An open letter to the Church Triumphant - written on September 4, 2019 @ 5 am ~
We are the church of the Lord Jesus Christ and the gates of hell will not prevail against us. Christ died for our sins so that we could be born again. He ascended to Heaven so that we could become infilled with the Holy Spirit.
The full Armor of God has been made available and we must put it on. Not some of it or most of it but all of it. The warfare rages on every hand. It is only going to get worse. After you have done everything to stand, keep on standing. Fight, watch and pray from a posture of victory. We must not recant, retreat and or turn around in shame, behaving as if we have been whipped by the bully of all bullies. The fight is fixed and we will be glorified, come what may. If God be for us, who can be against us?
My God shall literally supply all of our need according to His riches in glory. There is nothing that we cannot do through Him.
Today could very well be the day that Christ returns. If not today, maybe tomorrow. Either way, we win again and again because He has said that He will never leave us nor forsake us. Oh what a promise! Oh what a Savior!! Oh Hallelujah!!!
We are not just simply on the winning side but we are on the side that has already won. So, press on in Jesus Name. March militantly and confidently doubly assured that we will reach Heaven, our home on high. It will be worth it all when we see Jesus in all of His glory.
Be encouraged, I am. I love you dearly but nothing like Jesus does. Pray for me that I might be very bold and become even more bold as I get old. I remain convinced that the half has not yet been told.
Stay focused, faithful and fearless. We are victorious in the truest sense of the Word! Have a good day in the Way, the Truth and the Life.
Most Respectfully His and of course...Just for Jesus,
Keith D. Kelly
Baby Dedication on Sunday, Sept 8
If you would like to dedicate your child during the 10:00 am service, please contact the church office at 801-0544.
Christmas Musical Rehearsals
Rehearsals will be on the first and third Sunday of each month at 5:00 pm, beginning on September 15th.
If you are interested in partcipating, and have not yet signed up, please contact Jason Rainey.
14th Anniversary of His Vineyard
We will observe our 14th Anniversary as a Church on September 15th @ 10:00 am.
Our actual start up date is September 11, 2005.
“We’ve come this far by faith leaning on the Lord.” How much further shall we go? By the grace of God, we shall climb higher heights and deeper depths all for the glory of God.
Tithes & Offerings for Sept 1
I will place no value on anything that I have or may possess except in relation to the Kingdom of Christ.
- David Livingston
Tithes & Offerings: $11,062.76
Mission Fund Pledges: $227.00
Great Commission Update: Sept 3
MISSION PLEDGE FUNDS
On Sunday, 13 October, we plan to have a service highlighting the mission work His Vineyard has done this past year. We will see some pictures of people and places from around the world. We will also hear some personal testimonies from people whose trips you helped to fund. This will be a good time of seeing what God has done with us and how far he has extended our influence in the past year.
One of the biggest ways God has enlarged our coasts has been through your giving both of your tithes and offerings and into the Mission Pledge Fund. These trips would not have been possible without your faithful giving.
Also on 13 October, we will have the opportunity to renew our pledges, or for some, to make a mission pledge for the first time. Opportunities are already presenting themselves for mission work for next year. We need your help to be able to say “Yes” to these open doors.
Pledge cards are available at the Welcome Center. Please pick up one and be prepared to turn it in on 13 October as we celebrate what God has done and what he will do with people from His Vineyard in the coming year.
For his purpose and glory,
Pastor Allen
Welcome Home Team Potluck Lunch
Please mark your calendars to join us after the Sunday service on Sept 8th, as we need all team members to be present along with their family members for some great food, fellowship and exciting news!
See Annette and Steve Bell or Dimp Eleazer with any questions.
Sign up sheet with items to bring is at information center in foyer.
Jeremiah 33:3 - Call unto me and I will answer you and show you great and mighty things you do not know.
Womens Ministry Upcoming Events
Friday, September 20th: Ladies Painting Class at 6:30 pm
Please sign up and pay at The Vines table in the foyer by September 8th. Please see Suzanne Burr or Angela Elders with any questions. Please bring your favorite finger food or desert to share. Sunday, September 8th is the deadline to sign up for the class.
Monday, October 7th, 2019 at 7:00 p.m. - New Bible Study Begins
In this 7-session study, you’ll develop a new understanding of how God sees you and has chosen you to help make Jesus’ name known on this planet. Through Biblical teaching and lessons from her own life, Christine will challenge you to share the story of how God's love has transformed your life right where you are.
Benefits:
• Experience the unconditional love and call of Jesus.
• Discover your inherent value and kingdom mission.
• Gain confidence to share the living hope of Christ.
• Help people belong in a world where they feel unseen.
Be sure to sign up at The Vines table in the foyer by Sunday 9/29/19. Payment is needed at the time you sign up for the Bible study. Cost will be $14.00
Legacy Men's Ministry Upcoming Events
September 24: Men's Dinner at6:30 pm - Evangelist Dave Walton will be our speaker.
We will observe our 14th Anniversary as a Church on September 15th @ 10:00 am.
