“And God said, let there be lights in the firmament of heaven to divide the day from the night; and let them be for signs, and for seasons, and for days and years:”( Gen 1:14). This is the year which the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it. Welcome!

Kentucky Governor, Matt Bevin stated on Monday, December 26, 2016 that the year 2017 should be another “Year of the Bible.” He justified his proclamation by quoting President Abraham Lincoln’s statement that “The Bible is the best gift God has ever given to man.” Of course, we would like to add after Jesus our Savior. He also quoted President Ronald Regan who said that “Of the many influences that have shaped the United States into a distinctive nation and people, none may be said to be more fundamental and enduring than the Bible.”

One of the reasons Governor Bevin gave for making the proclamation is to support The Second Annual Kentucky 120 United Bible Reading Marathon. This is scheduled to take place throughout the entire state from today Sunday, January 1, to Wednesday, January 4. The Marathon will involve different groups reading through the Bible for that period. Last January, The First Annual Bible Reading Marathon had approximately 30,000 volunteers.

Pastor Mark Harrell of Victory Christian Fellowship in Somerset, the group behind the Bible Reading Marathon, said that it was the governor himself who encouraged him to repeat the marathon in 2017. He said that it was not his intention to do so, but because the governor and his family participated last year, and desired the activity again, he was happy to repeat it. Over seventy counties are expected to participate.

This is a very encouraging gesture on the part of Governor Matt Bevin to proclaim 2017 as the year of the BIBLE. This is being done against the backdrop of godless legislation and actions in our nation. As I frequently say, all is not lost. These are clear signs indicative of the fact that God is still at work in the hearts of some of our leaders. Let us pray that it would spread to the hearts of others also. Amen!

HAVE A BLESSED AND VICTORIOUS NEW YEAR 2017!

SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK

NO KINGDOM MEN’S MINISTRY MEETING TODAY

LUNCH HOUR HOTLINE/ TAKING AUTHORITY OVER YOUR YEAR (PRAYER & FASTING)
•Wednesday, 12:00 noon- Lunch Hour Hotline
•5:30 p.m. – Decreeing & Declaring over 2017.

PRAISE & ADORATION PRACTICE
•Friday, 6:30 p.m.

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

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

Make 2017 a year of true change—base your resolutions on the Word of God.

Most resolutions fail by February. Just about everyone is going to make some promise to themselves to do something in the New Year: lose a few pounds, break a bad habit, cut down on social media…

There’s nothing wrong with setting goals. But this year, resolve to do something with a higher purpose. Something that has eternal weight and significance. Here are the LifeWay Groups Ministry’s recommendations.

This year, I resolve to…

…make real, noticeable progress in my walk with Christ.
Find out what it really means to be poor in spirit, to be meek, and to mourn, and discover how those qualities will help you live a life in which God’s blessings are abundantly clear and present.

…find peace in God’s sovereign will.
Find hope in understanding that the sudden or seemingly endless detours in life are God’s way of moving you from where you are to where He wants you to be.

…overcome strongholds that enslave me.
Learn to renew your mind in Christ as you identify and overcome the mental, familial, and even self-created strongholds that enslave you.

…become who I already am in Christ.
Challenge the status quo of our culture (and even some churches) by encouraging you to live more purely through the essential convictions of Christianity.

…know Jesus more intimately.
Explore the Gospel of John and move toward a more intimate relationship with Jesus through His miracles, what He said about Himself, and what others said about Him. -By Group Ministry
From: http://www.lifeway.com

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