Yesterday I was listening to a program on Christian radio in which Janet Parshalls was interviewing Mike Judge of the Christian Institute in the United Kingdom. He shared that recently a survey was done in the UK in which 2000 parents asked their children about the meaning of Easter. Here’s what they found out – 80% of the children didn’t know why Christians celebrate Easter and among that number, 25% of those thought it had to do with the birth of the Easter bunny. Wow! It makes you wonder what is happening with the fundamentals of the Christian Gospel in the UK and elsewhere in Europe where few centuries ago they were on the front line in proclaiming the Good News. But we must also wonder what the results would be if a similar survey were to be done in other countries that could be labeled as ‘Christian.’ Now more than ever the Gospel of Christ must move beyond the confines of the church’s walls and into the market place. When we do one of two things will happen. People will either RECEIVE OR REJECT the truth of the Gospel. That’s our FF for today – RECEIVE OR REJECT!
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RECEIVE OR REJECT!
Sunday, March 31. 2013
His Great Faithfulness
Posted by Rev. Roslyn Hamblin
in Advent & Lenten Journey
His faithfulness is a shield and buckler. Psalm 91:4
Jeremiah said, in Lamentations, “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” (Lam.3:22-23) Here the Psalmist echoes this thought of God’s great faithfulness. He says he is a shield or buckler. These implements protect the body from unwarranted attack from any missile. These all speak of God being merciful, caring and protective. Jeremiah suggested that God honours his commitment in great measure. Indeed, God forever honours his commitment. Elsewhere the Psalmist declares that in his old age he can affirm that God has never forsaken the righteous (Psalm 37:25). Paul confirmed, “My God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus”.
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Jeremiah said, in Lamentations, “It is of the Lord’s mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness.” (Lam.3:22-23) Here the Psalmist echoes this thought of God’s great faithfulness. He says he is a shield or buckler. These implements protect the body from unwarranted attack from any missile. These all speak of God being merciful, caring and protective. Jeremiah suggested that God honours his commitment in great measure. Indeed, God forever honours his commitment. Elsewhere the Psalmist declares that in his old age he can affirm that God has never forsaken the righteous (Psalm 37:25). Paul confirmed, “My God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus”.
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Friday, March 29. 2013
SILENTLY REFLECT!
Posted by Rev. Mikie Roberts
in Friday Focus
Today our Good Friday ended as it usually does – in silence. There was not the usual benediction. After the closing hymn, we all left the sanctuary in silence. It was a solemn moment and one that allowed us all to reflect on Christ’s death on Calvary for us. What a price!
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Tuesday, March 26. 2013
Praise God Who Hears and Answers Prayer.
Posted by Rev. Bevon White
in Weekly Watchword
Blessed be the name of God from age to age, for wisdom and power are his. Daniel 2: 20
The story of Daniel is quite an interesting one. He is praised by King Nebuchadnezzar as a wise man, yet when the king needs really wise men around him to interpret his troubling dream, Daniel is overlooked. It is the failure of the prized magicians that causes a death sentence to be pronounced upon all the wise men of the Kingdom, including Daniel. When he learned what was happening, Daniel went to the king to seek time to give him the answer he needed, then he went to his prayer partners who went with him to God. Note the sequence. He found out the problem, gathered like-minded people around him and together they approached God.
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The story of Daniel is quite an interesting one. He is praised by King Nebuchadnezzar as a wise man, yet when the king needs really wise men around him to interpret his troubling dream, Daniel is overlooked. It is the failure of the prized magicians that causes a death sentence to be pronounced upon all the wise men of the Kingdom, including Daniel. When he learned what was happening, Daniel went to the king to seek time to give him the answer he needed, then he went to his prayer partners who went with him to God. Note the sequence. He found out the problem, gathered like-minded people around him and together they approached God.
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Friday, March 22. 2013
BE AN ENCOURAGER!
Posted by Rev. Mikie Roberts
in Friday Focus
If you follow the game of basketball then you know that March Madness is now if full swing. Whether it is College basketball, American type football or the NBA, there’s a group whose presence at the game is really important. They are usually the most excited whether the team is losing or winning. They make noise, dance and wave their pompoms. They never seem to be discouraged even if the game is not going their way. I’m speaking about the cheerleaders. Their job is to ENCOURAGE the players. The coach strategizes the moves in the game while the players execute the plays. But it is the cheerleaders who keep ENCOURAGING the players even when the play didn’t go as planned. What’s more, cheerleaders not only ENCOURAGE the players but also try to ENCOURAGE the supporters to keep their enthusiasm especially when their team is not performing as expected. Imagine a game without cheerleaders! Our FF for today invites us to be like the cheerleaders and BE AN ENCOURAGER!
