We praise God for another day that we can come together and worship. May He be pleased with our worship. Welcome!
On Saturday December 23, 2016, the United Nations Security Council voted 14 to 0 condemning Israeli settlements in the West Bank and Jerusalem as illegal. This resolution requires a return by Israel to their borders prior to 1967 and seeks to take Judea and Samaria completely out of Israel’s control, thus leaving it indefensible. The resolution was spearheaded by Egypt. All but one of the Security Council’s 15 members, including Russia, China and the United States’ closest European allies approved it; but the United States abstained and refused to enact its veto power in the interest of Israel.
Reaction to this outcome was swift and predictable. Members of Congress charged that the president had betrayed one of the United States’ closest allies. The Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the measure “absurd,” and his government said the United States had secretly “colluded” with the Palestinians on the resolution. President elect, Donald Trump, who had publicly urged a veto, encouraged Israel to “stay strong” until his inauguration.
But the last thing that we want as a nation is to find ourselves on the wrong side of a matter in which God has already ruled. It could spell endless trouble for us. In Genesis 12:1, God called Abraham and told him that He was taking him to a land that He would show him. In Genesis 13:14-17, God outlined to Abraham the geographical location of the land He was giving to him and his descendants. In Genesis 15:18-21, God gave Abraham further details about the geographical location of the land which includes the West Bank, Gaza, and the Golan Heights. In chapter 13:13 God specifically stated that He was giving the land to Israel “forever.” And in Joel 3:3, God makes it abundantly clear that He would judge the nations that “divide” the land which He has given to Israel.
We need to engage in urgent and earnest prayer for our nation at this time that a way be found for us to assist Israel before it is too late. Also we need to be in prayer for Israel that God would defend them against all their enemies and give them peace. “Pray for the peace of Jerusalem; they shall prosper that love thee.” (Ps. 122:6).
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
BOARD MEETING
Today, 6:30 p.m.
LUNCH HOUR HOTLINE/ SPECIAL WARFARE PRAYER FOR ISRAEL
Wednesday, 12:00 noon- Lunch Hour Hotline
5:30 p.m. – Warfare Prayer for Israel
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.
Business Meeting, intermediately after service.
The King’s Daughters Meeting, 6:00 p.m.
8 Reasons to Celebrate -by Joyce Meyer
We have so much to be thankful for in life. I’m reminded of it every time I wake up in the morning—because God truly has worked out every negative thing that has happened to me for my good. Not only that, He’s made it possible for us to work together to accomplish some incredible things!
Back in January, I set a goal for myself to be thankful every day of the year. I’ve tried my best to do that, and in the process, I’ve realized that complaining doesn’t change a thing! But choosing a thankful attitude can help me enjoy a perfectly lousy day.
I am so encouraged by this scripture and I hope it encourages you. John 10:10 says, The thief comes only in order to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have and enjoy life, and have it in abundance (to the full, till it overflows).
You see, through every storm of life, we can be strengthened by God’s love, refreshed by His Word, and fully energized to press on in our journey of faith. Instead of focusing on the negative, we can choose to remember the good things He’s doing and celebrate!
Through the years, I have made many lists to remind myself of the reasons I have to be thankful to God. And to this day, I can look at them and be encouraged.
A few of my favorites include:
1.God’s provision
2.The love of my family and friends
3.Our partners
4.The privilege of teaching God’s Word
5.The gifts of the Holy Spirit
6.Being able to help people
7.Clean water and good food
8.All the beautiful things that God has created
Each time I look at these things, I am blessed all over again! I encourage you to join me in this year of thanks. Write lists of thanksgiving for the good things God has done. Not only will it cheer you up in hard times, it will strengthen your relationship with God. He is so worthy of our gratitude! Rejoice in the Lord and be glad. —Psalm 32:11 (NIV)
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