We thank God for another day of corporate worship. How good and pleasant it is for us to dwell together in unity.
Alabama Supreme Court Chief Justice, Roy Moore, was suspended from his office following his refusal to allow probate judges to issue marriage licenses to same sex couples. About two weeks ago, the Court of the Judiciary (COJ) ruled that Judge Moore will remain suspended without pay for the remainder of his current six-year term. Judge Moore’s term does not end officially until January 2019. However, because Alabama has an age limit of 70 years for judges, the judge will be denied the privilege of seeking reelection in 2018. Unless there is a reversal of the Supreme Court’s decision, Judge Moore’s judicial career is ended.
Founder and chairman of Liberty Counsel, Mat Staver, who represented Moore in oral arguments before the court, called the decision “an unbelievable violation of the law.” He also said, “To suspend Chief Justice Moore for the rest of his term is the same as removal.”
Evangelist Franklin Graham, president of Samaritan’s purse and Billy Graham Evangelistic Association, is urging Christians to pray for the judge who is taking a stand for what is right. He wrote on his Face Book page, “I have met Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore, and I appreciate that he is a man who will stand up for what is right.” Graham urged his 4.5 million followers to join him in praying for Judge Moore, and to share their encouragement with him.
The Christian post reported that it received approximately 13,000 shares and that nearly 9,500 people have written comments with encouraging words for the judge. Let us remember to pray for Judge Moore and his family in this trying time. The Bible says, “Blessed are they who are persecuted for righteousness sake for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” (Mt. 5:11) Amen!
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
BOARD MEETING
Today, 6:00p.m.
LUNCH HOUR HOTLINE
Wednesday, 12:00 noon- Lunch Hour Hotline
SISTERS IN UNITY: CHAT &CHEW FELLOWSHIP
Wednesday, 6:30p.m. ~ at FEA Patio
SIU: PRAYER NIGHT “REACHING THE THRONE ROOM”
Thursday, 7:00p.m
SIU: CELEBRATION SERVICE
Friday, 7:00p.m
HOUR-OF-POWER PRAYER SESSION
Saturday, 7:00a.m. – 8:00a.m.
SIU: UNITY PICNIC~ MAGENS BAY “POT LOCK”
Saturday, 11:00a.m. (Shed 1)
PRAISE AND ADORATION PRACTICE
Saturday, 6:30p.m.
NEXT SUNDAY
Worship & Ministry Service, 9:00 a.m.
The King’s Daughters Meeting, 6:00p.m.
Lord, Help My Pastor
by, Patricia Bankhead
Lord, help my Pastor, I pray
There are many obstacles in his way
Every burden help him to bear.
Dear Lord, keep him in Your tender care
Give him strength and the ability
To care for the church and his family.
Lord, there is so much he has to do
He can’t do alone, he surely needs You
So shelter him in Your loving arms.
Safe from all danger and unseen harm
Guard his mouth, his heart and mind
Remove every tittle of sin and pride
Keep him in the hour of temptation.
May he not be moved by Satan’s persuasion
Remove all fears, Lord, remove all doubt
By Your Spirit, Lord, be in his mouth
So that he will speak a word that is due
And bring Your dear people closer to You
In Jesus Name, Amen.
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