was instructed to take 12 stones from the river to create a memorial for future generations. “When your children ask… ‘What do these stones mean to you?’ then you shall answer them that the waters of the Jordan were cut off…And these stones shall be a memorial to the children of Israel forever” (Josh. 4:6-7).

We need spiritual interaction between generations. Remember, Bible stories are often family stories. And our children need them and us.

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MEDIA MINISTRY

World Overcomers: WSTA 1340 AM station: Sundays at 12:30 p.m. & Tuesdays at 6:00 a.m.