We give God praise and thanks for this another day of worship, another day to celebrate the King of Kings and the Lord of Lords. We are honored that you have come join us.
For more than ten years, the Southern Baptist Convention International Mission Board (IMB) disqualified all candidates who spoke in tongues or who had been baptized in churches that disagreed with the convention’s view of baptism. However, that was recently changed, when the IMB’s trustees, prompted by their new president, David Platt, approved a new and simplified set of rules for the agency’s more than 4,800 missionaries.
The new rules now permit those who were baptized by immersion and who are members of a SBC church to be candidates. The changes also address the question of charismatic worship and prayer practices, which have been controversial for Southern Baptists. Under the previous rules, candidates who spoke in tongues were totally barred. But under the new rules, speaking in tongues does not disqualify missionary candidates. However, an overemphasis on charismatic gifts, like speaking in tongues, could still lead to discipline. These changes in rules on baptism and speaking in tongues, made national headlines when they were first adopted.
We praise God that even the Southern Baptist Convention International Mission Board (IMB) is beginning to realize that speaking in tongues is of God after all. This creates the opportunity for God to channel through this organization more powerful and anointed missionaries, who will now be more effective against the Devil and his kingdom. Hallelujah!
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
1. BAPTISM CLASS
Commences today at 5:00 p.m.
2. KINGDOM MEN’S MINISTRY
Today, 6:00 p.m.
3. LUNCH HOUR HOTLINE/ WARFARE PRAYER
Wednesday, 12:00 noon Lunch Hour Hotline
5:30 p.m. – Warfare Prayer
4. CHOIR PRACTICE
Thursday, 6:30 p.m.
5. HOUR-OF-POWER PRAYER SESSION
Saturday, 7:00 a.m. – 8:00 a.m.
6. PRAISE & WORSHIP PRACTICE
Saturday, 6:00 p.m.
7. NEXT SUNDAY
Worship & Ministry, 9:00 a.m.
Board Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
Caribbean Wesleyan College
You are reminded of the fundraising initiative that is in progress on behalf of C.W.C., Caribbean Wesleyan College in Jamaica. The banquet tickets are available from planning committee members, Deacon Brookes and Sister Fenton. Please see the planning committee members if you have questions.
The Banquet is on June 12th, at 7:30p.m. at Faith Wesleyan Holiness Fellowship Hall. Thanks for your support.
P.S. Banquets are 50% off retail at only $25.00.
MORE THAN INFORMATION
How is behavior altered? In his book The Social Animal, David Brooks notes that some experts have said people just need to be taught the long-terms risks of bad behavior. For example, he writes: “Smoking can lead to cancer. Adultery destroys families, and lying destroys trust. The assumption was that once you reminded people of the foolishness on their behavior, they would be motivated to stop. Both reason and will are obviously important in making moral decisions and exercising self-control. But neither of these character models has proven very effective.” In other words, information alone is not powerful enough to transform behavior.
As Jesus’ followers, we want to grow and change spiritually. More than two millennia ago, Jesus told His disciples how that can happen. He said, “Abide in Me, and I in you. As a branch cannot bear fruit of itself, unless it abides in the vine, neither can you, unless you abide in Me.” (John 15:4). Jesus is the Vine and we, His followers, are the branches. If we’re honest, we know we’re utterly helpless and spiritually ineffective apart from Him. Jesus transforms us spiritually and reproduces His life in us – as we abide in Him. –Marvin Williams
Spanish Scripture: (John 15:4)
“ Permanezcan en mí, y yo permaneceré en ustedes…”
-Juan 15:4 (NVI)
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MEDIA MINISTRY
World Overcomers: WSTA 1340 AM station: Sundays at 12:30 p.m. & Tuesdays at 6:00 a.m.
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A change in behavior begins with Jesus changing our heart.