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Friday, March 15. 2013
CAUSE SOME DISTURBANCE!
Posted by Rev. Mikie Roberts
in Friday Focus
While living in Barbados there was this particular gentleman who was on a personal crusade to reduce the noise level in the Barbadian society. Almost daily he would be on the call in radio programs lamenting the level of noise in the community. He would write newspaper articles bemoaning how people were being DISTURBED by the noise coming from cars’ stereos, public address systems etc. Guided by his convictions he eventually formed the Society for a Quieter Barbados. I kid you not! One of their chief aims was to get legislation passed that would force citizens to lower the noise level in the country. I do not mean to counter the efforts of wanting to have a quieter community, but for our FF for today I invite us to CAUSE SOME DISTURBANCE!
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Tuesday, March 12. 2013
Happiness is Forgiveness.
Posted by Rev. Bevon White
in Daily Watchword
Happy are those whose transgression is forgiven, whose sin is covered. Psalm 32:1
Churches today seem to be offering so many paths to true happiness. For some true happiness comes through financial well-being. For others it comes through doing good to others, especially those who are less fortunate, and far away. Still for others it comes through a particular denomination or a way or place of worship. We have been led to believe that if we follow he teachings of our denominations then all will be well with us. That should be so, denominational teachings have been known to move away from Biblical principles. Today’s text then is a pleasant reminder of what it truly takes to bring long and lasting happiness.
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Churches today seem to be offering so many paths to true happiness. For some true happiness comes through financial well-being. For others it comes through doing good to others, especially those who are less fortunate, and far away. Still for others it comes through a particular denomination or a way or place of worship. We have been led to believe that if we follow he teachings of our denominations then all will be well with us. That should be so, denominational teachings have been known to move away from Biblical principles. Today’s text then is a pleasant reminder of what it truly takes to bring long and lasting happiness.
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Friday, March 8. 2013
CHECK YOURSELF FIRST!
Posted by Rev. Mikie Roberts
in Friday Focus
Some weeks ago I was rushing to get to church on time and in my haste I didn’t realize that the pants leg was had gotten caught up in my socks. But as soon as I reached into the church yard and got out of the car, one of the mothers of the congregation came up to me and said, “Pastor, like your wife didn’t CHECK you over this morning.” I was wondering what she was talking about. Then she pointed out to me that I needed to fix my pants. I’m sure we’ve all had similar experiences when things were brought to our attention by others who took a look at us and in CHECKING realized that something was not where it was supposed to be. Sometimes it could be quite embarrassing depending on what it is that is out of place. Yet it’s always good to have people do a CHECK over. But some things could be avoided if at first we took just that time to CHECK YOURSELF FIRST. That’s our FF for today: CHECK YOURSELF FIRST!
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Friday, March 1. 2013
DON'T LET THE GLOW GO!
Posted by Rev. Mikie Roberts
in Friday Focus
Today is a historic day for Moravians worldwide. We celebrate our 556th birthday. Yet there’s an ironic twist about the significance of this date. Today also happens to be the first day of retirement for Pope Benedict XVI whose resignation took effect yesterday. What is interesting is that the last Pope who resigned back in 1415 (Gregory XII) was the Pope who a few months before his resignation signed the edict for John Hus to be burned at the stake. The Moravians trace their beginnings to Hus. As the Cardinals seek to know the will of God in electing a new Pope and as we Moravians celebrate another year of bearing witness of the Gospel of Christ, our FF for today is a plea DON’T LET THE GLOW GO!
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Tuesday, February 26. 2013
…And To Walk Humbly With God!
Posted by Rev. Bevon White
in Daily Watchword
He has told you, O mortal, what is good; and what does the Lord require of you but to do justice, and to love kindness, and to walk humbly with your God? Micah 6:8
The Lord’s requirement of us is what is good. Nothing less is being asked for. To live a life in pursuit of justice and mercy can be time consuming and demands everything one has to give. Many however will happily do this with no remorse because it gives a good feeling to do justice and to be kind. Often we become so focused on the justice and kindness aspects of service that we totally forget or neglect the final part of Micah’s statement. ‘and walk humbly with God’. The importance of this part of the statement can be so easily overlooked. Some may see it as separate and apart from the rest of it, as something else that you do.
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The Lord’s requirement of us is what is good. Nothing less is being asked for. To live a life in pursuit of justice and mercy can be time consuming and demands everything one has to give. Many however will happily do this with no remorse because it gives a good feeling to do justice and to be kind. Often we become so focused on the justice and kindness aspects of service that we totally forget or neglect the final part of Micah’s statement. ‘and walk humbly with God’. The importance of this part of the statement can be so easily overlooked. Some may see it as separate and apart from the rest of it, as something else that you do.
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