“I was glad when they said unto me; Let us go into the house of the Lord” (Ps. 122:1). We are sure that you are glad to be here with us today. Welcome!
Recently published researched findings about the world’s favorite Bible verse have proved to be very interesting indeed. They indicate that the world’s favorite Bible verse for the past year – 2016 was Romans 8:28: “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.” (NIV). The information was gathered from the You Version Bible App. This particular verse, Rom. 8:28, was highlighted, shared, and bookmarked more than any other verse by YouVersion’s users. Of course You Version has now installed its Bible App on more than 250 million unique devices.
In every category that was measured, the global You Version community has been more engaged with the Bible throughout 2016 than in any other year previously. The organization announced that 2016 was its most successful year ever.
Notable nations where usage of the app showed significant increase include Argentina, Cameroon, Mozambique, Bangladesh, Indonesia, and Nepal, which YouVersion called one of the most rapid increases in Bible reading in a heart language they had ever seen.
Even though Jeremiah 29:11, (“For I know the plans I have for you…”) (NIV), was the top verse in 29 of the 88 countries, Romans 8: 28 still had more highlights, shares and bookmarks than any other verse. Its total was over 550,000. The countries involved included the United States, Singapore, Ghana, Germany, Mexico, Australia and others.
We give God praise and thanks for the interest that is being generated in the word of God across the globe. We also give Him praise and thanks for the fact that people are becoming aware of the significance of that God-connection in their lives. The top verse for the year, Romans 8:28, is indicative of this fact. Let us pray that this good trend will continue.
SCHEDULE FOR THE WEEK
THE KING’S DAUGHTERS MINISTRY MEETING
Today, 6:00 p.m.
Election of President will take place at that meeting.
LUNCH HOUR HOTLINE/ BIBLICAL DYNAMICS
Wednesday, 12:00 noon- Lunch Hour Hotline
5:30 p.m. – Biblical Dynamics
SISTERS- IN- UNITY: PRAYER NIGHT
Thursday, 6:00 p.m.
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.
Gathering of the Intercessors (G.I., N.I., P.I.), 5:00 p.m.
FEA’S ANNUAL CHURCH BUSINESS MEETING is rescheduled for Sunday, February 5, 2017. Immediately following the morning service.
Tithe Receipts available after service.
ABSENT BALLOT ARE AVAILABLE IN CHURCH OFFICE
Qualifications for receiving an absentee ballot:
1.Sickness prior to and extending over the date of the Church Business Meeting and Election Officers.
2.Care of disabled relatives or sick children.
3.Work schedule falls on the date of such Meeting/Election.
4.Off-Island during the period of the Business Meeting.
Matthew- Part 1
Who wrote the book?
While Matthew did not sign his own name to “his” gospel, the early church uniformly attested to the apostle’s authorship of the book. As early as AD 140, a Christian named Papias wrote that Matthew had compiled the sayings of the Lord in Hebrew (presumably before Matthew translated them into Greek for a larger audience).
Matthew’s name appears in all the biblical lists of the twelve apostles, though Mark and Luke refer to him as Levi. His history as a tax collector distinguished him from the other apostles, and immediately after his call to follow Jesus—an event he recorded in Matthew 9:9—Matthew hosted a feast for Jesus in his home with an invitation list made up of Matthew’s sinful friends. Apparently Matthew did not think it odd that Jesus and he would associate with the sinful and downtrodden of society.
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MEDIA MINISTRY
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OVERCOMER: Living a Life of Victory!