“…Alleluia, for the Lord God omnipotent reigns.” (Rev. 19:6) We welcome you in the name of the Lord who alone reigns.

More than one week ago, a terrorist group with links to the Islamic State (ISIL) released a video, showing the beheading of 21 Egyptian Coptic Christians in Libya. Shortly thereafter, Egypt and Libya launched warplanes in an air assault on Darna in eastern Libya, where the group is based.

White House spokesman Josh Earnest said, “This wanton killing of innocents is just the most recent of the many vicious acts perpetrated by ISIL-affiliated terrorists against the people of the region, including the murders of dozens of Egyptian soldiers in the Sinai, which only further galvanizes the international community to unite against ISIL.” All of the victims worked inside Libya, and terrorists kidnapped them in December. In the video, an English-speaking terrorist said, “Safety for you crusaders is something you can only wish for.”

Frank Wolf, a retired Virginia congressman said in a statement that Christians and other groups are on the “edge of extinction” due to terrorism, and policy-makers must do more. The video was captioned “A Message to the Nation of the Cross” (the Church).

Obviously this message from ISIS is intended to drive fear into God’s people everywhere. But “…God has not given to us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.” (2Tim. 1:7). Also, Jesus said, “I will build my church and the gates of hell shall not prevail against it.” (Mt.16:18).

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

1. KINGDOM MEN MINISTRY MEETING
After Service in the annex

2. LUNCH HOUR HOTLINE
Wednesday, 12:00 noon Lunch Hour Hotline
5:30 pm. – Warfare prayer in preparation for
Outreach to Savan.

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

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

5. KIDS GIGG CHILDREN’S MINISTRY
Saturday, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 noon.

6. NEXT SUNDAY
Worship & Ministry 9:00 a.m.
Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m.

EXPECT GREAT THINGS

William Carey was an ordinary man with an extraordinary faith. Born into a working-class family in the 18th century, Carey made his living as a shoemaker. While crafting shoes, Carey read theology and journals of explorers. God used His Word and the stories of the discovery of new people groups to burden him for global evangelism. He went to India as a missionary, and not only did he do the work of an evangelist but he learned Indian dialects into which he translated the Word of God. Carey’s passion for missions is expressed by his words: “Expect great things from God; attempt great things for God.” Carey lived out this maxim, and thousands have been inspired to do missionary service by his example.
The Bible tells of many whose faith in God produced amazing results. Hebrews tells of those “who through faith subdued kingdoms, worked righteousness, obtained promises, stopped the mouth of lions, quenched the violence of fire, escaped the edge of the sword, out of weakness were made strong” ( Hebrews 11:33-34).
The list of heroes of the faith has grown through the ages, and we can be a part of that list. Because of God’s power and faithfulness, we can attempt great things for God and expect great things from God. –Dennis Fisher
When God is your partner, you can make your plans large!

“Que por fe conquistaron reinos, hicieron justicia, alcanzaron promesas, taparon bocas de leones, apagaron fuegos impetuosos, evitaron filo de espada, sacaron fuerzas de debilidad, se hicieron fuertes en batallas, pusieron en fuga ejércitos extranjeros. “
Hebreos 11:33-34 (RVR1960)

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